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Hilo Fight 25 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Smith!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Madison tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Madison to the ground. Madison escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Madison is trying to improve his position.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Madison, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madison tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Madison is looking for a sweep.
Smith controls the position from side control.
Madison wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Madison is looking for a sweep.
Smith wants to stand but Madison is controlling his arm.
Madison is being controlled here.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madison. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madison takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith is trying to move to mount but Madison reverses beautifully and ends up in Smith's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to stand up but Madison is controlling him.
Madison is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Madison is pushing down on Smith's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smith is fighting to maintain full guard but Madison has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smith punching from the bottom.
Madison tries to pass the half guard into mount. Smith knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Madison is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Smith can do anything to dispel that myth.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Madison in particular looking to stall.
Smith wants to control but Madison is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madison is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Smith knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Smith prevents Madison from improving position.
Madison is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Madison has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Smith tries to reverse the position but Madison maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Smith dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madison is defended easily by Smith.
Smith instigates a clinch.
Madison has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Madison misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith stops a takedown attempt from Madison.
Madison is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Madison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Madison sprawls well.
Smith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Madison tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
James Madison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Madison manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Smith is trying hard to land a takedown here. Madison sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Madison fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Madison shoots for a takedown but Smith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Madison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Madison gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Madison is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Madison not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tony Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
Madison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison tries to strike from the bottom.
Smith stands and throws Madison's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Madison trying to control but Smith flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Smith is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Madison is defending well though. Smith let's go of the attempt for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison is trying to break free.
Madison grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Smith controls the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Smith 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith tries to land a front kick but Madison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Smith attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Smith showed some decent athleticism there.
Smith content to control rather than advance.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Madison defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison wants to get back to full guard but Smith has passed into side control.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Madison is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Madison is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Madison regains half guard.
Madison might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Madison works his way to full guard. Good work.
James Madison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Madison had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Tony Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Smith has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Smith.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Smith!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdoch McNash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McNash has chosen IllEvilHater - Maniac Maggot as his entrance music. 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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249 lbs
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267 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murdoch McNash!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNash works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Nathan Martin has been cut.
McNash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McNash wants it to stay on the feet.
McNash tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from McNash.
Murdoch McNash seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin shoots in but McNash avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Martin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNash lands a big head kick that sends Martin tumbling to the mat! McNash takes a step backwards and waves Martin back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Martin is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McNash pounces like a tiger and cracks Martin with a vicious hook! Martin is down but not out! McNash follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Murdoch McNash!
During a confident post fight interview, Murdoch McNash thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mick Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marley is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by chronnixx they don't know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Counter fighter
Inexperienced |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mick Marley!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe looks to land a combination. Marley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marley shoots in but Monroe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Monroe defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Marley.
Monroe misses the body punch
and Marley counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Marley.
Monroe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Marley to keep the fight standing.
Marley successfully pulls guard.
Marley looking for a guillotine here but Monroe defends easily.
Marley lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Monroe!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley wants to finish this one by submission but Monroe is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Marley.
Monroe is trying desperately to improve position.
Marley looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Monroe tries to lock up and control but Marley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe is working to get back to half guard.
Marley looking to control but Monroe is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Monroe is working to get back to half guard.
Marley throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Monroe because Marley loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Monroe staying busy and making it hard for Marley to control.
Marley not allowing Monroe to control his hands.
Marley trying to control momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Monroe has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marley really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Monroe.
Marley trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Marley is not going to allow Monroe to sit and survive in this position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Marley's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
I really don't envy Monroe right now.
Marley gets his hands free as Monroe looks to control.
Marley controlling well, preventing Monroe from escaping the position.
Monroe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marley on the ground.
Monroe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Marley.
Marley working for the choke.
Marley is persistently looking for the submission but Monroe is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Monroe is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Marley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A shot to the body from Monroe misses
and Marley counters with a big head kick but Monroe shrugs it off.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Marley shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Monroe scores with a body shot.
Monroe scores with a decent looking hook.
Monroe misses with a left hand
and Marley counters with a big head kick but Monroe shrugs it off.
Monroe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marley tries to close the distance and clinch but Monroe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mick Marley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Marley misses with a takedown attempt - Monroe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
James Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Marley.
Monroe misses with a wild body shot.
James Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Monroe scores with a shot to the body.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Monroe lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monroe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Danga de danga de dang - Monroe scores with a four punch combination!
A lazy left from Monroe finds it's target.
Marley lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Monroe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Monroe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Monroe looks to score with a jab to the body but Marley is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Monroe. No joy for Marley on that attempt.
Monroe misses with a body punch
and Marley counters with a nice kick to the body.
Monroe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marley looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Monroe thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a jab.
Monroe misses with a few strikes there.
Marley uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monroe.
Monroe connects with a body shot that sends Marley's belly button to the back.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marley tries to clinch up.
Marley tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Monroe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Monroe dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Monroe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Monroe works Marley's body with a nice hook.
Monroe misses with a shot to the body
and Marley counters with a nice body kick.
Marley misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Monroe misses with a body shot
and Marley counters with a left to the body.
Monroe stuns Marley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Monroe is looking to wear down Marley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Monroe scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marley ducks under a wild hook from Monroe.
Monroe misses with a double jab
and Marley counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Monroe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marley.
Marley shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monroe misses with a jab to the body
and Marley counters with a big head kick but Monroe shrugs it off.
Monroe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Marley makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Monroe really felt that one!
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Marley moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Marley.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good shot there by Monroe.
Monroe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marley.
Monroe misses with a shot to the body
and Marley counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Marley avoids the body shot from Monroe.
Monroe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monroe throws an off balance right hand
and Marley counters with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley closes this distance looking for a takedown but Monroe circles away.
Monroe looks to land a combination. Marley sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Marley looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Monroe is fending him off so far but Marley persists. Nope, Monroe circles away and we're back to standing.
Marley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe just misses with a punch to the body.
Marley takes the fight into the clinch.
Monroe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Monroe's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marley gets control of Monroe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Marley will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Monroe won't allow Marley to sweep him here.
Monroe 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Monroe 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Monroe!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heraclio Caro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Matias Demaestri will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heraclio Caro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caro doesn't manage to clinch there - Demaestri circles away.
Caro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Demaestri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Demaestri stays in close to Caro's body and controls the position.
Demaestri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Demaestri is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Caro has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Demaestri is looking to defend but Caro has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Demaestri! Caro pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Demaestri taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Heraclio Caro!
Our winner, Heraclio Caro, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Luke Bryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felipe Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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138 lbs
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Bryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Kelvin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryan looks to land a combination. Kelvin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bryan swinging wildly here.
Kelvin with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bryan to score with a decent uppercut.
Kelvin is rocked!
Bryan throws a lazy right hand but Kelvin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kelvin is still on wobbly legs! Can Bryan finish him?
Good shot there by Bryan.
Kelvin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kelvin is trying to ground and pound but Bryan uses the momentary lack of control by Kelvin to regain half guard.
Bryan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kelvin is working away from the top position though.
Kelvin stalling.
Kelvin seems to have recovered his senses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryan is trying to maintain the position but Kelvin is very close to passing his half guard.
Kelvin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Felipe Kelvin has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Bryan throws a hook but Kelvin blocks it.
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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bryan is defended easily by Kelvin.
Kelvin gets a double leg takedown into Bryan's guard.
Kelvin lands a couple of digs.
Bryan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kelvin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kelvin passes into half guard.
Bryan is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kelvin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bryan wants to control but Kelvin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bryan is not content to let Kelvin control the position.
Kelvin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kelvin blocks the strikes from Bryan.
Bryan with the active half guard here but Kelvin passes nicely into side control.
Bryan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kelvin controlling the action here.
Kelvin is trying to control the action in half guard but Bryan 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.
A close round but Felipe Kelvin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kelvin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kelvin shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Bryan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kelvin staying calm.
Kelvin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bryan tries to bench press Kelvin off him but Kelvin keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelvin is looking to take a break and control but Bryan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bryan is trying to get back to half guard.
Bryan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kelvin's best efforts.
Kelvin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bryan's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kelvin lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryan is trying to control but can't.
Bryan tries to roll over but Kelvin keeps him under control.
Bryan looking for submissions off his back.
Bryan is trying to control but can't.
Kelvin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bryan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin controlling the position easily from mount.
Bryan is looking to improve his position but Kelvin isn't that keen on the idea.
Kelvin stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryan throws a jab when Kelvin was well out of range.
Horrible takedown by Bryan or perhaps it was just good defense by Kelvin which made him look bad.
Bryan misses with a low kick.
Kelvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryan lands with a right hand.
Kelvin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kelvin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bryan manages to avoid it.
Kelvin misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelvin.
Kelvin tries to clinch but Bryan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Felipe Kelvin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kelvin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bryan closes the distance and clinches up with Kelvin, looking for a takedown. Bryan pushes Kelvin against the cage but Kelvin circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kelvin tries to clinch but Bryan moves out of range.
Bryan jabs Kelvin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kelvin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kelvin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bryan looking for submissions off his back.
Bryan won't allow Kelvin to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Felipe Kelvin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kelvin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kelvin trying to mount his opponent but Bryan defends it.
Bryan is not content to let Kelvin control the position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Felipe Kelvin wasn't active enough on the ground.
Kelvin drops his hands momentarily and Bryan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bryan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kelvin won't be happy with that.
Kelvin is looking for a sweep.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelvin parries the strikes from Bryan easily there. Bryan is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kelvin to escape.
Kelvin managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Bryan.
Kelvin is trying to get back to half guard.
Bryan tries for a kimura but Kelvin is defending well.
Kelvin can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelvin is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bryan's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Bryan! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Kelvin has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Luke Bryan!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Goldmill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm an Adult Now. This should be a great matchup!
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20
135 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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22
139 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Goldmill!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munanaposa needs to keep his hands up - Goldmill had a free shot at his head there.
Goldmill listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munanaposa slips a jab from Goldmill.
Goldmill fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Goldmill getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mickey Goldmill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldmill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Some wild striking there from Goldmill.
Goldmill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munanaposa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Munanaposa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A right-left combo lands from Goldmill.
Goldmill misses with a right hand
and Munanaposa counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
A lull in the action here as Munanaposa stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munanaposa working the head with strikes.
Goldmill is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldmill can't do much from the bottom here.
Munanaposa decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Munanaposa closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Goldmill to the mat! Goldmill manages to get full guard.
Munanaposa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Goldmill is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Goldmill looks winded!
Goldmill keeping full guard, as Munanaposa tries to pass.
Munanaposa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Munanaposa tries to free his leg and advance position but Goldmill is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goldmill is looking for a triangle but Munanaposa pushes his legs off easily.
Goldmill has a closed guard, preventing Munanaposa from standing up.
Munanaposa sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munanaposa looking to pass the guard.
Munanaposa got a little sloppy there for a moment and Goldmill has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Munanaposa has managed to get both his arms back between Goldmill's legs - danger averted.
Munanaposa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of La Tigre Munanaposa.
Goldmill swings widly with a right hand
and Munanaposa counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Goldmill's guard now.
Goldmill wants to sweep here but Munanaposa controlling him for the moment.
Munanaposa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Munanaposa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldmill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munanaposa controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Goldmill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
La Tigre Munanaposa has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Goldmill throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munanaposa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goldmill tries to sprawl but Munanaposa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Munanaposa content to control rather than advance.
Munanaposa drops an elbow to the side of Goldmill's head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munanaposa trying to pass the guard but Goldmill defending well.
Munanaposa seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
La Tigre Munanaposa dominated that round.
That's time! Munanaposa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Donk. Goldmill catches Munanaposa right on the button with a cross.
Munanaposa drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Munanaposa working the ground and pound.
Goldmill tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Munanaposa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Goldmill is trying to escape the position but Munanaposa is controlling the position.
Munanaposa's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Goldmill is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Munanaposa off and has taken his back!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldmill is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Munanaposa knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Munanaposa for a finish.
Munanaposa has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Goldmill working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Munanaposa is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Goldmill has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Munanaposa taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mickey Goldmill!
A very excited looking Mickey Goldmill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Massiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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270 lbs
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270 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Massiv!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Massiv looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huerta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Massiv sprawls well. Massiv wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Huerta gets slowly back to his feet.
Massiv connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huerta momentarily.
Huerta fails with a takedown attempt.
Huerta shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Massiv but Massiv pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Huerta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Huerta with that takedown attempt.
Horrible takedown by Huerta or perhaps it was just good defense by Massiv which made him look bad.
Massiv lands a body shot.
Huerta keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Massiv.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta fails with the takedown.
Huerta shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Massiv as he jumps to the side.
Massiv displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Huerta.
Huerta is breathing heavily.
Massiv tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huerta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Massiv slaps away a takedown attempt from Huerta, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Huerta shoots in but no luck this time.
Huerta shoots in for a double leg but Massiv sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Massiv wants to clinch.
Massiv works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Massiv scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Paul Huerta has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Massiv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Huerta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Huerta shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Massiv pinned against the cage. Massiv gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Huerta takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Massiv tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Massiv stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Massiv wants it to stay on the feet.
Huerta walks into a stiff left hand from Massiv.
Massiv lands a big uppercut and Huerta crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Huerta looks OK. Massiv waves Huerta back to his feet!
Huerta is rocked!
Massiv lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Massiv!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Cardone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Cardone has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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225 lbs
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260 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Cardone!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson lands with a cross.
Bronson keeps Cardone at a distance using the push kick.
Bronson throws a lazy head kick
and Cardone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bronson.
Cardone tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bronson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bronson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bronson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cardone looks for a takedown but Bronson sprawls well.
Cardone looks winded!
Bronson takes the fight into the clinch.
Cardone manages to break the clinch.
Bronson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson thuds a left hand into Cardone's body.
Bronson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cardone at a distance.
Bronson 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.
Bronson clobbers Cardone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bronson thows a body shot but no joy.
Cardone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bronson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Brandon Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Cardone.
Bronson tightens his grip and picks Cardone up, before dumping him to the ground. Cardone manages to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bronson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cardone is keeping the position for now.
Cardone is trying to hold Bronson in close to prevent damage but Bronson has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson controlling the action here.
Bronson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Cardone looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bronson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Cardone is desperately trying to improve his position but Bronson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson with good strikes from the mount here!
Bronson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bronson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cardone is in a horrible position here. Bronson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Bronson looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cardone for as long as he can get away with.
Bronson landing strikes from the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Bronson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cardone!
Cardone has his takedown stuffed
and Bronson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Matt Cardone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bronson jabs Cardone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bronson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cardone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bronson but Bronson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bronson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cardone is breathing heavily.
Bronson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cardone's hands.
Bronson scores with a sloppy right hand. Cardone should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheers as Bronson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cardone doesn't seem phased though.
Bronson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Cardone back to the cage. Bronson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bronson looking to score a takedown here. Cardone is defending well but Bronson drives through and ends up in Cardone's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cardone keeping full guard, as Bronson tries to pass.
Brandon Bronson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cardone 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cardone being controlled here, momentarily.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
We're going to have a standup here because Brandon Bronson wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cardone takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bronson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson wants to clinch but Cardone slips to the side
and Cardone counters by clinching up.
Bronson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bronson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cardone.
Brandon Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Cardone.
Bronson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cardone manages to avoid it.
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronson scores with a kick to the body.
Cardone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice body kick there by Bronson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson digs a good body shot into Cardone's ribs.
Bronson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cardone can do to turn this around?
Bronson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cardone tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cardone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson slowing the pace effectively.
Bronson manages to break the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Bronson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bronson lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice cross by Bronson.
Bronson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cardone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bronson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cardone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bronson is controlling him.
Bronson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cardone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Brandon Bronson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Bronson throws a body punch but Cardone moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Bronson. Beautiful body shot.
Bronson dives in and scores a takedown into Cardone's guard.
Cardone wants to sweep here but Bronson controlling him for the moment.
Bronson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Brandon Bronson.
Cardone is looking to clinch but Bronson is avoiding it.
Bronson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bronson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cardone.
Cardone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Cardone.
Bronson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bronson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bronson cracks a nice hook into Cardone's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bronson!
Bronson has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronson is struggling to control the position.
Cardone blocks a body shot from Bronson.
Bronson has Cardone pressed against the cage.
Cardone wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bronson breaks from the clinch.
Cardone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Matt Cardone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandon Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bronson lands a glancing blow to the side of Cardone's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bronson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Bronson!
Our winner, Brandon Bronson, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Woody Longue (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu has chosen Hawaii - Aloha-Oe as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Woody Longue!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fatu!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu gets tackled into the cage by Longue. Longue maintains the clinch.
Fatu breaks from the clinch.
Fatu looks for a takedown but Longue sprawls well.
Longue scores with a takedown into Fatu's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fatu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Longue from controlling successfully.
Longue sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fatu's guard.
Longue is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Longue thows a huge punch but Fatu dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu pushes Longue off looking to stand but Longue dives back in and keeps control.
Fatu wants to control but Longue is keeping busy.
Fatu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Longue 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.
Longue seems to be working for a kimura but Fatu defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longue tries to pass to full mount but Fatu defends it.
Longue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fatu is trying to stand.
Fatu is trying to maintain the position but Longue is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Longue is staying active.
Fatu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fatu makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fatu.
Longue advances position into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longue trying to control the action but Fatu is working from the bottom.
Fatu gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Longue is thwarting Fatu's attempts to control the position.
Longue seems to be working for a kimura but Fatu defends the submission attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longue wants to pass to mount but Fatu is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Woody Longue will probably get the nod.
That's time! Longue's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Fatu scores with a takedown into Longue's guard.
Fatu trying to control the position from guard on top but Longue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Longue has a closed guard, preventing Fatu from standing up.
Longue has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fatu can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fatu's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fatu slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Longue tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longue is not content to let Fatu control the position.
Longue sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Longue is staying active underneath Fatu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Longue is trying to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Longue is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longue looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fatu passes into side control!
Fatu trying to control the position but Longue is working away.
Longue being controlled for a moment.
Longue is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fatu wants to control but Longue is keeping him busy.
Fatu wants to stand but Longue has his arm trapped.
Fatu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Longue keeps working.
Fatu takes a little break here. Longue wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Fatu wants to control but Longue is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan Fatu has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Fatu throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Longue's waist but Longue gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fatu off to one side.
Longue keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Longue looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fatu won't allow Longue to pass to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fatu gets back to full guard.
Fatu is looking for a triangle but Longue pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Fatu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fatu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Longue tries to avoid it but Fatu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Longue to the ground. Longue escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Longue instigates a clinch.
Fatu is working for takedown but Longue is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fatu breaks the clinch.
Fatu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Longue sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Woody Longue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Fatu.
Fatu shoots in and drives through. Longue sprawls well.
Fatu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Longue counters with a shoot takedown. Fatu fights it but they end up in guard.
Longue showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fatu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fatu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longue working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fatu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Longue gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Longue lands a couple of digs.
Longue throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Longue wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Longue is pushing down on Fatu's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fatu is fighting to maintain full guard but Longue has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fatu looking for submissions off his back.
Longue wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fatu keeps working.
Woody Longue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Longue wants to stand up but Fatu is controlling the position.
Longue decides to stand and escape the position.
Longue stuffs the takedown attempt from Fatu. Fatu gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longue closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fatu's guard.
Fatu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Longue defends it easily.
Longue wants to control from the top but Fatu keeps moving.
Longue drops back, looking for a kneebar! Fatu looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Fatu looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Fatu!
Longue is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longue is not content to let Fatu control the position.
Fatu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Longue haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fatu takes a little break here. Longue wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Woody Longue showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Longue 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Woody Longue!
Our winner, Woody Longue, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Deron Etevem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Etevem comes to the cage accompanied by Vex. Mcdermott has chosen Broken Wings as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Deron Etevem has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Deron Etevem seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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26
145 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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27
145 lbs
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Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deron Etevem!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott 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.
Mcdermott connects with a nice looking jab.
Etevem shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcdermott sprawls well. Mcdermott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Etevem gets slowly back to his feet.
Mcdermott misses with a head kick.
Mcdermott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Etevem, pushing him back against the cage.
Mcdermott breaks from the clinch.
Etevem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mcdermott. Mcdermott obviously looking to wear him down.
Etevem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Etevem tries for a takedown but Mcdermott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deron Etevem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcdermott misses with a body kick.
Mcdermott cracks Etevem with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Etevem shoots in looking for a takedown but Mcdermott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Etevem's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Etevem fails with a takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd cheers as Mcdermott lands an impressive looking overhand right. Etevem doesn't seem phased though.
Etevem is rocked!
It looks like Deron Etevem has been cut.
Mcdermott instigates a clinch.
Etevem is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Etevem tries to score a body lock takedown but Mcdermott shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Etevem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mcdermott gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Etevem is looking for a takedown.
Etevem has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mcdermott avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Etevem can't get the takedown.
Mcdermott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Etevem.
Mcdermott breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A bone on bone clash there as Etevem blocks the leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Etevem.
Etevem has his takedown stuffed
and Mcdermott makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Etevem really felt that one!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Etevem shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Etevem is breathing heavily.
Mcdermott pushes Etevem up against the cage in a clinch.
Etevem is trying to drag Mcdermott to the mat but Mcdermott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mcdermott breaks from the clinch.
Mcdermott has Etevem up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcdermott leaning against his opponent.
Mcdermott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mcdermott looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Etevem closes the distance and clinches up with Mcdermott, looking for a takedown. Etevem pushes Mcdermott against the cage but Mcdermott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mcdermott lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcdermott.
Nice cross by Mcdermott.
Oh Etevem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcdermott gets in close and tags Etevem with a short punch that almost sends Etevem to the mat! Oh Etevem is in big trouble! He turns his back on Mcdermott, trying to create some distance but Mcdermott rushes him, striking wildly and Etevem goes down! The referee tackles Mcdermott into the cage to end the fight! Mcdermott is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Terry Mcdermott! Terry Mcdermott retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Terry Mcdermott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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