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Lost Legends 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Williams might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Whom Shall I Fear. Both these fighters had to take extra time to make weight as they missed the initial 205lb limit. Dale Williams came in at 207.2 and Tim Alvarez came in at 206.2 but after the extra two hours, both guys managed to get within the one pound allowance. No doubt it will have affected them physically though, so let's see if that has an impact on the fight. Tim Alvarez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dale Williams's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alvarez's waist but Alvarez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Williams off to one side.
Alvarez looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Alvarez leaves Williams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Alvarez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams trying to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alvarez is looking for a kimura here.
Williams wants to control but Alvarez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alvarez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Williams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Williams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvarez can do anything to dispel that myth.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Williams throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Alvarez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Williams postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Williams.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
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 Dale Williams will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Alvarez circles away.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Alvarez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Alvarez is pressed up against the ropes. Williams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alvarez down to the mat. Alvarez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Alvarez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Williams.
Alvarez bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Williams gets back to full guard.
Williams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alvarez wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Alvarez won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez being controlled here momentarily.
Alvarez preventing the sweep.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Williams prevents the takedown attempt.
Williams gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Alvarez regains guard.
Alvarez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams throwing strikes from guard but Alvarez blocks nicely.
Williams won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams distracts Alvarez with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Williams postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alvarez has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams passes into half guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is defending well.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Alvarez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Alvarez scores with a few weak punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back.
Alvarez is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Williams dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Williams goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Williams tries to clinch but Alvarez is having none of it.
Williams tries to clinch up.
Williams closes the distance looking to clinch
and Alvarez counters by moving into the clinch.
Alvarez turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Williams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alvarez prevents Williams from standing back up.
Williams wants to improve his position but Alvarez is controlling well.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
Williams has control of Alvarez's left arm, preventing Alvarez from doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Alvarez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams landing strikes from the mount and Alvarez is in trouble!
Williams throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Alvarez because Williams loaded up on that one.
Williams sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Williams jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Alvarez manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Williams misses with the ground and pound.
Alvarez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
Williams drops back looking for a leg! Alvarez is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Alvarez manages to kick Williams off! Williams jumps back into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez wants to stand but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams passes into half guard.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams works his foot free and advances to mount.
Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Williams clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Alvarez takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alvarez stuffs the takedown.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch but Alvarez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Williams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Alvarez keeps the fight on the outside.
Alvarez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dale Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Williams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Williams closes this distance looking for a takedown but Alvarez circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dale Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Alvarez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez fails with a takedown attempt.
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams pulls guard effortlessly.
Williams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Alvarez defends it easily.
Alvarez working some strikes from top position.
Williams wants to sweep here but Alvarez controlling him for the moment.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alvarez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Alvarez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Alvarez postures up.
Williams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alvarez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Alvarez advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
Alvarez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Williams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alvarez.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Williams blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Williams flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Williams 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Williams 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.
Williams trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Williams had his way with Tim Alvarez in that round.
That's time! Williams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Williams moves into the clinch.
Alvarez is working for takedown but Williams is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams lands a takedown into guard.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez wants to get back to his feet but Williams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alvarez throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams postures up in Alvarez's guard and throws a big left but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
Williams pushing down on Alvarez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alvarez tries to get to full guard but Williams has control of the leg.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alvarez defends it well.
Williams thows a huge punch but Alvarez dodges it nicely.
Dale Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Williams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Alvarez!
Williams prevents Alvarez from getting the reversal.
Tim Alvarez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alvarez blocking the ground and pound.
Alvarez can't escape the position.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Williams cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Alvarez is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.
Alvarez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alvarez throwing hammer fists to the chest of Williams. What's that going to do exactly?
And that's the end of the fight!
Dale Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Dale Williams!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Dale Williams!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Dale Williams!
Dale Williams wins by unanimous decision!
Dale Williams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Mario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carlos Mario had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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240 lbs
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285 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super 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, Carlos Mario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Mario definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Mario's head back.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mario moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Mario bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Mario drags him back down.
Mario is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lee is trying to escape and Mario transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lee is forced to tap! Nice work there by Mario! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carlos Mario!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Javier Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Javier Casados could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jason Karlsson's chin.
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193 lbs
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200 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Casados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Karlsson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson gets the takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Casados wants to get back to his feet but Karlsson drags him back down.
Casados manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Casados is refusing to be controlled, as Karlsson sits in half guard.
Karlsson seems to be working for a kimura but Casados defends the submission attempt.
Karlsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Casados defends it well.
Karlsson slips a nice elbow through Casados's hands, connecting with Casados's forehead.
Casados gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karlsson cracks Casados with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karlsson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karlsson looking to pass the guard.
Karlsson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Casados looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Karlsson has picked Casados up and slammed him! Casados can't keep hold of the triangle and Karlsson manages to pass to side control!
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Karlsson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Casados takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Karlsson is looking to take a break and control but Casados is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Casados is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Karlsson grinds an elbow into Casados's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Casados's face as Karlsson controls the position.
Casados tries to improve position but can't.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Karlsson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Casados trying to remain calm as Karlsson controls from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Karlsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Casados shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Casados works over Karlsson's head and body with a nice combination.
Casados fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karlsson tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Casados manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Karlsson looking to score a takedown here. Casados is defending well but Karlsson drives through and ends up in Casados's guard.
Karlsson throwing strikes from guard but Casados blocks nicely.
Karlsson stands and throws Casados's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Karlsson in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Casados looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Karlsson turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Karlsson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nai Khanom Tom (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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265 lbs
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nai Khanom Tom!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khanom Tom throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Palmer.
It looks like Chris Palmer has been cut.
Khanom Tom misses the jab.
Nai Khanom Tom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer throws a big shot that misses.
Palmer misses with a lunging right hand
and Khanom Tom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Palmer thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanom Tom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palmer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palmer misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Khanom Tom - just one landing.
Palmer shoots in for a takedown but Khanom Tom shows good takedown defense.
Palmer moves out of range of the body kick from Khanom Tom.
Palmer slips a jab and a cross from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Palmer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Palmer lands with a straight right. Khanom Tom didn't see that one coming.
Khanom Tom throws a nice looking combination but Palmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Khanom Tom.
Palmer throws a lazy right hand but Khanom Tom sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanom Tom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Khanom Tom misses with a low kick.
Khanom Tom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Palmer lands a slapping body shot.
Palmer misses with a looping right.
Khanom Tom connects with a right hand. Palmer shakes it off.
Palmer slips a jab from Khanom Tom.
Palmer walks into a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Khanom Tom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khanom Tom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khanom Tom misses with a wild body shot.
Khanom Tom cracks Palmer with an open hand slap.
Palmer throws a leg kick but Khanom Tom moved away.
Palmer takes a swing at Khanom Tom's ribcage but misses.
Khanom Tom tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Palmer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Khanom Tom's half guard.
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer stops Khanom Tom from getting back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Palmer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Khanom Tom's head.
Khanom Tom tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Palmer has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Khanom Tom has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Palmer throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nai Khanom Tom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Palmer's cut.
That's time! Palmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanom Tom works over Palmer's head and body with a nice combination.
Khanom Tom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Palmer.
A slow jab from Khanom Tom misses its intended target.
Palmer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nai Khanom Tom seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Palmer looks to land a body kick but Khanom Tom moved away.
Khanom Tom thumps Palmer with a low kick.
Khanom Tom throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
Khanom Tom looks to throw a body kick
and Palmer decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khanom Tom's guard.
Khanom Tom wants to stand up but Palmer is controlling him.
Palmer throwing strikes from guard but Khanom Tom blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer stopping the sweep attempt from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom keeping moving, preventing Palmer from controlling successfully.
Khanom Tom controls Palmer momentarily but Palmer frees himself.
Palmer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palmer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Palmer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palmer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Palmer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Palmer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Palmer controls the pace.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Khanom Tom is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Palmer dives into side control.
Khanom Tom is looking for a sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Khanom Tom parries the strikes from Palmer easily there. Palmer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Khanom Tom to escape.
Palmer lands a decent elbow from side control.
Palmer landing a few strikes.
Khanom Tom is trying to improve his position.
Palmer working the ground and pound from side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer staying calm.
Khanom Tom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Palmer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Palmer's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Palmer slips under a jab from Khanom Tom.
Palmer scores with a jab to the jaw.
Palmer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Khanom Tom has time to react.
Khanom Tom misses with a looping left.
Khanom Tom throws the left hand but Palmer avoids the punch easily.
Khanom Tom looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A swing and a miss from Khanom Tom.
Khanom Tom throws a right and a left that both miss.
Palmer slips under a jab from Khanom Tom.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom looks to land a left hand but Palmer moved out of range nicely.
Khanom Tom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Palmer misses.
Khanom Tom lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Palmer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Khanom Tom looks to throw the jab but Palmer is out of range.
Khanom Tom takes one to the side of the head.
Palmer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khanom Tom.
Palmer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Palmer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Palmer with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Khanom Tom misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanom Tom loads up on a big right hand but Palmer slips the punch.
Khanom Tom takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Khanom Tom misses with a wild body shot.
Khanom Tom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Palmer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khanom Tom lands a nice looking body shot.
Palmer changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Khanom Tom looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Palmer trying to control the position but Khanom Tom is working away.
The strikes coming from Palmer are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Palmer clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Palmer's cut.
That's time! Palmer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Khanom Tom throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Palmer.
Khanom Tom throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Palmer on the side of the head.
Palmer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khanom Tom.
Palmer misses with a looping right.
Khanom Tom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Palmer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Khanom Tom slips under a jab from Palmer.
Palmer throws a hook to the side of Khanom Tom's head but Khanom Tom sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Khanom Tom blocks a leg kick.
Good work by Palmer as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanom Tom digs a good hook to Palmer's body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Palmer, right into the meat.
Palmer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Palmer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nai Khanom Tom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palmer misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Khanom Tom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khanom Tom avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Palmer throws a good cross that connects.
Khanom Tom tries to bum rush Palmer with a series of wild strikes but Palmer uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Khanom Tom scores with a four punch combination!
No joy there for Khanom Tom, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Khanom Tom is just out of range.
A jab from Palmer misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Khanom Tom!
Palmer slips under a jab.
Palmer blocks a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom lands a really nice looking cross but Palmer seems unphased.
Khanom Tom smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Khanom Tom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nai Khanom Tom dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Chris Palmer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khanom Tom takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chris Palmer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khanom Tom throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palmer.
Palmer misses with a looping left.
Khanom Tom tries to move into range but Palmer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Palmer thows a body shot but no joy.
Palmer misses with a right hand
and Khanom Tom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Palmer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Khanom Toms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice shot by Khanom Tom.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Khanom Tom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanom Tom looks to land a right hand but Palmer moved out of range.
Khanom Tom tries to score with a low kick but Palmer moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Khanom Tom takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Khanom Tom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Palmer missing with a left hand there. Khanom Tom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Khanom Tom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Khanom Tom crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Palmer - the referee stops the clock and Khanom Tom gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Palmer. Khanom Tom manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Palmer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Nai Khanom Tom has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Palmer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Khanom Tom.
Palmer shoots in and drives through. Khanom Tom sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanom Tom lands a jab to the head.
Palmer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Khanom Tom tests Palmer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab from Palmer misses.
Palmer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Khanom Tom blocks a head kick by Palmer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Khanom Tom moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Khanom Tom thuds his shin into the meat of Palmer's side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Palmer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Palmer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Nai Khanom Tom!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Nai Khanom Tom!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Nai Khanom Tom!
Nai Khanom Tom wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Diat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diat has chosen Baby Elephant Walk as his entrance music. Nick Robinson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stu Diat's chin.
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281 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Diat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Robinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Diat defends it nicely.
Robinson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diat misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Diat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Robinson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Diat was covering up waiting for the punch and Robinson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Diat tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Robinson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diat works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Diat is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Robinson frees his head nicely. Oh but Diat has switched to an armbar! Robinson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Stu Diat!
After winning the bout, Stu Diat 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus The Virus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Lyons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrus The Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hannibal Lyons!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lyons drops The Virus with a beautiful combination! The Virus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lyons is looking for the KO!
It looks like Cyrus The Virus has been cut.
Hannibal Lyons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Lyons looks to score with a jab to the body but The Virus is just out of range.
Lyons cracks The Virus on the jaw with a powerful right hand and The Virus falls backwards against the ropes. Lyons follows up with more strikes that drop The Virus to his knees. Lyons keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save The Virus! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hannibal Lyons!
After winning the bout, Hannibal Lyons 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dada Chisaraokwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: mind of a maniac. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dada Chisaraokwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Beaver!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chisaraokwu is defended easily by Beaver.
Chisaraokwu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beaver counters by moving into the clinch.
Chisaraokwu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beaver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dada Chisaraokwu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Beaver drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chisaraokwu has clasped his hands together around Beaver's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Beaver is looking to regain half guard here but Chisaraokwu keeps moving and retains side control.
Beaver is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chisaraokwu landing strikes.
Beaver manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Chisaraokwu thows a huge punch but Beaver dodges it nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beaver can do anything to dispel that myth.
Beaver tries to get to full guard but Chisaraokwu has control of the leg.
Chisaraokwu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chisaraokwu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chisaraokwu is pressing down on Beaver's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beaver is holding on for now.
Beaver tries to roll over but Chisaraokwu keeps him under control.
Chisaraokwu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beaver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chisaraokwu working Beaver over with strikes.
Chisaraokwu seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Beaver does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chisaraokwu drops an elbow to the side of Beaver's head.
Beaver missing with punches from the bottom.
Chisaraokwu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaver is trying to get back to full guard.
Chisaraokwu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beaver's head.
Beaver tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Beaver regains full guard. Nicely done.
Chisaraokwu chips away with some ground and pound.
Chisaraokwu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Beaver's head.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Beaver looking for a sweep. Not yet Beaver, not yet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chisaraokwu is in close to Beaver's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chisaraokwu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chisaraokwu stands up over Beaver, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chisaraokwu lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beaver throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Beaver thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Beaver tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chisaraokwu wants to stand but Beaver is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chisaraokwu stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Beaver swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dada Chisaraokwu dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Chisaraokwu closes the distance and clinches.
Beaver goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chisaraokwu prevents it.
Beaver is looking for a takedown.
Chisaraokwu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beaver avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Beaver wants to take the fight to the mat but Chisaraokwu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dada Chisaraokwu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matthew Beaver.
Chisaraokwu looking for a takedown.
Chisaraokwu is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Beaver can't fight it off and eventually Chisaraokwu manages to take the fight to the floor. Beaver looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Beaver looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Chisaraokwu puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chisaraokwu passes to side control.
Beaver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dada Chisaraokwu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaver thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chisaraokwu's head.
Beaver lands with a punch from half guard.
Chisaraokwu is looking for a sweep. Beaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Chisaraokwu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chisaraokwu 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.
Beaver working some strikes from top position.
Beaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Chisaraokwu seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Beaver scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chisaraokwu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaver makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chisaraokwu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chisaraokwu trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chisaraokwu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Beaver scoring with some ground and pound.
Chisaraokwu 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.
Beaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Beaver stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chisaraokwu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beaver connects with a couple of short punches.
Chisaraokwu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beaver must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beaver distracts Chisaraokwu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthew Beaver showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Chisaraokwu shoots in but Beaver avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chisaraokwu doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beaver counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! Beaver looking to finish!
Chisaraokwu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beaver arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Chisaraokwu's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Matthew Beaver!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Matthew Beaver made sure he mentioned Performance Enhancing Drugs, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bryce ODonnell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toshi Matoshin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matoshin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mortal Kombat theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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156 lbs
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25
158 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryce ODonnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Toshi Matoshin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODonnell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
ODonnell throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Toshi Matoshin has been cut.
Matoshin blocks a jab.
ODonnell throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
ODonnell clinches with his opponent.
Matoshin tries to break the clinch but ODonnell is controlling the position.
Matoshin has picked ODonnell up - he's going for a ride! Matoshin dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Matoshin wants to pass to mount but ODonnell is defending the position.
Matoshin wants to work for an arm triangle but ODonnell is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matoshin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Matoshin wants to stand up but ODonnell is controlling the position.
Matoshin controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matoshin is working away from the top position though.
Matoshin is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matoshin wants to stand up but ODonnell is controlling the position.
Matoshin seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and ODonnell defends it well.
Matoshin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so ODonnell is just riding it out for now. Matoshin eventually gives up the hold.
ODonnell is looking to control Matoshin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can ODonnell avoid being mounted?
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Matoshin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Matoshin is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
ODonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matoshin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
ODonnell walks into a straight right hand from Matoshin.
Matoshin moves out of range of the leg kick from ODonnell.
A big right from Matoshin misses.
Bryce ODonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matoshin misses the jab.
Matoshin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits ODonnells jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
ODonnell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Matoshin cracks ODonnell with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
Matoshin moves out of range of the body kick from ODonnell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matoshin throws the left hand but ODonnell avoids the punch easily.
ODonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Matoshin throws out the jab.
A solid body kick from ODonnell.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
ODonnell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Matoshin sizes up ODonnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Matoshin avoids the head kick by ODonnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matoshin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A big right from ODonnell misses.
ODonnell needs to keep his hands up - Matoshin had a free shot at his head there.
ODonnell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matoshin was well out of range. Poor timing from ODonnell.
Matoshin lands a jab to the nose.
ODonnell is rocked!
ODonnell swinging wildly here.
Oh ODonnell is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matoshin avoids the body shot from ODonnell.
ODonnell seems to have got his legs back now.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. ODonnell shakes it off.
Matoshin throws a looping overhand right but ODonnell ducks down to avoid it.
ODonnell throws a body kick that misses.
ODonnell slips a jab from Matoshin.
ODonnell swats away the attempt to clinch by Matoshin.
Matoshin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Matoshin throws a head kick but ODonnell moves out of range.
Matoshin clinches up with ODonnell and pushes him back against the ropes.
ODonnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin is looking for a takedown.
Matoshin is trying to break the clinch but ODonnell is controlling him.
Matoshin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Matoshin is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ODonnell circles away from the clinch attempt.
ODonnell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matoshin.
Matoshin avoids the body shot from ODonnell.
Matoshin misses with an uppercut. ODonnell saw that one coming.
ODonnell tried to score with a low kick but Matoshin checks it.
ODonnell moves out of range as Matoshin strikes.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but ODonnell moves his leg out of the way.
ODonnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A decent looking body kick lands there for ODonnell.
Matoshin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ODonnell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ODonnell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
ODonnell gets underhooks to prevent Matoshin's takedown attempt.
Matoshin tries to score a body lock takedown but ODonnell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's time! ODonnell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Matoshin moves out of range as ODonnell throws a body kick.
ODonnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Matoshin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
ODonnell walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Matoshin doesn't manage to clinch there - ODonnell circles away.
Matoshin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Matoshin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed ODonnell momentarily.
Matoshin moves out of range as ODonnell strikes.
Matoshin tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. ODonnell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
ODonnell lands a nice hook to Matoshin's body. Matoshin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
ODonnell works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
ODonnell throws a right hand that Matoshin ducks under and follows up with a left that Matoshin also avoids with ease.
ODonnell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Matoshin.
ODonnell wants to slow Matoshin down by chopping away at his legs.
A nice leg kick lands there from Matoshin.
ODonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matoshin lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
ODonnell gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Matoshin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Matoshin gets a clinch.
Matoshin working hard to break the clinch.
ODonnell misses with an elbow strike.
Matoshin wants to break free but ODonnell has control.
A nice glancing elbow lands by ODonnell.
Matoshin has had enough of the clinch but ODonnell keeps him there for the moment.
ODonnell is pressed up against the ropes. Matoshin has hold of a leg and is looking to drag ODonnell down to the mat. ODonnell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matoshin tries to score with a low kick but ODonnell moves his leg out of the way.
Matoshin blocks a head kick by ODonnell.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
ODonnell misses with a wild combination.
ODonnell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
ODonnell is looking to wear down Matoshin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
ODonnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
ODonnell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Matoshin finds it's way through ODonnell's defenses.
ODonnell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ODonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matoshin manages to avoid it.
Matoshin's jab looks to have found its range, popping ODonnell under the eye.
Matoshin throws a head kick but ODonnell moves out of range.
ODonnell on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Matoshin misses the target.
Matoshin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as ODonnell backs up against the ropes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matoshin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
ODonnell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
ODonnell takes a swing at Matoshin's ribcage but misses.
Matoshin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ODonnell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toshi Matoshin really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
ODonnell works Matoshin's body with a nice hook.
Toshi Matoshin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
ODonnell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matoshin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. ODonnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matoshin wants to clinch.
ODonnell's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Matoshin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! ODonnell scrambles back to his feet.
ODonnell thuds his shin into the meat of Matoshin's side.
Matoshin connects with a jab.
Matoshin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
ODonnell throws an off balance right hand
and Matoshin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matoshin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but ODonnell moved out of range.
Matoshin looks to land a right hand but ODonnell moved out of range.
Matoshin avoids the head kick by ODonnell.
Matoshin misses with a low kick as ODonnell jumps back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ODonnell misses with a straight right.
Matoshin throws a solid leg kick but ODonnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Matoshin.
ODonnell tries to clinch up.
ODonnell bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Matoshin tries to close the distance and clinch up but ODonnell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
ODonnell throws a body punch but Matoshin moves out of range.
Matoshin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from ODonnell.
ODonnell throws a head kick but Matoshin moves out of range.
ODonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Matoshin at a distance.
Matoshin throws a good cross that connects.
Matoshin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
ODonnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
ODonnell misses with an attempted mid kick.
ODonnell thows a body shot but no joy.
ODonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Matoshin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matoshin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Matoshin throws the left hand but ODonnell avoids the punch easily.
ODonnell looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ODonnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matoshin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
ODonnell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from Matoshin misses.
ODonnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Matoshin circles away quickly and effectively.
A lazy left from Matoshin finds it's target.
ODonnell darts in and clinches Matoshin up against the ropes.
Matoshin misses with a punch on the inside.
ODonnell is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Matoshin's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
ODonnell pushes off an throws an elbow but Matoshin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
ODonnell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Matoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from ODonnell fails to land.
Matoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Matoshin jumps guard but ODonnell stands there with Matoshin around his waist. Matoshin gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Matoshin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Toshi Matoshin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Toshi Matoshin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
ODonnell is looking to land body kicks.
Matoshin connects with a right hand. ODonnell shakes it off.
Matoshin throws a lazy right hand but ODonnell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matoshin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ODonnell looks to score with a jab to the body but Matoshin is just out of range.
Matoshin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Matoshin. That snapped ODonnell's head back.
Matoshin misses with a body shot.
Matoshin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
ODonnell looks to throw the jab but Matoshin is out of range.
ODonnell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
ODonnell throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Matoshin counter with a right hand.
Matoshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Matoshin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
and Matoshin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts ODonnell! He's just covering up as Matoshin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toshi Matoshin!
A very excited looking Toshi Matoshin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Bryce ODonnell was interviewed post fight and said 'My hats off to my opponent he's great fighter. Thanks to king Arthur and fallen champions. Thank you fans next time you see me I'm gonna get the win.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joesph Ely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesph Ely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Roach!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ely shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ely prevents Roach from improving his position.
Ely is trying to work for a kimura but Roach is defending well.
Ely wants to free his trapped foot but Roach is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Roach wants to improve his position but Ely is controlling well.
Roach looking for submissions off his back.
It looks like Ely is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ely is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Roach!
Roach tries to reverse the position but Ely maintains control.
Roach gets back to half guard.
Ely wants to stand but Roach has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Roach looking for submissions off his back.
Roach trying to hold on to Ely's head to control him but Ely postures up.
Roach is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ely not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ely missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Roach is looking to control Ely's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roach avoid being mounted?
Roach looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roach is looking for a sweep. Ely is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roach is defending against the submission attempts here by Ely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ely seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joesph Ely dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Roach looking to score a takedown here. Ely is defending well but Roach drives through and ends up in Ely's guard.
Ely striking from his own guard.
Ely lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Roach!
Roach taking shots to the head.
Ely landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ely landing punches.
Roach keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Joesph Ely overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ely landing strikes from the mount and Roach is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ely looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
A nice elbow there by Ely.
Roach tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roach is still trying to improve position.
Ely lands a big shot there that rocks Roach but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ely working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Roach is working to get back to half guard.
Ely lands a heavy elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ely prevents Roach from getting the reversal.
Ely stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ely forces Roach back against the ropes and clinches.
Ely is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Ely's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ely has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roach uses from the top position.
Ely trying to control the position.
My spies in MediEval inform me that Roach has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Roach missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ely 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.
Roach with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Roach wants to pass the guard but Ely is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ely is trying to control the position but Roach postures up.
Ely manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roach manages to get himself to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joesph Ely dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roach looks for a takedown but Ely sprawls well.
Roach throws a hook but Ely avoids it easily.
Ely has Roach up against the ropes in a clinch.
Ely turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Roach is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Roach gets back to half guard.
Roach slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ely slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roach is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Ely 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.
Roach wants to get back to full guard.
Ely wants to take a breather but Roach is having none of it.
Roach trying to control but Ely postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roach manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roach manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ely manages to get himself to full guard.
Roach is looking to work some ground and pound but Ely has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ely keeping moving, preventing Roach from controlling successfully.
Roach wants to pass the guard but Ely is keeping the position.
Roach working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ely working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roach.
Roach stands up over Ely, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ely controlling the position.
Roach trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roach trying to control but Ely is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Roach really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Roach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ely's waist but Ely gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roach off to one side.
Ely manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Roach on his heels. He'll look to pass Roach's guard now, I'm sure.
Ely trying to control the position from guard on top but Roach is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ely stopping the sweep attempt from Roach.
Ely postures up in Roach's guard and throws a big left but Roach blocks it.
Roach bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ely's guard.
Ely is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ely 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 one minute gone in the round.
Ely wants to stand but Roach is controlling the position.
Roach is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ely trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ely looking to control.
Ely working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Roach.
Roach lands a couple of digs.
Roach not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Roach pushes down on Ely's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Roach missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ely has managed to free his arm - good work.
Roach is keen to just control but Ely is a slippery customer.
Ely is trying to maintain the position but Roach is very close to passing his half guard.
Ely pushes Roach off looking to stand but Roach dives back in and keeps control.
Roach is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ely looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ely is defending against the submission attempts here by Roach.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bobby Roach will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ely drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Ely from controlling successfully.
Roach is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Roach looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roach is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ely defends well.
Ely has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roach trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ely keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roach's head.
Ely drops back looking for a leg! Roach is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Roach manages to kick Ely off! Ely jumps back into Roach's guard.
Ely postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Roach is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ely, into his guard.
Roach trying to control the position from guard on top but Ely is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roach throws a strike but Ely rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Ely from controlling successfully.
Roach has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ely can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Roach is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ely is in close to Roach's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Roach keeping moving, preventing Ely from controlling successfully.
Roach wants to sweep here but Ely controlling him for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Joesph Ely.
Well Ely 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Joesph Ely!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Joesph Ely!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Joesph Ely!
Joesph Ely wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Joesph Ely made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michak Ropuia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropuia has chosen Here comes the pain - Slayer as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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156 lbs
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152 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Stevenson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michak Ropuia!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ropuia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Ropuia!
Stevenson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ropuia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ropuia tries to escape but Stevenson is in control.
Stevenson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Ropuia wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ropuia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stevenson off and has taken his back!
Our spies down at at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground inform us that Ropuia has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Stevenson can't escape the position.
Ropuia looking for the choke but no joy.
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!
Ropuia controlling well, preventing Stevenson from escaping the position.
Stevenson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Stevenson manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ropuia's guard. Nice work there by Stevenson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevenson advances to half guard.
Stevenson trying to control the action but Ropuia is working from the bottom.
Ropuia tries to kick Stevenson off but Stevenson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stevenson prevents Ropuia from improving his position.
Stevenson is trying to work for a kimura but Ropuia is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Stevenson wants to pass to mount but Ropuia is defending the position.
Stevenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stevenson wants to pass to mount but Ropuia is defending the position.
Stevenson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ropuia is just riding it out for now. Stevenson eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ropuia sees it coming and defends easily.
Stevenson stops Ropuia from getting back to his feet.
Ropuia actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Stevenson 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.
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!
Ropuia is not content to let Stevenson control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia looking for submissions off his back.
Ropuia gets full guard.
Stevenson pushing down on Ropuia's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Stevenson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
We've been hearing that Stevenson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ropuia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevenson pulls his head out easily.
Ropuia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stevenson pulls his head out easily.
Ropuia won't allow Stevenson to pass to mount.
Ropuia looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Stevenson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ropuia!
Stevenson is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Ropuia can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ropuia is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ropuia takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his 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!
Stevenson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ropuia is looking to escape.
Stevenson working the ground and pound effectively.
Ropuia is working to get back to half guard.
Stevenson lands a couple of good shots and Ropuia has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Stevenson is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Stevenson gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Stevenson gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Stevenson apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ropuia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Stevenson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ropuia is looking for a triangle but Stevenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Ropuia is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ropuia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Stevenson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ropuia has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ropuia working for a triangle but Stevenson defends it easily.
Stevenson landing with the ground and pound.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Ropuia is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stevenson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stevenson trying to control but Ropuia is working from the bottom.
Stevenson scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stevenson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ropuia is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson prevents Ropuia from getting back to his feet.
Stevenson connects with a couple of short punches.
Stevenson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ropuia's head.
Ropuia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ropuia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ropuia keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Stevenson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ropuia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stevenson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ropuia swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stevenson forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is looking to take a break and control but Ropuia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ropuia is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Stevenson is tapping! Great win for Ropuia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michak Ropuia!
Michak Ropuia is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Michak Ropuia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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