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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koni Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes to the cage accompanied by Maui Boy. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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Good takedowns
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koni Maximus! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Jackson! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maximus misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Maximus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jackson but Jackson pushes him off and we're back to square one. Jackson swinging wildly here.
Maximus tries for a takedown but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Koni Maximus. That's going to take a lot out of him. Jackson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Jackson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Maximus manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maximus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Maximus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Jackson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Maximus's closed guard. He's half up but Maximus has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Maximus pivots and extends the arm, Jackson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Maximus! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Koni Maximus! Koni Maximus 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dedric Knowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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180 lbs
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167 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dedric Knowles! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Crow! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Crow takes one on the button. Crow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Knowles checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Knowles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Knowles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Crow. Crow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Crow throws out a leg kick but Knowles moves out of range and Crow only half commits. Crow throws a leg kick and Knowles counters with a thumping low kick. Crow fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Knowles sprawls well initially but Crow persists and gets the takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Crow prevents Knowles from standing back up.
Crow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. Crow thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Crow works his way into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Crow sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! Crow controlling the position easily from mount. Crow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Knowles blocking the ground and pound. Crow is working for a guillotine from mount but Knowles frees his head quite easily.
Crow landing strikes from the mount and Knowles is in trouble!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Crow raining down hammerfists from mount. Crow lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Crow throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. Crow throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Crow with good strikes from the mount here! Crow quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Crow but it's paid off an Knowles is forced to tap! Nice work by Crow.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Crow!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Azrael Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon comes to the cage accompanied by Kool Keith - Sex Style. Craig Clendennon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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153 lbs
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166 cm
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147 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Azrael Hunter! The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunter misses with a takedown attempt and Clendennon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Clendennon throws a leg kick but Hunter checks it. Clendennon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunter. Hunter doesn't succeed with the takedown and Clendennon counters with a lovely straight right hand! Craig Clendennon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Azrael Hunter. A head kick misses from Hunter. Clendennon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Clendennon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Clendennon avoids it really well and circles away. Clendennon moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round. Knees to the body from Clendennon.
Hunter tries to pull guard but Clendennon won't allow it.
Clendennon prevents the takedown attempt.
Clendennon crunches a lovely knee into Hunter's ribcage. Hunter looks winded! Clendennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Clendennon stalling the fight.
Clendennon lands a nice uppercut. Clendennon lands a shot to the body. Hunter misses with a knee strike.
Clendennon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hunter's defenses. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Clendennon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hunter backwards. Hunter can't get the takedown.
Clendennon trying to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Clendennon lands a damaging elbow. Hunter takes an elbow to the forehead. Hunter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Clendennon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Clendennon misses with a knee strike.
Clendennon drops Hunter with a big knee straight up the middle! Hunter is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Hunter is rocked! Clendennon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hunter is still on wobbly legs! Can Clendennon finish him? Clendennon dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Clendennon circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Hunter tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Clendennon wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Craig Clendennon! Craig Clendennon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lanastar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Faustine Rod Dael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Lanastar has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Lanastar! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Faustine Rod Dael! The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dael will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dael thows a body shot but no joy. Dael misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dael throws a head kick but Lanastar moves out of range.
Lanastar connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. A telegraphed right hand from Dael misses the target. Dael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dael is looking to clinch but Lanastar is avoiding it.
Lanastar wants to clinch. Dael misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dael drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Lanastar lands a really nice looking cross but Dael seems unphased.
Lanastar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Lanastar scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. A looping hook to the body misses from Lanastar. Dael does a little dance to reset his feet. Lanastar ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Jamie Lanastar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dael shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lanastar pinned against the cage. Lanastar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Lanastar misses with a hook. Lanastar lands an overhand right. Dael throws a head kick that misses. Dael shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lanastar but Lanastar pushes him off and we're back to square one. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Lanastar lunges at Dael with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dael's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lanastar throws a right and a left that both miss. Dael walks into a stiff left hand from Lanastar. Dael throws a shot from downtown. Lanastar moves away and avoids it. Lanastar clinches with his opponent.
Dael pulls guard effortlessly. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Dael kicks Lanastar off and gets to his feet. Dael looks to land a left hand but Lanastar moved out of range nicely. Dael shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lanastar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Dael takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dael pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dael takes a shot right to the bread basket. Lanastar lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Lanastar blocks a head kick by Dael.
Lanastar lands a right hook to the body.
Dael misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Jamie Lanastar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faustine Rod Dael. Lanastar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dael paws at him with a jab and circles away. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Lanastar steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Dael. That one must have hurt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Lanastar 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.
Lanastar rushes Dael and presses him up against the cage. Dael is working for takedown but Lanastar is calmly controlling the position for now. Lanastar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lanastar is defending well against a takedown attempt. A body shot lands from Lanastar.
Lanastar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lanastar lands a nice uppercut. Dael tries to stall but Lanastar uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dael keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lanastar's efforts to push away. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lanastar takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Lanastar is trying to force a seperation but Dael has the dominant position. Lanastar is trying to break the clinch but Dael is controlling him. Dael goes for a takedown attempt but Lanastar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jamie Lanastar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faustine Rod Dael.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dael shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lanastar's guard. Lanastar wants to sweep but no luck. Lanastar is trying to keep Dael in close.
Lanastar utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Lanastar looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Lanastar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lanastar tries to get out of the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jamie Lanastar wasn't doing enough on the ground. Lanastar tries to clinch but Dael moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lanastar throws a jab when Dael was well out of range. Dael ducks under a wild hook from Lanastar. Lanastar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Dael shoots in but Lanastar avoids the takedown attempt easily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lanastar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lanastar tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Dael throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Dael misses with a straight left. Lanastar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Dael throws a head kick but Lanastar moves out of range.
Lanastar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lanastar lands a lovely overhand right. Dael misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dael throws a nice looking combination but Lanastar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dael throws a head kick but Lanastar moves out of range.
Dael throws a head kick that Lanastar semi-blocks.
Dael throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dael drives through with a takedown into guard. Dael is breathing heavily. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lanastar is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Dael trying to control the position from guard on top but Lanastar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dael throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dael stopping the sweep attempt from Lanastar. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Lanastar dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lanastar avoids the head kick by Dael.
Lanastar lunges at Dael with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dael's hand. Dael shoots in looking for a takedown. Lanastar tries to sprawl out of it but Dael keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lanastar manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Dael misses with a body punch
and Lanastar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Faustine Rod Dael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lanastar slaps away a takedown attempt from Dael, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nice body punch from Lanastar. Lanastar getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dael moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lanastar uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Dael takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lanastar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lanastar lands a slapping body shot.
Lanastar drops Dael with a beautiful combination! Dael stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lanastar is looking for the KO!
Dael is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lanastar instigates a clinch. Lanastar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Dael takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lanastar clinches up with Dael and pushes him back against the cage. Dael goes for a takedown attempt but Lanastar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jamie Lanastar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Faustine Rod Dael. Lanastar 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.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lanastar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Dael misses with the combination.
Lanastar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lanastar jabs Dael to the body, keeping him at a distance. Lanastar scores with a jab. Lanastar scores with a hook to the body. Dael takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Dael takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Dael is still on wobbly legs! Can Lanastar finish him? Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dael takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Dael seems to have recovered his senses. Lanastar lands a big uppercut and Dael crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Dael looks OK. Lanastar waves Dael back to his feet! Lanastar scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dael get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Dael stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Lanastar runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Lanastar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Trainor Trainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lazaro Molina (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trainor Trainer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trainor Trainer! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazaro Molina! The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Molina scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Trainor Trainer has been cut. Trainer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Molina sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Trainer somewhat. Molina tries to clinch up but Trainer circles away and keeps his distance. Trainer wants to clinch. Trainer looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Trainer trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Molina is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round. Trainer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Trainer stands and throws Molina's legs to the side, diving into side control. Trainer is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. Trainer has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Trainer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trainer controls the position from side control. Molina tries to buck Trainer off but Trainer is having none of it. Molina manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. Molina trying to hold on to Trainer's head to control him but Trainer postures up.
Trainer prevents Molina from improving his position. Trainer content to control rather than advance. Trainer is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Trainer is looking to take a break and control but Molina is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Trainer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Trainer trying to control from Molina's half guard. Molina has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Molina trying to control the position.
Trainer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Trainer trying to control the position from guard on top but Molina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Molina trying to keep a closed guard but Trainer is proving a slippery customer.
Molina wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Trainer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Lazaro Molina hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart. Molina fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trainer on the side of the head. Lazaro Molina is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Trainer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Molina on his heels. He'll look to pass Molina's guard now, I'm sure. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Trainer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Molina is keeping the position for now. Trainer is working hard here to advance position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Trainer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trainor Trainer dominated that round. The cut man is working on Trainor Trainer's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trainer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Molina. Trainor Trainer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Trainer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Molina lands a jab. Molina digs a good hook to Trainer's body.
Molina connects with a body shot that sends Trainer's belly button to the back. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Trainer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Trainer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Trainor Trainer's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round. Molina clobbers Trainer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Molina throws out a powerful jab. Molina steps in with a hook that catches Trainer right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Molina follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Trainer looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lazaro Molina! Jumping up and down and very excited, Lazaro Molina waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gokou San (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Johnson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gokou San! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrious Johnson! The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! San thows a body shot but no joy. San shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but San finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. San prevents Johnson from standing back up.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work. San postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Johnson keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. San controls the pace of the fight for a moment. San postures up.
Demetrious Johnson has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet. Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. San swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. San shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but San finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. San is figuring out what he wants to do next. San is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position. San working Johnson over with strikes. San is controlling the pace.
San missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. San throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. San looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. San wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. San content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. San is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it. Johnson is not content to let San control the position. San controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson is trying to stand back up but San is controlling him
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Gokou San. Johnson swings away with a body shot that misses
and San counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Demetrious Johnson has been cut. Johnson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
San looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. San takes a body punch but keeps moving. San throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot. Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Johnson misses with a wild body shot. Jab from Johnson. 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! San shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Johnson looking to control.
San throws a big elbow that misses. Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. San wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving. San might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Johnson working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gokou San dominated that round. The cut man is working on Demetrious Johnson's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
San drives through with a takedown into guard. Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San. Gokou San overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. San is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Johnson is trying to keep San in close.
San throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely. Johnson looking for a guillotine here but San defends easily.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but San can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Johnson keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
San trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. San trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round. San throws a big elbow that misses. Johnson is trying to keep San in close.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. San tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. San stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. San not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. San postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demetrious Johnson. San misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps San thinking. Johnson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away. The crowd cheers as Johnson lands an impressive looking overhand right. San doesn't seem phased though. Johnson connects with a body shot. Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from San.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but San moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. San does a little dance to reset his feet. Demetrious Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Johnson takes a swing at San's ribcage but misses. San avoids the body shot from Johnson.
Demetrious Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice defenses there by San. Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
San drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Johnson keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. San passes easily into side control. Nice work. San 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Johnson takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Johnson on the wrong end of some ground and pound. Johnson is looking for a sweep. San landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. San lands a decent elbow from side control. Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! San is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Johnson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. San lands a strong strike to the head of Johnson. That's dazed him! San looking to finish here. Johnson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - San lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gokou San!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eldoth Kron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romino Seratti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kron comes to the cage accompanied by Afterworld. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eldoth Kron! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romino Seratti! The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Seratti darts in and clinches Kron up against the cage. Seratti tries a body shot but Kron blocks it.
Seratti misses with the head strike.
Seratti is leaning against Kron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Nice body punch from Seratti. Seratti misses with the head strike.
Kron has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Seratti avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Kron is looking for a takedown. Kron wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldoth Kron. That's going to take a lot out of him. Kron can't break the clinch.
Seratti prevents the takedown attempt.
Seratti tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kron's elbow. Seratti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kron goes for a takedown attempt but Seratti pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Seratti gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kron to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seratti being controlled here, momentarily. Kron looking to pass the guard. Seratti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kron. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Seratti can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kron controls the pace. Kron won't allow Seratti to sweep him here. Kron not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Eldoth Kron wasn't doing enough on the ground. Seratti jabs at Kron's body. Kron throws a jab but it's blocked by Seratti. Seratti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kron, pushing him back against the cage. Seratti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Seratti lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kron or not. Seratti softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Kron wants to break free but Seratti has control.
Kron can't get the takedown.
Seratti is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Seratti misses with a hook from the clinch. Seratti lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kron backwards. Seratti prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seratti. Seratti scores with a hook to the body. Seratti gets underhooks to prevent Kron's takedown attempt.
Seratti blocks a body shot from Kron. Seratti working aggressively here.
Seratti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kron gets control of Seratti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kron will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Seratti won't allow Kron to sweep him here. Kron is working hard here to advance position. Kron wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seratti misses with a body shot.
Kron throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Seratti was covering up waiting for the punch and Kron finishes the takedown easily into guard. This has been an exciting period of action! Kron is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Seratti keeping full guard, as Kron tries to pass. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kron is stalling in the full guard. Kron throws a big right hand that misses. 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 Eldoth Kron will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kron changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Seratti tries to avoid it but Kron manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Seratti to the ground. Seratti escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Eldoth Kron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Kron looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Kron content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Seratti is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Kron perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Seratti is looking to escape. Kron is taking a breather. Seratti says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup. Seratti wants to control but Kron is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Eldoth Kron wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Seratti has closed the distance and engaged Kron in a clinch.
Kron is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Seratti gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Kron is trying to break the clinch but Seratti has him pressed against the cage. Seratti pushes Kron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kron is trying to drag Seratti to the mat but Seratti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldoth Kron. That's going to take a lot out of him. Seratti throws a head punch that misses. A head punch blocked on the inside by Kron. Kron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Seratti smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Kron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Seratti. Seratti closes the distance and clinches. Kron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seratti just stands there and leans against the cage. Kron jumps guard but Seratti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Kron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Seratti after a bit of a struggle. Romino Seratti seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Kron blocks an uppercut.
Kron avoiding damage as Seratti throws knees to the body.
Kron dodges an elbow strike from Seratti.
That's three minutes gone in the round. With the fighters up against the cage, Kron throws an elbow but misses. Kron managing to block the knees to the body from Seratti.
Seratti misses with a punch to the body.
Seratti misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kron tries for a takedown but Seratti manages to get underhooks.
Seratti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kron blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kron wants to take the fight to the mat but Seratti manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Kron misses with a punch to the body.
A short body shot lands from Seratti as the two fighters clinch.
Seratti lands an elbow inside that Kron shrugs off. Seratti lands a body punch. Seratti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Seratti tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kron avoids it. Kron is trying to drag Seratti to the mat but Seratti just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. Seratti lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kron. Seratti blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Seratti tries to throw a body punch but Kron avoids it by throwing Seratti back against the cage. Kron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seratti just stands there and leans against the cage. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Seratti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Seratti lands a shot to the body. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Kron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seratti just stands there and leans against the cage. Seratti lands a shot to the body. Kron blocks a body shot from Seratti. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Romino Seratti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Seratti rushes Kron and presses him up against the cage. Kron wants a takedown but no success here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Seratti misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Seratti. Seratti tries a body shot but Kron blocks it.
Kron is trying to pull guard but Seratti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Kron has Seratti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Seratti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eldoth Kron. That's going to take a lot out of him. Seratti working some nice short punches in the clinch. Kron blocks a body shot from Seratti. Seratti misses with a short punch on the inside. Kron wants a takedown.
Kron wants a takedown but no success here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Seratti pushes Kron back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Seratti tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Kron fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Seratti gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kron.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Kron is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Kron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Seratti misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Seratti misses with a hook from the clinch. Kron prevents a body shot from Seratti. Seratti lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Seratti lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kron backwards. Kron tries to pull guard but Seratti won't allow it.
Kron takes a shot to the head. Seratti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Seratti obliges. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Kron tries to score a body lock takedown but Seratti shows good agility there to stay on his feet. A short left from Seratti. Seratti tries to throw a body punch but Kron avoids it by throwing Seratti back against the cage. Seratti can't find room to land a body shot as Kron controls the action.
Seratti throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Krons head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice body punch from Seratti. Seratti lands an elbow that stopped Kron in his tracks for a moment.
Kron is rocked!
It looks like Eldoth Kron has been cut. Seratti lands a body punch in the clinch. Oh Kron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Seratti scores with a hook to the body. Kron seems to have got his legs back now. Kron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Seratti digs a right hand into Kron's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kron's gas tank. Seratti throws a big uppercut that drops Kron! More strikes from Seratti and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Kron lies dazed against the cage as Seratti celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Romino Seratti! Romino Seratti is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sith One (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think One might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sith . Quala Bear is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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216 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sith One! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quala Bear! The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! One needs to keep his hands up - Bear had a free shot at his head there. A big left from Bear misses. One misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Bear scores with a jab. One acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Bear throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent One stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Bear throws a lazy uppercut
and One counters by moving into the clinch. One has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bear clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Bear is trying to stand back up. One is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bear has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. One struggling to land strikes to the head as Bear covers up. One controlling well, preventing Bear from escaping the position.
One struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Bear trying to control the hands but One breaks the grip. One has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Bear. Bear breaks One's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but One is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bear throws a big elbow that misses. One is looking for a triangle but Bear pushes his legs off easily.
One is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bear stands up over One, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. One has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bear can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! Bear stopping the sweep attempt from One. This has been an exciting period of action! Bear wants to stand but One is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. One keeping full guard, as Bear tries to pass. Bear postures up in One's guard and throws a big left but One blocks it. One manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bear is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, One cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bear bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Bear is posturing up here but One has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bear tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bear has to tap! Slick submission there by One!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sith One! A very excited looking Sith One made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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