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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evaristus Cookescommons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vito Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cookescommons's entrance music is Dropkick Murphys - Shipping up to Boston. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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, Evaristus Cookescommons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vito Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cookescommons throws a series of punches but Corleone avoids them all with ease.
Cookescommons manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Corleone on his heels. He'll look to pass Corleone's guard now, I'm sure.
Cookescommons postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Corleone is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cookescommons, into his guard.
Corleone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Corleone wants to control from the top but Cookescommons keeps moving.
Cookescommons looking for a triangle here. Corleone is fighting it but it looks tight! Cookescommons pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Corleone is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Evaristus Cookescommons!
Evaristus Cookescommons seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anzori Gvasalia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Bieber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gvasalia comes to the cage accompanied by -MATRIX-. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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130 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anzori Gvasalia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Bieber!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gvasalia swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bieber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gvasalia falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bieber counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gvasalia thinking.
No luck for Bieber with that takedown attempt.
Gvasalia walks into a straight right hand from Bieber.
Gvasalia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gvasalia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bieber jabs at Gvasalia's body.
Bieber tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gvasalia misses with a combination
and Bieber counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gvasalia is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bieber looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gvasalia will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gvasalia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bieber counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gvasalia is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gvasalia is rocked!
Gvasalia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Gvasalia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Bieber throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Gvasalia is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Justin Bieber!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yo Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damon Wojtk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtk comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lunatic Fringe, Red Rider kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yo Blow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Wojtk!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojtk scores with a takedown into Blow's guard.
Wojtk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wojtk throws a strike but Blow rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Blow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Wojtk is proving hard to escape from.
Wojtk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blow is one step ahead there.
Blow gets to his feet - Wojtk follows without any prompting.
Blow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wojtk closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Blow to the mat! Blow manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojtk looking to pass the guard.
Wojtk landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojtk throws a big right hand that misses.
Blow uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Wojtk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wojtk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blow tries to close the distance and clinch but Wojtk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wojtk avoids the head kick by Blow.
A head kick misses from Blow.
Wojtk cracks Blow with a big right hand and Blow goes down!
Blow is rocked!
It looks like Yo Blow has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wojtk controls the pace.
Oh Blow is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wojtk loads up on a big left hand. Blow felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Wojtk looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Blow can't hide his disappointment, as Wojtk celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damon Wojtk!
Damon Wojtk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bitchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender IsGreat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Bitchkov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Bitchkov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender IsGreat!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitchkov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bitchkov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
IsGreat has control of Bitchkov's left arm, preventing Bitchkov from doing any damage.
Bitchkov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if IsGreat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bitchkov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and IsGreat dives on top into guard.
Bitchkov 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.
Bitchkov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Bitchkov is looking for a triangle but IsGreat pushes his legs off easily.
IsGreat trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bitchkov's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchkov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as IsGreat controls the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitchkov is looking for a triangle but IsGreat pushes his legs off easily.
IsGreat is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bitchkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
IsGreat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bender IsGreat wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bitchkov circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat pushes Bitchkov up against the cage in a clinch.
IsGreat tries a knee to the head but Bitchkov blocks it.
IsGreat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bitchkov.
IsGreat lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bitchkov.
Bitchkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bitchkov is working for takedown but IsGreat is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees to the body from IsGreat.
Bitchkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Bitchkov is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
IsGreat taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitchkov is trying to maintain a safe position but IsGreat gets an underhook and turns Bitchkov into the cage.
IsGreat dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
IsGreat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
IsGreat wants to clinch.
IsGreat takes the fight into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchkov is trying to stall.
IsGreat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
IsGreat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bitchkov up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender IsGreat dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bitchkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
IsGreat tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bitchkov counters with a nice double leg into side control. IsGreat won't be happy with that.
Bitchkov grinds an elbow into IsGreat's temple.
IsGreat isn't going anywhere.
IsGreat taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bitchkov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but IsGreat is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bitchkov throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and IsGreat works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
IsGreat keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitchkov prevents IsGreat from standing back up.
IsGreat is trying to get back to full guard.
IsGreat is looking to control Bitchkov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can IsGreat avoid being mounted?
Bitchkov lands with a punch from half guard.
IsGreat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bitchkov slips a nice elbow through IsGreat's hands, connecting with IsGreat's forehead.
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.
IsGreat tries to kick Bitchkov off but Bitchkov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Bitchkov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vladimir Bitchkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bitchkov looks to land a strike but IsGreat avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bitchkov throws an elbow that misses. IsGreat uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bitchkov's guard. Nice move by IsGreat!
IsGreat controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bitchkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. IsGreat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bitchkov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat wants to stand but Bitchkov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
IsGreat 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.
IsGreat won't allow Bitchkov to sweep him here.
IsGreat tries to stand but Bitchkov is controlling from the bottom.
Bitchkov looking to hit a scissor sweep but IsGreat is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitchkov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and IsGreat defends well.
Bitchkov has a closed guard, preventing IsGreat from standing up.
IsGreat is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bender IsGreat has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bitchkov clinches up with IsGreat and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Bitchkov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Bitchkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - IsGreat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IsGreat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bender IsGreat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bitchkov misses with a low kick as IsGreat jumps back.
Bitchkov moves out of range of the body kick.
IsGreat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
IsGreat fails in his attempt to clinch.
IsGreat fails with an attempt to clinch.
IsGreat clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for IsGreat.
IsGreat using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bitchkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
IsGreat misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bitchkov.
IsGreat gets underhooks to prevent Bitchkov's takedown attempt.
IsGreat tries to land knees in the clinch but Bitchkov avoids the damage to the body.
IsGreat stalling the fight.
IsGreat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
IsGreat connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Vladimir Bitchkov has been cut.
Bitchkov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Come on IsGreat - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on IsGreat's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
IsGreat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
IsGreat lands a nice uppercut.
IsGreat effectively controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. IsGreat obliges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
IsGreat lands a body shot in the clinch.
IsGreat will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bitchkov up against the cage.
Bitchkov is trying to break the clinch but IsGreat has him pressed against the cage.
Bitchkov tries to score a body lock takedown but IsGreat shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Bitchkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
IsGreat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitchkov avoids it.
IsGreat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IsGreat misses with a knee to the head.
IsGreat displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bitchkov up against the cage.
Bender IsGreat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bender IsGreat.
IsGreat tries to clinch but Bitchkov moves out of range.
Bender IsGreat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - IsGreat looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
IsGreat throws a wild body kick that Bitchkov sees coming a mile off.
IsGreat misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender IsGreat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think IsGreat has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender IsGreat!
Bender IsGreat is the new middleweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dev Vasilios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammad Ganji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilios comes to the cage accompanied by Cant be touched!. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dev Vasilios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammad Ganji!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ganji looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vasilios!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ganji working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ganji goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vasilios has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ganji but great work by Vasilios.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ganji can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vasilios in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ganji is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dev Vasilios!
Dev Vasilios seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Duseki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes into the arena with Broken Wings blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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130 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Duseki!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott cracks the inside of Duseki's front leg.
Duseki gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mcdermott turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Duseki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Mcdermott is working to tighten is grip on Duseki's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Duseki has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mcdermott is really squeezing tight and eventually Duseki passes out! Mcdermott breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Terry Mcdermott!
Terry Mcdermott is the new bantamweight champion!
After the big win, Terry Mcdermott made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Fight Night Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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