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Lost Legends 22 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Matlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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285 lbs
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190 cm
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285 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devin Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Matlock!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matlock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matlock slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Donk. Matlock catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Matlock avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matlock lands a nice looking body shot.
Matlock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matlock rushes Lee and presses him up against the ropes.
Matlock crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Matlock landing knees to the head.
It looks like Devin Lee has been cut.
Matlock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matlock lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Matlock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee is rocked!
Knees in the clinch landing for Matlock.
Matlock with the Thai clinch, moves his hips back and unleashes a brutal knee to the head! Lee drops to the mat in a crumpled heap! Huuuuuuge knee there! WOW!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ben Matlock!
Ben Matlock tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Wilde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Canas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Canas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Wilde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Canas!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wilde counters by moving into the clinch.
Wilde looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Canas drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Canas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wilde is aware though and is defending well.
Canas looking for a sweep. Not yet Canas, not yet.
Wilde is sitting in close to Canas's body. Canas has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wilde is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wilde is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Canas.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joseph Canas!
Joseph Canas decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bentley Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glin Burman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bentley Downer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glin Burman!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Burman. That's going to slow Downer down.
Downer throws a head kick but Burman moves out of range.
Downer drives through and clinches with Burman against the ropes.
Downer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Downer keeps control of Burman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Downer lands an elbow that stopped Burman in his tracks for a moment.
Burman dodges an elbow strike from Downer.
Downer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Downer has him pressed against the ropes.
Burman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Downer tries to clinch but Burman moves out of range.
Downer has closed the distance and engaged Burman in a clinch.
Burman managing to block the knees to the body from Downer.
Burman is trying to break free.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Downer lands an elbow that stopped Burman in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer misses with an elbow strike.
Downer misses with an elbow over the top.
Downer tries to land knees in the clinch but Burman avoids the damage to the body.
Downer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burman has had enough of the clinch but Downer keeps him there for the moment.
Downer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Burman managing to block the knees to the body from Downer.
Downer scores a nice knee to the body.
Downer misses with an elbow strike.
Downer has Burman pressed against the ropes, preventing Burman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Downer misses with an elbow strike.
Burman takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burman.
Downer scores with a knee to the head.
Downer lands an elbow inside.
Burman avoids the elbow strike from Downer, against the ropes.
Burman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Downer.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A frustrated look appears on Burman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Downer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burman avoids it.
Downer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burman blocks it with crossed arms.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Downer throws an elbow but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burman's efforts to push away.
Burman avoiding damage as Downer throws knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Downer dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Burman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Burman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Downer tries to clinch there but Burman circles away.
Burman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burman throws a solid leg kick but Downer takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Burman.
Bentley Downer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Downer avoids the head kick by Burman.
Burman lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Bentley Downer has been cut.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Burman tries a head kick but it misses.
Downer moves in looking to clinch but Burman pushes him off.
Burman throws a right hand that Downer ducks under and follows up with a left that Downer also avoids with ease.
Burman misses with a right hand
and Downer counters by moving into the clinch.
Downer tries to land a knee to the head but Burman blocks with his arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Downer lands a knee to the body.
Burman avoiding damage as Downer throws knees to the body.
Downer working Burman over with knees to the body.
Burman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Burman is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Downer tries to clinch there but Burman circles away.
Burman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Downer moves in looking to clinch but Burman pushes him off.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Burman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burman throws a right and a left that Downer avoids nicely.
Downer has managed to clinch.
Downer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Burman is defending well for now.
Burman blocks an elbow strike.
Burman is looking to break free of the clinch but Downer has double underhooks.
Downer trying to land knees to the body.
Downer lands a nice knee to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Burman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downer lands an elbow inside that Burman shrugs off.
Burman wants to break free but Downer has control.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Downer throws an elbow but misses.
Downer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Downer obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Downer scores with a knee to the head.
Downer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Downer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burman avoids a wild elbow strike from Downer.
Burman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Downer missing with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Downer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bentley Downer's cut.
That's time! Downer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A good leg kick by Burman.
Downer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Burman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burman throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Burman.
Burman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glin Burman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Burman throws a head kick that misses.
Downer wants to clinch.
Burman throws a sloppy head kick and Downer moves out of range easily.
Burman swats away the attempt to clinch by Downer.
Burman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burman keeps the fight on the outside.
Downer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burman scores with a body shot.
Downer doesn't manage to clinch there - Burman circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer checks a leg kick.
Downer throws a head kick that misses.
Downer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Downer missing with a left hand there. Burman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice shot by Burman.
Burman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Downer moves out of range as Burman throws a body kick.
Burman lands a front kick.
Downer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burman managing to block the knees to the body from Downer.
Burman managing to block the knees to the body from Downer.
Burman blocks the elbow strike.
Burman can't break the clinch.
Burman avoiding damage as Downer throws knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downer misses with an elbow over the top.
Downer prevents Burman from breaking the clinch.
Downer lands a damaging elbow.
Burman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burman blocks the elbow strike.
Downer misses with an elbow over the top.
Downer lands a good knee to the midsection. Burman won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burman avoids it.
Burman takes an elbow to the temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Downer throws an elbow but misses.
A knee to the head by Downer.
Downer creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Downer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Bentley Downer's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Downer moves out of range of the body kick.
Burman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burman keeps the fight on the outside.
Burman tries a head kick but it misses.
Burman keeps the fight on the outside.
Burman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch but Burman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Downer tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Burman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Downer slips a jab and a cross from Burman.
Downer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Downer moves in looking to clinch but Burman pushes him off.
Downer rushes Burman and presses him up against the ropes.
Downer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Downer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burman avoids it.
Burman tries to break the clinch but Downer is controlling the position.
Burman is trying to break the clinch but Downer has him pressed against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Burman is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Downer misses with a knee to the head.
Burman takes an elbow to the temple.
Downer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burman.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Downer throws an elbow but misses.
Downer missing with knees to the body.
Downer lands a damaging elbow.
Downer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burman's defenses.
Burman takes an elbow to the temple.
Downer lands an elbow inside.
Downer lands a good knee to the midsection. Burman won't want to take too many of those.
Downer comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burman blocks it with crossed arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downer throws an elbow that misses.
Downer tries a knee to the head but Burman blocks it.
Downer lands an elbow inside.
Burman is trying to break the clinch but Downer is controlling him.
Downer missing with knees to the body.
Downer throws an elbow but it misses.
Downer trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downer tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burman avoids it.
Downer lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Downer looking to throw knees to the head but Burman is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bentley Downer had his way with Glin Burman in that round.
The cut man is working on Bentley Downer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Burman throws a series of strikes that have Downer backpedaling.
Burman is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Burman throws a head kick that misses.
Burman misses with a head kick.
Burman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Glin Burman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Downer is looking to clinch.
Downer moves into the clinch.
Downer putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Burman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Downer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Burman takes an elbow to the temple.
Burman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Downer tries to land knees in the clinch but Burman avoids the damage to the body.
Burman takes an elbow to the forehead.
Downer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burman can do to turn this around?
Downer lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bentley Downer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Burman is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Downer throws an elbow but it misses.
Downer lands a nice elbow.
Downer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burman's defenses.
Burman wants to break the clinch but can't.
Downer looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Downer misses with an elbow strike.
Burman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Downer tries to clinch up.
Glin Burman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight stays on the outside here - Downer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Downer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Downer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burman throws a right and a left that Downer avoids nicely.
Jab by Downer.
Burman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Downer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burman throws a sloppy head kick and Downer moves out of range easily.
Downer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burman.
Burman ducks right into an uppercut from Downer.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Downer is looking to clinch but Burman is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Downer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Burman.
Downer tries to clinch but Burman moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Downer.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burman tries a head kick but it misses.
Burman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bentley Downer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Downer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Bentley Downer!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Bentley Downer!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Bentley Downer!
Bentley Downer wins by unanimous decision!
Bentley Downer very nearly forgot to thank Pirates Powder amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaver comes to the ring accompanied by mind of a maniac. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Beaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Mario!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mario tries to clinch but Beaver moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mario with a poor takedown
and Beaver counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mario thinking.
Mario decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Beaver is looking for a sweep. Mario is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mario is trying to control the action in half guard but Beaver is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mario blocks the strikes from Beaver.
Beaver moves into full guard.
Beaver with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Mario can't handle though.
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!
Beaver striking off his back but it's not causing Mario any problems.
Beaver will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Beaver throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mario wants to control from the top but Beaver keeps moving.
Mario preventing the sweep.
Mario postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beaver wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mario throwing strikes from guard but Beaver blocks nicely.
Beaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mario is one step ahead there.
Beaver lands a decent shot there.
Beaver looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mario is one step ahead there.
Mario pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beaver is keeping the position for now.
Beaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Beaver, not yet.
Mario drops back looking for a leg! Beaver is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Beaver manages to kick Mario off! Mario jumps back into Beaver's guard.
Beaver keeping moving, preventing Mario from controlling successfully.
Beaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Beaver, not yet.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaver throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Beaver wants to sweep here but Mario controlling him for the moment.
Mario trying to control the position from guard on top but Beaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mario engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Carlos Mario wasn't active enough on the ground.
Mario tries for a takedown but Beaver circles away easily
and Beaver counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mario misses with a takedown
and Beaver counters with a right hand to the body.
Matthew Beaver has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Mario.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mario tries to clinch
and Beaver counters with a lovely shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Beaver dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mario throws a body punch but Beaver moves out of range.
Mario moves to clinch but Beaver breaks away
and Beaver holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beaver wants a takedown.
Mario is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Beaver has clasped his hands together around Mario's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Beaver cracks Mario with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Beaver landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Beaver is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaver scoring with punches from side control.
Mario is rocked!
Beaver lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mario is still in real trouble! Can Beaver finish him?
Beaver scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Mario is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Beaver can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matthew Beaver!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Matthew Beaver waved his t-shirt featuring Performance Enhancing Drugs's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evil Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Wait (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wait is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Times Up. The key to victory for Evil Ryu has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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27
148 lbs
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24
149 lbs
2 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Evil Ryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stevie Wait!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Wait counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wait seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wait misses with a head shot. Ryu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wait pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ryu is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wait trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Stevie Wait.
Ryu moves into range and clinches up with Wait.
Ryu breaks the clinch.
Wait misses with a combination
and Ryu counters with a big head kick but Wait shrugs it off.
Ryu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Wait swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ryu tries to clinch
and Wait counters with a takedown into side control.
Wait throws an elbow but Ryu slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu wants to get back to his feet but Wait drags him back down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wait looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Ryu is avoiding damage well.
Wait working the ground and pound from side control.
Wait moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wait throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Ryu works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Wait dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryu tries to clinch but Wait is having none of it.
Ryu tries to clinch up.
Ryu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wait.
Wait fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ryu avoids it really well and circles away.
Ryu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wait counters with a single leg into guard. Ryu didn't expect that.
Ryu wants to get back to his feet but Wait passes into half guard.
Wait is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Ryu reverses the position - he's now on top in Wait's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wait trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Wait bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ryu's guard.
Wait wants to control from the top but Ryu keeps moving.
Ryu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wait throws a strike but Ryu rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wait is trying to keep Ryu in close.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wait working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ryu has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Wait showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wait avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ryu throws a right and a left that Wait avoids nicely.
Wait throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ryu.
Wait throws a good cross that connects.
Ryu fails to land with a series of punches.
Wait dives in and grabs Ryu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ryu pushes down on Wait's head and hops out.
Ryu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Wait, pushing him back against the ropes.
Ryu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evil Ryu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Wait counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wait trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Ryu wants to stand up but Wait is controlling him.
Stevie Wait has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wait swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryu.
Ryu looks to score with a jab to the body but Wait is just out of range.
Ryu wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wait.
Ryu tries to clinch up.
Ryu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wait walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ryu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ryu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ryu throws a nice looking combination but Wait bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab from Wait finds it's way through Ryu's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ryu moves into the clinch successfully.
Ryu lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Ryu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Stevie Wait just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ryu scores with a head kick. Wait tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ryu forces Wait back against the ropes and clinches.
Ryu lands a knee to the body.
Ryu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ryu digs a right hand underneath Wait's ribcage. Wait let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ryu lands an elbow inside.
Ryu misses with a body punch.
Ryu lands a nice knee to the body.
Ryu lands a body shot.
Ryu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wait is rocked!
Wait is trying to drag Ryu to the mat but Ryu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Wait is still on wobbly legs! Can Ryu finish him?
Wait takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ryu with a knee to the head.
Ryu lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wait is pressed against the ropes. Ryu pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Wait! Two more big strikes from Ryu and Wait crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Evil Ryu!
Evil Ryu decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michak Ropuia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Daskalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropuia comes to the ring accompanied by Here comes the pain - Slayer. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Martin Daskalov was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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28
152 lbs
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25
152 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michak Ropuia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Daskalov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daskalov lands with a slapping head kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ropuia fails with the takedown
and Ropuia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Daskalov lands with a kick to the temple. Ropuia shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Daskalov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ropuia misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Daskalov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Daskalov connects with a high kick.
Daskalov lands a high kick!
Ropuia takes a kick to the side of the head.
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!
Ropuia shoots in for a takedown but Daskalov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michak Ropuia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ropuia is breathing heavily.
Daskalov misses with an uppercut. Ropuia saw that one coming.
Ropuia gets caught napping as Daskalov dives in and scores a takedown. Ropuia manages to retain guard.
Daskalov works over Ropuia with some ground and pound from guard.
Daskalov wants to control from the top but Ropuia keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Daskalov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Daskalov is sitting in close to Ropuia's body. Ropuia has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Daskalov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Daskalov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Ropuia.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michak Ropuia!
After winning the bout, Michak Ropuia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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22
143 lbs
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22
148 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Roach!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Roach does a little dance to reset his feet.
Roach ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Roach takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stevens, as that shot connected.
Roach shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stevens napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Stevens struggling a bit here.
Stevens tries to buck Roach off but Roach is having none of it.
Roach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roach is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Roach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Roach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roach has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Stevens pushes Roach away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Roach gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Stevens tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Roach wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roach has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Roach pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Roach goes for an armbar but Stevens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stevens.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stevens accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevens can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevens trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roach's guard.
Stevens has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roach throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Roach dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Roach shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
Stevens jabs Roach right on the nose. Roach blinks but takes it well.
Stevens throws the left hand but Roach avoids the punch easily.
Stevens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevens lands a slapping body shot.
Roach shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Roach was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roach is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevens is defending well.
Roach is trying to get an arm triangle but Stevens is defending well.
Stevens tries to bench press Roach off him but Roach keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens struggling a bit here.
Stevens is trying to improve his position.
Roach trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
Stevens tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Roach is looking for the choke from the back position but Stevens is controlling his hands well.
Roach is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevens for a finish.
Roach working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Roach's arms.
Stevens tries to escape but Roach has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roach keeps control of the position easily here as Stevens tries to buck him off.
Roach working for a choke but Stevens is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roach is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Roach showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Stevens lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stevens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Stevens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Roach has time to react.
Roach walks into a jab.
Stevens throws a hook to the side of Roach's head but Roach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Roach throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Decent striking displayed by Stevens there.
Stevens throws a hook but Roach blocks it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Roach.
Stevens throws a lazy right hand but Roach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Stevens scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Roach doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roach.
Stevens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roach looking to score a takedown here. Stevens is defending well but Roach drives through and ends up in Stevens's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens wants to stand and escape but Roach is having none of it.
Stevens pulls Roach in close to prevent any damage.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stevens trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lance Stevens just wasn't active enough.
Stevens misses with a lunging right hand
and Roach counters with a shoot takedown. Stevens fights it but they end up in guard.
Stevens looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevens, not yet.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
Roach is pushing down on Stevens's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stevens is fighting to maintain full guard but Roach has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to control but Roach is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roach not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Roach moves nicely into side control.
Roach tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Roach has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Roach is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevens is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Roach trying to control the action but Stevens is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Bobby Roach just about did enough to take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roach bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Stevens.
Roach misses with a hook. Stevens ducked under it nicely.
Stevens throws a body punch but Roach moves out of range.
Roach avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Stevens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Roach counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stevens!
Stevens is trying to buck Roach off.
Roach wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Roach working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stevens struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevens keeps working.
Stevens struggling a bit here.
Stevens is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stevens is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Roach has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Roach tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Roach trying to control the position but Stevens is working away.
Stevens tries to improve position but can't.
Roach thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Roach has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Stevens!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stevens is looking to improve his position but Roach isn't that keen on the idea.
Roach working for a submission but Stevens is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Roach dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Roach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Roach keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Stevens avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stevens lands an overhand right.
Lance Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roach tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stevens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Roach somewhat.
Stevens throws an overhand right that lands on Roach's shoulder, as Roach tries to avoid the shot.
Roach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stevens blocks a jab.
Roach throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Roach fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Roach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevens misses with an uppercut. Roach saw that one coming.
Stevens throws a jab but it's blocked by Roach.
Lance Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stevens avoids the body shot from Roach.
Roach throws a hook to the side of Stevens's head but Stevens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roach takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevens slips a jab from Roach.
Roach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Roach looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
Lance Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Roach.
Roach has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Roach fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens loads up on a big right hand but Roach slips the punch.
Roach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stevens.
Roach avoids the body shot from Stevens.
Roach throws a leg kick but Stevens checks it.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevens throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stevens looks to land a left hand but Roach moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Stevens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roach.
Roach fails to land the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roach slips under a jab.
Roach throws a jab when Stevens was well out of range.
Stevens lands a jab to the nose.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Roach has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Bobby Roach!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Bobby Roach!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Bobby Roach!
Bobby Roach wins by unanimous decision!
Bobby Roach made sure to mention his sponsor, Pirates Powder in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dada Chisaraokwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naga has chosen Wildes Ding as his entrance music. Dada Chisaraokwu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Boca Naga's chin.
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26
289 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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21
293 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dada Chisaraokwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boca Naga!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisaraokwu misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chisaraokwu is defended easily by Naga.
Naga throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chisaraokwu was covering up waiting for the punch and Naga finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Naga wants to control from the top but Chisaraokwu keeps moving.
Naga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Naga throws a big elbow that misses.
Naga is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Naga lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Naga lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Naga engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisaraokwu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Naga on the ground.
Naga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naga working some strikes from top position.
Chisaraokwu has his foot on Naga's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Naga works his way back into a safe position though.
Naga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Naga trying to control the position from guard on top but Chisaraokwu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Naga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Naga preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chisaraokwu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naga drops back looking for a leg! Chisaraokwu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chisaraokwu manages to kick Naga off! Naga jumps back into Chisaraokwu's guard.
Chisaraokwu keeping moving, preventing Naga from controlling successfully.
Naga with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chisaraokwu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Naga postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Naga looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boca Naga dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Naga shoots in but Chisaraokwu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Naga shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chisaraokwu pinned against the ropes. Chisaraokwu gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Naga scores with a jab to the jaw.
Naga closes the distance and clinches.
Naga wants the takedown. Chisaraokwu is fighting it off but Naga persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chisaraokwu's guard against the ropes.
Chisaraokwu wants to get back to his feet but Naga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Naga pushes down on Chisaraokwu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Naga is looking to stall here but Chisaraokwu recovers full guard.
Naga tries to free his leg and advance position but Chisaraokwu is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisaraokwu keeping moving, preventing Naga from controlling successfully.
Chisaraokwu wants to sweep but no luck.
Naga working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Chisaraokwu's head.
Naga seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chisaraokwu has momentary wrist control but Naga slips an elbow through the middle.
Boca Naga has got the better of the ground game so far.
Naga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Naga pushes down on Chisaraokwu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Naga connects with a nice short shot to Chisaraokwu's temple.
Naga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chisaraokwu keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Naga missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Naga thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chisaraokwu's head.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Chisaraokwu wants to control but Naga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Naga seems content to control.
Chisaraokwu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Chisaraokwu tries to get out of the position.
Chisaraokwu tries to get to full guard but Naga has control of the leg.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naga trying to control the action but Chisaraokwu is working from the bottom.
Naga passes to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boca Naga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Naga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Naga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Naga in side control, throwing shots but Chisaraokwu defends.
Naga is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chisaraokwu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Naga controlling the position from side mount.
Naga working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Chisaraokwu is trying to control Naga's posture but Naga avoids it.
Naga has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Naga is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chisaraokwu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Chisaraokwu is looking for a sweep.
Naga wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chisaraokwu keeps working.
The strikes coming from Naga are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Chisaraokwu is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Naga lands a decent elbow from side control.
Chisaraokwu is not content to let Naga control the position.
Naga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naga thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Chisaraokwu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Naga asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Naga working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boca Naga really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chisaraokwu misses the jab.
Dada Chisaraokwu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Naga instigates a clinch.
Chisaraokwu stalling in the clinch but Naga improves position.
Naga has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Chisaraokwu is trying to keep an underhook but Naga manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Naga lands a nice short elbow.
Naga scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Naga is trying to control. Chisaraokwu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naga is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Naga thows a huge punch but Chisaraokwu dodges it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naga working over Chisaraokwu with some ground and pound. Chisaraokwu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga is trying to control. Chisaraokwu wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Naga misses with a head shot. Chisaraokwu uses the momentum to regain guard.
Chisaraokwu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naga distracts Chisaraokwu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chisaraokwu controls Naga momentarily but Naga frees himself.
Naga missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Naga slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Naga advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga throws a strike aimed at the side of Chisaraokwu's head but Chisaraokwu avoids it well.
Chisaraokwu is looking to reverse the position.
Naga advances nicely into full mount.
Naga in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naga is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chisaraokwu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chisaraokwu!
Naga is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chisaraokwu stopping the sweep attempt from Naga.
Naga controls Chisaraokwu momentarily but Chisaraokwu frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boca Naga dominated that fourth 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A lazy left from Naga finds it's target.
Naga cracks Chisaraokwu with a good jab.
Chisaraokwu fails with a takedown attempt.
Naga drives through with a takedown into Chisaraokwu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chisaraokwu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Naga throws a big elbow that misses.
Naga throws an elbow that misses. Chisaraokwu uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naga's guard. Nice move by Chisaraokwu!
Naga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chisaraokwu's guard.
Chisaraokwu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Naga!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Naga is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naga sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Naga is pressing down on Chisaraokwu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chisaraokwu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Naga is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Chisaraokwu is aware though and is defending well.
Chisaraokwu tries to free his leg and advance position but Naga is retaining full guard.
Chisaraokwu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chisaraokwu tries to stand but Naga is controlling from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Naga is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chisaraokwu defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Naga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chisaraokwu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Naga's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naga looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Naga wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Chisaraokwu is now in half guard.
Naga wants to control but Chisaraokwu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Naga gets full guard.
Dada Chisaraokwu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naga seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Naga wants to sweep but no luck.
Naga trying to strike off his back.
Naga has his foot on Chisaraokwu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chisaraokwu works his way back into a safe position though.
Naga wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Naga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chisaraokwu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chisaraokwu has gone for a leg lock! Naga slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chisaraokwu's guard.
Boca Naga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Naga content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boca Naga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naga has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Boca Naga!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Boca Naga!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Boca Naga!
Boca Naga wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Boca Naga, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike OMalley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike OMalley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OMalley lands a body shot.
OMalley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
ODonnell stuffs the takedown attempt from OMalley. OMalley gets slowly back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from OMalley. Those never looked like landing.
OMalley changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. ODonnell tries to avoid it but OMalley manages to keep hold of a leg and drag ODonnell to the ground. ODonnell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
ODonnell throws a nice head kick!
ODonnell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of OMalley's head.
ODonnell lands a high kick!
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!
ODonnell keeps the fight on the outside.
ODonnell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OMalley.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike OMalley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ODonnell swings away with a body shot that misses
and OMalley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
OMalley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by ODonnell.
ODonnell scoring well with a low kick there.
ODonnell jabs OMalley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
ODonnell throws a head kick that misses.
ODonnell slaps away a takedown attempt from OMalley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OMalley avoids the body shot from ODonnell.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from ODonnell, right into the meat.
OMalley shoots in and drives through. ODonnell sprawls well.
OMalley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
ODonnell throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
OMalley is breathing heavily.
OMalley closes this distance looking for a takedown but ODonnell circles away.
ODonnell moves into the clinch successfully.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, ODonnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
ODonnell misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for ODonnell.
OMalley jumps guard but ODonnell turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
ODonnell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
ODonnell working OMalley over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ODonnell misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OMalley letting ODonnell take a breather here.
OMalley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. ODonnell smiles and moves away.
ODonnell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by OMalley.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from OMalley.
ODonnell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from OMalley.
ODonnell lands a left and a right that send OMalley crashing to the mat, dazed. ODonnell thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
OMalley is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
OMalley circles away from the clinch attempt.
OMalley shoots in and drives through. ODonnell sprawls well.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for OMalley. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
ODonnell digs a good hook to OMalley's body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from ODonnell. OMalley shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryce ODonnell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
ODonnell lands a hook that stumbles OMalley back into the ropes. ODonnell follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping OMalley to the canvas! ODonnell pounces and lands several unanswered shots - OMalley has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bryce ODonnell!
Bryce ODonnell took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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