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Valhalla: Hilo 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tinker Evers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Staale Dal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Staale Dal will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tinker Evers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Staale Dal!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Evers looking to finish with strikes here!
Dal is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dal is trying to stand up.
Evers working for a guillotine from mount but Dal is in no mood to give up.
Evers looking to finish with strikes here!
Evers throwing strikes here but Dal is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Evers throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evers.
Evers with the ground and pound from mount.
Evers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Evers is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Dal to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Dal shrugs it off.
Dal wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Evers.
Dal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Evers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Evers misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evers thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dal holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Evers tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Evers dominating with strikes here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evers misses with a head shot.
Evers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Evers lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evers thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evers tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Evers misses with a head shot.
Evers scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dal?
Evers throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Evers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dal because Evers loaded up on that one.
Evers throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dal because Evers loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evers throwing strikes here but Dal is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evers unloading with bombs!
Evers thowing shots but they're missing.
Evers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dal is on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evers pulls Dal in close to prevent any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinker Evers dominated that 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.
Evers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Tinker Evers has been cut.
Evers decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Evers is looking to take a break and control but Dal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Evers scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tinker Evers overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evers in particular looking to stall.
Evers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Evers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Evers here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Evers working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evers landing strikes, looking to finish!
Evers punishing his opponent with strikes.
Evers misses with a head shot.
Evers thowing shots but they're missing.
Evers cracks Dal with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evers throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Dal is squirming around, avoiding Evers's attempts to control the action.
Evers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dal can do to turn this around?
Evers with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Evers jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dal manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Evers is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dal has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Evers is controlling him well.
Evers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dal wants to get back to his feet but Evers drags him back down.
Evers has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Evers is looking to take a break and control but Dal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evers goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Dal has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Evers but great work by Dal.
Evers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Evers keeps Dal under control for a moment.
Evers is trying to control Dal's posture but Dal avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Evers is looking to regain half guard here but Dal keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tinker Evers dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tinker Evers's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dal defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Evers.
Dal throws a right and a left that both miss.
Evers shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dal napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Evers cracks Dal with a big elbow.
Evers tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Evers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Evers misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Evers seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Evers in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Dal parries the strikes from Evers easily there. Evers is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Dal to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dal dodges the ground and pound from Evers.
Evers working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dal dodges the ground and pound from Evers.
Evers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Evers is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dal knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Evers controlling the position from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dal is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Evers throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Evers creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dal sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Evers throws an elbow but Dal slips to the side and avoids it well.
Evers tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evers trying to control the position but Dal is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dal being controlled for a moment.
Evers is trying to get an arm triangle but Dal is defending well.
Dal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Evers. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dal regains half guard, as Evers was trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Evers in particular looking to stall.
Staale Dal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tinker Evers is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Evers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tinker Evers showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Evers, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:25
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tinker Evers!
Tinker Evers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Askarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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209 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Water!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Askarian!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askarian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Water paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Water thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Askarian if he has to take too many more of those.
Water lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Water shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Water fails with the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Askarian.
Askarian tries to clinch up.
Water takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Water shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Water performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Water is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Askarian is trying to stand up here but Water is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Water keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askarian wants to get back to his feet.
Water tries to stand but can't do so whilst Askarian controls his leg.
Askarian tries to kick Water off but Water keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It looks like Water is going to stand back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Water in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rex Water just wasn't active enough.
Askarian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Askarian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Askarian tries to clinch there but Water circles away.
Askarian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Water misses the shot to the body.
Askarian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Water throws a right and a left that both miss.
Askarian doesn't manage to clinch there - Water circles away.
Water moves into the clinch.
Askarian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Askarian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Water's brow.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askarian is pushing Water up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Water blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Water is trying to pull guard but Askarian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Askarian throws an elbow that misses.
Askarian crunches a lovely knee into Water's ribcage.
Water wants to get back to striking at distance but Askarian won't allow it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Askarian keeps control of Water as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Askarian is pressed up against the cage. Water has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Askarian down to the mat. Askarian avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Water shoots for a double leg takedown but Askarian sprawls well. He's pushed Water's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Water takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Askarian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Water paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Water closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Water wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askarian throws a knee to the head but misses.
Water tries to pull guard but Askarian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Water tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Askarian avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Water wants to break the clinch but can't.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Askarian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Askarian throws an elbow that misses.
Water avoids a wild elbow strike from Askarian.
Water goes for a takedown in the clinch but Askarian prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askarian lands a knee to the head.
Water is looking for a takedown.
Water fails to pull guard.
Askarian trying to stall but Water improves his position.
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 Rex Water will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Askarian tries to close the distance and clinch but Water swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Askarian tries to clinch up.
Askarian throws the kick towards the body but Water avoids it.
Water shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Water showed some decent athleticism there.
Water wants to take a breather but Askarian is having none of it.
Water sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Askarian defending well though.
Water stops Askarian from getting back to his feet.
Water trying to control from half guard but Askarian is working away.
Askarian has one foot on Water's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Askarian tries to clinch up but Water circles away and keeps his distance.
Water shoots in for a takedown but Askarian shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Askarian is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askarian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Water checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Water shoots for a takedown but Askarian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Askarian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Water is out of range.
Askarian is looking to chop away at Water's legs.
Water swats away the attempt to clinch by Askarian.
Askarian is looking to clinch.
Water shoots in but Askarian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Water avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Askarian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Water manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Askarian tries to clinch but Water moves out of range.
Askarian is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Askarian blocks a head kick by Water.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askarian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Askarian tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Water paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Askarian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Water swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Askarian walks into a jab.
Askarian is looking to clinch.
Tim Askarian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Askarian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Askarian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Askarian pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Askarian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Water tries to break the clinch but Askarian is controlling the position.
Askarian tries a knee to the head but Water blocks it.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Rex Water has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askarian just leaning against Water, taking a breather.
Askarian looking to throw knees to the head but Water is blocking nicely.
Water looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askarian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Water wants to take the fight to the mat but Askarian manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Water avoids the elbow strike from Askarian, against the cage.
Askarian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Askarian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Askarian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Water jumps guard but Askarian stands there with Water around his waist. Water gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Askarian missing with knees to the body.
Askarian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Askarian lands an elbow that stopped Water in his tracks for a moment.
Askarian stalling in the clinch but Water improves position.
Water tries to throw a body punch but Askarian avoids it by throwing Water back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askarian lands a knee to the body.
Water tries to throw a body punch but Askarian avoids it by throwing Water back against the cage.
Askarian trying to stall but Water improves his position.
Askarian misses with an elbow strike.
Askarian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Askarian stalling in the clinch but Water improves position.
Water avoids a wild elbow strike from Askarian.
Water throws a head punch that misses.
Water has had enough of the clinch but Askarian keeps him there for the moment.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Askarian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Water avoids the elbow strike from Askarian, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Askarian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Water dodges an elbow strike from Askarian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Askarian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rex Water's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Askarian misses with a low kick as Water jumps back.
Water fails with the takedown.
Askarian rushes Water and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Water blocks an elbow strike.
Askarian utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Askarian trying to control the position but instead, Water has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askarian into the cage.
Askarian is stalling here.
Askarian stalling in the clinch but Water improves position.
Askarian working aggressively here.
Water is trying to pull guard but Askarian has him pressed against the cage.
Water is trying to force a seperation but Askarian has the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askarian misses with an elbow over the top.
Water drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Water. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Askarian taking a breather.
Water tries to break free but Askarian pushes him back against the cage.
Water blocks an elbow strike.
Water blocks an elbow strike from Askarian.
Askarian throws an elbow but it misses.
Water drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Askarian gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Water is trying to pull guard but Askarian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Water tries for a takedown but Askarian manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Askarian.
Water misses with a body punch.
Askarian throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Askarian tries a knee to the head but Water blocks it.
Askarian lands an elbow inside.
Askarian misses with an elbow over the top.
Askarian is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Water is trying to drag Askarian to the mat but Askarian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Askarian misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Water tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short uppercut from Askarian.
Askarian stops a takedown attempt from Water.
Water is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Askarian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Askarian thuds his right hand into Water's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Water fails to land the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Askarian moves in looking to clinch but Water pushes him off.
Askarian tries to clinch but Water is having none of it.
Askarian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Water's calf.
Askarian wants to clinch.
Askarian takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Water fails to pull guard.
Water tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Askarian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Water blocks an elbow strike.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Water wants a takedown but no success here.
Askarian tries to stall but Water uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Askarian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Water tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Askarian smiles and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Water checks the leg kick nicely there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Water moves into the clinch successfully.
Water dodges an elbow strike from Askarian.
Tim Askarian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Askarian lands an elbow inside that Water shrugs off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Askarian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Askarian has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Askarian!
Our winner, Tim Askarian, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Casey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Casey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey gets a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Casey takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Casey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Alvarez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Casey avoids it really well and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Casey.
It looks like Tim Alvarez has been cut.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Casey misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Alvarez misses with a hook. Casey ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez shoots for a double leg takedown but Casey sprawls well. He's pushed Alvarez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Joshua Casey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Casey tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Casey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvarez shoots in looking for a takedown. Casey tries to sprawl out of it but Alvarez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Casey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvarez thows a body shot but no joy.
Casey lands a two punch combo.
Casey avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Alvarez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Alvarez looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Alvarez jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Casey is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Casey and Alvarez has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Casey keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Casey gets back to half guard.
Casey wants to get back to his feet.
Casey wants to get back to full guard.
Casey is working hard here to advance position.
Casey pushes Alvarez off looking to stand but Alvarez dives back in and keeps control.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Casey to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Casey is pulling down on Alvarez's head to control his posture.
Casey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Alvarez is controlling him.
Alvarez trying to control but Casey is working from the bottom.
Casey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Casey stops Alvarez from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Casey wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Casey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Casey wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a front kick aimed at Casey's knee but Casey avoids it well.
Casey shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez tries to clinch but Casey is having none of it.
Casey fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Casey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Alvarez's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Alvarez slaps away a takedown attempt from Casey, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alvarez misses with a takedown attempt - Casey sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Casey misses with a body kick.
Casey shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alvarez as he avoids it easily.
Alvarez has a takedown stuffed.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown attempt from Casey. Casey gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alvarez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Casey sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Casey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Casey moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Casey just stands there and leans against the cage.
Casey fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alvarez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alvarez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez fails with the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Casey. No joy for Alvarez on that attempt.
Alvarez is breathing heavily.
Casey is looking to clinch.
Casey shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey scores with a shot to the body.
Joshua Casey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Casey shoots in but Alvarez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Casey looks for a takedown but Alvarez sprawls well.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Casey as Alvarez shoots in.
Tim Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Alvarez. Casey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Casey doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Alvarez circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Casey tries to avoid it but Alvarez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Casey to the ground. Casey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Joshua Casey is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez misses with a body shot
and Casey counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alvarez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Casey misses with a takedown attempt - Alvarez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Alvarez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Alvarez wants it to stay on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Casey looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Casey closes the distance and clinches.
Casey stops a takedown attempt from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Casey tries to pull guard but Alvarez won't allow it.
Alvarez trying to land knees to the body.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Casey pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Alvarez gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Casey.
Casey is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Alvarez breaks from the clinch.
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!
Casey moves away from the strike by Alvarez.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Casey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Casey wants it to stay on the feet.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Casey.
Alvarez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Casey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Casey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tim Alvarez's cut.
That's time! Casey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Casey moves into the clinch.
Alvarez has Casey pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Casey manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Casey tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Alvarez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Alvarez wants to take the fight to the mat but Casey manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Casey has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Alvarez after a bit of a struggle.
Casey decides to pull guard.
Casey is trying to control the position but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez gets to his feet - Casey follows without any prompting.
Casey doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Casey tries to clinch up but Alvarez circles away and keeps his distance.
Casey fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Casey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casey throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looks for a takedown but Casey sprawls well.
Alvarez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Casey keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Casey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Alvarez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Casey was covering up waiting for the punch and Alvarez finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Casey pulls Alvarez in to control the position.
Casey looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casey is really struggling to control Alvarez but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Alvarez lands a couple of digs.
Casey looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez throws a strike but Casey rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alvarez wants to control the position but Casey says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Alvarez is trying to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casey throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to kick Casey off but Casey keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Casey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Alvarez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Casey prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Joshua Casey has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Casey is defended easily by Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a combination
and Casey holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Casey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Alvarez doesn't manage to clinch there - Casey circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Casey tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Casey changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alvarez tries to avoid it but Casey manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alvarez to the ground. Alvarez escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A combination from Casey does no damage.
Casey keeps the fight on the outside.
Tim Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Casey shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Casey misses.
Casey fails to land the takedown.
Casey clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alvarez tries to score a body lock takedown but Casey shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Joshua Casey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alvarez tries to land a knee to the head but Casey blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joshua Casey.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Casey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joshua Casey!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silver Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koa Kameamea (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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25
216 lbs
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215 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silver Xavier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koa Kameamea!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kameamea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xavier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.
Kameamea misses with a wild body shot.
Kameamea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Xavier throws out the jab.
Kameamea keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kameamea tries to clinch but Xavier moves away
and Xavier cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xavier showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kameamea.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Kameamea.
Nice body kick from Kameamea.
Left hook, right uppercut from Xavier.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xavier looks to score with a jab to the body but Kameamea is just out of range.
Kameamea wants to clinch up but Xavier keeps it at a distance.
Koa Kameamea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kameamea is looking to clinch.
Kameamea wants to clinch.
Xavier gets tackled into the cage by Kameamea. Kameamea maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier wants to break free but Kameamea has control.
Kameamea keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Xavier's efforts to push away.
Xavier blocks an elbow strike from Kameamea.
Kameamea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xavier is defending well for now.
Kameamea throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Xavier blocks it with crossed arms.
Xavier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kameamea comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Silver Xavier has been cut.
Kameamea putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Xavier in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kameamea lands an elbow inside that Xavier shrugs off.
Xavier takes an elbow to the forehead.
Xavier blocks the elbow strike.
Kameamea throws an elbow but it misses.
Kameamea has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Xavier wants to break free but Kameamea has control.
Kameamea tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kameamea is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xavier is defending well for now.
Xavier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Xavier tries to circle away but Kameamea has him pinned against the cage.
Kameamea keeps control of Xavier as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kameamea missing with knees to the body.
Xavier on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xavier takes a knee right on the jaw!
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Kameamea has him pressed against the cage.
Xavier blocks an elbow strike from Kameamea.
Xavier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kameamea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xavier avoids it.
Xavier avoids a wild elbow strike from Kameamea.
Xavier managing to block the knees to the body from Kameamea.
Kameamea has Xavier pressed against the cage, preventing Xavier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kameamea tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Xavier wants to break free but Kameamea has control.
Xavier is trying to break free.
Kameamea tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Xavier avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Xavier managing to block the knees to the body from Kameamea.
Xavier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kameamea tries to land knees in the clinch but Xavier avoids the damage to the body.
Kameamea prevents Xavier from breaking the clinch.
Kameamea utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Xavier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Xavier is trying to break the clinch but Kameamea is controlling him.
Xavier breaks the clinch.
Xavier lunges at Kameamea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kameamea's hand.
Xavier throws a shot from downtown. Kameamea moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kameamea looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Xavier swats away the attempt to clinch by Kameamea.
Kameamea scores with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kameamea takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kameamea is looking to clinch but Xavier is avoiding it.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kameamea moves away.
Kameamea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xavier swinging wildly here.
Kameamea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xavier counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xavier throws a sloppy head kick and Kameamea moves out of range easily.
Xavier misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Xavier keeps the fight on the outside.
Kameamea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xavier counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silver Xavier dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Silver Xavier's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kameamea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kameamea tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xavier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kameamea wants to clinch but Xavier slips to the side
and Xavier counters with a crisp one two that drops Kameamea! Xavier thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kameamea to his feet! Kameamea is in big trouble!
Silver Xavier is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kameamea tries to clinch there but Xavier circles away.
Kameamea pushes Xavier away with a front kick.
Kameamea pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xavier lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kameamea at a distance.
Kameamea tries to clinch
and Xavier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kameamea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xavier connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kameamea is breathing heavily.
Kameamea tries to clinch up but Xavier circles away and keeps his distance.
Kameamea moves in looking to clinch but Xavier pushes him off.
Kameamea has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kameamea wants to clinch
and Xavier counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kameamea closes the distance looking to clinch
and Xavier counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Xavier throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Xavier drops Kameamea with a beautiful combination! Kameamea stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Xavier is looking for the KO!
Kameamea is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kameamea tries to clinch up.
Kameamea is still on wobbly legs! Can Xavier finish him?
A punch combination from Xavier misses.
Kameamea seems to have recovered his senses.
Kameamea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xavier lands a jab to Kameamea's midsection.
Xavier lands a nice shot that snaps Kameamea's head back.
Kameamea tries to clinch up but Xavier circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice shot by Xavier.
Kameamea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Xavier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kameamea gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Kameamea tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Xavier is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Kameamea buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Kameamea!! Kameamea is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Xavier throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Silver Xavier!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Levent Kucuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Panter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dave Panter will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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211 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Levent Kucuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Panter!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kucuk lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Dave Panter has been cut.
Panter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice jab there from Panter.
Panter misses with a series of wild punches.
Panter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kucuk on the side of the head.
Kucuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Panter tries for a takedown but Kucuk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Panter fails to land with a series of punches.
Panter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kucuk lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Panter pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kucuk back to the cage. Panter follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucuk throws out a loose jab but Panter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dave Panter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Panter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice combination there by Panter.
It looks like Levent Kucuk has been cut.
Panter takes a swing at Kucuk's ribcage but misses.
Kucuk circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Panter drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Kucuk follows Panter to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Levent Kucuk!
During a confident post fight interview, Levent Kucuk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Miska Wuopio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miska Wuopio could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mark Boxer's chin.
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193 lbs
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191 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miska Wuopio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Wuopio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer throws a sloppy head kick and Wuopio moves out of range easily.
Boxer throws a nice looking combination but Wuopio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wuopio misses with a jab to the body
and Boxer counters with a good low kick that Wuopio was not able to check.
A slow jab from Wuopio misses its intended target.
Boxer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wuopio manages to avoid it.
Wuopio misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wuopio misses with a body shot.
Wuopio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wuopio.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
Boxer with a nice cross.
Boxer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boxer is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wuopio rather than just go for the knockout.
A good leg kick by Boxer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wuopio avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Wuopio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wuopio misses with a body shot.
Boxer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wuopio.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Wuopio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wuopio dodges the punch combination from Boxer.
Wuopio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boxer moves away.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Boxer misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Wuopio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wuopio keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wuopio has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Wuopio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Boxer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wuopio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer lands with a shot to the body.
Wuopio takes a swing at Boxer's ribcage but misses.
Wuopio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wuopio misses with a combination
and Boxer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wuopio is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Boxer.
Boxer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wuopio cracks a nice hook into Boxer's ribs.
Wuopio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Wuopio does no damage.
Wuopio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Boxer thows a body shot but no joy.
Wuopio looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Boxer lands a nice shot to the body.
Wuopio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wuopio. Those never looked like landing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Boxer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boxer breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Wuopio, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boxer scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boxer misses with a wild combination.
Boxer avoids the body shot from Wuopio.
Boxer lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wuopio misses with a hook to the body
and Boxer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wuopio is rocked!
Boxer lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Wuopio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer connects with a superb combination that knocks Wuopio out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Boxer before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Wuopio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mark Boxer!
Mark Boxer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Messiah Worship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaric Keresztes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Messiah Worship has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
212 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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26
210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Messiah Worship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaric Keresztes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worship fails with a takedown attempt.
Worship dives in and grabs Keresztes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keresztes pushes down on Worship's head and hops out.
Worship shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Keresztes as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Messiah Worship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worship moves in looking to clinch but Keresztes pushes him off.
Worship will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Keresztes wants to clinch.
Worship throws a nice looking combination but Keresztes bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Keresztes tries to clinch up.
Worship circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keresztes tries to clinch there but Worship circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worship will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Keresztes fails to land with a series of punches.
Keresztes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Worship manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Keresztes stuffs the takedown attempt from Worship. Worship gets slowly back to his feet.
Keresztes clinches up with Worship and pushes him back against the cage.
Keresztes lands a nice elbow.
Keresztes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Worship tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keresztes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Keresztes managing to block the knees to the body from Worship.
Worship working hard to break the clinch.
Worship tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Worship has had enough of the clinch but Keresztes keeps him there for the moment.
Keresztes misses with a knee strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Keresztes.
Keresztes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Worship's efforts to push away.
Worship jumps guard but Keresztes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Worship takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keresztes controlling the action here for a moment.
Keresztes landing knees to the body.
Worship is breathing heavily.
Keresztes with a knee to the head.
Keresztes lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Keresztes.
Keresztes misses with a knee strike.
Keresztes connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A knee to the head by Keresztes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes misses with a knee strike.
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but Worship blocks it.
Worship wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Worship is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Keresztes pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Keresztes lands a good knee to the midsection. Worship won't want to take too many of those.
Worship jumps guard and drags Keresztes to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Keresztes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Keresztes's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jaric Keresztes.
Keresztes darts in and clinches Worship up against the cage.
Worship tries to break free but Keresztes pushes him back against the cage.
Worship takes a knee right on the jaw!
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but Worship blocks it.
Keresztes has Worship pressed against the cage.
Keresztes landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keresztes misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaric Keresztes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Keresztes throws a jab when Worship was well out of range.
Worship closes the distance and pushes Keresztes back into the cage.
Keresztes will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Worship up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keresztes obliges.
Keresztes has Worship pushed against the cage.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes misses with a knee to the head.
Keresztes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keresztes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but Worship blocks it.
Keresztes misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worship is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Keresztes is defending well for now.
Worship tries to break free but Keresztes pushes him back against the cage.
Keresztes managing to block the knees to the body from Worship.
Keresztes with a knee to the head.
Keresztes stalling.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keresztes just leaning against Worship, taking a breather.
Worship wants to break the clinch but can't.
Keresztes lands a good knee to the midsection. Worship won't want to take too many of those.
Keresztes scores with a knee to the head.
Keresztes taking a breather.
Worship's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Worship slips a straight right by Keresztes.
Sloppy strikes from Worship. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes tries to clinch but Worship moves out of range.
Worship tries to clinch but Keresztes is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keresztes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worship pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Messiah Worship seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keresztes swats away the attempt to clinch by Worship.
Keresztes tries to clinch but Worship is having none of it.
Worship tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Keresztes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Messiah Worship is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Keresztes is looking to clinch but Worship is avoiding it.
Keresztes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jaric Keresztes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keresztes tries to clinch up
and Worship counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Keresztes thinking.
Worship moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Worship lands a two punch combo.
Keresztes tries to clinch but Worship moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Worship misses with the combination.
Keresztes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worship swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Keresztes tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes clinches with his opponent.
Keresztes is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Keresztes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Worship is trying to drag Keresztes to the mat but Keresztes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Keresztes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Worship.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Messiah Worship. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keresztes lands a knee to the head.
Keresztes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keresztes with a knee to the head.
Keresztes landing knees to the head.
Keresztes scores with a knee to the head.
Keresztes throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaric Keresztes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Worship fails with the takedown.
Worship throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Worship circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Keresztes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Worship closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Worship keeps the fight on the outside.
Keresztes misses with a wild combination.
Messiah Worship is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Worship.
Keresztes is rocked!
Worship tries to bum rush Keresztes with a series of wild strikes but Keresztes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Keresztes is still on wobbly legs! Can Worship finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keresztes moves away from the strike by Worship.
Worship throws a right and a left that Keresztes avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worship looks to land a combination but Keresztes avoids it well.
Keresztes seems to have recovered his senses.
Keresztes tries to clinch but Worship is having none of it.
Keresztes forces Worship back against the cage and clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keresztes.
Keresztes putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Worship in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Keresztes looking to throw knees to the head but Worship is blocking nicely.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keresztes obliges.
Keresztes landing knees to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keresztes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keresztes obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Keresztes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Keresztes misses with a knee strike.
Keresztes landing knees to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes connects with a knee to the head.
Keresztes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keresztes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Keresztes obliges.
Keresztes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Keresztes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Worship has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keresztes working Worship over with knees to the body.
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Worship is looking to break free of the clinch but Keresztes has double underhooks.
Keresztes has Worship pressed against the cage, preventing Worship from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Keresztes connects with a knee to the head.
Keresztes misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worship is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keresztes misses with a knee to the head.
Worship tries to pull guard but Keresztes holds him up against the cage and eventually Worship drops back down to his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Worship's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Worship is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Keresztes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Keresztes.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Worship tries to break the clinch but Keresztes is controlling the position.
Keresztes landing knees to the head.
Keresztes tries to land a knee to the head but Worship blocks with his arms.
Worship wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keresztes landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keresztes scores with a knee to the head.
Keresztes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Worship's face.
Keresztes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Keresztes connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keresztes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Keresztes misses with an elbow strike.
Keresztes taking a breather.
Keresztes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Worship blocks it with crossed arms.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Keresztes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Worship blocks it with crossed arms.
A knee to the head by Keresztes.
Keresztes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Worship is defending well for now.
Messiah Worship has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jaric Keresztes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Keresztes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaric Keresztes!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Mirinda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ogustivimus Amavimus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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25
255 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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19
279 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced |
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Decent boxing
Very confident |
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Mirinda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ogustivimus Amavimus!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mirinda misses with a takedown
and Amavimus counters with a straight right hand.
Amavimus connects with a body shot.
Mirinda is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mirinda takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Amavimus attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mirinda walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Amavimus! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ogustivimus Amavimus!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stan Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole River (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). River has chosen Creedence Clearwater Revival - Born On The Bayou as his entrance music. Cole River has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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23
180 lbs
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175 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stan Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole River!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson lands with a kick to the temple. River shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
River dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and River connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
River moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Johnson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson misses with the combination.
A solid leg kick lands there for River.
Johnson misses with an uppercut
and River counters with an outside leg kick.
River lands a right hook to the body.
River scores with a leg kick.
River throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson misses the jab.
River with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
River lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but River shows good takedown defense.
River cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by River.
River scores with a leg kick.
River feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. River then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cole River is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by River.
River has Johnson up against the cage in a clinch.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River is stalling here.
River blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
River using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
River breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
River connects with the punch.
Good leg kick by River there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
River scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
River throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
River lands a front kick.
Jab, jab by River - just one landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Johnson crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from River - the referee stops the clock and Johnson gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says River. Johnson manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
River lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
River feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Stan Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice inside leg kick there by River. That's going to slow Johnson down.
River is looking to slow Johnson down with leg kicks.
Johnson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
River thows a body kick. Johnson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
River clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Johnson takes an elbow to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stan Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River breaks from the clinch.
River connects with a leg kick. Johnson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from River, right into the meat.
River bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
River dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
River scores with a kick to the midsection.
River feints a jab promting Johnson to slip. River then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Johnson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
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!
River misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with the body kick
and River counters with a thumping low kick.
River connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
River checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
River connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! River throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Johnson is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Cole River!
Cole River is the new welterweight champion!
Post fight, Cole River stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for bringing me in, hope the new boss liked the show. Who's next? '.
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