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SSFC Hilo 7 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pauly Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dee has chosen Get Crazy-LMFAO as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Decent boxing
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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 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pauly Dee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dee.
Dee misses with a wild body shot.
Santos lands with a kick to the temple. Dee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A slapping body kick lands there for Santos.
Santos throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dee's head.
Dee throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Santos works over Dee's head and body with a nice combination.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Dee moved out of range nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looks to land a combination but Dee avoids it well.
Dee connects with a crisp jab.
Dee punishes Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Santos throws a head kick that half lands.
Pauly Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Dee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dee looks to land a left hand but Santos moved out of range nicely.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
Dee throws a body punch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Santos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Santos duly obliges.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Santos throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dee closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. Dee pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos stuffs the takedown attempt from Dee. Dee gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauly Dee.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Santos.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dee.
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters with a head kick.
Santos lands a really nice looking cross but Dee seems unphased.
Dee tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos slips a straight right by Dee.
Dee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dee.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
Dee throws a right hand that misses
and Santos counters with an outside leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dee.
Dee throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Danga de danga de dang - Dee scores with a four punch combination!
Dee throws out a loose jab but Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dee misses with a body shot
and Santos counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dee throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos misses with a head kick.
Dee misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dee.
Dee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Santos.
Dee misses with a straight right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dee.
Dee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Santos circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dee throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Santos gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dee.
Dee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dee misses with a lunging right hand
and Santos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jake Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dee fails to land with a series of punches.
Dee connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
Santos bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dee's head.
Santos slips under a jab.
Dee looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
Dee misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Santos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Santos. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Dee or perhaps it was just good defense by Santos which made him look bad.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Santos throws a series of punches but Dee avoids them all with ease.
No luck for Dee with that takedown attempt.
Jake Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pauly Dee.
Dee throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Dee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dee thows a body shot but no joy.
Dee is trying desperately to land a takedown but Santos is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dee.
Santos takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big left from Dee misses.
Dee dodges the punch combination from Santos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos lands a jab-cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dee is defended easily by Santos.
Jake Santos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Santos throws a right and a left that Dee avoids nicely.
A cross from Dee lands.
Santos throws a head kick that misses.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Dee tests Santos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dee misses its intended target.
Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dee throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos.
Dee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santos counters with a head kick.
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dee backs up against the cage.
Santos throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dee.
Dee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Dee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dee misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dee really felt that one!
Santos throws a series of punches but Dee moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
A jab from Dee does it's job there.
Santos throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dee is breathing heavily.
Santos lands a head kick. Dee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Dee throws a left and a right that both miss
and Santos counters with a good, hard body kick but Dee shrugs it off.
Dee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Santos tries to avoid it but Dee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Santos to the ground. Santos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santos scores with a nice head shot.
Dee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Santos sprawls well. Santos wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dee gets slowly back to his feet.
Dee throws a shot from downtown. Santos moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Santos dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a nice kick to the body.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Santos throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Santos moves out of range as Dee strikes.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
Dee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santos counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Dee misses with a right hand
and Santos finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dee lands a nice shot that snaps Santos's head back.
Dee misses with a right hand
and Santos counters with a nice body kick.
Dee misses with a jab to the body
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Dee will be more careful next time no doubt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Santos counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Dee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Dee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big left from Dee misses.
Santos scores with a head kick. Dee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a stiff right hand.
A solid body kick from Santos.
Dee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dee. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dee misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Dee throws a poor cross that misses
and Santos makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dee really felt that one!
Santos lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dee backs up against the cage.
Dee misses with a hook
and Santos counters with a left to the body.
Jake Santos is winning the standup battle so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A big right from Dee misses.
Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Santos.
Santos looks to land a combination but Dee avoids it well.
Santos looks to land a combination but Dee avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Dee. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee throws a right hand that Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Santos also avoids with ease.
Dee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Santos counters with a big head kick but Dee shrugs it off.
Santos scores with a head kick. Dee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dee avoids the head kick by Santos.
Santos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dee throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dee scores with a takedown into Santos's guard.
Dee trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pauly Dee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dee is controlling him.
Dee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Santos has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos misses with the combination.
Jake Santos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Santos moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dee throws an off balance right hand
and Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Dee looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Santos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Santos, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Santos!
Jake Santos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wagner Fabiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Dos Santos will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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264 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wagner Fabiano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Junior Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dos Santos closes the distance and clinches.
Dos Santos slows down the pace here.
Fabiano is trying to break the clinch but Dos Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fabiano's face.
It looks like Wagner Fabiano has been cut.
Dos Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Fabiano is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dos Santos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fabiano's efforts to push away.
Nice body punch from Dos Santos - that landed with a thud.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dos Santos tries to land a knee to the head but Fabiano blocks with his arms.
Dos Santos connects with a knee to the head.
Dos Santos working Fabiano over with knees to the body.
Dos Santos tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dos Santos lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fabiano is rocked!
Dos Santos is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on Dos Santos's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Dos Santos with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fabiano throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fabiano misses with a few strikes there.
Dos Santos scores with a takedown into Fabiano's guard.
Dos Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dos Santos is in close to Fabiano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dos Santos stands up over Fabiano, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos pushes down on Fabiano's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dos Santos moves nicely into side control.
Dos Santos in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Oh Fabiano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fabiano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Dos Santos cracks Fabiano with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Dos Santos immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Fabiano is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Dos Santos!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Junior Dos Santos!
Junior Dos Santos 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 Alex Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aruneru Hero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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144 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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aruneru Hero!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hero throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hero closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
Hero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hero tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Anderson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A knee to the head by Hero.
Hero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Anderson misses with an elbow over the top.
Anderson keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hero's efforts to push away.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Anderson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hero tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Hero is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hero tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Anderson obliges.
Hero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Anderson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hero is trying to break free.
Anderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hero avoids it.
Anderson stalling in the clinch but Hero improves position.
Hero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hero misses with a knee to the head.
Hero stalls.
Hero has had enough of the clinch but Anderson keeps him there for the moment.
Hero is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hero breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hero closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hero is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hero displaying some good clinch control by pressing Anderson up against the cage.
Hero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Aruneru Hero.
Hero misses with a body kick.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt.
A combination from Hero does no damage.
Hero swinging wildly here.
Anderson tries to clinch but Hero is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Hero.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hero.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hero lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hero throws a head kick that misses.
Hero looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hero looks to throw a body kick
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
Hero is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anderson is keeping busy.
Hero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anderson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anderson gets tackled into the cage by Hero. Hero maintains the clinch.
Hero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson missing with knees to the body.
Anderson tries to stall but Hero uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hero misses with a knee strike.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Hero blocks it.
Hero tries a knee to the head but Anderson blocks it.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hero avoids the damage to the body.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hero throws an elbow but it misses.
Hero tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Anderson misses with an elbow strike.
Hero pushes off an throws an elbow but Anderson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hero is trying to break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Anderson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Anderson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Anderson misses with a knee strike.
Anderson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hero is trying to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aruneru Hero will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hero clinches up against the cage.
Hero tries to break free but Anderson pushes him back against the cage.
Aruneru Hero seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Anderson.
Hero is trying to force a seperation but Anderson has the dominant position.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hero manages to break the clinch.
Anderson is looking to clinch.
Anderson moves to clinch but Hero breaks away
and Hero counters with a slapping leg kick.
Anderson tries to close the distance and clinch but Hero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Hero throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Anderson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Hero in his tracks for a moment.
Hero tries to circle away but Anderson has him pinned against the cage.
Hero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Anderson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hero throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Anderson blocks it with crossed arms.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Anderson is leaning against Hero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Hero.
Hero pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson has Hero pressed against the cage, preventing Hero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Hero avoids the elbow strike from Anderson, against the cage.
Anderson tries to land knees in the clinch but Hero avoids the damage to the body.
Hero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Anderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Hero takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson working Hero over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hero escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Hero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Anderson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Anderson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Hero.
Hero wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson tries a knee to the head but Hero blocks it.
Hero takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hero gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hero tries to break the clinch but Anderson is controlling the position.
Hero misses with a knee strike.
Hero is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Anderson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hero is trying to stall.
With the fighters up against the cage, Anderson throws an elbow but misses.
Hero wants to get back to striking at distance but Anderson won't allow it.
Hero avoiding damage as Anderson throws knees to the body.
Anderson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hero takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hero wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson throws an elbow but it misses.
Hero is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Anderson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Anderson dodges an elbow strike from Hero.
Hero breaks from the clinch.
Anderson tries to clinch there but Hero circles away.
A head kick misses from Hero.
The fight stays on the outside here - Anderson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A left lands for Anderson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hero misses with a few strikes there.
Hero fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Hero misses.
Hero closes the distance and pushes Anderson back into the cage.
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 Alex Anderson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Anderson doesn't manage to clinch there - Hero circles away.
Hero throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson closes the distance but Hero moves to the side
and Hero counters with a stiff right hand.
Hero throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Hero clinches.
Anderson throws an elbow that misses.
Anderson looking to slow down the pace here.
Anderson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hero's defenses.
Anderson blocks an elbow strike.
Anderson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson landing knees to the body.
Anderson lands a knee to the head.
Hero connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Anderson lands an elbow inside.
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson slowing the pace effectively.
Anderson has Hero pressed against the cage, preventing Hero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A knee to the head by Anderson.
Hero is trying to break the clinch but Anderson has him pressed against the cage.
Anderson scores with a knee to the head.
Hero tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hero tries to land a knee to the head but Anderson blocks with his arms.
Hero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hero misses with a two punch combination.
Hero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Anderson wants to clinch up but Hero keeps it at a distance.
Anderson moves in looking to clinch but Hero pushes him off.
Hero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hero throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Anderson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson has Hero pressed against the cage, preventing Hero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anderson is working Hero over against the cage.
Anderson is struggling to control the position.
Anderson seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Anderson scores with a shot to the side of Hero's head.
Hero wants to stall.
Anderson lands an elbow that stopped Hero in his tracks for a moment.
Anderson landing knees to the head.
Hero is rocked!
Anderson prevents Hero from breaking the clinch.
Hero is still on wobbly legs! Can Anderson finish him?
Anderson lands a damaging elbow.
Anderson lands a nice uppercut.
Anderson lands a nice elbow.
Hero is pressed against the cage. Anderson pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hero! Two more big strikes from Anderson and Hero crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alex Anderson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sebastiao da Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Junior Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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162 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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28
158 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastiao da Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Junior Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gracie tries to sprawl but da Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but da Silva has control of the leg.
da Silva is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie tries to roll over but da Silva keeps him under control.
da Silva seems to be looking for submissions.
da Silva moves into full mount! Gracie won't be happy about that!
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding da Silva's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie wants to improve his position but da Silva is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
da Silva pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
da Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie tries to roll over but da Silva keeps him under control.
da Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
da Silva is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie tries to roll over but da Silva keeps him under control.
da Silva is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gracie doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time da Silva.
da Silva seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Gracie lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for da Silva!
da Silva is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie is stalling here but it's allowed da Silva to get half guard.
da Silva is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but da Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
da Silva is staying active underneath Gracie, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but da Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so da Silva is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
da Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but da Silva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but da Silva is defending well.
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 Sebastiao da Silva will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and da Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
da Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
da Silva passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gracie!
Gracie is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
da Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
da Silva moves to the back.
da Silva is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into da Silva. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in da Silva's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
da Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gracie manages to get himself to full guard.
Sebastiao da Silva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing da Silva from controlling successfully.
da Silva preventing the sweep.
da Silva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie is looking to sweep but instead, da Silva has passed into half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in da Silva's guard.
da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
da Silva wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
Gracie works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
da Silva is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
da Silva manages to get to full guard.
Gracie won't allow da Silva to sweep him here.
da Silva lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Gracie!
da Silva looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
da Silva has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
da Silva mounts Gracie! Really nice guard pass there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from da Silva.
Gracie is working to get back to half guard.
da Silva has control of Gracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Gracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
da Silva looking to secure an arm triangle but Gracie defends it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but da Silva has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastiao da Silva dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and da Silva counters with a body kick that stops Gracie in his tracks momentarily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gracie seems to be working for a kimura but da Silva defends the submission attempt.
da Silva gets full guard.
da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! da Silva is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gracie, into his guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing da Silva from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
da Silva got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, da Silva has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
da Silva is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
da Silva wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
da Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
da Silva is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gracie is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but da Silva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but da Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gracie has da Silva in his guard.
da Silva stands and steps away. Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. da Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sebastiao da Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Junior Gracie.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from da Silva. Those never looked like landing.
Gracie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
da Silva drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
da Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
da Silva wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! da Silva slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing da Silva from controlling successfully.
da Silva has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
da Silva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
da Silva wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gracie 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.
da Silva wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Sebastiao da Silva wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Gracie takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Junior Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
da Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Sebastiao da Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
da Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
da Silva drives through with a takedown into Gracie's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastiao da Silva showed his dominance in that final round.
Well da Silva 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastiao da Silva!
Our winner, Sebastiao da Silva, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Ulysses Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Richmond Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Richmond Junior will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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23
202 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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25
190 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ulysses Grant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Richmond Junior!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond Junior takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grant clobbers Richmond Junior with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Richard Richmond Junior has been cut.
Richmond Junior finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Grant's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Richmond Junior falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ulysses Grant!
Ulysses Grant 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Sobrinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Struker (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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28
220 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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17 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Giovani Sobrinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Struker!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sobrinho throws a right and a left that both miss.
Struker with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sobrinho counters with a three punch combo that has Struker backing up. Struker nods at Sobrinho to acknowledge the strikes.
Struker misses with a takedown attempt
and Sobrinho counters with an inside leg kick.
Struker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sobrinho.
Sobrinho throws a right and a left that Struker avoids nicely.
Sobrinho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Struker momentarily.
A punch combination from Sobrinho misses.
Sobrinho checks the leg kick.
Sobrinho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struker fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Giovani Sobrinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Struker.
Sobrinho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Struker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sobrinho pinned against the cage. Sobrinho gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Struker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sobrinho sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sobrinho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Struker counters with a one-two to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sobrinho counters with a thumping low kick.
Struker shoots in looking for a takedown but Sobrinho manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Struker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sobrinho misses with a series of wild punches.
Struker shoots in looking for a takedown. Sobrinho tries to sprawl out of it but Struker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sobrinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sobrinho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Struker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sobrinho swivels and escapes.
Sobrinho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Struker.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Struker tries for a takedown but Sobrinho circles away easily
and Struker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struker throws a combination. Sobrinho tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Sobrinho throws a combination that misses
and Struker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sobrinho tries to roll over but Struker keeps him under control.
Sobrinho trying to hold on to Struker's head to control him but Struker postures up.
Sobrinho tries to get to full guard but Struker has control of the leg.
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 Giovani Sobrinho will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Struker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sobrinho eats them both and turns towards Struker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Giovani Sobrinho has been cut.
Sobrinho misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Sobrinho does no damage.
Struker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sobrinho sprawls well. Sobrinho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Struker gets slowly back to his feet.
Sobrinho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Struker counters with a thumping low kick.
Struker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struker checks a low kick from Sobrinho.
Giovani Sobrinho is winning the standup battle so far.
Struker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sobrinho defends it nicely.
Giovani Sobrinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Struker.
Sobrinho lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Tommy Struker has been cut.
Struker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sobrinho closes the distance and lands a one-two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sobrinho avoids it really well and circles away.
Sobrinho ducks under a wild hook from Struker.
Giovani Sobrinho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struker slips a straight right by Sobrinho.
Sobrinho tries to work over Struker's front leg with a kick but Struker checks it.
Sobrinho leaves Struker with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struker throws a head kick but Sobrinho moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Sobrinho.
A punch combination from Sobrinho misses.
Sobrinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sobrinho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Struker counters with a body kick.
Struker with a poor takedown
and Sobrinho counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrinho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Struker counters with a leg kick.
Struker with a poor takedown
and Sobrinho makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sobrinho misses with a low kick.
Sobrinho looks to land a combination but Struker avoids it well.
Sobrinho throws a leg kick
enabling Struker to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Struker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobrinho pivots, looking for a leg kick but Struker is out of range and Sobrinho settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovani Sobrinho dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Struker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sobrinho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sobrinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Struker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobrinho as he avoids it easily.
Struker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sobrinho as he avoids it easily.
Giovani Sobrinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Struker.
Sobrinho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Struker counters with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sobrinho.
Giovani Sobrinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sobrinho misses with a double jab
and Struker counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sobrinho's guard now.
Struker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sobrinho is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Struker, into his guard.
Struker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struker wants to stand up but Sobrinho is controlling him.
Sobrinho controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sobrinho got a little sloppy there for a moment and Struker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sobrinho has managed to get both his arms back between Struker's legs - danger averted.
Sobrinho working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Struker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Struker looking for a guillotine here but Sobrinho defends easily.
Sobrinho controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Struker is looking for a triangle but Sobrinho pushes his legs off easily.
Struker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sobrinho doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sobrinho manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sobrinho postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobrinho trying to control but Struker is working from the bottom.
Struker looking for a guillotine here but Sobrinho defends easily.
Struker keeping moving, preventing Sobrinho from controlling successfully.
Tommy Struker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sobrinho stands and throws Struker's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobrinho tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Struker misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Struker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sobrinho 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Giovani Sobrinho!
Giovani Sobrinho 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Reece Edward Duenas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duenas comes to the cage accompanied by California Gurls. McGirk is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: This Is Who I Am . Dirt McGirk struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
162 lbs
25 - 11 - 1 |
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28
172 lbs
16 - 17 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Reece Edward Duenas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGirk misses with a combination
enabling Duenas to counter with a crisp jab.
Duenas slips a jab from McGirk.
McGirk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McGirk closes the distance and clinches.
Duenas prevents a body shot from McGirk.
McGirk is trying to break free.
McGirk tries a body shot but Duenas blocks it.
Duenas pushes McGirk back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Duenas lands a nice shot to the body.
McGirk can't find room to land a body shot as Duenas controls the action.
McGirk tries to circle away but Duenas has him pinned against the cage.
McGirk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Duenas clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McGirk.
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!
McGirk is trying to force a seperation but Duenas has the dominant position.
Duenas lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Duenas is controlling him.
Duenas lands a shot to the body.
Duenas breaks the clinch.
Duenas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGirk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGirk scores with a decent looking hook.
McGirk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McGirk misses with a hook. Duenas ducked under it nicely.
McGirk lands a really nice looking cross but Duenas seems unphased.
No joy there for Duenas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGirk has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Duenas finds it's way round the side to connect with McGirk's head.
Duenas throws a series of strikes that have McGirk backpedaling.
Duenas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duenas with a nice cross.
Duenas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGirk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGirk misses the jab.
Duenas throws a right and a left that McGirk avoids nicely.
McGirk scores with a jab to the body.
McGirk keeps the fight on the outside.
McGirk throws a right and a left that both miss.
McGirk lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGirk displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Duenas throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duenas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McGirk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dirt McGirk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGirk lands a two punch combo.
Duenas moves into the clinch.
Duenas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGirk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
McGirk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Duenas.
McGirk pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Duenas back to the cage. McGirk follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGirk dips to his left and cracks Duenas with an uppercut!
Duenas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from McGirk lands.
McGirk 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.
Duenas slips a straight right by McGirk.
McGirk throws a hook but Duenas avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas ducks under a wild hook from McGirk.
McGirk throws an overhand right that lands on Duenas's shoulder, as Duenas tries to avoid the shot.
McGirk darts in trying to clinch
and Duenas counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Duenas stalls.
McGirk tries to break free but Duenas pushes him back against the cage.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch but Duenas keeps him there for the moment.
A short left from Duenas.
Duenas can't get the takedown.
McGirk wants to get back to striking at distance but Duenas won't allow it.
McGirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McGirk lands a body punch.
A frustrated look appears on McGirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Duenas misses with a body punch.
McGirk tries a body shot but Duenas blocks it.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch but Duenas keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGirk taking a breather.
Duenas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McGirk can't break the clinch.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Duenas has him pressed against the cage.
McGirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for McGirk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGirk is trying to break free.
McGirk takes a shot to the head.
Duenas lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGirk has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Duenas misses with an elbow strike.
McGirk tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McGirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Duenas lands with a right to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McGirk misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duenas lands an uppercut.
McGirk is trying to break the clinch but Duenas has him pressed against the cage.
Duenas tries a knee to the head but McGirk blocks it.
Duenas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dirt McGirk will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Duenas is looking to clinch but McGirk is avoiding it.
Duenas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Duenas tries to pass to full mount but McGirk defends it.
Duenas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGirk's head.
Duenas 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.
Duenas lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McGirk is trying to get back to full guard.
Duenas wants to pass the guard but McGirk is defending well.
Duenas wants to advance to full mount but McGirk doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duenas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duenas is looking to work some ground and pound but McGirk has wrist control.
Duenas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Duenas advances position into side control!
Duenas tries to score with some ground and pound. McGirk controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
McGirk tries to bench press Duenas off him but Duenas keeps the position.
McGirk takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duenas misses with the ground and pound.
Duenas is trying to ground and pound but McGirk uses the momentary lack of control by Duenas to regain half guard.
Duenas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGirk defending well though.
Duenas wants to take a breather but McGirk is having none of it.
Duenas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McGirk has managed to free his arm - good work.
Duenas is trying to control the action in half guard but McGirk is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Duenas thows a huge punch but McGirk dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duenas trying to pass the guard but McGirk defending well.
McGirk wants to get back to his feet.
Duenas wants to control but McGirk is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duenas content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Duenas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duenas looks to land a strike but McGirk avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Duenas is looking to work some ground and pound but McGirk has wrist control.
Duenas throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duenas trying to control but McGirk is working from the bottom.
McGirk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duenas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duenas wants to control from the top but McGirk keeps moving.
Reece Edward Duenas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duenas won't allow McGirk to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece Edward Duenas dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Duenas throws a quick inside leg kick.
Duenas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGirk.
McGirk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McGirk misses with the combination.
McGirk misses with a hook. Duenas ducked under it nicely.
McGirk tries to clinch but Duenas moves out of range.
Duenas fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGirk misses with a two punch combination.
McGirk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dirt McGirk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duenas takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McGirk lands a lovely overhand right.
McGirk scores with a jab. Duenas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McGirk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Reece Edward Duenas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Duenas wants to clinch up but McGirk keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Duenas. Those never looked like landing.
Duenas slips a jab and a cross from McGirk.
McGirk misses with a double jab.
McGirk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGirk throws a hook to the side of Duenas's head but Duenas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from McGirk. Those never looked like landing.
Duenas moves into range and clinches up with McGirk.
Duenas throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Duenas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGirk backwards.
Duenas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Duenas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Duenas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGirk.
Duenas pulls McGirk into guard.
Duenas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McGirk defends well.
McGirk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Duenas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGirk manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duenas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duenas scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGirk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duenas trying to control but McGirk is working from the bottom.
Duenas lands a couple of digs.
Duenas throwing strikes but missing.
Duenas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Duenas stands and throws McGirk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Duenas advances nicely into full mount.
McGirk is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Duenas is landing with some decent strikes but McGirk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Duenas landing shots from mount.
Duenas lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duenas lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duenas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGirk looks a forlorn figure.
McGirk is rocked!
A nice elbow there by Duenas.
McGirk is still in real trouble! Can Duenas finish him?
Duenas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
McGirk is squirming around, avoiding Duenas's attempts to control the action.
Duenas controlling the position easily from mount.
McGirk keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Duenas looking to control but McGirk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
BOOM! Duenas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Duenas working for a guillotine from mount but McGirk is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece Edward Duenas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duenas 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece Edward Duenas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vergil Blanco Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christina Ellis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellis has chosen her song as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vergil Blanco Rocha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christina Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Blanco Rocha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blanco Rocha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Blanco Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blanco Rocha.
It looks like Christina Ellis has been cut.
Blanco Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ellis backwards.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow.
Blanco Rocha lands a damaging elbow.
Blanco Rocha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ellis's defenses.
That has opened up Christina Ellis's cut even more.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Blanco Rocha drops Ellis with a big knee straight up the middle! Ellis is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Ellis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Ellis is still in real trouble! Can Blanco Rocha finish him?
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ellis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blanco Rocha is keeping the position for now.
Blanco Rocha looking for a sweep. Not yet Blanco Rocha, not yet.
Ellis seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha keeping full guard, as Ellis tries to pass.
Ellis won't allow Blanco Rocha to get back to his feet.
Blanco Rocha managing to control the position.
Ellis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Blanco Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vergil Blanco Rocha just wasn't active enough.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellis fails with a takedown attempt.
Vergil Blanco Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christina Ellis.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice looking body kick.
Blanco Rocha has Ellis up against the cage in a clinch.
Blanco Rocha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ellis tries to pull guard but Blanco Rocha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Blanco Rocha.
The cut above Christina Ellis's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ellis takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ellis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blanco Rocha smiles and moves away.
Blanco Rocha pushes Ellis away with a front kick.
Ellis looks winded!
Blanco Rocha scores with a punch to the head.
Christina Ellis's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Blanco Rocha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Blanco Rocha! Ellis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vergil Blanco Rocha!
Vergil Blanco Rocha retains his welterweight title!
Vergil Blanco Rocha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coleman has chosen Got Money as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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32
196 lbs
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203 lbs
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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
30 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Spade!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Mark Coleman!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman shoots in but Spade avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spade. Coleman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Coleman.
Spade drives through and clinches with Coleman against the cage.
Coleman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Spade lands a hook that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
Coleman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Spade.
Spade scores with a shoulder strike.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Spade blocks with his arms.
Spade struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Coleman misses with the head strike.
Coleman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spade slowing the pace effectively.
Spade lands a left hand that snaps the head of Coleman backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade misses with some punches.
Coleman misses with a body punch.
Spade digs a right hand into Coleman's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Coleman's gas tank.
Coleman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Coleman.
Spade misses with a body punch.
Coleman misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Spade scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coleman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Spade - that landed with a thud.
Spade goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coleman blocks an uppercut.
Spade lands with a left to the head.
Coleman has a couple of punches blocked by Spade.
A nice left hand lands by Spade.
Coleman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Coleman jumps guard but Spade turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short left from Spade.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coleman blocks a body shot from Spade.
Spade lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spade lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spade is working Coleman over against the cage.
Coleman is looking for a takedown.
Spade misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coleman swings wildly with an uppercut but Spade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spade lands a body shot.
Spade stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade lands a body punch in the clinch.
Spade scores with a shot to the side of Coleman's head.
Spade misses with a body punch.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Coleman looks winded!
Spade lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spade lands an uppercut.
Spade prevents the takedown attempt.
Spade scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Spade.
A right handed body shot lands from Spade.
Spade working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coleman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coleman is rocked!
Spade throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Colemans head.
Coleman is still on wobbly legs! Can Spade finish him?
Coleman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Spade to keep the fight standing.
A left hand lands to the body for Spade.
Spade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spade lands a shoulder strike.
Spade lands a nice uppercut.
Spade pushes Coleman against the cage. Spade is working some dirty boxing. Spade pushes off with a quick right hook! Coleman goes down! Coleman tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Spade moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Spade!
Scott Spade retains his middleweight title!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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