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Hilo Fight 28 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Ricorado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Derpens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Ricorado could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Samuel Derpens's chin.
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203 lbs
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212 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Ricorado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Derpens!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derpens throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Ricorado's head.
Derpens moves into range and clinches up with Ricorado.
Ricorado wants to break the clinch but can't.
Derpens dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Derpens using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ricorado drops down looking for an ankle pick but Derpens pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ricorado shoots in but no luck this time.
Derpens tries to clinch but Ricorado is having none of it.
Derpens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ricorado paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ricorado throws a leg kick but Derpens moved away.
Derpens connects with a high kick.
Derpens fails to land with a series of punches.
Ricorado closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Derpens to the mat! Derpens manages to get full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Derpens pushes a forearm under Ricorado's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Ricorado is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Samuel Derpens!
Samuel Derpens was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Provocative Clothes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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223 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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, Provocative Clothes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson scores with a jab to the body.
Clothes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lundgrenson checks a low kick from Clothes.
Lundgrenson loads up on a big right hand but Clothes slips the punch.
Lundgrenson lands a body shot.
Clothes throws a leg kick but Lundgrenson checks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Lundgrenson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lundgrenson moves out of range of the body kick from Clothes.
Clothes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clothes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Clothes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lundgrenson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Clothes at a distance.
Lundgrenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Clothes wants to clinch up but Lundgrenson keeps it at a distance.
Lundgrenson lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clothes shoots in looking for a takedown but Lundgrenson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clothes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lundgrenson stalks Clothes and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Clothes's face. Clothes staggers backwards, shaken.
Lundgrenson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lundgrenson throws a hook but Clothes avoids it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Clothes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lundgrenson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lundgrenson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lundgrenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lundgrenson loads up on a big right hand but Clothes slips the punch.
Clothes takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab lands there for Lundgrenson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundgrenson tests Clothes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lundgrenson throws out a powerful jab.
Lundgrenson scores with a three punch combo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clothes shoots in for a double leg but Lundgrenson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Provocative Clothes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lundgrenson lands with a right hand.
Lundgrenson throws a lazy right hand but Clothes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice shot lands for Lundgrenson.
Clothes is rocked!
Lundgrenson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Clothes drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lundgrenson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Clothes's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dolph Lundgrenson!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Micah Latote (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ahmad Issa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Issa comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The King of Kings kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Micah Latote has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micah Latote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ahmad Issa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Latote moves into the clinch.
Issa looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Latote scores with a shot to the side of Issa's head.
Issa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Latote fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Latote is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Issa like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Issa from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Micah Latote!
Micah Latote seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heath Chappell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franck Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heath Chappell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franck Miller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chappell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Miller drops his hands momentarily and Chappell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chappell throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Franck Miller has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chappell.
Chappell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chappell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller avoids the head kick by Chappell.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chappell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chappell tries to land a front kick but Miller steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Miller throws a series of punches but Chappell avoids them all with ease.
Chappell tries a head kick but it misses.
Chappell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chappell.
Miller misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chappell misses with an uppercut. Miller saw that one coming.
Chappell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chappell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Miller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Chappell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chappell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chappell throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Chappell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chappell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller looks to land a combination. Chappell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Miller rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Chappell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Miller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Miller lands a jab to the nose.
Miller scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Miller throws a series of punches but Chappell avoids them all with ease.
Miller looks winded!
Miller throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chappell misses with a head kick.
Chappell throws a sloppy head kick and Miller moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Miller. Those never looked like landing.
Heath Chappell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chappell throws a nice head kick!
Miller tried to score with a low kick but Chappell checks it.
Chappell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Heath Chappell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chappell lands with a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell dodges the punch combination from Miller.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chappell.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
Miller takes a kick to the side of the head.
Miller on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chappell defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chappell.
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller looks to land a combination but Chappell avoids it well.
Chappell lands a big head kick that sends Miller to the canvas! Chappell follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heath Chappell!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Heath Chappell made sure he mentioned The Dark Side, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Tulfo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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194 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erwin Tulfo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tulfo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vieira rushes Tulfo and presses him up against the cage.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tulfo avoids it.
Vieira landing knees to the head.
It looks like Erwin Tulfo has been cut.
Tulfo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Vieira with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Vieira blocks the elbow strike.
Vieira missing with knees to the body.
Vieira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Tulfo looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tulfo avoids it.
Tulfo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vieira lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Vieira using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vieira pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira lands a jab-cross combination.
Vieira throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tulfo's head.
Vieira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tulfo.
Tulfo swats away the attempt to clinch by Vieira.
Tulfo thows a leg kick but Vieira checks it
and Vieira counters with a shoot takedown. Tulfo fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tulfo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Tulfo keeps moving.
Vieira passes into half guard.
Vieira trying to control the action but Tulfo is working from the bottom.
Vieira is looking for a kimura here.
Vieira seems to be working for a kimura but Tulfo defends the submission attempt.
Tulfo is not content to let Vieira control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tulfo is just riding it out for now. Vieira eventually gives up the hold.
Tulfo is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tulfo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira is working for a kimura but Tulfo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vieira wants to work for an arm triangle but Tulfo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but Tulfo is defending well.
Tulfo is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
Vieira is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Tulfo to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Tulfo keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tulfo's guard.
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tulfo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tulfo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Vieira scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tulfo is refusing to be controlled, as Vieira sits in half guard.
Tulfo looks like he's trying to stand up.
Tulfo wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
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!
Tulfo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Erwin Tulfo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tulfo misses with a body kick.
Vieira lands a head kick!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tulfo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Vieira counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vieira tries to clinch up but Tulfo circles away and keeps his distance.
Leo Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Tulfo is avoiding it.
Vieira moves into range and clinches up with Tulfo.
Vieira blocks an elbow strike.
Vieira escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Vieira tries to clinch but Tulfo moves out of range.
A combination from Tulfo does no damage.
Vieira uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tulfo.
Vieira lands a head kick!
Vieira drives through and clinches with Tulfo against the cage.
Tulfo is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Vieira there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tulfo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tulfo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tulfo throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira doesn't manage to clinch there - Tulfo circles away.
Vieira is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Tulfo circles away.
A slow jab from Tulfo misses its intended target.
Tulfo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches.
Tulfo misses with an elbow over the top.
Vieira breaks from the clinch.
Vieira throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tulfo.
Vieira tries to clinch but Tulfo is having none of it.
Tulfo gets tackled into the cage by Vieira. Vieira maintains the clinch.
Tulfo managing to block the knees to the body from Vieira.
Tulfo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tulfo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vieira ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vieira no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vieira pushes Tulfo off and scrambles back to his feet.
Tulfo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vieira tries to close the distance and clinch but Tulfo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tulfo tries to score with a low kick but Vieira moves his leg out of the way.
Vieira has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tulfo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tulfo avoids it.
Tulfo throws an elbow that misses.
Tulfo managing to block the knees to the body from Vieira.
Vieira scores a nice knee to the body.
Vieira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tulfo avoids it.
Vieira gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tulfo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Vieira is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tulfo can do to turn this around?
Vieira tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tulfo avoids it.
Tulfo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tulfo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leo Vieira has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tulfo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Vieira's brow.
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Some wild striking there from Tulfo.
Vieira fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tulfo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tulfo tries to keep at a distance but Vieira has taken the fight into the clinch.
Vieira working Tulfo over with knees to the body.
Tulfo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vieira's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vieira bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Vieira changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira throws a head kick that Tulfo semi-blocks.
Vieira is looking to clinch but Tulfo is avoiding it.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Tulfo circles away.
Tulfo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vieira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tulfo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vieira - the referee stops the clock and Tulfo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vieira. Tulfo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vieira throws a head kick that misses.
Vieira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tulfo, pushing him back against the cage.
Tulfo avoiding damage as Vieira throws knees to the body.
Vieira trying to land knees to the body.
Vieira crunches a lovely knee into Tulfo's ribcage.
Vieira manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tulfo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vieira pulls Tulfo in to control the position.
Vieira is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tulfo has his hands clasped together but Vieira extends and breaks Tulfo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Vieira.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Leo Vieira!
A very excited looking Leo Vieira 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renan Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Cuban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renan Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Cuban!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Cuban looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Cuban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Silvas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
It looks like Pete Cuban has been cut.
Cuban has taken the fight to the clinch.
Silva lands a shoulder strike.
Cuban goes for a takedown attempt but Silva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cuban lands with a nice combination. Silva backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva leaves Cuban with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Renan Silva has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Cuban.
Cuban throws a nice looking combination but Silva bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Silva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cuban can't get the takedown.
Silva connects with a knee to the head.
Cuban looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuban breaks the clinch.
Silva drives through and clinches with Cuban against the cage.
Silva throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Silva lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cuban backwards.
Silva prevents Cuban from breaking the clinch.
Silva controlling the action here for a moment.
Silva connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cuban's face.
Silva misses with some punches.
Cuban is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cuban tries to pull guard but Silva won't allow it.
Silva softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Cuban has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Silva avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Silva.
Nice body punch from Silva - that landed with a thud.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
Cuban is rocked!
Silva has Cuban pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Cuban is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Silva - that's hurt Cuban badly! Oh, another knee lands and Cuban is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Cuban doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Renan Silva!
Renan Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Wojtk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtk comes to the cage accompanied by Lunatic Fringe, Red Rider. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
183 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
26
179 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Wojtk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez lands a left and a right that send Wojtk crashing to the mat, dazed. Gonzalez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Wojtk is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wojtk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonzalez's half guard.
Oh Wojtk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Wojtk wants to pass to mount but Gonzalez is defending the position.
Wojtk seems to have got his legs back now.
Wojtk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wojtk wants to take a breather but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Wojtk throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gonzalez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wojtk.
Wojtk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gonzalez's head.
Wojtk wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Wojtk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wojtk 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.
Wojtk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk drops an elbow to the side of Gonzalez's head.
Wojtk is taking a breather. Gonzalez says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gonzalez is staying active underneath Wojtk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wojtk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wojtk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wojtk sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
Gonzalez wants to get back to his feet.
Wojtk has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wojtk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wojtk throwing shots but Gonzalez is blocking nicely.
Wojtk stalling.
Wojtk'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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Damon Wojtk wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Wojtk.
Gonzalez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wojtk landing a few strikes.
Wojtk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wojtk prevents Gonzalez from escaping the position.
Wojtk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wojtk working the head with strikes.
Wojtk looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gonzalez is avoiding damage well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Wojtk dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gonzalez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wojtk.
Wojtk is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gonzalez's half guard.
Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Wojtk.
Wojtk stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wojtk.
Wojtk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojtk keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
Wojtk wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Wojtk is nestled in close to Gonzalez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wojtk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gonzalez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wojtk. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gonzalez is trying to stand back up but Wojtk is controlling him
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wojtk.
Wojtk is working for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending it quite comfortably.
Gonzalez won't allow Wojtk to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up here but Wojtk is controlling him well.
Wojtk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wojtk sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gonzalez defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Wojtk wants to pass the guard but Gonzalez is defending well.
Wojtk stops Gonzalez from getting back to his feet.
Wojtk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wojtk lands strikes from half guard.
Wojtk is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Gonzalez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wojtk.
Wojtk trying to control from half guard but Gonzalez is working away.
Gonzalez is trying to stand.
Wojtk is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wojtk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wojtk passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damon Wojtk dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Wojtk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Wojtk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Gonzalez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Wojtk is working Gonzalez over with some ground and pound from side control.
Wojtk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gonzalez, who protects the arm well.
Wojtk thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wojtk fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gonzalez throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Wojtk goes for a double leg but Gonzalez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gonzalez continues to drive forward.
Gonzalez is pressed up against the cage. Wojtk has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gonzalez down to the mat. Gonzalez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A combination from Gonzalez does no damage.
Gonzalez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gonzalez lands with an uppercut that bounces Wojtk off the cage and back into range.
Gonzalez throws a series of punches but Wojtk avoids them all with ease.
Gonzalez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wojtk scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wojtk wants to free his trapped foot but Gonzalez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Damon Wojtk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzalez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wojtk.
Gonzalez is not content to let Wojtk control the position.
Gonzalez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wojtk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gonzalez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wojtk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Damon Wojtk just wasn't active enough.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wojtk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damon Wojtk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez throws a right hand that Wojtk ducks under and follows up with a left that Wojtk also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wojtk cracks Gonzalez with a good jab.
Wojtk gets a takedown into half guard.
Gonzalez is rocked!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wojtk in particular looking to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wojtk stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wojtk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wojtk is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Wojtk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzalez but Gonzalez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wojtk is defended easily by Gonzalez.
Danga de danga de dang - Gonzalez scores with a four punch combination!
Damon Wojtk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gonzalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Damian Gonzalez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wojtk manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gonzalez on his heels. He'll look to pass Gonzalez's guard now, I'm sure.
Wojtk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wojtk slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damon Wojtk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wojtk, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damon Wojtk!
A victorious Damon Wojtk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximo Katakutan looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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215 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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165 lbs
9 - 9 - 1 |
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Counter fighter
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katakutan checks a leg kick.
Katakutan thuds a left hand into Thomas's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katakutan.
Thomas shoots in but no luck this time.
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Katakutan sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas is thwarting Katakutan's attempts to control the position.
Katakutan has one foot on Thomas's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Katakutan scores with a four punch combination!
Thomas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Katakutan defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katakutan thumps Thomas with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Katakutan shows good takedown defense.
Katakutan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thomas dives in for a single leg takedown but Katakutan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Katakutan is pressed up against the cage. Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Katakutan down to the mat. Katakutan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Katakutan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan is looking to stand up but Thomas isn't so interested in that idea.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Katakutan.
Thomas has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Katakutan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Katakutan.
Katakutan pulls Thomas in close to his closed guard and prevents Thomas from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Katakutan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Maximo Katakutan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Katakutan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Katakutan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Katakutan counters with a head kick. That will keep Thomas thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Katakutan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Katakutan counters with a good low kick that Thomas was not able to check.
Katakutan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Katakutan cracks the inside of Thomas's front leg.
An inside leg kick lands from Katakutan.
Katakutan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Katakutan catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Katakutan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Katakutan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Katakutan wants it to stay on the feet.
Katakutan feints a jab promting Thomas to slip. Katakutan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thomas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Katakutan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Katakutan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A nice combination there by Katakutan.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Katakutan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thomas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Katakutan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Katakutan is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Katakutan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Katakutan is breathing heavily.
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Katakutan is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Katakutan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
Thomas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Katakutan defending well though.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Katakutan is defending well.
Katakutan is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
Katakutan pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
Katakutan is defending against the submission attempts here by Thomas.
Katakutan is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Katakutan avoid being mounted?
Thomas thows a huge punch but Katakutan dodges it nicely.
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Katakutan sees it coming and defends easily.
Thomas is working for a kimura but Katakutan is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Katakutan defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Katakutan avoid being mounted?
Thomas prevents Katakutan from standing back up.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Katakutan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Katakutan defending well.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Katakutan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan is looking to improve his position.
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Katakutan defends it well.
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Katakutan defends the submission attempt.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Katakutan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Katakutan regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Thomas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Thomas looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Katakutan digs a good hook to Thomas's body.
Katakutan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Katakutan sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A punch combination from Katakutan misses.
Katakutan scores with a leg kick.
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Thomas tries for a kimura but Katakutan is defending well.
Katakutan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Thomas's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Katakutan avoid being mounted?
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thomas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Katakutan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thomas.
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Katakutan manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas misses with a takedown
and Katakutan counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katakutan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thomas.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Katakutan tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Katakutan to the ground. Katakutan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Katakutan jabs at Thomas's body.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Katakutan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Katakutan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Katakutan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Katakutan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Katakutan manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Katakutan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Katakutan throwing strikes here but Thomas is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Katakutan punishing his opponent with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katakutan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Thomas is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Katakutan looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Katakutan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Katakutan landing shots from mount.
Thomas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas working to try and regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximo Katakutan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Katakutan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximo Katakutan!
Maximo Katakutan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick James Magnaye (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Magnaye comes to the cage accompanied by Here comes the Boom. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derrick James Magnaye!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace moves to clinch but Magnaye breaks away
and Magnaye counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard.
Magnaye wants to pass the guard but Wallace is keeping the position.
Magnaye is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace is pulling down on Magnaye's head. It's preventing any offense from Magnaye, at least for the moment.
Wallace manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wallace blocks Magnaye's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Magnaye is trying desperately to improve position.
Wallace trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wallace lands a heavy elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Magnaye throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Magnaye throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wallace blocks Magnaye's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Magnaye swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Magnaye working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wallace cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnaye defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Wallace.
Magnaye throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Wallace prevents Magnaye from getting the reversal.
Wallace working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Magnaye sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Wallace blocks the strikes from Magnaye.
Magnaye punching from the bottom.
Wallace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnaye's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye punching from the bottom.
Magnaye missing with punches from the bottom.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magnaye is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magnaye punching from the bottom.
It looks like Wallace is going to stand back up.
Wallace tries to pass the half guard into mount. Magnaye knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Wallace blocks the strikes from Magnaye.
Magnaye flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wallace tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magnaye.
Magnaye throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magnaye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Magnaye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wallace stands up out of Magnaye's guard for a moment - Magnaye manages to land a nice upkick.
Magnaye on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Magnaye tries to get out of the position.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom.
Wallace thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Magnaye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace won't allow Magnaye to get back to his feet.
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!
Magnaye trying to strike off his back.
Wallace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Magnaye won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnaye trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magnaye throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Magnaye throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Magnaye lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wallace!
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 Derrick James Magnaye will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wallace closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Derrick James Magnaye has been cut.
Magnaye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace misses with the combination.
Wallace swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Magnaye counters with a takedown into side control.
Magnaye moves into full mount!
Magnaye is trying to take his opponent's back.
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.
Magnaye forces the positional change into back control.
Magnaye looking to break Wallace's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wallace remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Magnaye will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Wallace looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wallace wants to control his opponent's hands but Magnaye gets his hands free.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye tightening his grip on Wallace, looking for the choke.
Wallace defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Magnaye's arms.
Wallace is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Magnaye gets his way!
Derrick James Magnaye overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace holding both Magnaye 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Wallace has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Wallace defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Magnaye's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace trying to control the action but Magnaye just sinks the hooks in.
Wallace preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Magnaye.
Magnaye 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, Wallace has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Magnaye patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick James Magnaye dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Derrick James Magnaye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wallace throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wallace wants to clinch up but Magnaye keeps it at a distance.
William Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magnaye keeps the fight on the outside.
Wallace looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wallace throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wallace throws a leg kick that misses.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Wallace scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace throws a right and a left that Magnaye avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaye avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wallace misses with a combination
and Magnaye counters with a single leg into guard. Wallace didn't expect that.
Magnaye drops back looking for a leg! Wallace is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wallace manages to kick Magnaye off! Magnaye jumps back into Wallace's guard.
Magnaye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wallace swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye has gone for a leg lock! Wallace slips out almost immediately though and dives into Magnaye's guard.
Magnaye 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye keeping full guard, as Wallace tries to pass.
Magnaye is striking off his back. Wallace thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magnaye punching from the bottom.
Magnaye manages to get to full guard.
Magnaye striking off his back but it's not causing Wallace any problems.
Magnaye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Magnaye lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Magnaye doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Magnaye throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wallace wants to get up but he can't break Magnaye's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wallace advances to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magnaye wants to improve his position but Wallace is controlling well.
Magnaye is pressing down on Wallace's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magnaye doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Magnaye striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Wallace is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Derrick James Magnaye did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Derrick James Magnaye's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No joy there for Wallace, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Magnaye circles away.
Wallace throws a combination that misses
and Magnaye counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wallace won't be happy with that.
Magnaye passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Wallace!
Magnaye wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wallace is trying to escape the mount.
Wallace defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Magnaye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace prevents Magnaye from taking his back.
Wallace wants to try and get back to his feet.
Magnaye is looking to work his way around to Wallace's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye moves to the back position.
Wallace manages to reverse the position and now he's in Magnaye's guard. Nice work there by Wallace.
Wallace is looking to stand up but Magnaye won't let him.
Wallace is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Magnaye trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Magnaye is striking from the bottom but Wallace uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
It looks like Wallace is going to stand back up.
Magnaye scores with a few weak punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wallace thows a huge punch but Magnaye dodges it nicely.
Magnaye landing small, sideways elbows.
Magnaye missing with punches from the bottom.
Magnaye misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magnaye missing with punches from the bottom.
Magnaye flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Magnaye throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Wallace manages to pass to side control.
Wallace in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Magnaye throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Magnaye is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Magnaye prevents Wallace from moving into mount.
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Magnaye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Magnaye manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wallace's best efforts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magnaye missing with punches from the bottom.
Magnaye landing strikes from the bottom.
Magnaye scores with a few weak punches.
Wallace is trying to control. Magnaye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wallace working over Magnaye with some ground and pound. Magnaye looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Magnaye misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Magnaye tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick James Magnaye had his way with William Wallace in that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick James Magnaye's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Magnaye moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace lands a two punch combo.
Wallace fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good work by Magnaye as he checks the leg kick.
Wallace misses with a double jab
and Magnaye counters with a takedown into side control.
Wallace is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Magnaye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wallace knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magnaye tries to move to full mount but Wallace actually manages to regain half guard.
Magnaye is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wallace trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Magnaye is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Magnaye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Magnaye prevents Wallace from getting back to his feet.
Wallace bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Magnaye's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Magnaye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Magnaye punching from the bottom.
Magnaye flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Magnaye is staying active underneath Wallace, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magnaye missing with punches from the bottom.
Wallace wants to control but Magnaye is keeping him busy.
Wallace wants to stand up but Magnaye is controlling the position.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wallace thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Magnaye's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magnaye has hold of Wallace's hands but Wallace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Magnaye throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Magnaye missing with punches from the bottom.
Magnaye is trying to get back to full guard.
Wallace not doing much here.
Wallace trying to control from half guard but Magnaye is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wallace looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Magnaye with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wallace tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Magnaye.
Magnaye tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to William Wallace.
I think Magnaye has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 48:47
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Derrick James Magnaye!
Derrick James Magnaye retains his middleweight title!
Derrick James Magnaye was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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FIGHT
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