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Hilo Fight 58 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kade Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sgt Al Moranas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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162 lbs
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kade Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sgt Al Moranas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moranas tries to clinch but Harris moves away
and Harris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harris stands up from half guard.
Moranas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris avoids the head kick by Moranas.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Moranas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moranas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moranas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris swinging wildly here.
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moranas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moranas counters with a left to the body.
Moranas tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Kade Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Moranas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Moranas counters with a straight right hand.
Moranas tries to clinch but Harris moves away
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moranas is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him
Moranas tries to kick Harris off in order to stand up. Harris Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Moranas pushes Harris away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Harris gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris stands up and beckons Moranas to his feet.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Moranas counters with a left and a right that stings Harris.
Moranas dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Moranas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris throws a nice looking combination but Moranas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a combination
and Moranas counters with a straight right hand.
Harris is breathing heavily.
Moranas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Moranas closes the distance but Harris moves to the side
and Harris counters with a takedown into side control.
Moranas is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harris has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Moranas felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Harris stands up and beckons Moranas to his feet.
Moranas moves to clinch but Harris breaks away
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris escapes and gets back to his feet.
Harris misses with a few strikes there.
Harris throws a series of punches but Moranas moves out of range.
Moranas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Harris stands up from half guard.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moranas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moranas throws a right and a left that Harris avoids nicely.
Moranas throws a hook but Harris avoids it easily.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kade Harris dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Moranas throws a body kick that misses.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Harris lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Sgt Al Moranas has been cut.
Moranas misses with a two punch combination.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kade Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris misses with a wild combination.
Harris throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Moranas swinging wildly here.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moranas avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Moranas has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Harris looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Moranas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sgt Al Moranas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moranas.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moranas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moranas tries to clinch there but Harris circles away.
Moranas looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Harris misses with a jab, cross combination.
Moranas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris throws a series of punches but Moranas avoids them all with ease.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Moranas makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Harris really felt that one!
Moranas darts in trying to clinch
and Harris counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moranas is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris stands up.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
Harris looks to land a combination but Moranas avoids it well.
No joy there for Harris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moranas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jab from Moranas.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Moranas moves in looking to clinch but Harris pushes him off.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Moranas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harris misses with a combination
and Moranas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moranas is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moranas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Moranas scores with a hook to the body. Harris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kade Harris dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sgt Al Moranas's cut.
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!
Moranas throws a head kick that misses.
Harris swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Moranas counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Moranas lands a nice shot to the body.
Moranas is looking to land body kicks.
Harris has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Left hook, right uppercut from Harris.
Harris will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moranas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
No joy there for Moranas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moranas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Harris paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris throws a right and a left that Moranas avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harris misses with a two punch combination.
Moranas tries to clinch but Harris is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Moranas counters with a left to the body.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moranas is looking to clinch but Harris is avoiding it.
Moranas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harris swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moranas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harris circles away quickly and effectively.
Harris swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Moranas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Moranas connects with a body shot.
Harris throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harris misses with the combination.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Moranas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Harris fails to land with a series of punches.
Moranas wants to clinch.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Moranas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Moranas misses with a series of wild punches.
Harris misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moranas tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Moranas wants to clinch.
Moranas misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Moranas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Harris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Harris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Harris throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Moranas.
Moranas tries to clinch up but Harris circles away and keeps his distance.
Harris misses with a double jab
and Moranas counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Harris is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moranas.
Harris checks a low kick from Moranas.
Some wild striking there from Harris.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moranas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harris throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Moranas throws a series of punches but Harris avoids them all with ease.
Harris tries to bum rush Moranas with a series of wild strikes but Moranas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris takes a jab right on the kisser.
Harris lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moranas circles away quickly and effectively.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harris throws a combination that misses
and Moranas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Moranas connects with a jab.
Sgt Al Moranas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kade Harris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moranas wants to clinch
and Harris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kade Harris.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harris, 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kade Harris!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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171 lbs
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179 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent knees
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Weiss!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weiss fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
Weiss pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Weiss.
Weiss trying to land knees to the body.
Penn is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Weiss gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Weiss putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Penn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Weiss misses with a punch to the body.
Weiss unloads a knee to the mid-section. Penn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Weiss stalls.
Weiss looking to throw knees to the head but Penn is blocking nicely.
Weiss connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penn's face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weiss tries to land a knee to the head but Penn blocks with his arms.
Weiss trying to control the position but instead, Penn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Weiss into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weiss lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
It looks like Jay Penn has been cut.
Weiss misses with a knee to the head.
Penn drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Weiss gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weiss scores with a knee to the head.
Weiss doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Knees in the clinch landing for Weiss.
Penn successfully pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Weiss defends easily.
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!
Penn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weiss's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Penn is looking to work some ground and pound but Weiss has wrist control.
Penn 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.
Penn prevents Weiss from getting back to his feet.
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Weiss keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn content to control rather than advance.
Penn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Penn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Weiss is trying to control but Penn manages to pass to mount!
Penn postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Weiss looks a forlorn figure.
Penn moves to the back position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Penn has the hooks in. Weiss is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Penn passes his arm under Weiss's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Weiss taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jay Penn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jay Penn thanked xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fernandes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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185 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pedro Fernandes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Castle!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandes 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.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fernandes wants to pass the guard but Castle is keeping the position.
Castle wants to sweep but no luck.
Castle is trying to keep Fernandes in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandes passes into half guard.
Fernandes passes the guard and advances to mount!
Fernandes wants to take Castle's back here but Castle is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Castle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fernandes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Castle has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Castle!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castle landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castle is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castle is one step ahead there.
Fernandes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Fernandes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Castle is aware though and is defending well.
Castle connects with a couple of short punches.
Castle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fernandes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Castle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Fernandes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Castle trying to control but Fernandes is working from the bottom.
Castle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Castle with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking to work some ground and pound but Fernandes has wrist control.
Fernandes keeping moving, preventing Castle from controlling successfully.
Fernandes looking for subs off his back but Castle has passed one foot through into half guard.
Fernandes looking for submissions off his back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castle trying to control from half guard but Fernandes is working away.
Castle 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.
Fernandes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castle pulls his head out easily.
Fernandes tries to get to full guard but Castle has control of the leg.
Castle is trying to control. Fernandes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking for a kimura but Fernandes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Castle to get the leverage.
Castle should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fernandes actively working from the bottom here.
Castle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Fernandes is looking for a sweep. Castle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castle maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Fernandes could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Castle has cracked it and Fernandes is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Castle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Owen Castle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Engine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belal Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Engine's entrance music is Crazy train. A fine choice. Li has chosen Fearless as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Belal Li is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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200 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
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188 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Dangerous knees
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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
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Engine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Belal Li!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Li lands a head kick!
Li has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Engine is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Li closes the distance and pushes Engine back into the cage.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Engine won't want to take too many of those.
Li prevents a body shot from Engine.
Li keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Engine's efforts to push away.
Engine is trying to pull guard but Li has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Li - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Li tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Engine avoids it.
Engine wants to get back to striking at distance but Li won't allow it.
Li lands a good knee to the midsection. Engine won't want to take too many of those.
Li unloads a knee to the mid-section. Engine lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Engine is breathing heavily.
Engine takes a knee right on the jaw!
Li scores a nice knee to the body.
Li effectively controlling the action here.
Engine wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Li stalls.
Li working Engine over with knees to the body.
Li connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Engine goes down! Li jumps into full mount looking to finish!
Engine is rocked!
It looks like Thomas Engine has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Li controlling from the full mount.
Oh Engine is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
OK we're going to have a standup here. Belal Li hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Crunch! Li slams his shin into Engine's torso.
Li lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Belal Li!
During a confident post fight interview, Belal Li thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Provocative Clothes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Quinn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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223 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Quinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Provocative Clothes!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn throws a lazy head kick
and Clothes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Clothes postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Quinn is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Clothes, into his guard.
Clothes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing that Quinn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
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!
Clothes looking for a triangle here. Quinn is fighting it but it looks tight! Clothes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Quinn is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Provocative Clothes!
Provocative Clothes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Ahak Giatay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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160 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Ahak Giatay!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Giatay shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Savage but Savage pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Savage lands a slapping body shot.
Giatay changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Savage tries to avoid it but Giatay manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Savage to the ground. Savage escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Savage with a hook.
A lazy left from Savage finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giatay shoots in for a takedown but Savage shows good takedown defense.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Ahak Giatay.
Giatay looks winded!
Giatay takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savage plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Giatay to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Giatay just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Billy Savage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Missa Okami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: 3s and 7s. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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220 lbs
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205 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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Missa Okami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Jones!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okami gets caught flat footed, as Jones shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Okami wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Okami is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is in close to Okami's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Okami looking for a sweep. Not yet Okami, not yet.
Okami bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
Okami tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Jones wants to sweep here but Okami controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is pulling down on Okami's head. It's preventing any offense from Okami, at least for the moment.
Okami trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jones's guard.
Okami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okami doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okami manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Okami drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Okami off! Okami jumps back into Jones's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Okami's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okami has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Okami postures up.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Okami. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Okami not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Okami has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Okami postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones is looking to stand up but Okami isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Randy Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jones shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Okami defends it nicely.
Okami doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones tries to clinch up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Okami.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Okami's guard.
Okami will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Okami keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Okami trying to control the position.
Okami is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones trying to control but Okami is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Okami has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Okami's legs - danger averted.
Jones passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okami controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Okami is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Okami is defending against the submission attempts here by Jones.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Okami wants to control but Jones is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Randy Jones will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Okami shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Okami's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okami throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
A leg kick checked by Jones.
Okami looks to land a combination. Jones sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Okami swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jones is looking to clinch but Okami is avoiding it.
Okami looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Okami fails with the takedown.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Okami fails to land with a series of punches.
Okami looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Missa Okami has been cut.
Okami shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Missa Okami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okami throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Okami tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones stands and throws Okami's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Okami on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jones is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Okami has escaped the position, nice work there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okami is trying to control Jones's posture but Jones avoids it.
Jones scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jones has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Okami is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Okami is avoiding damage well.
Jones tries to move to mount but Okami blocks the move with his legs.
Okami is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jones off and has taken his back!
Okami looking for the RNC.
Randy Jones has got the better of the ground game so far.
Okami is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okami looking to break Jones's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jones remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Okami will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jones preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Okami.
Okami looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Jones taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Missa Okami!
Our winner, Missa Okami, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pernell McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elbe comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man - Ozzy Osbourne. Gray Elbe has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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183 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Elbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pernell McPhee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McPhee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Elbe.
McPhee cracks a nice hook into Elbe's ribs.
Elbe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elbe showed some decent athleticism there.
McPhee is looking to improve his position.
McPhee wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McPhee is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Elbe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee pushes Elbe off and gets back to his feet.
Elbe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McPhee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Elbe's head backwards.
We've been told by Elbe's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Elbe walks into a stiff left hand from McPhee.
McPhee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Elbe tries for a takedown but McPhee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McPhee tries to clinch but Elbe is having none of it.
McPhee takes one to the side of the head.
McPhee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McPhee tries to land a front kick but Elbe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
McPhee thows a huge punch but Elbe dodges it nicely.
McPhee wants to take a breather but Elbe is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McPhee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Elbe defending well though.
McPhee wants to control but Elbe is keeping him busy.
McPhee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Elbe is just riding it out for now. McPhee eventually gives up the hold.
Elbe looking for submissions off his back.
Elbe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Elbe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McPhee lands a nice short elbow.
McPhee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Elbe keeps working.
McPhee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Elbe looking for submissions off his back.
Elbe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McPhee with a nice head shot there.
McPhee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McPhee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McPhee throwing shots but Elbe is blocking nicely.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPhee pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPhee is just content to waste time from the top position. Elbe takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Elbe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McPhee defends well.
McPhee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Elbe's guard.
McPhee wants to control from the top but Elbe keeps moving.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elbe has momentary wrist control but McPhee slips an elbow through the middle.
McPhee landing with the ground and pound.
McPhee trying to control but Elbe is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell McPhee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McPhee throws out a loose jab but Elbe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elbe tries to bum rush McPhee with a series of wild strikes but McPhee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McPhee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McPhee shoots in but no luck this time.
McPhee tries a head kick but it misses.
McPhee works Elbe's body with a nice hook.
Elbe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Elbe blocks a head kick by McPhee.
Elbe takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Pernell McPhee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elbe tries for a takedown but McPhee circles away easily
and McPhee counters with a nice uppercut.
No joy there for McPhee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbe walks into a stiff left hand from McPhee.
McPhee misses with a body shot.
Elbe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Elbe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McPhee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Elbe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McPhee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Elbe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nice uppercut there from McPhee.
Elbe takes one to the chin there.
McPhee leaves Elbe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Elbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPhee fails with a takedown attempt.
Elbe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee throws a right hand that Elbe ducks under and follows up with a left that Elbe also avoids with ease.
McPhee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Elbe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McPhee misses with a looping right.
McPhee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elbe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McPhee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Elbe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McPhee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McPhee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee shoots in for a double leg but Elbe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A left lands for McPhee.
Horrible takedown by Elbe or perhaps it was just good defense by McPhee which made him look bad.
Elbe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McPhee swivels and escapes.
McPhee scores with a hook.
McPhee closes the distance and pushes Elbe back into the cage.
Elbe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McPhee just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A hook to the body from McPhee.
McPhee is pressed up against the cage. Elbe has hold of a leg and is looking to drag McPhee down to the mat. McPhee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Elbe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhee misses with a double jab.
McPhee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McPhee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Elbe. That did some damage!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McPhee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Elbe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McPhee misses with a straight right.
Elbe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Elbe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jab from McPhee.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPhee misses with a left hand
and Elbe counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
McPhee keeping full guard, as Elbe tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell McPhee 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!
McPhee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Elbe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McPhee leaves Elbe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
McPhee wants to clinch up but Elbe keeps it at a distance.
McPhee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McPhee duly obliges.
Elbe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A shot to the liver by McPhee. Beautiful body shot.
Elbe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McPhee.
Elbe avoids the head kick by McPhee.
McPhee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Elbe quickly recovers to half guard.
McPhee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPhee pulls his head out easily.
Elbe actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McPhee wants to control but Elbe is keeping him busy.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Elbe actively working from the bottom here.
McPhee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McPhee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McPhee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
McPhee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPhee pulls his head out easily.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPhee pulls his head out easily.
McPhee working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. McPhee connects with a nice short shot to Elbe's temple.
Elbe actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if McPhee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Elbe tries to get to full guard but McPhee has control of the leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McPhee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Elbe taking some punishment here, with McPhee in his half guard.
McPhee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Elbe is rocked!
Elbe looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Elbe is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elbe won't allow McPhee to pass to mount.
Elbe seems to have got his legs back now.
McPhee is looking to take a break and control but Elbe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, McPhee seems content to control.
Nice strikes from McPhee there.
Elbe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McPhee pulls his head out easily.
Elbe gets full guard.
McPhee chips away with some ground and pound.
McPhee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
McPhee chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPhee trying to control but Elbe is working from the bottom.
Gray Elbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McPhee is looking to work some ground and pound but Elbe has wrist control.
McPhee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Elbe has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McPhee has managed to get both his arms back between Elbe's legs - danger averted.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Elbe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McPhee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pernell McPhee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McPhee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPhee wants to control from the top but Elbe keeps moving.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
McPhee has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Elbe to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! McPhee is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Elbe pulls down on the head and he's put McPhee to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gray Elbe!
Our winner, Gray Elbe, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banger Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone comes to the cage accompanied by Shadows Fall - Divide and Conquer . Banger Malone had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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285 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
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Counter fighter
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Banger Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone misses with a low kick.
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lee has an Americana. Malone didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Lee is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Lee hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Freddy Lee!
A relieved looking Freddy Lee 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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pop
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FIGHT
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