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Hilo Fight 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob The Robber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob The Robber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prince Punisher!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Robber swats away the attempt to clinch by Punisher.
The Robber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Punisher ducks right into an uppercut from The Robber.
We've been hearing reports that The Robber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Punisher wants to clinch.
The Robber keeps the fight on the outside.
The Robber scores with a takedown into Punisher's guard.
The Robber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The Robber postures up.
The Robber not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Punisher lets loose with a powerful body kick. The Robber will feel that in the morning.
The Robber throws a lazy right hand but Punisher sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A punch combination from The Robber misses.
Punisher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from The Robber as Punisher shoots in.
The Robber throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Punisher's waist but Punisher gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Robber off to one side.
Punisher fakes the leg kick and cracks The Robber in the body.
The Robber shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punisher takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Punisher is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but The Robber is keeping busy.
Punisher lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Punisher escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The Robber shoots for a takedown but Punisher saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Robber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Robber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punisher is looking to clinch but The Robber is avoiding it.
Punisher instigates a clinch.
Punisher misses with a punch to the body.
The Robber has Punisher pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Robber pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Punisher tumbling to the mat - The Robber dives into Punisher's guard.
The Robber postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Robber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Punisher doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Robber wants to pass the guard but Punisher is keeping the position.
Punisher working a defensive guard but The Robber passes into half guard.
Punisher wants to improve his position but The Robber is controlling well.
The Robber trying to pass the guard but Punisher defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punisher tries to get to full guard but The Robber has control of the leg.
The Robber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Punisher tries to get to full guard but The Robber has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prince Punisher will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Robber changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Punisher tries to avoid it but The Robber manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Punisher to the ground. Punisher escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bob The Robber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Robber misses with a looping right.
The Robber slaps away a takedown attempt from Punisher, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The Robber scores with a one two! Punisher had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Punisher stuffs the takedown attempt from The Robber. The Robber gets slowly back to his feet.
Punisher moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Robber fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob The Robber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Robber looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Punisher wants to sweep here but The Robber controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Punisher is trying to keep The Robber in close.
The Robber is pushing down on Punisher's leg trying to pass to half guard. Punisher is fighting to maintain full guard but The Robber has managed to sneak the leg through.
Punisher tries to roll over but The Robber keeps him under control.
The Robber is looking to advance position but Punisher won't allow it.
Punisher is looking to control The Robber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Punisher avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Robber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Robber seems to be working for a kimura but Punisher defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Robber trying to control from half guard but Punisher is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Punisher has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Robber is working away from the top position though.
The Robber is looking for a kimura here.
Punisher is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Punisher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Robber's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Robber's back!
Punisher struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Punisher looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Punisher wants to control the position but The Robber frees himself and scrambles - Punisher manages to regain control in side control.
Punisher tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Punisher wants to control but The Robber is keeping him busy.
The Robber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Punisher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Bob The Robber will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Robber pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Robber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Punisher takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The Robber throws a left and a right that both miss
and Punisher counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The Robber keeps the fight on the outside.
The Robber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. The Robber showed some decent athleticism there.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Robber wants to control but Punisher is keeping him busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Robber is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Punisher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Robber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Robber trying to control the action but Punisher is working from the bottom.
The Robber tries to stand but can't do so whilst Punisher controls his leg.
Punisher makes his way to full guard, as The Robber worked for a kimura.
The Robber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Robber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Punisher swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Robber will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Punisher is working an open guard so The Robber takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The Robber throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Punisher counters with a nice body kick.
Jab, jab by Punisher - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Robber misses with an uppercut. Punisher saw that one coming.
The Robber misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch but The Robber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Robber misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Robber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Robber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Robber steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Punisher. That one must have hurt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Punisher.
Punisher darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Punisher is keen to just control but The Robber is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Prince Punisher.
Danga de danga de dang - Punisher scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Punisher tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Robber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Punisher fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Prince Punisher seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Punisher moves away from the strike by The Robber.
The Robber takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Punisher tries to clinch but The Robber is having none of it.
The Robber keeps the fight on the outside.
The Robber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prince Punisher comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Punisher has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Prince Punisher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Walter White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). White comes to the cage accompanied by Crystal Blue Persuasion. Walter White could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justin Riggs's chin.
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220 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White scores with a takedown into Riggs's guard.
Riggs wants to stand but White is controlling the position.
White wants to control from the top but Riggs keeps moving.
White in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
White lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
White postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Riggs looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White passes into half guard.
Riggs is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Riggs wants to get back to full guard.
White has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
White is looking to advance position but Riggs won't allow it.
Riggs is staying active underneath White, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
White thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riggs tries to roll over but White keeps him under control.
White seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
White throwing shots but Riggs is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs wants to get back to full guard.
White seems to be working for a kimura but Riggs defends the submission attempt.
White working Riggs over with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. White lands a nice short elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riggs kicks White off and gets back to his feet.
White shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Riggs defends it nicely.
White gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Riggs's elbow.
White turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and White manages to end up in side control.
White throws an elbow but Riggs slips to the side and avoids it well.
White in side control, throwing shots but Riggs defends.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Riggs can do anything to dispel that myth.
White working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White decides to stand up, so the ref orders Riggs to his feet.
Riggs wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White scoring well with a low kick there.
Riggs fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. White sprawls well initially but Riggs persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Riggs prevents White from improving his position.
White makes his way to full guard. A much better position for White.
Riggs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with White. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riggs slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riggs's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter White dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
White goes for a double leg but Riggs avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Riggs continues to drive forward.
Riggs breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White rushes Riggs and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Riggs gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Riggs tries to stand and escape but White is controlling the position.
Walter White overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed White's head.
Riggs performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are battling for position here. White manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs looking to sit in guard and control but White gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
White lands a couple of digs.
Riggs wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Riggs gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs trying to control the position from guard on top but White is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riggs seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
White not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Riggs is looking to stand up but White won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White is trying to control the position but Riggs postures up.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Riggs controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Walter White just wasn't active enough.
Riggs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Riggs makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Riggs misses with a head kick.
White shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Riggs pinned against the cage. Riggs gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
White is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Riggs's half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is looking for a sweep. White is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
White trying to mount his opponent but Riggs defends it.
White is looking to take a break and control but Riggs is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White stops Riggs from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riggs keeps working.
Riggs is trying to maintain the position but White is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Riggs will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
White tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Riggs defends well and White ends up having to push Riggs into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
White keeps control of Riggs as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Riggs lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riggs pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Riggs swivels and escapes.
White shoots in and drives through. Riggs sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Walter White. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Riggs counters with a straight right hand.
White has his takedown stuffed
and Riggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
White lands a jab to the head.
White moves away from the strike by Riggs.
White looking to land some kicks to the body here.
White shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than White was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Riggs is trying to get back to half guard.
White wants to stand but Riggs has his arm trapped.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Riggs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
White cracks Riggs with a big right hand but Riggs just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Riggs is looking to reverse the position.
White landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riggs can't do much from the bottom here.
Riggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but White wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
White in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs taking a bit of punishment here - White scoring with strikes.
Riggs is looking for a sweep.
White landing strikes.
White throwing shots but missing, from side control.
White thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
White wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Riggs, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is trying to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that White has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Riggs can't do much from the bottom here.
White tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
White trying to control the position but Riggs is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter White showed his dominance in that final round.
I think White 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter White!
A determined Walter White didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kilgore Trout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Cojones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cojones has chosen Pearl Jam - Do The Evolution as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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250 lbs
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242 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kilgore Trout!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Cojones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trout shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trout trying to mount his opponent but Cojones defends it.
Cojones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cojones tries to get to full guard but Trout has control of the leg.
Trout wants to take a breather but Cojones is having none of it.
Trout wants to pass the guard but Cojones is defending well.
Cojones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cojones keeps trying to improve his position.
Cojones has a hand on Trout's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Trout takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Cojones is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trout with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Pablo Cojones has been cut.
Trout stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Trout is looking to clinch but Cojones is avoiding it.
Cojones has a takedown stuffed.
Cojones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trout counters with a nice double leg into side control. Cojones won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Cojones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trout has hold of Cojones's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Cojones seems comfortable defending it but Trout has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Cojones is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Cojones is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Trout couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kilgore Trout!
After winning the bout, Kilgore Trout thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reeves's choice of entrance music: Natural Born Killaz. Enzo Matias Demaestri has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Reeves but Reeves pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Reeves, right into the meat.
Demaestri gets tackled into the cage by Reeves. Reeves maintains the clinch.
Reeves crunches a lovely knee into Demaestri's ribcage.
Demaestri is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
Come on Reeves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Demaestri avoids it.
Reeves stalling the fight.
Demaestri managing to block the knees to the body from Reeves.
Reeves is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Reeves landing knees to the body.
Demaestri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Demaestri takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reeves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Demaestri takes a knee to the side of the body.
Reeves struggles to land a body shot inside as Demaestri controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Reeves.
Reeves landing knees to the body.
Reeves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Demaestri.
Reeves tries to land knees in the clinch but Demaestri avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Reeves.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Reeves.
Reeves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demaestri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reeves throws a front kick that sends Demaestri stumbling back into the cage.
Demaestri keeps the fight on the outside.
Reeves lands a big head kick that sends Demaestri tumbling to the mat! Reeves takes a step backwards and waves Demaestri back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Demaestri is rocked!
Reeves thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Demaestri if he has to take too many more of those.
Oh Demaestri is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reeves connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid body kick from Reeves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Demaestri seems to have got his legs back now.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Reeves! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ryan Reeves!
A very excited looking Ryan Reeves rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Akins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Akins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Akins.
Akins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Macotti manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Macotti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Macotti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Macotti chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Akins is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Akins has escaped and now he's on top!
Macotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Akins wants to pass the guard but Macotti is keeping the position.
Akins trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins won't allow Macotti to sweep him here.
Macotti has his foot on Akins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akins works his way back into a safe position though.
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akins is aware though and is defending well.
Macotti working for a triangle but Akins defends it easily.
Akins trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akins throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Akins trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akins distracts Macotti with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Akins trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Akins is one step ahead there.
Akins postures up in Macotti's guard and throws a big left but Macotti blocks it.
Akins passes Macotti's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macotti wants to improve his position but Akins is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akins wants to free his trapped foot but Macotti is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akins is looking for a kimura here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Akins in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akins is trying to control the action in half guard but Macotti is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Macotti trying to hold on to Akins's head to control him but Akins postures up.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Akins is trying to control. Macotti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akins is looking for a kimura but Macotti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akins to get the leverage.
Akins could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Akins is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Akins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Akins is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Akins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macotti has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Akins is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akins tries for a takedown but Macotti manages to get underhooks.
Macotti lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Macotti seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti dominated that round.
That's time! Akins's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akins scores with a sloppy right hand. Macotti should have avoided that one.
Akins tries to clinch up but Macotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Akins tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Macotti counters with a takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macotti scores with a couple of short elbows.
Macotti swings around for an armbar but Akins sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Macotti's guard.
Macotti looking to control.
Akins preventing the sweep.
Macotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Macotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Akins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Macotti is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Akins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Macotti dives on top into guard.
Akins trying to keep a closed guard but Macotti is proving a slippery customer.
Macotti advances to half guard.
Macotti throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Akins works his way to full guard. Good work.
Akins controls Macotti momentarily but Macotti frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti landing some decent shots from guard.
Macotti is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Macotti working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Akins's head.
Macotti drops back, looking for a kneebar! Akins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Akins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Akins!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macotti prevents Akins from moving into mount.
Akins taking a breather here.
Macotti gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akins.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Akins sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Macotti defending well though.
Macotti looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Macotti is pressing down on Akins's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Macotti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Macotti is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akins is aware though and is defending well.
Macotti is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Macotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Akins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Akins has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Macotti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Brick Brawlers MMA (13 Coaches) inform us that Macotti has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Akins wants to control from the top but Macotti keeps moving.
Akins is really struggling to control Macotti but he's trying to hold on to the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macotti throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akins trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Akins tries to clinch up but Macotti circles away and keeps his distance.
Akins tries to clinch but Macotti moves out of range.
Akins tries to close the distance and clinch but Macotti swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Macotti shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Macotti showed some decent athleticism there.
Akins tries to get to full guard but Macotti has control of the leg.
Akins is working hard here to advance position.
Macotti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Akins's head.
Macotti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akins with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Akins misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akins keeps working.
Akins is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Macotti jumps into side control!
Macotti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Akins has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Macotti but great work by Akins.
Macotti defending against the ground and pound.
Macotti can't do much from the bottom here.
Macotti is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Macotti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Macotti is pushing Akins's head away, looking to escape. Akins manages to hold on to the position though.
Akins working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akins trying to control the action but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Akins off and has taken his back!
Macotti is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Macotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macotti working for the choke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akins trying to control the hands but Macotti breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Macotti's arms.
Macotti is looking for the choke from the back position but Akins is controlling his hands well.
Akins tries to roll but Macotti sticks to his back.
Macotti has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Akins has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Macotti working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macotti trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Macotti tightening his grip on Akins, looking for the choke.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macotti struggling to keep hold of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Macotti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Macotti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Macotti!
A pretty intense looking Marco Macotti took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Billybob Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oli Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Oli Stone has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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183 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billybob Brubaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oli Stone!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone tries to clinch but Brubaker moves out of range.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Brubaker circles away.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brubaker tries to bum rush Stone with a series of wild strikes but Stone uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stone wants to clinch up but Brubaker keeps it at a distance.
Brubaker throws a push kick but Stone slaps the foot to one side.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but Brubaker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brubaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Brubaker lands a nice shot to the body.
Brubaker misses with a series of wild punches.
Brubaker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brubaker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Stone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brubaker defends well and Stone ends up having to push Brubaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brubaker backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Brubaker tries to tie him up.
Brubaker working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Stone lands with a left to the head.
Stone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Brubaker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Billybob Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Stone.
Brubaker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stone backwards.
Brubaker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stone up against the cage.
Brubaker stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Stone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brubaker backwards.
Stone drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brubaker pulls his leg out and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brubaker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brubaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horrible takedown by Stone or perhaps it was just good defense by Brubaker which made him look bad.
Brubaker keeps the fight on the outside.
Brubaker has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Willy's training center in the buildup to the fight.
Brubaker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Stone backs up against the cage.
Brubaker looks to land a combination but Stone avoids it well.
Brubaker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brubaker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Billybob Brubaker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brubaker swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
Brubaker lands a jab to the head.
Stone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brubaker misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Stone shoots in looking for a takedown but Brubaker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stone looks winded!
Brubaker throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Brubaker.
A head kick by Brubaker misses
and Stone counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brubaker is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stone is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brubaker is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Stone.
Brubaker connects with a body shot that sends Stone's belly button to the back.
Brubaker cracks a nice hook into Stone's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brubaker misses with a wild combination.
Stone slips a jab and a cross from Brubaker.
Brubaker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Stone moves in looking to clinch but Brubaker pushes him off.
Stone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brubaker controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Stone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brubaker backwards.
Stone is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brubaker working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brubaker has Stone pressed against the cage.
Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brubaker is trying to break the clinch but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Brubaker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stone stalling the fight.
Brubaker taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billybob Brubaker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Billybob Brubaker is winning the standup battle so far.
Brubaker throws a head kick but Stone moves out of range.
Stone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Brubaker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brubaker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone clinches with his opponent.
Stone gets through Brubaker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stone breaks from the clinch.
Stone tries for a takedown but Brubaker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brubaker throws a right hand that Stone ducks under and follows up with a left that Stone also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brubaker.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brubaker!
Stone is breathing heavily.
Brubaker lands a body shot.
Brubaker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters by clinching up.
Stone has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brubaker after a bit of a struggle.
Billybob Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Stone.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stone.
Stone wants to take the fight to the mat but Brubaker manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Maybe Brubaker would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Brubaker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brubaker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stone tries to clinch
and Brubaker counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at Brubaker to acknowledge the strikes.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brubaker lands a jab-cross combination.
Brubaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brubaker lands a jab to Stone's midsection.
Brubaker is looking to wear down Stone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brubaker is looking to land body kicks.
Brubaker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brubaker tries a head kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone tries to clinch but Brubaker moves out of range.
Stone is looking to clinch but Brubaker is avoiding it.
Stone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brubaker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Brubaker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Brubaker both land. Nice combination.
Brubaker works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Brubaker scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Brubaker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Stone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brubaker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Brubaker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Brubaker misses with a double jab.
Brubaker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brubaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billybob Brubaker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brubaker misses with a few strikes there.
Brubaker misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brubaker misses with a double jab
and Stone counters by moving into the clinch.
Brubaker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stone has him pressed against the cage.
Stone lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billybob Brubaker dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Stone looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brubaker throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Stone to counter with a crisp jab.
Stone wants to clinch.
Stone tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brubaker defends well and Stone ends up having to push Brubaker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short right from Stone.
Stone has Brubaker pressed against the cage, preventing Brubaker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brubaker wants to stall.
Brubaker seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Stone is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brubaker misses with the combination.
Brubaker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker scores with a head kick. Stone tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brubaker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Billybob Brubaker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oli Stone.
Stone takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stone darts in and clinches Brubaker up against the cage.
Brubaker working hard to break the clinch.
Brubaker has had enough of the clinch but Stone keeps him there for the moment.
Stone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brubaker's efforts to push away.
Brubaker is trying to stall.
Stone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brubaker is trying to push Stone away but Stone has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brubaker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stone tries to clinch there but Brubaker circles away.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone drives through and clinches with Brubaker against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stone as Brubaker tries to tie him up.
Stone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Billybob Brubaker has been cut.
Stone goes for a takedown attempt but Brubaker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone is looking to clinch but Brubaker is avoiding it.
Brubaker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brubaker lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone dives in and grabs Brubaker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brubaker pushes down on Stone's head and hops out.
Brubaker displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brubaker.
Oli Stone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brubaker misses with the combination.
Brubaker works over Stone's head and body with a nice combination.
Stone fakes the leg kick and cracks Brubaker in the body.
Brubaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brubaker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brubaker tries to keep at a distance but Stone has taken the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice elbow from Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brubaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brubaker is working the combinations to good effect here.
Brubaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stone has a takedown stuffed.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Brubaker circles away.
Brubaker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brubaker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Brubaker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brubaker.
Stone darts in and clinches Brubaker up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billybob Brubaker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brubaker, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billybob Brubaker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiko Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright's entrance music is The Irish Fighting Song. A fine choice. Mendez has chosen Who Let the Dawgs Out - Baha Men as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Kiko Mendez has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cavan Cartwright's chin.
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220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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24
211 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiko Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cartwright comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kiko Mendez has been cut.
Cartwright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cartwright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendez is defending well for now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mendez 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.
Mendez is looking to break free of the clinch but Cartwright has double underhooks.
Mendez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cartwright prevents it.
Cartwright gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mendez.
Cartwright gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cartwright is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cavan Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kiko Mendez.
Mendez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cartwright prevents the takedown attempt.
Mendez can't get the takedown.
Cartwright is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendez is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartwright lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Mendez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mendez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cartwright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cartwright tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mendez avoids it.
Mendez takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Kiko Mendez's cut even more.
Mendez wants a takedown but no success here.
Mendez looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright prevents Mendez from breaking the clinch.
Cartwright misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendez.
Cartwright using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cartwright trying to land knees to the body.
Cartwright missing with knees to the body.
Mendez avoiding damage as Cartwright throws knees to the body.
Mendez managing to block the knees to the body from Cartwright.
Cartwright gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cartwright stalling against the cage.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside that Mendez shrugs off.
The cut above Kiko Mendez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mendez looking for a takedown.
Cartwright lands an elbow that stopped Mendez in his tracks for a moment.
Cartwright lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kiko Mendez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cavan Cartwright!
A relieved looking Cavan Cartwright thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Kelvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Webster will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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138 lbs
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141 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felipe Kelvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Webster!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster sizes up Kelvin with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kelvin looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kelvin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A jab lands there for Webster.
Webster scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Webster lands the left hand.
Webster works Kelvin's body with a nice hook.
Webster works Kelvin's body with a nice hook.
We've been told by Kelvin's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Webster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Webster scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kelvin in his tracks.
Kelvin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kelvin is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelvin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Kelvin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kelvin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Webster cracks Kelvin on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Kelvin falls backwards against the cage. Webster follows up with more strikes that drop Kelvin to his knees. Webster keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Kelvin! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Webster!
John Webster made sure to mention his sponsor, Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazaki Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Felix Merquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Metallica-Enter Sandman. Merquez has chosen Mind Da Gap feat. Valete - Não Pára as his entrance music. Kazaki Fujita has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazaki Fujita!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Felix Merquez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merquez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fujita.
Fujita is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Merquez's half guard.
Merquez trying to control but Fujita postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fujita wants to take a breather but Merquez is having none of it.
Fujita lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Merquez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fujita.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fujita working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fujita thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Merquez's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fujita thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fujita has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merquez is trying to get back to full guard.
Fujita thows a huge punch but Merquez dodges it nicely.
Fujita not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Merquez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fujita.
Fujita sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Merquez defending well though.
Fujita trying to control the action but Merquez is working from the bottom.
Fujita missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fujita throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fujita is trying to control the action in half guard but Merquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merquez trying to hold on to Fujita's head to control him but Fujita postures up.
Fujita wants to take a breather but Merquez is having none of it.
Fujita throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fujita is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Merquez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fujita wants to control the pace but Merquez is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujita putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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!
Fujita is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Merquez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
It looks like Felix Merquez has been cut.
Fujita tries to control but Merquez wriggling away.
Fujita with a couple of short strikes.
That has opened up Felix Merquez's cut even more.
Merquez is bucking up trying to escape but Fujita cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Felix Merquez's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Felix Merquez's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kazaki Fujita!
Kazaki Fujita is the new super heavyweight champion!
Kazaki Fujita thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Irvin Welch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Welch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Iggy Pop - Lust for life. The key to victory for Irvin Welch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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210 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Irvin Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyoto Machida!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch misses the body punch
and Machida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Irvin Welch has been cut.
Welch misses with a body punch
and Machida counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyoto Machida!
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