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Fallen Champions IV PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Magnet Futadores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gawain Lot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lot has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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170 lbs
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magnet Futadores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gawain Lot!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lot throws a hook to the side of Futadores's head but Futadores sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Futadores uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lot.
Lot is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Futadores's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lot throwing shots but Futadores is blocking nicely.
Lot sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lot looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lot lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lot trying to control from Futadores's half guard. Futadores has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Futadores keeping moving, preventing Lot from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futadores working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lot.
Lot with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lot wants to control from the top but Futadores keeps moving.
Lot stands and throws Futadores's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lot passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Futadores!
Lot looking to ground and pound but Futadores is blocking nicely.
Lot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lot lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lot with a couple of short strikes.
Lot unloading with bombs!
Futadores swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Lot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Futadores is squirming around, avoiding Lot's attempts to control the action.
Lot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Futadores is trying to escape the mount.
Lot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lot looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lot cracks Futadores with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lot looking to control but Futadores is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lot unloading with bombs!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Futadores is looking to escape.
Futadores wants to hold on but Lot pushes him away.
The referee warns Futadores that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Futadores is in a horrible position here. Lot smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Futadores is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot with a couple of short strikes.
Futadores takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lot unloading with bombs!
Futadores keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lot with the ground and pound from mount.
Lot controlling the pace for now.
The referee warns Futadores that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lot punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lot lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Lot landing punches.
Lot looking to finish Futadores with some ground and pound. This is bad for Futadores!
Futadores is bucking up trying to escape but Lot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lot tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lot looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lot prevents Futadores from getting the reversal.
Futadores knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lot on the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lot working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lot has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Futadores's face.
Lot working Futadores over with strikes here.
Lot looking to control but Futadores is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lot wants to finish this one by submission but Futadores is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lot trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lot controlling the position easily from mount.
Lot unloading with bombs!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lot is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lot looking to control but Futadores is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gawain Lot dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Futadores misses the jab.
Futadores throws a one two combo.
Futadores lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Futadores moves in looking to clinch but Lot pushes him off.
Lot has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Futadores lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lot is rocked!
Futadores avoids the body shot from Lot.
Lot bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Futadores has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lot but great work by Futadores.
Sloppy strikes there by Futadores.
Lot tries to buck Futadores off but Futadores is having none of it.
Lot manages to work his way to half guard, despite Futadores's best efforts.
Lot wants to get back to full guard.
Futadores throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Futadores is looking to advance position but Lot won't allow it.
Futadores is stalling here. Lot is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Futadores seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lot has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lot cracks Futadores with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Futadores taking a bit of punishment here - Lot scoring with strikes.
Futadores is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lot connects with a decent elbow.
Lot tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lot has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lot working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lot advances to full mount.
Lot is landing with some decent strikes but Futadores is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lot landing strikes from the mount and Futadores is in trouble!
Futadores in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lot putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lot landing strikes from the mount and Futadores is in trouble!
Lot dominating with strikes here.
Lot is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Futadores is surviving well by controlling Lot's body position as best he can.
Lot looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Futadores is looking to escape.
Lot scoring with strikes but Futadores is staying in there.
Lot landing punches.
Futadores takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lot looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lot cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lot controlling his opponent.
Lot lands a big elbow.
Lot controlling from the full mount.
Lot landing punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Futadores's face.
Lot lands with some strikes.
The referee warns Futadores that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Futadores is bucking up trying to escape but Lot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lot cracks Futadores with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lot lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lot is landing with some decent strikes but Futadores is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lot controlling his opponent.
Lot with a couple of short strikes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lot with a couple of short strikes.
Futadores tries to hold on but Lot pushes him away.
Lot punishing his opponent with strikes.
Futadores is bucking up trying to escape but Lot cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lot with shots to the head and body - Futadores looks very uncomfortable down there.
Lot landing strikes from the mount.
Lot is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Futadores can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lot working the ground and pound effectively.
Lot has isolated one of Futadores's arms. Futadores looking to fight him off but Lot twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gawain Lot!
Gawain Lot gave a mention to Pirates Powder in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikka Kinnunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Scene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikka Kinnunen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikka Kinnunen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Scene!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinnunen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scene fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scene manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kinnunen on his heels. He'll look to pass Kinnunen's guard now, I'm sure.
Scene stands up over Kinnunen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Scene drops back looking for a leg! Kinnunen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kinnunen manages to kick Scene off! Scene jumps back into Kinnunen's guard.
Scene stands and steps away. Kinnunen gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kinnunen throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Charlie Scene has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kinnunen.
Scene will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Charlie Scene seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scene dives in and scores a takedown into Kinnunen's guard.
Scene has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scene drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scene jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scene stands and throws Kinnunen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scene trying to control the position but Kinnunen is working away.
Kinnunen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scene wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kinnunen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kinnunen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Scene on the ground.
You can see the frustration on Kinnunen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Scene cracks Kinnunen with a big elbow.
Kinnunen is breathing heavily.
Scene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scene working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scene has an Americana. Kinnunen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Scene is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Scene hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charlie Scene!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bentley Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Todd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentley Downer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Matt Todd's chin.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bentley Downer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Todd!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downer gets tackled into the ropes by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
Downer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Todd in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Todd lands a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Todd has gone for a leg lock! Downer slips out almost immediately though and dives into Todd's guard.
Downer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Downer.
Downer gets tackled into the ropes by Todd. Todd maintains the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Downer lands a good knee to the midsection. Todd won't want to take too many of those.
Todd looks winded!
Downer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Todd blocks the elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd is trying to push Downer away but Downer has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Downer has Todd pressed against the ropes, preventing Todd from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Downer misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Downer.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Todd blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Downer misses with a knee to the head.
Todd has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Downer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Downer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Todd managing to block the knees to the body from Downer.
Todd dodges an elbow strike from Downer.
Downer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Todd avoids it.
Todd wants a takedown.
Bentley Downer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Todd.
Todd is looking to break free of the clinch but Downer has double underhooks.
Downer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to pull guard but Downer forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Downer landing knees to the head.
Todd is trying to break free.
Downer misses with a knee to the head.
Downer misses with a knee to the head.
Todd is working Downer over against the ropes.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but Todd blocks with his arms.
Todd stalls.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but Todd blocks with his arms.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Downer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Downer missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downer is trying to stall.
Todd jumps guard but Downer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Todd effectively controlling the action here.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Downer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Downer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Downer gets underhooks to prevent Todd's takedown attempt.
Todd has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Todd drags the fight down to the ground.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Todd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Todd wants to sweep here but Downer controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Todd is trying to hold Downer in close to prevent damage but Downer has managed to pass into half guard.
Downer tries to stand but can't do so whilst Todd controls his leg.
Todd is pressing down on Downer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Downer wants to stand but Todd has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Todd controls Downer momentarily but Downer frees himself.
Downer wants to stand but Todd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Downer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Todd fails with a takedown attempt.
Downer moves into the clinch.
Todd throws a knee to the head but misses.
Todd managing to block the knees to the body from Downer.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Downer misses with a knee strike.
Downer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Todd.
Downer with a knee to the head.
Todd is trying to drag Downer to the mat but Downer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Todd tries to score a body lock takedown but Downer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Todd letting Downer take a breather here.
Downer misses with a knee strike.
Downer pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Todd has had enough of the clinch but Downer keeps him there for the moment.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Downer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Downer misses with a knee to the head.
Downer stops a takedown attempt from Todd.
Downer gets underhooks to prevent Todd's takedown attempt.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Todd is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Todd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Downer smiles and moves away.
Todd has managed to clinch.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Downer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
Todd can't break the clinch.
Todd fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Downer misses with a knee strike.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Downer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Todd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Todd has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Downer is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Downer tries to stall but Todd uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Todd slowing the pace effectively.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Todd is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Downer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Downer misses with a knee to the head.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Todd can't break the clinch.
Todd tries to pull guard but Downer holds him up against the ropes and eventually Todd drops back down to his feet.
Downer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Downer misses with a knee strike.
Downer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Todd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
Todd displaying some good clinch control by pressing Downer up against the ropes.
Downer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Downer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Todd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Todd swats away the attempt to clinch by Downer.
Todd dives in and grabs Downer's left leg, looking for a takedown. Downer pushes down on Todd's head and hops out.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Todd paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Todd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Downer as he avoids it easily.
Bentley Downer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Todd.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Downer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
Downer misses with a knee strike.
Downer misses with a knee strike.
Todd tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Downer smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downer misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Todd shoots in for a double leg but Downer sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Todd tries to keep at a distance but Downer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Downer throws a knee to the head but misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Downer tries to land knees in the clinch but Todd avoids the damage to the body.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Downer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Todd tries for a takedown but Downer manages to get underhooks.
Downer stops a takedown attempt from Todd.
Todd changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Downer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd keeps the fight on the outside.
Downer clinches up against the ropes.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Todd jumps guard but Downer turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Todd dodges an elbow strike from Downer.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Todd working hard to break the clinch.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but Todd blocks with his arms.
Downer with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd trying to land knees to the body.
Bentley Downer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Todd's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Downer prevents the takedown attempt.
Downer is pressed up against the ropes. Todd has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Downer down to the mat. Downer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch but Todd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Downer has Todd up against the ropes in a clinch.
Todd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Todd is trying to pull guard but Downer has him pressed against the ropes.
Downer is looking to control Todd's arms but Todd gets an underhook and turns him. Now Downer has his back to the ropes.
Downer misses with a knee strike.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Downer stops a takedown attempt from Todd.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Todd wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Downer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downer misses with an elbow over the top.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Todd is working for takedown but Downer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Downer misses with a knee strike.
Todd wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Downer has him pressed against the ropes.
Todd is working for takedown but Downer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Downer trying to land knees to the body.
Todd trying to land knees to the body.
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!
Downer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Todd's defenses.
Downer misses with an elbow over the top.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Todd blocks it.
Todd lands a nice uppercut.
Downer has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Todd is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Downer is keeping busy.
Downer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Todd blocks it with crossed arms.
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Todd.
Todd blocks the elbow strike.
Todd throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Downer avoids a wild elbow strike from Todd.
Todd wants a takedown.
Todd goes for a takedown attempt but Downer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Downer rushes Todd and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Downer landing knees to the head.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Todd has Downer pushed against the ropes.
Downer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Todd tries to break free but Downer pushes him back against the ropes.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Downer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Todd is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Todd is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Downer is defending well for now.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but Todd blocks with his arms.
Downer misses with a knee to the head.
Todd fails to pull guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Todd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Todd has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Todd wants a takedown but no success here.
Downer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Downer misses with a knee to the head.
Todd tries to score a body lock takedown but Downer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Todd wants to get back to striking at distance but Downer won't allow it.
Todd tries to break free but Downer pushes him back against the ropes.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Todd lands a hook that snaps the head of Downer backwards.
Todd using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Downer has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Todd wants to stall.
Downer managing to block the knees to the body from Todd.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Todd is trying to pull guard but Downer turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
Todd has clasped his hands together around Downer's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Todd is looking to take a break and control but Downer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Downer manages to get back to half guard.
Downer pushes Todd off and gets back to his feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Downer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Downer closes the distance looking to clinch
and Todd counters by moving into the clinch.
Todd is looking to take this one to the mat.
Todd takes a knee right on the jaw!
Downer leaning against his opponent.
Downer wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stalling in the clinch from Todd.
Todd is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Downer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Matt Todd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Todd is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bentley Downer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Downer 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Bentley Downer!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Bentley Downer!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Bentley Downer!
Bentley Downer wins by unanimous decision!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bentley Downer waved his t-shirt featuring Pirates Powder's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Myke Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tor Pellinore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the ring accompanied by Ole. Pellinore has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tor Pellinore has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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19
300 lbs
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21
300 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myke Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tor Pellinore!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt throws a lazy head kick
and Pellinore counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Pellinore pushes Hunt away with a front kick.
Nice sprawl there from Pellinore as Hunt shoots in.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pellinore scores with a jab to the head.
Pellinore scores with a hook.
Hunt throws a sloppy body shot
and Pellinore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Pellinore moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Pellinore throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunt.
Hunt darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Pellinore works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pellinore manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Pellinore tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellinore throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Hunt has his hands clasped together but Pellinore breaks the hold and Hunt is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Pellinore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tor Pellinore!
After the big win, Tor Pellinore made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pirates Powder and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buddha Buddhasson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Ninjaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steve Ninjaman has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Buddha Buddhasson's chin.
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26
270 lbs
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250 lbs
1 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddha Buddhasson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Ninjaman!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ninjaman misses with a takedown attempt - Buddhasson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buddhasson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Buddhasson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ninjaman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Buddhasson is fending him off so far but Ninjaman persists. Nope, Buddhasson circles away and we're back to standing.
Buddhasson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Buddhasson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ninjaman.
Buddha Buddhasson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Ninjaman.
Ninjaman shoots in looking for a takedown but Buddhasson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ninjaman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Buddhasson drops Ninjaman with a beautiful combination! Ninjaman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Buddhasson is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ninjaman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Buddhasson circles away.
Ninjaman looks winded!
Ninjaman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Buddhasson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Buddhasson has cracked Ninjaman with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Buddhasson lands another huge swinging hook and Ninjaman tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Ninjaman, before Buddhasson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Buddha Buddhasson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kalel Iziarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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26
145 lbs
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25
150 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalel Iziarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Quinn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn fails with a takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Quinn or perhaps it was just good defense by Iziarry which made him look bad.
Quinn tries to keep at a distance but Iziarry has taken the fight into the clinch.
Quinn wants a takedown.
Kalel Iziarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Quinn.
Quinn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Iziarry is defending well.
Iziarry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iziarry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Iziarry lands in his opponent's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Iziarry throws a big right hand that misses.
Iziarry with a flurry of punches that miss.
Iziarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iziarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Quinn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Quinn is striking but Iziarry is not phased and passes to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iziarry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Iziarry is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iziarry is working for a submission of some sort.
Quinn looking for submissions off his back.
Iziarry thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Quinn's head.
Iziarry 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.
Iziarry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Iziarry is looking for a kimura but Quinn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Iziarry to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Iziarry sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Quinn defending well though.
Quinn works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry working some strikes from top position.
Iziarry passes into half guard.
Quinn is looking to escape.
Iziarry moves nicely into side control.
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!
Iziarry tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Iziarry wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Quinn, who protects the arm well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iziarry is working to tighten is grip on Quinn's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Quinn has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Iziarry is really squeezing tight and eventually Quinn passes out! Iziarry breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kalel Iziarry!
In his post fight interview, Kalel Iziarry started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caius Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Stevens could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Caius Lehtonen's chin.
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20
143 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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150 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caius Lehtonen!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stevens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Stevens lands with an overhand left.
Lehtonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stevens lands with a right hand.
Lehtonen is rocked!
Stevens connects with a body shot.
Lehtonen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lehtonen is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevens finish him?
Stevens drops Lehtonen with a huge uppercut! Lehtonen drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Stevens is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Stevens!
Lance Stevens really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Heroic Combat Gear (Laundry service) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago DeJesus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thiago DeJesus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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22
199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago DeJesus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a hook to the side of DeJesus's head but DeJesus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Penn dodges the punch combination from DeJesus.
DeJesus decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
DeJesus is thwarting Penn's attempts to control the position.
DeJesus tries to stand but can't do so whilst Penn controls his leg.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
DeJesus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
DeJesus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn trying to control here.
DeJesus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeJesus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
DeJesus wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Penn trying to hold on to DeJesus's head to control him but DeJesus postures up.
Penn looking for a kimura from the bottom but DeJesus passes into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by DeJesus.
Penn misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn struggling a bit here.
A control attempt from Penn but he's now mounted!
DeJesus looking for a guillotine from mount but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding DeJesus's attempts to control the action.
DeJesus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Penn working to try and regain half guard.
Penn tries to lock up and control but DeJesus gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn regains half guard.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeJesus pulls his head out easily.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
DeJesus is trying to control. Penn wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
DeJesus is looking to advance position but Penn won't allow it.
DeJesus thows a huge punch but Penn dodges it nicely.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
DeJesus wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeJesus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
DeJesus looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeJesus is working for a submission of some sort.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Penn has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for DeJesus. Oh but Penn has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! DeJesus goes limp - he's gone! Penn jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bj Penn!
A pretty intense looking Bj Penn took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert E Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for David King has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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25
162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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168 cm
22
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert E Conan!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but King moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Conan throws a head kick that misses.
Conan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
King tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Conan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King is looking to clinch.
King wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Conan is defended easily by King.
Conan gets the takedown into side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ground and pound from Conan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Conan decides to stand back up.
Conan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Conan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Conan, right into the meat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King wants to clinch.
King is looking to clinch but Conan is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King wants to clinch up but Conan keeps it at a distance.
King connects with a right hand. Conan shakes it off.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Conan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has King pinned against the ropes. King gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
David King has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert E Conan.
Conan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short uppercut from King.
King blocking some punches.
King lands a left hand.
Conan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Conan blocks an uppercut.
Conan tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Conan back against the ropes.
Conan throws a head punch that misses.
Conan breaks the clinch.
King takes a head kick and keeps coming.
David King is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Conan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Conan.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robert E Conan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conan shoots in for a double leg but King sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Conan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with King but King pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King has closed the distance and engaged Conan in a clinch.
Conan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conan is trying to break free.
Conan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conan lands an uppercut.
Conan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Conan has a couple of punches blocked by King.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Conan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
King tries to clinch but Conan is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King loads up on a big right hand but Conan slips the punch.
King tries to clinch but Conan moves out of range.
King fails in his attempt to clinch.
King wants to clinch.
King instigates a clinch.
Conan breaks from the clinch.
Conan misses with a body shot.
Conan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Conan circles away from the clinch attempt.
King lands a jab to the nose.
Conan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like David King has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King swinging wildly here.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Conan misses the jab.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? King is fending him off so far but Conan persists. Nope, King circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Conan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
King clinches up with Conan and pushes him back against the ropes.
Conan working aggressively here.
Conan is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King is trying to break the clinch but Conan is controlling him.
King blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
King misses with a straight left.
King tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King rushes Conan and presses him up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Conan fails to land.
Conan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Conan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Conan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Conan tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Conan blocks a body shot from King.
Conan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King is trying to break free.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conan breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Conan.
Crunch! Conan slams his shin into King's torso.
King tries to clinch up but Conan circles away and keeps his distance.
Conan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to King's calf.
Conan slips a straight right by King.
King throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Conan connects with a looping right hand.
King is looking to clinch.
Conan lands with a kick to the temple. King shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King tries to keep at a distance but Conan has taken the fight into the clinch.
King is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Conan is keeping busy.
Conan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
King wants to break the clinch but can't.
Conan breaks the clinch.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Conan lands a front kick.
King is breathing heavily.
Conan dives in and scores a takedown into King's guard.
Conan postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
Conan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Conan pushes down on King's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Conan uses his free foot to push down on King's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for King.
Conan lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
King taking shots to the head.
Conan landing shots from mount.
Conan breaks from King's wrist control and lands an elbow.
King knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Conan on the ground.
Conan is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. King can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King is rocked!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Conan looking to finish King with some ground and pound. This is bad for King!
Oh King is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Conan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has King covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert E Conan!
Robert E Conan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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