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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simon Strom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago has chosen Finch - What It Is To Burn as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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169 lbs
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185 lbs
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BJJ White 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Strom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Rabago!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago looking to score a takedown here. Strom is defending well but Rabago drives through and ends up in Strom's guard.
My spies in Hilo Training Center inform me that Rabago has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rabago drops back looking for a leg! Strom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strom manages to kick Rabago off! Rabago jumps back into Strom's guard.
Rabago drops back looking for a leg! Strom is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Strom manages to kick Rabago off! Rabago jumps back into Strom's guard.
Rabago thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Strom is trying to control the position but Rabago postures up.
Rabago pushing down on Strom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rabago maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Strom could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Rabago has cracked it and Strom is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Rabago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Adam Rabago!
Adam Rabago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knock You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrathion Blackwing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blackwing has chosen Sure shot as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Knock You!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wrathion Blackwing!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwing shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Blackwing showed some decent athleticism there.
You pushes Blackwing off looking to stand but Blackwing dives back in and keeps control.
Blackwing thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blackwing passes to side control.
Blackwing prevents You from escaping the position.
You knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blackwing on the ground.
Blackwing has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You is looking to reverse the position.
You is breathing heavily.
Blackwing advances nicely into full mount.
Blackwing pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackwing unloads with some vicious shots from mount and You wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Blackwing celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrathion Blackwing!
A relieved looking Wrathion Blackwing 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 Beast Cobain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pew Pew (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pew Pew will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beast Cobain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pew Pew!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pew avoids the body shot from Cobain.
Pew is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cobain's half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Pew seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Cobain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cobain is trying to stand.
Cobain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pew on the ground.
Pew wants to control but Cobain is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Pew seems content to control.
Pew passes to full mount!
Cobain can't escape the position.
Pew is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pew controlling from mount.
Pew trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cobain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pew takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cobain could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pew Pew has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Pew pushes Cobain up against the cage in a clinch.
Cobain prevents the takedown attempt.
Pew has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cobain avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cobain turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Cobain manages to end up in side control.
We've been hearing that Cobain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cobain postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pew wants to control but Cobain postures up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pew sneaks back into half guard.
Pew pushes Cobain off looking to stand but Cobain dives back in and keeps control.
Pew tries to get to full guard but Cobain has control of the leg.
Cobain throwing shots but Pew is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain works his way into side control.
Cobain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cobain thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pew manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Pew takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pew trying to control the action but Cobain is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pew Pew was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Pew forces Cobain back against the cage and clinches.
Pew tries for a takedown but Cobain manages to get underhooks.
Beast Cobain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pew Pew.
Pew is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cobain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cobain lands a nice knee to the body.
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!
Pew tries for a takedown but Cobain manages to get underhooks.
Cobain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pew tries for a takedown but Cobain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pew throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cobain's waist but Cobain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pew off to one side.
Pew looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cobain scores with a spinning back kick!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pew.
No joy there for Cobain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pew Pew dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cobain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pew defends it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Cobain.
Pew misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pew drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pew trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pew drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cobain dives on top into guard.
Pew throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cobain trying to control but Pew is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pew has momentary wrist control but Cobain slips an elbow through the middle.
Pew looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pew wants to get back to his feet but Cobain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cobain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pew works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pew had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cobain defends it easily.
Cobain distracts Pew with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pew has Cobain pulled in close to control his posture.
Cobain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cobain won't allow Pew to get back to his feet.
Cobain has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pew to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cobain is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pew pulls down on the head and he's put Cobain to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pew Pew!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovanni Bernard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antonio Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
181 lbs
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181 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giovanni Bernard!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernard fails with an attempt to clinch.
Silva wants to clinch up but Bernard keeps it at a distance.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Bernard, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Bernard against the cage but Bernard circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bernard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silva tries a low kick but Bernard avoids it.
Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Bernard lands an elbow just above Silva 's eye.
It looks like Antonio Silva has been cut.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section. Silva lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Bernard has double underhooks.
Bernard misses with a knee to the head.
Bernard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Bernard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Bernard is controlling the position.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva goes for a takedown attempt but Bernard pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is breathing heavily.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Bernard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bernard tries to clinch but Silva is having none of it.
Bernard moves in looking to clinch but Silva pushes him off.
Bernard gets a clinch.
Bernard throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bernard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bernard.
Bernard landing knees to the head.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva is trying to push Bernard away but Bernard has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bernard landing knees to the head.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Bernard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Bernard scores a nice knee to the body.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Bernard scores with a knee to the head.
Bernard with a knee to the head.
Bernard using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bernard landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Silva blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard keeps control of Silva as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bernard trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bernard throws an elbow but misses.
Bernard lands a damaging elbow.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Bernard.
Bernard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bernard misses with a knee strike.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard scores a nice knee to the body.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva tries to break the clinch but Bernard is controlling the position.
Silva is looking to break free of the clinch but Bernard has double underhooks.
Bernard misses with a knee to the head.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard prevents Silva from breaking the clinch.
Bernard creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Silva tries to circle away but Bernard has him pinned against the cage.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva has Bernard pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bernard manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bernard with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but Silva blocks with his arms.
Silva jumps guard but Bernard turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Silva makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Silva pulls guard effortlessly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Silva doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Bernard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Antonio Silva's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Bernard gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Bernard keeps him there for the moment.
Knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Bernard lands a damaging elbow.
Antonio Silva's cut is getting worse.
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Bernard connects with a nasty looking knee right to Silva's face.
A knee to the head by Bernard.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bernard scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bernard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bernard with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Bernard.
Silva is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is trying to pull guard but Bernard turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bernard lands an elbow inside that Silva shrugs off.
Bernard creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Silva's defenses.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Bernard.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bernard using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Silva has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes a knee right on the jaw!
Silva has had enough of the clinch but Bernard keeps him there for the moment.
Nice elbow from Bernard.
Bernard looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Silva tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bernard smiles and moves away.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Bernard clinches up with Silva and pushes him back against the cage.
Bernard unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bernard prevents a takedown attempt there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Bernard crunches a lovely knee into Silva's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Silva in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Bernard tries a knee to the head but Silva blocks it.
Bernard with a knee to the head.
Silva jumps guard.
Bernard landing some decent shots from guard.
Silva 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.
Bernard has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Silva is proving hard to escape from.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bernard wants to stand but Silva is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bernard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernard is one step ahead there.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Bernard wants to get up but he can't break Silva's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernard trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giovanni Bernard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Antonio Silva's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bernard dodges the punch combination from Silva.
Silva wants to clinch up but Bernard keeps it at a distance.
Bernard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Silva, pushing him back against the cage.
Silva is trying to break the clinch but Bernard has him pressed against the cage.
Silva fails to pull guard.
Bernard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Silva blocks it with crossed arms.
Silva tries to pull guard but Bernard forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Silva dodges an elbow strike from Bernard.
Nice elbow from Bernard.
Bernard stops a takedown attempt from Silva.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bernard misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Antonio Silva's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Silva takes an elbow to the temple.
Bernard misses with a knee strike.
Silva tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bernard just stands there and leans against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bernard.
Bernard connects with a knee to the head.
Bernard lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bernard lands a knee to the body.
Bernard lands a damaging elbow.
Bernard tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Silva jumps guard but Bernard stands there with Silva around his waist. Silva gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bernard.
Giovanni Bernard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to get back to striking at distance but Bernard won't allow it.
Bernard lands a nice elbow.
Silva is working for takedown but Bernard is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bernard lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bernard lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jeez, Antonio Silva's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bernard scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernard with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bernard is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Bernard lands a damaging elbow.
Silva fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bernard connects with a knee to the head.
Bernard with a knee to the head.
Bernard connects with a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antonio Silva's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Giovanni Bernard!
Giovanni Bernard 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.
The defeated Antonio Silva had this to say: 'Nastepnym razem Cie pokonam!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teila Tuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Teila Tuli told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teila Tuli!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuli has Hernandez up against the cage in a clinch.
Tuli has Hernandez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tuli pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hernandez tumbling to the mat - Tuli dives into Hernandez's guard.
Tuli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tuli prevents Hernandez from getting back to his feet.
Tuli slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee asks Tuli politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tuli prefers to stall for the moment though.
Tuli stands up and beckons Hernandez to his feet.
Hernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tuli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuli throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hernandez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hernandez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tuli shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hernandez is trying to stand.
Tuli slows the pace down in half guard.
Hernandez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tuli is nestled in close to Hernandez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tuli wants to pass to mount but Hernandez is defending the position.
Tuli is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hernandez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tuli.
Tuli is trying to control. Hernandez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hernandez on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hernandez tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to stand.
Hernandez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tuli on the ground.
Still in half guard, Tuli seems content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Teila Tuli hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tuli gets tackled into the cage by Hernandez. Hernandez maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to land knees in the clinch but Tuli avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Tuli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hernandez lands a body punch.
Tuli looks winded!
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!
Hernandez with a knee to the head.
Hernandez avoiding damage as Tuli throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tuli backwards.
Hernandez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Hernandez.
Hernandez throws a big uppercut that drops Tuli! More strikes from Hernandez and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Tuli lies dazed against the cage as Hernandez celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hector Hernandez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Axe Murder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pascal Kraus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axe Murder has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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154 lbs
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145 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Axe Murder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pascal Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murder gets a clinch.
Kraus goes for a takedown attempt but Murder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kraus has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murder is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murder shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Murder throws a head kick but Kraus moves out of range.
Kraus is looking to clinch but Murder is avoiding it.
Murder fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Axe Murder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kraus walks into a straight right hand from Murder.
Murder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murder throws a head kick that misses.
Murder fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kraus avoids it really well and circles away.
Murder tries to clinch up.
Murder shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kraus pinned against the cage. Kraus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axe Murder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murder misses with a double jab
and Kraus counters with a takedown into side control.
Murder is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Murder tries to escape but Kraus is in control.
Kraus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kraus decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kraus.
Murder thuds his right hand into Kraus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murder throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kraus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Murder!
Kraus taking a breather here.
Kraus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murder looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Kraus prevents Murder from escaping the position.
Kraus working the head with strikes.
Murder trying to remain calm as Kraus controls from the top position.
Murder prevents Kraus from improving position.
Kraus has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kraus dodges the punch combination from Murder.
Kraus closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Murder to the mat! Murder manages to get full guard.
Kraus stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Murder tries to clinch but Kraus is having none of it.
Murder throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kraus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kraus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murder keeping full guard, as Kraus tries to pass.
Kraus pushes down on Murder's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kraus scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kraus stalling.
Kraus wants to pass to mount but Murder is defending the position.
Kraus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pascal Kraus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Murder misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murder throws a right hand that Kraus ducks under and follows up with a left that Kraus also avoids with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murder enables Kraus to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murder manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kraus pushing down on Murder's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kraus decides to stand and escape the position.
Kraus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murder's waist but Murder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kraus off to one side.
A right-left combo lands from Murder.
Kraus drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kraus 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kraus drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kraus jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Kraus dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A left lands for Murder.
Kraus tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Murder swivels and escapes.
Murder swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kraus shoots in but Murder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kraus darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kraus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murder defending well though.
Kraus decides to stand and escape the position.
Kraus has a takedown stuffed.
Axe Murder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascal Kraus.
Kraus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murder's half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Murder wants to get back to his feet.
Kraus seems to be working for a kimura but Murder defends the submission attempt.
Kraus is working for a submission of some sort.
Pascal Kraus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murder is trying to stand back up but Kraus is controlling him
Kraus is taking a breather. Murder says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kraus wants to control but Murder is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Kraus connects with a nice short shot to Murder's temple.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kraus in particular looking to stall.
Murder looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kraus with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Pascal Kraus wasn't active enough on the ground.
Murder misses with a series of wild punches.
Murder tries to bum rush Kraus with a series of wild strikes but Kraus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Murder clinches.
Kraus wants a takedown but no success here.
Murder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kraus breaks from the clinch.
Kraus looks for a takedown but Murder sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Murder scores with a four punch combination!
Kraus tries to clinch there but Murder circles away.
Murder looks to land a combination but Kraus avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Murder. No joy for Kraus on that attempt.
Kraus gets a double leg takedown into Murder's guard.
Murder keeping full guard, as Kraus tries to pass.
Kraus 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.
Murder keeping full guard, as Kraus tries to pass.
Murder is looking to stand up but Kraus isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kraus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murder is keeping the position for now.
Kraus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Pascal Kraus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kraus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Murder defends it nicely.
Murder doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraus circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pascal Kraus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Murder's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kraus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murder as he avoids it easily.
Murder throws a head kick but Kraus moves out of range.
Murder misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kraus leaves Murder with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Murder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kraus swivels and escapes.
Kraus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Murder!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Murder is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kraus scoring with punches and elbows.
Kraus stands up and beckons Murder to his feet.
Kraus closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Murder is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Kraus is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kraus lands a nice shot to the head.
Kraus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kraus is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Murder is surviving well by controlling Kraus's body position as best he can.
Kraus wants to finish this one by submission but Murder is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kraus.
Kraus with the ground and pound from mount.
Murder is squirming around, avoiding Kraus's attempts to control the action.
Kraus is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Murder has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murder tries to buck Kraus off but he can't manage it.
Kraus landing shots from mount.
Kraus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murder shrugs it off.
Kraus tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murder is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kraus sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kraus swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Murder is now in Kraus's guard. A big mistake from Kraus there, giving up the dominant position!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Murder trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murder in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kraus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Murder manages to get himself to full guard.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Murder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murder wants to get back to his feet but Kraus is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kraus has knee on belly and moves into mount.
The referee warns Murder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kraus wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Murder is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Kraus looking to control and managing it successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Axe Murder has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pascal Kraus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraus is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Murder to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Murder shrugs it off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pascal Kraus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kraus 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Pascal Kraus!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Pascal Kraus!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Pascal Kraus!
Pascal Kraus wins by unanimous decision!
The defeated Axe Murder had this to say: 'Nawet z porazki wyciagne lekcje na przyszlosc.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Koff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Matias Demaestri has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Koff!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koff is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Demaestri's half guard.
Demaestri pushes Koff off looking to stand but Koff dives back in and keeps control.
Koff winds up and cracks Demaestri with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Koff is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Koff is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Demaestri is surviving well by controlling Koff's body position as best he can.
Koff is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Koff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Koff!
Our winner, Bob Koff, 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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