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Valhalla: Hilo 28 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hoku Kahaunaele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoku Kahaunaele has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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175 lbs
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hoku Kahaunaele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Kid!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahaunaele slaps away a takedown attempt from Kid, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kahaunaele shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kahaunaele showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Kahaunaele seems content to control.
Kahaunaele prevents Kid from standing back up.
Kahaunaele is taking a breather. Kid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
Kahaunaele is pressing down on Kid's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kid is holding on for now.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
Kahaunaele controlling the action here.
Kahaunaele looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hoku Kahaunaele just wasn't active enough.
Kahaunaele shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kid sprawls well. Kid wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahaunaele gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahaunaele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kid.
Kid looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kahaunaele is fending him off so far but Kid persists. Nope, Kahaunaele circles away and we're back to standing.
Hoku Kahaunaele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Kid.
Kid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahaunaele counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kid looks winded!
Kahaunaele is stalling in the full guard.
Kahaunaele's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kahaunaele seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kid for as long as he can get away with.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Hoku Kahaunaele just wasn't active enough.
Kid stuffs the takedown attempt from Kahaunaele. Kahaunaele gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kahaunaele counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kahaunaele controls the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Hoku Kahaunaele wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kahaunaele looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kid!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahaunaele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kid trying desperately to get to his feet.
Kid is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kahaunaele looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kid's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Kahaunaele takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kahaunaele works his way to his opponent's back.
Kahaunaele trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Kid doesn't escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoku Kahaunaele 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.
Kid shoots for a double leg takedown but Kahaunaele sprawls well. He's pushed Kid's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kid has his takedown stuffed
and Kahaunaele counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kid won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kid is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kahaunaele is controlling him well.
Kid gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kahaunaele sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kahaunaele wants to take Kid's back here but Kid is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kahaunaele takes Kid's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kid is in trouble.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Good control from Kahaunaele.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahaunaele has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Kid trying to get back to his feet but Kahaunaele is in full control for now.
Kahaunaele really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Kid.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoku Kahaunaele has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kahaunaele is defended easily by Kid.
Kid shoots in and gets a takedown into Kahaunaele's guard.
Kid must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kahaunaele manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kahaunaele controlling from the full mount.
Kid wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahaunaele content just to control the position here.
Hoku Kahaunaele overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kid squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Kahaunaele controlling from mount.
Kahaunaele will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hoku Kahaunaele has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kid doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahaunaele decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kid's guard.
Hoku Kahaunaele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Kid.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahaunaele slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We're going to have a standup here because Hoku Kahaunaele wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kid shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kahaunaele pinned against the cage. Kahaunaele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kid fails with the takedown
and Kahaunaele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kid's knee momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kahaunaele shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kid is trying to defend but Kahaunaele finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kahaunaele is taking a breather. Kid says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoku Kahaunaele dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kid tries for a takedown but Kahaunaele circles away easily
and Kahaunaele counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kahaunaele.
Kahaunaele wants to pass the guard but Kid is keeping the position.
Kahaunaele works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kid tries to kick Kahaunaele off but Kahaunaele keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Kahaunaele stalling.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kahaunaele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kid can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We're going to have a standup here because Hoku Kahaunaele wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kid looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joe Kid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid with a poor takedown
and Kahaunaele counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Kid!
Hoku Kahaunaele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Kid.
Kid has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Kid won't enjoy being in this position. Kahaunaele looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Kid is tapping - it's over boys! Kahaunaele picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hoku Kahaunaele!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Wyrzykowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jackson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Saturday Night's Alright For Fighting. Michal Wyrzykowski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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195 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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183 lbs
6 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Wyrzykowski!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches up with Wyrzykowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Wyrzykowski manages to break the clinch.
Wyrzykowski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Jackson looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wyrzykowski pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wyrzykowski takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wyrzykowski pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson actively working from the bottom here.
Wyrzykowski stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski wants to take a breather but Jackson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Wyrzykowski throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wyrzykowski trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wyrzykowski works his way into full mount!
Jackson is looking to improve his position but Wyrzykowski isn't that keen on the idea.
Wyrzykowski is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson shoots in and bounces Wyrzykowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wyrzykowski is keeping the position for now.
Jackson looking to sit in guard and control but Wyrzykowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wyrzykowski works over Jackson with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michal Wyrzykowski will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wyrzykowski.
Wyrzykowski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Wyrzykowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wyrzykowski defends it easily.
Wyrzykowski is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wyrzykowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wyrzykowski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jackson looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wyrzykowski looking for a submission but Jackson manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski wants to stand but Jackson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski gets to his feet - Jackson follows without any prompting.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wyrzykowski but Wyrzykowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jackson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wyrzykowski with a jab.
Wyrzykowski looking to score a takedown here. Jackson is defending well but Wyrzykowski drives through and ends up in Jackson's guard.
Wyrzykowski trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Wyrzykowski stays in close to Jackson's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Wyrzykowski tries to pass.
Wyrzykowski trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jackson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Michal Wyrzykowski was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Wyrzykowski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wyrzykowski wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wyrzykowski counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Wyrzykowski looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Wyrzykowski dives in and scores a takedown into Jackson's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wyrzykowski is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Wyrzykowski has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wyrzykowski trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrzykowski has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Wyrzykowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wyrzykowski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wyrzykowski is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Jackson reverses the position - he's now on top in Wyrzykowski's guard.
Jackson has gone for a leg lock! Wyrzykowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jackson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wyrzykowski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wyrzykowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wyrzykowski defends well.
Wyrzykowski trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Wyrzykowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Wyrzykowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wyrzykowski in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wyrzykowski looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is bucking up trying to escape but Wyrzykowski cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is working to get back to half guard.
Wyrzykowski sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wyrzykowski lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Michal Wyrzykowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wyrzykowski looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jackson is trying to reverse the position but instead Wyrzykowski has taken his back - oops!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson breaks Wyrzykowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Wyrzykowski pushes Jackson off and gets back to his feet.
Joe Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyrzykowski throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wyrzykowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson shoots for a double leg takedown but Wyrzykowski sprawls well. He's pushed Jackson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wyrzykowski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Wyrzykowski circles away.
Wyrzykowski bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Wyrzykowski really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wyrzykowski throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Wyrzykowski stuffs the takedown.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Wyrzykowski circles away easily
and Wyrzykowski makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Jackson really felt that one!
Wyrzykowski throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wyrzykowski gets to his feet. Jackson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wyrzykowski closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wyrzykowski lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wyrzykowski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jackson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Wyrzykowski escapes and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet.
Wyrzykowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Wyrzykowski passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Jackson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski lands with some strikes.
Jackson wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
You can see the frustration on Jackson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Wyrzykowski keeps control of the position easily here as Jackson tries to buck him off.
Wyrzykowski wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Jackson fending off the submission attempt from Wyrzykowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy.
Wyrzykowski has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Jackson prevents Wyrzykowski from getting a body triangle.
Jackson breaks Wyrzykowski's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski is looking to stand up but Jackson isn't so interested in that idea.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wyrzykowski dives on top into guard.
Wyrzykowski wants to stand and escape but instead Jackson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Wyrzykowski has momentary wrist control but Jackson slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wyrzykowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jackson is controlling him.
Jackson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wyrzykowski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackson has Wyrzykowski in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michal Wyrzykowski dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Jackson tries for a takedown but Wyrzykowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Jackson enables Wyrzykowski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jackson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wyrzykowski from controlling successfully.
Wyrzykowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wyrzykowski passes into side control.
Jackson taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski decides to stand back up.
Wyrzykowski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Wyrzykowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Jackson pushing down on Wyrzykowski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wyrzykowski has recovered full guard.
Jackson throws a strike but Wyrzykowski rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wyrzykowski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wyrzykowski has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Wyrzykowski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wyrzykowski uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wyrzykowski is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wyrzykowski is staying tight to Jackson's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Jackson prevents Wyrzykowski from moving into mount.
Michal Wyrzykowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jackson is trying to escape the position but Wyrzykowski is controlling the position.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wyrzykowski wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wyrzykowski moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Michal Wyrzykowski has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wyrzykowski counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Wyrzykowski to acknowledge the strikes.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Wyrzykowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
so Wyrzykowski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Wyrzykowski from controlling successfully.
Joe Jackson 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.
Wyrzykowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michal Wyrzykowski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wyrzykowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 46:49
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michal Wyrzykowski!
After the fight, Michal Wyrzykowski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Felix Akamai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karlic Tiberous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felix Akamai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karlic Tiberous!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiberous has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tiberous there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tiberous closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tiberous wants to free his trapped foot but Akamai is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akamai wants to get back to his feet.
Tiberous moves into full mount! Akamai won't be happy about that!
Tiberous looking to finish with strikes here!
Tiberous working for a submission but Akamai is keeping him at bay.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tiberous throws some wild stikes that Akamai manages to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberous thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Tiberous moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akamai has worked his arm free - good work by Akamai!
Tiberous is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akamai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akamai is trying to get back to his feet.
Tiberous tries for a kimura but Akamai is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous tries to advance to mount but Akamai instead regains half guard.
Tiberous is looking for a kimura here.
Tiberous is trying to work for a kimura but Akamai is defending well.
Akamai is trying to stand up here but Tiberous is controlling him well.
Tiberous is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamai is looking to escape.
Tiberous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tiberous passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tiberous is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Akamai is surviving well by controlling Tiberous's body position as best he can.
Tiberous wants to finish this one by submission but Akamai is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tiberous.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Akamai has worked his arm free - good work by Akamai!
Akamai tries to escape but Tiberous is in control.
Tiberous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Akamai is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Tiberous asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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.
Tiberous tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karlic Tiberous dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Akamai throws a combination. Tiberous tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Felix Akamai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tiberous shoots and misses
and Akamai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tiberous fails to land the takedown.
Akamai avoids a punch combination nicely.
Akamai takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akamai feints a jab promting Tiberous to slip. Akamai then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tiberous slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tiberous shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akamai as he avoids it easily.
Felix Akamai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlic Tiberous.
Akamai misses with a series of wild punches.
Tiberous throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiberous throws a nice looking combination but Akamai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Akamai stuns Tiberous with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akamai dodges the punch combination from Tiberous.
Karlic Tiberous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberous throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akamai lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Akamai.
Tiberous tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akamai was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiberous.
Akamai leaves Tiberous with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Akamai fails to land with a series of punches.
Akamai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiberous circles away quickly and effectively.
Tiberous will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tiberous misses with a takedown attempt
and Akamai counters with a two punch combo.
Tiberous is breathing heavily.
Akamai swings for the body but Tiberous moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Akamai. Those never looked like landing.
Akamai throws a right and a left that Tiberous avoids nicely.
Akamai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Akamai slips a jab and a cross from Tiberous.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamai looks to land a combination. Tiberous sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Akamai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tiberous counters with a nice double leg into side control. Akamai won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiberous throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Tiberous tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Tiberous working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tiberous tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiberous has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Akamai tries to escape but Tiberous is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tiberous goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Akamai rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tiberous's guard! Nice work there by Akamai!
Tiberous has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tiberous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akamai is aware though and is defending well.
Akamai trying to stand up but can't free himself from Tiberous's guard.
Karlic Tiberous has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akamai is aware though and is defending well.
Akamai is looking to stand up but Tiberous won't let him.
Tiberous throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiberous is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akamai is aware though and is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akamai decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tiberous looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Karlic Tiberous will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tiberous tries to score a power double leg takedown but Akamai sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiberous somewhat.
Tiberous misses the shot to the body.
Tiberous on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiberous doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akamai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tiberous misses with a shot to the body
and Akamai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiberous paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Akamai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akamai jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiberous misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akamai. Tiberous does a little dance to reset his feet.
Felix Akamai is winning the standup battle so far.
Akamai swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberous closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akamai's guard.
Tiberous tries to free his leg and advance position but Akamai is retaining full guard.
Tiberous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akamai pushes Tiberous off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Akamai fails to land with a series of punches.
Akamai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tiberous throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Akamai counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tiberous thinking.
Tiberous looking to score a takedown here. Akamai is defending well but Tiberous drives through and ends up in Akamai's guard.
Tiberous advances to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiberous is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Akamai is just riding it out for now. Tiberous eventually gives up the hold.
Tiberous thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamai kicks off Tiberous and gets to his feet.
Akamai blocks a head kick by Tiberous.
Akamai throws a right and a left that Tiberous avoids nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Akamai. No joy for Tiberous on that attempt.
Felix Akamai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karlic Tiberous.
Tiberous shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Akamai but Akamai pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Felix Akamai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiberous takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akamai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Akamai ducks under a wild hook from Tiberous.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Akamai looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Akamai is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Tiberous is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Akamai is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Akamai is trying to buck Tiberous off.
Tiberous goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akamai has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tiberous but great work by Akamai.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tiberous tries to bench press Akamai off him but Akamai keeps the position.
Akamai stands up.
Akamai fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiberous misses with a low kick.
Tiberous tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Akamai swivels and escapes.
Akamai lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tiberous circles away quickly and effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiberous shoots in and drives through. Akamai sprawls well.
Jab, jab by Tiberous - just one landing.
Akamai ducks under a wild hook from Tiberous.
No joy there for Akamai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tiberous avoids a punch combination nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tiberous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Akamai as he jumps to the side.
Tiberous manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Akamai on his heels. He'll look to pass Akamai's guard now, I'm sure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Karlic Tiberous comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tiberous winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Karlic Tiberous!
Karlic Tiberous was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Mclane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zed Zeddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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182 lbs
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194 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mclane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zed Zeddy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeddy stuns Mclane with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mclane lands a jab to the nose.
Zeddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mclane goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mclane throws a one two combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mclane is defended easily by Zeddy.
Zeddy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mclane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zeddy gets a takedown into half guard.
Zeddy wants to take a breather but Mclane is having none of it.
Zeddy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Mclane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zeddy is taking a breather. Mclane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mclane has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zeddy is working away from the top position though.
Mclane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zeddy.
Mclane tries to get to full guard but Zeddy has control of the leg.
Zeddy content to control rather than advance.
Mclane wants to get back to full guard.
Mclane actively working from the bottom here.
Zeddy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zeddy controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclane is trying to stand.
Mclane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zeddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mclane tries to get to full guard but Zeddy has control of the leg.
Mclane is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mclane looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Zeddy seems content to control.
Mclane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zeddy prevents Mclane from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy winds up and cracks Mclane with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mclane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mclane manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeddy manages to get himself to full guard.
Zeddy manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mclane is in a horrible position here. Zeddy smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mclane tries to hold on but Zeddy pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeddy lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Mclane tries to reverse the position but Zeddy maintains control.
Zeddy scoring with strikes but Mclane is staying in there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mclane is trying to escape the mount.
Zeddy working the ground and pound effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclane regains half guard.
Zeddy is trying to control the action in half guard but Mclane is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zeddy not doing much here.
Zeddy moves nicely into side control.
Zeddy lands a few punches from side control.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeddy grinds an elbow into Mclane's temple.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
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 John Mclane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zeddy shoots in and gets a takedown into Mclane's guard.
Zeddy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mclane can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zeddy controls the pace.
Mclane controls Zeddy momentarily but Zeddy frees himself.
Zeddy content to stall in guard here.
Mclane looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mclane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zeddy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mclane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zeddy is aware though and is defending well.
Zeddy wants to control from the top but Mclane keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeddy postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Mclane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zed Zeddy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mclane keeping moving, preventing Zeddy from controlling successfully.
Zeddy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mclane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zeddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zeddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mclane will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zeddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mclane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mclane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Zed Zeddy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zeddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mclane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zeddy somewhat.
Zeddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mclane counters with a nice uppercut.
Mclane misses with a leg kick.
Zeddy clinches.
Mclane is trying to stall.
Mclane looking for a takedown.
Mclane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zeddy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeddy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zeddy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mclane tries to roll over but Zeddy keeps him under control.
Zeddy is looking to pass Mclane's guard but actually Mclane recovers to full guard.
Zeddy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zeddy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mclane's guard.
Zeddy thows a huge punch but Mclane dodges it nicely.
Mclane is trying to get back to full guard.
Mclane taking some punishment here, with Zeddy in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Zeddy.
Zeddy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zeddy trying to pass the guard but Mclane defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mclane actively working from the bottom here.
Zeddy controlling the action here.
Zeddy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Mclane with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclane is trying to control but can't.
Zeddy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zeddy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zeddy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mclane's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeddy performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nice strikes from Zeddy there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zed Zeddy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mclane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeddy but Zeddy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mclane clobbers Zeddy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zeddy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mclane is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zeddy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zeddy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mclane trying to control but Zeddy postures up.
Zeddy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zeddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zeddy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeddy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zeddy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeddy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mclane actively working from the bottom here.
Zeddy prevents Mclane from standing back up.
Zeddy trying to control the action but Mclane is working from the bottom.
Mclane gets full guard.
Mclane being controlled here, momentarily.
Zeddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zeddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeddy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mclane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zeddy with a nice head shot there.
Mclane isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zeddy stacks Mclane on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zeddy!
Zeddy lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mclane is not content to let Zeddy control the position.
Mclane is looking for a sweep.
Mclane is not content to let Zeddy control the position.
Mclane wants to control but Zeddy postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mclane taking a bit of punishment here - Zeddy scoring with strikes.
Zeddy lands a nice forearm strike.
Mclane is looking for a sweep.
Zeddy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mclane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zeddy is looking to take a break and control but Mclane is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zeddy looks up at the clock and then as Mclane takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zeddy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Mclane is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Mclane's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zeddy tries to advance to mount but Mclane denies him.
Zeddy remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeddy lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Mclane down.
Mclane tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zeddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mclane takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zeddy wants to control but Mclane is keeping him busy.
Zeddy working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeddy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mclane will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mclane tries to buck Zeddy off but Zeddy is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zed Zeddy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zeddy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zed Zeddy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gram Prodigy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by "Born To Win" By Papoose. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gram Prodigy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson leaves Prodigy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prodigy shoots in but no luck this time.
Prodigy looks for a takedown but Thompson sprawls well.
Ed Thompson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gram Prodigy.
Thompson cracks Prodigy with an uppercut from hell and Prodigy crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Thompson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Prodigy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson loads up on a big left hand. Prodigy felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Thompson looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Prodigy can't hide his disappointment, as Thompson celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ed Thompson!
Ed Thompson opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Lanastar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Crow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Lanastar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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167 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Lanastar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Crow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crow looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lanastar checks a leg kick.
Crow throws a leg kick that misses.
Lanastar scores with a nice right hand.
Lanastar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crow pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lanastar is out of range and Crow settles back down.
Crow looks to land a right hand but Lanastar moved out of range.
Lanastar missing with a left hand there. Crow was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lanastar looks to throw the jab but Crow is out of range.
Lanastar lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Jack Crow has been cut.
Crow tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lanastar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Crow somewhat.
Lanastar throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crow throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lanastar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Crow is in Lanastar's guard.
Crow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Crow wants to pass the guard but Lanastar is keeping the position.
Lanastar on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lanastar tries to get out of the position.
Lanastar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crow seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lanastar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Crow on the ground.
Lanastar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lanastar is trying to control the position but Crow postures up.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Crow swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crow is looking to score with low kicks.
Lanastar checks a low kick from Crow.
Nice uppercut lands for Lanastar. That snapped Crow's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lanastar checks a leg kick nicely.
Lanastar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Crow moves out of range as Lanastar strikes.
Crow uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lanastar misses the shot to the body.
Lanastar throws a hook but Crow blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanastar throws a right hand that Crow ducks under and follows up with a left that Crow also avoids with ease.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lanastar checks a leg kick.
Lanastar throws out a loose jab but Crow uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lanastar checks a low kick from Crow.
Lanastar tries to clinch but Crow is having none of it.
Lanastar throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crow stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice defenses there by Crow.
Crow finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lanastar lands a body shot.
Lanastar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crow throws a low kick but Lanastar avoids it.
Lanastar stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lanastar wants it to stay on the feet.
Lanastar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crow moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crow missing with a left hand there. Lanastar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Crow walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lanastar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lanastar, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crow misses with a low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crow is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lanastar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamie Lanastar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Crow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lanastar checks a leg kick.
Crow shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lanastar sprawls well. Lanastar wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Crow gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Lanastar dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Crow's cut.
That's time! Lanastar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Crow tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lanastar works the jab nicely.
Crow shoots for a takedown but Lanastar saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Crow throws a leg kick
and Lanastar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crow is rocked!
Lanastar lands a nice looking body shot.
Crow is still on wobbly legs! Can Lanastar finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crow fails with a takedown attempt.
Jamie Lanastar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lanastar walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Crow drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lanastar swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Crow's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamie Lanastar!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Clendennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clendennon comes into a darkened arena with his song building. LoFidelity All-Stars - Battleflag kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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156 lbs
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153 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Craig Clendennon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown but Clendennon shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clendennon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Clendennon swinging wildly here.
Stevenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stevenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clendennon manages to avoid it.
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Clendennon but Clendennon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Clendennon swings for the body but Stevenson moves out of range.
Stevenson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Stevenson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clendennon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon tests Stevenson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Clendennon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Stevenson. Stevenson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Clendennon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheers as Clendennon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Stevenson doesn't seem phased though.
Clendennon misses with a leg kick.
Clendennon displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stevenson.
Clendennon connects with a body shot that sends Stevenson's belly button to the back.
A punch combination from Stevenson misses.
Stevenson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Clendennon, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clendennon scores with a shot to the body.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Clendennon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stevenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clendennon scores with a nice head shot.
Stevenson fails with a takedown attempt.
Clendennon scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Clendennon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stevenson's head backwards.
Crunch! Clendennon slams his shin into Stevenson's torso.
Clendennon moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clendennon lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Steve Stevenson has been cut.
Stevenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stevenson is breathing heavily.
Clendennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clendennon tries to land a knee to the head but Stevenson blocks with his arms.
Clendennon lands an elbow inside.
Clendennon is struggling to control the position.
Clendennon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stevenson's efforts to push away.
Clendennon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Clendennon scores with a hook to the body.
Clendennon lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clendennon lands with a left to the head.
Stevenson takes a knee to the side of the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clendennon lands a damaging elbow.
Steve Stevenson's cut is getting worse.
Clendennon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevenson's defenses.
Knees in the clinch landing for Clendennon.
Clendennon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevenson is trying to break the clinch but Clendennon is controlling him.
Clendennon holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clendennon lands a hook that snaps the head of Stevenson backwards.
Clendennon using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Clendennon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Stevenson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clendennon stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Clendennon.
Clendennon with a knee to the head.
Steve Stevenson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Clendennon lands an elbow inside.
Clendennon misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Clendennon misses with a knee strike.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Stevenson. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Clendennon lands a knee to the head.
Clendennon lands a nice uppercut.
Stevenson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clendennon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stevenson's defenses.
Oh Stevenson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jeez, Steve Stevenson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Clendennon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Clendennon lands a damaging elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Stevenson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Craig Clendennon!
Craig Clendennon 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quala Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yackey has chosen Ante Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quala Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Yackey!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bear.
Yackey clinches.
Yackey has Bear pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Yackey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Bear tumbling to the mat - Yackey dives into Bear's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Yackey tries to stand but Bear is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yackey is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Yackey prevents Bear from getting back to his feet.
Bear keeping moving, preventing Yackey from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jimmy Yackey.
Bear throws a lazy head kick
and Yackey counters by moving into the clinch.
Bear blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yackey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yackey drops his hands momentarily and Bear takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bear lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yackey circles away quickly and effectively.
Bear throws a big shot that misses.
Bear throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yackey swivels and escapes.
Yackey gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yackey.
Bear is trying to push Yackey away but Yackey has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bear manages to pull guard.
Yackey trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Yackey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Yackey stands up and waves to Bear to follow him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bear!
Bear throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yackey doesn't manage to clinch there - Bear circles away.
Bear shoots in and drives through. Yackey sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quala Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yackey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yackey tries to close the distance and clinch but Bear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by Yackey or perhaps it was just good defense by Bear which made him look bad.
Bear lands a lovely overhand right.
Bear throws a right hand that misses
so Yackey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Yackey trying to control but Bear is working from the bottom.
Bear trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bear is on top in guard.
Yackey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Yackey throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yackey is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bear has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Yackey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Bear is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Yackey pulls down on the head and he's put Bear to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimmy Yackey!
Jimmy Yackey made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'This is my passion, and I give it all for my fans, my alliance and my camp. I'm going to drink some fine tequila and impregnate my hot wife tonight.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ikki Rokusho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enrique Molito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Molito has chosen Caramba !! as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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150 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikki Rokusho!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Enrique Molito!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molito misses the jab.
Molito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rokusho.
Good shot there by Molito.
Molito tries to clinch up.
Molito misses with a body shot.
Molito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rokusho.
Molito with a nice cross.
Molito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rokusho doesn't seem bothered though.
Molito scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Molito takes a swing at Rokusho's ribcage but misses.
Rokusho's corner calls for a 1-2. Rokusho obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Molito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rokusho.
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!
Rokusho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molito was well out of range. Poor timing from Rokusho.
Molito connects with a right hand. Rokusho shakes it off.
Rokusho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Molito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molito takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Molito avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Rokusho misses its intended target.
Rokusho misses with a two punch combination.
Molito clobbers Rokusho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Molito dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rokusho avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rokusho blocks a low kick nicely.
Molito tests Rokusho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Molito.
The fight stays on the outside here - Molito looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rokusho gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Molito.
A big left from Rokusho misses.
Molito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rokusho scores with a hook to the body. Molito takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rokusho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Molito.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Molito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Molito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Molito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rokusho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Enrique Molito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Molito takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Molito throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rokusho catches Molito with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Molito misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Molito darts in trying to clinch
and Rokusho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Enrique Molito has been cut.
Molito lands a jab to Rokusho's midsection.
Rokusho moves out of range of the body kick from Molito.
Molito lands with a shot to the body.
Molito tries to close the distance and clinch but Rokusho swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Molito lands a right hook to the body.
Molito lands with a right hand.
That kick from Molito tenderised Rokusho's leg. Rokusho is trying to keep his angry face on.
Molito digs a good hook to Rokusho's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rokusho checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Rokusho finds it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Molito is looking to chop away at Rokusho's legs.
Molito dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rokusho. That did some damage!
Molito cracks Rokusho with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rokusho walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Molito takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A leg kick checked by Rokusho.
Molito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some bone on bone action there as Rokusho checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Molito tries to move into range but Rokusho moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Molito misses with a body shot.
Molito fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Molito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enrique Molito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enrique Molito's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A right-left combo lands from Molito.
Rokusho misses with a straight right.
Molito tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rokusho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Molito clobbers Rokusho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rokusho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rokusho is rocked!
Molito lands with a nice body punch.
Oh Rokusho is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Molito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Molito feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Rokusho crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Enrique Molito!
Enrique Molito is the new featherweight champion!
Enrique Molito decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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