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Hilo Fight 32 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fidel Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Andersen (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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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fidel Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Andersen!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersen tries for a takedown but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andersen has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown. Andersen fights it but they end up in guard.
Andersen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Andersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andersen gets back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersen is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendez wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
Andersen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Mendez controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Mendez connects with a nice short shot to Andersen's temple.
Andersen is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Andersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Andersen tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg.
Andersen looks winded!
Mendez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andersen is refusing to be controlled, as Mendez sits in half guard.
Mendez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Mendez there.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.
Andersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Mendez is nestled in close to Andersen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Andersen is refusing to be controlled, as Mendez sits in 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!
Andersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Andersen actively working from the bottom here.
Andersen looking for submissions off his back.
Mendez is looking to advance position but Andersen won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Mendez trying to control the pace.
Andersen actively working from the bottom here.
Andersen taking some punishment here, with Mendez in his half guard.
Mendez seems to be working for a kimura but Andersen defends the submission attempt.
Andersen is refusing to be controlled, as Mendez sits in half guard.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Andersen on the ground.
Andersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Andersen looking for submissions off his back.
Andersen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mendez 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Andersen working for a triangle but Mendez defends it easily.
Mendez is in close to Andersen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendez works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mendez wants to take a breather but Andersen is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fidel Mendez dominated that round.
That's time! Mendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Andersen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mendez avoids it really well and circles away.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Andersen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mendez prevents it.
Fidel Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Andersen.
Andersen takes a shot to the head.
Andersen is rocked!
Andersen wants a takedown.
Andersen is still on wobbly legs! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez lands with a left to the head.
Andersen blocks the elbow strike.
Andersen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendez lands a takedown into guard.
Mendez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Mendez from controlling successfully.
Mendez distracts Andersen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Andersen'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!
Mendez trying to control but Andersen is working from the bottom.
Mendez stands up over Andersen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Mendez passes into side control.
Andersen is breathing heavily.
Mendez cracks Andersen with a big elbow.
Andersen tries to bench press Mendez off him but Mendez keeps the position.
Fidel Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Andersen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Andersen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mendez wants to stand up but Andersen is controlling the position.
Mendez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Mendez scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mendez passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mendez dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mendez postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Andersen in real trouble here! The ref calls for Andersen to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fidel Mendez!
Fidel Mendez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Matias Demaestri will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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220 lbs
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212 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Big heart |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Demaestri.
Cartwright pushes Demaestri up against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright tries for a takedown but Demaestri manages to get underhooks.
Demaestri is trying to drag Cartwright to the mat but Cartwright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demaestri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cavan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short body shot lands from Cartwright as the two fighters clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demaestri is looking for a takedown.
Cartwright leaning against his opponent.
Cartwright looking for a takedown.
Demaestri managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
Demaestri is pressed up against the cage. Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demaestri down to the mat. Demaestri avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demaestri shoots in for a double leg but Cartwright sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri shoots for a takedown but Cartwright saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demaestri but Demaestri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Demaestri as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Cartwright as Demaestri shoots in.
Cartwright gets a clinch.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demaestri gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Demaestri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body.
Demaestri managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
Demaestri prevents a takedown attempt there.
Demaestri avoids the elbow strike from Cartwright, against the cage.
Demaestri blocks an elbow strike from Cartwright.
Demaestri managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Demaestri avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cartwright drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Demaestri gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri wants to take the fight to the mat but Cartwright manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Demaestri is defending well for now.
Cartwright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demaestri.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Demaestri fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Demaestri shoots in looking for a takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl out of it but Demaestri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cartwright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demaestri fails to land the takedown.
Demaestri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demaestri off to one side.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Demaestri is avoiding it.
Cartwright doesn't manage to clinch there - Demaestri circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri has a takedown stuffed.
Demaestri shoots in looking for a takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl out of it but Demaestri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cartwright manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown. Demaestri tries to sprawl out of it but Cartwright keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Demaestri manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Demaestri fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright avoids it really well and circles away.
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cartwright tries a knee to the head but Demaestri blocks it.
Demaestri avoids the elbow strike from Cartwright, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cavan Cartwright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Matias Demaestri'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.
Cartwright tries to sprawl but Demaestri drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Demaestri tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cartwright controls his leg.
Cartwright trying to hold on to Demaestri's head to control him but Demaestri postures up.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
Demaestri tries to stand but can't do so whilst Cartwright controls his leg.
Cartwright trying to control but Demaestri postures up.
Cartwright pushes Demaestri off and gets back to his feet.
Cavan Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Demaestri.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demaestri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartwright is looking to clinch but Demaestri is avoiding it.
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cartwright is working for takedown but Demaestri is calmly controlling the position for now.
Demaestri tries for a takedown. No joy.
Demaestri has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright pushes off an throws an elbow but Demaestri leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Demaestri dodges an elbow strike from Cartwright.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Demaestri pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cavan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cartwright tries to avoid it but Demaestri manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cartwright to the ground. Cartwright escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cartwright's waist but Cartwright gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demaestri off to one side.
Demaestri tries for a takedown but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Demaestri is breathing heavily.
Cartwright drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cartwright is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
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!
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Demaestri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Demaestri manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Demaestri's guard.
Demaestri is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cartwright passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Demaestri pushes Cartwright away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cartwright gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cartwright controls the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Demaestri can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cartwright cracks Demaestri with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Cartwright moves into full mount!
Demaestri trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright controlling from mount.
Cartwright pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Demaestri looks a forlorn figure.
The cut above Enzo Matias Demaestri's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Demaestri is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Cartwright lands a heavy elbow.
Demaestri is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cavan Cartwright!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pernell McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarques Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pernell McPhee is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pernell McPhee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demarques Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch up
and McPhee counters with a shoot takedown. Johnson fights it but they end up in guard.
McPhee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is trying to control the position but McPhee postures up.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but McPhee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McPhee pushes down on Johnson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McPhee passes the guard and advances to mount!
McPhee controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPhee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to hold on but McPhee pushes him away.
McPhee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McPhee putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
McPhee won't let Johnson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
McPhee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Johnson turns into him and now he's in McPhee's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPhee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McPhee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McPhee is proving hard to escape from.
McPhee managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Pernell McPhee.
McPhee misses with a head kick.
McPhee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Johnson to the mat! Johnson manages to get full guard.
McPhee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
McPhee passes Johnson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
McPhee is looking for a kimura here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPhee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell McPhee 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.
McPhee has managed to clinch.
Johnson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Johnson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but McPhee uses good head movement to avoid it.
McPhee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johnson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
McPhee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson is looking to clinch but McPhee is avoiding it.
McPhee scores with a push kick.
McPhee gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee decides to stand back up. McPhee steps back and let's Johnson get back to his feet.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and McPhee counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson wants to break the clinch but can't.
McPhee fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pernell McPhee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McPhee prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but McPhee has the dominant position.
McPhee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McPhee decides to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of McPhee is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPhee seems keen to control Johnson's posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pernell McPhee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Johnson tries to clinch but McPhee moves away
and McPhee counters by moving into the clinch.
McPhee taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
McPhee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson is looking to clinch.
McPhee moves into the clinch.
McPhee drags the fight down to the ground.
Johnson tries to stand but McPhee is controlling from the bottom.
McPhee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but McPhee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhee pushes Johnson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPhee manages to get back to half guard.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McPhee has managed to free his arm - good work.
McPhee manages to get to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPhee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell McPhee dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
McPhee gets a double leg takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson is rocked!
McPhee stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can McPhee finish him?
McPhee lands a strong strike to the head of Johnson. That's dazed him! McPhee looking to finish here. Johnson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - McPhee lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pernell McPhee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soku Geiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soku Geiger!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geiger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Geiger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McTavish takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
McTavish tries to escape but Geiger is in control.
McTavish trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Geiger working the ground and pound from side control.
McTavish is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Geiger stands up.
McTavish throws an off balance right hand
and Geiger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Geiger throws a series of punches but McTavish avoids them all with ease.
McTavish throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McTavish just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McTavish throws a one two combo.
Donald McTavish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Geiger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McTavish throws a combination that misses
and Geiger counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for McTavish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Geiger tries to move to mount but McTavish blocks the move with his legs.
Geiger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Geiger has an Americana. McTavish didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Geiger is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Geiger hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Soku Geiger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arnold Mehk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kilgore Trout (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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265 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arnold Mehk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kilgore Trout!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Trout as Mehk shoots in.
Mehk closes the distance and pushes Trout back into the cage.
Mehk is looking to take this one to the mat.
Mehk lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mehk gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Trout.
Trout manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Mehk has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mehk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trout has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mehk has managed to get both his arms back between Trout's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mehk got a little sloppy there for a moment and Trout has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mehk has managed to get both his arms back between Trout's legs - danger averted.
Mehk trying to control but Trout is working from the bottom.
Mehk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mehk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trout is keeping the position for now.
Trout has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Mehk doesn't defend quickly enough and Trout has managed to lock this one up! Can Mehk escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Trout on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kilgore Trout!
An out of breath Kilgore Trout thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heraclio Caro (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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211 lbs
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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, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heraclio Caro!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Caro misses with a hook. Machida ducked under it nicely.
Caro misses with a takedown
and Machida scores with a counter punch that sends Caro to the canvas! Machida smells blood - he's punishing Caro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Caro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Machida!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ax Skargholm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makaweli Tavern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavern has chosen One Day Too Late as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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186 lbs
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190 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ax Skargholm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makaweli Tavern!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skargholm scores with a takedown into Tavern's guard.
Skargholm trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skargholm won't allow Tavern to get back to his feet.
Tavern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tavern looking for a guillotine here but Skargholm defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skargholm stands and throws Tavern's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skargholm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
You can see the frustration on Tavern's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tavern is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Skargholm asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skargholm wants to stand but Tavern has his arm trapped.
Tavern tries to escape but Skargholm is in control.
Tavern is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Skargholm tries to stand but Tavern is controlling his head.
Tavern can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skargholm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Skargholm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tavern wants to get back to his feet but Skargholm drags him back down.
Skargholm working away.
Skargholm trying to control the position but Tavern is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skargholm throws an elbow but Tavern slips to the side and avoids it well.
Tavern is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
What's Tavern going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skargholm tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Skargholm looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ax Skargholm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tavern scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tavern is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Skargholm doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tavern.
Tavern maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Skargholm could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Tavern has cracked it and Skargholm is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Tavern!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Makaweli Tavern!
A relieved looking Makaweli Tavern thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pat Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blue Rak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Murphy comes to the cage accompanied by Pat murphy of the Irish Brigade. 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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21
217 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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23
214 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blue Rak!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy wants to clinch
and Rak counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murphy thinking.
Murphy shoots in looking for a takedown but Rak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murphy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Rak circles away.
Murphy wants to clinch but Rak slips to the side
and Rak cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy fails with a takedown attempt.
Murphy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pat Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Rak counters with a crisp one two that drops Murphy! Rak thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Murphy to his feet! Murphy is in big trouble!
Murphy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rak swinging wildly here.
Rak fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murphy is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Murphy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rak finds it's way round the side to connect with Murphy's head.
Oh Murphy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice sprawl there from Rak as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy seems to have got his legs back now.
Rak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murphy wants to clinch but Rak slips to the side
and Rak scores with a counter punch that sends Murphy to the canvas! Rak smells blood - he's punishing Murphy with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Murphy has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blue Rak!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geeves Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is Whoop ya Head boi. A fine choice. Armstrong comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kickstart My Heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Geeves Armstrong has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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26
184 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
167 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Geeves Armstrong!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Armstrong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Armstrong thows a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Armstrong throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Silva postures up in Armstrong's guard and throws a big left but Armstrong blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Armstrong has eaten all the pies!
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva lands a couple of digs.
Armstrong being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva postures up and lands a big shot to Armstrong's brow.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armstrong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Silva's guard.
Silva is adopting a defensive guard.
Silva 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.
Armstrong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva managing to control the position.
Silva is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Armstrong trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Geeves Armstrong.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Armstrong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Silva.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong thows a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong wants to land a leg kick but Silva is out of range.
Silva takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Armstrong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Geeves Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Armstrong.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Silva. That did some damage!
Armstrong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Silva dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Armstrong misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva moves out of range as Armstrong throws a body kick.
Armstrong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Armstrong scores with a leg kick.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Armstrong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch but Silva swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Armstrong.
Armstrong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Silva checks a leg kick nicely.
Armstrong misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Silva avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Armstrong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Silva rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses.
Armstrong throws a front kick that sends Silva stumbling back into the cage.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Armstrong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Silva is able to avoid easily.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Silva chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Armstrong can pounce on him.
Armstrong throws a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Armstrong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Armstrong.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Geeves Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Armstrong tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Armstrong cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
Armstrong throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Armstrong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Silva has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Silva and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Armstrong connects with a body shot.
Armstrong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Armstrong turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geeves Armstrong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Silva moves out of range as Armstrong throws a body kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong misses the jab.
Armstrong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Silva looks to land a strike but Armstrong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Silva with a nice head shot there.
Silva throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Silva cracks Armstrong with a solid left hand.
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!
Silva stands and throws Armstrong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a couple of short elbows.
Armstrong takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong can't do much from the bottom here.
A big shot lands for Silva! That's hurt Armstrong! Will he recover? Silva fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Silva!
An out of breath Steve Silva thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarmo Lenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jarmo Lenko has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnny Goon's chin.
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27
197 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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20
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jarmo Lenko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Goon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goon controlling from the top position.
Goon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goon trying to control but Lenko is working from the bottom.
Goon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goon 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.
Goon trying to control but Lenko is working from the bottom.
Goon avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Goon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lenko looking for a guillotine here but Goon defends easily.
Goon wants to control from the top but Lenko keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon 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.
Lenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Goon controls the pace.
Goon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goon.
Lenko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Well, if Goon is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Goon is trying to control. Lenko wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lenko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goon takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Goon scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lenko wants to improve his position but Goon is controlling well.
Goon with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lenko has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goon is working away from the top position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goon passes to side control.
Lenko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Goon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Goon scores with punches from side control.
Lenko tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lenko trying to remain calm as Goon controls from the top position.
Lenko is not content to let Goon control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goon is really struggling to control Lenko but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Goon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Goon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Goon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lenko looking for a sweep but Goon has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Goon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lenko is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goon cracks Lenko with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lenko is squirming around, avoiding Goon's attempts to control the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lenko is trying desperately to improve position.
Goon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lenko is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goon breaks from Lenko's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lenko is looking to get to half guard.
Goon working Lenko over with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goon dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Goon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lenko keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lenko stuffs the takedown attempt from Goon. Goon gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Goon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lenko tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goon is in Lenko's guard.
Lenko working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goon.
Lenko looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Goon has picked Lenko up and slammed him! Lenko can't keep hold of the triangle and Goon manages to pass to side control!
Lenko is looking to reverse the position.
Goon trying to control the action but Lenko is working from the bottom.
Lenko is looking to reverse the position.
Goon looks up at the clock and then as Lenko takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Goon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Goon tries to advance to mount but Lenko denies him.
Goon trying to control the action but Lenko is working from the bottom.
Johnny Goon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lenko to see if he's OK.
Goon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lenko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Goon stalls from top position.
Goon working the head with strikes.
Goon happy to just control the position for now.
Lenko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon wants to control but Lenko is keeping him busy.
Goon staying calm.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goon tries for a kimura but Lenko is defending well.
Lenko tries to bench press Goon off him but Goon keeps the position.
Goon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lenko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lenko manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon lands strikes from half guard.
Lenko moves into full guard.
Lenko throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lenko looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goon is one step ahead there.
Goon not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Goon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goon seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lenko 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.
Goon stays in close to Lenko's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lenko controls Goon momentarily but Goon frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Johnny Goon.
Goon tries for a takedown but Lenko sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Goon shoots in for a takedown but Lenko shows good takedown defense.
Lenko shoots in looking for a takedown. Goon tries to sprawl out of it but Lenko keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Goon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lenko pinned against the cage. Lenko gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goon was well out of range. Poor timing from Lenko.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goon scores with a takedown into Lenko's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goon manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Goon dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Lenko shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Goon sprawls well. Goon wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lenko gets slowly back to his feet.
Lenko shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Goon pinned against the cage. Goon gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Goon.
Lenko gets a takedown into half guard.
Goon is controlling Lenko's trapped leg to prevent Lenko from advancing to side control.
Goon is trying to maintain the position but Lenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Lenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goon controlling the position for now.
Lenko is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Goon is holding on to half guard well.
Goon is trying to maintain the position but Lenko is very close to passing his half guard.
Goon manages to get to full guard.
Lenko throws a big right hand that misses.
Lenko postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lenko gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lenko drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lenko jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Goon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lenko throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goon throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Goon looking for a sweep. Not yet Goon, not yet.
Lenko drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Goon dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lenko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goon sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Goon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lenko is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Goon is aware though and is defending well.
Goon preventing the sweep.
Goon pushes down on Lenko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lenko taking some punishment here, with Goon in his half guard.
Lenko tries to roll over but Goon keeps him under control.
Goon slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lenko is not content to let Goon control the position.
Lenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lenko can do to turn this around?
Goon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lenko wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lenko looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lenko actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Goon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Goon 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Goon!
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