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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mirko Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Pride (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mirko Silva has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Pride!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pride looks to land a combination but Silva avoids it well.
Silva closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pride circles away.
Pride gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Pride gets underhooks to prevent Silva's takedown attempt.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
A lazy left from Pride finds it's target.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pride connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
Pride sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pride misses with a head kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pride is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Pride sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mirko Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pride rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pride misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Silva takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pride is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Pride circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pride has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pride drops Silva with a beautiful combination! Silva stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Pride is looking for the KO!
Silva is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Pride! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abel Pride!
Abel Pride bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leon Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leon Barnett!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett shoots and misses
enabling Huerta to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Leon Barnett has been cut.
Huerta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnett doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Huerta decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Barnett's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Huerta thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Huerta postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barnett is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Huerta, into his guard.
Barnett throws an elbow that misses. Huerta uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Barnett's guard. Nice move by Huerta!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huerta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Barnett looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Barnett looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Barnett!
Barnett goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Huerta has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Barnett but great work by Huerta.
Huerta working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Huerta tries for a kimura but Barnett is defending well.
Huerta is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Barnett is trying to escape and Huerta transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Barnett is forced to tap! Nice work there by Huerta! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paul Huerta!
A relieved looking Paul Huerta 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Akins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Washington might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Go Hard - French Montana. Gabriel Washington has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Gabriel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Akins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akins takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Akins fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Washington, pushing him back against the cage.
Washington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Akins shoots for a double leg takedown but Washington sprawls well. He's pushed Akins's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akins shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akins dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Akins's head and hops out.
Gabriel Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Akins.
Washington scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Akins throws a sloppy head kick and Washington moves out of range easily.
Akins looks winded!
Washington cracks Akins with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Akins looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Washington finish him?
Michael Akins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akins dives in and grabs Washington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Washington pushes down on Akins's head and hops out.
Washington clinches up with Akins and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington is pressed up against the cage. Akins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Washington down to the mat. Washington avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington blocks a low kick nicely.
Washington ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Akins fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Washington avoids it really well and circles away.
Washington gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Washington.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jab by Washington.
Gabriel Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akins takes the fight into the clinch.
Akins 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.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Washington.
Washington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akins looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Washington drops Akins with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Akins looks back up at him and smiles so Washington waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Akins is rocked!
Washington sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Akins's defenses. It connects perfectly with Akins's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gabriel Washington!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kato Kiyomasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kett Dela Calzada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dela Calzada has chosen Papercut as his entrance music. Kett Dela Calzada is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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152 lbs
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166 lbs
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BJJ Brown 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kato Kiyomasa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kett Dela Calzada!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiyomasa tries to clinch there but Dela Calzada circles away.
Kiyomasa throws a right and a left that Dela Calzada avoids nicely.
Dela Calzada misses with a wild combination.
Dela Calzada fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiyomasa looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiyomasa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kiyomasa avoids the body shot from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada works over Kiyomasa's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kato Kiyomasa has been cut.
Kiyomasa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dela Calzada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiyomasa at a distance.
Dela Calzada connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiyomasa's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiyomasa works over Dela Calzada's head and body with a nice combination.
Kiyomasa misses with a wild body shot.
Dela Calzada lands a nice looking body shot.
Dela Calzada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dela Calzada. Kiyomasa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyomasa takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kiyomasa tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kiyomasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dela Calzada lands a jab to Kiyomasa's midsection.
A telegraphed right hand from Kiyomasa misses the target.
Dela Calzada misses with the combination.
Dela Calzada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiyomasa was well out of range. Poor timing from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiyomasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiyomasa misses with a two punch combination.
Kiyomasa punishes Dela Calzada's body with a nice straight punch.
Dela Calzada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dela Calzada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kiyomasa rather than just go for the knockout.
Dela Calzada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiyomasa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kiyomasa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dela Calzada misses with a combination
and Kiyomasa counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiyomasa. Dela Calzada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Calzada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada scores with a three punch combo!
Dela Calzada misses with the combination.
Kiyomasa misses the body punch
and Dela Calzada counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kiyomasa thinking.
Dela Calzada avoids the body shot from Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dela Calzada counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dela Calzada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Calzada misses with a wild combination.
Dela Calzada swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dela Calzada throws a right hand that Kiyomasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiyomasa also avoids with ease.
Dela Calzada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kiyomasa at a distance.
Dela Calzada avoids the body shot from Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa closes the distance but Dela Calzada moves to the side
and Dela Calzada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kiyomasa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dela Calzada. Dela Calzada circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiyomasa. Dela Calzada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Calzada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiyomasa doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dela Calzada swings for the body but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
Dela Calzada keeps the fight on the outside.
Dela Calzada lands with a shot to the body.
Dela Calzada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiyomasa throws out the jab.
Dela Calzada works over Kiyomasa's head and body with a nice 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!
Dela Calzada misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dela Calzada swinging wildly here.
Kiyomasa takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dela Calzada takes a swing at Kiyomasa's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dela Calzada connects with a body shot that sends Kiyomasa's belly button to the back.
Dela Calzada lands with a shot to the body.
Dela Calzada feints a jab promting Kiyomasa to slip. Dela Calzada then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kiyomasa slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kett Dela Calzada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kato Kiyomasa's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dela Calzada swings for the body but Kiyomasa moves out of range.
Dela Calzada takes a swing at Kiyomasa's ribcage but misses.
Kett Dela Calzada seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dela Calzada throws a series of punches but Kiyomasa avoids them all with ease.
Kiyomasa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dela Calzada moves away.
Dela Calzada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kiyomasa throws out the jab.
Kiyomasa missing with a left hand there. Dela Calzada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kett Dela Calzada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiyomasa misses with a series of wild punches.
Kiyomasa works over Dela Calzada's head and body with a nice combination.
Some wild striking there from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyomasa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dela Calzada gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kiyomasa.
Kiyomasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dela Calzada fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiyomasa blocks a jab.
Dela Calzada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kiyomasa throws a series of punches but Dela Calzada avoids them all with ease.
Kiyomasa dodges the punch combination from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada throws a nice looking combination but Kiyomasa bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa missing with a left hand there. Dela Calzada was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kiyomasa takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dela Calzada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Calzada scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dela Calzada works Kiyomasa's body with a nice hook.
Dela Calzada misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiyomasa. Dela Calzada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dela Calzada connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dela Calzada lands a nice looking body shot.
Dela Calzada has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dela Calzada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dela Calzada.
Some wild striking there from Kiyomasa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiyomasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Calzada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dela Calzada swinging wildly here.
Dela Calzada with a jab.
Kiyomasa misses with a two punch combination.
Kiyomasa scores with a body shot.
Kiyomasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Dela Calzada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kiyomasa doesn't seem phased though.
Kiyomasa slips a jab and a cross from Dela Calzada.
Kiyomasa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dela Calzada.
Dela Calzada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dela Calzada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kiyomasa clobbers Dela Calzada with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kiyomasa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dela Calzada connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiyomasa misses with a looping right.
Dela Calzada lands a nice shot to the body.
Dela Calzada stalks Kiyomasa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kiyomasa's face. Kiyomasa staggers backwards, shaken.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kett Dela Calzada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kato Kiyomasa's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Dela Calzada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Kiyomasa is rocked!
Dela Calzada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oh Kiyomasa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kiyomasa. Dela Calzada does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kiyomasa seems to have got his legs back now.
Dela Calzada scores with a shot to the body.
Dela Calzada throws a sloppy body shot
and Kiyomasa counters with a one-two to the body.
Dela Calzada dodges the punch combination from Kiyomasa.
Dela Calzada connects with a body shot that sends Kiyomasa's belly button to the back.
Kiyomasa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dela Calzada manages to avoid it.
Dela Calzada looks to land a combination but Kiyomasa avoids it well.
Kiyomasa lands with a hook. Dela Calzada tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dela Calzada throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiyomasa misses with a body shot.
Dela Calzada throws a right hand that Kiyomasa ducks under and follows up with a left that Kiyomasa also avoids with ease.
Dela Calzada misses with the combination.
Dela Calzada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kiyomasa has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kiyomasa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dela Calzada lands with a right hand.
Kiyomasa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiyomasa scores with a one two! Dela Calzada had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kiyomasa tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dela Calzada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kiyomasa misses with a looping left.
Dela Calzada misses with a wild combination.
Kato Kiyomasa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Dela Calzada does no damage.
Kiyomasa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dela Calzada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kiyomasa moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiyomasa throws a right hand that Dela Calzada ducks under and follows up with a left that Dela Calzada also avoids with ease.
Dela Calzada looks to land a combination. Kiyomasa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiyomasa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kiyomasa looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kiyomasa tries to bum rush Dela Calzada with a series of wild strikes but Dela Calzada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela Calzada swinging wildly here.
Dela Calzada scores with a nice head shot.
Dela Calzada throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiyomasa defending well as Dela Calzada loads up on a big left hand.
Kiyomasa lands with a nice combination. Dela Calzada backs away looking to recover.
Kiyomasa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kiyomasa lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Dela Calzada is rocked!
Kiyomasa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dela Calzada is still on wobbly legs! Can Kiyomasa finish him?
No joy there for Kiyomasa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dela Calzada misses with a double jab
and Kiyomasa scores with a counter punch that sends Dela Calzada to the canvas! Kiyomasa smells blood - he's punishing Dela Calzada with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dela Calzada has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kato Kiyomasa!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Greedy Fly. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada punishes Urutaka's body with a nice straight punch.
Urutaka pushes Espada up against the cage in a clinch.
Espada can't find room to land a body shot as Urutaka controls the action.
Espada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urutaka tries for a takedown but Espada manages to get underhooks.
Urutaka lands a body punch.
Urutaka blocking some punches.
Urutaka gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Espada regains guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Urutaka drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Urutaka jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Urutaka 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.
Urutaka won't allow Espada to get back to his feet.
Urutaka stands up and waves to Espada to follow him.
Espada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Espada.
Urutaka avoids a punch combination nicely.
Espada throws a right hand that Urutaka ducks under and follows up with a left that Urutaka also avoids with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada throws a body punch but Urutaka moves out of range.
Espada throws a hook to the side of Urutaka's head but Urutaka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Espada misses with the combination.
Espada throws a series of punches but Urutaka avoids them all with ease.
Espada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Urutaka looks to land a combination. Espada sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Urutaka looking to score a takedown here. Espada is defending well but Urutaka drives through and ends up in Espada's guard.
Urutaka is stalling in the full guard.
Espada wants to stand but Urutaka is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urutaka 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Urutaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka trying to control but Espada is working from the bottom.
Espada utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Espada is looking to stand up but Urutaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Urutaka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Urutaka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Urutaka won't allow Espada to get back to his feet.
Urutaka thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urutaka stands and steps away. Espada gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Espada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Urutaka circles away quickly and effectively.
Urutaka shoots in and drives through. Espada sprawls well.
Espada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Urutaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Espada tries to avoid it but Urutaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Espada to the ground. Espada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Urutaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Espada tries to avoid it but Urutaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Espada to the ground. Espada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Guillermo Espada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Urutaka will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Espada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Urutaka counters with a straight right hand.
Urutaka closes this distance looking for a takedown but Espada circles away.
Espada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Urutaka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Espada tries to avoid it but Urutaka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Espada to the ground. Espada escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Urutaka stalks Espada and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Espada's face. Espada staggers backwards, shaken.
Espada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Urutaka's head backwards.
Espada lands with a big left! Urutaka is wobbled badly! Espada comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Urutaka to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Guillermo Espada!
After winning the bout, Guillermo Espada 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 Sailor Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeves has chosen Natural Born Killaz as his entrance music. Sailor Gracie is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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210 lbs
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222 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sailor Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Reeves!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves misses with a two punch combination.
Ryan Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Reeves. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reeves - that will leave a mark!
Good leg kick by Reeves there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie tries for a takedown but Reeves sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A slapping body kick lands there for Reeves.
Horrible takedown by Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Reeves which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reeves lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reeves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Reeves landing knees to the body.
Reeves connects with a knee to the head.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Reeves.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Reeves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Sailor Gracie has been cut.
Reeves lands a nice knee to the body.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Nice elbow from Reeves.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reeves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Reeves back against the cage.
Come on Reeves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Reeves lands an elbow inside that Gracie shrugs off.
Reeves tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reeves is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees to the body from Reeves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie wants a takedown.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Reeves to keep the fight standing.
Reeves misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gracie.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reeves prevents it.
Reeves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reeves smiles and moves away.
Reeves has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Reeves working Gracie over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Reeves pressing his opponent against the cage.
Reeves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Reeves.
Reeves connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gracie's face.
Reeves landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Reeves landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Reeves lands a nice knee to the body.
Reeves connects with a knee to the head.
Reeves unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gracie lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Reeves lands a nice knee to the body.
Reeves gets an overhook and lands an elbow 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!
Reeves landing knees to the head.
Reeves is pushing Gracie up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right from Reeves on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Reeves dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Reeves lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A nice leg kick lands there from Reeves.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Gracie moves out of range.
Reeves slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Reeves has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves tries to clinch but Gracie moves out of range.
Reeves throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Reeves - that will leave a mark!
Reeves throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
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!
Reeves feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
Reeves thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gracie if he has to take too many more of those.
Reeves cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A good leg kick by Reeves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reeves.
Reeves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reeves misses the shot to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Reeves!
Reeves turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reeves.
Reeves lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
Gracie will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Reeves lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gracie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Reeves. That one must have hurt.
Reeves goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Reeves throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reeves misses with a head kick.
Reeves throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Reeves clinches up with Gracie and pushes him back against the cage.
Reeves effectively controlling the action here.
Reeves lands an elbow inside.
Reeves putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ryan Reeves seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Reeves can't find room to land a body shot as Gracie controls the action.
Gracie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Reeves lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Reeves lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Reeves lands a nice knee to the body.
Reeves lands a damaging elbow.
Reeves lands a knee to the head.
Sailor Gracie's cut is getting worse.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Reeves obliges.
Gracie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reeves has Gracie pushed against the cage.
Reeves lands a knee to the head.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie blocks a body shot from Reeves.
Reeves scores a nice knee to the body.
Reeves stalling against the cage.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Reeves is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeves lands a nice knee to the body.
Reeves landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Reeves.
Reeves stalls.
Reeves tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Gracie blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Reeves pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reeves tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Reeves showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sailor Gracie's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gracie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reeves.
Reeves has closed the distance and engaged Gracie in a clinch.
Reeves misses with an elbow strike.
Gracie is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Reeves pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gracie jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Reeves walks away with a smile on his face. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Reeves scores with a head kick. Gracie tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Reeves stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sailor Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Reeves defends it nicely.
Gracie shoots in but Reeves avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reeves tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves throws a front kick that sends Gracie stumbling back into the cage.
Reeves buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Reeves stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Reeves wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Reeves throws a leg kick which misses Gracie's front leg but catches the back leg as Gracie tries to avoid it.
Gracie has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reeves.
Ryan Reeves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but Reeves gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
Reeves lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Reeves tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Reeves lands an elbow inside.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Gracie. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reeves lands an elbow inside.
Reeves stalling in the clinch.
Reeves lands an elbow just above Gracie 's eye.
Sailor Gracie's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
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!
Reeves just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Reeves working Gracie over with knees to the body.
Reeves just leaning against Gracie, taking a breather.
Reeves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Reeves trying to land knees to the body.
Reeves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Gracie on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Reeves lands a knee to the head.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reeves is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reeves misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Reeves lands a good knee to the midsection. Gracie won't want to take too many of those.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Reeves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reeves controlling the action here for a moment.
Gracie fails to pull guard.
Reeves manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gracie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reeves tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gracie letting Reeves take a breather here.
Ryan Reeves is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reeves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reeves scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reeves feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
Reeves moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Both fighters circling a little - Reeves finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Reeves lands a nice looking body kick.
A head kick from Reeves lands but Gracie takes it in his stride.
Reeves lands a brutal head kick. Gracie looks out on his feet and Reeves throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Ryan Reeves!
Ryan Reeves 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcos Barboza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snow comes into the arena with Phil Collins - In The Air Tonight blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcos Barboza!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snow shoots in and drives through. Barboza sprawls well.
Snow blocks the body kick.
Barboza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Barboza swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barboza lets loose with a powerful body kick. Snow will feel that in the morning.
Barboza throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Barboza tries to land a front kick but Snow steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Snow 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.
Barboza working a defensive guard here.
Snow got a little sloppy there for a moment and Barboza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snow has managed to get both his arms back between Barboza's legs - danger averted.
Barboza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snow is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Snow pushes down on Barboza's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Snow lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snow lands a nice short elbow.
Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Barboza is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Snow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Barboza wants to improve his position but Snow is controlling well.
Barboza on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Snow slips a nice elbow through Barboza's hands, connecting with Barboza's forehead.
Snow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Snow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Snow takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Barboza is rocked!
Snow working over Barboza with some ground and pound. Barboza looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Barboza is still in real trouble! Can Snow finish him?
Snow has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barboza looks winded!
Snow is looking for a kimura here.
Snow lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Barboza quite badly. Barboza pulls Snow in close trying to recover. Snow postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Barboza on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Barboza doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eric Snow!
An out of breath Eric Snow thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LT Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ron Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, LT Rogers!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Harris has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rogers can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harris being controlled here, momentarily.
Rogers pushing down on Harris's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harris wants to control but Rogers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harris is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rogers is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rogers trying to control the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers slips a nice elbow through Harris's hands, connecting with Harris's forehead.
Harris is trying to stand back up but Rogers is controlling him
Harris definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rogers stalling.
Harris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rogers.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rogers in particular looking to stall.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rogers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rogers throwing strikes but missing.
Harris trying to keep a closed guard but Rogers is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers wants to pass the guard but Harris is keeping the position.
Rogers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harris looking to control.
Rogers slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rogers is putting a hurting on Harris here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rogers stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Rogers fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rogers moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rogers looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harris trying to hold on to Rogers's head to control him but Rogers postures up.
Harris is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rogers pulls his head out easily.
Rogers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Harris tries to get to full guard but Rogers has control of the leg.
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. Rogers connects with a nice short shot to Harris's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking to improve his position.
Rogers decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris scores with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Rogers misses the target.
Harris stuffs the takedown.
Harris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rogers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Harris is fending him off so far but Rogers persists. Nope, Harris circles away and we're back to standing.
Ron Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LT Rogers.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers lands with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Rogers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rogers shoots for a takedown but Harris saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LT Rogers dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Harris takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Harris misses.
Rogers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Harriss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Harris misses with a head kick.
Harris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rogers.
Harris tries to sprawl but Rogers drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rogers is stalling here. Harris is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rogers seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Harris has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rogers is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rogers!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harris wants to take Rogers's back here but Rogers is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Harris moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Rogers has worked his arm free - good work by Rogers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rogers throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Rogers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Harris's guard.
Rogers lands a couple of elbows.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers 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.
Rogers lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rogers working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Harris's head.
Rogers forces his way into half guard.
Rogers stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Ron Harris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A cross from Harris lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rogers.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Rogers checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ron Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harris takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rogers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Ron Harris has been cut.
Rogers fails with a takedown attempt.
Harris pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rogers back to the cage. Harris follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Harris throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harris slips a jab from Rogers.
Harris gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rogers.
LT Rogers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ron Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of LT Rogers.
Rogers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Rogers defending well as Harris loads up on a big left hand.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Harris.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers goes for a double leg but Harris avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harris continues to drive forward.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Harris is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rogers to keep the fight standing.
Harris tries to pull guard but Rogers forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
LT Rogers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ron Harris's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Harris defending well as Rogers loads up on a big left hand.
Harris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Harris throws a right hand that Rogers ducks under and follows up with a left that Rogers also avoids with ease.
Rogers tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Harris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harris slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rogers gets the takedown into side control.
Rogers is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Harris will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Rogers working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Rogers working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Rogers taking a breather here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Harris!
Rogers working Harris over with strikes here.
Harris wants to hold on but Rogers pushes him away.
Harris slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
LT Rogers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rogers is trying to control. Harris wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rogers decides to return to a standing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rogers connects with the punch.
Harris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rogers throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rogers dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rogers throws out the jab.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big right from Rogers misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Harris.
Rogers tries to bum rush Harris with a series of wild strikes but Harris uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rogers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Harris.
Rogers drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harris keeping full guard, as Rogers tries to pass.
Rogers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rogers is aware though and is defending well.
Harris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rogers is one step ahead there.
Rogers 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.
LT Rogers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is working an open guard so Rogers takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rogers scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harris misses with a head kick.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris scores with a head kick.
Rogers getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rogers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Rogers misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
LT Rogers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rogers 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... LT Rogers!
An out of breath LT Rogers thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Wojtk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semore Butkiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wojtk's entrance music is Lunatic Fringe, Red Rider. A fine choice. Butkiss has chosen Mama said as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Wojtk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Semore Butkiss!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butkiss is looking to clinch but Wojtk is avoiding it.
Damon Wojtk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wojtk scores with a one two! Butkiss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wojtk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butkiss.
Wojtk swats away the attempt to clinch by Butkiss.
Butkiss tries to bum rush Wojtk with a series of wild strikes but Wojtk uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Butkiss is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Butkiss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Butkiss.
A right-left combo lands from Wojtk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wojtk misses the shot to the body.
Wojtk stuffs the takedown.
Butkiss showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wojtk.
Butkiss feints a jab promting Wojtk to slip. Butkiss then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Wojtk slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wojtk throws a nice looking combination but Butkiss bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wojtk swings for the body but Butkiss moves out of range.
Butkiss darts in looking for a takedown but Wojtk gets double underhooks and turns Butkiss into the cage.
Butkiss breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Butkiss looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojtk scores with a jab to the body.
Wojtk throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Butkiss colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Wojtk as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Butkiss is left battered and dazed whilst Wojtk and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damon Wojtk!
Damon Wojtk seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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