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Hilo Fight 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kultane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Maverick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jorma Kultane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Maverick!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kultane fails with the takedown.
Kultane shoots in for a takedown but Maverick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kultane looks for a takedown but Maverick sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorma Kultane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kultane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maverick as he avoids it easily.
Kultane closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Maverick won't allow Kultane to pass to mount.
Kultane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maverick is refusing to be controlled, as Kultane sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maverick gets full guard.
Kultane with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kultane trying to control the position from guard on top but Maverick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kultane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kultane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maverick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kultane throwing strikes from guard but Maverick blocks nicely.
Kultane won't allow Maverick to get back to his feet.
Kultane throws a big right hand that misses.
Kultane trying to control but Maverick is working from the bottom.
Kultane postures up in Maverick's guard and throws a big left but Maverick blocks it.
Maverick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kultane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maverick wants to stand up but Kultane is controlling him.
Kultane postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kultane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kultane is working Maverick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kultane wants to pass the guard but Maverick is keeping the position.
Kultane working some strikes from top position.
Kultane postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Maverick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kultane, into his guard.
Kultane might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kultane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kultane throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maverick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kultane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maverick has managed to get both his arms back between Kultane's legs - danger averted.
Kultane is looking for a triangle but Maverick pushes his legs off easily.
Maverick lands a couple of elbows.
Kultane thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Maverick missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Maverick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maverick stops Kultane from standing up.
Maverick tries to free his leg and advance position but Kultane is retaining full guard.
Kultane wants to sweep here but Maverick controlling him for the moment.
Maverick lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kultane looking for a sweep. Not yet Kultane, not yet.
Maverick trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kultane's guard.
Kultane 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.
Maverick trying to control the position from guard on top but Kultane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Maverick stops Kultane from standing up.
Kultane keeping full guard, as Maverick tries to pass.
Kultane looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kultane misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maverick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kultane throws a sloppy head kick and Maverick moves out of range easily.
Kultane is breathing heavily.
Kultane cracks Maverick with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kultane dominated that round.
That's time! Kultane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Maverick closes the distance and clinches.
Maverick gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Kultane regains guard.
Kultane looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kultane is trying to keep Maverick in close.
Maverick stopping the sweep attempt from Kultane.
Kultane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kultane is on top in guard.
Maverick has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kultane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jorma Kultane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kultane is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Maverick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Maverick has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Kultane has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maverick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Maverick is looking to stand up but Kultane won't let him.
Maverick loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Maverick throwing strikes but missing.
Kultane 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.
Maverick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maverick postures up.
Kultane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Maverick trying to hold on to Kultane's head to control him but Kultane postures up.
Kultane moves nicely into side control.
Kultane working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maverick parries the strikes from Kultane easily there. Kultane is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Maverick to escape.
Kultane working the head and body with strikes.
Kultane tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kultane fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kultane tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ground and pound from Kultane seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kultane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Maverick regains half guard, as Kultane was trying to land strikes.
Kultane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maverick's head.
Kultane not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Maverick is defending against the submission attempts here by Kultane.
Kultane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kultane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kultane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kultane throwing shots but Maverick is blocking nicely.
Kultane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maverick defends it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kultane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kultane is looking to advance position but Maverick won't allow it.
Kultane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jorma Kultane dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kultane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maverick's waist but Maverick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kultane off to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Maverick enables Kultane to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Maverick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Maverick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kultane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maverick keeping moving, preventing Kultane from controlling successfully.
Maverick wants to stand and escape but Kultane is having none of it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kultane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Maverick is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Maverick can't keep his opponent in guard - Kultane advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kultane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maverick's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kultane is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Maverick defends it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kultane tries to stand but can't do so whilst Maverick controls his leg.
Kultane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kultane looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kultane is thwarting Maverick's attempts to control the position.
Maverick tries to roll over but Kultane keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kultane passes to side control.
Kultane lands a nice forearm strike.
Maverick takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kultane in side control, just content to control the action for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kultane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kultane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maverick keeps working.
Kultane is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maverick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kultane working the ground and pound from side control.
Kultane working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kultane misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kultane lands a few punches from side control.
Kultane wants to control but Maverick is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maverick wants to get back to his feet.
Kultane working the ground and pound.
Kultane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kultane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maverick takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Jorma Kultane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Maverick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorma Kultane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kultane, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorma Kultane!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Runner Jay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Whitman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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273 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Runner Jay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Whitman!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whitman tries to clinch up.
Bobby Whitman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whitman closes the distance but Jay moves to the side
and Jay counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jay pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whitman is keeping the position for now.
Whitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Whitman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jay loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jay drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Whitman manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jay has Whitman in his guard.
Whitman is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jay keeping moving, preventing Whitman from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whitman throwing strikes from guard but Jay blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Whitman thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jay 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.
Jay working for a triangle but Whitman defends it easily.
Jay is looking for a triangle but Whitman pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whitman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jay has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Whitman has managed to get both his arms back between Jay's legs - danger averted.
Jay 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.
Whitman trying to control but Jay is working from the bottom.
Jay lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Whitman!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jay misses with a head shot.
Jay moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Whitman has worked his arm free - good work by Whitman!
Jay is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whitman knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jay is breathing heavily.
Whitman tries to escape but Jay is in control.
Jay tries for a kimura but Whitman is defending well.
Whitman wants to get back to his feet but Jay drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jay landing a few strikes.
Whitman tries to buck Jay off but Jay is having none of it.
The ground and pound from Jay seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jay tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jay has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jay swings around for an armbar but Whitman sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jay's guard.
Whitman drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Whitman as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Jay screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Whitman! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bobby Whitman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Wangu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Cojones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cojones has chosen Pearl Jam - Do The Evolution as his entrance music. Pablo Cojones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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242 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Wangu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Cojones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wangu moves into the clinch.
Wangu really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cojones jumps guard and drags Wangu to the mat. He's obviously going to 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cojones being controlled here, momentarily.
Cojones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cojones is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wangu throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cojones's body to avoid the submission. Cojones has instead reached around Wangu's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cojones arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pablo Cojones!
A less than humble Pablo Cojones misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Medofe Canana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roland Nolan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Canana might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to festa memes. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roland Nolan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Medofe Canana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roland Nolan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canana shoots and misses
and Nolan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Canana won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Canana's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nolan is working Canana over with some ground and pound from side control.
Canana is trying to control Nolan's posture but Nolan avoids it.
Nolan blocks the strikes from Canana.
Canana is pushing Nolan's head away, looking to escape. Nolan manages to hold on to the position though.
Canana wants to control but Nolan postures up.
Canana 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.
Canana is looking for a sweep.
Canana prevents Nolan from improving position.
Canana manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canana has hold of Nolan's hands but Nolan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nolan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nolan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nolan is thwarting Canana's attempts to control the position.
Nolan not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canana looking for submissions off his back.
Nolan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Canana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nolan wants to free his trapped foot but Canana is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Canana is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nolan in particular looking to stall.
Canana looking for submissions off his back.
Canana is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Nolan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Roland Nolan wasn't active enough on the ground.
Canana misses with a takedown
and Nolan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Nolan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
It looks like Nolan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Canana looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Canana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Canana is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nolan is tapping! Great win for Canana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Medofe Canana!
Our winner, Medofe Canana, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tesea Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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183 lbs
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171 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tesea Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn moves into full mount! Johnson won't be happy about that!
Johnson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Penn locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Johnson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Penn!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jay Penn made sure he mentioned xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ain't No Sunshine. White has chosen Crystal Blue Persuasion as his entrance music. Ian Connell is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Connell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter White!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by White or perhaps it was just good defense by Connell which made him look bad.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Connell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Connell finds it's way through White's defenses.
White throws a right hand that Connell ducks under and follows up with a left that Connell also avoids with ease.
Connell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White has a takedown stuffed.
Ian Connell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter White.
White tries to clinch but Connell moves out of range.
Connell lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White tries to close the distance and clinch but Connell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Connell digs a good hook to White's body.
Connell bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
White tries to clinch but Connell moves away
and Connell counters with a right hand to the body.
Connell sends White crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Connell is motioning to the referee to let White up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
White is rocked!
White throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Connell's waist but Connell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing White off to one side.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Connell finish him?
White looks winded!
White is looking to chop away at Connell's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connell sends White crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Connell is motioning to the referee to let White up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
White drops his hands momentarily. Connell doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. White staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. White doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ian Connell!
Ian Connell took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Dark Side for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Walter White spoke after the fight, saying ' You clearly don’t know who you’re talking to, so let me clue you in. I am not in danger. I am the danger. A guy opens his door and gets shot, and you think that of me? No! I am the one who knocks! Fuck you.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loki Wojtk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtk comes to the cage accompanied by Thunderstruck, ACDC. Mamba has chosen Here Comes The Hotstepper as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Loki Wojtk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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18
280 lbs
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270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loki Wojtk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wojtk tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mamba counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mamba.
Wojtk turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mamba tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wojtk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamba gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mamba is pressing down on Wojtk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wojtk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wojtk is in close to Mamba's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wojtk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wojtk postures up in Mamba's guard and throws a big left but Mamba blocks it.
Wojtk chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wojtk chips away with some ground and pound.
Wojtk is looking to work some ground and pound but Mamba has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mamba scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Wojtk jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Bobby Mamba has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mamba darts in and clinches Wojtk up against the cage.
Mamba manages to break the clinch.
Nice combo by Wojtk! Oh, that's hurt him - Mamba falls to the canvas and Wojtk follows him into side control.
Mamba is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wojtk prevents Mamba from improving his position.
Mamba tries to kick Wojtk off but Wojtk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wojtk is trying to control. Mamba wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mamba tries to kick Wojtk off but Wojtk keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mamba looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mamba wants to control but Wojtk is keeping busy.
Mamba slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wojtk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mamba works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wojtk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Mamba manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Wojtk looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba stays in close to Wojtk's body and controls the position.
Mamba stands and steps away. Wojtk gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Danga de danga de dang - Wojtk scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mamba tests Wojtk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wojtk jabs Mamba to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mamba looks winded!
Mamba changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wojtk tries to avoid it but Mamba manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wojtk to the ground. Wojtk escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wojtk drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Mamba's head, knocking him out cold! Wojtk is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Loki Wojtk!
During a confident post fight interview, Loki Wojtk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Percival Pellinore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pellinore is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Remember Everything. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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20
275 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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28
280 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Percival Pellinore!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots and misses
and Pellinore counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pellinore loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pellinore trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee has Pellinore pulled in close to control his posture.
Pellinore throws a big elbow that misses.
Pellinore is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Pellinore trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pellinore looking to pass the guard.
Pellinore postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pellinore works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
It looks like Freddy Lee has been cut.
Pellinore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Pellinore lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pellinore postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pellinore stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Lee has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Pellinore manages to get his head free but now Lee has transitioned to an armbar! Pellinore grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Lee! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Freddy Lee!
A less than humble Freddy Lee misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Beast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Denisovitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Denisovitch's choice of entrance music: Katyusha. 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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25
192 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
192 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Beast!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Denisovitch!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beast closes the distance and clinches up with Denisovitch, looking for a takedown. Beast pushes Denisovitch against the cage but Denisovitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Beast circles away from the clinch attempt
and Beast counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Beast.
Beast trying to control but Denisovitch is working from the bottom.
Beast loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Denisovitch utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beast scoring with some ground and pound.
Beast throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Denisovitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beast postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Denisovitch has Beast pulled in close to control his posture.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beast lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beast trying to control but Denisovitch is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beast looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Beast trying to control the position from guard on top but Denisovitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beast throws a big right hand that misses.
Beast is looking to work some ground and pound but Denisovitch has wrist control.
Beast has gone for a leg lock! Denisovitch slips out almost immediately though and dives into Beast's guard.
Denisovitch postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beast wants to sweep but no luck.
Denisovitch trying to control but Beast is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Denisovitch cracks the inside of Beast's front leg.
Beast looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Beast closes this distance looking for a takedown but Denisovitch circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Beast. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beast closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Denisovitch wants to get back to full guard.
Beast landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Beast thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beast blocks the strikes from Denisovitch.
Beast is trying to work for a kimura but Denisovitch is defending well.
Beast slips a nice elbow through Denisovitch's hands, connecting with Denisovitch's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisovitch is looking to control Beast's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Denisovitch avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Denisovitch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beast in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Denisovitch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Beast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ben Beast!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeff Kaufmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
287 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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25
265 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Kaufmore!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith pushes Kaufmore away with a front kick.
Smith rushes Kaufmore and presses him up against the cage.
Kaufmore wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Smith gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Jeff Kaufmore has been cut.
Kaufmore is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Smith tries a knee to the head but Kaufmore blocks it.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kaufmore tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Kaufmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufmore keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Smith using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaufmore has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Smith letting Kaufmore take a breather here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kaufmore blocks it with crossed arms.
Smith misses with a knee to the head.
Smith scores with a knee to the head.
Kaufmore leaning against his opponent.
Smith lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Smith tries a knee to the head but Kaufmore blocks it.
Kaufmore ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kaufmore no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith won't allow Kaufmore to sweep him here.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kaufmore keeps moving.
Kaufmore looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith trying to control but Kaufmore is working from the bottom.
Kaufmore controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John Smith has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Smith pushes Kaufmore away with a front kick.
Smith throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kaufmore's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kaufmore throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kaufmore off to one side.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaufmore. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaufmore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kaufmore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kaufmore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kaufmore. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kaufmore has knee on belly momentarily but Smith bucks him off and regains half guard.
Kaufmore is working for a kimura but Smith is defending it quite comfortably.
Kaufmore is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Kaufmore is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is staying active underneath Kaufmore, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaufmore passes to side control.
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 Jeff Kaufmore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeff Kaufmore's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kaufmore shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws a head kick but Kaufmore moves out of range.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kaufmore.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Kaufmore walks forward, straight into a front kick from Smith.
Kaufmore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaufmore gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Kaufmore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is in trouble now - Kaufmore has advanced to mount!
Kaufmore swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Smith is now in Kaufmore's guard. A big mistake from Kaufmore there, giving up the dominant position!
Kaufmore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaufmore working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control but Kaufmore is working from the bottom.
Smith should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Kaufmore keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith trying to control but Kaufmore is working from the bottom.
Kaufmore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Kaufmore is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kaufmore is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaufmore is stalling here. Smith is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kaufmore seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Smith has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Smith tries to stand but Kaufmore controls the position and pulls Smith into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Kaufmore blocks nicely.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaufmore is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
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!
Kaufmore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith throws a strike but Kaufmore rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kaufmore dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Kaufmore's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kaufmore on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kaufmore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith throws a head kick that misses.
Kaufmore shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaufmore's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmore tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Kaufmore is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kaufmore is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We're going to have a standup here because Jeff Kaufmore wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kaufmore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Kaufmore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kaufmore shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jeff Kaufmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufmore shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kaufmore showed some decent athleticism there.
Kaufmore is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Kaufmore passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is controlling an arm, preventing Kaufmore from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Kaufmore is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Smith to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Smith shrugs it off.
Kaufmore is looking to work his way around to Smith's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Kaufmore looking for a guillotine from mount but Smith is having none of it.
Smith is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Smith is looking to improve his position but Kaufmore isn't that keen on the idea.
Kaufmore is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Smith has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Smith!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaufmore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kaufmore clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Kaufmore's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Kaufmore pushes him off.
Kaufmore shoots in and bounces Smith off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Kaufmore drops back, looking for a kneebar! Smith looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Smith looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Smith!
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kaufmore is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kaufmore is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufmore wants to get back to full guard.
Smith wants to work for an arm triangle but Kaufmore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kaufmore is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kaufmore avoid being mounted?
Kaufmore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kaufmore.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kaufmore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Kaufmore is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith wants to control from the top but Kaufmore keeps moving.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaufmore controlling Smith's posture.
Smith works over Kaufmore with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith is fighting to break Kaufmore's control of his arms but Kaufmore is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jeff Kaufmore overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaufmore keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Smith throws a head kick but Kaufmore moves out of range.
Smith misses with a kick to the body.
Kaufmore takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kaufmore shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Smith pinned against the cage. Smith gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kaufmore with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Kaufmore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith doesn't manage to clinch there - Kaufmore circles away.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jeff Kaufmore is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kaufmore had his way with John Smith in that round.
The cut man is working on Jeff Kaufmore's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kaufmore drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Kaufmore waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaufmore keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kaufmore jabs at Smith's body.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kaufmore lands with a shot to the body.
Kaufmore drops Smith with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Smith looks back up at him and smiles so Kaufmore waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Smith is rocked!
Kaufmore lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaufmore finish him?
Kaufmore lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kaufmore shoots in for a takedown. Oh, that's a huge slam! Smith is on queer street and Kaufmore is pounding down on him with a barage of strikes. The ref is forced to step in and stop the fight. Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jeff Kaufmore!
Jeff Kaufmore retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Jeff Kaufmore thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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