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UPF-H 33: Brown Vs Reem PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Markov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy has chosen Mienteme as his entrance music. Igor Crazy acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxim Markov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Crazy.
Markov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crazy.
Crazy steps into range and cracks Markov with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Markov flops backwards and Crazy dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Markov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crazy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Markov keeping moving, preventing Crazy from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crazy tries to free his leg and advance position but Markov is retaining full guard.
Crazy works over Markov with some ground and pound from guard.
Crazy wants to control from the top but Markov keeps moving.
Markov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Crazy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Markov wants to sweep but no luck.
Crazy controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igor Crazy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Markov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Crazy.
Markov is trying to get back to half guard.
Crazy sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Markov is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Crazy swings around for an armbar but Markov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crazy's guard.
Crazy keeping full guard, as Markov tries to pass.
Markov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Crazy is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Markov, into his guard.
Crazy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Crazy's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markov postures up in Crazy's guard and throws a big left but Crazy blocks it.
Markov stands and throws Crazy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Markov swings around for an armbar but Crazy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Markov's guard.
Crazy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Markov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crazy is one step ahead there.
Crazy controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Igor Crazy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
An inside leg kick from Crazy misses.
Crazy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Markov throws a push kick but Crazy slaps the foot to one side.
Markov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Markov lands a body shot.
Crazy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Crazy leaves Markov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markov misses with a takedown attempt
and Crazy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Markov's guard.
Markov is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crazy trying to control but Markov is working from the bottom.
Markov looking for a sweep. Not yet Markov, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Crazy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Igor Crazy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Crazy has closed the distance and engaged Markov in a clinch.
Markov tries to pull guard but Crazy won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxim Markov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Markov fails to pull guard.
Markov tries to pull guard but Crazy won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Markov is trying to pull guard but Crazy has him pressed against the cage.
Crazy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markov is defending well for now.
Crazy trying to land knees to the body.
Markov jumps guard but Crazy stands there with Markov around his waist. Markov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Crazy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Crazy throws the left hand but Markov avoids the punch easily.
Crazy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jab by Crazy.
Markov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Markov lands in his opponent's guard.
Crazy keeping moving, preventing Markov from controlling successfully.
Markov advances position into side control!
Markov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Crazy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Markov's guard! Nice work there by Crazy!
Crazy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy stands and throws Markov's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Markov is being controlled here.
Crazy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Markov keeps working.
Markov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Markov trying to remain calm as Crazy controls from the top position.
Crazy working away.
Crazy is looking to take a break and control but Markov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Markov parries the strikes from Crazy easily there. Crazy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Markov to escape.
Markov is not content to let Crazy control the position.
Markov tries to buck Crazy off but Crazy is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Crazy working away.
Crazy wants to control but Markov is keeping him busy.
Markov is looking to regain half guard here but Crazy keeps moving and retains side control.
Crazy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Markov!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crazy looking to control but Markov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Markov 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.
Crazy wants to pass the guard but Markov is defending well.
Markov has hold of Crazy's hands but Crazy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markov controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Crazy in particular looking to stall.
Crazy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Crazy slows the pace down in half guard.
Crazy is keen to just control but Markov is a slippery customer.
Crazy working the head and body with strikes.
Crazy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Markov sees it coming and defends easily.
Crazy is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Markov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Crazy.
Markov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Crazy is working away from the top position though.
Igor Crazy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Markov wants to improve his position but Crazy is controlling well.
Crazy is keen to just control but Markov is a slippery customer.
Crazy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Crazy is looking to advance position but Markov won't allow it.
Markov is looking for a sweep. Crazy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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. Crazy connects with a nice short shot to Markov's temple.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Markov won't allow Crazy to pass to mount.
Markov tries to get to full guard but Crazy has control of the leg.
Crazy is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Markov!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Crazy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Crazy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crazy throws a jab but it's blocked by Markov.
Markov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crazy lands a leg kick that knocks Markov off balance momentarily.
Crazy throws a low kick but Markov moves out of range easily.
Crazy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Markov circles away quickly and effectively.
Crazy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Crazy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Markov takes a swing at Crazy's ribcage but misses.
Markov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Markov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crazy defends it nicely.
Crazy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crazy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crazy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Markov's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazy throws a low kick, looking for Markov's leg but Markov calmly moves out of range.
Igor Crazy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Crazy defends it nicely.
Crazy lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Markov can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Crazy and Markov drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Crazy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Crazy!
A very excited looking Igor Crazy 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Crane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Yon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Crane might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ROCK THE NIGHT. David Yon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ichabod Crane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Yon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yon pushes Crane up against the cage in a clinch.
Crane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yon crunches a lovely knee into Crane's ribcage.
Yon scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crane.
Crane misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crane tries to throw a body punch but Yon avoids it by throwing Crane back against the cage.
Crane can't find room to land a body shot as Yon controls the action.
Yon pulls guard successfully.
Crane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yon is keeping the position for now.
Crane forces his way into half guard.
Yon actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Crane is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane prevents Yon from improving his position.
Crane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Crane performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Crane wants to advance to full mount but Yon doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Yon is trying to control the position but Crane postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Crane looking to pass the guard.
Yon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Crane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crane has managed to get both his arms back between Yon's legs - danger averted.
Crane trying to control but Yon is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ichabod Crane.
Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crane looks to throw the jab but Yon is out of range.
David Yon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Yon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crane digs a good hook to Yon's body.
Crane pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Crane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yon fails with a takedown attempt.
Crane lands with an uppercut that bounces Yon off the cage and back into range.
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!
Crane slips under a jab.
Yon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Crane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yon lands a jab to Crane's midsection.
Yon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crane.
Yon misses with an uppercut. Crane saw that one coming.
A combination from Yon does no damage.
Yon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A big right from Yon misses.
Crane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Crane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yon avoids the body shot from Crane.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Yon looks winded!
Crane swinging wildly here.
Yon lands a two punch combo.
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 Ichabod Crane will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yon just misses with a punch to the body.
Yon scores with a head kick.
Crane blocks a jab.
Crane stuns Yon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horrible takedown by Yon or perhaps it was just good defense by Crane which made him look bad.
Crane just misses with a punch to the body.
Yon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crane.
Crane keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Crane does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crane with a hook.
Crane misses with a hook. Yon ducked under it nicely.
Yon looks to land a left hand but Crane moved out of range nicely.
Yon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crane.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yon moves away from the strike by Crane.
Yon takes a swing at Crane's ribcage but misses.
Jab by Crane.
Yon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crane throws a one two combo.
Crane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yon throws a right hand that Crane ducks under and follows up with a left that Crane also avoids with ease.
Yon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Crane.
Yon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Yon is breathing heavily.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Yon is just out of range.
Yon thows a body shot but no joy.
Yon scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crane looks to score with a jab to the body but Yon is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crane thuds his right hand into Yon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Yon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Crane has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Crane and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Yon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Crane does it's job there.
Yon misses with a wild body shot.
Yon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yon fails with the takedown.
Ichabod Crane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Yon.
Crane throws a body punch but Yon moves out of range.
Crane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ichabod Crane is winning the standup battle so far.
Crane scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Yon shoots in but Crane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Crane stuns Yon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Crane does it's job there.
Crane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Crane works Yon's body with a nice hook.
Crane lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crane ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yon misses with a straight right.
A combination from Yon does no damage.
Yon misses the body punch
and Crane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A left lands for Crane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yon was well out of range. Poor timing from Crane.
Crane digs a good hook to Yon's body.
Yon gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yon avoids the body shot from Crane.
Crane wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Crane uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Yon is rocked!
Yon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crane cracks Yon on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Yon falls backwards against the cage. Crane follows up with more strikes that drop Yon to his knees. Crane keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Yon! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ichabod Crane!
A very excited looking Ichabod Crane 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roz Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lincoln Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrows has chosen Sweet Child 'O Mine as his entrance music. Lincoln Burrows has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roz Dee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lincoln Burrows!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dee fails to land the takedown.
Dee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burrows as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roz Dee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Burrows sprawls well. Burrows wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dee gets slowly back to his feet.
Burrows tests Dee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dee fails with a takedown attempt.
Dee walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Dee limp body while Burrows jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lincoln Burrows!
After winning the bout, Lincoln Burrows thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kibbe Sly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kibbe Sly!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Haley. Beautiful body shot.
Sly throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sly stuffs the takedown.
A jab from Sly misses.
Sly throws a series of punches but Haley moves out of range.
Haley wants to land a leg kick but Sly is out of range.
Haley fails with a takedown attempt.
Haley lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haley decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sly's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sly working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haley doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haley manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haley is pushing down on Sly's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sly is fighting to maintain full guard but Haley has managed to sneak the leg through.
Haley sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sly defending well though.
Sly actively working from the bottom here.
Haley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sly sees it coming and defends easily.
Sly wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Haley lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Haley seems to be working for a kimura but Sly defends the submission attempt.
Haley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sly sees it coming and defends easily.
Sly gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sly trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley trying to control but Sly is working from the bottom.
Haley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Haley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Haley wants to pass the guard but Sly is keeping the position.
Haley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sly escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haley gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Haley trying to control the position from guard on top but Sly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sly is looking for a triangle but Haley pushes his legs off easily.
Haley tries to free his leg and advance position but Sly is retaining full guard.
Haley throwing strikes but missing.
Haley slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Sly working for a triangle but Haley defends it easily.
Haley sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sly's guard.
Sly wants to control but Haley is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haley takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Haley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Haley is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sly doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Haley.
Sly slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Haley stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Haley dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sly gets a clinch.
Haley is trying to pull guard but Sly turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Haley blocks it with crossed arms.
Haley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sly walks away with a smile on his face. Haley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Haley dives in and scores a takedown into Sly's guard.
Sly wants to improve his position but instead Haley has moved into half guard.
Sly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Haley throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Haley is looking for a kimura here.
Haley looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haley is trying to work for a kimura but Sly is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sly's head.
Sly is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Haley is tapping! Great win for Sly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kibbe Sly!
Kibbe Sly was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Rymy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymy is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Imagine Dragons-On Top of the World. Hank Patterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Reijo Rymy's chin.
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175 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
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reijo Rymy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patterson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Patterson wants it to stay on the feet.
Horrible takedown by Rymy or perhaps it was just good defense by Patterson which made him look bad.
Rymy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Patterson pinned against the cage. Patterson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hank Patterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Rymy.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Rymy slips the punch.
Patterson lunges at Rymy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rymy's hand.
Rymy ducks right into an uppercut from Patterson.
No joy there for Patterson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rymy throws a combination that misses
and Patterson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Patterson closes the distance and clinches up with Rymy, looking for a takedown. Patterson pushes Rymy against the cage but Rymy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Patterson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
It looks like Hank Patterson has been cut.
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!
Rymy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Patterson is trying to control the position but Rymy postures up.
Rymy trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Patterson wants to stand but Rymy is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing Rymy from controlling successfully.
Patterson pulls Rymy in close to his closed guard and prevents Rymy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rymy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rymy stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Jab by Patterson.
A slapping body kick lands there for Patterson.
Rymy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patterson tries to avoid it but Rymy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patterson to the ground. Patterson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rymy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rymy lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rymy is in close to Patterson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is controlling Rymy's posture.
Patterson looking for a sweep. Not yet Patterson, not yet.
Rymy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rymy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Patterson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rymy wants to control from the top but Patterson keeps moving.
Patterson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rymy dodges the punch combination from Patterson.
Patterson throws a head kick but Rymy moves out of range.
Rymy shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
Patterson misses with a double jab.
Patterson throws a head kick that Rymy semi-blocks.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a head kick but Rymy moves out of range.
Rymy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patterson circles away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rymy shoots in and drives through. Patterson sprawls well.
Patterson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rymy shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Patterson as he avoids it easily.
Rymy leaves Patterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Patterson misses with a two punch combination.
Patterson is breathing heavily.
Patterson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Patterson duly obliges.
Rymy fails with the takedown.
Rymy moves away from the strike by Patterson.
Rymy shoots in looking for a takedown but Patterson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rymy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Patterson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rymy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rymy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rymy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Rymy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rymy shoots in but Patterson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Patterson drops Rymy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rymy looks back up at him and smiles so Patterson waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rymy is rocked!
Patterson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rymy.
Rymy is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Patterson throws a head kick but Rymy moves out of range.
Patterson cracks Rymy on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Rymy falls backwards against the cage. Patterson follows up with more strikes that drop Rymy to his knees. Patterson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Rymy! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hank Patterson!
Hank Patterson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helge Fossmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fossmo might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Helge Fossmo predikar. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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286 lbs
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291 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helge Fossmo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sub Zero!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fossmo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zero.
Zero throws a right and a left that Fossmo avoids nicely.
Fossmo feints and as Zero raises his hands in defense, Fossmo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fossmo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fossmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Zero is retaining full guard.
Fossmo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fossmo throws an elbow that misses. Zero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fossmo's guard. Nice move by Zero!
Zero stands and steps away. Fossmo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fossmo slips a jab and a cross from Zero.
Zero lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fossmo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zero.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero throws a right hand that misses
and Fossmo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fossmo cracks Zero with a good jab.
It looks like Sub Zero has been cut.
Zero looks to land a combination but Fossmo avoids it well.
Fossmo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zero.
Zero falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fossmo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fossmo manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zero on his heels. He'll look to pass Zero's guard now, I'm sure.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fossmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero taking a bit of punishment here - Fossmo scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo looks up at the clock and then as Zero takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Fossmo smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fossmo trying to control the position but Zero is working away.
Zero wants to control but Fossmo postures up.
Fossmo misses with the ground and pound.
Zero avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Fossmo.
Fossmo working the head with strikes.
Zero tries to escape but Fossmo is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Zero's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zero is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fossmo connects with a decent elbow.
Fossmo lands an elbow.
An elbow from Fossmo crashes against the mat.
Fossmo lands an elbow.
Zero is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fossmo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fossmo misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fossmo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zero some visible discomfort.
Zero is trying to buck Fossmo off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo working the head and body with strikes.
The cut above Sub Zero's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sub Zero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo made sure to mention his sponsor, Sydney BEAST Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Kroft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Pruvhe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kroft's entrance music is Ironman - Black Sabbath. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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194 lbs
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190 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Kroft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefan Pruvhe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pruvhe fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kroft, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Pruvhe on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Pruvhe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pruvhe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kroft fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pruvhe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A low kick from Pruvhe misses
and Kroft counters with a head kick that drops Pruvhe to the mat! Pruvhe scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Pruvhe is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kroft scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pruvhe is still on wobbly legs! Can Kroft finish him?
Kroft feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Pruvhe collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jeremy Kroft!
Jeremy Kroft very nearly forgot to thank Unique Wear and Custom Design amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Vegh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rutger Crax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegh comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park- The catalyst. This should be fireworks!
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239 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Vegh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rutger Crax!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crax ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vegh moves away.
Vegh closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Oooooh!!! Crax has knocked Vegh down with a huge combo! Crax steps away and waves a wobbly Vegh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Arnold Vegh has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crax lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vegh throws a leg kick but Crax moved away.
Crax throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vegh.
Crax lands a jab to Vegh's midsection.
Oooooh!!! Crax has knocked Vegh down with a huge combo! Crax steps away and waves a wobbly Vegh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Crax cracks Vegh with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vegh looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crax finish him?
Vegh is rocked!
Crax blocks a low kick nicely.
Oh Vegh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Crax throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vegh seems to have got his legs back now.
Vegh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rutger Crax seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crax keeps Vegh at a distance using the push kick.
Vegh is breathing heavily.
Vegh avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vegh throws a jab but it's blocked by Crax.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crax.
Vegh staying out of range there.
Crax throws a big shot that misses.
Crax misses with an uppercut.
Vegh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crax swings for the body but Vegh moves out of range.
Vegh misses with a low kick.
Crax lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vegh tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Crax as he connects with a hook.
Crax fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crax throws the kick towards the body but Vegh avoids it.
Vegh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vegh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crax.
Crax wants to land a leg kick but Vegh is out of range.
Vegh tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crax throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crax fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vegh manages to avoid it.
A jab from Crax misses.
A jab lands there for Crax.
Vegh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Crax.
Crax works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crax scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Crax misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vegh is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Crax just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Vegh has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rutger Crax!
Rutger Crax is the new heavyweight champion!
Rutger Crax tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebastien Deveraux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sebastien Deveraux has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Declan McCready's chin.
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30
185 lbs
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176 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Declan McCready!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Deveraux!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready throws a low kick but Deveraux moves out of range easily.
McCready scores with a head kick.
It looks like Sebastien Deveraux has been cut.
McCready tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good work by Deveraux as he checks the leg kick.
Deveraux shoots in for a takedown but McCready shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Deveraux blocks a head kick by McCready.
McCready tests Deveraux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCready misses with a body kick.
McCready lands with a kick to the temple. Deveraux shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Deveraux fails with a takedown attempt.
Deveraux shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCready counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Declan McCready has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebastien Deveraux.
McCready leaves Deveraux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Deveraux fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McCready, pushing him back against the cage.
Deveraux tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McCready avoids it.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
McCready lands a right hand.
McCready throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deveraux is trying to break the clinch but McCready is controlling him.
A short body shot lands from McCready as the two fighters clinch.
McCready misses with a punch on the inside.
Deveraux blocks an uppercut.
McCready tries a body shot but Deveraux blocks it.
Deveraux blocking some punches.
Good body shot from McCready.
Deveraux blocks an uppercut.
Deveraux has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Deveraux turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Deveraux manages to end up in side control.
McCready wants to control but Deveraux postures up.
Deveraux takes a little break here. McCready wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Deveraux wants to stand but McCready has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
McCready manages to work his way to half guard, despite Deveraux's best efforts.
McCready is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deveraux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McCready trying to control but Deveraux postures up.
Deveraux thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deveraux looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Sebastien Deveraux was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Deveraux blocks a head kick by McCready.
Deveraux moves into the clinch.
McCready goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCready lands with a right to the head.
McCready takes a shot to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McCready.
Deveraux tries a body shot but McCready blocks it.
McCready working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Deveraux lands a nice uppercut.
McCready keeps control of Deveraux as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McCready tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Deveraux's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Deveraux.
Nice body punch from McCready - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCready fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Deveraux tries a body shot but McCready blocks it.
Deveraux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCready up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCready working aggressively here.
Deveraux tries to land knees in the clinch but McCready avoids the damage to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice left hand lands by Deveraux.
Deveraux prevents a body shot from McCready.
McCready avoiding damage as Deveraux throws knees to the body.
Deveraux comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Declan McCready has been cut.
Deveraux is looking to take this one to the mat.
McCready tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Deveraux has McCready pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McCready manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Deveraux breaks from the clinch.
Deveraux scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
McCready is letting Deveraux control him for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCready manages to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Declan McCready dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Deveraux fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCready fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deveraux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Deveraux throws a shot from downtown. McCready moves away and avoids it.
Nice body kick there by McCready.
McCready is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McCready punishes Deveraux's body with a nice straight punch.
Deveraux takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by McCready.
McCready throws a nice outside leg kick.
Deveraux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCready swinging wildly here.
Deveraux avoids the head kick by McCready.
Deveraux is breathing heavily.
McCready lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deveraux's sensitive parts.
McCready fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Deveraux has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Declan McCready is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deveraux is looking to clinch but McCready is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCready with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McCready connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McCready with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McCready.
Deveraux on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Oooooh!!! McCready has knocked Deveraux down with a huge combo! McCready steps away and waves a wobbly Deveraux back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCready fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deveraux looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCready moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Deveraux showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McCready.
Deveraux chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McCready can pounce on him.
McCready closes the distance and pushes Deveraux back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Deveraux.
Deveraux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That has opened up Sebastien Deveraux's cut even more.
McCready lands a left hand that snaps the head of Deveraux backwards.
McCready is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Deveraux can do to turn this around?
McCready misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCready.
Deveraux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McCready gets through Deveraux's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCready lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Deveraux is rocked!
McCready managing to block the knees to the body from Deveraux.
Deveraux is still on wobbly legs! Can McCready finish him?
McCready lands a left hand.
McCready lands a left hand.
Deveraux lands with a light punch inside.
McCready creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Deveraux with a big uppercut! Deveraux tries to clinch up but McCready pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Deveraux to the mat! Deveraux covers up and McCready unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Declan McCready!
Declan McCready retains his welterweight title!
A victorious Declan McCready thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henkka Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henkka Reem!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Reem tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reem throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Reem throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brown was covering up waiting for the punch and Reem finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brown wants to get back to his feet but Reem is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reem tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Reem in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reem wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Reem is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Reem postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown controls Reem momentarily but Reem frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reem throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Reem pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Reem has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Reem is looking to advance position but Brown won't allow it.
Reem trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Brown wants to sweep but no luck.
Reem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reem throwing strikes but missing.
Reem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reem has Brown in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown is looking to work some ground and pound but Reem has wrist control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Reem is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brown is aware though and is defending well.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Reem preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Reem's legs - danger averted.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Reem's legs - danger averted.
Reem keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Reem has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Reem.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reem looking for a guillotine here but Brown defends easily.
Reem working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Reem dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown avoids the body shot from Reem.
Reem dips to his left and cracks Brown with an uppercut!
Reem shoots in and bounces Brown off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reem has Brown in his guard.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Brown trying to control but Reem is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brown stands up and waves to Reem to follow him.
Reem misses with a body shot.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to work over Reem's front leg with a kick but Reem checks it.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reem.
Brown drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reem closes the distance looking to clinch
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Reem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem misses with a body shot.
Brown takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Reem throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Reem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brown is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brown moves out of range as Reem strikes.
Reem throws a poor cross that misses
and Brown counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Reem is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Brown feints and then cracks Reem's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reem down.
Reem swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Brown is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Reem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reem looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reem keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Reem throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reem is breathing heavily.
Reem is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Henkka Reem has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown trying to control but Reem is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brown sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown won't allow Reem to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Henkka Reem will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brown lands a head shot.
Reem lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Brown tries to sprawl but Reem drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reem seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Reem is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Reem throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Reem throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Reem throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown is pulling down on Reem's head. It's preventing any offense from Reem, at least for the moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Reem trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reem tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Reem advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Reem trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Reem is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Reem thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Reem is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Reem is looking to stall here but Brown recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reem wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
Reem drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Reem has Brown in his guard.
Reem takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown postures up in Reem's guard and throws a big left but Reem blocks it.
Brown wants to control from the top but Reem keeps moving.
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Reem works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Reem is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reem had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown trying to control but Reem is working from the bottom.
Reem is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Reem blocks nicely.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Reem really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brown moves out of range as Reem strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Reem as he connects with a hook.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Reem misses with a two punch combination.
Reem misses with a straight right.
Reem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reem misses with a wild body shot.
Reem dodges the punch combination from Brown.
Brown moves out of range as Reem strikes.
Reem shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brown is trying to defend but Reem finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Reem prevents Brown from standing back up.
Reem looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Reem has control of the leg.
Brown wants to control but Reem is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Reem is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Reem is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reem seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reem is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Reem.
Reem is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brown is concentrating on defense, preventing Reem from advancing position.
Reem wants to pass to mount but Brown is defending the position.
Brown trying to hold on to Reem's head to control him but Reem postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brown's head.
Reem wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Reem postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Reem has gone for a leg lock! Brown slips out almost immediately though and dives into Reem's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to control but Reem is working from the bottom.
Reem working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Brown preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reem keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Reem's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henkka Reem dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Reem swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown is looking to wear down Reem with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reem looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Reem listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reem keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reem manages to avoid it.
Reem punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
Reem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reem was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Reem looks to throw the jab but Brown is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reem checks a leg kick.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Reem lands a nice shot to the body.
Brown jabs at Reem's body.
A shot to the body from Reem misses
and Brown makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown defending well as Reem loads up on a big left hand.
Reem throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Brown tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Reem is in Brown's guard.
Reem is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brown wants to sweep here but Reem controlling him for the moment.
Reem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brown pulls Reem in close to prevent any damage.
Reem prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Reem advances position into side control!
Reem wants to take a breather but Brown manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Reem.
Reem passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Reem has control of the leg.
Brown is pressing down on Reem's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reem drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brown dives on top into guard.
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reem has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Reem's legs - danger averted.
Reem is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Brown should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Reem has tightened it up now! Brown 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 3:24 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Henkka Reem!
Henkka Reem is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Henkka Reem, 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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