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Divinity- Caged Fury 7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jax Delgado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Taylor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Austin Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jax Delgado!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a series of punches but Delgado avoids them all with ease.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Taylor throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Nice body punch from Delgado.
Delgado misses with a body shot.
Taylor tries to bum rush Delgado with a series of wild strikes but Delgado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delgado stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taylor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Delgado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Delgado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Delgado.
Austin Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delgado comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delgado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Delgado moves out of range easily.
Taylor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Delgado is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Delgado takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Delgado is just out of range.
Taylor misses with a combination
and Delgado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Delgado throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Delgado rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delgado slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Delgado ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Delgado with a jab.
Delgado avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delgado lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Delgado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taylor 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 Delgado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delgado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Delgado.
Delgado lands a head shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taylor 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 Delgado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delgado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taylor throws a chopping leg kick but Delgado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Delgado connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Delgado moves out of range.
Delgado is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Delgado slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Nice straight punches there by Delgado. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Delgado.
Delgado cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Delgado counter with a right hand.
Delgado jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delgado misses the shot to the body.
Delgado lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Delgado has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Delgado thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Delgado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delgado scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A shot to the liver by Delgado. Beautiful body shot.
Delgado lands with a nice body punch.
Delgado punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delgado counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Delgado. Beautiful body shot.
Taylor throws a leg kick but Delgado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Taylor 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 Delgado has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Delgado and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Delgado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taylor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Delgado looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Delgado dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Delgado, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Delgado against the cage but Delgado circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Austin Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delgado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor tries to move into range but Delgado moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Delgado fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delgado checks the leg kick.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
Delgado throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delgado wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Delgado misses with a body shot.
Delgado takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado misses with a body shot.
A head kick from Taylor lands but Delgado takes it in his stride.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delgado moves away.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Delgado scores with a shot to the body.
Delgado slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Delgado looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor lands with a nice combination. Delgado backs away looking to recover.
Taylor tries a low kick but Delgado avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Delgado.
Delgado scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delgado.
The fighters circle momentarily. Delgado darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Delgado throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delgado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Delgado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Delgado misses with a body shot.
Jax Delgado seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Delgado lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Delgado had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Delgado avoids nicely.
Delgado misses with a wild combination.
Delgado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
A cross from Delgado lands.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delgado.
Delgado throws a one two combo.
Delgado lands a jab to the head.
Delgado tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delgado jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and Delgado counters with a two punch combo.
Jax Delgado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Delgado.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taylor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Delgado lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Delgado connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jax Delgado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get 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.
Delgado misses with a double jab.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Delgado backs up against the cage.
A slow jab from Delgado misses its intended target.
Taylor buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delgado throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Delgado lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delgado throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delgado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Delgado dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delgado just misses with a punch to the body.
Delgado scores with a body shot.
Delgado moves out of range as Taylor throws a body kick.
Delgado scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
A left lands for Delgado.
Delgado feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Delgado then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taylor looks to land a combination. Delgado sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delgado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delgado stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Taylor defending well as Delgado loads up on a big left hand.
Delgado misses with the combination.
Delgado scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Delgado scores with a four punch combination!
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!
Delgado lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Delgado throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Delgado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taylor.
Taylor misses with a leg kick.
Delgado dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Delgado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor tried to score with a low kick but Delgado checks it.
Delgado throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor misses with a double jab
and Delgado counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delgado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor throws a low kick but Delgado avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Delgado thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Delgado lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nice shot lands for Delgado.
Left hook, right uppercut from Delgado.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Delgado counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Austin Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delgado lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Taylor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jax Delgado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Delgado 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jax Delgado!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between MT Hands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Tua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, MT Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nate Tua!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Hands or perhaps it was just good defense by Tua which made him look bad.
Tua has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tua is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hands can't fight it off and eventually Tua manages to take the fight to the floor. Hands looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Hands keeping moving, preventing Tua from controlling successfully.
Hands is controlling Tua's posture.
Tua has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hands to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tua is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hands pulls down on the head and he's put Tua to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). MT Hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Jom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laus Pipko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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, Jim Jom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laus Pipko!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jom connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Pipko shoots in for a double leg but Jom sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pipko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jom's waist but Jom gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pipko off to one side.
A combination from Jom does no damage.
Pipko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jom sprawls well. Jom wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pipko gets slowly back to his feet.
Jim Jom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Laus Pipko.
Pipko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pipko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pipko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pipko somewhat.
Pipko shoots in but Jom avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jom throws a series of punches but Pipko avoids them all with ease.
Jom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck for Pipko with that takedown attempt.
Jom connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jim Jom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jom scores with a hook to the body. Pipko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pipko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pipko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Pipko gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pipko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pipko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jom tries to avoid it but Pipko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jom to the ground. Jom escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jom.
Jom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pipko looks for a takedown but Jom sprawls well.
Jom thuds his right hand into Pipko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice uppercut lands for Jom. That snapped Pipko's head back.
Jom throws a series of punches but Pipko moves out of range.
Jom throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jom lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pipko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jom wants to control but Pipko is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jom controlling the position well.
Jom tries to get to full guard but Pipko has control of the leg.
Pipko passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jom!
Pipko throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jom because Pipko loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jom tries to lock up and control but Pipko gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pipko landing strikes from the mount.
Pipko scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jom?
Jom is rocked!
Pipko landing strikes from the mount and Jom is in trouble!
Oh Jom is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pipko postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Jom badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pipko around the waist but Pipko pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pipko is the winner by TKO! Pipko jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Laus Pipko!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Daws Berrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azman Hazardi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berrera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, High School Gym. Azman Hazardi has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Daws Berrera's chin.
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daws Berrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azman Hazardi!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hazardi.
Hazardi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Berrera doesn't manage to clinch there - Hazardi circles away.
Berrera throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Berrera cracks the inside of Hazardi's front leg.
Berrera swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazardi.
Berrera misses with a wild combination.
Berrera misses with a double jab.
Berrera goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hazardi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Berrera tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazardi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hazardi is looking to take a break and control but Berrera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berrera is looking to improve his position.
Hazardi works his foot free and advances to mount.
Berrera tries to reverse the position but Hazardi maintains control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazardi has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Berrera is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Azman Hazardi!
Azman Hazardi was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Leis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leis comes to the cage accompanied by No Sleep - Wiz Khalifa. Munoz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mga kababayan ko kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mark Munoz told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Leis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leis darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Leis throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Munoz to regain full guard.
Leis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Leis looking to sit in guard and control but Munoz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Munoz drops back, looking for a kneebar! Leis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Leis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Leis!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leis misses with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leis is working Munoz over with some ground and pound from side control.
Munoz regains half guard there - taking advantage of Leis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Leis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Munoz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Leis.
Leis wants to pass the guard but Munoz is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leis thows a huge punch but Munoz dodges it nicely.
Leis throws a strike but Munoz avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Leis looking to pass the guard.
Leis trying to control the position from guard on top but Munoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Leis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Leis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz keeping full guard, as Leis tries to pass.
Munoz pulls Leis in close to prevent any damage.
Munoz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leis throwing strikes but missing.
Leis throws a strike but Munoz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munoz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Munoz postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munoz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Munoz throws a strike but Leis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Leis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Leis trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Munoz wants to get back to his feet but Leis is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Leis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Leis shoots in and gets a takedown into Munoz's guard.
Munoz pulls Leis in close to his closed guard and prevents Leis from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Leis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Munoz keeping moving, preventing Leis from controlling successfully.
Leis is really struggling to control Munoz but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leis postures up in Munoz's guard and throws a big left but Munoz blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Munoz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Leis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Leis postures up in Munoz's guard and throws a big left but Munoz blocks it.
Leis throws a strike but Munoz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Munoz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Leis's head.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Munoz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a strike but Leis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Leis throws an elbow that misses. Munoz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Leis's guard. Nice move by Munoz!
Leis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Munoz lands a couple of elbows.
Munoz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Leis trying to control the position.
Leis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munoz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throwing strikes from guard but Leis blocks nicely.
Leis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Leis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Munoz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Munoz has Leis in his guard.
Leis forces his way into half guard.
Jesse Leis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Leis seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leis is just content to waste time from the top position. Munoz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Leis trying to control but Munoz is working from the bottom.
Leis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munoz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Leis.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Leis working some strikes from top position.
Leis wants to control from the top but Munoz keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Leis dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Leis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munoz changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leis tries to improve position but can't.
Munoz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Leis, who protects the arm well.
Munoz tries to score with some ground and pound. Leis controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Munoz connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Leis some visible discomfort.
Munoz with the ground and pound but Leis regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Leis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Munoz stopping the sweep attempt from Leis.
Leis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Leis lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Munoz!
Leis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Leis lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Leis is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Munoz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Leis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Leis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leis unloads with some shots from mount but Munoz bucks and avoids them well.
Munoz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Leis.
Leis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leis throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Leis trying to control but Munoz is having none of it.
Munoz holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Leis tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
A nice elbow there by Leis.
Leis thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Mark Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leis scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Jesse Leis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Leis misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Munoz wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Leis.
Leis connects with a bit shot that sees Munoz covering up! More strikes from Leis and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Leis is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesse Leis!
Jesse Leis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Fung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot has chosen I Killed the Pirates as his entrance music. Peregrin Broadfoot has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lou Fung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadfoot swats away the attempt to clinch by Fung.
Fung scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Broadfoot.
Fung misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fung slips under a jab from Broadfoot.
Fung throws a solid leg kick but Broadfoot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fung.
Broadfoot shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fung is trying to defend but Broadfoot finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Broadfoot throwing shots but Fung is blocking nicely.
Broadfoot throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fung to regain full guard.
Broadfoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Broadfoot wants to pass the guard but Fung is keeping the position.
Broadfoot is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fung is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fung has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot working for a triangle but Fung defends it easily.
Broadfoot has his foot on Fung's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fung works his way back into a safe position though.
Broadfoot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fung is one step ahead there.
Broadfoot working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fung wanted to stand there but Broadfoot had control of the position.
Broadfoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fung is aware though and is defending well.
Broadfoot working for a triangle but Fung defends it easily.
Broadfoot throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fung uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot is looking for a sweep.
Broadfoot regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Broadfoot looking for submissions off his back.
Broadfoot regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fung has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Broadfoot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Broadfoot on the ground.
Broadfoot looking for a guillotine here but Fung defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fung is aware though and is defending well.
Broadfoot looking for a guillotine here but Fung defends easily.
Broadfoot is looking for a triangle but Fung pushes his legs off easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fung avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Broadfoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fung lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Broadfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed right hand from Broadfoot misses the target.
Broadfoot changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fung tries to avoid it but Broadfoot manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fung to the ground. Fung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fung lands with a thumping leg kick.
Broadfoot walks into a straight right hand from Fung.
Broadfoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A left lands for Broadfoot.
Broadfoot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fung's half guard.
Broadfoot not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broadfoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fung blocking the ground and pound attempt from Broadfoot.
Broadfoot not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Broadfoot is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fung regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Broadfoot.
Peregrin Broadfoot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Broadfoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fung utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Broadfoot advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fung wants to get back to his feet.
Broadfoot thows a huge punch but Fung dodges it nicely.
Broadfoot is working for a submission of some sort.
Broadfoot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fung defending well though.
Broadfoot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fung is trying to stand up here but Broadfoot is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot wants to work for an arm triangle but Fung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Broadfoot missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadfoot throwing shots but Fung is blocking nicely.
Broadfoot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fung's head.
Broadfoot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fung with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Broadfoot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Broadfoot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fung defending well though.
Broadfoot scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Broadfoot thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broadfoot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broadfoot is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fung sees it coming and defends easily.
Broadfoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broadfoot.
Broadfoot throwing shots but Fung is blocking nicely.
Broadfoot sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fung defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fung avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Broadfoot.
Fung keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Broadfoot thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fung's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nice shot by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot slips under a jab from Fung.
Fung displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Broadfoot.
Fung pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fung tries to clinch but Broadfoot moves out of range.
Fung takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fung 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 Broadfoot has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Broadfoot and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Broadfoot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fung.
Fung throws a head kick that half lands.
Fung dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Broadfoot. That did some damage!
Fung slips a jab from Broadfoot.
Broadfoot tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fung takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Broadfoot tries to move into range but Fung moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Broadfoot shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fung pinned against the cage. Fung gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fung fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Broadfoot.
Lou Fung is winning the standup battle so far.
Fung walks into a jab.
Broadfoot lands with a straight right. Fung didn't see that one coming.
Broadfoot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fung tries a low kick but Broadfoot avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fung, right into the meat.
Broadfoot avoids the head kick by Fung.
Broadfoot throws a lazy right hand but Fung sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot misses with a hook.
Fung lands a nice leg kick that just misses Broadfoot's sensitive parts.
Lou Fung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broadfoot drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broadfoot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Broadfoot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Broadfoot postures up in Fung's guard and throws a big left but Fung blocks it.
Fung avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Broadfoot throws a strike but Fung rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Broadfoot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fung defends well.
Peregrin Broadfoot is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fung stopping the sweep attempt from Broadfoot.
Broadfoot working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Broadfoot pulls Fung in close to his closed guard and prevents Fung from doing any damage or advancing position.
Broadfoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peregrin Broadfoot.
Fung does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peregrin Broadfoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Broadfoot winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peregrin Broadfoot!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flava Flave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hearns kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is System Of a Down - Chop Suey!. Flava Flave will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Hearns!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flava Flave!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearns misses with a double jab
and Flave counters with a right hand to the body.
Hearns misses with an uppercut. Flave saw that one coming.
Flave thows a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Flave, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hearns walks into a jab.
Hearns avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearns throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hearns misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hearns punishes Flave's body with a nice straight punch.
Hearns takes one to the side of the head.
Flave tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hearns paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flave throws a nice looking combination but Hearns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Flave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice takedown defense from Hearns. No joy for Flave on that attempt.
Flave tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tommy Hearns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearns looks to land a combination but Flave avoids it well.
Flave has Hearns up against the cage in a clinch.
Flave is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hearns to keep the fight standing.
Flave tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hearns smiles and moves away.
Tommy Hearns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Flava Flave.
Flave throws a hook to the side of Hearns's head but Hearns sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flave lands with a good body shot.
Flave keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hearns throws a shot from downtown. Flave moves away and avoids it.
Hearns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Flave counters with a nice body shot.
Flave displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearns throws out the jab.
Hearns lands a head shot.
Flave throws the left hand but Hearns avoids the punch easily.
A clash of legs there as Flave blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearns misses with a looping right.
Flave misses with a looping left.
Hearns throws a low kick but it's checked well by Flave.
Flave scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Flave fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hearns manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns throws a series of punches but Flave moves out of range.
Flave shoots in looking for a takedown. Hearns tries to sprawl out of it but Flave keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hearns manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flave is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hearns fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hearns avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flave tries to close the distance and clinch but Hearns swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hearns takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice takedown defense from Hearns. No joy for Flave on that attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Hearns. Those never looked like landing.
Flave lands with a good body shot.
Flave has a takedown stuffed.
Flave is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hearns moves out of range as Flave strikes.
Flave misses with an uppercut. Hearns saw that one coming.
Hearns takes a swing at Flave's ribcage but misses.
Flave fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hearns blocks a jab.
Hearns thows a body shot but no joy.
Flave drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Flave tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flave has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flave tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Flave has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flave working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flave has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hearns is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Flave yanks on the arm and Hearns is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Flave.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Flava Flave!
Flava Flave is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Plank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caco Antibes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Plank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caco Antibes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Antibes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Antibes missing with a left hand there. Plank was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Antibes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Antibes throws a shot from downtown. Plank moves away and avoids it.
Plank lands with an uppercut that bounces Antibes off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Plank.
Plank throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Plank avoids a punch combination nicely.
A good leg kick by Plank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Plank bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Plank takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Antibes connects with a right hand. Plank shakes it off.
It looks like John Plank has been cut.
Plank finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Plank gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Antibes gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Plank is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Caco Antibes!
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