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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gream Shroom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Desmond Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Roy Jones - Can't be touched kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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188 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gream Shroom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Desmond Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shroom darts in and clinches Fernandez up against the cage.
Shroom lands with a right to the head.
Fernandez with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fernandez lands a good knee to the midsection. Shroom won't want to take too many of those.
Fernandez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shroom walks away with a smile on his face. Fernandez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fernandez forces Shroom back against the cage and clinches.
Shroom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Fernandez backwards.
Fernandez tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fernandez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short uppercut from Shroom.
Fernandez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shroom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gream Shroom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desmond Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Shroom avoids the damage to the body.
Fernandez has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shroom after a bit of a struggle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shroom.
Fernandez looks gassed!
Shroom throws an elbow that misses.
Fernandez throws an elbow that misses.
Fernandez missing with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Shroom throws an elbow but misses.
Fernandez trying to control the position but instead, Shroom has worked for underhooks and has pushed Fernandez into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shroom lands with a right to the head.
Fernandez blocks an elbow strike.
Shroom prevents the takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shroom.
Fernandez is rocked!
It looks like Desmond Fernandez has been cut.
Fernandez is trying to pull guard but Shroom has him pressed against the cage.
Fernandez is still on wobbly legs! Can Shroom finish him?
Shroom creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Fernandez drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gream Shroom!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wagner Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Wayne- Right above it . Kobe Johnson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kobe Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wagner Black!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Black misses with a looping left.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Black moves out of range of the strikes.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Black avoids it well.
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!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Black counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Black looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Johnson tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Johnson tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Black scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Black slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
Black tries to pass to full mount but Johnson defends it.
Black stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Black's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson is looking to escape.
Black moves nicely into side control.
Johnson is trying to buck Black off.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Black working the head and body with strikes.
Black working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Black cracks Johnson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wagner Black!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gino Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gorden is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Method Man- I came to bring the pain . Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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278 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddy Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gino Gorden !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorden closes the distance but Ryan moves to the side
and Ryan counters with a stiff right hand.
Gorden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryan counters with a three punch combo that has Gorden backing up. Gorden nods at Ryan to acknowledge the strikes.
Gorden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ryan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gino Gorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan cracks Gorden with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gorden tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Ryan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gorden is rocked!
Ryan throws a quick head kick that knocks Gorden silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Ryan is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Paddy Ryan!
A relieved looking Paddy Ryan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rich Dael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darth Vader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vader is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Imperial March. Darth Vader is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rich Dael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darth Vader!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dael leaves Vader with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vader doesn't manage to clinch there - Dael circles away.
No luck for Vader with that takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vader.
Rich Dael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader.
Dael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vader clinches with his opponent.
Vader tries to pull guard but Dael holds him up against the cage and eventually Vader drops back down to his feet.
Dael working hard to break the clinch.
Dael is trying to break the clinch but Vader is controlling him.
Vader is trying to pull guard but Dael turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Vader jumps guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vader looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dael passes into half guard.
Dael content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vader looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dael prevents Vader from improving his position.
Dael perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vader is looking for a sweep. Dael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vader makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vader.
Vader working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Dael has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vader moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vader had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dael defends it easily.
Vader working for a triangle but Dael defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vader looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vader is keeping the position for now.
Dael won't allow Vader to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vader working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vader is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Dael has his hands clasped together but Vader extends an breaks Dael's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vader.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darth Vader!
Darth Vader took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Wossup, ma niggas?'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hussein Eissa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Flo Rida - Whistle. Hussein Eissa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Kelly's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hussein Eissa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eissa gets caught napping as Kelly dives in and scores a takedown. Eissa manages to retain guard.
Kelly gets to his feet - Eissa follows without any prompting.
Eissa shoots in and gets a takedown into Kelly's guard.
Kelly manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kelly avoids the attempt from Eissa to control.
Kelly is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelly avoids the attempt from Eissa to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eissa is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
A nice elbow there by Kelly.
Kelly raining down shots from the mount!
Kelly looking to finish Eissa with some ground and pound. This is bad for Eissa!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eissa is breathing heavily.
Kelly punching from mount but Eissa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Kelly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Kelly cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Eissa is rocked!
Kelly connects with a bit shot that sees Eissa covering up! More strikes from Kelly and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kelly is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Kelly!
Max Kelly gave a mention to Just Fight in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chuck Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isidor Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isidor Edge has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chuck Jackson's chin.
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210 lbs
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204 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isidor Edge!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Isidor Edge has been cut.
Edge has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to bum rush Edge with a series of wild strikes but Edge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Edge shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Edge bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jackson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Edge gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edge pulls his head out easily.
Edge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edge connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edge is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edge throwing shots but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Edge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edge is looking to advance position but Jackson won't allow it.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Edge has control of the leg.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edge is one step ahead there.
Edge throws a big elbow that misses.
Edge wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Edge wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Edge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Edge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Edge slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Edge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Edge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jackson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jackson is refusing to be controlled, as Edge sits in half guard.
Edge winds up and cracks Jackson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Edge is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edge is working for a submission of some sort.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Edge has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edge wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Edge thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson tries to roll over but Edge keeps him under control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Edge lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Edge defends it easily.
Edge trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Isidor Edge will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Isidor Edge's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edge throws a head kick that misses.
Jackson throws a series of strikes that have Edge backpedaling.
Edge tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jackson swivels and escapes.
Edge looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson 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.
Edge tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Edge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jackson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edge is one step ahead there.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Edge from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edge passes Jackson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Edge perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Edge has control of the leg.
Edge seems to be working for a kimura but Jackson defends the submission attempt.
Edge passes to full mount!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Edge isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson is working hard here to advance position.
Edge trying to control but Jackson is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Edge thows a huge punch but Jackson dodges it nicely.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edge is trying to work for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Edge is keen to just control but Jackson is a slippery customer.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Edge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Edge wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Edge pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jackson defends it well.
Jackson tries to kick Edge off but Edge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Edge connects with a nice short shot to Jackson's temple.
Edge has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Edge lands strikes from half guard.
Edge sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jackson defending well though.
Jackson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Edge.
Jackson is looking to escape.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Edge's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Edge's back!
Will Jackson go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edge tries to break free.
Jackson is trying to stick to Edge's back but Edge is turning into Jackson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jackson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Edge.
Edge lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edge slips nicely into half guard.
Edge wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
Edge content to control rather than advance.
Edge throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edge maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Jackson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Edge has cracked it and Jackson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Edge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isidor Edge!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flava Flave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle McDougall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle McDougall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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213 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class 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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flava Flave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle McDougall!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flave.
Good standup being displayed there by Flave as he connects with a hook.
Flave wants to clinch
and McDougall counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McDougall misses with a jab, cross combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by McDougall.
Flave is trying to get back to half guard.
McDougall is looking to take a break and control but Flave is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDougall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Flave kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McDougall tries to stand but Flave is controlling his head.
Flave tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougall in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McDougall tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Flave tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Flave is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
McDougall is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Flave has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Flave wants to hold on but McDougall pushes him away.
Flave tries to reverse the position but McDougall maintains control.
McDougall misses with a head shot.
Flave regains half guard.
Flave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDougall wants to take a breather but Flave is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flave defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDougall in particular looking to stall.
Flave is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDougall throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Flave actively working from the bottom here.
McDougall is looking to advance position but Flave won't allow it.
McDougall prevents Flave from improving his position.
McDougall wants to work for an arm triangle but Flave is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flave looking for submissions off his back.
McDougall is trying to control the action in half guard but Flave is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McDougall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
McDougall is working for a kimura but Flave is defending it quite comfortably.
Flave is trying to control but McDougall manages to pass to mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDougall with shots to the head and body - Flave looks very uncomfortable down there.
McDougall has hold of Flave's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Flave manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flave is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Flave is squirming around, avoiding McDougall's attempts to control the action.
Flave tries to lock up and control but McDougall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Flave can't escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Flave manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McDougall is trying to control. Flave wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McDougall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Flave avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McDougall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDougall is looking for a kimura here.
McDougall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flave doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McDougall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle McDougall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters circle momentarily. Flave darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Flave ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Flave wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McDougall ducks under a wild hook from Flave.
Flave uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McDougall.
Nice uppercut there from McDougall.
McDougall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Flave throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Flave lands a jab to the head.
McDougall loads up on a big right hand but Flave slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flave takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Flave jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Flave gets caught napping as McDougall dives in and scores a takedown. Flave manages to retain guard.
McDougall must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Flave pushes a forearm under McDougall's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McDougall is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Flava Flave!
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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Plank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop DoGG. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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195 lbs
17 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Plank!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Plank as he jumps to the side.
Plank throws a nice head kick!
Davis shoots in but Plank avoids the takedown attempt easily.
John Plank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plank lands a high kick!
It looks like Ricky Davis has been cut.
Plank swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Davis.
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plank defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Davis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Davis takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Davis shoots in for a double leg but Plank sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Plank throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Davis lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Davis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Plank can pounce on him.
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!
Davis dodges the punch combination from Plank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis misses with a takedown
and Plank counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Plank moves into range and connects with a jab.
Davis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Plank but Plank pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Plank lands a leg kick that knocks Davis off balance momentarily.
Davis shoots for a double leg takedown but Plank sprawls well. He's pushed Davis's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Plank.
Plank bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Davis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Plank throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!
Davis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plank defends it nicely.
Plank throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Davis is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plank fakes the leg kick and cracks Davis in the body.
Plank lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Plank cracks the inside of Davis's front leg.
Plank thumps Davis with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Plank. That's going to slow Davis down.
John Plank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Plank.
Plank forces Davis back against the cage and clinches.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Davis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Plank lands a shoulder strike.
Plank presses Davis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Plank lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Plank lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plank lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Plank - that landed with a thud.
Plank gets underhooks to prevent Davis's takedown attempt.
A short left from Plank.
A shot in the inside from Plank.
Plank gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Plank.
Plank throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Plank misses with a short punch on the inside.
Plank gets through Davis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Plank as the two fighters clinch.
Plank lands a shoulder strike.
Davis can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Davis.
Plank comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Plank lands with a light punch inside.
Plank tries to throw a body punch but Davis avoids it by throwing Plank back against the cage.
Plank is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Plank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Plank lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Davis backwards.
Davis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Plank lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Plank.
Plank creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Davis's defenses.
Davis is rocked!
Plank works on Davis's body with a couple of short punches.
Oh Davis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Plank presses Davis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Plank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Davis's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Davis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Davis seems to have got his legs back now.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Plank, right into the meat.
Plank connects with a solid leg kick.
Davis is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Plank. Davis shrugs it off though.
Plank tries to clinch there but Davis circles away.
Ricky Davis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plank lands a nice leg kick that just misses Davis's sensitive parts.
Davis has his takedown stuffed
and Plank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Plank.
Plank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Davis shoots in for a takedown but Plank shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plank works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Plank lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Plank dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Davis. That did some damage!
Davis gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Plank gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Plank!
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FIGHT
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