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Star Search Rd 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Gunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Gunn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Harris!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Harris or perhaps it was just good defense by Gunn which made him look bad.
Harris gets the takedown into side control.
Gunn tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Harris throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Harris slows the pace down.
Gunn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harris stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Gunn as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn takes a swing at Harris's ribcage but misses.
Gunn throws an overhand right that lands on Harris's shoulder, as Harris tries to avoid the shot.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunn.
Danga de danga de dang - Harris scores with a four punch combination!
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gunn throws a shot from downtown. Harris moves away and avoids it.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunn with a jab.
Harris moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Harris closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gunn circles away.
Tommy Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Harris.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
Gunn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harris throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gunn throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Harris misses with a hook. Gunn ducked under it nicely.
Harris moves out of range as Gunn strikes.
Harris shoots in for a takedown but Gunn shows good takedown defense.
Harris looks gassed!
A slow jab from Gunn misses its intended target.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris moves out of range of the strikes.
Harris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Harris looks to land a combination but Gunn avoids it well.
Gunn slips a straight right by Harris.
Gunn throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gunn thinking.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Gunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris shoots in for a double leg but Gunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gunn scores with the left hand. Harris knows he should have avoided that one.
Gunn lands with a nice combination. Harris backs away looking to recover.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters with a two punch combo.
Gunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunn throws a nice looking combination but Harris bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harris is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gunn.
Gunn lands a jab.
Gunn throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn lands with an overhand left.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from Harris. Harris gets slowly back to his feet.
Gunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Gunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Gunn cracks Harris with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn throws a looping overhand right but Harris ducks down to avoid it.
Gunn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunn clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gunn scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Harris throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gunn was covering up waiting for the punch and Harris finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gunn's guard.
Gunn is trying to control the position but Harris postures up.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gunn's guard.
Gunn keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Gunn is trying to keep Harris in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harris manages to get himself to full guard.
Gunn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Gunn connects with a couple of short punches.
Gunn trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harris swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gunn postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it.
Harris wants to stand and escape but Gunn is having none of it.
Gunn throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
Harris keeping full guard, as Gunn tries to pass.
Gunn chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harris's guard.
Gunn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harris does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunn thows a huge punch but Harris dodges it nicely.
Gunn trying to control from half guard but Harris is working away.
Harris is trying to stand up here but Gunn is controlling him well.
Gunn is looking to take a break and control but Harris is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gunn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunn lands a really nice looking cross but Harris seems unphased.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Paul Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris has his takedown stuffed
and Gunn counters with a one-two to the body.
Tommy Gunn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn scores with a nice strike.
Gunn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn counters with a straight right hand.
Harris moves forwards but Gunn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gunn scores with a three punch combo!
Gunn lands a lovely overhand right.
Gunn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris counters with a left and a right that stings Gunn.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gunn, as that shot connected.
Gunn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gunn counters with a one-two to the body.
Harris shoots in but Gunn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice jab there from Gunn.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Harris moves out of range.
Tommy Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunn lands a jab to the head.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn counters with a left and a right that stings Harris.
Harris misses with a straight left.
Gunn's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gunn duly obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Gunn 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A punch combination from Gunn misses.
Gunn throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunn scores with a four punch combination!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Harris is defended easily by Gunn.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gunn scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Gunn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gunn.
Gunn tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gunn lands with a straight right. Harris didn't see that one coming.
Gunn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand.
Gunn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gunn misses with a few strikes there.
A combination from Gunn does no damage.
Gunn throws a hook to the side of Harris's head but Harris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Gunn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gunn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris walks into a jab.
Gunn scores with a crisp jab that stopped Harris in his tracks.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harris.
Gunn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harris on the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gunn.
Good shot there by Gunn.
Gunn works over Harris's head and body with a nice combination.
A shot to de liver by Gunn. Beautiful body shot.
A cross from Gunn lands.
Gunn lands a head shot.
A jab from Gunn does it's job there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunn cracks Harris with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris walks into a jab.
Gunn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Harris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Gunn swinging wildly here.
Gunn throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris takes one on the button.
Paul Harris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gunn tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gunn lands a jab to the nose.
Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn misses with a straight right.
Danga de danga de dang - Gunn scores with a four punch combination!
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gunn punishes Harris's body with a nice straight punch.
Gunn thuds a left hand into Harris's body.
Harris takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gunn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harris. Harris circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gunn is working the combinations to good effect here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gunn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tommy Gunn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gunn tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Gunn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Gunn, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Gunn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edgar comes to the cage accompanied by Kick In The Door. BJ Penn struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. BJ Penn is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Edgar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Edgar misses.
Penn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Edgar looks to land a right hand but Penn moved out of range.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn throws a right hand that Edgar ducks under and follows up with a left that Edgar also avoids with ease.
Danga de danga de dang - Penn scores with a four punch combination!
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Penn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Penn throws a nice looking combination but Edgar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Penn throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Penn throws a series of punches but Edgar moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Edgar.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut.
Penn fails to land with a series of punches.
Edgar misses with a wild combination.
Edgar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Penn.
Edgar feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Penn crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frankie Edgar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Warren comes to the cage accompanied by Underdog by Kasabian. Hughes has chosen Ozzy Osbourne-Let Me Hear You Scream as his entrance music. Joe Warren has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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143 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Hughes !
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren keeps the fight on the outside.
Warren gets caught flat footed, as Hughes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hughes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Warren to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hughes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Warren pulls down on the head and he's put Hughes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joe Warren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Temple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogan's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lose Yourself. Arnold Hogan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Temple's chin.
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Temple!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hogan looks to score with a jab to the body but Temple is just out of range.
Hogan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Temple tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temple manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Hogan.
Nice defenses there by Temple.
Temple tries to clinch up.
Temple avoids the body shot from Hogan.
Hogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Temple throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Temple has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Temple's head.
Hogan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hogan throws a combination. Temple tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Temple is rocked!
Temple tries to clinch up.
Temple moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hogan looks to land a combination but Temple avoids it well.
Temple changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hogan tries to avoid it but Temple manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hogan to the ground. Hogan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Arnold Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Temple.
Hogan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left and a right from Hogan both land. Nice combination.
Temple is still on wobbly legs! Can Hogan finish him?
A swing and a miss from Hogan.
Temple keeps the fight on the outside.
Temple seems to have recovered his senses.
Arnold Hogan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Temple shoots in looking for a takedown. Hogan tries to sprawl out of it but Temple keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hogan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogan throws out a loose jab but Temple uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temple looks for a takedown but Hogan sprawls well.
Temple walks into a straight right hand from Hogan.
Hogan looks to throw the jab but Temple is out of range.
Hogan just misses with a punch to the body.
Hogan jabs Temple right on the nose. Temple blinks but takes it well.
Temple slips a straight right by Hogan.
Temple avoids the body shot from Hogan.
Nice cross by Hogan.
Temple avoids the body shot from Hogan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a jab when Temple was well out of range.
Hogan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hogan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Temple tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hogan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hogan throws the left hand but Temple avoids the punch easily.
Hogan catches Temple with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Temple rushes Hogan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hogan looking to stall.
Hogan lands with a left to the head.
Hogan is stalling here.
Temple is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hogan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Temple fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hogan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Temple fights it off and pushes away nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temple fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot by Hogan.
Hogan drives through and clinches with Temple against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a punch but it's blocked by Temple.
Hogan has a couple of punches blocked by Temple.
Temple can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Hogan - that landed with a thud.
Temple looks gassed!
Hogan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The referee calls for Hogan to work.
Hogan misses with a punch on the inside.
Hogan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hogan fails to land.
Temple blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Temple jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hogan walks away with a smile on his face. Temple gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Temple pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hogan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hogan looks for a takedown but Temple sprawls well.
Hogan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Temple in his tracks.
Hogan shoots in looking for a takedown. Temple tries to sprawl out of it but Hogan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Temple manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Temple clinches with his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan is looking to break free of the clinch but Temple has double underhooks.
Temple blocking some punches.
Hogan lands with a left to the head.
Hogan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hogan lands a right hand.
Temple is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hogan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hogan scores with a hook to the body.
Hogan has clasped his hands together around Temple's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Temple can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hogan wants to control but Temple is keeping him busy.
Temple tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hogan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Temple is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hogan works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Temple takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hogan throws an elbow but Temple slips to the side and avoids it well.
The ground and pound from Hogan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnold Hogan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Temple closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. Temple pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hogan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hogan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hogan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Temple has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hogan finds it's way round the side to connect with Temple's head.
Hogan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Temple sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hogan is defended easily by Temple.
Hogan swats away the attempt to clinch by Temple.
Hogan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hogan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Temple manages to avoid it.
Temple needs to keep his hands up - Hogan had a free shot at his head there.
Hogan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Temple tries to clinch there but Hogan circles away.
Arnold Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Temple shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Henry Temple is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hogan cracks Temple with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hogan leaves Temple with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Arnold Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Temple.
Temple is breathing heavily.
Hogan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Temple wants to control but Hogan is having none of it.
BOOM! Hogan connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hogan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hogan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Hogan prevents Temple from getting the reversal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Temple tries to reverse the position but Hogan maintains control.
Temple is bucking up trying to escape but Hogan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hogan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Temple in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hogan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Temple is looking to escape.
Temple is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A nice elbow there by Hogan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Temple is looking to improve his position but Hogan isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan connects with a bit shot that sees Temple covering up! More strikes from Hogan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hogan is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnold Hogan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Riley Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn has chosen Living in Sin as his entrance music. Riley Quinn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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146 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Riley Quinn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers fails with a takedown attempt.
Powers closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Powers is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Quinn is wriggling around trying to escape.
Powers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Quinn has worked his arm free - good work by Quinn!
Quinn manages to get back to half guard.
Quinn tries to get to full guard but Powers has control of the leg.
Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.
Quinn wants to get back to full guard.
Powers is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Quinn still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Quinn has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Powers is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Quinn off and has taken his back!
Powers is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Quinn is defending well though. Powers let's go of the attempt for now.
Powers is breathing heavily.
Quinn is really stuck here.
Quinn trying to get back to his feet but Powers is in full control for now.
Quinn tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Quinn is looking to improve his position but Powers isn't that keen on the idea.
Powers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Quinn is on top in guard.
Powers is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Quinn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powers swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Powers looking for a guillotine here but Quinn defends easily.
Quinn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Powers looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Powers looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Powers!
Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powers throws a strike aimed at the side of Quinn's head but Quinn avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Powers is controlling him well.
Powers tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Powers has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Powers is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Quinn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Quinn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Powers's best efforts.
Quinn looking for submissions off his back.
Powers is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is trying to stand up here but Powers is controlling him well.
Powers is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quinn is just riding it out for now. Powers eventually gives up the hold.
Powers is working for a submission of some sort.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quinn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Powers.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Powers dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Quinn shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Powers counters with a two punch combo.
Quinn has a takedown stuffed.
Jerome Powers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Quinn closes the distance and clinches up with Powers, looking for a takedown. Quinn pushes Powers against the cage but Powers circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Jerome Powers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Riley Quinn.
Powers is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Quinn.
Powers slaps away a takedown attempt from Quinn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Powers scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Quinn is looking to regain half guard here but Powers keeps moving and retains side control.
Powers tries for a kimura but Quinn is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Powers has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Quinn is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Powers yanks on the arm and Quinn is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Powers.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerome Powers!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Agustin Castillas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm Back - T.I. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Agustin Castillas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castillas throws a lazy right hand but Birmiski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Birmiski scores with a four punch combination!
Castillas loads up on a big right hand but Birmiski slips the punch.
Birmiski looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Birmiski 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.
Castillas is trying to control the position but Birmiski postures up.
Birmiski looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birmiski drops back looking for a leg! Castillas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Castillas manages to kick Birmiski off! Birmiski jumps back into Castillas's guard.
Castillas is trying to keep Birmiski in close.
Castillas wants to sweep but no luck.
Castillas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castillas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castillas has escaped and now he's on top!
Birmiski is looking to stand up but Castillas isn't so interested in that idea.
Castillas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Castillas trying to control the position from guard on top but Birmiski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birmiski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Birmiski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castillas is one step ahead there.
Castillas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Birmiski manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castillas has Birmiski in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Birmiski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castillas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Birmiski has Castillas in his guard.
Birmiski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castillas is aware though and is defending well.
Birmiski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castillas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birmiski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castillas defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birmiski is keeping the position for now.
Castillas tries to stand but Birmiski is controlling from the bottom.
Birmiski throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Birmiski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Castillas passes Birmiski's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Birmiski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Birmiski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birmiski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Birmiski has his foot on Castillas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Castillas works his way back into a safe position though.
Birmiski keeping moving, preventing Castillas from controlling successfully.
Birmiski wants to sweep but no luck.
Birmiski working for submissions but it's allowed Castillas to get to half guard.
Birmiski is breathing heavily.
Castillas is looking for a kimura but Birmiski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castillas to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Birmiski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Birmiski closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Castillas did well to prevent Birmiski getting side control.
Birmiski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Birmiski seems to be looking for submissions.
Castillas trying to control here.
Castillas is pressing down on Birmiski's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Castillas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birmiski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birmiski manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birmiski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Castillas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birmiski has managed to get both his arms back between Castillas's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birmiski 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.
Birmiski postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Castillas is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Birmiski, into his guard.
Castillas is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillas wants to stand but Birmiski has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Castillas postures up.
Birmiski has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Castillas is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Birmiski.
Birmiski is looking to reverse the position.
Castillas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Birmiski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Castillas's guard! Nice work there by Birmiski!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Birmiski drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Castillas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Birmiski has Castillas in his guard.
Birmiski looking for a guillotine here but Castillas defends easily.
Birmiski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Castillas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Castillas wants to control from the top but Birmiski keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birmiski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Birmiski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Birmiski looking for a guillotine here but Castillas defends easily.
Castillas trying to control the position from guard on top but Birmiski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Birmiski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Castillas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Birmiski is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Birmiski has escaped and now he's on top!
Birmiski 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.
Birmiski passes Castillas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Birmiski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ari Birmiski dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Castillas throws a hook but Birmiski avoids it easily.
Castillas lands a jab to Birmiski's midsection.
Castillas misses with a hook.
Castillas loads up on a big right hand but Birmiski slips the punch.
Castillas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castillas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Castillas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Birmiski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Castillas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birmiski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castillas trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski seems to be looking for submissions.
Castillas is trying to control but can't.
Birmiski seems to be looking for submissions.
Birmiski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castillas sees it coming and defends easily.
Birmiski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castillas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castillas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Birmiski pulls his head out easily.
Birmiski is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Castillas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Birmiski is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski 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. Castillas tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Birmiski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ari Birmiski!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hiro Rikishi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitch Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rikishi comes to the cage accompanied by Kill all american Scum. Mitch Lilke is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
140 lbs
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20
142 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hiro Rikishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mitch Lilke!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lilke will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rikishi tries to close the distance and clinch but Lilke swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rikishi is looking to clinch.
Rikishi wants to clinch up but Lilke keeps it at a distance.
Lilke looks for a takedown but Rikishi sprawls well.
Rikishi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rikishi tries to clinch up but Lilke circles away and keeps his distance.
Lilke tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rikishi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lilke somewhat.
Hiro Rikishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Lilke.
Lilke feints and as Rikishi raises his hands in defense, Lilke changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Lilke is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Lilke manages to pass to side control.
Rikishi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lilke throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi is trying to get back to full guard.
Lilke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rikishi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lilke slows the pace down in half guard.
Rikishi is looking for a sweep. Lilke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rikishi is looking to escape.
Rikishi wants to improve his position but Lilke is controlling well.
Lilke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rikishi lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lilke looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Rikishi!
Lilke looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rikishi is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lilke controlling from the full mount.
Rikishi squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Rikishi slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Rikishi manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Rikishi rushes Lilke and presses him up against the cage.
Rikishi is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lilke pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Rikishi is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lilke blocks an elbow strike from Rikishi.
Lilke is working for takedown but Rikishi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lilke takes an elbow to the temple.
Rikishi stops a takedown attempt from Lilke.
Rikishi throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rikishi - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rikishi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lilke gets an underhook and turns Rikishi into the cage.
Rikishi misses with an elbow over the top.
Lilke takes an elbow to the temple.
Rikishi throws an elbow but it misses.
Lilke wants the takedown. Rikishi is fighting it off but Lilke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rikishi's guard against the cage.
Lilke is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rikishi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lilke dives into side control.
Rikishi prevents Lilke from improving position.
Rikishi is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rikishi is letting Lilke control him for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi wants to get back to his feet but Lilke drags him back down.
Lilke just content to control the position.
Lilke scores with punches from side control.
Rikishi is trying to get back to his feet.
Lilke advances to mount.
Lilke landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rikishi bucks Lilke off and manages to get back to his feet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Lilke dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Rikishi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lilke is looking to land body kicks.
Rikishi is looking to clinch.
Rikishi is looking to clinch.
Hiro Rikishi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rikishi forces Lilke back against the cage and clinches.
Rikishi missing with knees to the body.
Lilke is trying to drag Rikishi to the mat but Rikishi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lilke blocks an elbow strike from Rikishi.
Rikishi pushes off an throws an elbow but Lilke leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lilke tries to pull guard but Rikishi won't allow it.
Rikishi landing knees to the head.
Rikishi is trying to maintain a safe position but Lilke gets an underhook and turns Rikishi into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lilke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hiro Rikishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Lilke.
Rikishi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lilke wants the takedown. Rikishi is fighting it off but Lilke persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rikishi's guard against the cage.
Rikishi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lilke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rikishi 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.
Rikishi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rikishi pushes Lilke off and gets back to his feet.
Rikishi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lilke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rikishi clinches up against the cage.
Rikishi scores with a knee to the head.
Lilke managing to block the knees to the body from Rikishi.
Rikishi lands a good knee to the midsection. Lilke won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lilke manages to pull guard.
Rikishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lilke lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rikishi!
Lilke working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rikishi is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Lilke tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lilke has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rikishi's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rikishi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rikishi is trying to stand.
Rikishi bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lilke can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lilke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lilke is on top in guard.
Lilke stopping the sweep attempt from Rikishi.
Rikishi wants to stand and escape but Lilke is having none of it.
Mitch Lilke has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lilke is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rikishi wants to stand and escape but Lilke is having none of it.
Lilke looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lilke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitch Lilke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rikishi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rikishi is looking to clinch but Lilke is avoiding it.
Rikishi is looking to clinch.
Rikishi wants to clinch.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Lilke moves out of range.
Rikishi lands with an overhand left.
Lilke shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rikishi tries to clinch up but Lilke circles away and keeps his distance.
Rikishi tries to clinch but Lilke moves out of range.
Rikishi tries to clinch up but Lilke circles away and keeps his distance.
Rikishi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lilke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rikishi stuffs the takedown.
Hiro Rikishi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mitch Lilke.
Rikishi throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rikishi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lilke momentarily.
Lilke tries to keep at a distance but Rikishi has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lilke changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rikishi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lilke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lilke shoots for a double leg takedown but Rikishi sprawls well. He's pushed Lilke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rikishi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lilke shoots in looking for a takedown. Rikishi tries to sprawl out of it but Lilke keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rikishi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rikishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lilke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lilke shoots in but no luck this time.
Rikishi lands with a cross.
Lilke keeps the fight on the outside.
Rikishi tries to clinch there but Lilke circles away.
Rikishi closes the distance and clinches.
Lilke tries to score a body lock takedown but Rikishi shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rikishi gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi lands an elbow just above Lilke 's eye.
Rikishi lands an elbow just above Lilke 's eye.
Lilke jumps guard but Rikishi stands there with Lilke around his waist. Lilke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rikishi leaning his opponent against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rikishi lands an elbow inside.
Rikishi looking to slow down the pace here.
The referee calls for Rikishi to work.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Hiro Rikishi.
Rikishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lilke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rikishi tries to clinch up but Lilke circles away and keeps his distance.
Lilke fails with the takedown.
Hiro Rikishi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lilke swats away the attempt to clinch by Rikishi.
Rikishi tries to clinch up but Lilke circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lilke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rikishi lands a jab to the nose.
Rikishi clinches.
Lilke can't get the takedown.
Lilke goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rikishi prevents it.
Rikishi has Lilke pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Rikishi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Nice elbow from Rikishi.
Lilke jumps guard.
Rikishi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lilke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rikishi trying to move into half guard but instead Lilke has managed to sweep!
Lilke stops Rikishi from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikishi trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lilke's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rikishi is trying to control the position but Lilke postures up.
Rikishi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hiro Rikishi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lilke is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rikishi is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lilke dives into side control.
Rikishi is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lilke is controlling him well.
Mitch Lilke is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lilke controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hiro Rikishi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lilke has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitch Lilke!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chance Tatum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saikosis Killzie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tatum kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is my own summer - deftones. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chance Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saikosis Killzie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whack! Killzie lands a heavy head kick that drops Tatum. The ref tackles Killzie to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Tatum was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Saikosis Killzie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between African Sensitive (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Malurky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for African Sensitive has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, African Sensitive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Malurky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malurky misses the jab.
Malurky throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Sensitive was covering up waiting for the punch and Malurky finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sensitive wants to sweep but no luck.
Sensitive is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sensitive looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Malurky puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Malurky is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Malurky is trying to control. Sensitive wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malurky is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Sensitive has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malurky seems to be looking for submissions.
Sensitive is looking to control Malurky's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sensitive avoid being mounted?
Sensitive looking for submissions off his back.
Sensitive looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Malurky fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sensitive avoids it really well and circles away.
Malurky fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sensitive darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
African Sensitive is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sensitive connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sensitive throws a series of punches but Malurky avoids them all with ease.
Sensitive lands a nice looking body shot.
Malurky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sensitive counters with a series of strikes. Malurky will be more careful next time no doubt.
Malurky throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sensitive, as that shot connected.
Sensitive misses with a series of wild punches.
Malurky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sensitive connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sensitive is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sensitive tries to bum rush Malurky with a series of wild strikes but Malurky uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Malurky misses with a shot to the body
and Sensitive makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malurky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Sensitive counter with a right hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sensitive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive gets caught flat footed, as Malurky shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Malurky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sensitive looking to control.
Malurky trying to control the position from guard on top but Sensitive is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Sensitive is controlling Malurky's posture.
Malurky trying to control but Sensitive is working from the bottom.
Sensitive is trying to control the position but Malurky postures up.
Sensitive is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sensitive is breathing heavily.
Malurky trying to control but Sensitive is working from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Malurky slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sensitive swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sensitive really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Malurky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dan Malurky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malurky fails to land the takedown.
African Sensitive has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Malurky.
Sensitive swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sensitive is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Malurky misses with a wild body shot.
Sensitive slips a straight right by Malurky.
Malurky shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Sensitive manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Malurky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sensitive is keeping the position for now.
Sensitive is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that African Sensitive will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sensitive slaps away a takedown attempt from Malurky, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sensitive moves out of range of the leg kick from Malurky.
A big right from Malurky misses.
Malurky looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sensitive!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sensitive sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sensitive trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Malurky manages to pass to mount!
Malurky tries to control but Sensitive wriggling away.
Malurky prevents Sensitive from getting the reversal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malurky is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Sensitive is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dan Malurky!
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