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Hilo Fight 43 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manuel Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manuel Marquez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Demaestri.
Marquez shoots and misses
and Demaestri counters with a three punch combo that has Marquez backing up. Marquez nods at Demaestri to acknowledge the strikes.
Marquez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Demaestri.
Demaestri connects with a good right hand that stumbles Marquez. Marquez circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've been told by Demaestri's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marquez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Demaestri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Demaestri throws a right hand that misses
and Marquez counters with a head kick that drops Demaestri to the mat! Demaestri scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Demaestri is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Demaestri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marquez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Demaestri throws out the jab.
Marquez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Demaestri swats away the attempt to clinch by Marquez.
Demaestri misses with a double jab.
Marquez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Demaestri pinned against the cage. Demaestri gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Marquez.
Marquez misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Demaestri throws a combination that misses
and Marquez counters with a head kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Marquez.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demaestri but Demaestri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demaestri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Demaestri throws a jab but it's blocked by Marquez.
Demaestri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demaestri closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Demaestri throws a series of punches but Marquez moves out of range.
Demaestri is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marquez fails in his attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Demaestri.
Marquez has his takedown stuffed
and Demaestri counters with a nice uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Demaestri.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt
and Demaestri counters with a straight right hand.
Demaestri avoids the body shot from Marquez.
Demaestri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Marquez in his tracks.
Demaestri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Demaestri lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Marquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Demaestri moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri scores with a jab to the jaw.
A left lands for Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Demaestri misses.
Demaestri cracks Marquez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Demaestri misses with a wild combination.
Demaestri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marquez under the eye.
Demaestri looks to land a right hand but Marquez moved out of range.
Marquez looks to clinch
and Demaestri counters with a three punch combo that has Marquez backing up. Marquez nods at Demaestri to acknowledge the strikes.
Demaestri lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Demaestri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marquez.
Demaestri is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marquez.
Marquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Demaestri throws a nice looking combination but Marquez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Demaestri misses.
Marquez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Demaestri throws a hook to the side of Marquez's head but Marquez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Demaestri throws a looping overhand right but Marquez ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marquez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Demaestri to counter with a crisp jab.
Demaestri misses with a series of wild punches.
Demaestri goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manuel Marquez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Demaestri throws an overhand right that lands on Marquez's shoulder, as Marquez tries to avoid the shot.
Marquez dives in for a single leg takedown but Demaestri sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Demaestri keeps control of Marquez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Demaestri gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Marquez 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.
Demaestri wanted to stand there but Marquez had control of the position.
Demaestri knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Marquez on the ground.
Marquez trying to keep a closed guard but Demaestri is proving a slippery customer.
Marquez is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri wanted to stand there but Marquez had control of the position.
Demaestri has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Demaestri wants to stand but Marquez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Marquez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Demaestri connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Manuel Marquez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demaestri lands with a straight right. Marquez didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri misses with a two punch combination.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Demaestri misses.
No luck for Marquez with that takedown attempt.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Marquez.
Marquez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Marquez dodges the punch combination from Demaestri.
Demaestri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Demaestri scores with a three punch combo!
Demaestri throws a series of punches but Marquez avoids them all with ease.
Demaestri stuffs the takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri jabs Marquez right on the nose. Marquez blinks but takes it well.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Marquez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Demaestri finds it's way round the side to connect with Marquez's head.
Demaestri tests Marquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Marquez misses with a takedown attempt - Demaestri sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Marquez walks into a jab.
Demaestri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Demaestri.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that Marquez avoids nicely.
Demaestri throws a hook but Marquez avoids it easily.
Demaestri slaps away a takedown attempt from Marquez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A jab from Demaestri does it's job there.
Demaestri is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Demaestri lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab from Demaestri.
Demaestri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Marquez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo Matias Demaestri 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Marquez tries for a takedown but Demaestri circles away easily
and Demaestri counters with a nice uppercut.
Marquez tries to clinch up.
Demaestri misses with a double jab
and Marquez counters with a head kick that drops Demaestri to the mat! Demaestri scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
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!
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Marquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Demaestri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Demaestri misses with an uppercut. Marquez saw that one coming.
Marquez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Demaestri tries to avoid it but Marquez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Demaestri to the ground. Demaestri escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Marquez.
Demaestri moves into range and connects with a jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demaestri scores with a hook.
Demaestri throws a big shot that misses.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Enzo Matias Demaestri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marquez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demaestri but Demaestri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Demaestri's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Demaestri duly obliges.
Demaestri's corner calls for a 1-2. Demaestri obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marquez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Marquez tries to move into range but Demaestri moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Marquez takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Marquez moves forwards but Demaestri connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Marquez.
Marquez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marquez walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Marquez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Demaestri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice defenses there by Marquez.
Demaestri misses with a double jab.
Marquez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Marquez moves to clinch but Demaestri breaks away
and Demaestri counters with a one-two to the body.
Marquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Demaestri manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
Demaestri throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Demaestri lands a glancing blow to the side of Marquez's head.
Demaestri misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Demaestri defends it nicely.
Demaestri rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marquez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Demaestri swinging wildly here.
Demaestri misses with an uppercut.
Demaestri with a jab.
Demaestri tests Marquez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Demaestri swats away the attempt to clinch by Marquez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri lands with a hook. Marquez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Demaestri listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Demaestri lands with a nice combination. Marquez backs away looking to recover.
Demaestri misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demaestri lands a jab to the head.
Demaestri's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marquez under the eye.
Demaestri throws the left hand but Marquez avoids the punch easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Demaestri misses with a series of wild punches.
Marquez slips a straight right by Demaestri.
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 Enzo Matias Demaestri.
Well Demaestri 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Enzo Matias Demaestri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Monroe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Francisco Morales!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Monroe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morales swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monroe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Monroe. Morales does a little dance to reset his feet.
Monroe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Morales lands with a good body shot.
Monroe checks a leg kick nicely.
Morales connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monroe. Monroe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morales walks into a jab.
Morales throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Monroe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monroe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Morales's head.
Monroe needs to keep his hands up - Morales had a free shot at his head there.
Monroe misses with a body shot.
Morales lands a nice looking body shot.
Morales swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Morales 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 Monroe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monroe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Morales takes a swing at Monroe's ribcage but misses.
Monroe throws a lazy right hand but Morales sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monroe throws a series of punches but Morales moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales throws a jab when Monroe was well out of range.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
Morales throws a leg kick but Monroe sees it coming and moves out of range.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Morales moved out of range.
Morales throws a chopping leg kick but Monroe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Monroe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Monroe staying out of range there.
Morales fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Monroe does it's job there.
Morales misses with a jab, cross combination.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Morales saw that one coming.
Morales lands the left hand.
Morales steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morales was well out of range. Poor timing from Monroe.
A big left from Monroe misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morales moves forwards but Monroe connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morales slips a jab from Monroe.
Monroe throws a right and a left that Morales avoids nicely.
Morales is looking to chop away at Monroe's legs.
Morales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Monroe.
Monroe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morales scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Monroe is breathing heavily.
Monroe looks to land a right hand but Morales moved out of range.
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Monroe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Morales staying out of range there.
Monroe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morales clobbers Monroe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Monroe throws a jab but it's blocked by Morales.
Morales thuds a left hand into Monroe's body.
Monroe checks the leg kick.
Monroe throws a combination that misses
and Morales counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morales thuds a left hand into Monroe's body.
Morales lands a nice hook to Monroe's body. Monroe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Morales misses with a low kick.
Morales is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Monroe rather than just go for the knockout.
Morales cracks Monroe with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Monroe looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Morales finish him?
Monroe is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morales goes for a small jab and connects. Now Morales goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Monroe stumbles back but Morales runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Monroe to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Monroe will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Francisco Morales!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Berto Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Berto Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urutaka tries to clinch there but Dimagiba circles away.
Urutaka moves in looking to clinch but Dimagiba pushes him off.
Urutaka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Dimagiba eats them both and turns towards Urutaka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Dimagiba is rocked!
It looks like Berto Dimagiba has been cut.
Urutaka goes for a double leg but Dimagiba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dimagiba continues to drive forward.
Urutaka tries a knee to the head but Dimagiba blocks it.
Dimagiba wants to take the fight to the mat but Urutaka manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dimagiba is trying to drag Urutaka to the mat but Urutaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Urutaka leaning against his opponent.
Urutaka tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dimagiba is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dimagiba tightens his grip and picks Urutaka up, before dumping him to the ground. Urutaka manages to land in 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!
Urutaka looking to control.
Urutaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Urutaka is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Urutaka keeps moving.
Dimagiba prevents Urutaka from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Urutaka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Urutaka has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
Urutaka working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba stopping the sweep attempt from Urutaka.
Urutaka is working hard here to advance position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dimagiba won't allow Urutaka to get back to his feet.
Dimagiba loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Dimagiba off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Dimagiba has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dimagiba there as he acknowledges the shot.
Urutaka fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimagiba, pushing him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Urutaka misses with a punch to the body.
Dimagiba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Urutaka is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kai Urutaka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Berto Dimagiba.
Urutaka pulls Dimagiba into guard.
Urutaka trying to control the position.
Urutaka preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Urutaka looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Urutaka has his foot on Dimagiba's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dimagiba works his way back into a safe position though.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dimagiba accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Urutaka uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka wants to clinch up but Dimagiba keeps it at a distance.
Urutaka gets caught flat footed, as Dimagiba shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dimagiba in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Urutaka blocks nicely.
Dimagiba stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Urutaka has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Dimagiba manages to get his head free but now Urutaka has transitioned to an armbar! Dimagiba grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Urutaka! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Urutaka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Reeves might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Natural Born Killaz. Murphy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pat murphy of the Irish Brigade kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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217 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Murphy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reeves wants it to stay on the feet.
Reeves lands a high kick!
Reeves throws the kick towards the body but Murphy avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Reeves.
No luck for Murphy with that takedown attempt.
Murphy takes the fight into the clinch.
Reeves misses with an elbow over the top.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryan Reeves has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pat Murphy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reeves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Reeves avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Reeves lands an elbow just above Murphy 's eye.
It looks like Pat Murphy has been cut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Reeves - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Reeves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murphy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Murphy looks winded!
Reeves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reeves's elbow.
Reeves is struggling to control the position.
Reeves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murphy avoids it.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Reeves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Murphy tries to pull guard but Reeves holds him up against the cage and eventually Murphy drops back down to his feet.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reeves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murphy.
Reeves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Murphy is trying to break the clinch but Reeves has him pressed against the cage.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but Murphy blocks with his arms.
Murphy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Reeves is defending well for now.
Reeves connects with a knee to the head.
Murphy takes an elbow to the temple.
Reeves misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves lands an uppercut.
Reeves lands an elbow inside that Murphy shrugs off.
Murphy is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Reeves unloads an enormous knee to the head! That's knocked Murphy out cold! Holy cow, it was almost as if it lifted Murphy off his feet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Ryan Reeves!
A very excited looking Ryan Reeves rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Akins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Irish Fighting Song. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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220 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Akins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akins fails with the takedown.
Cartwright fails with a takedown attempt.
Cartwright has closed the distance and engaged Akins in a clinch.
Akins stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Akins gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
Michael Akins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cavan Cartwright.
Akins is looking for a takedown.
Akins is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cartwright creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Akins's defenses.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside.
Cartwright wants a takedown.
Akins tries for a takedown. No joy.
Akins on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body.
Akins stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Akins trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Akins in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Akins trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Akins.
Akins looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cartwright is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
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!
Akins prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Akins is defending well.
Akins tries to circle away but Cartwright has him pinned against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Cartwright.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Akins is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright taking a breather.
Cartwright has clasped his hands together around Akins's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Akins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Cartwright connects with a decent elbow.
Cartwright working away.
Cartwright decides to stand back up. Cartwright steps back and let's Akins get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akins misses with a takedown
and Cartwright counters with a one-two to the body.
Cartwright defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Akins.
Cartwright ducks under a wild hook from Akins.
Cartwright connects with a body shot.
Akins is breathing heavily.
Cartwright has managed to clinch.
Cartwright keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akins's efforts to push away.
Akins gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Cartwright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Akins.
Akins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cartwright avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright jumps guard.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Akins from controlling successfully.
Akins has gone for a leg lock! Cartwright slips out almost immediately though and dives into Akins's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Akins is looking for a triangle but Cartwright pushes his legs off easily.
Akins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cartwright gets to his feet - Akins follows without any prompting.
Akins fails to land the takedown.
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cavan Cartwright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Akins drives through and clinches with Cartwright against the cage.
Akins tries for a takedown but Cartwright manages to get underhooks.
Cartwright missing with knees to the body.
Akins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Akins looking to slow down the pace here.
Cartwright has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Akins avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cartwright manages to break the clinch.
Cartwright moves into the clinch.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cartwright has Akins pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Akins manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Michael Akins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cavan Cartwright.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body.
Akins is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cartwright is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Akins to the mat. Akins regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cartwright wants to get up but he can't break Akins's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Akins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Akins controls Cartwright momentarily but Cartwright frees himself.
Akins throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins working for a triangle but Cartwright defends it easily.
Cartwright got a little sloppy there for a moment and Akins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cartwright has managed to get both his arms back between Akins's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cartwright stands up and waves to Akins to follow him.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Akins shows good takedown defense.
Akins gets tackled into the cage by Cartwright. Cartwright maintains the clinch.
Akins jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cartwright walks away with a smile on his face. Akins gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cartwright gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Akins shrugs off.
Cartwright goes for a takedown attempt but Akins pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cartwright closes the distance and pushes Akins back into the cage.
Cartwright drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akins tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cartwright just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cartwright is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Akins gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cartwright is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Akins avoids it.
Akins tries to break free but Cartwright pushes him back against the cage.
Akins is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Akins is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Akins stops a takedown attempt from Cartwright.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright breaks from the clinch.
Akins shoots in and gets a takedown into Cartwright's guard.
Akins postures up.
Cartwright scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Akins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akins gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Akins.
Akins closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Cartwright.
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Akins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akins wants to escape the position.
Akins is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cartwright gets his way!
Akins tries to break free.
Akins breaks Cartwright's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Akins can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Akins from controlling successfully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cavan Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Akins as he avoids it easily.
Akins shoots in for a takedown but Cartwright shows good takedown defense.
Akins shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akins shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cartwright sprawls well. Cartwright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akins gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Akins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akins throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cartwright tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Akins is in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright pushes Akins off and gets back to his feet.
Akins misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cartwright moves into the clinch successfully.
Cavan Cartwright seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Akins blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cartwright wants to take the fight to the mat but Akins manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins jumps guard.
Akins is working an open guard so Cartwright takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Akins takes the fight into the clinch.
Akins wants a takedown.
Cartwright changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Akins fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Akins has a takedown stuffed.
Cartwright shoots in and gets a takedown into Akins's guard.
Cartwright trying to control but Akins is working from the bottom.
Cartwright landing some decent shots from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cartwright darts in and clinches Akins up against the cage.
Cartwright can't get the takedown.
Akins is trying to pull guard but Cartwright has him pressed against the cage.
Akins managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
Akins gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cartwright looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akins 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.
Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright has Akins up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Cartwright.
Cartwright drops down looking for an ankle pick but Akins pulls his leg out and moves away.
Akins rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Akins is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Akins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akins trying to control but not successfully.
Cavan Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright biding his time, controlling Akins.
Let's hope that Cartwright has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Akins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cartwright's arms.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright looking for the choke but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akins trying to control the position but Cartwright manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cavan Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cartwright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cavan Cartwright!
Cavan Cartwright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hype Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Williams's choice of entrance music: P.O.D. - Boom. Alan Pitbull could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hype Williams's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Pitbull!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hype Williams!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hype Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitbull avoids the head kick by Williams.
Horrible takedown by Pitbull or perhaps it was just good defense by Williams which made him look bad.
We've been hearing reports that Pitbull has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A head kick misses from Pitbull.
Pitbull avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams tries to keep at a distance but Pitbull has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pitbull gets control of Williams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Pitbull will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Williams wanted to stand there but Pitbull had control of the position.
Williams is fighting to break Pitbull's control of his arms but Pitbull is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pitbull is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pitbull really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams won't allow Pitbull to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pitbull momentarily.
Pitbull fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Williams avoids it really well and circles away.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitbull gets a double leg takedown into Williams's guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Pitbull from controlling successfully.
Williams is trying to control the position but Pitbull postures up.
Williams can't keep his opponent in guard - Pitbull advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Pitbull seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitbull is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pitbull will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Williams has one foot on Pitbull's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Williams throws a right hand that Pitbull ducks under and follows up with a left that Pitbull also avoids with ease.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams throws a combination. Pitbull tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Williams connects with a body shot.
Williams lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Williams throws a jab but it's blocked by Pitbull.
Williams scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A left and a right from Williams both land. Nice combination.
Williams misses with a series of wild punches.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pitbull counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some bone on bone action there as Williams checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Williams lands a body shot.
Williams is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pitbull rather than just go for the knockout.
Williams avoids the head kick by Pitbull.
Pitbull checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pitbull looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
Williams throws a series of punches but Pitbull avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pitbull is defended easily by Williams.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alan Pitbull. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pitbull slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pitbull circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sloppy strikes from Williams. Those never looked like landing.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Pitbull's ribs.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Williams!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitbull fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pitbull throws a one two combo.
Williams is rocked!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pitbull shoots in for a takedown. SLAM! Brutal! Williams is out cold and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Alan Pitbull!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alan Pitbull waved his t-shirt featuring CEC Nutrition Q160's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billybob Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny Goon is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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197 lbs
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billybob Brubaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Goon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brubaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brubaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Goon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brubaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Goon looking to score a takedown here. Brubaker is defending well but Goon drives through and ends up in Brubaker's guard.
Brubaker utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goon controlling from the top position.
Goon is pushing down on Brubaker's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brubaker is fighting to maintain full guard but Goon has managed to sneak the leg through.
Goon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brubaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goon.
Goon 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Goon thows a huge punch but Brubaker dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goon trying to mount his opponent but Brubaker defends it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Goon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Brubaker is trying to control but can't.
Goon content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Goon thows a huge punch but Brubaker dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon is working for a submission of some sort.
Goon not doing much here.
Goon working over Brubaker with some ground and pound. Brubaker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Brubaker wants to improve his position but Goon is controlling well.
Brubaker blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goon.
Brubaker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Brubaker's head.
Goon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Goon has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brubaker defend it? Goon steps over the head and cranks it - Brubaker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Goon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Johnny Goon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Irvin Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Welch has chosen Iggy Pop - Lust for life as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Irvin Welch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie tries to clinch up
and Welch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Welch loads up on a big right hand but Gracie slips the punch.
Welch forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Gracie tries to pull guard but Welch won't allow it.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Welch working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Welch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Welch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gracie being controlled against the cage.
Gracie wants to take the fight to the mat but Welch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Welch to keep the fight standing.
Welch prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Welch smiles and moves away.
Welch swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Welch has managed to clinch.
Welch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Welch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Welch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Welch.
Welch lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Welch lands a left hand.
It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
A short right from Welch on the inside.
Gracie is rocked!
Welch lands a big right hand that drops Gracie! The killer instinct kicks in and Welch finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Welch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Irvin Welch!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiko Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Missa Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes to the cage accompanied by Who Let the Dawgs Out - Baha Men. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiko Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Missa Okami!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez dives in and grabs Okami's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okami pushes down on Mendez's head and hops out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendez.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Okami sprawls well. Okami wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiko Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okami fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mendez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okami shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mendez as he avoids it easily.
Okami gets caught napping as Mendez dives in and scores a takedown. Okami manages to retain guard.
Okami wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendez looking to pass the guard.
Okami throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mendez trying to control but Okami is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okami looking for a triangle here. Mendez is fighting it but it looks tight! Okami pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Mendez is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Missa Okami!
An out of breath Missa Okami 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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