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Hostility: Saturday Slaughter PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Boogaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitvirivirit Minfirinfirivirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boogaard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is A Lesson In Violence - Exodus. Derek Boogaard has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derek Boogaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitvirivirit Minfirinfirivirk!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Minfirinfirivirk looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boogaard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Minfirinfirivirk looks winded!
Minfirinfirivirk moves to clinch but Boogaard breaks away
and Boogaard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boogaard drops Minfirinfirivirk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Minfirinfirivirk looks back up at him and smiles so Boogaard waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Vitvirivirit Minfirinfirivirk has been cut.
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!
Boogaard drops Minfirinfirivirk with a huge uppercut! Minfirinfirivirk drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Boogaard is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Boogaard!
A relieved looking Derek Boogaard 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Morum Watanabei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toli Saleloyla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watanabei comes to the cage accompanied by Funky Worm. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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250 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Good knees
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morum Watanabei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toli Saleloyla!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watanabei tries to clinch up.
Watanabei fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Watanabei's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morum Watanabei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watanabei fails in his attempt to clinch.
Watanabei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watanabei utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Saleloyla tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Watanabei avoids it.
Watanabei landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Saleloyla takes a knee to the side of the body.
Saleloyla is working for takedown but Watanabei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Watanabei gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Watanabei avoiding damage as Saleloyla throws knees to the body.
Saleloyla is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saleloyla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saleloyla looks winded!
Watanabei struggles to land a body shot inside as Saleloyla controls his hands.
Watanabei lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watanabei connects with a nasty looking knee right to Saleloyla's face.
It looks like Toli Saleloyla has been cut.
A knee to the head by Watanabei.
Watanabei lands a knee to the head.
Watanabei unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saleloyla lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Watanabei unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Saleloyla takes a knee to the side of the body.
Watanabei with a knee to the head.
Watanabei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Watanabei putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saleloyla in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Watanabei lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Watanabei.
Watanabei with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Watanabei scores with a knee to the head.
Watanabei drops Saleloyla with a big knee straight up the middle! Saleloyla is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Saleloyla is rocked!
Watanabei tries to clinch up but Saleloyla circles away and keeps his distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watanabei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watanabei landing knees to the head.
Watanabei has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Saleloyla - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Watanabei, and another! Saleloyla is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Morum Watanabei!
A very excited looking Morum Watanabei rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Berrou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jong Un Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Berrou comes to the cage accompanied by Survivor - Eye of the tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohamed Berrou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jong Un Kim!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kim, right into the meat.
Kim turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Berrou fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kim 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.
Berrou misses with an attempted mid kick.
Berrou looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kim cracks a nice hook into Berrou's ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kim.
Kim bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jong Un Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berrou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kim.
Kim has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kim cracks the inside of Berrou's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Berrou.
Berrou needs to keep his hands up - Kim had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kim tests Berrou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kim checks a leg kick.
Kim scores with a spinning back kick!
Berrou drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kim is looking for a sweep.
Berrou knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kim on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berrou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Berrou working away.
Kim looking for a sweep but Berrou has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Kim keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kim manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kim trying to control but Berrou postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berrou controlling the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Mohamed Berrou wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kim throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Kim fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kim lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kim throws a nice inside leg kick.
Berrou gets a double leg takedown into Kim's guard.
Berrou is breathing heavily.
Kim not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kim has control of Berrou's left arm, preventing Berrou from doing any damage.
Berrou has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kim to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Berrou is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kim pulls down on the head and he's put Berrou to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jong Un Kim!
Jong Un Kim took some time post fight to say the following; 'One rove, brother!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osvaldo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ken Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Osvaldo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs clinches up with Santos and pushes him back against the cage.
Jacobs prevents the takedown attempt.
Jacobs goes for a takedown attempt but Santos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jacobs stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jacobs wants it to stay on the feet.
Santos takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jacobs slaps away a takedown attempt from Santos, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ken Jacobs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osvaldo Santos.
Santos throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jacobs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santos is in Jacobs's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jacobs is trying to keep Santos in close.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jacobs looking for a sweep. Not yet Jacobs, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos advances to half guard.
Santos passes to full mount!
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Santos looking to control but Jacobs is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jacobs has left one of his arms exposed and Santos doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jacobs screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Osvaldo Santos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennero Ed (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ill Boogie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gennero Ed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ill Boogie!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boogie connects with a nice looking jab.
Boogie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ed at a distance.
Boogie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ed tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boogie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boogie connects with a body shot that sends Ed's belly button to the back.
Boogie fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ed on the side of the head.
Ed gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ed content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short right from Ed.
A shot in the inside from Ed.
Ed softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short uppercut from Ed.
Ed lands with a right to the head.
Ed lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ed has Boogie pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ed controlling the action here for a moment.
Ed lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boogie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ed lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Boogie backwards.
Boogie is rocked!
Ed creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Boogie with a big uppercut! Boogie tries to clinch up but Ed pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Boogie to the mat! Boogie covers up and Ed unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gennero Ed!
An out of breath Gennero Ed thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Luke Rockstar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kanaka Roots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Rockstar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanaka Roots!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockstar with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rockstar thows a body shot but no joy.
Roots fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roots closes the distance looking to clinch
and Rockstar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roots won't be happy with that.
Rockstar misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Rockstar looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Roots is avoiding damage well.
Roots is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rockstar asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Rockstar just content to control the position.
Roots is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rockstar's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockstar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rockstar moves nicely into side control.
Rockstar content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roots tries to bench press Rockstar off him but Rockstar keeps the position.
Rockstar controls the position.
Rockstar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Rockstar happy to just control the position for now.
Rockstar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rockstar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Roots is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rockstar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rockstar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rockstar thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar looking to control and managing it successfully.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rockstar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Rockstar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Roots tries to close the distance and clinch but Rockstar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roots throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Roots is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Roots tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Roots tries to land a front kick but Rockstar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Roots closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Roots throws an elbow but misses.
Rockstar lands a nice uppercut.
Rockstar lands a nice uppercut.
Rockstar throws a head punch that misses.
Rockstar managing to block the knees to the body from Roots.
Rockstar struggles to land a body shot inside as Roots controls his hands.
Roots breaks from the clinch.
Roots shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rockstar defends it nicely.
Roots throws a nice looking combination but Rockstar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roots tries to clinch up
and Rockstar counters with a takedown into side control.
Luke Rockstar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rockstar swings around for an armbar but Roots sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Rockstar's guard.
Rockstar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Roots is fighting to break Rockstar's control of his arms but Rockstar is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Roots is one step ahead there.
Rockstar looking to control.
Rockstar wants to sweep here but Roots controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rockstar looks to land a right hand but Roots moved out of range.
Roots moves in looking to clinch but Rockstar pushes him off.
Roots needs to keep his hands up - Rockstar had a free shot at his head there.
Roots gets caught napping as Rockstar dives in and scores a takedown. Roots manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roots wants to get back to his feet but Rockstar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roots is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rockstar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rockstar slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roots is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rockstar pulls his head out easily.
Rockstar is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roots is just riding it out for now. Rockstar eventually gives up the hold.
Roots punching from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Rockstar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rockstar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roots is trying to defend but Rockstar finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rockstar passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rockstar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rockstar jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Roots is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Roots and Rockstar has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Rockstar is looking to take a break and control but Roots is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roots gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Rockstar controlling the pace for now.
Kanaka Roots has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Roots is looking to escape.
Luke Rockstar has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Roots shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rockstar pinned against the cage. Rockstar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Roots fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roots misses with a head kick.
Roots throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roots delivers a nice body kick.
Roots lands with a nice combination. Rockstar backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Luke Rockstar has been cut.
Roots takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockstar stuffs the takedown attempt from Roots. Roots gets slowly back to his feet.
Roots takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rockstar checks a leg kick.
Kanaka Roots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roots lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Roots has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rockstar lands a slapping body shot.
Roots is looking to land body kicks.
Roots dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rockstar. That did some damage!
Roots misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rockstar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kanaka Roots seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Roots tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rockstar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roots fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rockstar manages to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Roots connects with a solid leg kick.
A lazy left from Rockstar finds it's target.
Rockstar throws a big shot that misses.
Roots uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rockstar.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luke Rockstar.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rockstar, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Rockstar!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Francis Falkenrath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Larusso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Larusso has chosen You're the best around as his entrance music. Daniel Larusso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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146 lbs
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140 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francis Falkenrath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Larusso!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larusso avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larusso stuffs the takedown.
Francis Falkenrath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falkenrath fails to land the takedown.
Larusso throws a nice head kick!
Falkenrath tries to clinch but Larusso moves out of range.
Good exchange - Larusso coming out on top.
Falkenrath is rocked!
Crack! Larusso connects with the perfect overhand right and Falkenrath falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Larusso!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Larusso!
Daniel Larusso 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Travis Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gutierrez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Gutierrez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutierrez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sharpe, pushing him back against the cage.
Sharpe looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Gutierrez wants to break free but Sharpe has control.
Gutierrez is trying to pull guard but Sharpe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gutierrez breaks the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez throws a head kick but Sharpe moves out of range.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sharpe goes for a double leg but Gutierrez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gutierrez continues to drive forward.
Gutierrez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to drag Gutierrez to the mat but Gutierrez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Travis Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gutierrez stalling the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to force a seperation but Sharpe has the dominant position.
Gutierrez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gutierrez has Sharpe up against the cage in a clinch.
Gutierrez stalling the fight.
Gutierrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Gutierrez tries to break free but Sharpe pushes him back against the cage.
Gutierrez lands a nice knee to the body.
Sharpe looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Gutierrez tries to break free but Sharpe pushes him back against the cage.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Sharpe can't get the takedown.
Gutierrez tries to pull guard but Sharpe won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gutierrez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gutierrez scores with a hook to the body.
Sharpe stalling.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe is controlling him.
Sharpe is looking to take this one to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short body shot lands from Gutierrez as the two fighters clinch.
Gutierrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gutierrez drives through and clinches with Sharpe against the cage.
Gutierrez is trying to force a seperation but Sharpe has the dominant position.
Gutierrez is trying to pull guard but Sharpe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gutierrez is working Sharpe over against the cage.
Gutierrez is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez goes for a takedown attempt but Sharpe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gutierrez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gutierrez keeps Sharpe at a distance using the push kick.
Gutierrez fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharpe tries to keep at a distance but Gutierrez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gutierrez looking for a takedown.
Gutierrez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gutierrez trying to control the position but instead, Sharpe has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gutierrez into the cage.
Gutierrez is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Gutierrez.
Sharpe prevents the takedown attempt.
Sharpe is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gutierrez gets control of Sharpe's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gutierrez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gutierrez working a defensive guard here.
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!
Sharpe won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe works over Gutierrez with some ground and pound from guard.
Sharpe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Gutierrez dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gutierrez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gutierrez has had enough of the clinch but Sharpe keeps him there for the moment.
Sharpe is trying to trip Gutierrez. He has hold of a leg but Gutierrez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sharpe persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sharpe trying to control but Gutierrez is working from the bottom.
Sharpe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gutierrez is keeping the position for now.
Sharpe throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gutierrez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sharpe wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving.
Sharpe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gutierrez controls Sharpe momentarily but Sharpe frees himself.
Gutierrez wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Sharpe is now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutierrez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Sharpe prevents Gutierrez from improving his position.
Gutierrez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sharpe.
Sharpe prevents Gutierrez from standing back up.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutierrez's head.
Gutierrez won't allow Sharpe to pass to mount.
Gutierrez pushes Sharpe off looking to stand but Sharpe dives back in and keeps control.
Sharpe not doing much here.
Sharpe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gutierrez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gutierrez's head.
Gutierrez has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Gutierrez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gutierrez tries to roll over but Sharpe keeps him under control.
Sharpe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gutierrez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sharpe throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gutierrez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharpe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sharpe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez trying to control from the bottom.
Sharpe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gutierrez is trying to stand back up but Sharpe is controlling him
Sharpe is controlling the pace.
Gutierrez won't allow Sharpe to pass to mount.
Gutierrez wants to control but Sharpe is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gutierrez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sharpe is taking a breather. Gutierrez 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Gutierrez throws a right hand that Sharpe ducks under and follows up with a left that Sharpe also avoids with ease.
Gutierrez throws a one two combo.
A nice combination there by Gutierrez.
Sharpe tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gutierrez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sharpe somewhat.
Travis Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sharpe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Travis Sharpe will probably get the nod.
That's time! 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.
Sharpe moves forwards but Gutierrez connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gutierrez clinches.
Sharpe takes a shot to the head.
Sharpe has Gutierrez pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Sharpe pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gutierrez tumbling to the mat - Sharpe dives into Gutierrez's guard.
Gutierrez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Travis Sharpe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gutierrez wants to stand and escape but Sharpe is having none of it.
Sharpe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sharpe 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.
Sharpe advances position into side control!
Gutierrez is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Sharpe crashes against the mat.
Gutierrez is looking to regain half guard here but Sharpe keeps moving and retains side control.
Sharpe tries to move to mount but Gutierrez blocks the move with his legs.
Sharpe in side control, throwing shots but Gutierrez defends.
Gutierrez is looking for a sweep.
Sharpe scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is chipping away with strikes.
Sharpe working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Gutierrez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sharpe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gutierrez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sharpe lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sharpe lands an elbow.
Sharpe in side control, throwing shots but Gutierrez defends.
Gutierrez tries to buck Sharpe off but Sharpe is having none of it.
Gutierrez is not content to let Sharpe control the position.
Gutierrez is looking to regain half guard here but Sharpe keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe happy to just control the position for now.
Gutierrez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sharpe has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sharpe lands some shots froms side control.
Sharpe throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Gutierrez taking a bit of punishment here - Sharpe scoring with strikes.
Sharpe scores with punches from side control.
Gutierrez wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutierrez seems a little lost for a moment, as Sharpe dominates the positioning.
Sharpe scoring with punches from side control.
Sharpe working the head with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sharpe working away.
Sharpe lands an elbow.
Gutierrez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sharpe asserts his dominance and retains side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sharpe in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Sharpe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sharpe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Sharpe!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teryy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Razor Ramon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teryy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Ramon.
Ramon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ramon looks up at the clock and then as Johnson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ramon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ramon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ramon fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ramon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Ramon lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Ramon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Johnson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon lands a strong strike to the head of Johnson. That's dazed him! Ramon looking to finish here. Johnson is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Ramon lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Razor Ramon!
A victorious Razor Ramon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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