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BFE 24: Harvey vs Somebody PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Reddman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Hitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Empire State of Mind. Hitman has chosen Recovery - Eminem as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Reddman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ken Hitman!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitman throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Reddman.
Ken Hitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hitman walks into a jab.
Hitman clinches with his opponent.
Reddman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hitman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reddman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hitman gets a clinch.
Reddman blocking some punches.
Hitman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Reddmans head.
A head punch on the inside from Hitman fails to land.
Hitman slowing the pace effectively.
Hitman receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Reddman is trying to break the clinch but Hitman is controlling him.
Reddman is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hitman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hitman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jay Reddman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Hitman.
Hitman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hitman takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hitman shoots for a takedown but Reddman saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Reddman slips a jab and a cross from Hitman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitman is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reddman's half guard.
Hitman looks gassed!
Hitman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hitman 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.
Hitman is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reddman is trying to stand up here but Hitman is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reddman sees it coming and defends easily.
Hitman wants to advance to full mount but Reddman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hitman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice uppercut there from Reddman.
Reddman scores with a takedown into Hitman's guard.
Reddman sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reddman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hitman on the ground.
Reddman trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hitman's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddman trying to control but Hitman is working from the bottom.
Hitman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reddman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hitman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reddman is looking to stand up but Hitman won't let him.
Reddman preventing the sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Reddman pushes Hitman up against the cage in a clinch.
Reddman tries for a takedown. No joy.
Reddman has Hitman pressed against the cage, preventing Hitman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Reddman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hitman pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hitman closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Reddman to the mat! Reddman manages to get full guard.
Reddman is adopting a defensive guard.
Reddman keeping full guard, as Hitman tries to pass.
Hitman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Reddman is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Reddman has escaped and now he's on top!
Reddman wants to stand but Hitman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ken Hitman will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Reddman lands a slapping body shot.
Reddman throws out a powerful jab.
Reddman stuns Hitman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hitman throws a nice looking combination but Reddman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Reddman.
Reddman circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Hitman misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reddman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Reddman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hitman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Reddman 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.
Hitman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reddman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hitman is breathing heavily.
Hitman looking for a guillotine here but Reddman defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reddman wants to stand but Hitman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Hitman is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reddman is aware though and is defending well.
Reddman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Reddman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hitman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reddman has managed to get both his arms back between Hitman's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hitman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reddman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reddman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reddman preventing the sweep.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Reddman works the jab nicely.
Hitman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hitman takes a shot to the head.
Reddman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reddman blocks an elbow strike.
Hitman has a couple of punches blocked by Reddman.
Hitman is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Reddman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reddman tries to circle away but Hitman has him pinned against the cage.
Reddman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddman blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reddman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reddman breaks from the clinch.
Reddman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Hitman misses.
Reddman scores with a nice head shot.
Hitman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Reddman is looking to break free of the clinch but Hitman has double underhooks.
Reddman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hitman tries to circle away but Reddman has him pinned against the cage.
Hitman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Reddman just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reddman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Reddman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hitman has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reddman.
Reddman taking a breather.
Hitman is working for takedown but Reddman is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reddman tries to break free but Hitman pushes him back against the cage.
Reddman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reddman tries to score a body lock takedown but Hitman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Reddman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hitman is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hitman tries to break the clinch but Reddman is controlling the position.
Reddman is trying to force a seperation but Hitman has the dominant position.
Reddman is trying to break free.
Reddman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reddman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hitman has him pressed against the cage.
Hitman wants a takedown.
Jay Reddman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Hitman.
Reddman tries to break free but Hitman pushes him back against the cage.
Reddman lands with a short shot to the head.
Reddman tries to break the clinch but Hitman is controlling the position.
Hitman has Reddman pressed against the cage, preventing Reddman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hitman keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Reddman's efforts to push away.
Reddman tries to circle away but Hitman has him pinned against the cage.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reddman dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Reddman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Reddman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hitman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hitman with a poor takedown
enabling Reddman to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to de liver by Reddman. Beautiful body shot.
Reddman lands an overhand right.
Reddman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hitman thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hitman looking for a guillotine here but Reddman defends easily.
Reddman gets to his feet - Hitman follows without any prompting.
Reddman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Reddman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hitman swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reddman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hitman can't escape the position.
Reddman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hitman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hitman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Reddman controlling from mount.
Hitman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Reddman controlling from the full mount.
Reddman wants to control the pace but Hitman is squirming around nicely.
Hitman is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reddman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hitman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Reddman controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hitman is trying desperately to improve position.
Reddman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Reddman wants to control the pace but Hitman is squirming around nicely.
Hitman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Reddman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Reddman wants to stand up but Hitman is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Reddman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Reddman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Reddman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre The Giant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jabba The Hut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jabba The Hut acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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303 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andre The Giant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jabba The Hut!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Giant dips to his left and cracks The Hut with an uppercut!
The Giant loads up on a big right hand but The Hut slips the punch.
The Hut moves into the clinch successfully.
The Giant prevents the takedown attempt.
The Hut jumps guard.
The Hut managing to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Hut can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Hut working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from The Giant.
The Giant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The Hut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Giant throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The Hut keeping full guard, as The Giant tries to pass.
The Giant postures up in The Hut's guard and throws a big left but The Hut blocks it.
The Giant being controlled here momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
The Hut fails with the takedown.
The Hut looks for a takedown but The Giant sprawls well.
Andre The Giant has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jabba The Hut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by The Hut.
The Hut really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Giant. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Giant is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on The Hut's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The Giant looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Hut prevents The Giant from improving his position.
The Giant is working hard here to advance position.
The Giant is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Hut's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Hut's back!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The Hut covering up well under a series of strikes from The Giant.
The Giant is trying to stick to The Hut's back but The Hut is turning into The Giant. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in The Giant's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by The Hut.
The Hut trying to control the position from guard on top but The Giant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Hut is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but The Giant has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. The Hut is looking to defend but The Giant has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for The Hut! The Giant pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, The Hut taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andre The Giant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Josh Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristofir Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wentworth's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spitfire by The Prodigy. Wright has chosen You're Going Down - Sick Puppies as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Josh Wentworth has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Josh Wentworth seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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155 lbs
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Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofir Wright!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wentworth sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wright somewhat.
Wentworth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wright. That did some damage!
Wright jabs Wentworth right on the nose. Wentworth blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Josh Wentworth has been cut.
Wentworth digs a good hook to Wright's body.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wentworth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wright did well to prevent Wentworth getting side control.
Wright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Wentworth connects with a nice short shot to Wright's temple.
Wentworth moves into full mount! Wright won't be happy about that!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wentworth with shots to the head and body - Wright looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wentworth postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wright looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wentworth avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
Wentworth scoring with strikes but Wright is staying in there.
Wright 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.
Wentworth trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wentworth missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wentworth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wentworth lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wright has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wentworth is working away from the top position though.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Wentworth sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wright is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wentworth scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wentworth wants to control but Wright is keeping him busy.
Wright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Wright throws a body punch but Wentworth moves out of range.
Wentworth gets a takedown into half guard.
Wright wants to improve his position but Wentworth is controlling well.
Wentworth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wright does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wentworth decides to stand and escape the position.
Wentworth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wentworth lands in his opponent's guard.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wentworth trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wright wants to stand up but Wentworth is controlling him.
Wentworth lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wentworth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wentworth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth chips away with some ground and pound.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Wentworth is proving a slippery customer.
Wentworth is stalling in the full guard.
Wentworth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wentworth stands up over Wright, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wright is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wright is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wentworth dives into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth cracks Wright with a big elbow.
Wright is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Wentworth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A combination from Wentworth does no damage.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wentworth scores with a takedown into Wright's guard.
Wentworth scoring with some ground and pound.
Wright is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Wentworth from controlling successfully.
Wright manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wentworth manages to get himself to full guard.
Wentworth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wright doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wright manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wright looking to pass the guard.
Wright is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wentworth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wentworth is trying to control the position but Wright postures up.
Wentworth lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wright!
Wright is desperately trying to improve his position but Wentworth has a good base and remains in mount.
Wentworth wants to control the pace but Wright is squirming around nicely.
Wright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wentworth landing punches.
Wright can't escape the position.
Wentworth unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Josh Wentworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wentworth lands a big shot there that rocks Wright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Wentworth can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wright is looking to escape.
Wentworth putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wentworth looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Wentworth has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wright's face.
Wentworth raining down shots from the mount!
Wentworth lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth landing shots from mount.
Wentworth looking to finish with strikes here!
Wright's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Wright is looking to get to half guard.
Wentworth tries to control but Wright wriggling away.
Wentworth scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wright?
Wright is trying to stand up.
Wright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Wentworth with good strikes from the mount here!
Wentworth landing strikes from the mount and Wright is in trouble!
Wright is bucking up trying to escape but Wentworth cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright is in a horrible position here. Wentworth smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Wentworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wright is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
You get the feeling that Wright really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Wentworth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wright is trying to stand.
Wright is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wentworth avoids the attempt from Wright to control.
Wentworth lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Wentworth looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Wentworth lands with some strikes.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Wentworth dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Josh Wentworth's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wentworth drives through and clinches with Wright against the cage.
Wentworth turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Wright is looking for a sweep.
Wentworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wright keeps working.
Wentworth working away.
Wentworth tries for a kimura but Wright is defending well.
Wright manages to get back to half guard.
Wright regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wentworth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wentworth defends well.
Wentworth throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright wriggles free and stands up.
Wentworth slips a straight right by Wright.
Wentworth drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wentworth lands an elbow.
Wright gets back to half guard.
Wright is staying active underneath Wentworth, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wright manages to get to full guard.
Wentworth prevents Wright from getting back to his feet.
Kristofir Wright has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wright's head.
Wentworth gets to his feet. Wright looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Wentworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Wentworth slips under a jab from Wright.
Wright gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wentworth wants to pass the guard but Wright is keeping the position.
Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wentworth gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wentworth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wright is looking to stand up but Wentworth isn't so interested in that idea.
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wright is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wentworth thows a big elbow that misses.
Wright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wentworth connects with a couple of short punches.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wright fails to land with a series of punches.
Wright takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Wright fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wentworth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wentworth is looking to reverse the position.
Wentworth sneaks back into half guard.
Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Wentworth is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to work for an arm triangle but Wentworth is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Wentworth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wright.
Wentworth is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wright's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wright's back!
Wentworth has the hooks in. Wright is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Wright is covering up but some of the strikes from Wentworth are getting through and doing damage.
Wentworth lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Wright looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wentworth is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Wright covers up after that shot from Wentworth.
Josh Wentworth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wentworth doesn't have the hooks in and Wright manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Wentworth showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wentworth has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Wentworth!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Growl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Banuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jimi Banuwa has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dave Growl's chin.
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Growl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimi Banuwa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banuwa misses with a looping left.
Banuwa is looking to clinch.
Banuwa wants to clinch up but Growl keeps it at a distance.
Growl circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Growl misses.
Banuwa tries to clinch up but Growl circles away and keeps his distance.
Growl tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banuwa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Growl somewhat.
Banuwa blocks a jab.
Growl lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Banuwa tries to clinch up.
Growl drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Banuwa avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Growl.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banuwa is trying to get back to his feet.
Banuwa is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Banuwa stops Growl from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuwa pushes Growl away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Growl gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Growl tries to score with some ground and pound. Banuwa controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Growl throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Growl moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Growl feints and as Banuwa raises his hands in defense, Growl changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Growl wants to pass the guard but Banuwa is keeping the position.
Growl is working hard here to advance position.
Growl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Growl trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Growl 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banuwa wants to stand up but Growl is controlling him.
Growl is looking to work some ground and pound but Banuwa has wrist control.
Growl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Banuwa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A big left from Growl misses.
Banuwa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Growl counters with a nice uppercut.
Jimi Banuwa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Growl avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banuwa is looking to clinch.
Growl circles away from the clinch attempt.
A leg kick checked by Growl.
Banuwa misses with a wild combination.
Banuwa fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Growl shoots in for a takedown but Banuwa shows good takedown defense.
Jimi Banuwa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Growl drives through with a takedown into guard.
Growl cracks Banuwa with a solid left hand.
Banuwa wants to stand up but Growl is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Growl throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Growl accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Banuwa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Growl content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Banuwa has his feet on Growl's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Banuwa tries to clinch up.
Growl fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dave Growl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growl will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Growl misses the jab.
Banuwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Growl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banuwa wants to clinch up but Growl keeps it at a distance.
Growl has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Dave Growl has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Growl misses with a straight right.
Banuwa misses with a straight right.
Banuwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Growl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banuwa tries to clinch up
and Growl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Banuwa slips a jab from Growl.
Banuwa closes the distance looking to clinch
and Growl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Growl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dave Growl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A telegraphed right hand from Growl misses the target.
Banuwa misses with a straight left.
Banuwa moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Growl checks a leg kick.
Growl avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banuwa tries to clinch but Growl moves out of range.
Banuwa darts in trying to clinch
and Growl counters with a right hand to the body.
Growl feints and as Banuwa raises his hands in defense, Growl changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Banuwa wants to stand and escape but Growl is having none of it.
Banuwa keeping moving, preventing Growl from controlling successfully.
Growl in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Banuwa is breathing heavily.
Growl passes Banuwa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuwa pushes Growl off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Growl misses.
Banuwa uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Growl.
Banuwa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Growl counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Banuwa throws a right and a left that Growl avoids nicely.
Growl throws a looping overhand right but Banuwa ducks down to avoid it.
Banuwa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Banuwa tries to clinch up but Growl circles away and keeps his distance.
Banuwa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Growl counters with a single leg into guard. Banuwa didn't expect that.
Banuwa avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Growl distracts Banuwa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Growl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Growl pushes down on Banuwa's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banuwa's head.
Growl thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banuwa's head.
Growl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Banuwa keeps working.
Banuwa won't allow Growl to pass to mount.
Growl thows a huge punch but Banuwa dodges it nicely.
Growl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Banuwa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Banuwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Growl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Banuwa closes the distance but Growl moves to the side
and Growl counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Growl looks to land a strike but Banuwa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Growl thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banuwa is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Growl is controlling him.
Growl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Banuwa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Banuwa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Growl.
Growl wants to pass the guard but Banuwa is keeping the position.
Growl lands a couple of elbows.
Growl missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Banuwa wants to get back to his feet but Growl is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Growl sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Banuwa's guard.
Banuwa is looking to escape.
Growl scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Banuwa looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growl seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Growl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Growl working the head and body with strikes.
Banuwa is refusing to be controlled, as Growl sits in half guard.
Banuwa is trying to stand back up but Growl is controlling him
Growl seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Banuwa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Growl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Banuwa tries to kick Growl off but Growl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dave Growl overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice strikes from Growl there.
Banuwa is looking to escape.
Growl is trying to control the action in half guard but Banuwa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Growl dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dave Growl's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Growl throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Banuwa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Growl lands a jab to the nose.
Banuwa needs to keep his hands up - Growl had a free shot at his head there.
Banuwa's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Banuwa duly obliges.
Growl misses with a wild combination.
Danga de danga de dang - Growl scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Jimi Banuwa has been cut.
Banuwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Growl swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Growl bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Growl jabs Banuwa right on the nose. Banuwa blinks but takes it well.
Growl misses the jab.
Growl throws a big shot that misses.
Banuwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Growl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Growl moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banuwa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Growl scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banuwa tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Growl counters with a nice body shot.
Growl jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Growl wants to clinch.
Banuwa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Growl tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Banuwa is able to avoid easily.
Banuwa leaves Growl with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banuwa tries to clinch but Growl moves out of range.
Growl tries to clinch but Banuwa moves out of range.
Growl comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banuwa throws a left and a right that both miss
and Growl counters with a nice double leg into side control. Banuwa won't be happy with that.
Growl wants to control but Banuwa is keeping him busy.
Growl misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growl in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Banuwa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Growl trying to control the position but Banuwa is working away.
Growl scores with a couple of short elbows.
Growl is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Banuwa's shoulder. That is not cool.
Growl connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banuwa some visible discomfort.
Banuwa wants to get back to his feet.
Growl trying to control the position but Banuwa is working away.
Banuwa prevents Growl from moving into mount.
Growl connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banuwa some visible discomfort.
Jimi Banuwa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growl working the strikes but Banuwa uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Growl working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Growl lands a nice short elbow.
Growl content to control rather than advance.
Growl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Growl not doing much here.
Growl thows a huge punch but Banuwa dodges it nicely.
Growl throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Growl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banuwa defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Growl lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Growl missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ground and pound from Growl.
Banuwa is trying to stand back up but Growl is controlling him
Growl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Banuwa defending well though.
Growl throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Growl looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Banuwa wants to get back to his feet.
Dave Growl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Growl is taking a breather. Banuwa says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Banuwa wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Still in half guard, Growl seems content to control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Growl lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Growl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Growl has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Growl!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Desperado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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25
179 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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25
180 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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World class boxer
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Ortega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Desperado!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega missing with a left hand there. Desperado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ortega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ortega tries to clinch but Desperado moves out of range.
Desperado swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ortega.
Ortega fails with the takedown.
Desperado connects with the punch.
A punch combination from Ortega misses.
Desperado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ortega throws out the jab.
Tito Ortega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Desperado will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ortega shoots in for a takedown but Desperado shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortega. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed right hand from Ortega misses the target.
Desperado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Desperado cracks Ortega with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ortega looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Desperado finish him?
Ortega is rocked!
It looks like Tito Ortega has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Desperado digs a good body shot into Ortega's ribs.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Desperado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Desperado scores with a body shot.
A combination from Desperado does no damage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Ortega. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Desperado fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Desperado throws a right and a left that Ortega avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega misses with a combination
and Desperado counters with a crisp one two that drops Ortega! Desperado thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Ortega to his feet! Ortega is in big trouble!
Oh Ortega is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Desperado fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Ortega out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Anthony Desperado!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hans Bilovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Sumrall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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300 lbs
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295 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Bilovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harold Sumrall!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bilovic moves out of range as Sumrall strikes.
Harold Sumrall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bilovic shoots in for a takedown but Sumrall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bilovic gets caught flat footed, as Sumrall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Bilovic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sumrall is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Harold Sumrall has been cut.
Sumrall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bilovic looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sumrall.
Bilovic closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bilovic is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sumrall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Bilovic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sumrall lands with a hook. Bilovic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sumrall shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Bilovic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sumrall lands a nice short elbow.
Bilovic wants to get back to his feet.
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. Sumrall connects with a nice short shot to Bilovic's temple.
Bilovic missing with punches from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumrall prevents Bilovic from improving his position.
Sumrall scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bilovic punching from the bottom.
Sumrall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bilovic missing with punches from the bottom.
Bilovic on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bilovic tries to get out of the position.
Bilovic is looking to escape.
Sumrall slips a nice elbow through Bilovic's hands, connecting with Bilovic's forehead.
Sumrall prevents Bilovic from improving his position.
Bilovic is breathing heavily.
Sumrall is nestled in close to Bilovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sumrall winds up and cracks Bilovic with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bilovic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sumrall wants to work for an arm triangle but Bilovic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bilovic striking from half guard on the bottom.
Bilovic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilovic is trying to stand.
Bilovic throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sumrall working the head and body with strikes.
Bilovic on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bilovic misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Sumrall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sumrall lands with a punch from half guard.
Sumrall stops Bilovic from getting back to his feet.
Sumrall drops an elbow to the side of Bilovic's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumrall is nestled in close to Bilovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sumrall drops an elbow to the side of Bilovic's head.
Sumrall is nestled in close to Bilovic, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sumrall stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilovic wants to get back to his feet.
Sumrall seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilovic manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sumrall tries to close the distance and clinch but Bilovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumrall throws a right and a left that both miss.
No luck for Sumrall with that takedown attempt.
Sumrall wants to clinch.
Sumrall throws a lazy right hand but Bilovic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bilovic swinging wildly here.
Bilovic gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sumrall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bilovic utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sumrall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bilovic wants to stand but Sumrall is controlling the position.
Sumrall has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bilovic throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sumrall postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Sumrall connects with a couple of short punches.
Sumrall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bilovic's head.
Sumrall landing some decent shots from guard.
Bilovic is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bilovic is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sumrall is aware though and is defending well.
Bilovic has momentary wrist control but Sumrall slips an elbow through the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bilovic striking from the bottom.
Bilovic throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sumrall keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bilovic's head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Sumrall dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Sumrall's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sumrall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bilovic is trying to break the clinch but Sumrall is controlling him.
Bilovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sumrall gets the takedown into side control.
Sumrall creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Bilovic misses with a strike from the bottom.
Bilovic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bilovic tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Bilovic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sumrall pulls his head out easily.
Bilovic taking some punishment here, with Sumrall in his half guard.
Sumrall working over Bilovic with some ground and pound. Bilovic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sumrall lands strikes from half guard.
Harold Sumrall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sumrall takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sumrall is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sumrall slips a nice elbow through Bilovic's hands, connecting with Bilovic's forehead.
Bilovic flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Bilovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sumrall scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilovic is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Bilovic is trying to stand up here but Sumrall is controlling him well.
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. Sumrall connects with a nice short shot to Bilovic's temple.
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. Sumrall connects with a nice short shot to Bilovic's temple.
Bilovic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Sumrall scoring with some ground and pound.
Bilovic will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bilovic is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sumrall is on top in guard.
Sumrall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sumrall has managed to get both his arms back between Bilovic's legs - danger averted.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sumrall's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bilovic throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sumrall working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilovic striking off his back but it's not causing Sumrall any problems.
Bilovic wants to stand and escape but Sumrall is having none of it.
Sumrall scoring with some ground and pound.
Sumrall is in close to Bilovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bilovic wants to get back to his feet but Sumrall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sumrall scoring with some ground and pound.
Sumrall chips away with some ground and pound.
Bilovic striking from the bottom here.
Sumrall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bilovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sumrall has managed to get both his arms back between Bilovic's legs - danger averted.
Bilovic wants to stand up but Sumrall is controlling him.
Sumrall content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Sumrall looking to pass the guard.
Bilovic wants to get back to his feet but Sumrall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilovic scores with a nice shot.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A good leg kick by Sumrall.
Sumrall tries to clinch but Bilovic is having none of it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sumrall.
Bilovic pushes Sumrall up against the cage in a clinch.
Sumrall misses with some punches.
Bilovic throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bilovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sumrall misses with an uppercut.
Bilovic throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sumrall's waist but Sumrall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bilovic off to one side.
Sumrall throws a jab but it's blocked by Bilovic.
Sumrall swats away the attempt to clinch by Bilovic.
Bilovic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Bilovic blocks the low kick.
Horrible takedown by Bilovic or perhaps it was just good defense by Sumrall which made him look bad.
Sumrall misses with a takedown attempt
and Bilovic counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Sumrall's guard now.
Bilovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sumrall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bilovic.
Sumrall looking for a triangle here. Bilovic is fighting it but it looks tight! Sumrall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Bilovic is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Harold Sumrall!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuyo Hayate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateo Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatsuyo Hayate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateo Flores!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores throws a low kick, looking for Hayate's leg but Hayate calmly moves out of range.
Hayate tries for a takedown but Flores sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Flores misses with a low kick.
Hayate dodges the punch combination from Flores.
Hayate works the jab nicely.
Hayate fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Flores avoids it really well and circles away.
Hayate shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Flores but Flores pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuyo Hayate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores tries a head kick but it misses.
Mateo Flores seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hayate showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Flores.
Hayate shoots in looking for a takedown. Flores tries to sprawl out of it but Hayate keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Flores manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Flores pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayate lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Hayate connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Flores momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flores.
Flores misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mateo Flores is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Flores looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Flores throws a body punch but Hayate moves out of range.
Hayate scores with a punch to the head.
Hayate fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hayate checks a leg kick.
Flores misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayate blocks a low kick nicely.
Jab from Hayate.
Hayate looks to land a combination but Flores avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hayate is defended easily by Flores.
Flores takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hayate misses with a takedown attempt - Flores sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Flores looks for the body kick but Hayate saw that one coming.
Flores turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Flores.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Flores 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 Hayate has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hayate and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hayate staying out of range there.
Hayate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flores was well out of range. Poor timing from Hayate.
Flores throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayate counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hayate seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flores does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Hayate seems content to control.
Hayate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Hayate is taking a breather. Flores says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hayate lands with a punch from half guard.
Flores is pressing down on Hayate's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayate throws a big right hand that misses.
Flores avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flores utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hayate 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.
Hayate throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayate trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hayate's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hayate trying to control the position from guard on top but Flores is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hayate fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flores buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hayate shoots in but Flores avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hayate stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Flores.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mateo Flores dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flores throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hayate decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flores's guard.
Flores wants to stand but Hayate is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flores is on top in guard.
Flores wants to control from the top but Hayate keeps moving.
Hayate working for a triangle but Flores defends it easily.
Hayate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flores can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hayate has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hayate is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flores can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Flores wants to control from the top but Hayate keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores won't allow Hayate to sweep him here.
Hayate is looking for a triangle here but Flores uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hayate wants to control but Flores postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hayate tries to buck Flores off but Flores is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Hayate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hayate gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Flores is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayate takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayate working for a triangle but Flores defends it easily.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuyo Hayate dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hayate shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Flores napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Flores is looking for a sweep.
Hayate is working Flores over with some ground and pound from side control.
Flores is trying to improve his position.
Hayate misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Flores is looking for a sweep.
Hayate trying to control the position but Flores is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayate looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Flores is avoiding damage well.
Hayate throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Flores can't do much from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Flores swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayate counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Flores takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hayate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flores.
Flores stuffs the takedown attempt from Hayate. Hayate gets slowly back to his feet.
Flores misses with a body shot
enabling Hayate to counter with a crisp jab.
Hayate throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Flores's waist but Flores gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hayate off to one side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flores misses with a combination
and Hayate decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Flores's guard.
Hayate wants to control from the top but Flores keeps moving.
Hayate with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hayate accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hayate makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hayate trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
Hayate postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hayate trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
Hayate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hayate landing some decent shots from guard.
Hayate throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Flores works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Flores keeping full guard, as Hayate tries to pass.
Hayate wants to control from the top but Flores keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Flores throws a leg kick but Hayate sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hayate closes this distance looking for a takedown but Flores circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuyo Hayate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hayate avoids the body shot from Flores.
Flores throws a head kick that misses
and Hayate counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hayate.
Flores tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hayate trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flores controls Hayate momentarily but Hayate frees himself.
Flores manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuyo Hayate clearly takes 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.
Hayate connects with a looping right hand.
Flores misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayate.
Flores ducks right into an uppercut from Hayate.
Flores swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Flores tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice cross by Hayate.
Hayate slips a jab from Flores.
Flores slaps away a takedown attempt from Hayate, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flores turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Flores changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hayate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayate is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flores sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hayate shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hayate showed some decent athleticism there.
Hayate trying to control from half guard but Flores is working away.
Flores is trying to get back to full guard.
Flores pushes Hayate off looking to stand but Hayate dives back in and keeps control.
Flores is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayate thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Flores's head.
Flores wants to improve his position but Hayate is controlling well.
Hayate wants to free his trapped foot but Flores is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hayate performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayate changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flores tries to avoid it but Hayate manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flores to the ground. Flores escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatsuyo Hayate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flores leaves Hayate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hayate shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Flores is trying to defend but Hayate finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Flores wants to improve his position but Hayate is controlling well.
Hayate slows the pace down in half guard.
Flores looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayate is trying to control the action in half guard but Flores is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flores trying to control but Hayate postures up.
Hayate wants to work for an arm triangle but Flores is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Flores pushes Hayate off looking to stand but Hayate dives back in and keeps control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Flores is staying active underneath Hayate, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Hayate dives in and grabs Flores's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flores pushes down on Hayate's head and hops out.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatsuyo Hayate had his way with Mateo Flores in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Flores throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hayate counters with a nice body shot.
Flores swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayate counters with a nice uppercut.
Hayate throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flores was covering up waiting for the punch and Hayate finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Flores avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Flores avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hayate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hayate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flores is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hayate trying to control but Flores is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayate content to stall in guard here.
Hayate in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hayate sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hayate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Flores preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flores wants to stand but Hayate is controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hayate shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Hayate is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Flores can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tatsuyo Hayate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hayate wants to control the pace but Flores is squirming around nicely.
Mateo Flores has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hayate fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hayate can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flores is looking to escape.
Hayate is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Flores can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Tatsuyo Hayate is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayate can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Flores is looking to escape.
Hayate looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hayate looking to control but Flores is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hayate controlling from mount.
Flores keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hayate content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tatsuyo Hayate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hayate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 49:46
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tatsuyo Hayate!
Tatsuyo Hayate retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Michael Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Burov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavel Burov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Matthews.
It looks like Pavel Burov has been cut.
Burov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burov is looking to clinch.
Burov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Burov avoids them all with ease.
Matthews jabs Burov right on the nose. Burov blinks but takes it well.
Burov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Matthews.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Burov moved out of range nicely.
Burov looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matthews tries to keep at a distance but Burov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Matthews misses with some punches.
Burov can't find room to land a body shot as Matthews controls the action.
Burov misses with the head strike.
Matthews wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Michael Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Burov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Burov throwing strikes from guard but Matthews blocks nicely.
Burov tries to free his leg and advance position but Matthews is retaining full guard.
Burov is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Matthews is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Matthews has escaped and now he's on top!
Matthews in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Matthews stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matthews is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looking to pass the guard.
Matthews throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burov looking for a guillotine here but Matthews defends easily.
Matthews passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burov keeps working.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matthews connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Burov some visible discomfort.
Burov avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Matthews.
Burov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matthews's best efforts.
Burov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Burov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthews wants to pass the guard but Burov is keeping the position.
Matthews is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews forces his way into half guard.
Burov trying to control here.
Matthews not doing much here.
Matthews thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Matthews dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pavel Burov's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Michael Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Burov misses.
Burov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Matthews throws a nice looking combination but Burov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Matthews lands a jab-cross combination.
Matthews throws a right hand that Burov ducks under and follows up with a left that Burov also avoids with ease.
Matthews throws a right hand that Burov ducks under and follows up with a left that Burov also avoids with ease.
Burov looks to throw the jab but Matthews is out of range.
Matthews takes one to the chin there.
Matthews misses with a double jab.
Burov moves away from the strike by Matthews.
Matthews throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matthews cracks Burov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews tries to bum rush Burov with a series of wild strikes but Burov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matthews thows a body shot but no joy.
A big right from Matthews misses.
Burov slips a straight right by Matthews.
Burov defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Burov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matthews manages to avoid it.
Burov clinches up against the cage.
Burov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matthews misses the shot to the body.
Matthews misses with a straight left.
Burov rushes Matthews and presses him up against the cage.
Burov avoiding damage.
Burov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Burov.
Burov has Matthews pressed against the cage, preventing Matthews from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burov tries to throw a body punch but Matthews avoids it by throwing Burov back against the cage.
Matthews blocks a body shot from Burov.
Burov stalling the fight.
Burov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burov staying out of range there.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burov ducks under a wild hook from Matthews.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Burov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Matthews as he jumps to the side.
Burov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Matthews napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Burov tries for a kimura but Matthews is defending well.
Burov is breathing heavily.
Burov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews manages to get back to half guard.
Matthews has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burov is working away from the top position though.
Burov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Matthews defending well though.
Burov moves nicely into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Burov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Matthews has escaped the position, nice work there.
Matthews regains half guard.
Matthews preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Burov is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Matthews still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Matthews has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews grinds an elbow into Burov's temple.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Pavel Burov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Pavel Burov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Burov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matthews pinned against the cage. Matthews gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Burov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Matthews.
Burov slips a jab and a cross from Matthews.
Burov misses the jab.
Burov slips a jab from Matthews.
Matthews changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A punch combination from Matthews misses.
Matthews lands a lovely overhand right.
Matthews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burov manages to avoid it.
Matthews throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matthews lands a glancing blow to the side of Burov's head.
Matthews throws the left hand but Burov avoids the punch easily.
Matthews missing with a left hand there. Burov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
Burov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matthews misses with a looping right.
Matthews looks to score with a jab to the body but Burov is just out of range.
Burov clinches.
Burov keeps control of Matthews as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matthews wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burov lands a left hand.
Matthews is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Burov to work.
Matthews looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews is pressed up against the cage. Burov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Matthews down to the mat. Matthews avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Matthews.
Matthews stuffs the takedown attempt from Burov. Burov gets slowly back to his feet.
Michael Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Burov.
Burov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burov is looking to clinch.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.
Burov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Matthews swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burov slips under a jab.
Burov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Matthews.
Burov walks into a jab.
Burov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Matthews throws a lazy right hand but Burov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burov moves out of range of the body kick from Matthews.
Burov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matthews throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throws an overhand right that lands on Burov's shoulder, as Burov tries to avoid the shot.
Burov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Matthews throws the left hand but Burov avoids the punch easily.
Burov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matthews.
A lazy left from Matthews finds it's target.
Matthews misses with a wild combination.
Burov misses with a double jab
and Matthews counters with a straight right hand.
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews misses with a two punch combination.
Burov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matthews lands a nice shot that snaps Burov's head back.
Burov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matthews.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthews misses with a combination
and Burov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Matthews's guard now.
Burov trying to control the position from guard on top but Matthews is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burov has gone for a leg lock! Matthews slips out almost immediately though and dives into Burov's guard.
Matthews throwing strikes but missing.
Matthews works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matthews trying to mount his opponent but Burov defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Matthews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Matthews!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Somebody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes to the cage accompanied by E-17 "Deep". Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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133 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Somebody!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like Joe Somebody has been cut.
Harvey scores with a body shot.
Harvey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somebody moves away.
Harvey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Somebody tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harvey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Somebody somewhat.
Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harvey drops Somebody with a beautiful combination! Somebody stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Harvey is looking for the KO!
Somebody is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harvey drops Somebody with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Somebody! Harvey dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Harvey!
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