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Lost Legends 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gorilla Guerrilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
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293 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gorilla Guerrilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Patrick Star!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Star fails in his attempt to clinch.
Guerrilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Star tries a head kick but it misses.
Star tries to clinch up.
Star moves into range and clinches up with Guerrilla.
Guerrilla is trying to push Star away but Star has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Star blocks an elbow strike from Guerrilla.
Star breaks the clinch.
Guerrilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerrilla tries to clinch but Star is having none of it.
Guerrilla misses with a head kick.
Guerrilla tries to clinch but Star is having none of it.
Star tries to clinch but Guerrilla moves away
and Guerrilla counters with an inside leg kick.
Guerrilla keeps the fight on the outside.
Star tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Guerrilla counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Star is lucky that one didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerrilla wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star is looking to clinch.
Star thumps Guerrilla with a low kick.
Star tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Star gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Star.
It looks like Gorilla Guerrilla has been cut.
Star breaks the clinch.
Star tries to clinch up.
Star tries to clinch up.
Star rushes Guerrilla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrilla wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerrilla wants to get back to striking at distance but Star won't allow it.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star closes the distance looking to clinch
and Guerrilla counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Guerrilla.
Guerrilla misses with a knee strike.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Star is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Star clinches with his opponent.
Guerrilla with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Guerrilla tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Star avoids it.
Star breaks from the clinch.
Star clinches up with Guerrilla and pushes him back against the cage.
Guerrilla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Star.
Guerrilla creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Star blocks an elbow strike from Guerrilla.
Star breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerrilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Star tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Star pushes Guerrilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrilla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrilla looking to throw knees to the head but Star is blocking nicely.
Star breaks the clinch.
Star clinches.
Star breaks from the clinch.
Star is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Patrick Star is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Guerrilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guerrilla tries a head kick but it misses.
Star rushes Guerrilla and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Star.
Guerrilla throws an elbow that misses.
Star breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Star works Guerrilla's body with a nice hook.
Guerrilla is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Star clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Star scores with a nice short uppercut.
Star scores with a shot to the side of Guerrilla's head.
Star taking a breather.
Guerrilla misses with a hook from the clinch.
Star manages to break the clinch.
Guerrilla swats away the attempt to clinch by Star.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Star has Guerrilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Star lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Guerrilla backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Star dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gorilla Guerrilla's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Star tries to clinch but Guerrilla moves out of range.
Guerrilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Star avoids the head kick by Guerrilla.
Star moves into the clinch.
Star breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Star tries to clinch there but Guerrilla circles away.
Guerrilla closes this distance looking for a takedown but Star circles away.
Star closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guerrilla.
Star breaks the clinch.
Star clinches.
Star lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Star blocks the elbow strike.
Guerrilla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Guerrilla misses with a knee strike.
Star breaks from the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star fails with an attempt to clinch.
Star wants to clinch.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guerrilla paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Star moves into the clinch.
Star pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Star tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Guerrilla manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Patrick Star is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Star wants to clinch up but Guerrilla keeps it at a distance.
Guerrilla swats away the attempt to clinch by Star.
Patrick Star seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Star looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Star is looking to clinch but Guerrilla is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star clinches with his opponent.
Guerrilla using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Star has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Guerrilla is trying to push Star away but Star has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Star avoids the elbow strike from Guerrilla, against the cage.
Guerrilla tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Star breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Star moves into range and clinches up with Guerrilla.
Star stalling in the clinch.
Guerrilla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Star breaks the clinch.
Star moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrilla tries to break free but Star pushes him back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Guerrilla obliges.
Star lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gorilla Guerrilla's cut is getting worse.
Guerrilla tries to circle away but Star has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Star instigates a clinch.
Star escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Star fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from Guerrilla.
Star gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Star pushes Guerrilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrilla looking to throw knees to the head but Star is blocking nicely.
Guerrilla misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Star.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerrilla tries to clinch up but Star circles away and keeps his distance.
Star fails in his attempt to clinch.
Star closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerrilla tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Star blocks an elbow strike.
Star breaks the clinch.
Star wants to clinch up but Guerrilla keeps it at a distance.
Star closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Star softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Star lands a hook that snaps the head of Guerrilla backwards.
Star escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patrick Star seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star has closed the distance and engaged Guerrilla in a clinch.
Star breaks the clinch.
Guerrilla keeps the fight on the outside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Star closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Star manages to break the clinch.
Star tries to clinch there but Guerrilla circles away.
Star fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Guerrilla, pushing him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Star showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gorilla Guerrilla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Star has closed the distance and engaged Guerrilla in a clinch.
Guerrilla looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Star breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guerrilla avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Star pushes Guerrilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrilla with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Star manages to break the clinch.
Star tries to clinch but Guerrilla is having none of it.
Star moves into the clinch.
Star breaks the clinch.
Star pushes Guerrilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Star scores with a nice hook to the head.
Guerrilla throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Guerrilla misses with some punches.
Guerrilla tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Star softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star taking a breather.
Guerrilla tries to land a knee to the head but Star blocks with his arms.
Star breaks the clinch.
Star gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Star escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Star drives through and clinches with Guerrilla against the cage.
Guerrilla pushes off an throws an elbow but Star leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Star breaks from the clinch.
Star tries to clinch but Guerrilla moves away
and Guerrilla counters with a big head kick but Star shrugs it off.
Star tries to clinch there but Guerrilla circles away.
Star closes the distance and pushes Guerrilla back into the cage.
Star has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Star breaks from the clinch.
Guerrilla swats away the attempt to clinch by Star.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Star escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Star drives through and clinches with Guerrilla against the cage.
Star working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gorilla Guerrilla's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Star moves into the clinch.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Star darts in trying to clinch
and Guerrilla counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gorilla Guerrilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerrilla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Star tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star closes the distance and clinches.
Star pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Star tries to close the distance and clinch up but Guerrilla swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Star instigates a clinch.
Star manages to break the clinch.
Guerrilla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Star paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Star moves into the clinch.
Guerrilla throws an elbow that misses.
Guerrilla misses with a knee to the head.
Star lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guerrilla backwards.
Guerrilla can't break the clinch.
Star manages to break the clinch.
Star darts in and clinches Guerrilla up against the cage.
Guerrilla throws an elbow but it misses.
Patrick Star seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Star's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star pushes Guerrilla up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Star.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Star lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Star breaks the clinch.
Star has Guerrilla up against the cage in a clinch.
Star breaks the clinch.
Star gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Star pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Star closes the distance and pushes Guerrilla back into the cage.
The referee calls for Star to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Guerrilla throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Star blocks it with crossed arms.
Star escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patrick Star is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Star has Guerrilla up against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Star comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Star 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Patrick Star!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Patrick Star!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Patrick Star!
Patrick Star wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Seamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Silva (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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Seamon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Silva!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Seamon wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva passes Seamon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Silva misses with a head shot. Seamon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Seamon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Seamon is retaining full guard.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seamon has Silva pulled in close to control his posture.
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Seamon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Silva is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Seamon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Seamon struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Seamon to see if he's OK.
Seamon tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seamon has escaped the position, nice work there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Seamon has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the action but Seamon is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Seamon can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Silva tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Seamon is looking to reverse the position.
Silva wants to control but Seamon is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seamon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Silva off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Seamon walks into a left hand.
Silva drives through with a takedown into guard.
Seamon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva preventing the sweep.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Seamon looking for a sweep. Not yet Seamon, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Silva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mirko Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
Silva wants to control from the top but Seamon keeps moving.
Seamon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Seamon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Silva wants to control for a moment but Seamon uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Seamon has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seamon is trying to maintain the position but Silva is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seamon is trying to stand.
Silva is looking to stall here but Seamon recovers full guard.
Silva trying to control but Seamon is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Seamon's guard.
Silva is trying to control. Seamon wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva 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.
Seamon is not content to let Silva control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mirko Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Seamon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silva wants it to stay on the feet.
Silva scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Silva stops Seamon from getting back to his feet.
Silva wants to free his trapped foot but Seamon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Seamon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Silva seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Silva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
BOOM! Silva connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Seamon's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Silva cracks Seamon with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva landing punches.
Seamon is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to finish Seamon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Seamon!
Silva landing strikes from the mount.
Silva fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seamon in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Well,Seamon is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Silva is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Seamon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Silva fails to take his opponent's back.
Chris Seamon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Seamon is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Silva pushes Seamon off and gets back to his feet.
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Silva feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Seamon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seamon is keeping the position for now.
Silva drops back, looking for a kneebar! Seamon looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Seamon looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Seamon!
Seamon tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Seamon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mirko Silva is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seamon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mirko Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Mirko Silva!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Mirko Silva!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Mirko Silva!
Mirko Silva wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lord Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Porter (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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25
170 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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24
165 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Porter!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel Penn.
A bone on bone clash there as Porter blocks the leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a body kick that misses.
Jab, jab by Steel Penn - just one landing.
Steel Penn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at gods of the cage sp in the buildup to the fight.
A jab from Porter misses.
Porter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Porter tries to bum rush Steel Penn with a series of wild strikes but Steel Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel Penn lands a leg kick that knocks Porter off balance momentarily.
Steel Penn lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A good leg kick by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Porter misses the shot to the body.
Porter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel Penn at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Porter stalks Steel Penn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steel Penn's face. Steel Penn staggers backwards, shaken.
Steel Penn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Porter stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Good shot there by Steel Penn.
Steel Penn lets loose with a powerful body kick. Porter will feel that in the morning.
Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
Steel Penn throws a body punch but Porter moves out of range.
Porter checks a low kick from Steel Penn.
Porter blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter throws a series of punches but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Steel Penn thuds a left hand into Porter's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steel Penn cracks a nice hook into Porter's ribs.
A slow jab from Porter misses its intended target.
Steel Penn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Porter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steel Penn thumps Porter with a low kick.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel Penn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Porter under the eye.
Porter digs a good hook to Steel Penn's body.
Some bone on bone action there as Porter checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Steel Penn coming out on top.
Steel Penn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Steel Penn. That's going to slow Porter down.
Porter checks a low kick from Steel Penn.
Porter checks a leg kick nicely.
Steel Penn scores with the left hand. Porter knows he should have avoided that one.
Porter comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Porter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel Penn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Steel Penn avoids the body shot from Porter.
Porter thows a body shot but no joy.
Steel Penn is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Porter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Steel Penn rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Porter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel Penn lands a nice shot that snaps Porter's head back.
Porter misses with an uppercut
and Steel Penn counters with an inside leg kick.
Porter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel Penn moves away.
Porter blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Steel Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Porter takes one on the button.
Steel Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Porter.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Porter scores with a nice right hand.
A clash of legs there as Porter blocks the low kick.
Porter digs a good body shot into Steel Penn's ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Steel Penn 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.
Steel Penn throws out a leg kick but Porter moves out of range and Steel Penn only half commits.
Lord Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn feints and then cracks Porter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Porter down.
Steel Penn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Porter.
Steel Penn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Porter has time to react.
Steel Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Porter.
That kick from Steel Penn tenderised Porter's leg. Porter is trying to keep his angry face on.
Steel Penn slips a straight right by Porter.
Steel Penn lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steel Penn throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
Steel Penn looks to land a body kick but Porter moved away.
Porter just misses with a punch to the body.
Porter throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel Penn throws a head kick that half lands.
Good work by Porter as he checks the leg kick.
Steel Penn throws a body punch but Porter moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Steel Penn.
Steel Penn throws a low kick but Porter avoids it.
Steel Penn throws a shot from downtown. Porter moves away and avoids it.
Porter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel Penn thows a body shot but no joy.
Steel Penn throws a body punch but Porter moves out of range.
Porter throws a hook to the side of Steel Penn's head but Steel Penn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Porter catches Steel Penn right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Lord Steel Penn has been cut.
Steel Penn throws a nice head kick!
Porter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Porter throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Porter misses with a straight left.
Lord Steel Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Porter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oooooh!!! Porter has knocked Steel Penn down with a huge combo! Porter steps away and waves a wobbly Steel Penn back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Steel Penn is rocked!
Porter drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Steel Penn right on the button. Steel Penn goes down! Porter follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Porter gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Porter!
A victorious Nathan Porter thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Thioon Phitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Dellaria (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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163 lbs
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Thioon Phitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Dellaria!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellaria tries to clinch but Phitch is having none of it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dellaria tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phitch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Phitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dellaria moves away.
We've been hearing reports that Phitch has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dellaria tries to clinch up.
Dellaria takes one on the button.
Dellaria pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dellaria tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phitch swivels and escapes.
Phitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Dellaria.
Dellaria tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phitch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phitch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dellaria at a distance.
Phitch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Phitch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Phitch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phitch misses with a knee to the head.
Dellaria takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Dellaria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phitch throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dellaria struggles to land a body shot inside as Phitch controls his hands.
Phitch missing with knees to the body.
Dellaria misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phitch throws an elbow but it misses.
Phitch is stalling here.
Phitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dellaria fails with the takedown.
Phitch tries to clinch up.
Phitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Dellaria misses with a double jab
and Phitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phitch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dellaria at a distance.
Dellaria closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Phitch!
Phitch tries to clinch there but Dellaria circles away.
Phitch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dellaria will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phitch moves out of range of the body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dellaria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dellaria.
Dellaria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dellaria shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phitch as he jumps to the side.
Thioon Phitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dellaria.
Dellaria throws a right and a left that Phitch avoids nicely.
Phitch scores with a nice strike.
Dellaria takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dellaria pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Phitch cracks Dellaria with a good jab.
Dellaria tries to clinch there but Phitch circles away.
Dellaria is looking to clinch but Phitch is avoiding it.
Phitch jabs Dellaria right on the nose. Dellaria blinks but takes it well.
Phitch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dellaria doesn't manage to clinch there - Phitch circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dellaria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Dellaria, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phitch takes the fight into the clinch.
Dellaria lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phitch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Phitch slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phitch.
Phitch lands an elbow inside that Dellaria shrugs off.
Phitch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phitch blocks a body shot from Dellaria.
A short left from Phitch.
Phitch lands an elbow just above Dellaria 's eye.
Dellaria looking to slow down the pace here.
Phitch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dellaria circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phitch lands a nice hook to Dellaria's body. Dellaria takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Phitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Phitch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phitch looks to score with a jab to the body but Dellaria is just out of range.
Dellaria fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Dellaria misses.
Phitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dellaria moves away.
Dellaria tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dellaria throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dellaria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Phitch keeps the fight on the outside.
A low kick from Dellaria is predictable there
and Phitch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dellaria tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Thioon Phitch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dellaria takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dellaria fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dellaria tries to clinch up.
Dellaria clinches.
Phitch breaks the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phitch closes the distance and clinches.
Dellaria on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dellaria tries to pull guard but Phitch holds him up against the cage and eventually Dellaria drops back down to his feet.
Dellaria scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thioon Phitch dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Phitch dips to his left and cracks Dellaria with an uppercut!
Phitch scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dellaria in his tracks.
Phitch lands a body shot.
Phitch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dellaria tries to close the distance and clinch but Phitch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dellaria tries to clinch but Phitch moves out of range.
Dellaria thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phitch closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dellaria avoids a wild elbow strike from Phitch.
Dellaria managing to block the knees to the body from Phitch.
Phitch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phitch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dellaria feints a jab promting Phitch to slip. Dellaria then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Phitch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phitch tries to clinch but Dellaria moves out of range.
Dellaria fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dellaria throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dellaria looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dellaria is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phitch scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dellaria on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Phitch misses with a double jab.
Phitch lands a right hook to the body.
Dellaria goes for a double leg but Phitch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phitch continues to drive forward.
Phitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dellaria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phitch keeps the fight on the outside.
Dellaria fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dellaria has closed the distance and engaged Phitch in a clinch.
Dellaria tries to pull guard but Phitch won't allow it.
Thioon Phitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dellaria.
Phitch lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Phitch misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria trying to stall but Phitch improves his position.
Dellaria takes an elbow to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dellaria wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dellaria takes an elbow to the forehead.
A short body shot lands from Phitch as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Phitch.
Dellaria is trying to force a seperation but Phitch has the dominant position.
Phitch tries to land knees in the clinch but Dellaria avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phitch as Dellaria tries to tie him up.
Phitch breaks the clinch.
Phitch works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dellaria on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dellaria tries to clinch up.
Phitch clinches.
Dellaria is trying to pull guard but Phitch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Phitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dellaria misses with the body kick
and Phitch counters with a straight right hand.
Dellaria tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Phitch is out of range.
Dellaria tries to clinch up.
Phitch lands a jab to Dellaria's midsection.
Dellaria clinches up with Phitch and pushes him back against the cage.
Dellaria is looking for a takedown.
A body shot lands from Phitch.
Dellaria is breathing heavily.
Dellaria's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phitch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phitch using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Phitch.
Phitch utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Phitch scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right hand to the body from Phitch.
Phitch manages to break the clinch.
Greg Dellaria is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dellaria gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Phitch.
Phitch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dellaria is rocked!
Dellaria closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phitch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Greg Dellaria seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Phitch finds it's way through Dellaria's defenses.
Dellaria misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phitch.
Phitch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Phitch connects with a crisp jab.
A jab from Phitch finds it's way through Dellaria's defenses.
Dellaria is still on wobbly legs! Can Phitch finish him?
Dellaria fails with the takedown.
Dellaria gets a clinch.
Dellaria seems to have recovered his senses.
Phitch is struggling to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Phitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phitch comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Phitch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dellaria's defenses.
Phitch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thioon Phitch dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Phitch tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dellaria swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dellaria dives in for a single leg takedown but Phitch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dellaria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dellaria has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phitch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Phitch creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dellaria's defenses.
Dellaria jumps guard but Phitch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Phitch lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Phitch lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Phitch leaning against his opponent.
Phitch tries to work over Dellaria's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dellaria tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Thioon Phitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Dellaria.
Dellaria blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dellaria has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Phitch has Dellaria pressed against the cage, preventing Dellaria from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Phitch lands with a right to the head.
Dellaria takes an elbow to the temple.
Dellaria manages to break the clinch.
Dellaria swats away the attempt to clinch by Phitch.
Thioon Phitch is winning the standup battle so far.
Phitch connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phitch is looking to clinch but Dellaria is avoiding it.
Dellaria is trying desperately to land a takedown but Phitch is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Dellaria.
Dellaria shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dellaria takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phitch is controlling Dellaria's trapped leg to prevent Dellaria from advancing to side control.
Phitch blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dellaria.
Phitch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dellaria throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phitch works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dellaria accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dellaria won't allow Phitch to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria throws a big right hand that misses.
Dellaria in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dellaria throws a strike but Phitch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Phitch is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dellaria not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dellaria is trying to break the clinch but Phitch is controlling him.
Phitch lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phitch keeps control of Dellaria as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A right hand to the body from Phitch.
Phitch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dellaria takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Phitch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phitch takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Phitch swats away the attempt to clinch by Dellaria.
Phitch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phitch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dellaria.
Phitch closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dellaria wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Phitch.
Dellaria with an attempt at a knee that misses.
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!
Dellaria takes an elbow to the forehead.
Phitch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phitch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phitch working Dellaria over with knees to the body.
Dellaria is trying to push Phitch away but Phitch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dellaria wants to break free but Phitch has control.
Dellaria is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Phitch is keeping busy.
Dellaria seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Dellaria takes a knee right on the jaw!
Phitch tries to stall but Dellaria uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dellaria misses with a body punch.
Phitch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Phitch breaks from the clinch.
Greg Dellaria has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Phitch thuds his right hand into Dellaria's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thioon Phitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phitch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Thioon Phitch!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Thioon Phitch!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Thioon Phitch!
Thioon Phitch wins by unanimous decision!
Greg Dellaria was interviewed post fight and said 'Sorry I let the fans down...thanks for all your support...I'll be back!!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between J J Tucker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ring Vinayagamoorthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinayagamoorthy has chosen Soul Captain Band - Taistelun arvoinen as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, J J Tucker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ring Vinayagamoorthy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vinayagamoorthy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters circling - Tucker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vinayagamoorthy looks to land a right hand but Tucker moved out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tucker moves away.
Vinayagamoorthy clinches up against the cage.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Tucker throws a punch but it's blocked by Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy blocks an uppercut.
Tucker tries a body shot but Vinayagamoorthy blocks it.
Tucker with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tucker misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vinayagamoorthy.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Tucker lands with a left to the head.
Tucker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vinayagamoorthys head.
Vinayagamoorthy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vinayagamoorthy has Tucker pushed against the cage.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tucker misses with a punch to the body.
Tucker tries to throw a body punch but Vinayagamoorthy avoids it by throwing Tucker back against the cage.
Vinayagamoorthy blocking some punches.
Tucker misses with a body punch.
Vinayagamoorthy blocks a body shot from Tucker.
Tucker pushes Vinayagamoorthy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tucker misses with a knee to the head.
Tucker lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tucker fails to land.
Tucker working aggressively here.
Vinayagamoorthy is working for takedown but Tucker is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinayagamoorthy controls his hands.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vinayagamoorthy has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tucker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Vinayagamoorthy is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tucker avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
J J Tucker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ring Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker struggles to land a body shot inside as Vinayagamoorthy controls his hands.
Tucker landing knees to the head.
Vinayagamoorthy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tucker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tucker tries to clinch but Vinayagamoorthy is having none of it.
Tucker tries to clinch up.
Tucker doesn't manage to clinch there - Vinayagamoorthy circles away.
An inside leg kick from Tucker misses.
Tucker misses with an attempted mid kick.
Vinayagamoorthy takes a swing at Tucker's ribcage but misses.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a wild body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tucker scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vinayagamoorthy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tucker!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sloppy strikes there by Vinayagamoorthy.
Tucker taking punishment in the form of punches.
An elbow from Vinayagamoorthy crashes against the mat.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Vinayagamoorthy working the strikes but Tucker uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tucker taking some punishment here, with Vinayagamoorthy in his half guard.
Tucker is trying to maintain the position but Vinayagamoorthy is very close to passing his half guard.
Vinayagamoorthy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tucker to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tucker looking to control.
Vinayagamoorthy cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tucker holds on and takes a little breather.
Vinayagamoorthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tucker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinayagamoorthy postures up in Tucker's guard and throws a big left but Tucker blocks it.
Vinayagamoorthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tucker is trying to keep Vinayagamoorthy in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vinayagamoorthy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Vinayagamoorthy postures up and lands a big shot to Tucker's brow.
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 J J Tucker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tucker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vinayagamoorthy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tucker feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vinayagamoorthy's calf.
Tucker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vinayagamoorthy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vinayagamoorthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinayagamoorthy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vinayagamoorthy throwing strikes but missing.
Vinayagamoorthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vinayagamoorthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vinayagamoorthy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Vinayagamoorthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Vinayagamoorthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tucker's head.
Vinayagamoorthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tucker trying to control the position.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinayagamoorthy is in close to Tucker's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tucker looking to control.
Vinayagamoorthy works over Tucker with some ground and pound from guard.
Vinayagamoorthy postures up and lands a big shot to Tucker's brow.
Vinayagamoorthy is working Tucker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tucker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vinayagamoorthy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tucker preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy distracts Tucker with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Vinayagamoorthy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Vinayagamoorthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tucker holds on and takes a little breather.
Vinayagamoorthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vinayagamoorthy landing some decent shots from guard.
Vinayagamoorthy with a nice head shot there.
Tucker is rocked!
Vinayagamoorthy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vinayagamoorthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vinayagamoorthy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tucker working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vinayagamoorthy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vinayagamoorthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vinayagamoorthy wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tucker is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tucker avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vinayagamoorthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vinayagamoorthy cracks Tucker with a solid left hand.
Vinayagamoorthy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vinayagamoorthy pushing down on Tucker's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tucker is in trouble now - Vinayagamoorthy has advanced to mount!
Vinayagamoorthy breaks from Tucker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vinayagamoorthy scoring with strikes but Tucker is staying in there.
Oh Tucker is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinayagamoorthy lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Vinayagamoorthy! Tucker is hurt baaadly! Vinayagamoorthy is firing away with more strikes - Tucker is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ring Vinayagamoorthy!
Our winner, Ring Vinayagamoorthy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Roach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalel Iziarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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148 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Roach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalel Iziarry!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iziarry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Iziarry showed some decent athleticism there.
Roach moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Iziarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Iziarry preventing the sweep.
Roach is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Iziarry wants to get up but he can't break Roach's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roach throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iziarry trying to control but Roach is working from the bottom.
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!
Roach looking for a guillotine here but Iziarry defends easily.
Roach has his foot on Iziarry's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Iziarry works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iziarry wants to control from the top but Roach keeps moving.
Iziarry throwing strikes but missing.
Roach pulls Iziarry in close to prevent any damage.
Iziarry lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Roach wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Roach has his feet on Iziarry's thighs here. He's pushed Iziarry off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Iziarry screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Roach!
Bobby Roach 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry comes to the cage accompanied by This Is Halloween by Marilyn Manson. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lee Jackson enters the cage!
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26
274 lbs
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258 lbs
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Terry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jackson.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Terry's head but Terry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Terry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Terry.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Terry.
Terry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value in the buildup to the fight.
Jackson shoots in and drives through. Terry sprawls well.
Johnny Terry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Jackson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Terry to the mat! Terry manages to get full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Terry keeping moving, preventing Jackson from controlling successfully.
Terry keeping full guard, as Jackson tries to pass.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Terry dives on top into guard.
Jackson is working an open guard so Terry takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Terry counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Terry.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson cracks Terry with an open hand slap.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Terry tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Terry manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Terry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Jackson throws a big shot that misses.
Terry slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Terry misses with an uppercut
and Jackson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Terry!
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson lands some shots froms side control.
Jackson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jackson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Terry, who protects the arm well.
Jackson landing a few strikes.
Terry is looking for a sweep.
Jackson advances to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Terry is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Jackson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Terry is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jackson wants to finish this one by submission but Terry is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jackson.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Terry is on top in guard.
Terry looking to pass the guard.
Terry is sitting in close to Jackson's body. Jackson has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Terry is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Terry is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jackson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lee Jackson!
An out of breath Lee Jackson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sync Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Fjeldsted (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fjeldsted has chosen How Deep Is Your Love as his entrance music. Sync Fowler has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sync Fowler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ivan Fjeldsted!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fjeldsted throws a head kick that misses.
We've been told by Fowler's head coaches at Combat Sports Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fowler blocks a head kick by Fjeldsted.
Fowler tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fjeldsted sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fowler somewhat.
A swing and a miss from Fjeldsted.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fowler is defended easily by Fjeldsted.
Fowler shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fjeldsted counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sync Fowler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fjeldsted fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fowler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fjeldsted darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fjeldsted throws a sloppy head kick and Fowler moves out of range easily.
Fowler scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fjeldsted is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fowler is pressing down on Fjeldsted's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fjeldsted is holding on for now.
Fjeldsted slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fjeldsted wants to sweep here but Fowler controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fowler drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fjeldsted manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fowler has Fjeldsted in his guard.
Fowler looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Fjeldsted puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fjeldsted is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fowler is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ivan Fjeldsted!
Our winner, Ivan Fjeldsted, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux has chosen Bloodsport - Fight to Survive 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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157 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVito wants to slow Dux down by chopping away at his legs.
Dux is looking to score with low kicks.
DeVito tried to score with a low kick but Dux checks it.
DeVito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dux scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeVito doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been told by DeVito's head coaches at Beast II that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
DeVito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been informed that Dux has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from DeVito misses.
Dux throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
DeVito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nice uppercut there from DeVito.
An inside leg kick from DeVito misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux loads up on a big right hand but DeVito slips the punch.
Dux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tommy DeVito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Dux.
DeVito attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
DeVito swings for the body but Dux moves out of range.
Dux dodges the punch combination from DeVito.
Good leg kick by DeVito there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dux closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. DeVito quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dux seems to be working for a kimura but DeVito defends the submission attempt.
DeVito trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeVito is defending against the submission attempts here by Dux.
DeVito tries to kick Dux off but Dux keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Dux 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.
Dux 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux not landing any meaningful shots this time.
DeVito wants to improve his position but Dux is controlling well.
DeVito is looking to control Dux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can DeVito avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to control from half guard but DeVito is working away.
DeVito slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeVito keeping full guard, as Dux tries to pass.
Dux pushes down on DeVito's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DeVito is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but DeVito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Dux will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
DeVito scores with a shot to the body.
Good work by DeVito as he checks the leg kick.
DeVito leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dux walks into a jab.
Dux shoots in but DeVito avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeVito throws a leg kick but Dux sees it coming and moves out of range.
DeVito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dux is looking to clinch but DeVito is avoiding it.
DeVito is looking to wear down Dux with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
DeVito lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dux's sensitive parts.
Dux misses with an uppercut
and DeVito counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux instigates a clinch.
Dux tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
A bit of stalling here from DeVito.
DeVito lands with a right to the head.
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but DeVito pushes him off.
Dux checks a low kick from DeVito.
DeVito swats away the attempt to clinch by Dux.
DeVito fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dux, pushing him back against the cage.
Dux misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeVito.
DeVito taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux digs a right hand underneath DeVito's ribcage. DeVito let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from DeVito on the inside.
Dux is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeVito is defending well for now.
Dux is looking for a takedown.
Dux can't get the takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVito digs a right hand underneath Dux's ribcage. Dux let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dux lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Dux is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeVito keeps working.
DeVito wants to control but Dux passes into side.
DeVito can't do much from the bottom here.
Dux trying to control the position but DeVito is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dux tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
DeVito is trying to control Dux's posture but Dux avoids it.
Dux throwing shots but missing, from side control.
DeVito is looking for a sweep.
Dux trying to control the action but DeVito is working from the bottom.
DeVito is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dux trying to mount his opponent but DeVito defends it.
Dux stops DeVito from getting back to his feet.
DeVito is positioning himself well to prevent Dux advancing to mount.
DeVito trying to control but Dux postures up.
Dux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeVito is just riding it out for now. Dux eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux wants to work for an arm triangle but DeVito is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tommy DeVito will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Dux walks into a straight right hand from DeVito.
Dux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from DeVito.
DeVito lands with a nice body punch.
A punch lands to the side of Dux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
DeVito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dux is out of range and DeVito settles back down.
DeVito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dux.
DeVito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dux misses with a right hand
and DeVito counters with a nice leg kick.
DeVito misses with a wild body shot.
DeVito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dux tries to clinch but DeVito is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVito scores with a nice strike.
DeVito misses with a low kick.
DeVito throws a body punch but Dux moves out of range.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
Dux has a takedown stuffed.
Tommy DeVito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DeVito lands an overhand right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dux.
DeVito thows a leg kick but Dux checks it
and Dux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeVito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeVito.
Dux ducks right into an uppercut from DeVito.
DeVito tries to score with a low kick but Dux moves his leg out of the way.
Dux misses with a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Dux blocks the leg kick.
DeVito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dux looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? DeVito is fending him off so far but Dux persists. Nope, DeVito circles away and we're back to standing.
Tommy DeVito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Dux.
DeVito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dux bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
No joy there for DeVito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
DeVito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from DeVito. No joy for Dux on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito lands a right hook to the body.
Dux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dux takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dux closes the distance and clinches up with DeVito, looking for a takedown. Dux pushes DeVito against the cage but DeVito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dux takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeVito misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DeVito lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dux checks a low kick from DeVito.
DeVito swings away with a leg kick that misses.
DeVito leaves Dux with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
DeVito throws a leg kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That kick from DeVito tenderised Dux's leg. Dux is trying to keep his angry face on.
DeVito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVito misses the shot to the body.
Dux fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches DeVito on the side of the head.
DeVito jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dux is looking to clinch but DeVito is avoiding it.
Dux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tommy DeVito is winning the standup battle so far.
DeVito throws a jab when Dux was well out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dux dives in and scores a takedown into DeVito's guard.
Dux being controlled here momentarily.
Frank Dux has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy DeVito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think DeVito has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Tommy DeVito!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Tommy DeVito!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Tommy DeVito!
Tommy DeVito wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Tommy DeVito thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henkka Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henkka Reem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tarik Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson misses with an uppercut
and Reem counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Reem throws an elbow that misses. Gibson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Reem's guard. Nice move by Gibson!
Reem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gibson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gibson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reem has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gibson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gibson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tarik Gibson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Reem blocks a jab.
Gibson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Reem checks it well.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gibson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gibson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Reem is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gibson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reem doesn't seem bothered though.
A big left from Reem misses.
Tarik Gibson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gibson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reem is able to avoid easily.
Gibson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reem is out of range and Gibson settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Reem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Gibson throws a hook to the side of Reem's head but Reem sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gibson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gibson throws a low kick but Reem moves out of range easily.
Gibson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reem checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Reem checks a leg kick.
Gibson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gibson lands a high kick!
Gibson is looking to clinch but Reem is avoiding it.
Reem takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gibson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem throws a big shot that misses.
Gibson takes a swing at Reem's ribcage but misses.
Reem takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gibson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gibson throws a shot from downtown. Reem moves away and avoids it.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
We've been told by Reem's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gibson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gibson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Henkka Reem has been cut.
Reem shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gibson defends it nicely.
Reem moves out of range of the leg kick from Gibson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gibson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gibson throws a leg kick
and Reem counters with a shoot takedown. Gibson fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reem pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gibson is keeping the position for now.
Gibson is trying to control the position but Reem postures up.
Reem lands a couple of digs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Reem stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson keeping moving, preventing Reem from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Gibson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henkka Reem's cut.
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.
Gibson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tarik Gibson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Reem keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gibson scores with a jab.
Gibson throws a shot to the body.
Gibson connects with a body shot that sends Reem's belly button to the back.
Reem stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gibson closes the distance but Reem moves to the side
and Reem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gibson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gibson drops his hands momentarily and Reem takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reem avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gibson misses with a right hand
and Reem counters with a left and a right that stings Gibson.
A shot to the liver by Reem. Beautiful body shot.
Reem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gibson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reem steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gibson.
Gibson misses the jab.
Reem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reem takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tarik Gibson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Reem takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Nice straight punches there by Gibson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gibson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson connects with a leg kick. Reem looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Reem loads up on a big right hand but Gibson slips the punch.
Gibson scores with a nice head shot.
Reem takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gibson throws out a loose jab but Reem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gibson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reem.
A head kick misses from Gibson.
Gibson throws the kick towards the body but Reem avoids it.
That kick from Gibson tenderised Reem's leg. Reem is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gibson instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reem lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gibson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gibson stalling in the clinch but Reem improves position.
Reem is trying to push Gibson away but Gibson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reem tries to circle away but Gibson has him pinned against the cage.
Reem blocks a body shot from Gibson.
Gibson tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Reem has Gibson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gibson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gibson lands a nice shot to the body.
Reem drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gibson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gibson scores with a shoulder strike.
Reem fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henkka Reem. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Gibson.
Gibson taking a breather.
Gibson scores a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson tries to throw a body punch but Reem avoids it by throwing Gibson back against the cage.
Gibson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Gibson lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gibson lands a left hand.
A frustrated look appears on Reem's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Reem jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gibson walks away with a smile on his face. Reem gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reem takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gibson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gibson throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reem on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gibson. Gibson obviously looking to wear him down.
Gibson throws a sloppy head kick and Reem moves out of range easily.
Gibson throws an overhand right that lands on Reem's shoulder, as Reem tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarik Gibson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Henkka Reem's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gibson misses with a straight left.
Gibson tries to clinch up but Reem circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Gibson misses.
Gibson rushes Reem and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gibson scores with a shot to the side of Reem's head.
Gibson tries a body shot but Reem blocks it.
Gibson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gibson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gibson is pressed up against the cage. Reem has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gibson down to the mat. Gibson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A big left from Reem misses.
Gibson blocks a jab.
Reem on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Some bone on bone action there as Reem checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gibson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reem drops his hands momentarily and Gibson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reem scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gibson tries to improve position but can't.
Gibson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Reem off and has taken his back!
Reem tries to roll but Gibson sticks to his back.
Gibson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Reem's body.
Let's hope that Gibson 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tarik Gibson.
Reem on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A solid body kick from Gibson.
Gibson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Reem is rocked!
Reem misses with a looping left.
Gibson misses with a hook.
Reem fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gibson lands a leg kick that knocks Reem off balance momentarily.
Gibson cracks the inside of Reem's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reem on the side of the head.
Oh Reem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reem is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gibson closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Reem out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tarik Gibson!
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