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HCC 15: Big Guns PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Forte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Forte is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Weston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Forte!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Forte.
Forte moves into the clinch.
Weston tries to pull guard but Forte holds him up against the cage and eventually Weston drops back down to his feet.
Weston jumps guard but Forte stands there with Weston around his waist. Weston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Forte stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Forte.
Forte has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Weston is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Weston fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Weston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forte has hold of one of Weston's legs. Weston is fighting the takedown attempt but Forte gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Weston could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Weston is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Forte is aware though and is defending well.
Weston looking for a sweep. Not yet Weston, not yet.
Forte stands up from Weston's guard - Forte perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weston will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Forte instigates a clinch.
Forte has hold of one of Weston's legs. Weston is fighting the takedown attempt but Forte gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Forte stands and steps away. Weston gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Forte defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Weston.
Forte slaps away a takedown attempt from Weston, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Forte stuffs the takedown.
Weston is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forte has closed the distance and engaged Weston in a clinch.
Forte breaks the clinch.
Weston fails with the takedown.
Forte throws a right and a left that both miss.
Weston fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Forte avoids it really well and circles away.
Jesse Weston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Forte gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Forte lands a shot to the body.
Forte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weston throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Forte's waist but Forte gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Weston off to one side.
Forte decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Weston might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Forte looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Weston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Weston has hold of Forte's hands but Forte slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Forte is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Forte decides to stand and escape the position.
Forte drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Weston is trying to improve his position.
Weston is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Weston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forte pulls his head out easily.
Forte thows a huge punch but Weston dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Forte trying to control the action but Weston is working from the bottom.
Forte takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Forte really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Weston. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Weston wants to improve his position but Forte is controlling well.
Weston looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Forte is trying to control the action in half guard but Weston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Weston misses with a takedown attempt
and Forte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Forte ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Forte no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Forte is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weston is fighting off a takedown attempt but Forte is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Weston to the mat. Weston regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Forte trying to control the position from guard on top but Weston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Weston is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Forte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Forte throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forte defends well.
Forte sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Weston working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Forte doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Forte manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Forte dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Weston on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Forte instigates a clinch.
Forte pulls guard.
Forte looking to hit a scissor sweep but Weston is one step ahead there.
Weston drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Forte dives on top into guard.
Weston has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Forte can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Weston keeping moving, preventing Forte from controlling successfully.
Forte won't allow Weston to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forte pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weston is keeping the position for now.
Weston has his foot on Forte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Forte works his way back into a safe position though.
Forte wants to stand but Weston is controlling his posture from full guard.
Forte wants to control from the top but Weston keeps moving.
Weston is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forte defends well.
Forte is looking to stand up but Weston won't let him.
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.
Weston being controlled here, momentarily.
Weston escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Forte gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Forte content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Weston looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weston is looking for a triangle here but Forte uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Forte wants to lay and pray for a moment but Weston keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Forte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Forte has managed to clinch.
Weston tries to pull guard but Forte won't allow it.
Weston jumps guard but Forte stands there with Weston around his waist. Weston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Weston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Forte smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Weston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weston misses with a takedown
and Forte counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Forte escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Forte scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Forte scoring with punches and elbows.
Weston tries to bench press Forte off him but Forte keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Forte decides to stand back up.
Forte moves into the clinch.
Weston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Forte smiles and moves away.
Weston shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Forte counters by moving into the clinch.
Forte breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Weston doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Forte counters with a head kick. That will keep Weston thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Forte changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Weston looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forte just content to control the position.
Forte stands up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Weston gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Forte counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Forte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A left and a right from Forte both land. Nice combination.
Weston misses with a takedown
so Forte counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Weston has his foot on Forte's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Forte works his way back into a safe position though.
Forte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Forte scores with a couple of short elbows.
Forte slows the pace down.
Forte wants to control but Weston is keeping him busy.
Forte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forte has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forte fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weston sprawls well initially but Forte persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Weston is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Forte pulls his head out easily.
Forte 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.
Weston has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Forte. Oh but Weston has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Forte goes limp - he's gone! Weston jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jesse Weston!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tule Kanaka (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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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tule Kanaka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kanaka misses with a takedown attempt - Castle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Castle plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Tule Kanaka has been cut.
Castle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kanaka did well to prevent Castle getting side control.
Castle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Castle throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castle decides to stand up.
Kanaka gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Castle can't break the clinch.
Kanaka has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Castle uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kanaka has a closed guard, preventing Castle from standing up.
Castle thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kanaka working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Castle has passed into half guard!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kanaka is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaka is trying to get back to full guard.
Kanaka trying to control from the bottom.
Castle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kanaka manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kanaka tries to strike from the bottom.
Castle working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kanaka with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Castle can't handle though.
Kanaka keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.
Kanaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Castle is controlling him.
Castle won't allow Kanaka to sweep him here.
Castle trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castle shoots and misses
and Kanaka holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Castle has had enough of the clinch but Kanaka keeps him there for the moment.
Castle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kanaka checks a low kick from Castle.
Castle clinches but Kanaka breaks the clinch
and Kanaka counters with a shoot takedown. Castle fights it but they end up in guard.
Kanaka loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castle keeping full guard, as Kanaka tries to pass.
Kanakais looking to pass into half guard but Castle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Castle is in guard.
Castle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kanaka 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.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle wants to pass the guard but Kanaka is keeping the position.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Kanaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kanaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
Castle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castle is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kanaka shoots and misses
letting Castle counter with a right hand.
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 Max Castle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tule Kanaka's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kanaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castle tries to avoid it but Kanaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castle to the ground. Castle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A head kick by Castle misses
and Kanaka counters with a left and a right that stings Castle.
Kanaka misses with a takedown
and Castle counters with a nice body kick.
Kanaka throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castle's waist but Castle gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kanaka off to one side.
Max Castle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tule Kanaka.
An inside leg kick lands from Kanaka.
Kanaka drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kanaka wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
Castle has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Kanaka off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Castle clinches up with Kanaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Castle breaks from the clinch.
Kanaka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Castle counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kanaka wants to sweep here but Castle controlling him for the moment.
Castle wants to control from the top but Kanaka keeps moving.
Castle postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kanaka is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Castle, into his guard.
Castle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kanaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Castle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kanaka lands a couple of elbows.
Kanaka wants to control from the top but Castle keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle has his foot on Kanaka's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kanaka works his way back into a safe position though.
Kanaka wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.
Kanaka is looking to advance position but Castle has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Kanaka really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Castle wants to control the pace but Kanaka is squirming around nicely.
Castle jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kanaka is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kanaka and Castle has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Castle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kanaka keeps working.
Kanaka wants to control but Castle postures up.
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 Max Castle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tule Kanaka's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kanaka blocks a head kick by Castle.
Castle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kanaka counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Castle!
Kanaka moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Castle has worked his arm free - good work by Castle!
Kanaka trying to control the action but Castle is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kanaka stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Castle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castle closes the distance and pushes Kanaka back into the cage.
Kanaka lands with a right to the head.
Kanaka prevents Castle from breaking the clinch.
Castle has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kanaka avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kanaka tries to score a power double leg takedown but Castle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kanaka somewhat.
Kanaka rushes Castle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kanaka tries to clinch up
and Castle counters with a single leg into guard. Kanaka didn't expect that.
Kanaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kanaka avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Castle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Castle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kanaka looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kanaka looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kanaka!
Kanaka is looking to take a break and control but Castle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kanaka taking a break here but Castle is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kanaka passes to full mount!
Castle is squirming around, avoiding Kanaka's attempts to control the action.
Kanaka punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tule Kanaka.
I think Castle has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Castle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Angel Castile (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bodalicious Smithers (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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155 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angel Castile!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bodalicious Smithers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castile blocks a low kick nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Castile scores with a four punch combination!
Good work by Castile as he checks the leg kick.
Smithers blocks a head kick by Castile.
Castile does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Smithers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smithers blocks a head kick by Castile.
Smithers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Smithers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Smithers with a jab.
Castile throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A head kick misses from Castile.
Angel Castile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smithers tries to clinch but Castile is having none of it.
Smithers dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Castile. That did some damage!
Castile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smithers blocks a head kick by Castile.
Smithers tries to clinch but Castile moves out of range.
Smithers misses with a combination
and Castile counters with a leg kick.
Smithers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Castile swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Castile throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers is looking to clinch but Castile is avoiding it.
A bone on bone clash there as Castile blocks the leg kick.
Smithers clinches up against the cage.
Castile manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Smithers wants a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Castile.
Smithers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castile.
Smithers misses with an elbow over the top.
Smithers with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Castile is trying to break the clinch but Smithers has him pressed against the cage.
Smithers trying to land knees to the body.
Castile blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A knee to the head by Smithers.
Castile can't break the clinch.
Smithers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castile is defending well for now.
Smithers missing with knees to the body.
Smithers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smithers looks gassed!
Smithers tries to land a knee to the head but Castile blocks with his arms.
Smithers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Castile.
Smithers tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castile wants to get back to striking at distance but Smithers won't allow it.
Smithers is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Castile is defending well for now.
Castile wants to get back to striking at distance but Smithers won't allow it.
Smithers managing to block the knees to the body from Castile.
Smithers prevents a takedown attempt there.
Castile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smithers has managed to clinch.
Smithers keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Castile's efforts to push away.
Smithers with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smithers is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Castile is keeping busy.
Smithers throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Castile blocks it with crossed arms.
Castile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Castile.
Smithers doesn't manage to clinch there - Castile circles away.
Castile throws a head kick but Smithers moves out of range.
Castile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A solid body kick from Castile.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castile moves into the clinch successfully.
Smithers keeps control of Castile as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smithers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Castile gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Castile wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Castile drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smithers gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Castile has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Castile looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Castile wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Angel Castile. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castile is trying to break the clinch but Smithers has him pressed against the cage.
Castile wants a takedown.
Castile blocks an elbow strike from Smithers.
Castile breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smithers takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smithers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Castile lands a head kick. Smithers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castile thumps Smithers with a low kick.
Castile throws a combination that misses
and Smithers counters with a series of strikes. Castile will be more careful next time no doubt.
Castile lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Castile lands with a slapping head kick.
Smithers closes the distance but Castile moves to the side
letting Castile counter with a right hand.
Castile lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smithers's sensitive parts.
Smithers takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castile closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castile is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smithers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castile.
Smithers moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Castile dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castile looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castile is looking to clinch.
Smithers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smithers wants to slow Castile down by chopping away at his legs.
Castile rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smithers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Castile scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Castile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Castile sizes up Smithers with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smithers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smithers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castile counters with a body kick that stops Smithers in his tracks momentarily.
Castile lands with a nice combination. Smithers backs away looking to recover.
Castile throws a head kick but Smithers moves out of range.
Smithers is breathing heavily.
Castile moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Smithers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Castile.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castile decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castile landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Castile is looking to advance position but Smithers won't allow it.
Castile missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smithers tries to roll over but Castile keeps him under control.
Castile is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Smithers doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Castile.
Castile seems to be looking for submissions.
Smithers pushes Castile off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smithers blocks a head kick by Castile.
Castile lands a head kick. Smithers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Castile throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Smithers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A nice leg kick lands there from Castile.
Castile keeps the fight on the outside.
Smithers moves out of range of the body kick from Castile.
Smithers wants to clinch but Castile slips to the side
and Castile cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Castile.
Smithers tries to clinch there but Castile circles away.
Castile feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Smithers's calf.
Castile moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Castile tries to clinch up but Smithers circles away and keeps his distance.
Castile throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Castile shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smithers defends it nicely.
Castile connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castile tries a head kick but it misses.
Smithers throws a head kick that misses
and Castile counters with a left to the body.
Castile misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castile throws a head kick that misses.
Angel Castile is winning the standup battle so far.
Castile lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smithers tries to clinch but Castile moves away
and Castile counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A head kick from Castile lands but Smithers takes it in his stride.
Castile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castile lands with a kick to the ribs.
Smithers chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Castile can pounce on him.
Smithers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick by Castile misses
and Smithers counters with an outside leg kick.
Smithers's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A shot to de liver by Castile. Beautiful body shot.
Castile throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smithers tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Castile counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A low kick from Smithers misses
and Castile counters with a low kick, right behind Smithers 's knee.
Smithers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castile.
A head kick misses from Castile.
Smithers takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smithers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smithers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Castile circles away from the clinch attempt
and Castile counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Castile.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castile drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Castile jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Castile missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smithers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castile works over Smithers with some ground and pound from guard.
Castile slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Smithers wants to sweep here but Castile controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angel Castile 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!
Castile fails with a takedown attempt.
Castile misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castile with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smithers tries to clinch but Castile moves away
and Castile counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smithers is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Smithers fails with an attempt to clinch.
Castile tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castile throws a lazy head kick
and Smithers counters with a slapping leg kick.
Smithers closes the distance but Castile moves to the side
and Castile counters with a head kick. That will keep Smithers thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Castile misses with a looping right.
Castile pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castile circles away from the clinch attempt.
Castile throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smithers.
Smithers tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick by Castile misses
and Smithers counters with a thumping low kick.
Castile is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smithers can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smithers wants to clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castile throws a nice head kick!
Smithers tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Castile throws a quick inside leg kick.
Castile bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Castile misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castile tries to score with some ground and pound. Smithers controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smithers is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Castile's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smithers is looking to improve his position.
Smithers won't allow Castile to pass to mount.
Smithers moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castileis looking to pass into half guard but Smithers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Smithers is in guard.
Castile striking off his back but it's not causing Smithers any problems.
Castile 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.
Castile is looking to stand back up but Smithers counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Castile.
Smithers is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Smithers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Castile's head.
Castile is trying to stand.
Castile has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smithers is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castile swings away with a body shot that misses
and Smithers counters with a head kick. That will keep Castile thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Castile throws a sloppy head kick and Smithers moves out of range easily.
Castile shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Smithers wants to control but Castile is having none of it.
Smithers is trying to escape the mount.
Castile wants to control the pace but Smithers is squirming around nicely.
Castile looking to finish Smithers with some ground and pound. This is bad for Smithers!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castile looking to secure an arm triangle but Smithers defends it well.
Smithers wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Castile.
Castile lands a heavy elbow.
Castile landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bodalicious Smithers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castile is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smithers has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smithers!
Castile wants to control the position but Smithers says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Smithers missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Angel Castile is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Castile pushes Smithers off looking to stand but Smithers dives back in and keeps control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angel Castile showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Castile, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angel Castile!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by im bad. Doug Lewis has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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281 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Doug Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Ellison!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellison darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis misses with an elbow over the top.
Ellison on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ellison can't break the clinch.
Lewis gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Antonio Ellison has been cut.
Lewis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ellison can't break the clinch.
Lewis lands an elbow just above Ellison 's eye.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lewis throws an elbow but misses.
Lewis lands an elbow inside that Ellison shrugs off.
Lewis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lewis throws an elbow but it misses.
Lewis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lewis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ellison's defenses.
Ellison is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lewis trying to land knees to the body.
Lewis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ellison avoids the elbow strike from Lewis, against the cage.
Lewis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ellison is defending well for now.
Lewis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ellison jumps into guard, dragging Lewis to the mat.
Lewis wants to stand but Ellison has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lewis has his hands clasped together but Ellison extends an breaks Lewis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ellison.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Antonio Ellison!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mop Maipen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dixon Tudeep (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tudeep has chosen The Mission as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mop Maipen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dixon Tudeep!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maipen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tudeep was well out of range. Poor timing from Maipen.
Tudeep keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maipen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Dixon Tudeep has been cut.
Tudeep wants to clinch.
Tudeep feints and then cracks Maipen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maipen down.
Maipen digs a good hook to Tudeep's body.
Maipen stuns Tudeep with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maipen clobbers Tudeep with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maipen, as that shot connected.
A punch combination from Maipen misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maipen. Tudeep does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tudeep fails with an attempt to clinch.
Maipen cracks Tudeep with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Maipen has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tudeep to stand back up!
Tudeep is rocked!
Maipen is looking to wear down Tudeep with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tudeep looks gassed!
Maipen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Tudeep square on the jaw! Damn, Tudeep is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mop Maipen!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oleg Vladinascov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oleg Vladinascov acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nigel Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oleg Vladinascov!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vladinascov takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Vladinascov which made him look bad.
Vladinascov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Vladinascov with a nice cross.
A jab from Vladinascov does it's job there.
Vladinascov throws a shot to the body.
Vladinascov with a hook.
Vladinascov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gracie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vladinascov avoids it really well and circles away.
Vladinascov lands a nice looking body shot.
Vladinascov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gracie's head backwards.
Vladinascov lands a nice looking body shot.
Gracie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gracie slips a straight right by Vladinascov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Vladinascov.
Vladinascov scores with a punch to the head.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Vladinascov sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vladinascov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vladinascov to the ground. Vladinascov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Vladinascov scores with a body shot.
Vladinascov throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Vladinascov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Oleg Vladinascov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from Vladinascov.
Gracie walks into a stiff left hand from Vladinascov.
Vladinascov scores with a hook to the body. Gracie takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vladinascov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gracie had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Vladinascov lands with a right hand.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vladinascov pinned against the cage. Vladinascov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vladinascov takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladinascov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gracie looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vladinascov lunges at Gracie with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gracie's hand.
Vladinascov lands a slapping body shot.
Vladinascov loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
Vladinascov scores with a sloppy right hand. Gracie should have avoided that one.
Vladinascov stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Vladinascov.
Gracie moves out of range as Vladinascov strikes.
Vladinascov misses with a straight right.
Vladinascov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vladinascov works Gracie's body with a nice hook.
Gracie defending well as Vladinascov loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vladinascov misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
Gracie slips under a jab from Vladinascov.
Vladinascov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Vladinascov.
Gracie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vladinascov finds it's way round the side to connect with Gracie's head.
Vladinascov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vladinascov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Vladinascov.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Vladinascov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vladinascov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vladinascov scores with a hook.
Gracie takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vladinascov jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gracie slips under a jab from Vladinascov.
Vladinascov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but Vladinascov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Vladinascov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gracie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vladinascov lands with a hook. Gracie tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Gracie dives in and grabs Vladinascov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vladinascov pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vladinascov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vladinascov to score with a decent uppercut.
Vladinascov misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie dives in and grabs Vladinascov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vladinascov pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Vladinascov connects with a crisp jab.
Gracie takes one on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Vladinascov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Vladinascov lands with an overhand left.
Vladinascov takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Vladinascov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Vladinascov misses.
Vladinascov throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Nigel Gracie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vladinascov thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
Vladinascov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Oleg Vladinascov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vladinascov misses the jab.
Gracie slips a straight right by Vladinascov.
Gracie looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vladinascov misses the shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Vladinascov.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vladinascov tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vladinascov to the ground. Vladinascov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oleg Vladinascov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Vladinascov as Gracie shoots in.
Gracie takes one on the button.
Vladinascov cracks Gracie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gracie slips a jab from Vladinascov.
Jab from Vladinascov.
Jab from Vladinascov.
Vladinascov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Vladinascov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
Vladinascov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vladinascov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Gracie might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Gracie.
Vladinascov takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Vladinascov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vladinascov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vladinascov. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vladinascov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A jab from Vladinascov does it's job there.
A swing and a miss from Vladinascov.
Gracie on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Vladinascov throws the left hand but Gracie avoids the punch easily.
Vladinascov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gracie.
Vladinascov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vladinascov misses the jab.
Vladinascov thuds a left hand into Gracie's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladinascov cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gracie slips under a jab from Vladinascov.
Gracie slips a jab from Vladinascov.
Nice cross by Vladinascov.
Vladinascov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Vladinascov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vladinascov misses with an uppercut.
Vladinascov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vladinascov defends it nicely.
Vladinascov throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vladinascov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gracie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Vladinascov connects with a crisp jab.
Vladinascov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vladinascov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gracie showed some decent athleticism there.
Gracie prevents Vladinascov from improving his position.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vladinascov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vladinascov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Vladinascov gets back to full guard.
Vladinascov 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Vladinascov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is working an open guard so Vladinascov takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Vladinascov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Vladinascov throws a jab but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Vladinascov.
Vladinascov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie shoots in but Vladinascov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vladinascov leaves Gracie with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vladinascov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gracie at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oleg Vladinascov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Vladinascov.
Vladinascov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gracie moves out of range of the strikes.
Vladinascov looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
A cross from Vladinascov lands.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Vladinascov sprawls well.
Vladinascov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vladinascov tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nigel Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vladinascov pinned against the cage. Vladinascov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gracie with that takedown attempt.
Vladinascov cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Vladinascov lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Vladinascov throws a jab when Gracie was well out of range.
Gracie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Vladinascov with a nice cross.
Vladinascov throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vladinascov's waist but Vladinascov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie off to one side.
Nice uppercut there from Vladinascov.
Gracie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vladinascov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vladinascov stuffs the takedown.
Gracie dives in and grabs Vladinascov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vladinascov pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Vladinascov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Vladinascov scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Vladinascov.
Vladinascov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vladinascov digs a good body shot into Gracie's ribs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vladinascov.
Vladinascov throws a hook but Gracie avoids it easily.
Vladinascov stuffs the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vladinascov lands the left hand.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Gracie fails with the takedown.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vladinascov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vladinascov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Gracie. Gracie circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vladinascov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vladinascov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gracie moves forwards but Vladinascov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Vladinascov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vladinascov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vladinascov wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladinascov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie ducks right into an uppercut from Vladinascov.
Gracie is rocked!
Jab from Vladinascov.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vladinascov scores with a shot to the body.
Vladinascov jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie seems to have got his legs back now.
Gracie takes one to the side of the head.
Vladinascov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vladinascov cracks a nice hook into Gracie's ribs.
Vladinascov works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vladinascov to score with a decent uppercut.
Vladinascov drops Gracie with a straight right hand, right on the button! Vladinascov follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oleg Vladinascov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stryder Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drogo comes into the arena with Ghetto Solider blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
200 lbs
9 - 7 - 0 |
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25
181 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Khal Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Stryder Maloney!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Maloney to score with a decent uppercut.
Drogo looks to land a combination but Maloney avoids it well.
Drogo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maloney pinned against the cage. Maloney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maloney doesn't manage to clinch there - Drogo circles away.
Maloney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maloney leaves Drogo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Maloney tries to clinch up.
No luck for Drogo with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Drogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo misses with a takedown attempt - Maloney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maloney stuffs the takedown attempt from Drogo. Drogo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo shoots for a takedown but Maloney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Drogo misses with a wild combination.
Drogo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Maloney clinches with his opponent.
Maloney throws a knee to the head but misses.
Drogo is trying to break free.
Maloney misses with a punch on the inside.
Maloney lands a damaging elbow.
Drogo lands with a right to the head.
Drogo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maloney throws a nice outside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Drogo throws a series of punches but Maloney avoids them all with ease.
Drogo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drogo avoids the body shot from Maloney.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney instigates a clinch.
Drogo blocks an elbow strike.
Maloney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drogo is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Maloney.
Maloney lands an elbow inside that Drogo shrugs off.
It looks like Khal Drogo has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drogo.
Drogo blocks an elbow strike from Maloney.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maloney prevents a body shot from Drogo.
Maloney taking a breather.
Maloney receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by Maloney.
Maloney throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Drogos head.
Maloney using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Drogo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Drogo gets control of Maloney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drogo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Maloney wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
Maloney stands and throws Drogo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Drogo throws a series of punches but Maloney moves out of range.
Maloney tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drogo swivels and escapes.
Maloney shoots in for a takedown but Drogo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Maloney scores with a leg kick.
Maloney scores with a kick to the midsection.
Maloney lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Maloney explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Maloney misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maloney lands a slapping body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney thows a body shot but no joy.
Maloney throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maloney with a poor takedown
so Drogo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maloney looking to control.
Drogo tries to free his leg and advance position but Maloney is retaining full guard.
Maloney manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Drogo manages to get himself to full guard.
Drogo wants to sweep here but Maloney controlling him for the moment.
Maloney looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maloney wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stryder Maloney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck for Drogo with that takedown attempt.
Khal Drogo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Maloney tries to work over Drogo's front leg with a kick but Drogo checks it.
Drogo misses with the combination.
Drogo digs a good body shot into Maloney's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Maloney.
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drogo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo misses with a two punch combination.
Maloney displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drogo.
Maloney cracks the inside of Drogo's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Drogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Drogo looks for a takedown but Maloney sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Drogo.
Maloney drives through with a takedown into guard.
Maloney wants to control from the top but Drogo keeps moving.
Drogo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Maloney.
Maloney thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Maloney advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney looks to land a strike but Drogo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Maloney trying to control but Drogo is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maloney with a flurry of punches that miss.
Maloney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drogo is keeping the position for now.
Drogo keeping moving, preventing Maloney from controlling successfully.
Maloney postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Drogo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Maloney, into his guard.
Maloney working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Drogo wants to pass the guard but Maloney is keeping the position.
Maloney is pulling down on Drogo's head. It's preventing any offense from Drogo, at least for the moment.
Maloney throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Drogo won't allow Maloney to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Maloney is on top in guard.
Maloney trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drogo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maloney manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maloney controls Drogo momentarily but Drogo frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stryder Maloney showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Maloney looks for a takedown but Drogo sprawls well.
Drogo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
A head kick misses from Maloney.
Drogo fails with the takedown.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maloney as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maloney's waist but Maloney gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drogo off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khal Drogo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maloney throws a big shot that misses.
Drogo fails to land the takedown.
A punch combination from Drogo misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maloney. Maloney obviously looking to wear him down.
Maloney clinches.
Drogo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Maloney lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Drogo backwards.
Maloney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maloney lands an elbow inside.
Drogo scores with a shot to the side of Maloney's head.
Drogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drogo gets control of Maloney's arms and successfully pulls guard. Drogo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Maloney loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maloney trying to control the position from guard on top but Drogo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maloney passes Drogo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Khal Drogo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drogo is just riding it out for now. Maloney eventually gives up the hold.
Maloney throwing shots but Drogo is blocking nicely.
Maloney wants to take a breather but Drogo is having none of it.
Maloney tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drogo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Maloney wants to work for an arm triangle but Drogo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Drogo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Maloney.
Drogo closes the distance and clinches up with Maloney, looking for a takedown. Drogo pushes Maloney against the cage but Maloney circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Drogo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Drogo misses with the combination.
Drogo misses with a takedown attempt - Maloney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maloney is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drogo misses with a takedown attempt
and Maloney counters with a nice body shot.
Drogo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Maloney can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drogo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Maloney feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Drogo's calf.
Khal Drogo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab from Maloney.
Maloney connects with a right hand. Drogo shakes it off.
Maloney misses with a straight left.
Stryder Maloney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Maloney misses with a head kick.
Maloney throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Drogo's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Maloney.
Maloney lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maloney looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Drogo misses with a combination
and Maloney counters with a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stryder Maloney comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Maloney 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stryder Maloney!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Flikflak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Filipovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 1 |
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234 lbs
2 - 0 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Flikflak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Filipovic!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Filipovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Filipovic throws a right and a left that Flikflak avoids nicely.
Flikflak looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Filipovic!
Flikflak wants to take Filipovic's back but he can't do it this time.
Filipovic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Flikflak.
Filipovic tries to improve his position but instead Flikflak has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flikflak looking to break Filipovic's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Filipovic remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Flikflak will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Flikflak is hanging on to Filipovic's back as he tries to escape.
Flikflak patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Filipovic is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flikflak is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Filipovic has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Flikflak has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Filipovic taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Flikflak doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Flikflak!
Pedro Flikflak retains his heavyweight title!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daiki Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Suda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pawn Shop. 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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156 lbs
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23
145 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daiki Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Suda!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Suda gets caught flat footed, as Nakamura shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Nakamura not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Suda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Suda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Nakamura content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Suda keeping full guard, as Nakamura tries to pass.
Suda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Nakamura. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suda wants to sweep here but Nakamura controlling him for the moment.
Nakamura is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Nakamura pushing down on Suda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Suda wants to get back to his feet.
Nakamura takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Suda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nakamura is working away from the top position though.
Suda wants to stand back up but Nakamura manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Suda is looking to reverse the position.
Suda manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nakamura's best efforts.
Nakamura thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Suda's head.
Suda pushes Nakamura off looking to stand but Nakamura dives back in and keeps control.
Nakamura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Suda won't allow Nakamura to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura trying to control the action but Suda is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Suda manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Suda looking to control.
Nakamura trying to control the position from guard on top but Suda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Suda keeps working.
Nakamura seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Nakamura tries to pass the half guard into mount. Suda knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakamura is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiki Nakamura 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.
Nakamura closes the distance and clinches up with Suda, looking for a takedown. Nakamura pushes Suda against the cage but Suda circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Daiki Nakamura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nakamura looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Suda!
Suda tries to hold on but Nakamura pushes him away.
Suda is looking to get to half guard.
Nakamura controlling the pace for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura working the ground and pound effectively.
Nakamura connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nakamura scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Suda?
Nakamura controlling the pace for now.
Suda is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a nice shot to the head.
Nakamura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakamura lands a big elbow.
Suda is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suda wants to control but Nakamura is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nakamura has control of Suda's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Suda regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nakamura tries to control but Suda wriggling away.
Nakamura is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suda to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suda shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nakamura is trying to take his opponent's back.
Nakamura is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Suda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Suda can't escape the position.
Nakamura swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Suda is now in Nakamura's guard. A big mistake from Nakamura there, giving up the dominant position!
Nakamura has his foot on Suda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Suda works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daiki Nakamura dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Nakamura slips under a jab from Suda.
Nakamura tries to score a power double leg takedown but Suda sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Nakamura somewhat.
Suda throws a jab when Nakamura was well out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Suda is defended easily by Nakamura.
Nakamura feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Suda controls Nakamura momentarily but Nakamura frees himself.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Suda keeps moving.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suda is trying to control the position but Nakamura postures up.
Suda keeping moving, preventing Nakamura from controlling successfully.
Daiki Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura won't allow Suda to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nakamura displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Suda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nakamura to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Suda preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Suda wants to control the position but Nakamura says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Nakamura trying to control from half guard but Suda is working away.
Suda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nakamura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Suda is staying active underneath Nakamura, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Suda trying to hold on to Nakamura's head to control him but Nakamura postures up.
Suda tries to roll over but Nakamura keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Suda fails with a takedown attempt.
Suda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Suda fails to land the takedown.
Daiki Nakamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Suda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nakamura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Suda being controlled here, momentarily.
Nakamura trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jonathan Suda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nakamura drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Nakamura jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Suda wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daiki Nakamura showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nakamura has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daiki Nakamura!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laquisish Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Jones (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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277 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laquisish Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcus Jones swinging wildly here.
Marcus Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Marcus Jones misses with a straight right.
Marcus Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Laquisish Jones manages to avoid it.
Marcus Jones fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Marcus Jones digs a good hook to Laquisish Jones's body.
Marcus Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laquisish Jones as he jumps to the side.
Laquisish Jones keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Laquisish Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Marcus Jones fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Laquisish Jones as Marcus Jones shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus Jones's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Marcus Jones duly obliges.
Laquisish Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Marcus Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Marcus Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Laquisish Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Marcus Jones sprawls well initially but Laquisish Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Marcus Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Marcus Jones looking for a guillotine here but Laquisish Jones defends easily.
Laquisish Jones won't allow Marcus Jones to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Jones looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Laquisish Jones puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Marcus Jones manages to get to full guard.
Marcus Jones throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Laquisish Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Marcus Jones has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Laquisish Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Marcus Jones's legs - danger averted.
Laquisish Jones controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Laquisish Jones has passed into half guard!
Marcus Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcus Jones looks gassed!
Marcus Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Marcus Jones is trying to maintain the position but Laquisish Jones is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcus Jones tries to roll over but Laquisish Jones keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marcus Jones has a hand on Laquisish Jones's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Laquisish Jones takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Laquisish Jones trying to control but Marcus Jones is having none of it.
Marcus Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Jones 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.
Marcus Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marcus Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marcus Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laquisish Jones is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Marcus Jones's half guard.
Marcus Jones wants to improve his position but Laquisish Jones is controlling well.
Marcus Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcus Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Marcus Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Marcus Jones is breathing heavily.
Laquisish Jones seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcus Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Laquisish Jones takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Marcus Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Laquisish Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Marcus Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Marcus Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Laquisish Jones counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Laquisish Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Jones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Laquisish Jones uses it to pass to side control.
Marcus Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Laquisish Jones taking a breather here.
Marcus Jones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Jones tries to control but Laquisish Jones manages to take his back.
Marcus Jones can't escape the position.
Marcus Jones just trying to survive but Laquisish Jones is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Marcus Jones is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Marcus Jones looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Laquisish Jones is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laquisish Jones dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Marcus Jones throws a looping overhand right but Laquisish Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Laquisish Jones gets the takedown into side control.
Marcus Jones tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Laquisish Jones presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Marcus Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Laquisish Jones controlling from the full mount.
Marcus Jones is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marcus Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Marcus Jones gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Marcus Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Laquisish Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marcus Jones has his foot on Laquisish Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Laquisish Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
Marcus Jones throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Laquisish Jones escapes and throws Marcus Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Laquisish Jones gets to mount! Marcus Jones was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcus Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Laquisish Jones stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marcus Jones with a poor takedown
and Laquisish Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Marcus Jones is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Laquisish Jones is keeping busy.
Marcus Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Laquisish Jones won't allow it.
Laquisish Jones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Laquisish Jones stalls.
Marcus Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laquisish Jones tries to land knees in the clinch but Marcus Jones avoids the damage to the body.
Marcus Jones tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Laquisish Jones smiles and moves away.
Laquisish Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Jones.
Laquisish Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laquisish Jones clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Laquisish Jones scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Marcus Jones wants to control but Laquisish Jones postures up.
Marcus Jones is looking to regain half guard here but Laquisish Jones keeps moving and retains side control.
Marcus Jones is trying to work for a sweep but Laquisish Jones has mounted him!
Marcus Jones is looking to improve his position but Laquisish Jones isn't that keen on the idea.
Laquisish Jones wants to control the pace but Marcus Jones is squirming around nicely.
Marcus Jones is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Marcus Jones can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcus Jones tries to lock up and control but Laquisish Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Marcus Jones regains half guard.
Laquisish Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Marcus Jones gets back to full guard.
Marcus Jones is looking to sinch up a triangle. Laquisish Jones throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Marcus Jones's body to avoid the submission. Marcus Jones has instead reached around Laquisish Jones's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Marcus Jones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marcus Jones!
Marcus Jones is the new super heavyweight champion!
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