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SVW 23: Timma vs Ottosson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gab Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Luan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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191 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gab Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Luan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Velasquez as Luan shoots in.
Luan has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
Velasquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like El Luan has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velasquez.
Velasquez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Velasquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velasquez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Velasquez obliges.
Luan misses with a knee strike.
Luan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velasquez misses with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luan's face.
Velasquez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Luan looks gassed!
Velasquez lands a knee to the head.
Velasquez with a knee to the head.
Velasquez landing knees to the head.
Velasquez landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Velasquez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Velasquez.
Velasquez lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up El Luan's cut even more.
Velasquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Velasquez landing knees to the head.
Luan is rocked!
Velasquez with a knee to the head.
Luan is still on wobbly legs! Can Velasquez finish him?
Velasquez lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Velasquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luan blocks it with crossed arms.
Velasquez with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Velasquez is defending well for now.
Velasquez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Velasquez connects with a nasty looking knee right to Luan's face.
Luan is trying to trip Velasquez. He has hold of a leg but Velasquez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Luan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Velasquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luan is aware though and is defending well.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Velasquez keeping full guard, as Luan tries to pass.
Velasquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Luan defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Velasquez is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Luan seems to have recovered his senses.
Luan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Velasquez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luan stopping the sweep attempt from Velasquez.
Velasquez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Luan is aware though and is defending well.
Luan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luan advances position into side control!
Luan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Luan tries for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Luan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez actively working from the bottom here.
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luan pulls his head out easily.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Luan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Velasquez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Velasquez tries to get to full guard but Luan has control of the leg.
Luan 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.
Luan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Velasquez has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Luan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Velasquez is trying to escape the mount.
Velasquez is working hard here to advance position.
Velasquez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Luan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Velasquez slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gab Velasquez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on El Luan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Velasquez tries to clinch but Luan is having none of it.
Velasquez is looking to clinch.
Velasquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Luan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Velasquez takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luan swats away the attempt to clinch by Velasquez.
Luan avoids the head kick by Velasquez.
Luan lands a leg kick that knocks Velasquez off balance momentarily.
Velasquez looks for the body kick but Luan saw that one coming.
Luan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luan throws a wild body kick that Velasquez sees coming a mile off.
Velasquez avoids the head kick by Luan.
Luan tries a head kick but it misses.
Velasquez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Luan thuds his shin into the meat of Velasquez's side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Velasquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Velasquez tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Velasquez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luan as Velasquez tries to tie him up.
Velasquez lands a good knee to the midsection. Luan won't want to take too many of those.
Luan throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Velasquez is looking to control Luan's arms but Luan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Velasquez has his back to the cage.
Gab Velasquez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Luan trying to land knees to the body.
Velasquez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Luan tries to score a body lock takedown but Velasquez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Velasquez misses with a knee strike.
Velasquez lands a good knee to the midsection. Luan won't want to take too many of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Velasquez smiles and moves away.
Gab Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Luan.
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
Luan fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Velasquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Velasquez sprawls well. Velasquez wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Luan gets slowly back to his feet.
Velasquez connects with a high kick.
Luan has closed the distance and engaged Velasquez in a clinch.
Knees to the body from Velasquez.
Velasquez scores with a knee to the head.
Luan trying to land knees to the body.
Velasquez landing knees to the body.
Luan tries to pull guard but Velasquez holds him up against the cage and eventually Luan drops back down to his feet.
Velasquez landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Velasquez tries to land a knee to the head but Luan blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Velasquez.
Luan goes for a takedown attempt but Velasquez pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Velasquez has Luan up against the cage in a clinch.
Luan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Luan wants to take the fight to the mat but Velasquez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Velasquez tries a knee to the head but Luan blocks it.
Luan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A bit of stalling here from Velasquez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gab Velasquez dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on El Luan's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Velasquez leaves Luan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gab Velasquez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Luan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Velasquez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Velasquez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Luan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Velasquez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Velasquez scores with a knee to the head.
Velasquez tries a knee to the head but Luan blocks it.
Velasquez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Velasquez is struggling to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Luan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Luan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Velasquez is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gab Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of El Luan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Velasquez missing with knees to the body.
Luan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Velasquez.
Velasquez tries a knee to the head but Luan blocks it.
Velasquez looking to stall.
Velasquez tries a knee to the head but Luan blocks it.
Velasquez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Luan throws an elbow but misses.
Velasquez throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luan blocks it with crossed arms.
Luan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Velasquez misses with a knee to the head.
Luan wants the takedown. Velasquez is fighting it off but Luan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Velasquez's guard against the cage.
Luan is pushing down on Velasquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Velasquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Luan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Velasquez is defending against the submission attempts here by Luan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luan is working for a submission of some sort.
Luan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Velasquez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Luan.
Luan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Velasquez is just riding it out for now. Luan eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luan pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luan seems to be working for a kimura but Velasquez defends the submission attempt.
Velasquez looking for submissions off his back.
Luan is working for a submission of some sort.
Velasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Luan is trying to work for a kimura but Velasquez is defending well.
Velasquez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Luan pulls his head out easily.
Luan wants to work for an arm triangle but Velasquez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Velasquez!
Velasquez is looking to improve his position but Luan isn't that keen on the idea.
Luan is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Velasquez is surviving well by controlling Luan's body position as best he can.
Luan is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Velasquez is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). El Luan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Guida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Kopec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopec has chosen Boats 'N Hoes as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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165 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clay Guida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Kopec!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopec's corner calls for a 1-2. Kopec obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Clay Guida has been cut.
Kopec lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Guida shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kopec defends it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Guida is defended easily by Kopec.
Guida takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Guida shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kopec sprawls well. Kopec wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Guida gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Clay Guida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A cross from Kopec lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guida is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kopec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kopec lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
BOOM! Kopec lands a beautiful left hook that drops Guida. Guida tries to recover but Kopec is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Guida lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Kopec!
Our winner, Guy Kopec, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Randolph Turpin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ba Lil II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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165 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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150 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randolph Turpin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ba Lil II!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lil II moves out of range of the strikes.
Turpin throws a nice looking combination but Lil II bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Turpin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jab from Turpin.
Turpin lands a high kick!
Lil II takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Turpin.
Lil II looks to throw the jab but Turpin is out of range.
Jab, jab by Turpin - just one landing.
Turpin's corner calls for a 1-2. Turpin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lil II misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpin.
Lil II defending well as Turpin loads up on a big left hand.
Turpin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lil II misses with a body shot.
Lil II misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut there from Turpin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turpin lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lil II will feel that in the morning.
Turpin digs a good hook to Lil II's body.
Both fighters circling a little - Turpin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Turpin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lil II.
Turpin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lil II. That did some damage!
Turpin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lil II looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turpin is fending him off so far but Lil II persists. Nope, Turpin circles away and we're back to standing.
Randolph Turpin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ba Lil II.
Turpin works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpin swings for the body but Lil II moves out of range.
Turpin scores with a decent looking hook.
Lil II throws a leg kick that misses.
Turpin throws a shot to the body.
Turpin lands with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lil II. Turpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Turpin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lil II has time to react.
A jab from Turpin does it's job there.
It looks like Ba Lil II has been cut.
Both fighters circling a little - Turpin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lil II takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Turpin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Turpin clobbers Lil II with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lil II is rocked!
Turpin throws a sloppy head kick and Lil II moves out of range easily.
Turpin misses with a kick to the body.
Turpin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lil II.
Lil II stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turpin.
Lil II throws a jab but it's blocked by Turpin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpin wants to slow Lil II down by chopping away at his legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lil II. Turpin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turpin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Turpin lands a front kick.
Turpin tries a head kick but it misses.
Turpin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lil II.
Turpin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lil II misses with a head kick.
Lil II fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turpin manages to avoid it.
Lil II with a lazy takedown attempt
and Turpin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Turpin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Turpin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lil II.
Turpin plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lil II takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lil II avoids the body shot from Turpin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turpin looks to throw the jab but Lil II is out of range.
Turpin catches Lil II with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lil II throws a sloppy head kick and Turpin moves out of range easily.
Turpin slaps away a takedown attempt from Lil II, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Turpin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lil II.
Turpin delivers a nice body kick.
Lil II shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Turpin but Turpin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turpin. That's going to slow Lil II down.
Lil II is trying desperately to land a takedown but Turpin is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Lil II.
Nice body punch from Turpin.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lil II has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Turpin.
Lil II looks gassed!
Turpin scores with a nice head shot.
Lil II throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randolph Turpin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ba Lil II's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lil II looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Turpin is fending him off so far but Lil II persists. Nope, Turpin circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Turpin.
Lil II closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Turpin regains half guard.
Turpin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lil II.
Lil II has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lil II stops Turpin from getting back to his feet.
Lil II wants to free his trapped foot but Turpin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lil II missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lil II sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Turpin defending well though.
Lil II tries to pass the half guard into mount. Turpin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Turpin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turpin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Turpin tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lil II maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Turpin could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Lil II has cracked it and Turpin is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Lil II!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ba Lil II!
A very excited looking Ba Lil II made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain America (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Gertinder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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278 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain America!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammed Gertinder!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gertinder shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Gertinder was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
America is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gertinder landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Captain America has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
America is trying to escape the mount.
Gertinder lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Captain America's cut is getting worse.
America manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Gertinder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
America looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
America looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gertinder seems to be looking for submissions.
America is defending against the submission attempts here by Gertinder.
America looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gertinder lands with a punch from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
America looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
America avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gertinder.
Gertinder wants to work for an arm triangle but America is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gertinder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
America looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gertinder landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jeez, Captain America's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Captain America's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mohammed Gertinder!
After winning the bout, Mohammed Gertinder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nike Mombai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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265 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nike Mombai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mombai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shimazu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shimazu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Shimazu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mombai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shimazu throws a body punch but Mombai moves out of range.
Shimazu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shimazu digs a good body shot into Mombai's ribs.
Mombai tries to land a front kick but Shimazu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shimazu takes a swing at Mombai's ribcage but misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mombai 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 Shimazu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Shimazu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
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!
Mombai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shimazu misses the jab.
Mombai misses with an uppercut. Shimazu saw that one coming.
Shimazu moves out of range as Mombai throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mombai throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Mombai as he connects with a hook.
Shimazu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mombai. That did some damage!
Shimazu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Good leg kick by Shimazu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shimazu.
Nike Mombai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mombai stuns Shimazu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mombai misses with an uppercut
and Shimazu counters with a nice uppercut.
Mombai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shimazu throws a solid leg kick but Mombai takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shimazu.
Shimazu swings for the body but Mombai moves out of range.
Shimazu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mombai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shimazu throws a shot from downtown. Mombai moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu misses with a body punch
and Mombai counters with a series of strikes. Shimazu will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mombai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shimazu tries a low kick but Mombai avoids it.
Mombai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shimazu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimazu throws a push kick but Mombai slaps the foot to one side.
Shimazu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mombai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shimazu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mombai moves out of range as Shimazu throws a body kick.
Shimazu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimazu takes a swing at Mombai's ribcage but misses.
Mombai connects with a leg kick. Shimazu looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mombai throws a series of punches but Shimazu moves out of range.
Shimazu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mombai throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mombai is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shimazu avoids the body shot from Mombai.
Mombai throws a leg kick
and Shimazu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mombai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shimazu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mombai's knee momentarily.
Mombai is breathing heavily.
Crunch! Shimazu slams his shin into Mombai's torso.
Mombai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shimazu. Shimazu obviously looking to wear him down.
Shimazu thuds a left hand into Mombai's body.
Shimazu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
William Shimazu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Shimazu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shimazu cracks the inside of Mombai's front leg.
Shimazu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mombai.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Shimazu throws a front kick that sends Mombai stumbling back into the cage.
Shimazu lands a nice looking body kick.
Shimazu takes a swing at Mombai's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Shimazu.
Mombai just misses with a punch to the body.
Shimazu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mombai as he avoids it easily.
Shimazu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shimazu scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimazu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mombai takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mombai takes a shot right to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shimazu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shimazu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shimazu is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mombai rather than just go for the knockout.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shimazu - that will leave a mark!
Shimazu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Mombai takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mombai stuffs the takedown.
Mombai avoids a kick to the body.
Shimazu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimazu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shimazu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mombai gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Shimazu counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shimazu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimazu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shimazu digs a good hook to Mombai's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Mombai keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shimazu scores with a hook to the body. Mombai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Shimazu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shimazu stuns Mombai with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Shimazu finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shimazu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimazu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shimazu throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Shimazu misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Mombai might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Shimazu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mombai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shimazu scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shimazu. Mombai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shimazu cracks Mombai with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Shimazu tests Mombai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mombai misses with a leg kick.
Shimazu looks to score with a jab to the body but Mombai is just out of range.
Shimazu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nike Mombai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mombai takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mombai on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shimazu is looking to land body kicks.
Shimazu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shimazu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mombai will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mombai walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shimazu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mombai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shimazu throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mombai on the side of the head.
Mombai takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mombai on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shimazu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shimazu. That's going to slow Mombai down.
Shimazu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mombai takes a step back to recover.
Shimazu lands a nice looking body shot.
Shimazu throws a wild body kick that Mombai sees coming a mile off.
Shimazu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shimazu connects with a leg kick. Mombai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shimazu punishes Mombai's body with a nice straight punch.
Mombai avoids the body shot from Shimazu.
Shimazu misses with an uppercut. Mombai saw that one coming.
Shimazu scores with a spinning back kick!
Shimazu cracks the inside of Mombai's front leg.
Shimazu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shimazu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mombai looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mombai moves out of range of the body kick from Shimazu.
Shimazu keeps Mombai at a distance using the push kick.
Shimazu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Shimazu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab, jab by Shimazu - just one landing.
Mombai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Shimazu counters with a left to the body.
Shimazu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Shimazu misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Shimazu.
Mombai stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shimazu.
Shimazu throws a jab when Mombai was well out of range.
Shimazu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shimazu gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Mombai counters with a left to the body.
Mombai avoids a kick to the body.
Shimazu dives in and grabs Mombai's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mombai pushes down on Shimazu's head and hops out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shimazu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mombai was well out of range. Poor timing from Shimazu.
Nice body kick there by Shimazu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Shimazu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shimazu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shimazu.
Mombai ducks under a wild hook from Shimazu.
Shimazu jabs at Mombai's body.
Mombai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mombai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Shimazu.
Shimazu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shimazu cracks Mombai with a right hand to the side of the head.
William Shimazu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shimazu throws a body kick that misses.
A combination from Mombai does no damage.
Nike Mombai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Shimazu.
Donk. Shimazu catches Mombai right on the button with a cross.
Shimazu misses with a wild body shot.
Shimazu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shimazu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shimazu throws a hook but Mombai blocks it.
Shimazu lands with a nice body punch.
Shimazu misses with a wild body shot.
Shimazu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mombai.
Shimazu throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shimazu.
Shimazu throws a wild body kick that Mombai sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu lands with a shot to the body.
Shimazu looks to throw the jab but Mombai is out of range.
Shimazu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mombai!
Shimazu throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mombai because Shimazu loaded up on that one.
Shimazu trying to control but Mombai is having none of it.
Shimazu working for a guillotine from mount but Mombai is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
William Shimazu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shimazu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mombai in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shimazu unloads with some shots from mount but Mombai bucks and avoids them well.
And that's the end of the fight!
William Shimazu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shimazu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William Shimazu!
An out of breath William Shimazu 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Gladius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yu Wi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Spartacus Gladius has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Spartacus Gladius seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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145 lbs
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138 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spartacus Gladius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yu Wi!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gladius doesn't manage to clinch there - Wi circles away.
Gladius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gladius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wi.
Gladius closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wi wants to sweep but no luck.
Wi working a defensive guard but Gladius passes into half guard.
Gladius stalling.
Gladius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Wi for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladius prevents Wi from improving his position.
Wi wants to get back to his feet.
Gladius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Spartacus Gladius wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Gladius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wi keeps the fight on the outside.
Wi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gladius with a poor takedown
and Wi counters with a takedown into side control.
Gladius sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gladius controlling the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gladius is trying to control but can't.
Gladius won't allow Wi to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladius is looking to control Wi's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gladius avoid being mounted?
We're going to have a standup here because Spartacus Gladius wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Wi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gladius's guard.
Wi trying to control the position from guard on top but Gladius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gladius looking to control.
Gladius 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.
Gladius keeping moving, preventing Wi from controlling successfully.
Wi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gladius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wi is one step ahead there.
Wi looking to sit in guard and control but Gladius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wi keeping moving, preventing Gladius from controlling successfully.
Wi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gladius is controlling him.
Wi keeping moving, preventing Gladius from controlling successfully.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gladius wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wi throws a hook but Gladius blocks it.
Wi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Gladius napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wi is looking to take a break and control but Gladius is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wi working away.
Gladius is trying to get back to half guard.
Gladius holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wi working away.
Wi working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Spartacus Gladius will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wi closes the distance and clinches.
Wi lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wi is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Gladius to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Wi looking to sit in guard and control but Gladius gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gladius controlling from the top position.
Wi is looking to stand up but Gladius isn't so interested in that idea.
Wi being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladius trying to control the position from guard on top but Wi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gladius advances to half guard.
Gladius is looking to take a break and control but Wi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gladius content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wi is not content to let Gladius control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Spartacus Gladius just wasn't active enough.
Wi shoots in for a takedown but Gladius shows good takedown defense.
Wi drives through and clinches with Gladius against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladius breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gladius looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A head kick by Wi misses
and Gladius counters with a head kick. That will keep Wi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Horrible takedown by Gladius or perhaps it was just good defense by Wi which made him look bad.
Gladius shoots for a takedown but Wi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gladius tries to clinch but Wi is having none of it.
Wi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gladius's half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gladius is just riding it out for now. Wi eventually gives up the hold.
Gladius holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wi throwing shots but Gladius is blocking nicely.
Gladius is trying to maintain the position but Wi is very close to passing his half guard.
Wi thows a huge punch but Gladius dodges it nicely.
Gladius is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wi's back!
Gladius is working for a rear naked choke. Wi is not defending it well and Gladius has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Wi refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Wi's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Spartacus Gladius!
Spartacus Gladius 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 Mark Colslaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colslaw's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, LMFAO. Rassi comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Damian Marley - It Was Written kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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25
180 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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26
184 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Colslaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuraimo Rassi!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colslaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rassi.
Rassi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Samuraimo Rassi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rassi is looking to slow Colslaw down with leg kicks.
Rassi scores with a shot to the body.
Colslaw throws a nice head kick!
Colslaw misses with a leg kick
letting Rassi counter with a right hand.
Rassi misses the shot to the body.
Colslaw is looking to clinch but Rassi is avoiding it.
Rassi closes the distance and clinches.
Knees to the body from Rassi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rassi with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rassi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Colslaw is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Rassi to work.
Rassi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Colslaw.
Colslaw tries to work over Rassi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colslaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colslaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colslaw misses with a punch to the body.
Rassi misses with a knee strike.
Colslaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rassi's elbow.
Rassi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Colslaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rassi lands with a short shot to the head.
Rassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colslaw takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rassi cracks a nice hook into Colslaw's ribs.
Rassi lands a body shot.
Rassi closes the distance and pushes Colslaw back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colslaw.
Colslaw works on Rassi's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
A short body shot lands from Colslaw as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Colslaw scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rassi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rassi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Colslaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi blocks a body shot from Colslaw.
Colslaw letting Rassi take a breather here.
Colslaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rassi lands an overhand right.
Rassi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Colslaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Colslaw, right into the meat.
Rassi checks a low kick from Colslaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rassi.
Rassi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rassi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Colslaw misses with a straight right.
Colslaw slips a straight right by Rassi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw wants to clinch up but Rassi keeps it at a distance.
Colslaw avoids the head kick by Rassi.
Rassi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Colslaw rather than just go for the knockout.
Rassi clinches up against the cage.
Rassi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Colslaw misses with a short punch on the inside.
Colslaw struggles to land a body shot inside as Rassi controls his hands.
Rassi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rassi doesn't manage to clinch there - Colslaw circles away.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rassi misses with a leg kick
and Colslaw counters with a head kick. That will keep Rassi thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rassi cracks Colslaw with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses
and Colslaw counters with a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rassi.
Colslaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Rassi just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rassi's sensitive parts.
Rassi tries to land a front kick but Colslaw steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rassi closes the distance and pushes Colslaw back into the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rassi.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colslaw.
Colslaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Rassi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colslaw breaks the clinch.
Rassi is looking to clinch.
Rassi throws a head kick but Colslaw moves out of range.
Colslaw throws a series of punches but Rassi avoids them all with ease.
Rassi wants to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rassi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuraimo Rassi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Colslaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Rassi. That snapped Colslaw's head back.
Colslaw blocks a head kick by Rassi.
Rassi takes the fight into the clinch.
Colslaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nice body punch from Colslaw.
Rassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colslaw is defending well for now.
Colslaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Rassi.
Rassi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Colslaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Colslaw.
Colslaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Rassi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colslaw blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Colslaw.
Colslaw gets through Rassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colslaw is defending well for now.
Colslaw doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Colslaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rassi tries to land knees in the clinch but Colslaw avoids the damage to the body.
Colslaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rassi's elbow.
Colslaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rassi's elbow.
Rassi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Colslaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Colslaw digs a right hand into Rassi's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rassi's gas tank.
Colslaw tries a body shot but Rassi blocks it.
Rassi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Colslaw is defending well for now.
Colslaw misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rassi blocks an uppercut.
Colslaw gets through Rassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Colslaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Rassi.
Rassi looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw avoiding damage as Rassi throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Colslaw has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rassi connects with a knee to the head.
Rassi tries a body shot but Colslaw blocks it.
Rassi is trying to break the clinch but Colslaw is controlling him.
Rassi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rassi tries a knee to the head but Colslaw blocks it.
Rassi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Colslaw blocks it with crossed arms.
Rassi tries to land knees in the clinch but Colslaw avoids the damage to the body.
Rassi stalling in the clinch but Colslaw improves position.
Colslaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rassi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rassi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Colslaw attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rassi throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rassi checks a leg kick nicely.
Rassi keeps the fight on the outside.
Rassi blocks a head kick by Colslaw.
Colslaw sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rassi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Colslaw manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Colslaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Colslaw tries to clinch but Rassi moves out of range.
Rassi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Colslaw is out of range.
Rassi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Colslaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rassi checks a leg kick.
Rassi goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Colslaw connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Colslaw checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw's corner calls for a 1-2. Colslaw obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That kick from Rassi tenderised Colslaw's leg. Colslaw is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rassi tries a low kick but Colslaw avoids it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Colslaw throws a head kick that misses.
Rassi throws a low kick, looking for Colslaw's leg but Colslaw calmly moves out of range.
Colslaw throws a shot to the body.
Rassi looks to land a right hand but Colslaw moved out of range.
Rassi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rassi misses with a two punch combination.
Colslaw takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rassi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Colslaw.
Rassi tries to clinch there but Colslaw circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rassi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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 Mark Colslaw will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Rassi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rassi missing with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rassi.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rassi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rassi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Colslaw.
Colslaw wants to slow Rassi down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Colslaw. That's going to slow Rassi down.
Rassi throws an overhand right that lands on Colslaw's shoulder, as Colslaw tries to avoid the shot.
Colslaw tried to score with a low kick but Rassi checks it.
Rassi moves in looking to clinch but Colslaw pushes him off.
That kick from Colslaw tenderised Rassi's leg. Rassi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rassi fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rassi tries to clinch up but Colslaw circles away and keeps his distance.
Colslaw tries to close the distance and clinch but Rassi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good work by Colslaw as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Rassi misses.
Colslaw drops his hands momentarily and Rassi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Colslaw cracks Rassi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rassi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Colslaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rassi.
Samuraimo Rassi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Colslaw blocks the body kick.
Colslaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Rassi circles away.
Rassi tries a head kick but it misses.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch but Colslaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Colslaw wants to clinch up but Rassi keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Colslaw blocks a jab.
Rassi needs to keep his hands up - Colslaw had a free shot at his head there.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Colslaw circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rassi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colslaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rassi tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Colslaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Colslaw swings for the body but Rassi moves out of range.
Rassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rassi is looking to clinch.
Colslaw lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rassi takes a step back to recover.
Rassi throws a chopping leg kick but Colslaw manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rassi scores with a body shot.
Rassi wants to slow Colslaw down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi throws the kick towards the body but Colslaw avoids it.
Rassi looks for the body kick but Colslaw saw that one coming.
Rassi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Colslaw keeps the fight on the outside.
Colslaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Colslaw lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Colslaw.
Rassi misses the jab.
Rassi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses.
Colslaw tries to clinch there but Rassi circles away.
Colslaw has managed to clinch.
Colslaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Rassi.
Rassi is looking to control Colslaw's arms but Colslaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rassi has his back to the cage.
Colslaw works on Rassi's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Colslaw on the inside.
Rassi is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rassi unloads a knee to the mid-section. Colslaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rassi displaying some good clinch control by pressing Colslaw up against the cage.
Rassi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rassi looking to throw knees to the head but Colslaw is blocking nicely.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rassi connects with a knee to the head.
Rassi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colslaw is working Rassi over against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Colslaw tries to work over Rassi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Colslaw lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rassi crunches a lovely knee into Colslaw's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuraimo Rassi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rassi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuraimo Rassi!
A pretty intense looking Samuraimo Rassi took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ein Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ein Stein has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamie Rolland's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rolland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ein Stein!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stein swings widly with a right hand
letting Rolland counter with a right hand.
Stein shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rolland is trying to defend but Stein finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rolland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stein is looking to stall here but Rolland recovers full guard.
Stein looking to pass the guard.
Rolland wants to get back to his feet but Stein is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein trying to control but Rolland is working from the bottom.
Rolland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stein.
Stein throws a strike but Rolland rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Stein tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rolland tries to bum rush Stein with a series of wild strikes but Stein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rolland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Ein Stein has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Stein.
Rolland misses with an uppercut. Stein saw that one coming.
Stein loads up on a big right hand but Rolland slips the punch.
Stein slips a straight right by Rolland.
Stein misses with a straight right.
A big left from Stein misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stein. Rolland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rolland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolland takes one to the side of the head.
Stein misses with a double jab
and Rolland counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stein jabs at Rolland's body.
Rolland thows a body shot but no joy.
Stein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rolland slaps away a takedown attempt from Stein, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rolland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stein.
Rolland avoids the body shot from Stein.
Rolland wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A punch lands to the side of Stein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rolland throws a jab but it's blocked by Stein.
Stein throws a hook to the side of Rolland's head but Rolland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rolland lands a nice shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Rolland misses the target.
Rolland slips under a jab.
Rolland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rolland blocks a jab.
Rolland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rolland lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jamie Rolland will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ein Stein's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rolland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stein lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rolland backs up against the cage.
Rolland dips to his left and cracks Stein with an uppercut!
Stein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rolland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rolland connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stein. Stein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rolland stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rolland wants it to stay on the feet.
Stein slips a straight right by Rolland.
Rolland bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stein looks for a takedown but Rolland sprawls well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stein swings for the body but Rolland moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein misses with a few strikes there.
Ein Stein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A combination from Stein does no damage.
Rolland lands a right hook to the body.
Rolland lands with a good body shot.
Stein is breathing heavily.
Rolland throws a jab when Stein was well out of range.
Rolland cracks Stein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rolland misses with a double jab.
Stein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stein is rocked!
That has opened up Ein Stein's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stein swings for the body but Rolland moves out of range.
Rolland tries a low kick but Stein avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland misses with a few strikes there.
Rolland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stein manages to avoid it.
Rolland connects with a body shot that sends Stein's belly button to the back.
Rolland throws the left hand but Stein avoids the punch easily.
Rolland avoids the body shot from Stein.
Rolland misses with a hook
and Stein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rolland lands a nice looking body shot.
Rolland connects with a right hand. Stein shakes it off.
Rolland lands a jab to the nose.
Stein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rolland pinned against the cage. Rolland gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ein Stein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein throws a poor cross that misses
and Stein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stein is still on wobbly legs! Can Rolland finish him?
Rolland jabs Stein right on the nose. Stein blinks but takes it well.
Stein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rolland counters with a huge left! Stein is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rolland isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Stein from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rolland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Rolland!
Our winner, Jamie Rolland, 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andreas Ottosson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timma comes to the cage accompanied by Adrenaline Rush. Ottosson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Clawfinger - Biggest & The Best. The key to victory for Kaspars Timma has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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186 lbs
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andreas Ottosson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ottosson throws an off balance right hand
and Timma counters with a stiff right hand.
Ottosson throws a series of punches but Timma avoids them all with ease.
Ottosson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Timma counters with a good, hard body kick but Ottosson shrugs it off.
Timma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Andreas Ottosson has been cut.
Ottosson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Timma fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ottosson manages to avoid it.
Timma scoring well with a low kick there.
Timma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ottosson throws a lazy uppercut
and Timma counters with a nice body shot.
A left lands for Ottosson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ottosson misses with a hook to the body
and Timma counters with a nice leg kick.
Timma slips under a jab.
Timma dodges the punch combination from Ottosson.
Ottosson misses with a lunging right hand
and Timma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Timma connects with an inside leg kick.
Andreas Ottosson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ottosson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Timma thuds a left hand into Ottosson's body.
Timma jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Timma cracks Ottosson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ottosson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timma can pounce on him.
Timma scoring well with a low kick there.
Timma lands a jab to the nose.
Timma bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ottosson is looking to clinch but Timma is avoiding it.
Timma scores with the left hand. Ottosson knows he should have avoided that one.
Ottosson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Timma connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Ottosson misses
and Timma counters with a nice uppercut.
Timma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Timma scoring well with a low kick there.
Ottosson clinches up with Timma and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Ottosson.
Timma wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ottosson has him pressed against the cage.
Ottosson has Timma pressed against the cage, preventing Timma from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Timma is pushing Ottosson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Timma blocking some punches.
Ottosson can't get the takedown.
Ottosson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ottosson tries to throw a body punch but Timma avoids it by throwing Ottosson back against the cage.
Ottosson misses with some punches.
Ottosson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ottosson prevents Timma from breaking the clinch.
Timma lands with a short shot to the head.
Timma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Timma misses with a wild body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Timma as Ottosson shoots in.
A nice inside leg kick there by Timma. That's going to slow Ottosson down.
Timma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ottosson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma misses with a wild combination.
Ottosson throws an overhand right that lands on Timma's shoulder, as Timma tries to avoid the shot.
Timma throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kaspars Timma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timma throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Timma scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ottosson doesn't seem bothered though.
Timma throws a shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Timma finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Timma scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Timma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ottosson has time to react.
Ottosson darts in trying to clinch
and Timma counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
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!
Timma throws a good cross that connects.
Timma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ottosson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Timma counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma thows a body shot but no joy.
Timma is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ottosson misses with a body shot.
Timma is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Timma lands a nice shot to the body.
Ottosson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Timma lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ottosson thows a body shot but no joy.
Timma is looking to wear down Ottosson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A punch lands to the side of Ottosson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ottosson is looking to clinch.
Ottosson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Timma counter with a right hand.
Timma uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ottosson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Timma catches Ottosson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Timma lands a front kick.
Timma keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kaspars Timma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andreas Ottosson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ottosson changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Timma looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Timma is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Ottosson.
Ottosson working away.
Ottosson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ottosson landing strikes.
Ottosson landing strikes.
Timma struggling a bit here.
Ottosson trying to control the action but Timma is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
The referee asks Ottosson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Ottosson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Ottosson grinds an elbow into Timma's temple.
Timma defending against the ground and pound.
Timma tries to buck Ottosson off but Ottosson is having none of it.
Timma is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ottosson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Timma is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The strikes coming from Ottosson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Ottosson throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Timma works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Ottosson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timma is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ottosson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ottosson's back!
Ottosson tries to break free.
Timma will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ottosson holding both Timma 's hands and preventing any damage.
I really don't envy Ottosson right now.
Timma struggling to keep hold of the position.
Timma is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma trying to control momentarily.
Ottosson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Timma's guard. Nice work there by Ottosson.
Ottosson trying to control but Timma is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kaspars Timma just wasn't active enough.
Ottosson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Timma slips under a jab from Ottosson.
Ottosson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Timma throws a nice head kick!
Ottosson connects with a jab.
A big left from Ottosson misses.
Timma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Ottosson does no damage.
Timma works Ottosson's body with a nice hook.
Timma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ottosson.
Ottosson misses with a right hand
and Timma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ottosson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Timma can pounce on him.
No joy there for Ottosson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ottosson is breathing heavily.
Ottosson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Timma, as that shot connected.
Ottosson throws an off balance right hand
and Timma counters with a leg kick.
Timma uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ottosson.
Nice uppercut there from Timma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Andreas Ottosson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Andreas Ottosson's cut.
That's time! Timma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Timma connects with a high kick.
Timma lands a nice looking body shot.
Ottosson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Ottosson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Timma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Timma throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ottosson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Timma's waist but Timma gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ottosson off to one side.
Ottosson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ottosson throws a combination that misses
and Timma counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Timma!
Ottosson misses with a right hand
and Timma counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ottosson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nice defenses there by Timma.
Ottosson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Timma lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jab from Timma.
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!
A nice inside leg kick there by Timma. That's going to slow Ottosson down.
Timma catches Ottosson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ottosson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ottosson misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kaspars Timma is winning the standup battle so far.
Timma lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Timma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Timma uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ottosson.
Ottosson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Timma fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Timma connects with an inside leg kick.
Timma fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ottosson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ottosson misses with a looping left.
Timma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Timma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Timma.
Ottosson tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Timma to counter with a crisp jab.
Ottosson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timma jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ottosson is still on wobbly legs! Can Timma finish him?
Timma misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ottosson throws a hook but Timma avoids it easily.
Ottosson seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottosson throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A punch combination from Ottosson misses.
Timma throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Timma getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Timma's corner calls for a 1-2. Timma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Timma cracks Ottosson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ottosson walks into a jab.
Timma lands a right hook to the body.
Timma cracks the inside of Ottosson's front leg.
A solid leg kick lands there for Timma.
Timma lands a jab to Ottosson's midsection.
Timma lunges at Ottosson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ottosson's hand.
Timma scoring well with a low kick there.
Timma moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Timma lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma lands with a nice body punch.
Ottosson moves in looking to clinch but Timma pushes him off.
Timma cracks Ottosson with a good jab.
Ottosson walks into a left hand.
Timma paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Timma lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ottosson's sensitive parts.
Ottosson throws a body punch but Timma moves out of range.
Timma works over Ottosson's head and body with a nice combination.
Timma tests Ottosson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Timma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Ottosson misses with a right hand
and Timma counters with a crisp right that sends Ottosson to the canvas! Timma follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Timma!
Kaspars Timma retains his welterweight title!
A relieved looking Kaspars Timma 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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