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Hilo Fight 118 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Zerkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleo Makua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaleo Makua has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marvin Zerkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleo Makua!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Makua does no damage.
Zerkle scores with a crisp jab that stopped Makua in his tracks.
Makua misses with a body kick.
Makua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makua. Zerkle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zerkle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Makua somewhat.
Makua misses with a takedown
and Zerkle counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zerkle.
Zerkle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makua backwards.
I was talking to Zerkle's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zerkle landing knees to the body.
Zerkle pulls Makua into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Makua wants to control from the top but Zerkle keeps moving.
Makua preventing the sweep.
Makua gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zerkle stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zerkle wants it to stay on the feet.
Marvin Zerkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Makua.
Zerkle darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zerkle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Zerkle lands strikes from half guard.
Zerkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makua sees it coming and defends easily.
Zerkle seems to be working for a kimura but Makua defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zerkle stands up out of the half guard.
Makua lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makua.
Makua misses with a leg kick.
Makua tries to work over Zerkle's front leg with a kick but Zerkle checks it.
Zerkle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makua tries for a takedown but Zerkle circles away easily
and Zerkle counters by moving into the clinch.
Zerkle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Makua backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zerkle crunches a lovely knee into Makua's ribcage.
Zerkle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Makua wants to stand back up but Zerkle manages to pass into side control.
Makua looks winded!
Zerkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zerkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zerkle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Makua has escaped the position, nice work there.
Makua takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
You can see the frustration on Makua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zerkle cracks Makua with a big elbow.
Zerkle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zerkle landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zerkle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Makua knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zerkle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Makua keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle working away.
Makua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've been informed that Makua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zerkle tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zerkle cracks Makua with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zerkle working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zerkle stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Makua tries for a takedown but Zerkle circles away easily
and Zerkle counters by clinching up.
Makua jumps guard but Zerkle stands there with Makua around his waist. Makua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Zerkle dominated that round.
That's time! Zerkle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Zerkle. No joy for Makua on that attempt.
Makua goes for a double leg but Zerkle avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zerkle continues to drive forward.
Makua has Zerkle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zerkle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marvin Zerkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaleo Makua.
Makua wants to break free but Zerkle has control.
Zerkle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Makua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Makua has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zerkle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zerkle lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zerkle is working for a submission of some sort.
Zerkle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zerkle wants to take a breather but Makua is having none of it.
Makua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zerkle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zerkle is working for a kimura but Makua is defending it quite comfortably.
Zerkle wants to take a breather but Makua is having none of it.
Zerkle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makua trying to control here.
Zerkle 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.
Zerkle works his way into side control.
Makua is looking to reverse the position.
Zerkle cracks Makua with a big right hand but Makua just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Makua is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zerkle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zerkle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zerkle trying to control the action but Makua is working from the bottom.
Makua regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zerkle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Makua defends it well.
Zerkle trying to mount his opponent but Makua defends it.
Zerkle is looking for a kimura here.
Makua wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makua is defending against the submission attempts here by Zerkle.
Marvin Zerkle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zerkle is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Makua sees it coming and defends easily.
Makua gets back to full guard.
Makua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Makua working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zerkle has passed into half guard!
Zerkle is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Makua is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marvin Zerkle!
An out of breath Marvin Zerkle thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Kaleo Makua was interviewed post fight and said 'THANKS TO MY LORD JAH ALL THANKS AND PRAISES GO OUT TO HIM ALL DAY EVERYDAY.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Werner Van Noorjdick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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22
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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194 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very quick |
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Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentin Hadjiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Werner Van Noorjdick!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjiev ducks under a wild hook from Van Noorjdick.
Hadjiev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Noorjdick.
Van Noorjdick 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.
Werner Van Noorjdick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hadjiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Noorjdick throws out the jab.
Hadjiev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hadjiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Noorjdick throws out the jab.
Hadjiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Van Noorjdick.
Hadjiev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Van Noorjdick sprawls well. Van Noorjdick wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hadjiev gets slowly back to his feet.
Van Noorjdick throws out a loose jab but Hadjiev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hadjiev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Van Noorjdick bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hadjiev's head.
Van Noorjdick throws a lazy right hand but Hadjiev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Noorjdick swings widly with a right hand
and Hadjiev counters with a shoot takedown. Van Noorjdick fights it but they end up in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hadjiev connects with a couple of short punches.
Hadjiev stops Van Noorjdick from standing up.
Van Noorjdick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hadjiev has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev wants to pass the guard but Van Noorjdick is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Noorjdick can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hadjiev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Noorjdick has momentary wrist control but Hadjiev slips an elbow through the middle.
Hadjiev throwing strikes but missing.
Hadjiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hadjiev prevents Van Noorjdick from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hadjiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Noorjdick avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadjiev connects with a couple of short punches.
Van Noorjdick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hadjiev. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hadjiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hadjiev won't allow Van Noorjdick to get back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hadjiev working some strikes from top position.
Van Noorjdick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hadjiev is controlling him.
Hadjiev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev won't allow Van Noorjdick to get back to his feet.
Hadjiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hadjiev wants to pass the guard but Van Noorjdick is keeping the position.
Van Noorjdick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hadjiev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Van Noorjdick works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hadjiev works over Van Noorjdick with some ground and pound from guard.
Van Noorjdick is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hadjiev is controlling him.
Hadjiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hadjiev won't allow Van Noorjdick to get back to his feet.
Hadjiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hadjiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hadjiev works over Van Noorjdick with some ground and pound from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Valentin Hadjiev dominated that round.
That's time! Hadjiev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hadjiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Noorjdick tries to sprawl out of it but Hadjiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Noorjdick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Noorjdick might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hadjiev has a takedown stuffed.
Hadjiev seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Van Noorjdick throws a jab but it's blocked by Hadjiev.
Van Noorjdick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hadjiev moves out of range as Van Noorjdick strikes.
Hadjiev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice sprawl there from Van Noorjdick as Hadjiev shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valentin Hadjiev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hadjiev shoots for a double leg takedown but Van Noorjdick sprawls well. He's pushed Hadjiev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Van Noorjdick looks to land a right hand but Hadjiev moved out of range.
Van Noorjdick scores with a hook to the body. Hadjiev takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Van Noorjdick pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Van Noorjdick thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hadjiev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Van Noorjdick.
Van Noorjdick lands with a hook. Hadjiev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Van Noorjdick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Werner Van Noorjdick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Van Noorjdick lands a glancing blow to the side of Hadjiev's head.
Van Noorjdick throws a jab when Hadjiev was well out of range.
Hadjiev ducks under a wild hook from Van Noorjdick.
Hadjiev takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hadjiev staying out of range there.
Hadjiev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hadjiev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Van Noorjdick lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Van Noorjdick looks to land a right hand but Hadjiev moved out of range.
Hadjiev shoots in looking for a takedown. Van Noorjdick tries to sprawl out of it but Hadjiev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Van Noorjdick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Van Noorjdick lands with a straight right. Hadjiev didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Noorjdick looks to land a left hand but Hadjiev moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hadjiev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Van Noorjdick slaps away a takedown attempt from Hadjiev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Van Noorjdick throws a hook to the side of Hadjiev's head but Hadjiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hadjiev drives through with a takedown into Van Noorjdick's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hadjiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Hadjiev is working Van Noorjdick over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hadjiev scoring with some ground and pound.
Hadjiev prevents Van Noorjdick from getting back to his feet.
Van Noorjdick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev landing with the ground and pound.
Hadjiev prevents Van Noorjdick from getting back to his feet.
Hadjiev pushes down on Van Noorjdick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hadjiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hadjiev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Van Noorjdick is looking to escape.
Valentin Hadjiev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Noorjdick taking some punishment here, with Hadjiev in his half guard.
Hadjiev wants to pass to mount but Van Noorjdick is defending the position.
Van Noorjdick scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hadjiev manages to mount him!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee warns Van Noorjdick that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Werner Van Noorjdick will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Van Noorjdick throws an off balance right hand
and Hadjiev counters with a nice double leg into side control. Van Noorjdick won't be happy with that.
Hadjiev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Van Noorjdick is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hadjiev is controlling him well.
Hadjiev lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Hadjiev has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Van Noorjdick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hadjiev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Van Noorjdick looks a forlorn figure.
It looks like Werner Van Noorjdick has been cut.
Hadjiev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Van Noorjdick is rocked!
Hadjiev putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Van Noorjdick is still in real trouble! Can Hadjiev finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Van Noorjdick hang on?
Van Noorjdick is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Van Noorjdick seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Noorjdick takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Van Noorjdick is bucking up trying to escape but Hadjiev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Hadjiev loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Van Noorjdick scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Hadjiev land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Hadjiev stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Hadjiev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Schellmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Dandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Dandy 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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275 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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284 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefan Schellmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Dandy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dandy misses with the combination.
Good shot there by Dandy.
Dandy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schellmann is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Schellmann avoids a punch combination nicely.
The fighters circling - Schellmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schellmann seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dandy clobbers Schellmann with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Schellmann bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dandy's head.
It looks like Jim Dandy has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dandy lands a jab.
Stefan Schellmann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schellmann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Schellmann throws a hook but Dandy blocks it.
Dandy works the jab nicely.
Schellmann dodges the punch combination from Dandy.
Dandy throws a right hand that Schellmann ducks under and follows up with a left that Schellmann also avoids with ease.
Dandy connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dandy lands with an uppercut that bounces Schellmann off the cage and back into range.
Schellmann dodges the punch combination from Dandy.
Dandy tries to close the distance and clinch but Schellmann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dandy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Schellmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dandy swinging wildly here.
Schellmann fails with a takedown attempt.
Dandy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dandy.
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!
Schellmann throws a jab when Dandy was well out of range.
Dandy swinging wildly here.
Schellmann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Schellmann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schellmann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dandy avoids it really well and circles away.
Schellmann fails to land the takedown.
Schellmann throws a body punch but Dandy moves out of range.
Schellmann loads up on a big right hand but Dandy slips the punch.
Schellmann cracks Dandy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dandy swinging wildly here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schellmann.
Dandy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schellmann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dandy circles away.
Dandy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schellmann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dandy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dandy slips a straight right by Schellmann.
Schellmann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dandy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dandy lands a glancing blow to the side of Schellmann's head.
Dandy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dandy scores with the left hand. Schellmann knows he should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Dandy finds it's target.
Schellmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dandy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schellmann somewhat.
Dandy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Schellmann had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Dandy throws a series of punches but Schellmann moves out of range.
Jim Dandy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schellmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
Schellmann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dandy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Schellmann somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dandy.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Schellmann. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A combination from Dandy does no damage.
Dandy misses with the combination.
Schellmann shoots and misses
and Dandy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Schellmann darts in looking for a takedown but Dandy gets double underhooks and turns Schellmann into the cage.
Schellmann is working for takedown but Dandy is calmly controlling the position for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dandy.
Schellmann is trying to pull guard but Dandy has him pressed against the cage.
Schellmann tries to score a body lock takedown but Dandy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dandy lands a right hand.
Dandy breaks from the clinch.
Schellmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dandy was well out of range. Poor timing from Schellmann.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Dandy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jim Dandy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dandy lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Dandy misses.
Dandy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Schellmann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dandy defends it nicely.
Dandy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Schellmann takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dandy throws a series of punches but Schellmann moves out of range.
Schellmann looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Schellmann throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Oooooh!!! Dandy has knocked Schellmann down with a huge combo! Dandy steps away and waves a wobbly Schellmann back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Schellmann is rocked!
It looks like Stefan Schellmann has been cut.
Schellmann swings widly with a right hand
and Dandy counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jim Dandy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Setta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Setta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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220 lbs
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275 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Setta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antonio Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten clinches with his opponent.
Setta working aggressively here.
Rutten decides to pull guard.
Rutten is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Setta defends well.
Setta has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Setta slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Setta has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rutten keeping control of the position.
Rutten is trying to escape back to his feet but Setta uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Setta wants to stand but Rutten is controlling his arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten tries to improve position but can't.
Setta sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rutten is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Rutten is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Setta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Setta wants to stand up but Rutten manages to regain full guard.
Rutten is looking to stand up but Setta isn't so interested in that idea.
Setta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rutten swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rutten trying to control the position here.
Rutten throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Setta escapes and throws Rutten's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten throws Setta to one side and escapes!
Rutten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Marcus Setta has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten tries to clinch up
and Setta counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Setta misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rutten.
Rutten crunches a lovely knee into Setta's ribcage.
Rutten working Setta over with knees to the body.
Setta is breathing heavily.
Setta letting Rutten take a breather here.
Rutten turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Rutten manages to end up in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Setta takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rutten cracks Setta with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Rutten advances to mount.
Setta is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
The referee warns Setta that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rutten looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Rutten is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
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!
Rutten scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten wants to clinch up but Setta keeps it at a distance.
Rutten has closed the distance and engaged Setta in a clinch.
Rutten avoids a wild elbow strike from Setta.
Rutten tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rutten lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Setta throws a head punch that misses.
Rutten has picked Setta up - he's going for a ride! Rutten dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Setta wants to improve his position but Rutten is controlling well.
Rutten is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Setta trying to hold on to Rutten's head to control him but Rutten postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rutten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Setta's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rutten closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Setta takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rutten taking a breather.
Rutten unloads a knee to the mid-section. Setta lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Setta lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rutten jumps into guard, dragging Setta to the mat.
Rutten is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Setta is controlling him.
Setta throwing strikes but missing.
Rutten manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Setta manages to get himself to full guard.
Rutten content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten won't allow Setta to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Setta is adopting a defensive guard.
Rutten stops Setta from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rutten gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Setta throws a series of punches but Rutten moves out of range.
Setta throws a head kick but Rutten moves out of range.
Setta tries to clinch there but Rutten circles away.
Marcus Setta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rutten fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch but Setta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Setta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rutten clinches.
Rutten has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rutten is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rutten gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Setta regains guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rutten tries to free his leg and advance position but Setta is retaining full guard.
Rutten throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Setta works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rutten stands up over Setta, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rutten wants to pass the guard but Setta is keeping the position.
Rutten is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rutten slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rutten taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rutten thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rutten scoring with punches and elbows.
Rutten remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rutten advances to full mount.
Rutten is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Setta is surviving well by controlling Rutten's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten with the ground and pound from mount.
Rutten content just to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Setta defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Rutten.
Rutten prevents Setta from getting the reversal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rutten controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Rutten showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marcus Setta's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rutten stalks Setta and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Setta's face. Setta staggers backwards, shaken.
Rutten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rutten has Setta pushed against the cage.
Rutten decides to pull guard.
Rutten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rutten throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rutten is controlling Setta's posture.
Setta trying to control the position from guard on top but Rutten is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rutten has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Setta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rutten 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.
Rutten pulls Setta in to control the position.
Setta won't allow Rutten to sweep him here.
Rutten pulls Setta in close to his closed guard and prevents Setta from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Setta throws a leg kick but Rutten moved away.
Setta throws a head kick that misses.
Rutten closes the distance and clinches.
Rutten changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Setta fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rutten closes the distance and clinches.
Setta trying to land knees to the body.
Rutten has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Setta uses from the top position.
Rutten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rutten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Antonio Rutten is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Setta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rutten has control of Setta's left arm, preventing Setta from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Setta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rutten manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rutten tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Setta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Setta throws a head kick that misses
and Rutten counters with a single leg into guard. Setta didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rutten is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Setta is working an open guard so Rutten takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rutten closes the distance and pushes Setta back into the cage.
Rutten taking a breather.
Marcus Setta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Setta pushes Rutten back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Antonio Rutten seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rutten is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Setta is defending well.
Rutten on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rutten with a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rutten is working for takedown but Setta is calmly controlling the position for now.
Marcus Setta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Rutten.
Rutten has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Setta regains guard immediately.
Rutten passes Setta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rutten perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Setta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Rutten comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rutten has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Rutten!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Cuban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Floyd has chosen Make it bun dem- Skrillex ft. Damian Marley as his entrance music. Demetrius Floyd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
205 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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21
215 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Cuban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd moves into the clinch.
Cuban tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Floyd breaks the clinch.
Cuban tries to clinch up.
Floyd throws a right and a left that Cuban avoids nicely.
Floyd moves into range and clinches up with Cuban.
Cuban tries for a takedown but Floyd manages to get underhooks.
Floyd goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Floyd looking to throw knees to the head but Cuban is blocking nicely.
Cuban pulls guard effortlessly.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Cuban looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Floyd told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Floyd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Floyd is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Floyd throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd throws a big elbow that misses.
Cuban had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Floyd defends it easily.
Cuban keeping moving, preventing Floyd from controlling successfully.
Cuban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Floyd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Floyd trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Floyd with a nice head shot there.
Floyd trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Floyd looking to sit in guard and control but Cuban gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Floyd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Floyd is keeping the position for now.
Floyd wants to stand but Cuban is controlling the position.
Cuban pushing down on Floyd's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Floyd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Cuban is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd is trying to stand up here but Cuban is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuban trying to control from half guard but Floyd is working away.
Floyd manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Cuban tries to close the distance and clinch up but Floyd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Demetrius Floyd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Floyd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cuban counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cuban.
Knees to the body from Floyd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuban gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Floyd regains guard.
Cuban drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Cuban seems to have locked his on tight now - Floyd screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Cuban, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pete Cuban!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Conqueraw Jahbless (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BabyJay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
142 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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25
142 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conqueraw Jahbless!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BabyJay Penn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahbless scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Jahbless is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Penn has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jahbless is looking to defend but Penn has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jahbless! Penn pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jahbless taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). BabyJay Penn!
A very excited looking BabyJay Penn made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Greedy Fly. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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32
175 lbs
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28
200 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada dips to his left and cracks Urutaka with an uppercut!
Urutaka shoots in but Espada avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Urutaka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Espada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Guillermo Espada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Espada.
Urutaka takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Urutaka blocks a jab.
Urutaka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Espada.
Urutaka takes a swing at Espada's ribcage but misses.
Espada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Urutaka moves away.
Espada rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Urutaka counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Urutaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Espada is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Urutaka trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Urutaka is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Urutaka drops back looking for a leg! Espada is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Espada manages to kick Urutaka off! Urutaka jumps back into Espada's guard.
Espada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Urutaka manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urutaka looking for a guillotine here but Espada defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urutaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Espada avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Urutaka escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Espada gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Espada lands a couple of digs.
Espada working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urutaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Espada is defending well. Urutaka quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Espada has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Urutaka celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kai Urutaka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Reeves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donovan Bagcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reeves comes to the cage accompanied by Natural Born Killaz. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan Bagcal!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves tries to land a front kick but Bagcal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Reeves closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bagcal has had enough of the clinch but Reeves keeps him there for the moment.
Bagcal misses with a knee to the head.
Reeves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Reeves prevents Bagcal from breaking the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Reeves.
I was talking to Reeves's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Bagcal changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Reeves fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ryan Reeves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagcal stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Reeves.
Bagcal has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Reeves.
Reeves throws a looping overhand right but Bagcal ducks down to avoid it.
Bagcal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Reeves sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bagcal somewhat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Bagcal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Reeves - the referee stops the clock and Bagcal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Reeves. Bagcal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bagcal looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeves moves into the clinch.
Bagcal tries to circle away but Reeves has him pinned against the cage.
Reeves is struggling to control the position.
Bagcal creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bagcal takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Donovan Bagcal has been cut.
Reeves unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Reeves with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reeves is stalling here.
Reeves lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reeves crunches a lovely knee into Bagcal's ribcage.
Bagcal takes an elbow to the temple.
Bagcal throws a punch but it's blocked by Reeves.
Bagcal with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Reeves scores with a knee to the head.
Bagcal takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bagcal is rocked!
Come on Reeves - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves lands an elbow inside.
Bagcal is still on wobbly legs! Can Reeves finish him?
Bagcal is pressed against the cage. Reeves pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Bagcal! Two more big strikes from Reeves and Bagcal crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ryan Reeves!
A less than humble Ryan Reeves misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Donovan Bagcal had this to say: 'all thanks and praises go out to my LORD JAH. without him nothing would be possible .BLESS'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aster Roid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murdoch McNash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roid comes to the cage accompanied by Awesome God. McNash has chosen IllEvilHater - Maniac Maggot as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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260 lbs
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267 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Aster Roid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murdoch McNash!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNash bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roid lands an overhand right.
McNash 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.
Roid drives through with a takedown into McNash's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Roid trying to control the position from guard on top but McNash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roid prevents McNash from getting back to his feet.
Roid postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roid showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roid is looking to work some ground and pound but McNash has wrist control.
Roid throws a strike but McNash rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've been hearing good reports from Roid's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roid has his feet on McNash's thighs here. He's pushed McNash off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! McNash screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aster Roid!
Post fight, Aster Roid stared into the camera and said 'Thanks for a fine fight...who's next?'.
Murdoch McNash was interviewed post fight and said 'Back to the Gym '.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Bravo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Nogueira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravo comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Bravo's Theme. Nogueira has chosen Nogueira PRIDE entrance as his entrance music. Thiago Nogueira has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
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270 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thiago Nogueira!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nogueira connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bravo's hands.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nogueira thuds his right hand into Bravo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Nogueira thows a body shot but no joy.
Bravo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nogueira steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bravo.
Nogueira closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Bravo's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira gets to his feet - Bravo follows without any prompting.
Nogueira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nogueira listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bravo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nogueira as he avoids it easily.
Nogueira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bravo to the ground. Nogueira is now in Bravo's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bravo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bravo looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nogueira has picked Bravo up and slammed him! Bravo can't keep hold of the triangle and Nogueira manages to pass to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira wants to control but Bravo is keeping him busy.
Nogueira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Bravo is trying to improve his position.
Bravo can't do much from the bottom here.
Bravo is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nogueira creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bravo sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nogueira in side control, throwing shots but Bravo defends.
Nogueira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bravo rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Nogueira's guard! Nice work there by Bravo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nogueira is on top in guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) inform me that Nogueira has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo working a defensive guard here.
Nogueira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bravo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nogueira has Bravo in his guard.
Bravo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Bravo stopping the sweep attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nogueira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bravo has managed to get both his arms back between Nogueira's legs - danger averted.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Nogueira keeps moving.
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.
We've been hearing that Bravo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nogueira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bravo is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nogueira working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo stands up over Nogueira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bravo defends it easily.
Nogueira is trying to control the position but Bravo postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Nogueira dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Nogueira throws a shot to the body.
Nogueira gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nogueira works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bravo takes one to the side of the head.
Thiago Nogueira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nogueira closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bravo quickly recovers to half guard.
Nogueira trying to control from half guard but Bravo is working away.
Bravo actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira uses his free foot to push down on Bravo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bravo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nogueira is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bravo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Bravo is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nogueira looking to control but Bravo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nogueira takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Nogueira is persistently looking for the submission but Bravo is defending it well.
Nogueira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bravo is defending well though. Nogueira let's go of the attempt for now.
Nogueira is looking for the choke from the back position but Bravo is controlling his hands well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking for the RNC.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nogueira.
Nogueira controlling well, preventing Bravo from escaping the position.
Nogueira looking for the RNC.
Nogueira scores with punches to the body.
Nogueira tightening his grip on Bravo, looking for the choke.
Bravo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Nogueira's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bravo can't escape the position.
Bravo turns into Nogueira and is now in his guard.
Nogueira is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bravo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Nogueira is looking for a triangle but Bravo pushes his legs off easily.
Bravo stands up over Nogueira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Nogueira looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bravo pushes down on Nogueira's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo wants to pass to mount but Nogueira is defending the position.
Nogueira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nogueira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bravo.
Bravo controlling the action here.
Nogueira wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bravo is looking for a kimura here.
Bravo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Nogueira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Nogueira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bravo.
Thiago Nogueira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nogueira lands with a shot to the body.
Nogueira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thiago Nogueira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nogueira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bravo to the ground. Nogueira is now in Bravo's guard.
Thiago Nogueira has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nogueira throwing strikes from guard but Bravo blocks nicely.
Bravo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nogueira looking to pass the guard.
Nogueira postures up in Bravo's guard and throws a big left but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo has a closed guard, preventing Nogueira from standing up.
Nogueira advances to half guard.
Nogueira working Bravo over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Nogueira is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bravo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bravo 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.
Bravo keeping moving, preventing Nogueira from controlling successfully.
Bravo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nogueira.
Bravo throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Nogueira tries to free his leg and advance position but Bravo is retaining full guard.
Bravo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Nogueira drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bravo dives on top into guard.
Johnny Bravo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Nogueira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo preventing the sweep.
Bravo tries to free his leg and advance position but Nogueira is retaining full guard.
Nogueira is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bravo defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nogueira tries to strike from the bottom.
Nogueira keeping moving, preventing Bravo from controlling successfully.
Nogueira wants to sweep here but Bravo controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bravo passes into half guard.
Nogueira actively working from the bottom here.
Nogueira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nogueira taking some punishment here, with Bravo in his half guard.
Nogueira is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bravo pulls his head out easily.
Bravo wants to pass the guard but Nogueira is defending well.
Bravo has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nogueira is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Bravo with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nogueira really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Nogueira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nogueira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bravo unloading with bombs!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bravo working Nogueira over with strikes here.
Bravo moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nogueira has worked his arm free - good work by Nogueira!
Nogueira throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nogueira is not content to let Bravo control the position.
Thiago Nogueira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nogueira is trying to control Bravo's posture but Bravo avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thiago Nogueira.
Well Nogueira has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thiago Nogueira!
Thiago Nogueira decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Johnny Bravo had this to say: 'Yeah, whatever!'.
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