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UPF 25: Kuo Vs Swain PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Thai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Josh Thai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetrious Johnson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thai moves into the clinch.
Thai tries to pull guard but Johnson Jr holds him up against the cage and eventually Thai drops back down to his feet.
Thai is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson Jr to keep the fight standing.
Thai is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai breaks from the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.
Johnson Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thai looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson Jr is fending him off so far but Thai persists. Nope, Johnson Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Johnson Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai breaks the clinch.
Johnson Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Thai misses with a takedown
and Johnson Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Thai is looking to regain half guard here but Johnson Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Johnson Jr decides to stand up, so the ref orders Thai to his feet.
Thai gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai gets underhooks to prevent Johnson Jr's takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thai effectively controlling the action here.
Thai jumps guard.
Johnson Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thai controlling the position.
Johnson Jr stands and steps away. Thai gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson Jr sprawls well. Johnson Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Thai is breathing heavily.
Johnson Jr fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Thai circles away.
Johnson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson Jr looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Thai!
Johnson Jr controlling the position easily from mount.
Thai can't escape the position.
Johnson Jr trying to control but Thai is having none of it.
Johnson Jr is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thai's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Johnson Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thai is looking to escape.
Johnson Jr punching from mount but Thai doing a good job of avoiding damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Johnson Jr looking to control but Thai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson Jr moves to back control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Johnson Jr dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thai displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Johnson Jr.
Thai has a takedown stuffed.
Johnson Jr slaps away a takedown attempt from Thai, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson Jr misses with a takedown attempt - Thai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Thai tries for a takedown but Johnson Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Thai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thai lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thai shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson Jr as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Johnson Jr.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson Jr as Thai shoots in.
Thai shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson Jr but Johnson Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Johnson Jr stuffs the takedown attempt from Thai. Thai gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson Jr gets a double leg takedown into Thai's guard.
Johnson Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Thai works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Demetrious Johnson Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Johnson Jr stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Johnson Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Thai avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson Jr drives through with a takedown into Thai's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thai keeping moving, preventing Johnson Jr from controlling successfully.
Thai is looking to stand up but Johnson Jr isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson Jr controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Demetrious Johnson Jr was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thai moves into range and clinches up with Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thai smiles and moves away.
Thai gets caught flat footed, as Johnson Jr shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Johnson Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Thai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thai looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson Jr is one step ahead there.
Johnson Jr is looking to work some ground and pound but Thai has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr stays in close to Thai's body and controls the position.
Thai working a defensive guard here.
Thai being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Demetrious Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demetrious Johnson Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thai tries for a takedown but Johnson Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Thai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson Jr at a distance.
Johnson Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thai leaves Johnson Jr with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson Jr is defended easily by Thai.
Johnson Jr wants to clinch up but Thai keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thai has managed to clinch.
Thai jumps into guard, dragging Johnson Jr to the mat.
Thai knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson Jr on the ground.
Thai keeping full guard, as Johnson Jr tries to pass.
Johnson Jr decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A head kick misses from Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr fails with the takedown.
Josh Thai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demetrious Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thai swings for the body but Johnson Jr moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thai rushes Johnson Jr and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thai taking a breather.
Thai misses with a knee to the head.
Johnson Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thai pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Thai is trying to pull guard but Johnson Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Thai breaks the clinch.
Thai circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thai moves into the clinch.
Johnson Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson Jr is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Thai.
Thai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Thai shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson Jr manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thai's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Johnson Jr trying to control the action but Thai is working from the bottom.
Johnson Jr sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Thai tries to get to full guard but Johnson Jr has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson Jr decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Johnson Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Thai counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson Jr.
Johnson Jr looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson Jr finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Horrible takedown by Thai or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson Jr which made him look bad.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thai. Johnson Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Demetrious Johnson Jr.
I've got Johnson Jr winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demetrious Johnson Jr!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glin Burman (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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180 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glin Burman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Burman misses.
Markov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Burman defends it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Markov.
Markov shoots in but Burman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burman sprawls well. Burman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Markov gets slowly back to his feet.
Burman misses with a right hand
and Markov counters with a shoot takedown. Burman fights it but they end up in guard.
Markov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Markov looking to pass the guard.
Burman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Markov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Burman keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Markov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov trying to control but Burman is working from the bottom.
Markov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Markov works over Burman with some ground and pound from guard.
Markov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Markov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burman keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Markov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Markov trying to control the position from guard on top but Burman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Markov drops back looking for a leg! Burman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burman manages to kick Markov off! Markov jumps back into Burman's guard.
Markov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov trying to control but Burman is working from the bottom.
Markov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Burman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Markov is controlling him.
Markov is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Markov wants to control from the top but Burman keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Markov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Markov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Burman has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Markov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burman is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxim Markov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Burman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Markov tenderised Burman's leg. Burman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Markov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burman looks to land a combination but Markov avoids it well.
Markov throws a nice outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Markov.
Burman throws a push kick but Markov slaps the foot to one side.
Burman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Markov.
Maxim Markov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Burman.
Markov shoots in but no luck this time.
Markov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Markov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Markov drops back looking for a leg! Burman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Burman manages to kick Markov off! Markov jumps back into Burman's guard.
Markov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burman has his feet on Markov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Burman misses with a double jab.
Glin Burman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov shoots for a takedown but Burman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Burman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Markov closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Burman quickly recovers to half guard.
Markov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Burman is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maxim Markov!
Maxim Markov gave a mention to Unique Wear and Custom Design in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Pruvhe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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182 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefan Pruvhe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvancante closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pruvhe did well to prevent Calvancante getting side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pruvhe tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Pruvhe is refusing to be controlled, as Calvancante sits in half guard.
Pruvhe is in trouble now - Calvancante has advanced to mount!
Calvancante looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pruvhe is in all sorts of trouble here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calvancante looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Calvancante avoids the attempt from Pruvhe to control.
Calvancante can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pruvhe is looking to escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calvancante working for a submission but Pruvhe is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pruvhe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Calvancante is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pruvhe to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pruvhe shrugs it off.
Calvancante is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Pruvhe is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Calvancante!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park- The catalyst. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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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
12 - 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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rickson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vegh throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gracie's waist but Gracie gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vegh off to one side.
Vegh drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vegh in side control lands a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here as Vegh stalls from top position.
Vegh working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Vegh stalls from top position.
Vegh working the ground and pound.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Gracie tries to bench press Vegh off him but Vegh keeps the position.
Vegh tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Vegh is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Vegh takes a little break here. Gracie wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegh is putting a hurting on Gracie here, landing some big shots from side control.
Vegh looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vegh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vegh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vegh looks up at the clock and then as Gracie takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vegh smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Vegh is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
Vegh lands an elbow.
Vegh working away.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vegh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Vegh works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegh is chipping away with strikes.
Gracie on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Vegh dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vegh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vegh misses with a series of wild punches.
Vegh slips under a jab from Gracie.
Gracie stuffs the takedown attempt from Vegh. Vegh gets slowly back to his feet.
Arnold Vegh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh has his takedown stuffed
and Gracie counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arnold Vegh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vegh connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Rickson Gracie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Gracie misses.
Gracie gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vegh distracts Gracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
Vegh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh content to stall in guard here.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Vegh is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Vegh cracks Gracie with a solid left hand.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vegh stands up over Gracie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Gracie is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vegh's guard.
Vegh will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Vegh working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Vegh had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Vegh throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vegh has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Vegh's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vegh.
Arnold Vegh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vegh is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vegh is looking to escape.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vegh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vegh is trying to escape the mount.
Gracie trying to control but Vegh is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Vegh 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vegh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vegh lands in his opponent's guard.
Vegh scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vegh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Vegh wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Vegh works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh works over Gracie with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Vegh to get to half guard.
Vegh is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vegh works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vegh looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is bucking up trying to escape but Vegh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Vegh putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vegh sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Vegh connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Vegh is landing with some decent strikes but Gracie is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Gracie gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vegh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Vegh works his way into side control.
Gracie trying to remain calm as Vegh controls from the top position.
Vegh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Vegh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Vegh lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Gracie down.
Vegh moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Vegh is working Gracie over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vegh in side control lands a decent elbow.
Arnold Vegh is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
Vegh scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Gracie to see if he's OK.
Vegh is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Gracie will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Vegh lands some shots froms side control.
Vegh is staying tight to Gracie's torso, preventing him from escaping.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arnold Vegh showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Vegh, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arnold Vegh!
Arnold Vegh thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suriya Pinphet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kroft might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Ironman - Black Sabbath. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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26
194 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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19
185 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Kroft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Suriya Pinphet!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinphet connects with an inside leg kick.
Pinphet misses with a body kick.
Kroft moves out of range of the leg kick from Pinphet.
Pinphet thuds his shin into the meat of Kroft's side.
Pinphet fakes the leg kick and cracks Kroft in the body.
Kroft connects with a solid leg kick.
Pinphet misses with a head kick.
Pinphet gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kroft counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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!
Kroft chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pinphet can pounce on him.
Kroft takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pinphet tries to clinch but Kroft is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinphet throws a body punch but Kroft moves out of range.
Kroft on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Pinphet pushes Kroft up against the cage in a clinch.
Pinphet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A frustrated look appears on Kroft's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pinphet lands a left hand.
Pinphet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kroft's face.
Pinphet is stalling here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pinphet.
Pinphet working Kroft over with knees to the body.
Kroft takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pinphet throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pinphet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kroft's brow.
Stalling in the clinch from Pinphet.
Pinphet lands a good knee to the midsection. Kroft won't want to take too many of those.
Pinphet lands an elbow inside that Kroft shrugs off.
Kroft is trying to break free.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kroft is trying to break the clinch but Pinphet is controlling him.
Pinphet lands an elbow that stopped Kroft in his tracks for a moment.
Pinphet lands an elbow inside.
Pinphet is stalling here.
Pinphet prevents Kroft from breaking the clinch.
Pinphet landing knees to the body.
Pinphet misses with an elbow over the top.
Pinphet lands an elbow inside that Kroft shrugs off.
Kroft blocks an elbow strike from Pinphet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pinphet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pinphet keeps control of Kroft as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pinphet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pinphet misses with a body punch.
Pinphet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinphet works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stalling in the clinch from Pinphet.
A knee to the head by Pinphet.
It looks like Jeremy Kroft has been cut.
Pinphet controlling the action here for a moment.
Kroft can't break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Pinphet just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kroft's brow.
Pinphet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kroft up against the cage.
Kroft avoids the elbow strike from Pinphet, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kroft.
Kroft wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pinphet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kroft up against the cage.
Pinphet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kroft or not.
Pinphet throws an elbow but it misses.
Kroft is trying to break free.
Pinphet lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinphet is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pinphet is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kroft tries to break free but Pinphet pushes him back against the cage.
Pinphet trying to land knees to the body.
Kroft is trying to force a seperation but Pinphet has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suriya Pinphet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Kroft's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pinphet is looking to land body kicks.
Pinphet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kroft throws a body kick that misses.
Pinphet throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kroft steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pinphet. That one must have hurt.
Kroft misses with a hook to the body
and Pinphet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Kroft moves out of range as Pinphet throws a body kick.
Pinphet looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pinphet throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroft throws a push kick but Pinphet slaps the foot to one side.
Pinphet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Pinphet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pinphet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kroft will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Pinphet clinches up against the cage.
Kroft is trying to break the clinch but Pinphet is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pinphet.
Nice elbow from Pinphet.
Pinphet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kroft's defenses.
Pinphet scores a nice knee to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pinphet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Pinphet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pinphet.
Pinphet landing knees to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinphet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kroft's defenses.
Kroft is trying to push Pinphet away but Pinphet has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pinphet lands an elbow inside.
Pinphet lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kroft.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinphet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kroft is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinphet has double underhooks.
Pinphet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pinphet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Come on Pinphet - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pinphet lands an elbow inside.
Suriya Pinphet seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinphet presses Kroft against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kroft wants to get back to striking at distance but Pinphet won't allow it.
Pinphet lands a nice elbow.
Pinphet working Kroft over with knees to the body.
Kroft takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pinphet lands an elbow inside that Kroft shrugs off.
Pinphet landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Pinphet stalls.
A short right from Pinphet.
Pinphet lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pinphet lands an elbow just above Kroft 's eye.
Pinphet lands an elbow inside that Kroft shrugs off.
Kroft takes an elbow to the temple.
Kroft is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Pinphet.
Pinphet with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pinphet lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Pinphet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pinphet displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kroft up against the cage.
Pinphet creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kroft's defenses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kroft wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kroft takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pinphet scores with a knee to the head.
Pinphet pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suriya Pinphet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Kroft's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Pinphet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pinphet misses with a body kick.
Pinphet closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pinphet lands a body shot.
Pinphet misses with an elbow over the top.
Kroft looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pinphet throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kroft is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kroft wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pinphet has him pressed against the cage.
Pinphet has Kroft pressed against the cage, preventing Kroft from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pinphet lands an elbow inside that Kroft shrugs off.
Pinphet lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Still in the clinch, Pinphet scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kroft is looking to break free of the clinch but Pinphet has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Kroft's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Pinphet makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kroft takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pinphet using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kroft takes an elbow to the temple.
Pinphet lands an elbow inside.
Pinphet landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pinphet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kroft backwards.
Pinphet lands a nice elbow.
Pinphet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pinphet lands a shot to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pinphet.
Pinphet lands a nice elbow.
Pinphet working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinphet lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kroft wants to break the clinch but can't.
Pinphet scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kroft is rocked!
Pinphet gets through Kroft's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Kroft is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pinphet lands a right hand.
Pinphet creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pinphet connects with a knee to the head.
Kroft is pressed against the cage. Pinphet pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Kroft! Two more big strikes from Pinphet and Kroft crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Suriya Pinphet!
After the fight, Suriya Pinphet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
180 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
3 - 7 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Casey Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Banner is looking to improve his position.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jones working over Banner with some ground and pound. Banner looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Banner wants to get back to full guard.
Banner scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Jones manages to mount him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Jones controlling his opponent.
Banner is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking to control but Banner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Banner tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jones controlling from mount.
A nice elbow there by Jones.
Jones lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Banner taking shots to the head.
Jones looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones working for a submission but Banner is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Banner is looking to escape.
Banner is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Banner tries to hold on but Jones postures up.
Banner takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Jones there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Banner tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Jones sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Banner working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banner defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Banner wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Banner is trying to escape the mount.
Banner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banner wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Jones is trying to stick to Banner's back but Banner is turning into Jones. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jones's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Banner.
Jones is trying to keep Banner in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Jones works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Banner is one step ahead there.
Banner wants to stand and escape but instead Jones has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jones won't allow Banner to sweep him here.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones passes into half guard.
Banner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones prevents Banner from improving his position.
Jones stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Casey Jones dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Banner smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Banner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
Jones throws a hook but Banner avoids it easily.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jones misses with the combination.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banner's guard.
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!
Banner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Jones gets to his feet - Banner follows without any prompting.
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Jesse Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Banner misses the jab.
Jones closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
A solid body kick from Banner.
Banner connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jones avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jesse Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Banner scores with a nice right hand.
Banner lands a jab-cross combination.
Jones is rocked!
Oooooh!!! Banner has knocked Jones down with a huge combo! Banner steps away and waves a wobbly Jones back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jones is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
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!
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banner pinned against the cage. Banner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jesse Banner is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones walks straight into a right hand from Banner - that's dropped him! Banner jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jones from any more punishment! Jones complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jesse Banner!
Jesse Banner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zack Barch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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23
192 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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20
170 lbs
2 - 7 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barch getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Barch cracks Stevens with a good jab.
Zack Barch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barch dives in and scores a takedown into Stevens's guard.
Barch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barch slips nicely into half guard.
Barch seems to be working for a kimura but Stevens defends the submission attempt.
Ground and pound from Barch.
Stevens keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Still in half guard, Barch seems content to control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stevens's head.
Barch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Barch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barch lands a nice short elbow.
Barch seems to be working for a kimura but Stevens defends the submission attempt.
Stevens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stevens looks winded!
Stevens is defending against the submission attempts here by Barch.
Stevens avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Barch.
Barch is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stevens taking some punishment here, with Barch in his half guard.
Barch will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barch working Stevens over with strikes.
Barch trying to control from half guard but Stevens is working away.
Stevens on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Barch.
Barch is working for a submission of some sort.
Stevens is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Barch scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barch working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Barch connects with a nice short shot to Stevens's temple.
Ground and pound from Barch.
Stevens is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barch has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Stevens defend it? Barch steps over the head and cranks it - Stevens is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Barch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zack Barch!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Tavarius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham comes to the cage accompanied by Loser - Beck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Tavarius's choice of entrance music: Loser - 3 Doors Down. Richard Tavarius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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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
3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Richard Tavarius!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dunham has his takedown stuffed
and Tavarius counters with a thumping low kick.
Dunham shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tavarius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dunham fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dunham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dunham doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tavarius counters with a right hand to the body.
Tavarius connects with a crisp jab.
Tavarius lands a head kick. Dunham smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavarius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunham's sensitive parts.
Tavarius scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dunham doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunham is breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tavarius. Dunham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Tavarius. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tavarius.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tavarius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunham takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavarius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dunham tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tavarius lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunham's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavarius.
Tavarius throws a sloppy head kick and Dunham moves out of range easily.
Dunham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavarius.
Tavarius lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tavarius.
Tavarius tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Richard Tavarius is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius scores with a spinning back kick!
Tavarius scores with a jab to the head.
Dunham avoids the body shot from Tavarius.
Nice body punch from Tavarius.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tavarius.
Tavarius chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tavarius digs a good hook to Dunham's body.
Tavarius misses with a head kick.
Tavarius throws a head kick but Dunham moves out of range.
Tavarius is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dunham rather than just go for the knockout.
Tavarius thumps Dunham with a low kick.
Tavarius bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunham's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tavarius can pounce on him.
Tavarius thows a body kick. Dunham tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Tavarius scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavarius throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dunham's head.
Dunham has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tavarius.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavarius thumps Dunham with a low kick.
Tavarius thuds his right hand into Dunham's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tavarius scoring well with a low kick there.
Tavarius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavarius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tavarius is looking to slow Dunham down with leg kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavarius connects with a leg kick. Dunham looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tavarius scores with a shot to the body.
Tavarius lands a head kick!
Dunham is rocked!
Tavarius works Dunham's body with a nice hook.
Tavarius lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Tavarius, right into the meat.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tavarius is looking to slow Dunham down with leg kicks.
Tavarius cracks Dunham with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tavarius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dunham to stand back up!
Oh Dunham is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dunham gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Richard Tavarius!
Post fight, an emotional Richard Tavarius said 'Now get off my dick. Dick is too short a word for my dick... get off my antidisestablishmentarianism, you pricks. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YB Sol Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crane comes to the cage accompanied by ROCK THE NIGHT. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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223 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, YB Sol Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sol Jr scores with a hook to the body. Crane takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crane shoots in but no luck this time.
Crane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sol Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crane manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sol Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sol Jr wants to pass the guard but Crane is keeping the position.
Crane controls Sol Jr momentarily but Sol Jr frees himself.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sol Jr is one step ahead there.
Crane is looking to sweep but instead, Sol Jr has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crane desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Crane trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Jr is taking a breather. Crane says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Sol Jr trying to control the action but Crane is working from the bottom.
Sol Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Crane can't escape the position.
Sol Jr is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Sol Jr looking to control but Crane is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sol Jr throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Crane because Sol Jr loaded up on that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane regains half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sol Jr is controlling the pace.
Crane regains full guard. Nicely done.
Crane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sol Jr is one step ahead there.
Sol Jr must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sol Jr trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
Sol Jr won't allow Crane to sweep him here.
Crane is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crane keeping moving, preventing Sol Jr from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane wants to sweep here but Sol Jr controlling him for the moment.
Crane pulls Sol Jr in to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by YB Sol Jr.
Crane circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sol Jr throws a head kick that misses.
Crane looks for a takedown but Sol Jr sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ichabod Crane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Crane closes the distance and clinches up with Sol Jr, looking for a takedown. Crane pushes Sol Jr against the cage but Sol Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sol Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crane's guard.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sol Jr.
Crane is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Crane wants to get back to his feet but Sol Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sol Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YB Sol Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sol Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sol Jr tries a head kick but it misses.
Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sol Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sol Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Crane circles away.
YB Sol Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crane fails with the takedown.
Crane shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Crane was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Crane cracks Sol Jr with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Sol Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sol Jr's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sol Jr is wriggling around trying to escape.
Crane dominating with strikes here.
Crane fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Crane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crane landing punches.
Crane tries to control but Sol Jr wriggling away.
Crane is really struggling to control Sol Jr but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Crane is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sol Jr can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crane looking to finish Sol Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sol Jr!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Crane punishing his opponent with strikes.
Crane tries to control but Sol Jr wriggling away.
Sol Jr takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sol Jr is looking to escape.
Sol Jr wants to hold on but Crane pushes him away.
Sol Jr is trying desperately to improve position.
Sol Jr taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr gets back to half guard.
Sol Jr wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane wants to control but Sol Jr is keeping him busy.
Crane thows a huge punch but Sol Jr dodges it nicely.
Crane is keen to just control but Sol Jr is a slippery customer.
Sol Jr keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sol Jr is trying to stand up here but Crane is controlling him well.
Crane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sol Jr keeps working.
Crane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Sol Jr is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sol Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Crane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Crane there.
Sol Jr on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane is keen to just control but Sol Jr is a slippery customer.
Well, if Crane 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.
Crane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sol Jr wants to improve his position but Crane is controlling well.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Sol Jr is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ichabod Crane dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Sol Jr tries to clinch but Crane is having none of it.
Sol Jr fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Crane, pushing him back against the cage.
Crane throws a punch but it's blocked by Sol Jr.
Nice body punch from Crane.
Crane can't find room to land a body shot as Sol Jr controls the action.
Crane tries to throw a body punch but Sol Jr avoids it by throwing Crane back against the cage.
Sol Jr breaks the clinch.
Sol Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Crane.
Crane digs a good hook to Sol Jr's body.
Sol Jr looks to land a combination. Crane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ichabod Crane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crane throws a body punch but Sol Jr moves out of range.
Crane thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Crane.
Sol Jr tries to bum rush Crane with a series of wild strikes but Crane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane lands a glancing blow to the side of Sol Jr's head.
Sol Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Sol Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Crane did well to prevent Sol Jr getting side control.
Crane trying to control but Sol Jr postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Crane manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Crane has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Crane has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crane is trying to keep Sol Jr in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane wants to sweep but no luck.
Sol Jr postures up in Crane's guard and throws a big left but Crane blocks it.
Crane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sol Jr trying to control but Crane is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A swing and a miss from Crane.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Sol Jr is just out of range.
Sol Jr jabs Crane right on the nose. Crane blinks but takes it well.
Crane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Crane misses.
Crane 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.
Crane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sol Jr keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sol Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Crane defends it easily.
Sol Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sol Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sol Jr keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Sol Jr has momentary wrist control but Crane slips an elbow through the middle.
Crane connects with a couple of short punches.
Crane sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sol Jr's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sol Jr is looking to control Crane's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sol Jr avoid being mounted?
Crane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Crane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ichabod Crane showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Crane has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ichabod Crane!
An out of breath Ichabod Crane 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Jen Kuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swain has chosen The Joker by Steve Miller Band as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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217 lbs
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216 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheng Jen Kuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Swain!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swain misses with a low kick.
Kuo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horrible takedown by Kuo or perhaps it was just good defense by Swain which made him look bad.
Swain scores with a nice right hand.
Swain lunges at Kuo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kuo's hand.
Kuo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Swain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Swain sizes up Kuo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A bit of stalling here from Swain.
Kuo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Swain breaks the clinch.
Swain scores with a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swain jabs at Kuo's body.
Kuo walks into a left hand.
Swain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kuo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Swain's half guard.
Kuo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kuo prevents Swain from standing back up.
Kuo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swain wants to get back to his feet.
Kuo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Swain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Kuo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sheng Jen Kuo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Sheng Jen Kuo made sure he mentioned Al's Supplements - 160 Q for $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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