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UPF 16: A New Beginning PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroft comes to the cage accompanied by Ironman - Black Sabbath. Jeremy Kroft could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marion Polk's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Kroft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marion Polk!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polk misses with a body kick.
Kroft takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Polk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A punch combination from Polk misses.
Kroft fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polk manages to avoid it.
Polk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Polk blocks a head kick by Kroft.
Polk misses with a right hand
and Kroft counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kroft keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polk's corner calls for a 1-2. Polk obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Polk swings for the body but Kroft moves out of range.
Polk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polk lands a nice hook to Kroft's body. Kroft takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Polk throws a hook to the side of Kroft's head but Kroft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Polk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Polk.
Polk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kroft displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polk throws out the jab.
Polk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kroft defending well as Polk loads up on a big left hand.
Polk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kroft misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kroft doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Polk tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Polk throws a body kick that misses.
Polk throws a combination. Kroft tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Polk lands a body shot.
Polk displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Polk.
Polk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Polk lands a jab to the nose.
Kroft tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Polk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Polk throws a right hand that misses
letting Kroft counter with a right hand.
Good exchange - Polk coming out on top.
Kroft moves out of range of the body kick.
Polk missing with a left hand there. Kroft was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Polk misses with a body kick.
Nice jab there from Polk.
Kroft has closed the distance and engaged Polk in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk tries to break free but Kroft pushes him back against the cage.
Polk trying to land knees to the body.
Kroft missing with knees to the body.
Polk keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kroft's efforts to push away.
Polk scores with a shot to the side of Kroft's head.
Kroft escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Polk gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kroft counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Polk scores with a jab to the head.
Polk throws an overhand right that lands on Kroft's shoulder, as Kroft tries to avoid the shot.
Kroft uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polk.
Kroft clinches.
Polk stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroft manages to break the clinch.
Kroft misses with a head kick.
Polk lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kroft circles away quickly and effectively.
Kroft has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kroft misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Polk.
Polk scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kroft doesn't seem bothered though.
Decent striking displayed by Polk there.
Kroft tries to move into range but Polk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kroft dodges the punch combination from Polk.
Polk connects with a body shot that sends Kroft's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marion Polk 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.
Polk takes a swing at Kroft's ribcage but misses.
Polk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kroft blocks a jab.
Kroft uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polk.
Polk throws out a loose jab but Kroft uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polk ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Polk misses with a straight left.
Polk misses with a straight right.
Polk looks to land a combination but Kroft avoids it well.
A big right from Polk misses.
Kroft scores with a leg kick.
Polk tries a head kick but it misses.
Polk lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Polk. Kroft does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kroft throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Polk avoids the head kick by Kroft.
Polk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kroft ducks under a wild hook from Polk.
Polk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Polk misses with a low kick.
Polk jabs Kroft to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marion Polk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Polk fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Polk cracks Kroft with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kroft throws the kick towards the body but Polk avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Polk misses.
Good shot there by Polk.
Polk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kroft takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Polk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kroft throws out the jab.
Polk misses with a head kick.
Kroft moves out of range of the body kick from Polk.
Kroft keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Polk throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kroft scores with a kick to the body.
Polk is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kroft lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroft throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kroft rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polk avoids the head kick by Kroft.
A decent looking cross lands there for Polk.
Polk throws a lazy uppercut
and Kroft counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kroft avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kroft tries a head kick but it misses.
Polk missing with a left hand there. Kroft was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Polk misses the target.
Polk tries to land a front kick but Kroft steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kroft misses with a two punch combination.
Polk throws a sloppy head kick and Kroft moves out of range easily.
Polk lands a nice looking body shot.
Kroft is looking to clinch but Polk is avoiding it.
Polk misses with a two punch combination.
Kroft takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kroft keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Polk.
Marion Polk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polk sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kroft moves out of range of the body kick from Polk.
Polk throws a right and a left that Kroft avoids nicely.
Kroft moves away from the strike by Polk.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marion Polk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. This is the final round!
Kroft slips a jab from Polk.
Kroft moves away from the strike by Polk.
Polk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polk swings widly with a right hand
and Kroft counters with a head kick.
Polk throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Polk throws an overhand right that lands on Kroft's shoulder, as Kroft tries to avoid the shot.
Polk wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Polk throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Polk misses.
Kroft uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polk.
Kroft tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kroft takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Polk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kroft manages to avoid it.
Kroft misses with a kick to the body.
Polk scores with a jab. Kroft acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A head kick from Polk lands but Kroft takes it in his stride.
Polk throws a right hand that misses
and Kroft counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Polk is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kroft lands a big head kick that sends Polk to the canvas! Kroft follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy Kroft!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jeremy Kroft waved his t-shirt featuring Unique Wear and Custom Design's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mualzavata Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Animai comes into the arena with Never Back Down - Linkin Park blaring out of the sound system. Buddy Stevens is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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192 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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170 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mualzavata Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Animai shoots in looking for a takedown. Stevens tries to sprawl out of it but Animai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stevens manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stevens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Animai has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Animai is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stevens's half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Animai is trying for a kimura here. Stevens looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Animai wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mualzavata Animai!
After winning the bout, Mualzavata Animai thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guess Who (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Disamsam (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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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue 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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guess Who!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Disamsam!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Disamsam scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Who looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Who swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Who misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Disamsam moves into range and clinches up with Who.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Who.
Disamsam scores with a hook to the body.
Disamsam lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Disamsam lands a nice shot to the body.
Disamsam has a couple of punches blocked by Who.
Disamsam keeps control of Who as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Disamsam.
Who has a couple of punches blocked by Disamsam.
Who misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Disamsam swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Who trying to control the position but instead, Disamsam has worked for underhooks and has pushed Who into the cage.
Disamsam misses with a hook from the clinch.
Who trying to stall but Disamsam improves his position.
Still in the clinch, Disamsam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Who blocks a body shot from Disamsam.
Disamsam scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Disamsam goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Who really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Disamsam working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Disamsam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Who's efforts to push away.
Disamsam pushes Who back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Disamsam lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Disamsam makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Disamsam has a couple of punches blocked by Who.
Disamsam lands a nice shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disamsam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Disamsam scores with a nice short uppercut.
Disamsam blocking some punches.
Disamsam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Disamsam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Who backwards.
Who is rocked!
Disamsam tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Who's elbow.
Oh Who is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Disamsam blocks a body shot from Who.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Disamsam lands a nice shot to the body.
Who seems to have got his legs back now.
Disamsam throws a punch but it's blocked by Who.
Disamsam misses with a short punch on the inside.
Who blocks a body shot from Disamsam.
Disamsam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Who.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Disamsam lands a body punch in 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!
Who blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Disamsam lands with a short shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Disamsam.
Disamsam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Disamsam.
A right hand to the body from Disamsam.
Disamsam stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Who misses with a hook to the ribs.
Disamsam throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Whos head.
A right hook to the body lands for Disamsam.
Disamsam lands a left hand that snaps the head of Who backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disamsam.
Disamsam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Who backwards.
Disamsam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Who backwards.
Disamsam digs a right hand underneath Who's ribcage. Who let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Disamsam.
Disamsam lands a hook that snaps the head of Who backwards.
Disamsam lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Who backwards.
A shot in the inside from Disamsam.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Disamsam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Disamsam lands with a right to the head.
Disamsam is working Who over against the cage.
Who wants to break the clinch but can't.
Disamsam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Who backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Who.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Disamsam.
Nice body punch from Disamsam - that landed with a thud.
Disamsam lands a nice uppercut.
Who's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Disamsam has Who pressed against the cage, preventing Who from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Disamsam fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Disamsam.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Disamsam creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Disamsam lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Disamsam lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Disamsam fails to land.
Who blocks an uppercut.
Disamsam working aggressively here.
Disamsam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Disamsam.
Disamsam lands a hook to the side of the head.
Disamsam softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Disamsam working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Disamsam.
Disamsam lands with a light punch inside.
Disamsam doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Disamsam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Who backwards.
Disamsam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Who backwards.
Who has a couple of punches blocked by Disamsam.
Disamsam lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Who.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Disamsam.
A short right from Disamsam.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Disamsam lands a right hand that snaps the head of Who backwards.
Disamsam creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Who with a big uppercut! Who tries to clinch up but Disamsam pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Who to the mat! Who covers up and Disamsam unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mark Disamsam!
A victorious Mark Disamsam thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Box Glove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Goldman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Box Glove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glove misses with a series of wild punches.
Goldman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Glove did well to prevent Goldman getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goldman is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Goldman is trying to work for a kimura but Glove is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman working Glove over with strikes.
Goldman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goldman blocks the strikes from Glove.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goldman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goldman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Glove is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Goldman!
After winning the bout, Tony Goldman thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesph Ely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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139 lbs
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145 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesph Ely!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Jacobs as Ely shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ely.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ely has a takedown stuffed.
Tim Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joesph Ely.
Ely shoots in for a double leg but Jacobs sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ely is looking to clinch.
Jacobs shoots in and bounces Ely off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ely looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ely wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Ely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ely wants to get back to his feet but Jacobs is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ely keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Jacobs.
Jacobs closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ely's guard.
Ely utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jacobs wants to pass the guard but Ely is keeping the position.
Jacobs trying to control but Ely is working from the bottom.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ely thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jacobs drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jacobs jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ely looking to control.
Ely is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ely keeping moving, preventing Jacobs from controlling successfully.
Ely is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jacobs's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Ely keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Jacobs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ely.
Jacobs tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jacobs looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jacobs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ely's waist but Ely gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jacobs off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jacobs is defended easily by Ely.
Ely fails with the takedown.
Ely looking to score a takedown here. Jacobs is defending well but Ely drives through and ends up in Jacobs's guard.
Ely must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ely in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jacobs looking for a guillotine here but Ely defends easily.
Ely looking to pass the guard.
Jacobs working a defensive guard here.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ely stays in close to Jacobs's body and controls the position.
Jacobs looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Jacobs dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jacobs looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ely is fending him off so far but Jacobs persists. Nope, Ely circles away and we're back to standing.
Ely changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jacobs looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jacobs can't do much from the bottom here.
Jacobs is looking for a sweep.
Ely wants to stand but Jacobs has his arm trapped.
Ely is trying to get an arm triangle but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs wants to control but Ely postures up.
Jacobs holding on.
Jacobs manages to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ely is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Jacobs wants to control but Ely is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ely working the head and body with strikes.
Jacobs works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ely has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jacobs is proving hard to escape from.
Jacobs pulls Ely in close to his closed guard and prevents Ely from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ely postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ely stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jacobs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ely being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Jacobs.
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt.
Ely tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jacobs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ely somewhat.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ely as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Ely sprawls well. Ely wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet.
Ely shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ely gets slowly back to his feet.
Joesph Ely is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ely decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ely is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.
Jacobs is looking to control Ely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jacobs avoid being mounted?
Ely looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Jacobs is trying to maintain the position but Ely is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ely is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ely is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jacobs wants to control but Ely is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joesph Ely will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jacobs fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Ely but Ely pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jacobs dives in and grabs Ely's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ely pushes down on Jacobs's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ely.
Ely dives in and grabs Jacobs's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jacobs pushes down on Ely's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ely.
Ely shoots in for a takedown but Jacobs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jacobs shoots in looking for a takedown. Ely tries to sprawl out of it but Jacobs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ely manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jacobs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ely counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet but Ely passes into half guard.
Ely trying to control the action but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Ely prevents Jacobs from improving his position.
Ely throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jacobs trying to control here.
Ely is trying to work for a kimura but Jacobs is defending well.
Ely looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to control but can't.
Tim Jacobs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jacobs manages to get to full guard.
Ely missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ely is fighting to break Jacobs's control of his arms but Jacobs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ely postures up.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Ely from controlling successfully.
Jacobs controls Ely momentarily but Ely frees himself.
Ely is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Jacobs.
Jacobs with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ely counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Ely from controlling successfully.
Ely trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jacobs looking to control.
Ely trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ely moves into range and clinches up with Jacobs.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Ely turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ely breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ely lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Ely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ely decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ely trying to control from half guard but Jacobs is working away.
Jacobs has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ely is working away from the top position though.
Ely in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Jacobs tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ely!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joesph Ely!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Matrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Kalizhnikov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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183 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Matrione!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalizhnikov throws a leg kick which misses Matrione's front leg but catches the back leg as Matrione tries to avoid it.
Matrione misses with a straight left.
Kalizhnikov drops Matrione with a beautiful combination! Matrione stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kalizhnikov is looking for the KO!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kalizhnikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kalizhnikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalizhnikov lands a left and a right that send Matrione crashing to the mat, dazed. Kalizhnikov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Matrione thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kalizhnikov shoots in but Matrione avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kalizhnikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matrione.
Kalizhnikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matrione to the mat! Matrione manages to get full guard.
Kalizhnikov stands and steps away. Matrione gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kalizhnikov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov stands up and beckons Matrione to his feet.
Matrione keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalizhnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalizhnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matrione on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Matrione throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matrione misses the jab.
Kalizhnikov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kalizhnikov thumps Matrione with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Matrione. No joy for Kalizhnikov on that attempt.
Harry Kalizhnikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalizhnikov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Matrione was covering up waiting for the punch and Kalizhnikov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Matrione looks winded!
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!
Matrione is working an open guard so Kalizhnikov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kalizhnikov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Matrione's half guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up out of the half guard.
Kalizhnikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kalizhnikov has a takedown stuffed.
Matrione scores with a takedown into Kalizhnikov's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione tries to free his leg and advance position but Kalizhnikov is retaining full guard.
Kalizhnikov has his feet on Matrione's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Kalizhnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalizhnikov scores with a takedown into Matrione's guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up from Matrione's guard - Kalizhnikov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kalizhnikov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Matrione is trying to defend but Kalizhnikov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
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!
Kalizhnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Matrione sprawls well. He's pushed Kalizhnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matrione gets caught napping as Kalizhnikov dives in and scores a takedown. Matrione manages to retain guard.
Kalizhnikov gets to his feet. Matrione looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kalizhnikov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Matrione defends it nicely.
Kalizhnikov shoots in and drives through. Matrione sprawls well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalizhnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kalizhnikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kalizhnikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Matrione's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalizhnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Matrione scrambles back to his feet.
Kalizhnikov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matrione under the eye.
Matrione throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kalizhnikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kalizhnikov ducks under a wild hook from Matrione.
Kalizhnikov shoots in and gets a takedown into Matrione's guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up from Matrione's guard - Kalizhnikov perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kalizhnikov tries for a takedown but Matrione sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matrione pinned against the cage. Matrione gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalizhnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalizhnikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Matrione as he avoids it easily.
Matrione lands a head shot.
It looks like Harry Kalizhnikov has been cut.
Harry Kalizhnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalizhnikov fails with the takedown.
Matrione with a jab.
Kalizhnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Matrione sprawls well. He's pushed Kalizhnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalizhnikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Matrione is out of range and Kalizhnikov settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Matrione did well to prevent Kalizhnikov getting side control.
Kalizhnikov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalizhnikov prevents Matrione from improving his position.
Kalizhnikov wants to stand but Matrione has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Harry Kalizhnikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kalizhnikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Matrione can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matrione is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione trying to hold on to Kalizhnikov's head to control him but Kalizhnikov postures up.
Matrione looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kalizhnikov decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Nice defenses there by Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov connects with a solid leg kick.
Matrione throws a hook but Kalizhnikov blocks it.
Kalizhnikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Matrione throws a jab when Kalizhnikov was well out of range.
Kalizhnikov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Matrione to the mat! Matrione manages to get full guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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!
Matrione gets caught flat footed, as Kalizhnikov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kalizhnikov decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Kalizhnikov scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalizhnikov stands up from half guard.
Kalizhnikov shoots in looking for a takedown but Matrione manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kalizhnikov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kalizhnikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Harry Kalizhnikov'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. This is the final round!
Matrione scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kalizhnikov is looking to slow Matrione down with leg kicks.
Matrione throws a hook but Kalizhnikov avoids it easily.
Kalizhnikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kalizhnikov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kalizhnikov fails to land with a series of punches.
Kalizhnikov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kalizhnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Matrione misses with a combination
and Kalizhnikov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Matrione takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Matrione feints and as Kalizhnikov raises his hands in defense, Matrione changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov pushes Matrione off and gets back to his feet.
Kalizhnikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kalizhnikov shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kalizhnikov was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kalizhnikov stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Kalizhnikov shoots for a double leg takedown but Matrione sprawls well. He's pushed Kalizhnikov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kalizhnikov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matrione tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalizhnikov is in Matrione's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kalizhnikov stands and steps away. Matrione gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matrione's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Matrione lands with a straight right. Kalizhnikov didn't see that one coming.
Mark Matrione has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov dives in and grabs Matrione's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matrione pushes down on Kalizhnikov's head and hops out.
Kalizhnikov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matrione is fending him off so far but Kalizhnikov persists. Nope, Matrione circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harry Kalizhnikov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrione misses with a left hand
and Kalizhnikov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Matrione's guard.
Kalizhnikov stands up and waves to Matrione to follow him.
Harry Kalizhnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalizhnikov is trying hard to land a takedown here. Matrione sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nice straight punches there by Matrione. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Matrione.
Kalizhnikov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Matrione swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kalizhnikov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kalizhnikov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kalizhnikov decides to stand up.
Kalizhnikov shoots in and drives through. Matrione sprawls well.
Matrione might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Matrione waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalizhnikov.
Harry Kalizhnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Matrione missing with a left hand there. Kalizhnikov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matrione throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalizhnikov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Matrione's guard.
Kalizhnikov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Matrione, up you get!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matrione misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kalizhnikov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalizhnikov has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kalizhnikov shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalizhnikov stands up and beckons Matrione to join him on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Kalizhnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalizhnikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kalizhnikov!
Harry Kalizhnikov 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Pruvhe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tech N9ne- Slacker . Scott Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
190 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefan Pruvhe!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Banks shoots in but Pruvhe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Banks throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Pruvhe to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks throws a series of punches but Pruvhe avoids them all with ease.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pruvhe circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pruvhe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pruvhe moves away.
Banks lands with an overhand left.
Pruvhe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pruvhe is looking to chop away at Banks's legs.
Banks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
Banks misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pruvhe stuffs the takedown attempt from Banks. Banks gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pruvhe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Banks steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pruvhe.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown. Pruvhe tries to sprawl out of it but Banks keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pruvhe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pruvhe misses with a wild combination.
Pruvhe misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pruvhe misses the shot to the body.
Banks wants to clinch.
Pruvhe looks to land a combination. Banks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Banks throws a jab but it's blocked by Pruvhe.
Pruvhe cracks Banks with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Banks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pruvhe was well out of range. Poor timing from Banks.
Pruvhe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pruvhe lands a nice shot that snaps Banks's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banks keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pruvhe throws a shot from downtown. Banks moves away and avoids it.
Banks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Banks throws a low kick but Pruvhe avoids it.
Banks closes the distance and clinches.
Pruvhe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Banks has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pruvhe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Banks is keeping busy.
Pruvhe breaks from the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Banks.
Banks wants to land a leg kick but Pruvhe is out of range.
Scott Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks throws a sloppy body shot
letting Pruvhe counter with a right hand.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Banks wants to slow Pruvhe down by chopping away at his legs.
Pruvhe checks a leg kick.
Pruvhe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Banks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pruvhe tries to move into range but Banks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Banks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pruvhe doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stefan Pruvhe will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banks dips to his left and cracks Pruvhe with an uppercut!
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Pruvhe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Pruvhe throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Banks on the side of the head.
Pruvhe misses with a low kick.
Scott Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd cheers as Banks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pruvhe doesn't seem phased though.
Banks missing with a left hand there. Pruvhe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Banks blocks a jab.
Pruvhe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Pruvhe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pruvhe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Banks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scott Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks connects with a single shot there.
Banks looks to land a combination but Pruvhe avoids it well.
Banks fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pruvhe checks it well.
Banks scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Banks misses.
Banks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pruvhe throws a hook but Banks blocks it.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Banks throws a right and a left that Pruvhe avoids nicely.
Banks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pruvhe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
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!
Pruvhe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Pruvhe.
Banks throws out a powerful jab.
Banks ducks under a wild hook from Pruvhe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pruvhe on the side of the head.
Banks closes the distance and clinches up with Pruvhe, looking for a takedown. Banks pushes Pruvhe against the cage but Pruvhe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Banks shoots for a double leg takedown but Pruvhe sprawls well. He's pushed Banks's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Banks scores with a sloppy right hand. Pruvhe should have avoided that one.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks closes the distance but Pruvhe moves to the side
and Pruvhe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pruvhe moves away from the strike by Banks.
Banks jabs at Pruvhe's body.
Pruvhe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banks but Banks pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pruvhe tries to score with a low kick but Banks moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Banks.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Banks throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pruvhe shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense.
Pruvhe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
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.
Banks throws a solid leg kick but Pruvhe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Banks.
Banks throws a shot from downtown. Pruvhe moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Banks dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Banks misses with a left hand
and Pruvhe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Banks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banks misses with a straight left.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pruvhe counters with a stiff right hand.
Banks wants to slow Pruvhe down by chopping away at his legs.
Banks jabs Pruvhe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Banks will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheers as Pruvhe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Banks doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pruvhe misses with a double jab.
The fighters circling - Banks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A clash of legs there as Pruvhe blocks the low kick.
Banks swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Pruvhe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pruvhe.
Banks lands with an overhand left.
Pruvhe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pruvhe somewhat.
Banks throws a leg kick but Pruvhe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banks scores with a hook to the body. Pruvhe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pruvhe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Banks.
Pruvhe avoids a kick to the body.
Pruvhe throws a body punch but Banks moves out of range.
Banks is looking to chop away at Pruvhe's legs.
Pruvhe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Banks tries to avoid it but Pruvhe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Banks to the ground. Banks escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pruvhe shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott Banks has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stefan Pruvhe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pruvhe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Banks checks it well.
Banks misses the shot to the body.
Pruvhe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pruvhe off to one side.
Pruvhe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pruvhe wants it to stay on the feet.
Banks scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pruvhe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banks tries for a takedown but Pruvhe sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Pruvhe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks moves away from the strike by Pruvhe.
Pruvhe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pruvhe manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Banks.
Banks misses with a wild body shot.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pruvhe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks throws the kick towards the body but Pruvhe avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Banks!
After the big win, Scott Banks made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brute and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Mitrione Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitrione Jr has chosen Lynyrd Skynyrd Simple Man as his entrance music. Matt Mitrione Jr told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Deveraux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Mitrione Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deveraux tries to clinch up.
Mitrione Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Deveraux.
Mitrione Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Deveraux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Deveraux takes a swing at Mitrione Jr's ribcage but misses.
Deveraux scores with a body shot.
Mitrione Jr shoots in and drives through. Deveraux sprawls well.
Deveraux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitrione Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Deveraux ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deveraux bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mitrione Jr's head.
It looks like Matt Mitrione Jr has been cut.
Deveraux leaves Mitrione Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deveraux thows a body shot but no joy.
Deveraux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitrione Jr counters with a three punch combo that has Deveraux backing up. Deveraux nods at Mitrione Jr to acknowledge the strikes.
Deveraux tries to clinch there but Mitrione Jr circles away.
Mitrione Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Deveraux swivels and escapes.
Sebastien Deveraux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Mitrione Jr.
A combination from Mitrione Jr does no damage.
Deveraux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sebastien Deveraux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mitrione Jr manages to avoid it.
Deveraux throws an overhand right that lands on Mitrione Jr's shoulder, as Mitrione Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Deveraux throws a hook to the side of Mitrione Jr's head but Mitrione Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mitrione Jr shoots in for a double leg but Deveraux sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mitrione Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deveraux moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Deveraux tries to clinch there but Mitrione Jr circles away.
Deveraux tries to clinch but Mitrione Jr moves out of range.
Deveraux fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mitrione Jr misses with a takedown
and Deveraux counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Deveraux creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mitrione Jr's defenses.
Deveraux is working Mitrione Jr over against the cage.
Mitrione Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deveraux is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deveraux scores with a shoulder strike.
Deveraux lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux lands a body shot.
Deveraux lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitrione Jr backwards.
Deveraux is leaning against Mitrione Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deveraux lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deveraux lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Deveraux working Mitrione Jr over with knees to the body.
Deveraux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mitrione Jr.
Mitrione Jr looks winded!
Deveraux stalling the fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Deveraux.
Deveraux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mitrione Jr or not.
Deveraux lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Deveraux cracks Mitrione Jr with a nice body shot.
Mitrione Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Deveraux gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Deveraux tries to throw a body punch but Mitrione Jr avoids it by throwing Deveraux back against the cage.
Deveraux working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mitrione Jr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Deveraux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deveraux.
Deveraux lands with a short shot to the head.
Deveraux works on Mitrione Jr's body with a couple of short punches.
Mitrione Jr takes an elbow to the temple.
Mitrione Jr looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux tries to throw a body punch but Mitrione Jr avoids it by throwing Deveraux back against the cage.
Deveraux missing with knees to the body.
Deveraux has Mitrione Jr pressed against the cage.
Deveraux lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Matt Mitrione Jr's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deveraux lands a damaging elbow.
Deveraux lands a nice uppercut.
Deveraux gets through Mitrione Jr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Deveraux scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Deveraux misses with a punch to the body.
Deveraux softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The cut above Matt Mitrione Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Deveraux lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastien Deveraux dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Mitrione Jr's cut.
That's time! Deveraux's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Deveraux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Deveraux drops Mitrione Jr with a beautiful combination! Mitrione Jr stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Deveraux is looking for the KO!
Mitrione Jr is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deveraux falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mitrione Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mitrione Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Deveraux finish him?
Mitrione Jr gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Deveraux counters with a crisp right that sends Mitrione Jr to the canvas! Deveraux follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sebastien Deveraux!
Our winner, Sebastien Deveraux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ortiz has chosen Break Stuff as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rickson Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rickson Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz gets a double leg takedown into Gracie's guard.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ortiz looking to pass the guard.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ortiz defends it easily.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ortiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ortiz has Gracie in his guard.
Ortiz keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Ortiz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well.
Gracie trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Ortiz working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Ortiz looking for a guillotine here but Gracie defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortiz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ortiz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Gracie not doing much here.
Gracie works his foot free and advances to mount.
Gracie tries to control but Ortiz wriggling away.
Gracie moves to the back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortiz staying busy and making it hard for Gracie to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Ortiz from escaping the position.
Gracie biding his time, controlling Ortiz.
Ortiz tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Ortiz is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Gracie off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
I would not like to be Ortiz right now.
Ortiz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
What can Ortiz do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ortiz is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Ortiz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ortiz has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Ortiz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Gracie.
Ortiz tries to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ortiz looks winded!
Gracie is riding his opponent, not letting Ortiz buck him off.
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ortiz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ortiz for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Gracie dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ortiz with a poor takedown
and Gracie counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ortiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Gracie manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ortiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ortiz fails with the takedown
and Gracie counters with a left hand that sends Ortiz to the canvas!
Ortiz is rocked!
It looks like Tito Ortiz has been cut.
Rickson Gracie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tito Ortiz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Ortiz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie trying to control the action but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortiz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ortiz is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
Ortiz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gracie passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ortiz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Ortiz rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ortiz looking very determined here, making life difficult for Gracie.
Gracie controlling the position well here. Ortiz rolled but Gracie kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Ortiz tries to escape the position.
Gracie working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Ortiz is doing well to defend. Gracie seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Ortiz is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rickson Gracie!
Rickson Gracie retains his light heavyweight title!
Rickson Gracie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Crax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helge Fossmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fossmo's choice of entrance music: Helge Fossmo predikar. Helge Fossmo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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286 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rutger Crax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helge Fossmo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fossmo gets the takedown into side control.
Fossmo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Crax keeps working.
Crax defending against the ground and pound.
Crax manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Crax wants to get back to his feet.
Crax kicks off Fossmo and gets to his feet.
Fossmo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Crax counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fossmo leaves Crax with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fossmo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fossmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fossmo throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fossmo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fossmo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fossmo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fossmo lands a couple of elbows.
Crax had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fossmo defends it easily.
Fossmo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fossmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Crax has wrist control.
Crax preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Fossmo throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fossmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crax looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Crax keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
Fossmo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fossmo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Crax keeps moving.
Fossmo throws a big elbow that misses.
Fossmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fossmo lands a couple of digs.
Fossmo stops Crax from standing up.
Fossmo postures up in Crax's guard and throws a big left but Crax blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fossmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fossmo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Crax has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fossmo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fossmo looking to sit in guard and control but Crax gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fossmo keeping moving, preventing Crax from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crax trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Crax trying to control but Fossmo is working from the bottom.
Crax content to stall in guard here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fossmo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fossmo scores a takedown into full mount!
It looks like Rutger Crax has been cut.
Crax in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Crax is rocked!
Crax sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Oh Crax is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fossmo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fossmo controlling the position easily from mount.
Fossmo loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Crax scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Fossmo land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Fossmo stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo is the new heavyweight champion!
Helge Fossmo decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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