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UPF 24: Dee Vs Zero PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ortiz JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kirk Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Ortiz JR!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph scores with a jab to the body.
Ortiz JR shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Joseph is trying to defend but Ortiz JR finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Joseph keeping hold of Ortiz JR's head, controlling as best he can.
Ortiz JR moves nicely into side control.
Joseph wants to control but Ortiz JR postures up.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Joseph tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz JR is looking to take a break and control but Joseph is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Joseph tries to improve position but can't.
Ortiz JR tries to move into full mount but can't pass Joseph's legs.
Joseph manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ortiz JR's best efforts.
Joseph is trying to get back to full guard.
Ortiz JR wants to free his trapped foot but Joseph is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Joseph gets back to full guard.
Ortiz JR wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph wants to sweep here but Ortiz JR controlling him for the moment.
Ortiz JR wants to pass the guard but Joseph is keeping the position.
Joseph working for a triangle but Ortiz JR defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joseph manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ortiz JR manages to get himself to full guard.
Joseph tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortiz JR is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz JR is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Joseph showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Joseph forces his way into half guard.
Ortiz JR wants to improve his position but Joseph is controlling well.
Joseph is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ortiz JR!
Joseph unloading with bombs!
Ortiz JR is squirming around, avoiding Joseph's attempts to control the action.
Joseph is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ortiz JR is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Joseph scoring with strikes but Ortiz JR is staying in there.
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!
Joseph scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ortiz JR?
Joseph scoring with strikes but Ortiz JR is staying in there.
Joseph landing strikes, looking to finish!
Joseph jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ortiz JR manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Ortiz JR being controlled for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joseph tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ortiz JR's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Joseph dominated that round.
That's time! Joseph's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Joseph looking to score a takedown here. Ortiz JR is defending well but Joseph drives through and ends up in Ortiz JR's guard.
Joseph landing some decent shots from guard.
Joseph preventing the sweep.
Joseph forces his way into half guard.
Joseph throwing shots but Ortiz JR is blocking nicely.
Joseph is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortiz JR has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joseph is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ortiz JR is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kirk Joseph!
An out of breath Kirk Joseph thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henkka Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buddy Stevens has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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170 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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 Helsinki, Henkka Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem's jab looks to have found its range, popping Stevens under the eye.
Stevens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stevens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reem shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Reem works his way into full mount!
Reem is landing with some decent strikes but Stevens is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Reem thowing shots but they're missing.
Stevens really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Reem. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Reem is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Reem!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henkka Reem!
A relieved looking Henkka Reem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Harrington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Sarchet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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211 lbs
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216 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Sarchet!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington clinches up against the cage.
Sarchet is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Harrington pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Harrington prevents the takedown attempt.
Sarchet takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Dave Sarchet has been cut.
Sarchet takes a knee right on the jaw!
Harrington gets underhooks to prevent Sarchet's takedown attempt.
Chris Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Sarchet.
Sarchet drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harrington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harrington has Sarchet up against the cage in a clinch.
Sarchet is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Harrington gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harrington working Sarchet over with 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!
Harrington drops Sarchet with a big knee straight up the middle! Sarchet is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Sarchet looks winded!
Harrington moves into the clinch.
Harrington lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sarchet is rocked!
Harrington putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sarchet in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Harrington connects with a knee to the head.
Sarchet is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrington finish him?
Harrington lands a knee to the head.
Sarchet can't get the takedown.
Harrington with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Harrington.
That has opened up Dave Sarchet's cut even more.
Sarchet is trapped in a tight thai clinch here. Harrington pulls him left and then right before unleashing a vicious knee to the head. Oh damn - Sarchet is out cold! That's some serious business! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Chris Harrington!
Chris Harrington really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Unique Wear and Custom Design logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zack Barch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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192 lbs
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195 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Barch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Adama!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adama moves in looking to clinch but Barch pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Adama looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Adama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Barch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barch shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Barch showed some decent athleticism there.
Barch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barch working Adama over with strikes.
Adama avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barch.
Adama won't allow Barch to pass to mount.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barch lands a nice short elbow.
Barch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adama keeps working.
Barch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adama's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barch controlling the action here.
Barch prevents Adama from standing back up.
Adama really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nice strikes from Barch there.
Barch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barch is working for a kimura but Adama is defending it quite comfortably.
Barch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barch throwing shots but Adama is blocking nicely.
Barch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barch thows a huge punch but Adama dodges it nicely.
Barch is nestled in close to Adama, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barch is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barch trying to pass the guard but Adama defending well.
Barch 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.
Barch is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barch is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adama defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barch is trying to control. Adama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Barch throwing shots but Adama is blocking nicely.
Barch throwing shots but Adama is blocking nicely.
Barch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barch is trying to control the action in half guard but Adama is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Adama is in trouble now - Barch has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Barch cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Barch lands a big shot there that rocks Adama but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
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!
Adama blocking the ground and pound.
Barch is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Barch connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Adama is rocked!
Barch jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Adama is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Adama and Barch has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Adama is still in real trouble! Can Barch finish him?
Barch cracks Adama with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Barch immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Adama is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Barch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Barch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesph Ely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos comes into the arena with Riding All Night And Day blaring out of the sound system. George Santos had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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130 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Decent elbows
Experienced |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesph Ely!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santos tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ely counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Santos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ely.
Ely closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Santos did well to prevent Ely getting side control.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ely is trying for a kimura here. Santos looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ely wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joesph Ely!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darrius Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darrius Styles!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs shoots in and gets a takedown into Styles's guard.
Styles looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
Jacobs is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Styles can't keep his opponent in guard - Jacobs advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jacobs controlling the action here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tim Jacobs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Styles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jacobs controlling Styles's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles looking to pass the guard.
Jacobs has his hands on Styles's head, controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jacobs keeping moving, preventing Styles from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Jacobs.
Jacobs scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jacobs passes to side control.
Jacobs scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles is trying to escape the position but Jacobs is controlling the position.
Jacobs seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Styles for as long as he can get away with.
Jacobs works to advance to full mount. Styles defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Jacobs avoids the attempt from Styles to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jacobs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
Styles gets caught flat footed, as Jacobs shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Jacobs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Styles is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Styles wants to sweep here but Jacobs controlling him for the moment.
Jacobs stays in close to Styles's body and controls the position.
Jacobs lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jacobs wants to control from the top but Styles keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We're going to have a standup here because Tim Jacobs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Jacobs tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Styles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jacobs shoots for a double leg takedown but Styles sprawls well. He's pushed Jacobs's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jacobs shoots in but Styles avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jacobs tries to score with a low kick but Styles moves his leg out of the way.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jacobs fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Styles wants it to stay on the feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Styles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jacobs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Jacobs dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jacobs dives in and grabs Styles's left leg, looking for a takedown. Styles pushes down on Jacobs's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Jacobs. No joy for Styles on that attempt.
Jacobs gets a double leg takedown into Styles's guard.
Jacobs is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jacobs'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.
Jacobs forces his way into half guard.
Jacobs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tim Jacobs has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Jacobs manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Styles on his heels. He'll look to pass Styles's guard now, I'm sure.
Jacobs trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jacobs tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
Jacobs not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We're going to have a standup here because Tim Jacobs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Styles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jacobs sprawls well. Jacobs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Styles gets slowly back to his feet.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Styles sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jacobs fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Styles to the ground. Jacobs is now in Styles's guard.
Jacobs is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs pushing down on Styles's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jacobs prevents Styles from improving his position.
Styles wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Jacobs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Jacobs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs loads up on a big right hand but Styles slips the punch.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Jacobs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Styles stuffs the takedown.
Styles fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Styles as Jacobs shoots in.
Some bone on bone action there as Styles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jacobs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jacobs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Styles.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Styles enables Jacobs to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Styles manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Styles wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jacobs lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jacobs engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Styles not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Styles keeping full guard, as Jacobs tries to pass.
Jacobs slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Tim Jacobs wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
No luck for Jacobs with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Jacobs dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Styles feints and as Jacobs raises his hands in defense, Styles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Styles being controlled here momentarily.
Styles trying to control but Jacobs is working from the bottom.
Jacobs seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Jacobs lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Styles!
Jacobs takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs wants to control the pace but Styles is squirming around nicely.
Jacobs controlling from mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Jacobs just wasn't active enough.
Jacobs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Styles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jacobs somewhat.
Jacobs feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles has his foot on Jacobs's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jacobs works his way back into a safe position though.
Jacobs passes Styles's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jacobs is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Styles can do to turn this around?
Jacobs is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Styles wants to control but Jacobs is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jacobs 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.
Jacobs is trying to control. Styles wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jacobs stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tim Jacobs wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Jacobs throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Jacobs shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Styles is defended easily by Jacobs.
Jacobs gets the takedown into side control.
Jacobs working away.
Jacobs landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Styles's face as Jacobs controls the position.
Jacobs is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Styles has escaped the position, nice work there.
Styles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles is not content to let Jacobs control the position.
Jacobs moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Styles is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Jacobs's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jacobs sitting and controlling from the half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Styles tries to roll over but Jacobs keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Jacobs showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jacobs has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Jacobs!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tim Jacobs thanked Unique Wear and Custom Design for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park- The catalyst. Dunham has chosen Loser - Beck as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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29
239 lbs
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245 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Vegh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dunham thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice combination there by Dunham.
Vegh changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dunham looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Vegh wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dunham, who protects the arm well.
Vegh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunham wants to control but Vegh postures up.
Dunham tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Vegh presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Vegh scoring with strikes but Dunham is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham tries to hold on but Vegh postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dunham working to try and regain half guard.
Vegh looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dunham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vegh is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dunham can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Dunham is rocked!
Vegh unloading with bombs!
Dunham is still in real trouble! Can Vegh finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vegh takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vegh connects with a bit shot that sees Dunham covering up! More strikes from Vegh and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Vegh is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Vegh!
A relieved looking Arnold Vegh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: UFC Undisputed 3 Theme Song. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jimmy Stone enters the cage!
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Stone!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Stone rushes Leak and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Stone lands a hook that snaps the head of Leak backwards.
Leak is trying to drag Stone to the mat but Stone just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stone pushes Leak back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stone misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leak.
Stone working aggressively here.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Stone misses with some punches.
Stone is pressed up against the cage. Leak has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stone down to the mat. Stone avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Leak does no damage.
Stone tries to clinch up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Leak swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Leak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leak shoots in and drives through. Stone sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willie Leak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Leak counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Leak looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Stone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Leak. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Leak.
Leak is nestled in close to Stone, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Stone is looking to control Leak's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stone avoid being mounted?
Stone trying to get back to full guard but Leak takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak is landing with some decent strikes but Stone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Stone is bucking up trying to escape but Leak cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stone tries to reverse the position but Leak maintains control.
Leak lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Stone tries to hold on but Leak pushes him away.
Stone taking shots to the head.
Leak putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Stone is desperately trying to improve his position but Leak has a good base and remains in mount.
Leak is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Stone can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Leak is landing with some decent strikes but Stone is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Leak with a couple of short strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leak with shots to the head and body - Stone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Leak working the ground and pound effectively.
Leak lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak looking to isolate an arm here. Stone doesn't see it coming and as Leak extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Leak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Leak!
In his post fight interview, Willie Leak started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Feodor King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrows is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Sweet Child 'O Mine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Feodor King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lincoln Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burrows tries to avoid it but King manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burrows to the ground. Burrows escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
King is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burrows sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
King keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Burrows misses with a looping left.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feodor King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King throws a head kick that misses.
Burrows throws a big shot that misses.
King defending well as Burrows loads up on a big left hand.
King shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows stuffs the takedown.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Burrows.
Burrows lands a slapping body shot.
King is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burrows drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of King's head, knocking him out cold! Burrows is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lincoln Burrows!
After the big win, Lincoln Burrows made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roz Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sub Zero is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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16 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roz Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee throws an off balance right hand
letting Zero counter with a right hand.
Zero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zero cracks a nice hook into Dee's ribs.
Dee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zero as he avoids it easily.
Zero clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zero pushes Dee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zero.
Zero has Dee pressed against the cage, preventing Dee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zero landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dee is breathing heavily.
Zero working Dee over with knees to the body.
Zero gets through Dee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zero scores a nice knee to the body.
Zero lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Roz Dee has been cut.
Zero lands a shot to the body.
Zero landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zero obliges.
Zero is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zero with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dee is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero working Dee over with knees to the body.
Oh Dee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zero drops Dee onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dee is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Zero is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Dee tries to break Zero's hands from around his neck, Zero unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Dee will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sub Zero!
Sub Zero took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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