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EFC 143 XMass Bash PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardus Londedros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ricardus Londedros has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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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
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Bermudez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricardus Londedros!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Londedros throws a leg kick
and Bermudez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bermudez manages to break the clinch.
Londedros tries to clinch but Bermudez moves away
and Bermudez counters with a leg kick.
Ricardus Londedros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bermudez shoots in but Londedros avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A jab from Londedros misses.
Bermudez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Londedros tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bermudez counters with a straight right hand.
Londedros attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bermudez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Londedros on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bermudez clinches up with Londedros and pushes him back against the cage.
Bermudez has Londedros pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bermudez pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Londedros tumbling to the mat - Bermudez dives into Londedros's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bermudez wants to pass the guard but Londedros is keeping the position.
Londedros utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bermudez looking to sit in guard and control but Londedros gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bermudez is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Londedros tries a body shot but Bermudez blocks it.
Bermudez fails to pull guard.
Bermudez pulls guard effortlessly.
Bermudez is working an open guard so Londedros takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Londedros looks to clinch
and Bermudez counters by clinching up.
Bermudez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Londedros attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bermudez shoots in for a takedown but Londedros shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Bermudez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Londedros tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bermudez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bermudez content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bermudez unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez misses with a knee to the head.
Bermudez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Londedros thows a leg kick but Bermudez checks it
and Bermudez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Londedros tries to clinch but Bermudez moves away
and Bermudez counters with a head kick.
Londedros tries to clinch but fails miserably
so Bermudez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bermudez postures up in Londedros's guard and throws a big left but Londedros blocks it.
Bermudez trying to control but Londedros is working from the bottom.
Bermudez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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!
Londedros wants to get back to his feet but Bermudez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bermudez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Londedros closes the distance but Bermudez moves to the side
and Bermudez counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Londedros tries to clinch but Bermudez moves away
and Bermudez moves into the clinch.
Bermudez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Londedros moves to clinch but Bermudez breaks away
and Bermudez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Londedros slips a jab and a cross from Bermudez.
Londedros misses with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Londedros misses with a low kick as Bermudez jumps back.
Bermudez rushes Londedros and presses him up against the cage.
Bermudez tries to land a knee to the head but Londedros blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Bermudez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Londedros cracks a nice hook into Bermudez's ribs.
Bermudez checks a low kick from Londedros.
Londedros wants to clinch up but Bermudez keeps it at a distance.
Londedros cracks Bermudez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Londedros wants to clinch up but Bermudez keeps it at a distance.
Bermudez looks to land a right hand but Londedros moved out of range.
Londedros throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bermudez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bermudez.
Londedros is looking to break free of the clinch but Bermudez has double underhooks.
Londedros swings wildly with an uppercut but Bermudez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bermudez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bermudez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Londedros closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bermudez counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bermudez clinches.
Bermudez leaning his opponent against the cage.
Londedros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bermudez takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bermudez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Londedros is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from Bermudez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Londedros misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bermudez manages to pull guard.
Londedros tries to stand but Bermudez is controlling from the bottom.
Bermudez has his feet on Londedros's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bermudez closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Londedros tries to keep at a distance but Bermudez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bermudez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Londedros is looking to break free of the clinch but Bermudez has double underhooks.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bermudez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bermudez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Londedros closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bermudez counters with a straight right hand.
Bermudez lands with a kick to the temple. Londedros shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Nice takedown defense from Londedros. No joy for Bermudez on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Bermudez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bermudez has managed to clinch.
Londedros tries a body shot but Bermudez blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Londedros has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bermudez has hold of one of Londedros's legs. Londedros is fighting the takedown attempt but Bermudez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Londedros keeping moving, preventing Bermudez from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bermudez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Londedros is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Bermudez dives into side control.
Londedros is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Bermudez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Londedros takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Bermudez dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Londedros misses with a low kick.
Bermudez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Londedros but Londedros pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bermudez closes the distance and pushes Londedros back into the cage.
Londedros tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Londedros misses with the head strike.
Bermudez blocks an uppercut.
Londedros wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bermudez breaks the clinch.
Bermudez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Londedros wants to clinch
and Bermudez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Londedros is staying active underneath Bermudez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Londedros keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bermudez is trying to work for a kimura but Londedros is defending well.
Bermudez is trying to control the action in half guard but Londedros is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Londedros tries to kick Bermudez off but Bermudez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bermudez throwing shots but Londedros is blocking nicely.
Bermudez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bermudez throwing shots but Londedros is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bermudez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bermudez lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez is trying to work for a kimura but Londedros is defending well.
Bermudez stops Londedros from getting back to his feet.
Bermudez wants to free his trapped foot but Londedros is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bermudez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bermudez stops Londedros from getting back to his feet.
Diego Bermudez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bermudez stands up from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Londedros wants to clinch but Bermudez slips to the side
and Bermudez counters with an outside leg kick.
Bermudez closes the distance and pushes Londedros back into the cage.
Bermudez gets through Londedros's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bermudez manages to break the clinch.
Londedros tries to clinch
and Bermudez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Londedros really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bermudez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bermudez gets to his feet - Londedros follows without any prompting.
Diego Bermudez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Londedros takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick from Bermudez lands but Londedros takes it in his stride.
Londedros looks to clinch
and Bermudez counters with a nice leg kick.
Londedros moves to clinch but Bermudez breaks away
and Bermudez moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Londedros is trying to force a seperation but Bermudez has the dominant position.
Londedros being controlled against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Bermudez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bermudez 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 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Bermudez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between D J Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Condit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Counter striker
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, D J Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Condit!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Condit drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
Jackson avoids the elbow strike from Condit, against the cage.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
Condit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Condit lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like D J Jackson has been cut.
Condit lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Jackson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Jackson maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Condit could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Jackson has cracked it and Condit is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Jackson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). D J Jackson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kev Yama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Bringer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sven Bringer enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kev Yama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Bringer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama with a poor takedown
and Bringer counters with a series of strikes. Yama will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yama misses with a takedown attempt
and Bringer counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Yama!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bringer lands a big elbow - Yama is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Yama is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sven Bringer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lawrence King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King has chosen Ennio Morricone - Once Upon a Time in the West as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lawrence King!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Brown throws a series of punches but King moves out of range.
King scores with a jab.
Jab from Brown.
Brown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
King will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
King lands with a right hand.
King bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
King shoots in and drives through. Brown sprawls well.
Brown fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
King tries for a takedown but Brown sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
King blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a front kick that sends King stumbling back into the cage.
King has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Brown lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
King tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Brown's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Brown!
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brown.
Brown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Craig Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence King.
King throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by King.
King is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
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!
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown moves into full guard.
King won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brown looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brown looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brown!
Brown has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brown misses with the combination.
King misses with a takedown
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but King circles away quickly and effectively.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Brown pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King scores with a jab.
Craig Brown is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King misses with an uppercut. Brown saw that one coming.
King looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
King throws an off balance right hand
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brown as he jumps to the side.
King throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from King misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
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 Craig Brown will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Brown's jab looks to have found its range, popping King under the eye.
Brown misses with a left hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from King misses its intended target.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by King.
Lawrence King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Craig Brown is winning the standup battle so far.
Brown goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
King is looking to clinch but Brown is avoiding it.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
King blocks a head kick by Brown.
Craig Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
King swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
King darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown throws a low kick, looking for King's leg but King calmly moves out of range.
Brown looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
King slips a jab and a cross from Brown.
King clinches up against the cage.
Brown gets underhooks to prevent King's takedown attempt.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
King keeps control of Brown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Brown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King scores with a three punch combo!
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Craig Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence King.
Brown looks to land a combination but King avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brown moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice low kick that buckles King's knee momentarily.
King uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Brown moves forwards but King connects with a nice, crisp jab.
King might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown misses with a head kick.
King moves to clinch but Brown breaks away
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a jab, cross combination.
King throws a nice looking combination but Brown bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
King misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a series of strikes. King will be more careful next time no doubt.
King shoots in looking for a takedown. Brown tries to sprawl out of it but King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brown manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
King misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Brown lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King lands a head shot.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
King showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Brown slips under a jab from King.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King blocks a head kick by Brown.
Brown misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
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 Craig Brown will probably get the nod.
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!
Brown rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a jab when King was well out of range.
King lands with an uppercut that bounces Brown off the cage and back into range.
A jab from King misses.
King tries to move into range but Brown moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brown lands with a slapping head kick.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
Brown stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab by Brown.
King looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
Brown fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown throws a left and a right that both miss
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Brown.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brown circles away.
Brown connects with a single shot there.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from King.
Brown ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
King shoots in for a double leg but Brown sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
King has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
King throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
King dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Lawrence King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Nice shot lands for King.
Brown misses with a wild combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from King.
Craig Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence King.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brown takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a one two combo.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
King avoids the head kick by Brown.
King shoots in for a takedown but Brown shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
King fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brown avoids it really well and circles away.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Brown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
King dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Craig Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Brown!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
King in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Brown tries to hold on but King postures up.
Brown in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by King there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
King fails to move to back control.
Brown holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as King tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lawrence King.
I think Brown has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Brown!
Craig Brown seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Long Haired Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Let's roll - Yelawolf ft. Kid rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Long Haired Samson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samson thows a body shot but no joy.
Samson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Samson.
Lesnar doesn't manage to clinch there - Samson circles away.
Samson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Samson clinches.
Samson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lesnar's efforts to push away.
Samson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lesnar walks away with a smile on his face. Samson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Samson misses the shot to the body.
Lesnar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Samson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lesnar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Samson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samson clinches up with Lesnar and pushes him back against the cage.
Samson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Samson seems keen to control Lesnar's posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar tries to stand but Samson is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Samson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lesnar's guard.
Lesnar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samson stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnar.
Samson is looking to work some ground and pound but Lesnar has wrist control.
Lesnar wants to improve his position but instead Samson has moved into half guard.
Lesnar looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lesnar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Samson on the ground.
Samson stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lesnar defending well though.
Samson lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Samson lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnar scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Samson manages to mount him!
Lesnar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lesnar taking shots to the head.
It looks like Brock Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar is squirming around, avoiding Samson's attempts to control the action.
Samson lands a big shot there that rocks Lesnar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Samson lands a big shot there that rocks Lesnar but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Brock Lesnar's cut is getting worse.
Lesnar tries to hold on but Samson postures up.
Samson trying to control but Lesnar is having none of it.
Samson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lesnar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lesnar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesnar tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jeez, Brock Lesnar's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brock Lesnar's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Long Haired Samson!
A relieved looking Long Haired Samson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hector Kilimanjaro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellscream kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War March. Kilimanjaro is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by David Guetta - She Wolf (Falling To Pieces) ft. Sia . Garrosh Hellscream has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Kilimanjaro!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Kilimanjaro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hellscream throws a hook to the side of Kilimanjaro's head but Kilimanjaro sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hellscream keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilimanjaro swats away the attempt to clinch by Hellscream.
Kilimanjaro is looking to clinch but Hellscream is avoiding it.
Hellscream looks to land a body kick but Kilimanjaro moved away.
Hellscream fails with an attempt to clinch.
Garrosh Hellscream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kilimanjaro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hellscream tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kilimanjaro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kilimanjaro 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 Hellscream has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hellscream and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kilimanjaro decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hellscream has one foot on Kilimanjaro's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kilimanjaro keeps the fight on the outside.
Kilimanjaro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kilimanjaro. Hellscream does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hellscream throws a shot from downtown. Kilimanjaro moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kilimanjaro works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kilimanjaro in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kilimanjaro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilimanjaro is looking to work some ground and pound but Hellscream has wrist control.
Kilimanjaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Hellscream is retaining full guard.
Hellscream can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kilimanjaro controls the pace.
Kilimanjaro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilimanjaro tries to free his leg and advance position but Hellscream is retaining full guard.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kilimanjaro lands a nice looking body shot.
Hellscream keeps the fight on the outside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellscream pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kilimanjaro with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hellscream to score with a decent uppercut.
Hellscream really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kilimanjaro drives through with a takedown into Hellscream's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Hellscream keeps moving.
Hellscream will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hellscream wants to stand and escape but Kilimanjaro is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hellscream manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Kilimanjaro has Hellscream in his guard.
Hellscream is looking to stand up but Kilimanjaro won't let him.
Hellscream trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilimanjaro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilimanjaro wants to sweep here but Hellscream controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro keeping moving, preventing Hellscream from controlling successfully.
Kilimanjaro has a closed guard, preventing Hellscream from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Garrosh Hellscream.
Hellscream gets caught napping as Kilimanjaro dives in and scores a takedown. Hellscream manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kilimanjaro advances to half guard.
Kilimanjaro is looking for a kimura here.
Kilimanjaro controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Kilimanjaro dominated that round.
That's time! Hellscream's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hellscream takes the fight into the clinch.
Hellscream misses with the head strike.
Kilimanjaro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hellscream to keep the fight standing.
Kilimanjaro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hellscream lands a left hand.
Hellscream misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hellscream blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hellscream doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hellscream gets underhooks to prevent Kilimanjaro's takedown attempt.
Hellscream prevents a takedown attempt there.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro blocks an uppercut.
Hellscream lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kilimanjaro backwards.
Hellscream fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hellscream throws a head punch that misses.
Hellscream lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro blocks a body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream taking a breather.
Kilimanjaro jumps guard but Hellscream turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hellscream tries a body shot but Kilimanjaro blocks it.
Kilimanjaro stalling in the clinch but Hellscream improves position.
Kilimanjaro just leaning against Hellscream, taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellscream.
Hellscream lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Hellscream on the inside.
Kilimanjaro is trying to pull guard but Hellscream turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hellscream scores with a hook to the body.
Hellscream throws a head punch that misses.
Kilimanjaro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hellscream to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, Hellscream scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kilimanjaro goes for a takedown attempt but Hellscream pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jab from Hellscream.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hellscream can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut there from Hellscream.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kilimanjaro checks a leg kick.
Hellscream scores with a one two! Kilimanjaro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kilimanjaro avoids a kick to the body.
Hellscream checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hellscream is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hellscream fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hellscream misses with a few strikes there.
Kilimanjaro gets a clinch.
Hellscream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hellscream struggles to land a body shot inside as Kilimanjaro controls his hands.
Kilimanjaro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hellscream smiles and moves away.
Hellscream thumps Kilimanjaro with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellscream.
Hellscream throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body kick from Hellscream.
Hellscream tries to clinch there but Kilimanjaro circles away.
Hellscream cracks Kilimanjaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hellscream tries to clinch there but Kilimanjaro circles away.
Kilimanjaro needs to keep his hands up - Hellscream had a free shot at his head there.
Hellscream throws a nice looking combination but Kilimanjaro bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hellscream takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hellscream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kilimanjaro.
Hellscream cracks Kilimanjaro with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hellscream ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kilimanjaro moves away.
Kilimanjaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hellscream paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No luck for Kilimanjaro with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kilimanjaro is out of range.
Hellscream wants to clinch
and Kilimanjaro makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hellscream throws a body kick that misses
and Kilimanjaro counters with an outside leg kick.
Hellscream misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilimanjaro takes a swing at Hellscream's ribcage but misses.
Kilimanjaro blocks the body kick.
Hellscream misses the jab.
Kilimanjaro scores with a spinning back kick!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellscream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kilimanjaro manages to avoid it.
Hellscream is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hellscream swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilimanjaro misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrosh Hellscream dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Good leg kick by Hellscream there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hellscream rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kilimanjaro counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hellscream rushes Kilimanjaro and presses him up against the cage.
Kilimanjaro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kilimanjaro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hellscream is defending well.
Hellscream lands with a right to the head.
Kilimanjaro manages to pull guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilimanjaro is on top in guard.
Kilimanjaro throws a strike but Hellscream rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kilimanjaro is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilimanjaro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Hellscream keeps moving.
Kilimanjaro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hellscream swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hector Kilimanjaro has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilimanjaro stops Hellscream from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream keeping full guard, as Kilimanjaro tries to pass.
Kilimanjaro won't allow Hellscream to get back to his feet.
Kilimanjaro trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellscream wants to get back to his feet but Kilimanjaro is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kilimanjaro wants to control from the top but Hellscream keeps moving.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hector Kilimanjaro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Some bone on bone action there as Hellscream checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream throws a head kick that misses.
Kilimanjaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kilimanjaro misses with a wild body shot.
Kilimanjaro shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hellscream as he avoids it easily.
Hellscream scores with a hook.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hellscream stops a takedown attempt from Kilimanjaro.
Garrosh Hellscream has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Kilimanjaro.
Hellscream is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hellscream lands with a right to the head.
Hellscream goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kilimanjaro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hellscream walks away with a smile on his face. Kilimanjaro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hellscream takes the fight into the clinch.
Kilimanjaro is trying to pull guard but Hellscream turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kilimanjaro.
Hellscream is trying to maintain a safe position but Kilimanjaro gets an underhook and turns Hellscream into the cage.
Kilimanjaro is trying to maintain a safe position but Hellscream gets an underhook and turns Kilimanjaro into the cage.
Kilimanjaro blocks an uppercut.
Hellscream tries to throw a body punch but Kilimanjaro avoids it by throwing Hellscream back against the cage.
Kilimanjaro blocks a body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilimanjaro blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hellscream lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kilimanjaro.
Kilimanjaro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hellscream avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hellscream working aggressively here.
Hellscream lands with a short shot to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellscream misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kilimanjaro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hellscream after a bit of a struggle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hellscream.
Kilimanjaro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hellscream walks away with a smile on his face. Kilimanjaro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrosh Hellscream showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hellscream has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrosh Hellscream!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bada Bing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Lindback (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bing kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Metallica - All Nightmare Long. This should be a great matchup!
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142 lbs
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146 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bada Bing!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Gustaf Lindback!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lindback waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bing.
Nice shot by Lindback.
Bing waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lindback.
Bing gets tackled into the cage by Lindback. Lindback maintains the clinch.
Bing avoiding damage as Lindback throws knees to the body.
Lindback's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lindback taking a breather.
Bing avoiding damage as Lindback throws knees to the body.
Bing is trying to force a seperation but Lindback has the dominant position.
Lindback with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bing managing to block the knees to the body from Lindback.
Bing is trying to pull guard but Lindback turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lindback gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing wants to pass the guard but Lindback is defending well.
Lindback looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bing controlling the action here.
Bing is trying to control. Lindback wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lindback keeping control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindback actively working from the bottom here.
Bing controlling the action here.
Bada Bing has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Bing misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lindback drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lindback won't allow Bing to sweep him here.
Lindback is stalling in the full guard.
Lindback stopping the sweep attempt from Bing.
Lindback landing with the ground and pound.
Bing throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lindback escapes and throws Bing's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bing is looking for a sweep.
Lindback is trying to get an arm triangle but Bing is defending well.
Lindback tries to advance to mount but Bing denies him.
Lindback creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bing tries to buck Lindback off but Lindback is having none of it.
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!
Bing manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bing manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bing manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lindback manages to get himself to full guard.
Lindback is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustaf Lindback dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bing missing with a left hand there. Lindback was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lindback lands a head shot.
Lindback pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bing is out of range and Lindback settles back down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bing. Lindback does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Bing misses its intended target.
Bing misses with a double jab.
Lindback takes the fight into the clinch.
Lindback landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lindback manages to break the clinch.
Bing blocks a head kick by Lindback.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bing ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Decent striking displayed by Lindback there.
Lindback fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bing.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lindback, right into the meat.
Lindback lands with a kick to the temple. Bing shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gustaf Lindback seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bing swings for the body but Lindback moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bing.
Lindback sizes up Bing with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lindback throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A punch combination from Bing misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lindback goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bing misses with a straight left.
Lindback throws a leg kick but Bing sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lindback is defended easily by Bing.
Lindback uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bing.
Lindback drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lindback lands a few punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bing takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Bing is rocked!
Lindback landing strikes.
Oh Bing is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lindback has an Americana. Bing didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lindback is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lindback hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gustaf Lindback!
Gustaf Lindback thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hofniel Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Apollyon has chosen On My Own-Alone as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
193 lbs
23 - 9 - 0 |
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27
193 lbs
16 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Valentine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Hofniel Apollyon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Apollyon misses with a head kick.
Valentine throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A jab from Valentine misses.
Valentine misses with a left hand
and Apollyon counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Nice cross by Valentine.
Apollyon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Valentine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Apollyon was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentine.
Valentine misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Apollyon moves away from the strike by Valentine.
Apollyon lands with a right hand.
Apollyon throws a hook to the side of Valentine's head but Valentine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollyon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Valentine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Apollyon.
Valentine slips under a jab from Apollyon.
A low kick from Valentine misses
and Apollyon counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Apollyon thuds a left hand into Valentine's body.
Apollyon misses with an uppercut. Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Valentine was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Valentine thowing shots but they're missing.
Valentine raining down hammerfists from mount.
Apollyon is in a horrible position here. Valentine smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollyon avoids a series of strikes thrown by Valentine.
Valentine working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Apollyon tries to lock up and control but Valentine gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Valentine throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valentine connects with a bit shot that sees Apollyon covering up! More strikes from Valentine and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Valentine is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Valentine!
Alexander Valentine retains his middleweight title!
Alexander Valentine took some time post fight to say the following; 'In a career full of ups and downs, this win , hopefully, is the start of something amazing! '.
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