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UPF 31: Banner Vs Kowalsky PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Josh Moore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Matrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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192 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Moore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Matrione!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrione cracks Moore with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Moore misses with a takedown attempt - Matrione sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Moore takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Moore shoots for a double leg takedown but Matrione sprawls well. He's pushed Moore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Matrione wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Matrione throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Matrione wants to slow Moore down by chopping away at his legs.
Moore on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Moore throws a left and a right that both miss
and Matrione counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrione clobbers Moore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Moore misses with a straight left.
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
and Matrione counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moore thinking.
Matrione avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matrione dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Matrione shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moore but Moore pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Moore throws a combination that misses
and Matrione makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matrione cracks Moore with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrione throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moore.
Matrione dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matrione lands a right hook to the body.
Moore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Moore misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Moore. Those never looked like landing.
Matrione jabs Moore right on the nose. Moore blinks but takes it well.
Moore misses with a left hand
and Matrione counters with a straight right hand.
Moore throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Matrione cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Matrione misses with a takedown attempt - Moore sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Josh Moore has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Matrione.
No luck for Matrione with that takedown attempt.
Matrione throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matrione as he jumps to the side.
Moore defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Matrione.
Moore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Matrione counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Moore throws a right hand that Matrione ducks under and follows up with a left that Matrione also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Matrione dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Matrione tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moore swivels and escapes.
Matrione keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matrione swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
Josh Moore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Moore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Moore throws a hook but Matrione avoids it easily.
Moore misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Matrione to counter with a crisp jab.
Moore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moore falls off balance throwing a combination
and Matrione counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Matrione jabs at Moore's body.
A jab from Matrione finds it's way through Moore's defenses.
Moore throws a series of punches but Matrione moves out of range.
Moore fails to land the takedown.
Matrione swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Moore.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moore throws a hook to the side of Matrione's head but Matrione sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Moore throws an overhand right that lands on Matrione's shoulder, as Matrione tries to avoid the shot.
Matrione is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Matrione avoids the body shot from Moore.
Matrione fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
Matrione dodges the punch combination from Moore.
Moore swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Matrione to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Moore swinging wildly here.
Matrione fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Moore on the side of the head.
Matrione slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Matrione stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrione with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moore swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matrione makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Matrione is defended easily by Moore.
Moore fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Matrione to the ground. Moore is now in Matrione's guard.
Matrione working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Moore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Moore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore postures up in Matrione's guard and throws a big left but Matrione blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moore trying to control the position from guard on top but Matrione is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matrione tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Matrione showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Horrible takedown by Moore or perhaps it was just good defense by Matrione which made him look bad.
Mark Matrione seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matrione steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moore.
Matrione connects with a right hand. Moore shakes it off.
Matrione lands a nice shot that snaps Moore's head back.
Matrione fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A cross from Matrione lands.
Matrione moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matrione goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Matrione moves out of range of the strikes.
Moore fails with the takedown.
Moore looks for a takedown but Matrione sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Moore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matrione throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Moore tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Matrione is in Moore's guard.
Matrione is working Moore over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matrione defends it easily.
Matrione has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matrione landing some decent shots from guard.
Matrione stands and throws Moore's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrione cracks Moore with a big right hand but Moore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Matrione cracks Moore with a big right hand but Moore just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Matrione wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Matrione landing a few strikes.
Moore is rocked!
Matrione throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Matrione wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moore keeps working.
Matrione working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Moore to see if he's OK.
Moore prevents Matrione from improving position.
Matrione looks up at the clock and then as Moore takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Matrione smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Oh Moore is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matrione works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Moore can't do much from the bottom here.
Moore is not content to let Matrione control the position.
Moore is looking to regain half guard here but Matrione keeps moving and retains side control.
Moore seems to have got his legs back now.
Moore sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Matrione is very close to passing his half guard.
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. Matrione connects with a nice short shot to Moore's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moore has his hands clasped together around Matrione's back. He's all about the action.
Moore is trying to maintain the position but Matrione is very close to passing his half guard.
Mark Matrione is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Matrione not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Moore keeping moving, preventing Matrione from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrione loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Matrione comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Matrione has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Matrione!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peelay Shelding (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrious Johnson Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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144 lbs
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135 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peelay Shelding!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Demetrious Johnson Jr!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelding lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Shelding.
Johnson Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Johnson Jr is rocked!
Shelding misses with a wild combination.
Nice cross by Shelding.
Johnson Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Shelding finish him?
Shelding rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shelding fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnson Jr on the side of the head.
Shelding throws a right hand that Johnson Jr ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson Jr also avoids with ease.
Shelding misses with a double jab.
Shelding takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shelding pushes Johnson Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnson Jr jumps guard but Shelding stands there with Johnson Jr around his waist. Johnson Jr gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shelding lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shelding lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shelding creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Johnson Jr with a big uppercut! Johnson Jr tries to clinch up but Shelding pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Johnson Jr to the mat! Johnson Jr covers up and Shelding unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Peelay Shelding!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Pearson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen UFC Undisputed 3 Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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217 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Stone!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Jimmy Stone has been cut.
Pearson 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.
Stone drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pearson throws a lazy right hand but Stone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wayne Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Stone wants to clinch
enabling Pearson to counter with a crisp jab.
Pearson drops Stone with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stone looks back up at him and smiles so Pearson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Stone defending well as Pearson loads up on a big left hand.
Pearson looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Pearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
Pearson looks to score with a jab to the body but Stone is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Pearson.
Pearson swinging wildly here.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Pearson pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson takes a swing at Stone's ribcage but misses.
Pearson looks to land a combination. Stone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Pearson swings for the body but Stone moves out of range.
Pearson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pearson dips to his left and cracks Stone with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pearson jabs Stone right on the nose. Stone blinks but takes it well.
That has opened up Jimmy Stone's cut even more.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone tries to clinch there but Pearson circles away.
Nice shot lands for Pearson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson scores with a shot to the body.
Pearson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Stone.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stone misses with some punches.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Stone working aggressively here.
Stone scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Stone holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Stone won't allow it.
Stone lands a body punch.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Stone.
Stone scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone misses with a punch to the body.
Stone taking a breather.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Stone.
Pearson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
It looks like Wayne Pearson has been cut.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone has Pearson pressed against the cage.
Stone lands a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stone keeps control of Pearson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Pearson dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Pearson.
Pearson scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pearson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Stone wants to clinch up but Pearson keeps it at a distance.
Pearson scores with a decent looking hook.
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!
Pearson misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Pearson. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson lands a left and a right that send Stone crashing to the mat, dazed. Pearson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pearson just misses with a punch to the body.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The cut above Jimmy Stone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Pearson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stone can do to turn this around?
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Pearson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pearson throws out the jab.
Wayne Pearson is winning the standup battle so far.
Stone ducks right into an uppercut from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a body shot.
Stone wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pearson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pearson misses with a few strikes there.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pearson.
Pearson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stone.
Pearson sizes up Stone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pearson throws a right hand that misses
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson connects with a crisp jab.
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stone takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stone tries to clinch but Pearson is having none of it.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stone wants to clinch.
Pearson misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Pearson.
Stone moves away from the strike by Pearson.
Pearson lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stone looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Stone is breathing heavily.
Pearson throws a hook but Stone blocks it.
Stone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pearson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pearson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Stone avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wayne Pearson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Stone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stone is looking to clinch.
Pearson scores with a body shot.
Pearson lands a really nice looking cross but Stone seems unphased.
Pearson throws a looping overhand right but Stone ducks down to avoid it.
Pearson cracks Stone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pearson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pearson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone drives through and clinches with Pearson against the cage.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone gets through Pearson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Stone.
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Stone has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jimmy Stone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Pearson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Stone.
A short uppercut from Stone.
Jimmy Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Stone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stone tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stone misses with the head strike.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson wants to get back to striking at distance but Stone won't allow it.
Pearson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Stone is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Stone cracks Pearson with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pearson tries to break free but Stone pushes him back against the cage.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Stone.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Stone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Stone misses with some punches.
Pearson tries to pull guard but Stone won't allow it.
Pearson is looking to break free of the clinch but Stone has double underhooks.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stone is leaning against Pearson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Stone.
Jimmy Stone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pearson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stone walks away with a smile on his face. Pearson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wayne Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pearson connects with a right hand. Stone shakes it off.
Pearson swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a straight right hand.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wayne Pearson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pearson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wayne Pearson!
An out of breath Wayne Pearson 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Victor Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Stagliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Can't Hold Us. Kendrick Stagliano will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
135 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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27
135 lbs
3 - 10 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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World class boxer
Determined |
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Victor Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kendrick Stagliano!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stagliano doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Stagliano fails with a takedown attempt.
Stagliano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Stagliano stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Stevens follows into mount!
Stagliano is rocked!
It looks like Kendrick Stagliano has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevens takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stagliano is still in real trouble! Can Stevens finish him?
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Stagliano squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Stevens stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Stevens! Stagliano is out on his feet! Stevens rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Stagliano is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Stagliano is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Stevens!
A very excited looking Victor Stevens made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between George Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Lynch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Riding All Night And Day. Lynch has chosen Ounce Of Prevention by ...And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead as his entrance music. George Santos has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
130 lbs
12 - 10 - 1 |
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25
133 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Lynch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lynch misses with a double jab.
Lynch throws a leg kick that misses.
Lynch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lynch rushes Santos and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Santos has Lynch pressed against the cage, preventing Lynch from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lynch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
Lynch avoids the elbow strike from Santos, against the cage.
Santos working Lynch over with knees to the body.
Santos lands an elbow just above Lynch 's eye.
It looks like Aaron Lynch has been cut.
Lynch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Lynch.
Lynch breaks from the clinch.
Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Lynch.
Lynch misses with a low kick.
Lynch tries to clinch but Santos moves out of range.
Santos wants to clinch but Lynch slips to the side
and Lynch counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lynch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Lynch.
Lynch changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Santos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lynch misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lynch looks winded!
Santos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lynch throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Santos counters by clinching up.
Santos lands an elbow that stopped Lynch in his tracks for a moment.
Lynch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lynch using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Santos has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lynch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Lynch shrugs off.
Santos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lynch's defenses.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Lynch.
Lynch avoids the elbow strike from Santos, against the cage.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lynch.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
Lynch can't break the clinch.
Lynch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
Santos lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lynch takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santos tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lynch avoids it.
Santos is trying to maintain a safe position but Lynch gets an underhook and turns Santos into the cage.
Santos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Aaron Lynch's cut even more.
Santos is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynch avoids the damage to the body.
Santos lands an elbow just above Lynch 's eye.
Santos stalling against the cage.
Lynch is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Santos is defending well.
George Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Lynch.
Santos landing knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Santos controlling the action here for a moment.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.
The cut above Aaron Lynch's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lynch.
Santos putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lynch in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lynch avoiding damage as Santos throws knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
Santos avoiding damage as Lynch throws knees to the body.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
Santos lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Aaron Lynch's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santos.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aaron Lynch's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Santos!
George Santos bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Pruvhe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Remnant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
190 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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22
197 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefan Pruvhe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Remnant!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pruvhe with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Remnant misses with a looping right.
Pruvhe lands a right hook to the body.
Remnant throws a combination that misses
and Pruvhe counters with a nice body shot.
Pruvhe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pruvhe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Remnant has his takedown stuffed
and Pruvhe counters with a shoot takedown. Remnant fights it but they end up in guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pruvhe throws an elbow that misses. Remnant uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pruvhe's guard. Nice move by Remnant!
Remnant stands and throws Pruvhe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Remnant is putting a hurting on Pruvhe here, landing some big shots from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pruvhe wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Pruvhe tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Remnant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Remnant working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Remnant scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pruvhe is looking to reverse the position.
Pruvhe can't do much from the bottom here.
Pruvhe manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pruvhe wants to improve his position but Remnant is controlling well.
Remnant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Remnant seems to be looking for submissions.
Remnant passes the guard and advances to mount!
Remnant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pruvhe is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Remnant lands a nice shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Remnant looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Remnant jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Pruvhe manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Remnant is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pruvhe is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Remnant tries for a kimura but Pruvhe is defending well.
Remnant has an Americana. Pruvhe didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Remnant is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Remnant hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Chris Remnant!
Chris Remnant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mike Messner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Aunor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
140 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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24
143 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Good 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Messner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Terry Aunor!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Aunor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mike Messner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aunor moves into the clinch successfully.
Aunor breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Messner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messner misses with a body shot
and Aunor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Messner missing with a left hand there. Aunor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Messner throws a low kick but Aunor moves out of range easily.
Messner throws a nice looking combination but Aunor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Messner enables Aunor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Messner manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Messner looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aunor is one step ahead there.
Aunor content to stall in guard here.
Messner keeping full guard, as Aunor tries to pass.
Messner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Messner is proving hard to escape from.
Aunor passes into half guard.
Aunor content to control rather than advance.
Aunor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aunor stands up out of the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Messner.
Aunor clinches.
Aunor lands a shoulder strike.
Aunor scores with a shoulder strike.
Aunor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Messner wanted to stand there but Aunor had control of the position.
Messner throwing strikes but missing.
Messner wants to pass the guard but Aunor is keeping the position.
Aunor controlling Messner's posture.
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!
Aunor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Messner manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Messner wants to get back to his feet but Aunor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Aunor wants to pass the guard but Messner is keeping the position.
Messner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aunor controlling from the top position.
Messner has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aunor has passed into side control.
Aunor just content to control the position.
Aunor is looking to take a break and control but Messner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Aunor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aunor moves into range and clinches up with Messner.
Aunor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Messner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Messner connects with a body shot that sends Aunor's belly button to the back.
Mike Messner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messner misses with a wild combination.
A solid body kick from Aunor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aunor drives through and clinches with Messner against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Aunor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aunor throws a low kick but Messner moves out of range easily.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Messner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aunor has closed the distance and engaged Messner in a clinch.
Messner tries to stall but Aunor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Aunor has Messner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Messner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aunor manages to break the clinch.
Messner throws a leg kick
and Aunor counters with a right hand to the body.
Aunor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Aunor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Messner finds it's target.
Aunor throws a leg kick but Messner moved away.
Messner cracks Aunor with a good jab.
Messner misses with an uppercut. Aunor saw that one coming.
Aunor is looking to clinch but Messner is avoiding it.
Messner blocks the body kick.
Aunor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Messner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aunor closes the distance and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Messner.
Aunor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aunor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Messner.
Messner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Messner tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Aunor is able to avoid easily.
Messner throws out a loose jab but Aunor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aunor closes the distance and clinches.
Messner has had enough of the clinch but Aunor keeps him there for the moment.
Aunor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Messner working aggressively here.
Messner swings wildly with an uppercut but Aunor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Messner working aggressively here.
Aunor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor is looking to clinch.
A jab from Messner does it's job there.
Aunor doesn't manage to clinch there - Messner circles away.
Messner misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aunor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Messner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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!
Messner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Messner tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Aunor tries to clinch but Messner moves out of range.
Messner loads up on a big right hand but Aunor slips the punch.
Aunor checks a low kick from Messner.
Aunor doesn't manage to clinch there - Messner circles away.
Messner walks into a left hand.
Aunor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Messner.
Jab, jab by Messner - just one landing.
Messner gets tackled into the cage by Aunor. Aunor maintains the clinch.
Aunor presses Messner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Aunor.
Messner working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Aunor.
Aunor jumps guard but Messner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Messner is trying to break the clinch but Aunor has him pressed against the cage.
Messner misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Aunor.
A right handed body shot lands from Aunor.
Aunor scores with a hook to the body.
Aunor breaks from the clinch.
Messner throws a looping overhand right but Aunor ducks down to avoid it.
Aunor misses with a low kick.
Aunor clinches up against the cage.
Aunor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Messner backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Messner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Messner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aunor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aunor tightens his grip and picks Messner up, before dumping him to the ground. Messner manages to land in guard.
Messner looking to control but Aunor passes into half guard.
Aunor controlling the pace.
Aunor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Messner is refusing to be controlled, as Aunor sits in half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Aunor stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Messner to get to his feet.
Aunor checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terry Aunor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Messner's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A low kick from Messner is predictable there
and Aunor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aunor clinches up with Messner and pushes him back against the cage.
Messner can't break the clinch.
Aunor wants to take the fight to the mat but Messner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Aunor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Messner throws out a loose jab but Aunor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Messner throws a leg kick that misses.
Aunor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Messner.
Messner just misses with a punch to the body.
Aunor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Messner is trying to break the clinch but Aunor is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from Aunor as the two fighters clinch.
Aunor breaks the clinch.
Aunor moves into the clinch successfully.
Aunor presses Messner against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aunor.
Messner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aunor digs a right hand into Messner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Messner's gas tank.
Messner is trying to maintain a safe position but Aunor gets an underhook and turns Messner into the cage.
Aunor lands a right hand.
Messner misses with some punches.
Messner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Messner manages to break the clinch.
Terry Aunor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Messner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aunor clinches up with Messner and pushes him back against the cage.
Aunor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aunor throws a low kick, looking for Messner's leg but Messner calmly moves out of range.
A combination from Messner does no damage.
Messner defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Aunor.
Aunor drives through with a takedown into Messner's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aunor passes Messner's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aunor stalling.
Aunor wants to work for an arm triangle but Messner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Aunor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Aunor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Messner is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aunor dominating with strikes here.
Messner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Messner is trying to get back to full guard.
Aunor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Messner sees it coming and defends easily.
Terry Aunor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Messner is looking to improve his position.
Messner is trying to control but can't.
Messner wants to get back to full guard but Aunor has mounted him!
Messner is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mike Messner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aunor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Aunor raining down hammerfists from mount.
Messner reaches up to try and control the position but Aunor seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Messner rolls and tries to escape and now Aunor has his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aunor biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aunor is looking for the choke from the back position but Messner is controlling his hands well.
Messner tries to roll but Aunor sticks to his back.
Messner is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Messner breaks Aunor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terry Aunor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Aunor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Terry Aunor!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Aunor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheen's entrance music is IM A MAN.. A fine choice. Smith has chosen Criminal Minded as his entrance music. Charlie Sheen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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26
180 lbs
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185 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Sheen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julio Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Sheen. Beautiful body shot.
Nice shot lands for Sheen.
Smith misses with a combination
and Sheen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sheen connects with a body shot.
Sheen throws a lazy uppercut
and Smith counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Sheen!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Sheen is trying to get back to half guard.
Smith sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Sheen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sheen is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Sheen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sheen manages to get back to half guard.
Sheen is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sheen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sheen is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sheen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Smith stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Sheen to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sheen moves out of range.
A left lands for Sheen.
Sheen dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Smith tries to work over Sheen's front leg with a kick but Sheen checks it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheen.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sheen throws a lazy right hand but Smith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sheen avoids them all with ease.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Sheen moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith dives in and scores a takedown into Sheen's guard.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sheen trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Sheen blocks nicely.
Sheen is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Sheen is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheen trying to control but Smith postures up.
Sheen tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Julio Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheen throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sheen thows a body shot but no joy.
Sheen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Julio Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sheen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith throws a series of punches but Sheen avoids them all with ease.
Sheen throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sheen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sheen has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Smith.
Smith shoots for a takedown but Sheen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Good leg kick by Smith there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sheen lands with a nice body punch.
Smith throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sheen misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sheen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Sheen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
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!
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheen cracks Smith with a good jab.
Sheen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith tests Sheen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Sheen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sheen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
A leg kick checked by Sheen.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Julio Smith has been cut.
Sheen tests Smith's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sheen takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Sheen cracks Smith with an open hand slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sheen throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
Sheen scores with a jab to the head.
Sheen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheen.
Sheen scores with a shot to the body.
Smith fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sheen.
Sheen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheen.
Charlie Sheen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Smith connects with an inside leg kick.
Sheen cracks Smith with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice takedown defense from Sheen. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Charlie Sheen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julio Smith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen misses with a wild body shot.
Sheen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sheen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sheen.
Sheen misses the shot to the body.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheen.
Sheen misses with a wild body shot.
Smith throws a head kick but Sheen moves out of range.
Sheen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheen just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Charlie Sheen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Julio Smith's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
A left lands for Sheen.
Smith looks to land a combination but Sheen avoids it well.
Sheen just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheen slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Sheen lands a nice looking body shot.
Sheen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Smith misses with a double jab.
Sheen thows a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Sheen throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sheen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheen. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith walks into a stiff left hand from Sheen.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sheen tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sheen misses with a hook.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sheen misses with a body shot.
Sheen connects with a crisp jab.
Smith cracks the inside of Sheen's front leg.
Sheen blocks a jab.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Sheen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sheen connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sheen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sheen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sheen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith tries to clinch but Sheen is having none of it.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Sheen needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Smith steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sheen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Sheen counter with a right hand.
Sheen moves into the clinch.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sheen throws a head punch that misses.
Smith pulls Sheen into guard.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sheen gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sheen wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Sheen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith tries to roll over but Sheen keeps him under control.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sheen pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charlie Sheen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sheen 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Sheen!
Charlie Sheen took some time post fight to say the following; 'That's right motherfuckers, Charlie Sheen is coming for you. Who's next? #winning'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henkka Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Kroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroft has chosen Ironman - Black Sabbath as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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27
194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henkka Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Kroft!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem scores with a one two! Kroft had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kroft tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kroft throws a head kick that misses.
Reem closes the distance and pushes Kroft back into the cage.
Reem successfully pulls guard.
Reem has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kroft should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Reem has tightened it up now! Kroft should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henkka Reem!
A relieved looking Henkka Reem thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Kowalsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jan Kowalsky is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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30
178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Kowalsky!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner is looking to land body kicks.
Banner cracks Kowalsky with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Jan Kowalsky has been cut.
Banner sizes up Kowalsky with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banner is looking to score with low kicks.
Banner connects with a stiff jab that staggers Kowalsky - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse Banner!
An out of breath Jesse Banner 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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