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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Derek Laplaglia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mister Love (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Love has chosen You ready as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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153 lbs
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175 cm
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155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Laplaglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mister Love!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laplaglia misses with a low kick.
Laplaglia throws a series of punches but Love moves out of range.
Laplaglia is looking to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Laplaglia.
Love rushes Laplaglia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Love unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Laplaglia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Laplaglia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Love takes an elbow to the temple.
Love wants a takedown but no success here.
Laplaglia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Love blocks it with crossed arms.
Laplaglia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Love fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Love throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Laplaglia pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Laplaglia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Love.
Laplaglia stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laplaglia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Love's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Laplaglia is controlling him.
Laplaglia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laplaglia misses with the head strike.
Love utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Love takes an elbow to the temple.
Love trying to land knees to the body.
Love using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Laplaglia has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Laplaglia lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Love displaying some good clinch control by pressing Laplaglia up against the cage.
Love tries to pull guard but Laplaglia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Derek Laplaglia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Love.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Laplaglia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laplaglia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Love lands with a left to the head.
Laplaglia lands with a right to the head.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laplaglia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laplaglia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Laplaglia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Love misses with an elbow over the top.
Laplaglia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Love throws an elbow that misses.
Laplaglia lands with a light punch inside.
Laplaglia managing to block the knees to the body from Love.
Laplaglia lands with a short shot to the head.
Laplaglia lands an elbow that stopped Love in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laplaglia misses with a punch on the inside.
Laplaglia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
Love lands a good knee to the midsection. Laplaglia won't want to take too many of those.
Laplaglia lands a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Love fails to pull guard.
Love looks winded!
Love is trying to pull guard but Laplaglia turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Laplaglia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Laplaglia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Love blocks a body shot from Laplaglia.
Love looking to stall.
Love fails to pull guard.
Laplaglia taking a breather.
Love looking to stall.
A short right from Laplaglia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laplaglia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Laplaglia lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Love takes a knee right on the jaw!
Love misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laplaglia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Laplaglia scores with a nice short uppercut.
Laplaglia misses with an elbow over the top.
Love is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laplaglia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Love avoids the elbow strike from Laplaglia, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laplaglia taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Laplaglia pushes Love back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Love looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Laplaglia lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Laplaglia dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Laplaglia doesn't manage to clinch there - Love circles away.
Love throws a head kick that misses.
Love instigates a clinch.
Love blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Laplaglia throws a punch but it's blocked by Love.
Love tries to pull guard but Laplaglia holds him up against the cage and eventually Love drops back down to his feet.
Laplaglia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Love jumps guard but Laplaglia stands there with Love around his waist. Love gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Love misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laplaglia.
Laplaglia scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Love takes an elbow to the temple.
Laplaglia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Love is looking to control Laplaglia's arms but Laplaglia gets an underhook and turns him. Now Love has his back to the cage.
Laplaglia looking to throw knees to the head but Love is blocking nicely.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but Love blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laplaglia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Love is breathing heavily.
Love tries a knee to the head but Laplaglia blocks it.
Love misses with an elbow strike.
Love is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laplaglia is defending well for now.
Laplaglia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Love blocks it with crossed arms.
Laplaglia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Love unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Love tries to work over Laplaglia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laplaglia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Love lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Laplaglia keeps control of Love as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laplaglia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Laplaglia misses with a knee strike.
Laplaglia misses with a knee strike.
Love is trying to break the clinch but Laplaglia has him pressed against the cage.
Laplaglia lands an uppercut.
Laplaglia comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Love tries to land a knee to the head but Laplaglia blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love stalling in the clinch but Laplaglia improves position.
Laplaglia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laplaglia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Laplaglia pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laplaglia lands a nice uppercut.
Laplaglia misses with a knee to the head.
Love tries to land knees in the clinch but Laplaglia avoids the damage to the body.
Love on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Laplaglia will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Love up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Laplaglia.
Laplaglia with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Laplaglia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Laplaglia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Love tries to score a body lock takedown but Laplaglia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Derek Laplaglia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Love.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laplaglia is working Love over against the cage.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but Love blocks it.
Laplaglia connects with a knee to the head.
Laplaglia gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Laplaglia.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but Love blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Laplaglia as Love tries to tie him up.
Laplaglia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Love gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Laplaglia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Laplaglia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Laplaglia.
Love misses with a punch to the body.
Laplaglia lands an uppercut.
Love is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Laplaglia is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Laplaglia.
Love has had enough of the clinch but Laplaglia keeps him there for the moment.
Love tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laplaglia avoids it.
Love trying to control the position but instead, Laplaglia has worked for underhooks and has pushed Love into the cage.
Laplaglia lands a knee to the head.
Laplaglia landing knees to the head.
Laplaglia lands with a right to the head.
Laplaglia misses with a knee strike.
Laplaglia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Love ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Love no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Laplaglia won't allow Love to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laplaglia is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Laplaglia dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Laplaglia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Laplaglia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Love clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Laplaglia.
Laplaglia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Laplaglia swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laplaglia working aggressively here.
Love lands a knee to the body.
Love is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Laplaglia tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Love tries to break the clinch but Laplaglia is controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laplaglia tries to throw a body punch but Love avoids it by throwing Laplaglia back against the cage.
Love misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laplaglia.
Laplaglia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laplaglia keeps control of Love as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Laplaglia tries to land a knee to the head but Love blocks with his arms.
Love manages to break the clinch.
Laplaglia gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Laplaglia.
Laplaglia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Laplaglia avoiding damage as Love throws knees to the body.
Love tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Laplaglia just stands there and leans against the cage.
Laplaglia pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Love missing with knees to the body.
Laplaglia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Loves head.
Laplaglia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Laplaglia lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Love's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Laplaglia throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Love counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Laplaglia wants to clinch up but Love keeps it at a distance.
Derek Laplaglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laplaglia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Laplaglia is looking to clinch.
Laplaglia clinches up against the cage.
Laplaglia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Laplaglia prevents Love from breaking the clinch.
Love working Laplaglia over with knees to the body.
Laplaglia misses with a punch on the inside.
Love's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laplaglia avoids the elbow strike from Love, against the cage.
Laplaglia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Love.
Love is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Love has Laplaglia pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Laplaglia manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Laplaglia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Laplaglia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Laplaglia.
Love missing with knees to the body.
Laplaglia landing knees to the body.
Derek Laplaglia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Laplaglia lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Laplaglia lands with a right to the head.
Laplaglia with a knee to the head.
Laplaglia lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards.
Laplaglia lands a hook that snaps the head of Love backwards.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Laplaglia.
Love takes a knee to the side of the body.
Laplaglia lands an elbow inside that Love shrugs off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Love tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Laplaglia avoids it.
Laplaglia pushes Love back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Laplaglia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Love takes a shot to the head.
Love blocks an elbow strike from Laplaglia.
Laplaglia lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mister Love has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Love wants a takedown but no success here.
Derek Laplaglia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mister Love.
Laplaglia tries to land a knee to the head but Love blocks with his arms.
Laplaglia tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Laplaglia swings wildly with an uppercut but Love uses good head movement to avoid it.
Love misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Laplaglia.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Love breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Laplaglia closes the distance and clinches.
Derek Laplaglia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Laplaglia lands with a right to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Derek Laplaglia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Laplaglia, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derek Laplaglia!
Derek Laplaglia got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lex Luthor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnet The Punching Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lex Luthor has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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145 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lex Luthor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magnet The Punching Machine!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Punching Machine scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The Punching Machine misses with a head kick.
The Punching Machine swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from The Punching Machine as Luthor shoots in.
Luthor slips a jab and a cross from The Punching Machine.
Luthor fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown by Luthor or perhaps it was just good defense by The Punching Machine which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lex Luthor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luthor shoots in looking for a takedown but The Punching Machine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Luthor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Luthor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from The Punching Machine.
The Punching Machine closes the distance and pushes Luthor back into the cage.
The Punching Machine has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Luthor is trying to keep an underhook but The Punching Machine manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The Punching Machine is looking to stall here but Luthor recovers full guard.
Luthor trying to keep a closed guard but The Punching Machine is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luthor wants to sweep here but The Punching Machine controlling him for the moment.
The Punching Machine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Punching Machine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luthor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Luthor trying to control the position.
Luthor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magnet The Punching Machine has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Luthor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The Punching Machine swivels and escapes.
The Punching Machine lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luthor circles away quickly and effectively.
Luthor with a poor takedown
and The Punching Machine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by The Punching Machine.
Luthor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The Punching Machine wants the takedown. Luthor is fighting it off but The Punching Machine persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luthor's guard against the cage.
The Punching Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Luthor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine tries to free his leg and advance position but Luthor is retaining full guard.
Luthor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luthor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. The Punching Machine is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Luthor keeping moving, preventing The Punching Machine from controlling successfully.
Luthor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. The Punching Machine manages to get himself to full guard.
The Punching Machine trying to keep a closed guard but Luthor is proving a slippery customer.
Luthor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luthor is looking to work some ground and pound but The Punching Machine has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine wants to hit a switch here but Luthor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for The Punching Machine there!
The Punching Machine tries to reverse the position but Luthor maintains control.
Luthor misses with a head shot.
Luthor landing shots from mount.
The Punching Machine is desperately trying to improve his position but Luthor has a good base and remains in mount.
Luthor misses with a head shot.
Luthor is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. The Punching Machine can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Luthor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. The Punching Machine looks a forlorn figure.
Luthor wants to take The Punching Machine's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine tries to hold on but Luthor pushes him away.
Luthor looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luthor wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Luthor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Luthor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but The Punching Machine is surviving well by controlling Luthor's body position as best he can.
The Punching Machine is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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 Lex Luthor will probably get the nod.
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 Punching Machine stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and The Punching Machine wants it to stay on the feet.
The Punching Machine tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Punching Machine shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Luthor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luthor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but The Punching Machine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lex Luthor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luthor working a defensive guard here.
Luthor has his foot on The Punching Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Punching Machine works his way back into a safe position though.
Luthor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Punching Machine works over Luthor with some ground and pound from guard.
The Punching Machine postures up.
Luthor keeping moving, preventing The Punching Machine from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luthor is looking for a triangle but The Punching Machine pushes his legs off easily.
The Punching Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luthor's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Punching Machine lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The Punching Machine throwing strikes but missing.
The Punching Machine trying to control but Luthor is working from the bottom.
The Punching Machine lands a couple of elbows.
Luthor keeping full guard, as The Punching Machine tries to pass.
The Punching Machine trying to control but Luthor is working from the bottom.
Luthor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Punching Machine defends it easily.
The Punching Machine is looking to work some ground and pound but Luthor has wrist control.
Luthor wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The Punching Machine throwing strikes from guard but Luthor blocks nicely.
The Punching Machine lands a couple of digs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Punching Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Luthor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Punching Machine throwing strikes from guard but Luthor blocks nicely.
The Punching Machine with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Punching Machine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The Punching Machine is working Luthor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The Punching Machine avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Luthor's head.
The Punching Machine lands a couple of elbows.
The Punching Machine scoring with some ground and pound.
The Punching Machine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Luthor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Punching Machine with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luthor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Punching Machine defends it easily.
Luthor keeping moving, preventing The Punching Machine from controlling successfully.
The Punching Machine keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luthor's head.
The Punching Machine pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Luthor is keeping the position for now.
The Punching Machine stopping the sweep attempt from Luthor.
Luthor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and The Punching Machine defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luthor has his foot on The Punching Machine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. The Punching Machine works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Punching Machine trying to control but Luthor is working from the bottom.
Luthor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The Punching Machine cracks Luthor with a solid left hand.
The Punching Machine lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Luthor throws his legs up looking for a submission but The Punching Machine uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Punching Machine wants to control but Luthor is keeping him busy.
Luthor is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnet The Punching Machine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The Punching Machine clinches up with Luthor and pushes him back against the cage.
Luthor avoiding damage as The Punching Machine throws knees to the body.
The Punching Machine breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Punching Machine shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Luthor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Luthor is trying to improve his position.
Luthor sneaks back into half guard.
The Punching Machine lands strikes from half guard.
The Punching Machine looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Luthor is trying to control but can't.
Luthor wants to improve his position but The Punching Machine is controlling well.
Luthor gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Punching Machine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The Punching Machine postures up in Luthor's guard and throws a big left but Luthor blocks it.
The Punching Machine stands and throws Luthor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Luthor manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luthor is looking for a kimura but The Punching Machine is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Luthor to get the leverage.
The Punching Machine is trying to stand back up but Luthor is controlling him
The Punching Machine is holding on to half guard well.
Luthor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Luthor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Punching Machine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Luthor sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. The Punching Machine defending well though.
The Punching Machine trying to control here.
Luthor seems to be looking for submissions.
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!
Luthor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luthor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Luthor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Luthor maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! The Punching Machine could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Luthor has cracked it and The Punching Machine is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Luthor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lex Luthor!
A very excited looking Lex Luthor 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bailey Vaughan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I was made for lovin you. Bailey Vaughan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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290 lbs
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280 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apollo Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bailey Vaughan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vaughan looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
Vaughan throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Vaughan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Balboa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vaughan.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vaughan. Balboa shrugs it off though.
Balboa tests Vaughan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Bailey Vaughan has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vaughan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like Apollo Balboa has been cut.
Vaughan jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vaughan wants to clinch up but Balboa keeps it at a distance.
Vaughan misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Vaughan throws a series of punches but Balboa moves out of range.
Vaughan misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Vaughan misses.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vaughan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Balboa misses
and Vaughan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
A combination from Vaughan does no damage.
Balboa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan misses with a few strikes there.
Balboa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaughan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Balboa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Vaughan circles away.
Vaughan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Balboa.
Vaughan gets a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vaughan is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Vaughan is looking to take a break and control but Balboa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Balboa is trying to stand up here but Vaughan is controlling him well.
Vaughan tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Balboa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughan stands up and beckons Balboa to join him on the feet.
Vaughan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Balboa.
A left and a right from Vaughan both land. Nice combination.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Vaughan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Vaughan jumps guard but Balboa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Vaughan manages to break the clinch.
Vaughan throws a series of punches but Balboa avoids them all with ease.
Balboa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Balboa throws a head kick but Vaughan moves out of range.
Vaughan blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Vaughan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Vaughan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Balboa defends it well.
Balboa wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vaughan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaughan trying to control the action but Balboa is working from the bottom.
Balboa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Vaughan wants to pass the guard but Balboa is defending well.
Vaughan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Balboa tries to get to full guard but Vaughan has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vaughan wants to take a breather but Balboa is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa is looking to improve his position.
Vaughan tries to stand and escape but Balboa is controlling the position.
Balboa is in trouble now - Vaughan has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Vaughan.
Balboa is trying to escape the mount.
Vaughan has control of Balboa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Balboa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Balboa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughan is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bailey Vaughan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Vaughan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bailey Vaughan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vaughan moves in looking to clinch but Balboa pushes him off.
Balboa misses with a series of wild punches.
Vaughan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Balboa throws a lazy head kick
and Vaughan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vaughan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Balboa counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick and Vaughan moves out of range easily.
Balboa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Vaughan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaughan avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Vaughan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Balboa to the ground. Vaughan is now in Balboa's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughan drops back looking for a leg! Balboa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balboa manages to kick Vaughan off! Vaughan jumps back into Balboa's guard.
Balboa is working an open guard so Vaughan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Vaughan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Balboa manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Balboa thows a huge punch but Vaughan dodges it nicely.
Vaughan flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Vaughan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Balboa.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balboa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaughan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Balboa has managed to get both his arms back between Vaughan's legs - danger averted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughan pushes Balboa off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaughan tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Balboa tries to clinch there but Vaughan circles away.
Balboa takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Balboa slips a jab and a cross from Vaughan.
A head kick misses from Balboa.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses.
Vaughan scores with a one two! Balboa had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Vaughan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vaughan jumps into guard, dragging Balboa to the mat.
Balboa prevents Vaughan from getting back to his feet.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaughan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vaughan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Balboa wants to stand but Vaughan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vaughan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Balboa is aware though and is defending well.
Balboa looking to sit in guard and control but Vaughan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Balboa wants to stand up but Vaughan is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaughan preventing the sweep.
Vaughan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Balboa's guard.
Vaughan drops back looking for a leg! Balboa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Balboa manages to kick Vaughan off! Vaughan jumps back into Balboa's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vaughan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balboa is proving hard to escape from.
Bailey Vaughan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vaughan prevents Balboa from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Vaughan from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Vaughan won't allow Balboa to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bailey Vaughan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Vaughan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Vaughan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Vaughan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Vaughan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vaughan throws a right and a left that Balboa avoids nicely.
Vaughan misses with a double jab.
Vaughan connects with a single shot there.
Balboa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vaughan blocks a head kick by Balboa.
A left and a right from Vaughan both land. Nice combination.
Vaughan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick by Balboa misses
and Vaughan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Balboa's knee momentarily.
Bailey Vaughan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vaughan's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaughan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balboa shoots in for a double leg but Vaughan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaughan clinches.
Vaughan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vaughan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Balboa tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Vaughan is in Balboa's guard.
Vaughan wants to stand but Balboa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa controls Vaughan momentarily but Vaughan frees himself.
Vaughan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vaughan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balboa is proving hard to escape from.
Balboa has his feet on Vaughan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Vaughan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vaughan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balboa. Vaughan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balboa takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vaughan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Balboa lands but Vaughan takes it in his stride.
Vaughan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Balboa misses with a head kick.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick
and Vaughan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Balboa misses with the body kick
and Vaughan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A jab from Vaughan finds it's way through Balboa's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaughan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Vaughan doesn't manage to clinch there - Balboa circles away.
Balboa shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaughan sprawls well. Vaughan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Balboa gets slowly back to his feet.
Vaughan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bailey Vaughan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Balboa. Those never looked like landing.
Vaughan misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands with a kick to the temple. Vaughan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Vaughan throws out a powerful jab.
Vaughan tries to clinch there but Balboa circles away.
Vaughan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Balboa throws a sloppy head kick
and Vaughan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vaughan with a jab.
Balboa gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Balboa keeping moving, preventing Vaughan from controlling successfully.
Vaughan preventing the sweep.
Vaughan gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A combination from Vaughan does no damage.
A left and a right from Vaughan both land. Nice combination.
Balboa tries to close the distance and clinch but Vaughan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vaughan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Balboa's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vaughan wants to get up but he can't break Balboa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vaughan stops Balboa from standing up.
Balboa has a closed guard, preventing Vaughan from standing up.
Vaughan preventing the sweep.
Balboa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vaughan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Balboa is proving hard to escape from.
Balboa is looking to stand up but Vaughan isn't so interested in that idea.
Vaughan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vaughan trying to control the position from guard on top but Balboa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Apollo Balboa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Balboa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bailey Vaughan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vaughan 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bailey Vaughan!
A very excited looking Bailey Vaughan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Shadow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gauge Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gauge Diaz has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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21
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Shadow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gauge Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Shadow counters with a right hand to the body.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Shadow to counter with a crisp jab.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Shadow counters with a series of strikes that sends Diaz to the canvas! Shadow follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Diaz is rocked!
Bill Shadow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gauge Diaz.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shadow chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can Shadow finish him?
Diaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shadow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shadow lands a couple of elbows.
Shadow looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Shadow is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Shadow is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shadow is pushing down on Diaz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Diaz is fighting to maintain full guard but Shadow has managed to sneak the leg through.
Diaz seems to have recovered his senses.
Shadow works his foot free and advances to mount.
Shadow is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Shadow extends the arm and Diaz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Shadow!
Our winner, Bill Shadow, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Channing Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keanu Kealoha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Channing Hart!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keanu Kealoha!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hart shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kealoha is trying to defend but Hart finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hart really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hart seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Hart controlling the action here.
Kealoha is trying to control but Hart passes into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hart working the ground and pound from side control.
Kealoha is not content to let Hart control the position.
Kealoha is trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealoha dodges the ground and pound from Hart.
Kealoha is trying to control Hart's posture but Hart avoids it.
Hart wants to stand but Kealoha is controlling his arm.
The strikes coming from Hart are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Kealoha struggling a bit here.
Kealoha is not content to let Hart control the position.
Kealoha gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealoha wants to control but Hart is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kealoha tries to get to full guard but Hart has control of the leg.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kealoha actively working from the bottom here.
Kealoha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hart.
Kealoha taking some punishment here, with Hart in his half guard.
Kealoha has hold of Hart's hands but Hart slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kealoha is looking to control Hart's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kealoha avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kealoha.
Hart not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kealoha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kealoha looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hart content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart is trying to work for a kimura but Kealoha is defending well.
Hart thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kealoha's head.
Hart throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kealoha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hart pulls his head out easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hart wants to pass the guard but Kealoha is defending well.
Kealoha actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Channing Hart dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Horrible takedown by Hart or perhaps it was just good defense by Kealoha which made him look bad.
Hart with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kealoha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hart closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kealoha circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Channing Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kealoha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hart.
Hart throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kealoha was covering up waiting for the punch and Hart finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kealoha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hart defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hart looking to pass the guard.
Kealoha looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kealoha manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kealoha with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Kealoha landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hart is squirming around, avoiding Kealoha's attempts to control the action.
Hart slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kealoha moves into full mount! Hart won't be happy about that!
Hart knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kealoha on the ground.
Hart is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kealoha jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hart manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to bench press Kealoha off him but Kealoha keeps the position.
Keanu Kealoha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kealoha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hart is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kealoha working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hart struggling a bit here.
Kealoha is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hart has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hart tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Hart is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kealoha is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hart has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hart!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keanu Kealoha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hart shoots for a takedown but Kealoha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kealoha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hart.
Hart looks for a takedown but Kealoha sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Channing Hart. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hart jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Channing Hart seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hart shoots in looking for a takedown. Kealoha tries to sprawl out of it but Hart keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kealoha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hart tries for a takedown but Kealoha circles away easily
and Kealoha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kealoha gets tackled into the cage by Hart. Hart maintains the clinch.
Hart can't break the clinch.
Kealoha trying to stall but Hart improves his position.
Hart is trying to break free.
Hart misses with an elbow strike.
Hart wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hart jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kealoha walks away with a smile on his face. Hart gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hart closes the distance and clinches.
Kealoha slows down the pace here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealoha pulls guard effortlessly.
Hart is posturing up here but Kealoha has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hart tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hart has to tap! Slick submission there by Kealoha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keanu Kealoha! Keanu Kealoha retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steel Knuckles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knuckles comes to the cage accompanied by Bia Bia. Ferguson has chosen I'll Whip Ya Head Boy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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21
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Knuckles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kevin Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knuckles tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knuckles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knuckles lands with a shot to the body.
Knuckles throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ferguson moves out of range of the leg kick from Knuckles.
Knuckles gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ferguson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ferguson works over Knuckles with some ground and pound from guard.
Ferguson stands up over Knuckles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson working some strikes from top position.
Ferguson looking to sit in guard and control but Knuckles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ferguson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Knuckles!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Knuckles bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Ferguson and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Ferguson!
Kevin Ferguson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sydney BEAST Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between El Chihuahua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rickson Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chihuahua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cypress Hill - Rise Up. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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145 lbs
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200 lbs
16 - 11 - 1 |
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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
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, El Chihuahua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rickson Rua!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chihuahua lands a body shot.
Chihuahua connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Rickson Rua has been cut.
Chihuahua circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chihuahua feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Rua tries to clinch up
and Chihuahua counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rua tries to clinch up
and Chihuahua counters with a thumping low kick.
Chihuahua buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Chihuahua misses.
Chihuahua connects with a jab.
Chihuahua lands a lovely overhand right.
Chihuahua circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chihuahua counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua moves to clinch but Chihuahua breaks away
and Chihuahua counters with a nice leg kick.
Rua wants to clinch but Chihuahua slips to the side
and Chihuahua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua wants to clinch
and Chihuahua counters with a head kick.
Rua is rocked!
Rua tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Chihuahua counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Rua badly! Chihuahua follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Rua out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Chihuahua finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). El Chihuahua!
After the big win, El Chihuahua made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Inner Beast Nutrition And Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tourney Champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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200 lbs
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26
182 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tourney Champ!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tolle throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Champ tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tolle is in Champ's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Tolle postures up in Champ's guard and throws a big left but Champ blocks it.
Champ wants to stand and escape but Tolle is having none of it.
Champ is trying to keep Tolle in close.
Champ is looking to sweep but instead, Tolle has passed into half guard.
Tolle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Champ defends it well.
Tolle stops Champ from getting back to his feet.
Tolle looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Champ with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Champ knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tolle on the ground.
Tolle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Champ is trying to stand.
Champ is looking to improve his position.
Champ has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tolle is working away from the top position though.
Tolle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Champ defending well though.
Champ tries to roll over but Tolle keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Champ won't allow Tolle to pass to mount.
Tolle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Champ is trying to stand.
Tolle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tolle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tolle is trying for a kimura here. Champ looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Tolle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Echart Tolle!
Echart Tolle is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Echart Tolle 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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