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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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165 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
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177 cm
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167 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roman Yakimyuk!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Yakimyuk catches Katakutan right on the button with a cross.
Katakutan misses with a combination
and Yakimyuk counters with a nice uppercut.
Katakutan misses with a low kick.
Katakutan throws a combination that misses
and Yakimyuk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Katakutan scoring well with a low kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katakutan.
Yakimyuk feints a jab promting Katakutan to slip. Yakimyuk then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Katakutan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk checks it.
Katakutan misses with a low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Katakutan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Yakimyuk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Yakimyuk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Katakutan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yakimyuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katakutan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Yakimyuk to counter with a crisp jab.
Katakutan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Katakutan throws a solid leg kick but Yakimyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Katakutan.
Katakutan scores with a nice head shot.
Katakutan walks into a left hand.
Katakutan throws a head kick that misses.
Katakutan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Katakutan throws a head kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Maximo Katakutan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Yakimyuk.
Katakutan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Katakutan misses with a combination
and Yakimyuk counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Katakutan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yakimyuk counters with a straight right hand.
Katakutan tries a head kick but it misses.
Katakutan lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Roman Yakimyuk has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Katakutan tries to bum rush Yakimyuk with a series of wild strikes but Yakimyuk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Katakutan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yakimyuk counters with a one-two to the body.
Katakutan swinging wildly here.
Yakimyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a sloppy head kick and Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Yakimyuk scores with a four punch combination!
Katakutan throws a right and a left that both miss.
A leg kick checked by Yakimyuk.
Katakutan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Katakutan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yakimyuk is out of range and Katakutan settles back down.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Yakimyuk is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Katakutan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Yakimyuk misses with a double jab.
Yakimyuk checks a leg kick.
Katakutan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Katakutan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan tries a head kick but it misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yakimyuk checks a leg kick.
Katakutan tries to land a leg kick but Yakimyuk saw it coming and moves away.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk checks it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Katakutan.
Katakutan throws a sloppy head kick and Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
Katakutan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yakimyuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katakutan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yakimyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Katakutan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Katakutan throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Katakutan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Yakimyuk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yakimyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katakutan misses with a double jab
and Yakimyuk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Katakutan throws a low kick, looking for Yakimyuk's leg but Yakimyuk calmly moves out of range.
Yakimyuk has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Some wild striking there from Katakutan.
Yakimyuk throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yakimyuk lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Katakutan.
Katakutan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Katakutan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yakimyuk counters with a two punch combo.
Katakutan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Katakutan misses with a combination
and Yakimyuk counters with a series of strikes. Katakutan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Katakutan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk checks a low kick from Katakutan.
Katakutan throws out a leg kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range and Katakutan only half commits.
Maximo Katakutan is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakimyuk lands a jab.
Yakimyuk slips under a jab from Katakutan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan throws a right hand that Yakimyuk ducks under and follows up with a left that Yakimyuk also avoids with ease.
Katakutan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakimyuk forces Katakutan back against the ropes and clinches.
Yakimyuk tries to break free but Katakutan pushes him back against the ropes.
Katakutan prevents Yakimyuk from breaking the clinch.
Yakimyuk tries to break free but Katakutan pushes him back against the ropes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimyuk working hard to break the clinch.
Katakutan manages to break the clinch.
Yakimyuk checks a low kick from Katakutan.
A bone on bone clash there as Yakimyuk blocks the leg kick.
Katakutan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yakimyuk circles away quickly and effectively.
Katakutan walks into a stiff left hand from Yakimyuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Katakutan lands but Yakimyuk takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Katakutan.
Katakutan misses with a few strikes there.
Katakutan tried to score with a low kick but Yakimyuk checks it.
Yakimyuk checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yakimyuk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Yakimyuk tests Katakutan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yakimyuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Katakutan tries to land a leg kick but Yakimyuk saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk is out of range.
Katakutan swinging wildly here.
Yakimyuk tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Katakutan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yakimyuk scores with a three punch combo!
Yakimyuk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Katakutan throws a chopping leg kick but Yakimyuk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Katakutan misses with a hook. Yakimyuk ducked under it nicely.
Katakutan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Katakutan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katakutan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximo Katakutan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Roman Yakimyuk's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Katakutan throws a series of punches but Yakimyuk avoids them all with ease.
Yakimyuk blocks a head kick by Katakutan.
Yakimyuk jabs Katakutan right on the nose. Katakutan blinks but takes it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk misses with a double jab.
Katakutan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakimyuk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Yakimyuk stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katakutan.
Yakimyuk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Katakutan wants to land a leg kick but Yakimyuk is out of range.
Katakutan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Katakutan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A cross from Yakimyuk lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk lands with a nice body punch.
Katakutan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Katakutan misses with a head kick.
Yakimyuk blocks a leg kick.
Katakutan misses with a wild combination.
Katakutan throws an overhand right that lands on Yakimyuk's shoulder, as Yakimyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Katakutan misses with a low kick as Yakimyuk jumps back.
Katakutan swinging wildly here.
Katakutan tries to score with a low kick but Yakimyuk moves his leg out of the way.
Katakutan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yakimyuk lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Katakutan back to the ropes. Yakimyuk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Katakutan takes a swing at Yakimyuk's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Yakimyuk misses.
Yakimyuk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Katakutan.
Katakutan wants to land a leg kick but Yakimyuk is out of range.
Katakutan lands with a kick to the temple. Yakimyuk shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Katakutan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk connects with a body shot.
Katakutan misses with a lunging right hand
and Yakimyuk counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Katakutan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Katakutan takes one to the side of the head.
Katakutan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yakimyuk counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Yakimyuk's corner calls for a 1-2. Yakimyuk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Katakutan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Yakimyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yakimyuk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Katakutan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Katakutan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yakimyuk counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk scores with a jab. Katakutan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Katakutan throws out a leg kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range and Katakutan only half commits.
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Katakutan throws a head kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk works Katakutan's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakimyuk throws a combination. Katakutan tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Yakimyuk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yakimyuk duly obliges.
Maximo Katakutan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Katakutan throws a sloppy head kick and Yakimyuk moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katakutan is looking to score with low kicks.
Roman Yakimyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yakimyuk takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Katakutan throws a low kick but Yakimyuk avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roman Yakimyuk.
I think Katakutan has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Lollapalooza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier Lollapalooza has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Leo Vieira's chin.
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163 lbs
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160 lbs
7 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Lollapalooza!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira has a takedown stuffed.
Lollapalooza defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vieira.
Lollapalooza shoots in looking for a takedown but Vieira manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lollapalooza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vieira shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lollapalooza counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vieira won't be happy with that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lollapalooza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lollapalooza is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vieira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollapalooza trying to control the action but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Lollapalooza misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lollapalooza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to get back to his feet but Lollapalooza drags him back down.
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Lollapalooza throws an elbow but Vieira slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lollapalooza is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vieira is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is not content to let Lollapalooza control the position.
You can see the frustration on Vieira's face as Lollapalooza controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lollapalooza is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lollapalooza working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lollapalooza throws a strike aimed at the side of Vieira's head but Vieira avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lollapalooza tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lollapalooza has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lollapalooza tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lollapalooza thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Lollapalooza dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lollapalooza darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lollapalooza trying to control from Vieira's half guard. Vieira has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lollapalooza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vieira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vieira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vieira!
Vieira working away.
Lollapalooza is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Vieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollapalooza is looking for a sweep.
Lollapalooza gets back to half guard.
Lollapalooza looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Vieira there.
Lollapalooza trying to control here.
Vieira wants to advance to full mount but Lollapalooza doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Lollapalooza keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vieira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vieira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lollapalooza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lollapalooza is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lollapalooza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Lollapalooza's legs - danger averted.
Lollapalooza is looking for a triangle here but Vieira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Vieira decides to stand back up.
Vieira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vieira defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lollapalooza.
Vieira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lollapalooza as he avoids it easily.
Vieira fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lollapalooza fails to land the takedown.
Lollapalooza gets a double leg takedown into Vieira's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Vieira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lollapalooza has Vieira in his guard.
Lollapalooza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
Vieira stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vieira.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lollapalooza misses with a takedown attempt - Vieira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Lollapalooza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lollapalooza misses with a takedown attempt - Vieira sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vieira slaps away a takedown attempt from Lollapalooza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lollapalooza is defended easily by Vieira.
Leo Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Xavier Lollapalooza.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown but Lollapalooza manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vieira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollapalooza fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lollapalooza tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vieira sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lollapalooza somewhat.
Lollapalooza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vieira stuffs the takedown.
Leo Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lollapalooza's guard.
Vieira gets to his feet. Lollapalooza looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Vieira dives in and grabs Lollapalooza's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lollapalooza pushes down on Vieira's head and hops out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vieira.
Vieira tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lollapalooza tries for a takedown but Vieira sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vieira closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lollapalooza circles away.
Lollapalooza scores with a takedown into Vieira's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lollapalooza with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Lollapalooza trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Lollapalooza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lollapalooza stopping the sweep attempt from Vieira.
Lollapalooza drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vieira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vieira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vieira!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lollapalooza gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lollapalooza trying to control from the bottom.
Lollapalooza wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Vieira trying to control from Lollapalooza's half guard. Lollapalooza has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lollapalooza is looking for a triangle here but Vieira uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Leo Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lollapalooza managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vieira.
Xavier Lollapalooza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vieira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira wants to stand but Lollapalooza is controlling his arm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Xavier Lollapalooza.
I've got Lollapalooza winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Lollapalooza!
Xavier Lollapalooza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Fernhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex De Paiva Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Paiva Santos has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Alex De Paiva Santos has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dale Fernhart's chin.
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218 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Fernhart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex De Paiva Santos!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Paiva Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as De Paiva Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fernhart is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernhart looking to hit a scissor sweep but De Paiva Santos is one step ahead there.
Fernhart is trying to keep De Paiva Santos in close.
Fernhart wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernhart preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
De Paiva Santos preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fernhart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fernhart is pulling down on De Paiva Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from De Paiva Santos, at least for the moment.
We're going to have a standup here because Dale Fernhart wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fernhart keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Paiva Santos.
Fernhart looks to land a right hand but De Paiva Santos moved out of range.
Alex De Paiva Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernhart misses with a jab, cross combination.
De Paiva Santos lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De Paiva Santos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
De Paiva Santos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fernhart's guard.
De Paiva Santos looks gassed!
De Paiva Santos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
De Paiva Santos postures up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fernhart striking off his back but it's not causing De Paiva Santos any problems.
Fernhart working a defensive guard here.
Fernhart working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from De Paiva Santos.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernhart trying to keep a closed guard but De Paiva Santos is proving a slippery customer.
De Paiva Santos wants to control from the top but Fernhart keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
De Paiva Santos postures up.
Fernhart trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fernhart looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernhart trying to control the position.
De Paiva Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fernhart looking to control.
De Paiva Santos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fernhart is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Dale Fernhart.
De Paiva Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fernhart.
Fernhart uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Paiva Santos.
Fernhart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by De Paiva Santos.
De Paiva Santos throws a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fernhart throws a sloppy head kick and De Paiva Santos moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from De Paiva Santos misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex De Paiva Santos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex De Paiva Santos's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A right-left combo lands from De Paiva Santos.
De Paiva Santos drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fernhart trying to control the position.
De Paiva Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fernhart swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fernhart is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
De Paiva Santos is breathing heavily.
Fernhart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fernhart wants to pass the guard but De Paiva Santos is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos tries to get to full guard but Fernhart has control of the leg.
Fernhart seems to be looking for submissions.
Fernhart is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fernhart wants to free his trapped foot but De Paiva Santos is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fernhart prevents De Paiva Santos from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart wants to take a breather but De Paiva Santos is having none of it.
Fernhart not doing much here.
Dale Fernhart overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Dale Fernhart wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Fernhart fails to land with a series of punches.
De Paiva Santos fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fernhart to the ground. De Paiva Santos is now in Fernhart's guard.
Fernhart throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Fernhart working a defensive guard here.
De Paiva Santos won't allow Fernhart to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernhart trying to control the position.
De Paiva Santos lands a couple of digs.
Fernhart is trying to keep De Paiva Santos in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
De Paiva Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Fernhart gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fernhart sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart has gone for a leg lock! De Paiva Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fernhart's guard.
De Paiva Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernhart is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
De Paiva Santos is posturing up here but Fernhart has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! De Paiva Santos tries to roll out but it's too tight and De Paiva Santos has to tap! Slick submission there by Fernhart!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dale Fernhart!
An out of breath Dale Fernhart thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Polo Cambodia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Madness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Polo Cambodia could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Madness's chin.
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148 lbs
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Polo Cambodia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Madness!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cambodia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Madness is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A left lands for Cambodia.
Cambodia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Madness looks to land a left hand but Cambodia moved out of range nicely.
Cambodia tries a head kick but it misses.
Cambodia tries to close the distance and clinch but Madness swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cambodia jabs Madness right on the nose. Madness blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Cambodia.
Cambodia throws out a leg kick but Madness moves out of range and Cambodia only half commits.
Cambodia misses with a straight left.
Cambodia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cambodia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Madness has managed to free his arm - good work.
Madness is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madness trying to control but Cambodia postures up.
Madness is looking for a sweep. Cambodia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cambodia perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cambodia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Madness for as long as he can get away with.
Cambodia tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Polo Cambodia wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Madness.
Cambodia fakes the leg kick and cracks Madness in the body.
Madness's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cambodia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Madness scrambles back to his feet.
Cambodia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cambodia rushes Madness and presses him up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cambodia struggles to land a body shot inside as Madness controls his hands.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Madness goes for a takedown attempt but Cambodia pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polo Cambodia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Madness.
Cambodia dips to his left and cracks Madness with an uppercut!
A head kick misses from Cambodia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madness looks to land a combination but Cambodia avoids it well.
Cambodia lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Madness closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cambodia circles away.
Madness takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Madness shoots in but no luck this time.
Madness throws a hook to the side of Cambodia's head but Cambodia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cambodia.
The referee asks Cambodia politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cambodia prefers to stall for the moment though.
Cambodia is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Madness is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Madness tries to bench press Cambodia off him but Cambodia keeps the position.
Cambodia scores with a couple of short elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cambodia controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madness manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cambodia's best efforts.
Cambodia is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cambodia lands strikes from half guard.
Cambodia takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Polo Cambodia just wasn't active enough.
Madness takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Polo Cambodia dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cambodia connects with a nice looking jab.
Cambodia misses with a low kick.
Cambodia wants to slow Madness down by chopping away at his legs.
Cambodia swinging wildly here.
Nice defenses there by Madness.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cambodia, as that shot connected.
A big left from Madness misses.
Madness on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Madness is rocked!
Cambodia defending well as Madness loads up on a big left hand.
Madness is still on wobbly legs! Can Cambodia finish him?
Cambodia sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Madness to the ground! Cambodia dives into full mount looking to finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cambodia controlling the position easily from mount.
Cambodia looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Madness covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Polo Cambodia!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Baldeh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johonny Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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183 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Baldeh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johonny Crash!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldeh gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Baldeh seems to be working for a kimura but Crash defends the submission attempt.
Baldeh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baldeh is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Baldeh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Crash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Baldeh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crash is just riding it out for now. Baldeh eventually gives up the hold.
Crash pushes Baldeh off looking to stand but Baldeh dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldeh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Crash is defending against the submission attempts here by Baldeh.
Baldeh is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Crash sees it coming and defends easily.
Baldeh is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Baldeh is trying to work for a kimura but Crash is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh wants to work for an arm triangle but Crash is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baldeh is looking for a kimura but Crash is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Baldeh to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Crash is trying to stand.
Baldeh is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Crash doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Baldeh.
Baldeh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crash is just riding it out for now. Baldeh eventually gives up the hold.
Baldeh looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldeh is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Crash is just riding it out for now. Baldeh eventually gives up the hold.
Baldeh seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Crash is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Josh Baldeh!
Josh Baldeh made sure to mention his sponsor, Elite Fighter© w/$10-$35 Clothing and 90% LAUNDRY! in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Built Win (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko McCracken acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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303 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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300 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Built Win!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mirko McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken is looking to land body kicks.
McCracken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McCracken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCracken stuffs the takedown.
McCracken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Win.
Win shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Win showed some decent athleticism there.
Win is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCracken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Win.
Win is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCracken is just riding it out for now. Win eventually gives up the hold.
Win is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McCracken doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Win.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McCracken trying to control but Win postures up.
Win is looking for a kimura but McCracken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Win to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Win is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McCracken sees it coming and defends easily.
Win is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Win wants to work for an arm triangle but McCracken is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Win is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Win is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well.
Win is trying to work for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken tries to kick Win off but Win keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Win is trying to work for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.
McCracken is looking for a sweep. Win is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Win is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Win is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCracken has managed to free his arm - good work.
Win is trying to work for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.
Win is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well.
McCracken desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Built Win dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McCracken throws a series of punches but Win moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Win ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Win misses with a takedown attempt - McCracken sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
McCracken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from McCracken misses.
Win shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCracken as he avoids it easily.
Built Win is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Win avoids them all with ease.
Built Win seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Win shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCracken as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Built Win. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Win throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. McCracken tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Win is in McCracken's guard.
Win is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McCracken is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McCracken has escaped and now he's on top!
Win is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Win is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Win had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. McCracken defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCracken wants to stand but Win is controlling his posture from full guard.
Win is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McCracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Win is retaining full guard.
Win will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Win looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCracken would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken trying to control but Win is working from the bottom.
Win is working an open guard so McCracken takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
McCracken throws a right hand that Win ducks under and follows up with a left that Win also avoids with ease.
Win shoots for a double leg takedown but McCracken sprawls well. He's pushed Win's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Win fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
McCracken throws the kick towards the body but Win avoids it.
McCracken jabs at Win's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Win throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCracken's waist but McCracken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Win off to one side.
McCracken looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Win closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into McCracken's guard.
Win has gone for a leg lock! McCracken slips out almost immediately though and dives into Win's guard.
McCracken is looking to stand up but Win won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Win is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCracken defends well.
McCracken stands up and waves to Win to follow him.
McCracken pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Win back to the ropes. McCracken follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McCracken throws a lazy right hand but Win sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice sprawl there from McCracken as Win shoots in.
Mirko McCracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Win scores with a takedown into McCracken's guard.
McCracken is looking to stand up but Win isn't so interested in that idea.
Win passes McCracken's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Win is looking for a kimura but McCracken is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Win to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win is looking for a kimura here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCracken is defending against the submission attempts here by Win.
Win is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCracken has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Win is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCracken is just riding it out for now. Win eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Built Win dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Win shoots in for a takedown but McCracken shows good takedown defense.
McCracken throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from McCracken.
A telegraphed right hand from McCracken misses the target.
McCracken throws a lazy right hand but Win sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCracken misses with a body kick.
Win shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McCracken but McCracken pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Win looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCracken is fending him off so far but Win persists. Nope, McCracken circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Built Win. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from McCracken as Win shoots in.
McCracken lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by McCracken.
McCracken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Win fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mirko McCracken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Win looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCracken is fending him off so far but Win persists. Nope, McCracken circles away and we're back to standing.
McCracken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCracken misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Win looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
McCracken lands a nice shot that snaps Win's head back.
Win closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCracken tries to escape but Win is in control.
Win swings around for an armbar but McCracken sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Win's guard.
Win escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCracken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Win escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McCracken gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCracken gets to his feet - Win follows without any prompting.
Win shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McCracken pinned against the ropes. McCracken gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McCracken throws the kick towards the body but Win avoids it.
McCracken throws a series of punches but Win avoids them all with ease.
McCracken throws a hook but Win blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for McCracken.
Win shoots in for a double leg but McCracken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McCracken displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Win.
Win gets the takedown into side control.
McCracken can't do much from the bottom here.
Win tries for a kimura but McCracken is defending well.
Win tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
McCracken sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken wants to get back to his feet.
Win is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Win is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCracken is just riding it out for now. Win eventually gives up the hold.
McCracken is trying to stand up here but Win is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Win is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McCracken pushes Win off looking to stand but Win dives back in and keeps control.
Mirko McCracken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCracken is defending against the submission attempts here by Win.
Win looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Win is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCracken defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko McCracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Win has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Built Win!
Built Win decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Dowal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River's entrance music is Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole River!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Dowal!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from River as Dowal shoots in.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Dowal fails with the takedown.
River looks for the body kick but Dowal saw that one coming.
Dowal's jab looks to have found its range, popping River under the eye.
Dowal drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dowal drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and River dives on top into guard.
River stopping the sweep attempt from Dowal.
River is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
River has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dowal is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and River defends well.
Dowal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Cole River.
River throws a low kick but Dowal avoids it.
Dowal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
River misses with a body shot.
Steve Dowal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
River moves into the clinch successfully.
River struggles to land a body shot inside as Dowal controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dowal looking to stall.
River prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cole River has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Dowal.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
River fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dowal is out of range.
Dowal shoots in looking for a takedown. River tries to sprawl out of it but Dowal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. River manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
River dodges the punch combination from Dowal.
River keeps the fight on the outside.
Dowal scores with a one two! River had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dowal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and River wants it to stay on the feet.
River moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by River.
Dowal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed River momentarily.
Dowal throws a leg kick but River sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dowal takes one on the chin but seems OK.
River connects with a crisp jab.
Dowal moves to clinch but River breaks away
and River counters with a stiff right hand.
Dowal is rocked!
Dowal misses with a takedown attempt
and River counters with a big left hand that crumples Dowal! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cole River!
Cole River retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Cole River thanked Just Fight for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Peixoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian De Ertu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Peixoto comes to the ring accompanied by Bob Marley - Legalize it!. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Peixoto !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian De Ertu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Ertu misses with a takedown attempt - Peixoto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
De Ertu fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
De Ertu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Christian De Ertu has been cut.
Peixoto lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but De Ertu circles away quickly and effectively.
Peixoto connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends De Ertu to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Peixoto !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enzo Peixoto !
Enzo Peixoto retains his featherweight title!
Our winner, Enzo Peixoto , made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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