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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burov's entrance music is Russian Rocket. A fine choice. Birmiski has chosen I'm Back - T.I as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
24 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pavel Burov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Birmiski!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Birmiski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Burov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birmiski is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Burov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Birmiski looks to score with a jab to the body but Burov is just out of range.
Birmiski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Burov finds it's way round the side to connect with Birmiski's head.
Burov scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birmiski moves away.
Burov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Birmiski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Birmiski scores with a body shot.
Birmiski shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burov defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birmiski.
Pavel Burov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good leg kick by Birmiski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Burov cracks Birmiski with a right hand to the side of the head.
Birmiski tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice jab there from Burov.
Burov takes a swing at Birmiski's ribcage but misses.
Birmiski misses with a looping right.
Burov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Birmiski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov is looking for a sweep. Birmiski is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birmiski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Birmiski wants to pass to mount but Burov is defending the position.
Birmiski working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Burov's thigh. Burov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birmiski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Birmiski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski tries to free his leg and advance position but Burov is retaining full guard.
Birmiski is in close to Burov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Birmiski tries to free his leg and advance position but Burov is retaining full guard.
Birmiski postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Birmiski trying to control but Burov is working from the bottom.
Birmiski passes into half guard.
Birmiski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Birmiski is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Birmiski stops Burov from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burov tries to roll over but Birmiski keeps him under control.
Burov tries to kick Birmiski off but Birmiski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
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 Pavel Burov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burov. Birmiski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Birmiski feints and then cracks Burov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Burov down.
Birmiski with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Burov to score with a decent uppercut.
Birmiski misses with a straight left.
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Birmiski tries for a takedown but Burov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Birmiski scores with a body shot.
Nice shot by Burov.
Birmiski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Birmiski ducks right into an uppercut from Burov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski punishes Burov's body with a nice straight punch.
Birmiski throws a low kick but Burov moves out of range easily.
Burov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Birmiski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Birmiski is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burov rather than just go for the knockout.
Burov lands a nice looking body shot.
Birmiski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Burov's guard.
Burov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birmiski wants to control from the top but Burov keeps moving.
Birmiski forces his way into half guard.
Birmiski thows a huge punch but Burov dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski is pressing down on Burov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burov is holding on for now.
Burov keeps control of the position for the meantime.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burov tries to get to full guard but Birmiski has control of the leg.
Birmiski wants to take a breather but Burov is having none of it.
Burov wants to get back to full guard.
Burov tries to kick Birmiski off but Birmiski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Burov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birmiski scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birmiski is keen to just control but Burov is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski is pressing down on Burov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Burov is holding on for now.
Ari Birmiski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Burov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Burov keeping moving, preventing Birmiski from controlling successfully.
Birmiski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Burov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Burov has escaped and now he's on top!
Burov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Birmiski manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski tries to free his leg and advance position but Burov is retaining full guard.
Burov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Burov keeping full guard, as Birmiski tries to pass.
Birmiski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Birmiski looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Birmiski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Birmiski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burov.
Birmiski throws a leg kick but Burov moved away.
Birmiski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birmiski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burov throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Burov.
Nice sprawl there from Burov as Birmiski shoots in.
Birmiski staying out of range there.
Nice shot by Birmiski.
Birmiski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Birmiski looks to land a combination. Burov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Birmiski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burov.
Birmiski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birmiski. Burov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Burov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Burov.
Burov moves out of range of the strikes.
Birmiski shoots in but Burov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavel Burov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burov misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Birmiski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Burov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Burov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Birmiski rushes Burov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Birmiski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Burov cracks Birmiski with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Burov looks to score with a jab to the body but Birmiski is just out of range.
Burov misses the body punch
and Birmiski counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birmiski lands with a hook. Burov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Birmiski throws an overhand right that lands on Burov's shoulder, as Burov tries to avoid the shot.
Birmiski clobbers Burov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Burov does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burov misses with a jab to the body
and Birmiski counters with a nice body kick.
Birmiski throws a looping overhand right but Burov ducks down to avoid it.
Burov misses with a wild body shot.
Burov connects with a jab.
Birmiski shoots in but Burov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pavel Burov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Birmiski.
Birmiski swings for the body but Burov moves out of range.
Birmiski misses with a head kick.
Birmiski dives in and grabs Burov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burov pushes down on Birmiski's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Birmiski.
Birmiski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burov swats away the attempt to clinch by Birmiski.
Burov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Birmiski.
A shot to the liver by Burov. Beautiful body shot.
Burov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birmiski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birmiski closes the distance and clinches.
Burov lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ari Birmiski.
I think Birmiski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ari Birmiski!
Ari Birmiski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fast Punch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danilo Caparas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Punch comes to the cage accompanied by Prodigy - Hot Ride . Danilo Caparas will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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180 lbs
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181 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
22 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fast Punch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danilo Caparas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch throws a right hand that misses
and Caparas counters with a low kick, right behind Punch 's knee.
Punch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Caparas counters with a nice body shot.
Punch throws the left hand but Caparas avoids the punch easily.
Punch checks a low kick from Caparas.
Caparas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Punch.
Punch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Caparas.
Caparas fakes the leg kick and cracks Punch in the body.
Punch moves out of range of the leg kick from Caparas.
Caparas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Punch.
Caparas misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Caparas throws a sloppy head kick and Punch moves out of range easily.
Caparas swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caparas's corner calls for a 1-2. Caparas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Punch has his takedown stuffed
and Caparas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caparas fakes the leg kick and cracks Punch in the body.
Caparas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Punch stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Caparas.
Caparas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Caparas.
Punch avoids the body shot from Caparas.
Punch 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punch tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Punch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Caparas's waist but Caparas gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Punch off to one side.
Caparas scores with a jab.
Caparas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Caparas throws a front kick that sends Punch stumbling back into the cage.
Punch is breathing heavily.
Caparas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caparas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Punch is rocked!
Caparas thows a body kick. Punch tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Oh Punch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caparas connects with a leg kick. Punch looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Caparas throws a pinpoint strike between Punch's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Punch crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Caparas scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danilo Caparas!
Danilo Caparas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bullet Bookem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zach Hainer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bookem comes to the cage accompanied by Solitaire Unraveling. Hainer has chosen Diabolic "Frontlines" as his entrance music. Bullet Bookem could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zach Hainer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bullet Bookem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Hainer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bookem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hainer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bookem.
Bookem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hainer was well out of range. Poor timing from Bookem.
Bookem misses with a looping left.
Hainer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bookem has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hainer catches Bookem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bookem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hainer has time to react.
Hainer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hainer throws a right hand that Bookem ducks under and follows up with a left that Bookem also avoids with ease.
Bullet Bookem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bookem misses with a double jab.
Hainer stuffs the takedown.
Bookem misses with an uppercut.
Bookem misses with a right hand
and Hainer counters with a good low kick that Bookem was not able to check.
Bookem shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hainer pinned against the cage. Hainer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bookem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hainer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hainer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bookem's calf.
Hainer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bookem throws a head kick that misses.
Bookem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hainer counters with a straight right hand.
Hainer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bookem is able to avoid easily.
Bookem getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bookem throws a leg kick that misses.
A solid body kick from Hainer.
Hainer slips a jab and a cross from Bookem.
Hainer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Bookem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bookem takes one to the side of the head.
Bookem throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bookem moves out of range of the body kick.
Hainer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bookem is able to avoid easily.
Bookem fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hainer is out of range.
Hainer throws a body kick that misses.
Bookem will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hainer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bookem if he has to take too many more of those.
Bookem throws a looping overhand right but Hainer ducks down to avoid it.
Bookem connects with a leg kick. Hainer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bookem fails to land with a series of punches.
Hainer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Hainer.
Hainer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bookem.
Hainer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bookem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bookem thows a body shot but no joy.
Bookem buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bookem misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hainer.
Bookem throws the left hand but Hainer avoids the punch easily.
Bookem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hainer.
Hainer moves away from the strike by Bookem.
A head kick misses from Bookem.
Bookem misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hainer.
Bookem connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hainer shoots in but Bookem avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hainer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bookem throws out the jab.
Bookem checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bookem swings widly with a right hand
and Hainer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hainer throws a low kick but Bookem moves out of range easily.
Bookem misses with a looping left.
Bookem looks to throw the jab but Hainer is out of range.
Bookem avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Bookem catches Hainer right on the button with a cross.
Hainer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bookem moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bookem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hainer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hainer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hainer looks for the body kick but Bookem saw that one coming.
Hainer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zach Hainer will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bookem throws a body punch but Hainer moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hainer.
Zach Hainer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bookem misses with an uppercut
and Hainer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hainer misses with a low kick.
Hainer looks to land a body kick but Bookem moved away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hainer is defended easily by Bookem.
Bookem looks to score with a jab to the body but Hainer is just out of range.
Bookem throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bookem throws a leg kick but Hainer checks it.
Bookem lands with a nice body punch.
Bookem blocks a low kick nicely.
Bookem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bookem tries for a takedown but Hainer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bookem throws a jab but it's blocked by Hainer.
Bookem takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bookem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A head kick misses from Hainer.
Hainer moves out of range as Bookem strikes.
Bookem throws a big shot that misses.
Hainer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hainer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bookem.
Bookem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hainer under the eye.
Bookem takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An inside leg kick from Hainer misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bookem throws a poor cross that misses
and Hainer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bookem misses the jab.
Hainer motions for Bookem to come forward. Hainer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bookem misses with a lunging right hand
and Hainer counters with a nice uppercut.
Bookem throws out a loose jab but Hainer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bookem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hainer digs a good body shot into Bookem's ribs.
Bookem throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bookem misses with a straight right.
Bookem thows a body shot but no joy.
Bookem misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fighters circling - Bookem throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hainer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer takes one to the chin there.
Hainer bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hainer throws the kick towards the body but Bookem avoids it.
Bookem throws a good cross that connects.
Hainer tries to land a leg kick but Bookem saw it coming and moves away.
Hainer scores with a body shot.
Bookem throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bookem throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hainer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bookem misses with a wild body shot.
Bookem rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hainer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hainer misses with a body kick.
Bookem takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bookem throws a right hand that misses
and Hainer makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bookem really felt that one!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hainer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hainer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bookem misses with the combination.
Hainer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bookem digs a good body shot into Hainer's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hainer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hainer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bookem throws a big shot that misses.
Bookem misses with an uppercut. Hainer saw that one coming.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hainer punishes Bookem's body with a nice straight punch.
Hainer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bookem doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Zach Hainer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hainer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hainer lands with a slapping head kick.
Hainer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bookem.
Bookem shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hainer as he jumps to the side.
Bookem lands the left hand.
Hainer slips a jab from Bookem.
Hainer scores with a head kick.
Bookem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hainer swings for the body but Bookem moves out of range.
Hainer with a nice cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hainer.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bookem throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hainer counters with a good low kick that Bookem was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bookem throws out a loose jab but Hainer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hainer swings for the body but Bookem moves out of range.
Bookem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bookem scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hainer drops his hands momentarily and Bookem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hainer tries a low kick but Bookem avoids it.
Bookem throws a big shot that misses.
Bookem scores with a leg kick.
Hainer slips a jab and a cross from Bookem.
Bookem thows a body shot but no joy.
Bookem thows a body shot but no joy.
Hainer gets caught flat footed, as Bookem shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bookem throwing strikes from guard but Hainer blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hainer wants to sweep but no luck.
Bookem throwing strikes but missing.
Hainer working a defensive guard here.
Hainer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hainer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bookem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hainer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bookem postures up in Hainer's guard and throws a big left but Hainer blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hainer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bookem is one step ahead there.
Bullet Bookem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hainer avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hainer controls Bookem momentarily but Bookem frees himself.
Hainer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hainer managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zach Hainer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bookem uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hainer has time to react.
Hainer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hainer slips a jab and a cross from Bookem.
An inside leg kick lands from Hainer.
Hainer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bookem.
Bookem will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bookem takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bookem throws a jab when Hainer was well out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hainer, right into the meat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hainer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hainer thows a body shot but no joy.
Bookem throws a poor cross that misses
and Hainer counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zach Hainer.
I've got Hainer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zach Hainer!
A very excited looking Zach Hainer made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Hawkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mifsud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Mifsud has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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32
142 lbs
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145 lbs
22 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Hawkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mifsud!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mifsud misses with a few strikes there.
Hawkins misses with a shot to the body
and Mifsud counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mifsud looks to score with a jab to the body but Hawkins is just out of range.
Mifsud throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hawkins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mifsud manages to avoid it.
Hawkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mifsud manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mifsud misses its intended target.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mifsud looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hawkins avoids the head kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A good leg kick by Mifsud.
Mifsud throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Jonathan Hawkins has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Mifsud throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Mifsud keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hawkins fails with the takedown
and Mifsud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hawkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mifsud's corner calls for a 1-2. Mifsud obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hawkins is rocked!
The crowd cheers as Hawkins lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mifsud doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body kick there by Mifsud.
Hawkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping leg kick lands for Mifsud.
Mifsud connects with a high kick.
Mifsud avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins misses with a looping right.
Hawkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Michael Mifsud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Mifsud ducks down to avoid it.
Hawkins takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hawkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mifsud was well out of range. Poor timing from Hawkins.
A telegraphed right hand from Hawkins misses the target.
Hawkins misses with a straight left.
Hawkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Mifsud.
Hawkins throws a body punch but Mifsud moves out of range.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins throws a jab when Mifsud was well out of range.
Mifsud lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Hawkins backs up against the cage.
Hawkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mifsud is fending him off so far but Hawkins persists. Nope, Mifsud circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mifsud there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins takes a swing at Mifsud's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hawkins. Mifsud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hawkins misses with a hook
and Mifsud counters with a leg kick.
Mifsud misses with a head kick.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mifsud counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hawkins is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Mifsud lands a nice hook to Hawkins's body. Hawkins takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mifsud avoids the body shot from Hawkins.
Mifsud throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hawkins misses with a hook
and Mifsud counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Hawkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hawkins swings for the body but Mifsud moves out of range.
Hawkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Hawkins moves away from the strike by Mifsud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hawkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut
letting Mifsud counter with a right hand.
Mifsud scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jonathan Hawkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Mifsud ducks down to avoid it.
Mifsud ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Mifsud connects with a leg kick. Hawkins looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mifsud throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins throws a jab when Mifsud was well out of range.
Hawkins is looking to wear down Mifsud with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Hawkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mifsud.
Mifsud thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mifsud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Hawkins's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mifsud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
Hawkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for Mifsud.
Hawkins clobbers Mifsud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mifsud misses with a head kick.
Mifsud throws a head kick that misses.
Michael Mifsud seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hawkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Hawkins throws a looping overhand right but Mifsud ducks down to avoid it.
Hawkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hawkins misses the shot to the body.
Hawkins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mifsud pinned against the cage. Mifsud gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mifsud 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mifsud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hawkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hawkins shoots in and drives through. Mifsud sprawls well.
Hawkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mifsud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hawkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Mifsud lands a nice looking body shot.
Hawkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mifsud counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hawkins crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mifsud - the referee stops the clock and Hawkins gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mifsud. Hawkins manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mifsud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mifsud doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawkins 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.
Mifsud tests Hawkins's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hawkins has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mifsud finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawkins's head.
Mifsud cracks Hawkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hawkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mifsud moves away.
Mifsud lands a high kick!
Mifsud pushes Hawkins away with a front kick.
That kick from Mifsud tenderised Hawkins's leg. Hawkins is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range.
Hawkins swings for the body but Mifsud moves out of range.
Mifsud tries to sprawl but Hawkins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hawkins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mifsud does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawkins wants to take a breather but Mifsud is having none of it.
Mifsud manages to get to full guard.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mifsud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mifsud looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Hawkins has picked Mifsud up and slammed him! Mifsud can't keep hold of the triangle and Hawkins manages to pass to side control!
Mifsud can't do much from the bottom here.
Mifsud is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hawkins prevents Mifsud from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hawkins pulls his head out easily.
Mifsud avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawkins.
Hawkins is trying to control the action in half guard but Mifsud is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mifsud preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mifsud wants to improve his position but Hawkins is controlling well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkins thows a huge punch but Mifsud dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Mifsud showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jonathan Hawkins's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hawkins closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hawkins lands in his opponent's guard.
Hawkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Mifsud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mifsud can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hawkins controls the pace.
Mifsud kicks Hawkins off and gets to his feet.
Hawkins is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A swing and a miss from Hawkins.
Mifsud lands with a cross.
Mifsud ducks under a wild hook from Hawkins.
Mifsud pushes Hawkins away with a front kick.
Mifsud just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mifsud.
Mifsud misses with a series of wild punches.
Hawkins misses with an uppercut. Mifsud saw that one coming.
Hawkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Mifsud is just out of range.
Mifsud stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mifsud wants it to stay on the feet.
Hawkins doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hawkins shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hawkins showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hawkins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hawkins is thwarting Mifsud's attempts to control the position.
Michael Mifsud is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mifsud wants to improve his position but Hawkins is controlling well.
Mifsud preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hawkins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hawkins trying to control the action but Mifsud is working from the bottom.
Mifsud is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins is looking to advance position but Mifsud won't allow it.
Hawkins not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hawkins wants to control but Mifsud is keeping him busy.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hawkins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mifsud dips to his left and cracks Hawkins with an uppercut!
Hawkins will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Hawkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mifsud.
Hawkins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mifsud throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jonathan Hawkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkins looks to land a left hand but Mifsud moved out of range nicely.
Hawkins misses with a wild body shot.
Hawkins misses with a body shot.
Hawkins stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mifsud.
Mifsud punishes Hawkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Hawkins shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mifsud defends it nicely.
Mifsud uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawkins.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hawkins sizes up Mifsud with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mifsud listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hawkins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mifsud counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jonathan Hawkins.
I think Mifsud has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Mifsud!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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27
193 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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201 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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World class 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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lorenzo Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ryan Carter!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow tries to land a body kick
and Carter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Carter misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Carter tries to land a body kick
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Carter 's knee.
Carter lands a slapping body shot.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Snow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Carter checks the leg kick.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Carter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Snow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Snow blocks a head kick by Carter.
Snow wants to clinch
and Carter counters with a big head kick but Snow shrugs it off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Carter.
Snow thows a body shot but no joy.
Ryan Carter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow lands with a good body shot.
Snow blocks a head kick by Carter.
Carter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snow.
Carter displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snow throws out the jab.
Snow checks a low kick from Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws an off balance right hand
and Carter counters with a low kick, right behind Snow 's knee.
Snow throws a one two combo.
It looks like Ryan Carter has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter cracks Snow with a right hand to the side of the head.
Carter throws a leg kick but Snow checks it.
Carter checks a leg kick.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Snow blocks the body kick.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Snow tries to score with a low kick but Carter moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Carter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Snow.
Snow uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Carter.
Carter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Carter connects with a looping right hand.
Snow throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carter.
Snow misses with a low kick.
Snow lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Snow.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Snow needs to keep his hands up - Carter had a free shot at his head there.
Carter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Carter checks a leg kick.
Snow takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Snow throws a low kick, looking for Carter's leg but Carter calmly moves out of range.
Snow throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Snow avoids a kick to the body.
Carter throws a leg kick but Snow moved away.
A bone on bone clash there as Carter blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Carter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Carter's cut.
That's time! Snow's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Snow checks the leg kick nicely there.
Carter throws a low kick, looking for Snow's leg but Snow calmly moves out of range.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Snow counter with a right hand.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Snow's head but Snow sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Carter scores with a jab.
Snow lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carter's sensitive parts.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Carter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Carter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Carter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Snow checks it well.
Carter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter misses with a leg kick.
Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Carter shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Carter takes a swing at Snow's ribcage but misses.
Carter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Snow under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Carter. Those never looked like landing.
Snow lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Snow checks a low kick from Carter.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Snow motions for Carter to come forward. Snow throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Snow keeps Carter at a distance using the push kick.
Snow avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Carter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Carter catches Snow right on the button with a cross.
Snow throws a solid leg kick but Carter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Snow.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a body kick that misses.
Snow misses with a series of wild punches.
Snow is looking to chop away at Carter's legs.
Carter throws a low kick but Snow moves out of range easily.
Carter misses with a leg kick
and Snow counters with a leg kick.
Carter swings for the body but Snow moves out of range.
Carter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carter gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Snow lands a leg kick that knocks Carter off balance momentarily.
Carter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Snow is out of range.
Snow cracks Carter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Carter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Carter checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Snow lands a nice shot that snaps Carter's head back.
Carter throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snow counters with a low kick, right behind Carter 's knee.
Snow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lorenzo Snow will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ryan Carter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Carter throws a sloppy head kick
and Snow counters with a nice uppercut.
Carter throws a push kick but Snow slaps the foot to one side.
Snow drops his hands momentarily and Carter takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Snow chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Carter can pounce on him.
Carter takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Snow feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Carters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
Snow scores with a nice head shot.
Snow moves out of range as Carter throws a body kick.
Carter blocks a leg kick.
Snow misses with a leg kick
and Carter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow connects with an inside leg kick.
Snow throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Carter throws a head kick but Snow moves out of range.
Snow tests Carter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Snow takes one to the chin there.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Carter in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Carter.
Carter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter is looking to land body kicks.
Snow throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease.
Carter misses the jab.
Carter throws a push kick but Snow slaps the foot to one side.
Carter throws a leg kick but Snow checks it.
Snow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snow throws a front kick aimed at Carter's knee but Carter avoids it well.
Snow throws a leg kick
and Carter counters with a low kick, right behind Snow 's knee.
Carter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snow moves away.
Carter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Carter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow throws a front kick aimed at Carter's knee but Carter avoids it well.
Carter throws a push kick but Snow slaps the foot to one side.
Carter works the jab nicely.
Carter swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snow counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Carter has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Snow finds it's way round the side to connect with Carter's head.
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carter tests Snow's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter throws a low kick but it's checked well by Snow.
Snow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Carter manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow with a nice cross.
Snow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carter checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Snow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Snow misses with a jab to the body
and Carter counters with a nice low kick that buckles Snow's knee momentarily.
Snow bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.
Snow scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter keeps the fight on the outside.
Snow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carter just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Snow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Snow 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Snow!
Lorenzo Snow bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Harvath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tangerine Dream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dream has chosen One Night In Space as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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216 lbs
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194 lbs
15 - 2 - 1 |
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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
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dirk Harvath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tangerine Dream!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dream thows a body kick. Harvath tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dream throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dream moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harvath drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Dirk Harvath has been cut.
Harvath avoids the head kick by Dream.
Dream fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Harvath looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Oooooh!!! Dream has knocked Harvath down with a huge combo! Dream steps away and waves a wobbly Harvath back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Harvath is rocked!
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!
Harvath takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oh Harvath is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dream checks a low kick from Harvath.
Dream scoring well with a low kick there.
Harvath seems to have got his legs back now.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dream. That's going to slow Harvath down.
Dream takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harvath throws a leg kick but Dream sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harvath is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dream on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harvath misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dream misses with a looping left.
Dream scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Harvath looks to throw the jab but Dream is out of range.
Dream lands a big right hand that sends Harvath crashing to the mat! Dream stays standing though and waves Harvath back to his feet!
Dirk Harvath's cut is getting worse.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harvath tests Dream's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Harvath drops his hands momentarily and Dream needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Harvath just on the top of the head. Harvath drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Harvath - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tangerine Dream!
A victorious Tangerine Dream 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 Jik Chuyhn Jyu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron has chosen Breathe - Prodigy as his entrance music. Jik Chuyhn Jyu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jik Chuyhn Jyu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Veron!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jyu tries a head kick but it misses.
Jyu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Veron.
Veron clobbers Jyu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That kick from Jyu tenderised Veron's leg. Veron is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jyu manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Veron.
Jyu tries to keep at a distance but Veron has taken the fight into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jyu.
Jyu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jyu trying to stall but Veron improves his position.
A body shot lands from Veron.
Veron lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Veron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyu tries to stall but Veron uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Veron misses with a punch to the body.
Jyu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veron.
A head punch on the inside from Veron fails to land.
Veron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jyu wants to stall.
Jyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Veron controls his hands.
Veron tries a body shot but Jyu blocks it.
Jyu tries to throw a body punch but Veron avoids it by throwing Jyu back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron tries to throw a body punch but Jyu avoids it by throwing Veron back against the cage.
Veron tries to work over Jyu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Veron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veron digs a right hand underneath Jyu's ribcage. Jyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jyu blocking some punches.
Veron tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Veron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jyu.
Veron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Veron blocks an elbow strike.
Veron misses with a body punch.
Jyu misses with the head strike.
Jyu looking to throw knees to the head but Veron is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jyu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jyu scores with a shot to the side of Veron's head.
Stalling in the clinch from Jyu.
Still in the clinch, Veron scores with a nice short uppercut.
Veron misses with a hook to the ribs.
Veron presses Jyu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jyu blocks an uppercut.
Jyu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Veron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Veron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jyu's elbow.
Veron lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jyu or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Veron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veron misses with a body punch.
Veron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Veron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jyu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Veron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veron tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jyu's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jyu blocks a body shot from Veron.
Nice body punch from Jyu.
Veron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jyu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Veron dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Veron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Veron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jyu throws out the jab.
Jyu throws a solid leg kick but Veron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jyu.
A low kick from Veron is predictable there
and Jyu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jyu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Veron.
Jyu tries to clinch but Veron is having none of it.
Veron motions for Jyu to come forward. Veron throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jyu throws out a leg kick but Veron moves out of range and Jyu only half commits.
Jyu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Veron. That did some damage!
A chopping leg kick lands by Veron.
Jyu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Veron throws the kick towards the body but Jyu avoids it.
Jyu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jyu throws a wild body kick that Veron sees coming a mile off.
Veron lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jyu's sensitive parts.
Veron feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jyus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jyu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Veron connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jyu throws a low kick, looking for Veron's leg but Veron calmly moves out of range.
Veron lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jyu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veron.
A jab lands there for Veron.
An inside leg kick lands from Veron.
Hugo Veron seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jyu just misses with a punch to the body.
Jyu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Veron digs a good hook to Jyu's body.
Hugo Veron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Veron misses with a straight left.
Veron stuns Jyu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jyu throws a solid leg kick but Veron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jyu.
Veron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jyu.
Jyu closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Veron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jyu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Veron, right into the meat.
Veron cracks Jyu with an open hand slap.
Veron swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Veron.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Veron.
Veron throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jyu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Veron throws a shot to the body.
Jyu throws a leg kick which misses Veron's front leg but catches the back leg as Veron tries to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by Veron.
A slapping leg kick lands for Veron.
Veron rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jyu counters with a thumping low kick.
Good work by Jyu as he checks the leg kick.
Jyu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jyu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Veron.
Veron checks the leg kick nicely there.
Veron keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron swings widly with a right hand
and Jyu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Veron connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veron thumps Jyu with a low kick.
Veron avoids a kick to the body.
Veron tries to close the distance and clinch but Jyu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jab by Veron.
Veron ducks under a wild hook from Jyu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Veron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Veron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A good leg kick by Veron.
Veron misses with a low kick.
Veron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jyu's calf.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugo Veron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Veron clinches up with Jyu and pushes him back against the cage.
Veron lands with a light punch inside.
Jyu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Veron blocks it with crossed arms.
Veron tries to throw a body punch but Jyu avoids it by throwing Veron back against the cage.
Jyu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jyu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Veron working aggressively here.
Jyu tries a body shot but Veron blocks it.
Jyu blocks a body shot from Veron.
A short right from Veron.
Jyu struggles to land a body shot inside as Veron controls his hands.
Veron tries to throw a body punch but Jyu avoids it by throwing Veron back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Veron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jyu.
Veron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jyu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from Veron.
Jyu misses with a body punch.
Jyu blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Veron.
Jyu blocks a body shot from Veron.
Veron lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jyu backwards.
Veron prevents a body shot from Jyu.
Veron misses with the head strike.
Jik Chuyhn Jyu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jyu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Veron misses with some punches.
Veron lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jyu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jyu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Veron creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Veron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Veron.
Veron swings wildly with an uppercut but Jyu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right handed body shot lands from Veron.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron digs a right hand underneath Jyu's ribcage. Jyu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Veron on the inside.
Veron being controlled against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Veron as the two fighters clinch.
Hugo Veron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jyu.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jyu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Veron throws a head punch that misses.
Veron misses with a hook to the ribs.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jyu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hugo Veron seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Veron struggles to land a body shot inside as Jyu controls his hands.
Veron misses with a punch to the body.
Veron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Veron throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jyus head.
Jyu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jyu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jyu.
Veron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Veron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Veron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Veron has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Veron!
Our winner, Hugo Veron, 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 Tyrel Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett comes to the cage accompanied by Highway to Hell. Tyrel Sackett could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Kyle Rampage's chin.
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215 lbs
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221 lbs
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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
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrel Sackett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Rampage!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sackett swats away the attempt to clinch by Rampage.
Rampage blocks a jab.
Sackett 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.
Sackett misses with an uppercut.
Sackett avoids the head kick by Rampage.
Rampage slips a jab from Sackett.
Sackett misses with a head kick.
Sackett is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rampage.
Sackett throws a series of punches but Rampage avoids them all with ease.
Sackett takes one on the button.
Sackett has a takedown stuffed.
Rampage throws a head kick that misses.
Rampage tries to clinch but Sackett is having none of it.
Rampage connects with the punch.
Rampage scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett misses with an uppercut. Rampage saw that one coming.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rampage throws a head kick but Sackett moves out of range.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Rampage's head but Rampage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rampage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sackett.
Rampage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sackett.
Rampage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sackett misses with a hook
and Sackett takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rampage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sackett looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rampage!
Sackett misses with a head shot.
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!
Sackett throwing strikes here but Rampage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sackett 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sackett controlling the pace for now.
Sackett throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sackett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Sackett with a couple of short strikes.
Sackett looking to finish with strikes here!
Sackett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Sackett landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sackett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sackett throwing strikes here but Rampage is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Sackett breaks from Rampage's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Sackett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rampage turns into him and now he's in Sackett's guard.
Sackett is pulling down on Rampage's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sackett looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rampage is one step ahead there.
Rampage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sackett's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sackett is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrel Sackett 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.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch but Sackett swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sackett misses with a hook to the body
and Rampage counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Sackett. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sackett.
Rampage will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sackett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rampage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rampage forces Sackett back against the cage and clinches.
Sackett is trying to stall.
Sackett holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rampage.
Sackett throws a punch but it's blocked by Rampage.
Sackett blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sackett is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rampage is defending well.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rampage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sackett is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett is trying to stall.
Sackett taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rampage creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sackett's defenses.
It looks like Tyrel Sackett has been cut.
Sackett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sackett takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rampage feints and then cracks Sackett's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Sackett down.
Sackett misses the jab.
Kyle Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sackett swings for the body but Rampage moves out of range.
Sackett looks to land a body kick but Rampage moved away.
Rampage lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rampage.
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!
Sackett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rampage pinned against the cage. Rampage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sackett on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rampage. That's going to slow Sackett down.
Sackett swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sackett misses with a right hand
and Rampage counters with a nice body kick.
Rampage with a nice cross.
Rampage lands a big uppercut and Sackett crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sackett looks OK. Rampage waves Sackett back to his feet!
Sackett is rocked!
Sackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Sackett is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rampage scores with a shot to the body.
Rampage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sackett swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Look low, kick high! Rampage uses the oldest trick in the book to send Sackett tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Rampage is absolutely delighted - when Sackett wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyle Rampage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Zoidberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf comes to the cage accompanied by Primus: John the Fisherman. John Zoidberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Zoidberg!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zoidberg avoids it really well and circles away.
Zoidberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zoidberg misses with a head kick.
Wolf gets tackled into the cage by Zoidberg. Zoidberg maintains the clinch.
Zoidberg stops a takedown attempt from Wolf.
Wolf avoiding damage as Zoidberg throws knees to the body.
Zoidberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Johnny Wolf has been cut.
Zoidberg misses with an elbow strike.
Zoidberg misses with a knee to the head.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zoidberg missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zoidberg creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wolf's defenses.
Wolf swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoidberg lands an elbow just above Wolf 's eye.
Zoidberg lands a good knee to the midsection. Wolf won't want to take too many of those.
Zoidberg unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wolf lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zoidberg lands an elbow that stopped Wolf in his tracks for a moment.
Johnny Wolf's cut is getting worse.
Zoidberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zoidberg throws an elbow but misses.
Zoidberg landing knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is trying to break free.
Zoidberg misses with a knee strike.
Zoidberg is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wolf is defending well for now.
Wolf is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wolf has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zoidberg avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Wolf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zoidberg throws an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolf.
Wolf blocks the elbow strike.
Wolf is trying to push Zoidberg away but Zoidberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoidberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf avoids the damage to the body.
Zoidberg tries to land knees in the clinch but Wolf avoids the damage to the body.
Zoidberg lands a damaging elbow.
Johnny Wolf's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wolf takes an elbow to the temple.
Jeez, Johnny Wolf's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zoidberg lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Wolf's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Zoidberg!
John Zoidberg tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Curtis Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Lacuna Coil - Without Fear. Moon has chosen Heartbeats as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Howard Moon enters the cage!
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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
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Howard Moon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moon scores with a leg kick.
Moon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Moon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Jones.
It looks like Howard Moon has been cut.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones sizes up Moon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
Jones misses with a knee strike.
Moon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones is working for takedown but Moon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Moon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Moon working aggressively here.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Moon misses with a punch on the inside.
Moon lands with a light punch inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Moon has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Moon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jones creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Moon misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones stalling in the clinch but Moon improves position.
Moon misses with a body punch.
Moon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moon trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Moon.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Moon tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Moon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones looking for a takedown.
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!
Moon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Moon avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
Jones doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Moon lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Moon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to land knees to the body.
Jones is trying to stall.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Moon controls the action.
Moon working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Moon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jones lands a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Moon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Moon wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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 Curtis Jones.
The fighters circling - Moon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Moon throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Moon catches Jones right on the button with a cross.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Moon slips under a jab.
Moon throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Moon pushes him off.
A shot to the liver by Jones. Beautiful body shot.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moon on his heels. He'll look to pass Moon's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jones trying to control but Moon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Curtis Jones has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Moon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Moon.
Nice defenses there by Moon.
Moon misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Moon.
Moon throws a hook but Jones avoids it easily.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Moon counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon is looking to land body kicks.
Jones stalks Moon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moon's face. Moon staggers backwards, shaken.
Howard Moon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moon misses with a straight left.
Moon staying out of range there.
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 Curtis Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Moon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Moon needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Moon circles away.
Jones throws a series of punches but Moon moves out of range.
Moon lands a jab.
Jones stalks Moon and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Moon's face. Moon staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moon chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Moon slips a straight right by Jones.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
Jones darts in and clinches Moon up against the cage.
Moon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moon creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Moon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Moon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Moon scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moon looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Jones looks to land a body kick but Moon moved away.
Moon misses with a body shot.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Jones clinches up with Moon and pushes him back against the cage.
Moon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jones.
Moon can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Moon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jones scores with a shot to the side of Moon's head.
Moon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Moon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Jones avoiding damage as Moon throws knees to the body.
Moon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Jones.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones can't find room to land a body shot as Moon controls the action.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Jones content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jones tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Moon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Moon takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Moon has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones tries a knee to the head but Moon blocks it.
Jones landing knees to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moon.
Moon managing to block the knees to the body from Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Moon misses with an elbow over the top.
Moon misses with a punch to the body.
Jones digs a right hand into Moon's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Moon's gas tank.
Moon blocks an uppercut.
Moon lands an uppercut.
Curtis Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Moon swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Moon avoids the damage to the body.
Moon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moon lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Moon.
Jones tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Moon avoids it.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jones obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot in the inside from Moon.
Moon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Moon pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moon throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from Jones.
Moon gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Moon backwards.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Jones landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Moon prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Curtis Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Moon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Moon.
Moon misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Moon scores with a shoulder strike.
Moon avoiding damage as Jones throws knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Moon.
Moon throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Curtis Jones will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Howard Moon'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!
Moon lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Moon scores with a shot to the body.
Moon swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jones is rocked!
Moon scores with a body shot.
Oh Jones is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Moon lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Jones up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Moon from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Jones's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Howard Moon!
Howard Moon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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