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Hilo Fight 131 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwayne Fair (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. Guillermo Espada is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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170 lbs
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200 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Fair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada thuds a left hand into Fair's body.
Espada keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Horrible takedown by Fair or perhaps it was just good defense by Espada which made him look bad.
Espada jabs Fair to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fair moves forwards but Espada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fair with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Espada to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fair fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fair needs to keep his hands up - Espada had a free shot at his head there.
Espada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fair needs to keep his hands up - Espada had a free shot at his head there.
Espada fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Espada lands a nice shot to the body.
Fair takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Espada ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fair throws a series of punches but Espada avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fair takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fair is breathing heavily.
Espada digs a good body shot into Fair's ribs.
Espada scores with a hook to the body. Fair takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Espada changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fair takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espada comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Espada lands with a straight right. Fair didn't see that one coming.
Fair takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Espada scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oooooh!!! Espada has knocked Fair down with a huge combo! Espada steps away and waves a wobbly Fair back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Fair is rocked!
Espada lands with a right and another and another! Fair is in big trouble! Espada lands again and this time it's lights out for Fair! A quality knockout there for Espada.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guillermo Espada!
A victorious Guillermo Espada thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gideao Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Die Die Die My Darling. Gideao Tavares had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gideao Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macotti drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Macotti chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Gideao Tavares has been cut.
Tavares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tavares keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Macotti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macotti advances position into side control!
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macotti looks up at the clock and then as Tavares takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Macotti smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Tavares is rocked!
Gideao Tavares's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gideao Tavares's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marco Macotti!
A victorious Marco Macotti thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Mayo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayo has chosen Super Furry Animals - Golden Retriever as his entrance music. Chris Mayo has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kai Urutaka's chin.
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142 lbs
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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
10 - 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
31 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Mayo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urutaka clinches up with Mayo and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urutaka.
Mayo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mayo slows down the pace here.
Urutaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Urutaka stalling.
Mayo slows down the pace here.
Urutaka is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mayo lands a nice elbow.
Mayo lands with a left to the head.
Mayo landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urutaka taking a breather.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Urutaka has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Urutaka tries a body shot but Mayo blocks it.
Mayo taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Urutaka tries to break the clinch but Mayo is controlling the position.
Mayo lands a knee to the head.
Mayo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mayo takes a shot to the head.
Urutaka prevents a body shot from Mayo.
Urutaka misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urutaka misses with some punches.
Mayo slowing the pace effectively.
Mayo pushes Urutaka back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mayo scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mayo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mayo as Urutaka tries to tie him up.
Mayo misses with a knee strike.
Mayo lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mayo gets through Urutaka's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Still in the clinch, Urutaka scores with a nice short uppercut.
Urutaka working aggressively here.
Mayo keeps control of Urutaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mayo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Urutaka tries to stall but Mayo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Urutaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urutaka as Mayo tries to tie him up.
Mayo dodges an elbow strike from Urutaka.
Mayo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Urutaka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mayo utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Urutaka trying to stall but Mayo improves his position.
Mayo avoiding damage.
Urutaka tries for a takedown but Mayo manages to get underhooks.
Urutaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Urutaka has had enough of the clinch but Mayo keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Urutaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Urutaka throws an elbow that misses.
Urutaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mayo with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Mayo.
Urutaka tries to throw a body punch but Mayo avoids it by throwing Urutaka back against the cage.
Urutaka looking to stall.
Urutaka looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but Urutaka blocks with his arms.
Mayo looking to throw knees to the head but Urutaka is blocking nicely.
Mayo misses with a knee to the head.
Urutaka unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mayo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Urutaka can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kai Urutaka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot in the inside from Mayo.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Urutaka as Mayo tries to tie him up.
Urutaka throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mayo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Urutaka is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Urutaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Urutaka tries to break the clinch but Mayo is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayo misses with a straight left.
Mayo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mayo.
Urutaka clinches.
Urutaka stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mayo misses with a body punch.
Mayo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mayo using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Urutaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Urutaka is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Come on Mayo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Urutaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Urutaka looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Urutaka.
The referee calls for Urutaka to work.
Mayo lands a nice knee to the body.
Urutaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Urutaka blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Urutaka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Urutaka landing knees to the head.
Urutaka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mayo lands a nice knee to the body.
Urutaka is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mayo is keeping busy.
Urutaka pulls guard successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Urutaka is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mayo prevents Urutaka from getting back to his feet.
Mayo trying to control the position from guard on top but Urutaka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Urutaka 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.
Mayo stops Urutaka from standing up.
Mayo looking to pass the guard.
Mayo trying to control but Urutaka is working from the bottom.
Mayo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Urutaka trying to control the position.
Urutaka keeping moving, preventing Mayo from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Urutaka moves into range and clinches up with Mayo.
The referee is keeping an eye on Urutaka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mayo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mayo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Urutaka tries to stall but Mayo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mayo misses with a knee strike.
Mayo is looking to control Urutaka's arms but Urutaka gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mayo has his back to the cage.
Mayo tries to land knees in the clinch but Urutaka avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Mayo on the inside.
Urutaka can't find room to land a body shot as Mayo controls the action.
Urutaka avoiding damage as Mayo throws knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Mayo.
Mayo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Urutaka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka drives through and clinches with Mayo against the cage.
Mayo looking to slow down the pace here.
Mayo scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urutaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayo keeps control of Urutaka as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Urutaka misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mayo.
Urutaka struggles to land a body shot inside as Mayo controls his hands.
Mayo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Urutaka stalls.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Urutaka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Urutaka scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Mayo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Urutaka has Mayo up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Urutaka trying to land knees to the body.
Urutaka takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mayo misses with a knee strike.
Chris Mayo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Urutaka fails to land.
Urutaka effectively controlling the action here.
Mayo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Urutaka trying to control the position but instead, Mayo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Urutaka into the cage.
Mayo scores with a shot to the side of Urutaka's head.
Urutaka is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urutaka is trying to break the clinch but Mayo has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Mayo.
Urutaka can't break the clinch.
Mayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urutaka backwards.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mayo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urutaka is defending well for now.
Urutaka stalls.
Mayo misses with a knee strike.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Urutaka stalling in the clinch but Mayo improves position.
Urutaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mayo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mayo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mayo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urutaka is defending well for now.
Mayo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kai Urutaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urutaka is pushing Mayo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mayo has Urutaka pushed against the cage.
Mayo tries to work over Urutaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Urutaka has Mayo pressed against the cage.
Urutaka takes a shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Urutaka doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mayo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Urutaka.
Mayo landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Mayo.
Mayo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Urutaka in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Urutaka tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Urutaka lands with a right to the head.
Mayo with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Mayo blocks the elbow strike.
Mayo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Urutaka backwards.
Mayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urutakas head.
Urutaka misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mayo.
Urutaka goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mayo avoids a wild elbow strike from Urutaka.
Mayo missing with knees to the body.
Mayo throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mayo lands a shot to the body.
Mayo scores a nice knee to the body.
Urutaka throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mayo blocks it with crossed arms.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mayo avoiding damage as Urutaka throws knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayo lands a body shot.
Urutaka takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mayo pushes off an throws an elbow but Urutaka leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mayo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Mayo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Urutakas head.
Mayo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mayo stalling in the clinch but Urutaka improves position.
Urutaka working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mayo tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Urutaka swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Urutaka tries to break free but Mayo pushes him back against the cage.
Chris Mayo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Urutaka creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urutaka misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris Mayo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mayo 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Mayo!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chris Mayo thanked Crushed Designs (90% return on laundry service) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heath Chappell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Big Gun. Heath Chappell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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148 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
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135 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heath Chappell!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Chappell.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Chappell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chappell wants to clinch.
Nice body kick from Chappell.
Chappell has Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chappell manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Chappell as Hansen shoots in.
Chappell throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hansen shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chappell's guard.
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!
Hansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chappell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hansen prevents Chappell from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chappell wants to get back to his feet but Hansen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hansen throwing strikes from guard but Chappell blocks nicely.
Hansen won't allow Chappell to get back to his feet.
Chappell kicks Hansen off and gets to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Chappell. No joy for Hansen on that attempt.
Chappell tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chappell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Hansen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chappell did well to prevent Hansen getting side control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Hansen connects with a nice short shot to Chappell's temple.
Hansen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chappell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansen thows a huge punch but Chappell dodges it nicely.
Chappell 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.
Chappell is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hansen scores with a couple of nice shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chappell is trying to stand.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chappell wants to get back to his feet.
Hansen wants to free his trapped foot but Chappell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hansen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Chappell tries to kick Hansen off but Hansen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell taking some punishment here, with Hansen in his half guard.
Hansen lands with a punch from half guard.
Hansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chappell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hansen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chappell is staying active underneath Hansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Chappell wants to get back to his feet.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Chappell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hansen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chappell won't allow Hansen to pass to mount.
Hansen controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hansen lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chappell tries to kick Hansen off but Hansen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hansen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chappell really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hansen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chappell defending well though.
Hansen winds up and cracks Chappell with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hansen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chappell sees it coming and defends easily.
Chappell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hansen.
Hansen 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chappell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hansen.
Chappell wants to get back to his feet.
Hansen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hansen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chappell is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hansen dominated that round.
That's time! Hansen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hansen drives through with a takedown into Chappell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hansen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hansen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Chappell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hansen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chappell is keeping the position for now.
Chappell wants to stand up but Hansen is controlling him.
Hansen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hansen postures up in Chappell's guard and throws a big left but Chappell blocks it.
Chappell wants to stand up but Hansen is controlling him.
Hansen with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hansen drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chappell dives on top into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hansen is on top in guard.
Hansen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chappell has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hansen is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Chappell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chappell throws an elbow but it misses.
Chappell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chappell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hansen avoids it.
Chappell missing with knees to the body.
Hansen wants a takedown but no success here.
Chappell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hansen blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chappell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hansen has double underhooks.
Chappell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chappell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hansen has him pressed against the cage.
Hansen blocks the elbow strike.
Chappell pushes off an throws an elbow but Hansen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hansen blocks an elbow strike from Chappell.
Hansen keeps control of Chappell as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chappell is looking to break free of the clinch but Hansen has double underhooks.
Chappell breaks from the clinch.
Hansen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Chappell tries to move into range but Hansen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tim Hansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hansen dives in and grabs Chappell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chappell pushes down on Hansen's head and hops out.
Chappell fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Hansen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chappell tries to avoid it but Hansen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chappell to the ground. Chappell escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen shoots in but no luck this time.
Hansen misses with a two punch combination.
Chappell tries to close the distance and clinch but Hansen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chappell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heath Chappell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Chappell but Chappell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chappell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tim Hansen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansen shoots in and bounces Chappell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hansen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chappell keeping moving, preventing Hansen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chappell wants to get back to his feet but Hansen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hansen is working Chappell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hansen throwing strikes but missing.
Tim Hansen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hansen cracks Chappell with a solid left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hansen slips nicely into half guard.
Chappell taking some punishment here, with Hansen in his half guard.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hansen working over Chappell with some ground and pound. Chappell looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chappell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hansen.
Hansen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hansen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hansen is trying to control the action in half guard but Chappell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Hansen dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Chappell pushes Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Chappell lands an elbow inside that Hansen shrugs off.
Hansen tries to score a body lock takedown but Chappell shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chappell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chappell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hansen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chappell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Chappell lands an elbow inside that Hansen shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chappell throws an elbow but misses.
Chappell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Chappell is pressed up against the cage. Hansen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Chappell down to the mat. Chappell avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tim Hansen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hansen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hansen shoots in for a double leg but Chappell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Chappell drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.
Chappell stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
Hansen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chappell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hansen's face.
Chappell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hansen has Chappell pressed against the cage, preventing Chappell from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chappell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hansen has him pressed against the cage.
Chappell tries to land a knee to the head but Hansen blocks with his arms.
Chappell manages to break the clinch.
Chappell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chappell misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chappell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hansen lands with a good body shot.
Chappell missing with a left hand there. Hansen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chappell tries to clinch up but Hansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Chappell is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hansen!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hansen fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chappell sprawls well initially but Hansen persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hansen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hansen lands with a punch from half guard.
Hansen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hansen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hansen working the head and body with strikes.
Chappell pushes Hansen off looking to stand but Hansen dives back in and keeps control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hansen lands a nice short elbow.
Chappell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hansen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen prevents Chappell from standing back up.
Chappell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chappell keeps working.
Hansen seems to be looking for submissions.
Hansen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Heath Chappell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hansen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Chappell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hansen.
Chappell is trying to stand back up but Hansen is controlling him
Chappell on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hansen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chappell avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hansen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Chappell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chappell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hansen.
Chappell is trying to stand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chappell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Hansen is looking for a kimura here.
Hansen is trying to control. Chappell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hansen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice strikes from Hansen there.
Hansen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Hansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tim Hansen!
Tim Hansen gave a mention to Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Zombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaver comes to the cage accompanied by Leave It to Beaver Theme. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Beaver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vinny Zombo!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zombo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zombo throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Beaver.
It looks like Harry Beaver has been cut.
Zombo misses with a body shot.
Beaver tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zombo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Beaver swings widly with a right hand
and Zombo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zombo loads up on a big right hand but Beaver slips the punch.
Zombo digs a good hook to Beaver's body.
Zombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaver throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zombo misses with a body shot.
Zombo throws a looping overhand right but Beaver ducks down to avoid it.
Zombo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beaver.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses.
Beaver closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zombo did well to prevent Beaver getting side control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zombo is trying to stand back up but Beaver is controlling him
Beaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beaver has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Beaver throwing shots but Zombo is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaver is working for a submission of some sort.
Zombo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Beaver lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Beaver thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zombo 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.
Zombo wants to get back to full guard.
Zombo is trying to stand back up but Beaver is controlling him
Beaver missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zombo is refusing to be controlled, as Beaver sits in half guard.
Zombo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beaver connects with a nice short shot to Zombo's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaver throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beaver is trying to control the action in half guard but Zombo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beaver throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beaver wants to work for an arm triangle but Zombo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Beaver prevents Zombo from standing back up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombo wants to control but Beaver is keeping busy.
Beaver not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beaver stops Zombo from getting back to his feet.
Beaver is working for a kimura but Zombo is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zombo tries to roll over but Beaver keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Beaver pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zombo is keeping the position for now.
Zombo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Beaver 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.
Beaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beaver throwing strikes but missing.
Beaver scoring with some ground and pound.
Beaver trying to control but Zombo is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaver scoring with some ground and pound.
Zombo keeping full guard, as Beaver tries to pass.
Beaver with a flurry of punches that miss.
Beaver trying to control but Zombo is working from the bottom.
Zombo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Beaver missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beaver postures up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beaver preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beaver looking to pass the guard.
Zombo is trying to keep Beaver in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Harry Beaver will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harry Beaver's cut.
That's time! Beaver's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Beaver tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zombo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zombo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zombo misses with a series of wild punches.
Zombo tries to clinch up but Beaver circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd cheers as Zombo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Beaver doesn't seem phased though.
Beaver misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zombo ducks under a wild hook from Beaver.
Nice uppercut lands for Beaver. That snapped Zombo's head back.
The fighters circling - Beaver throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zombo digs a good hook to Beaver's body.
Beaver tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zombo is able to avoid easily.
Zombo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Beaver misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zombo throws a jab when Beaver was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaver throws a nice looking combination but Zombo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zombo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zombo lands a big head kick that sends Beaver to the canvas! Zombo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vinny Zombo!
A relieved looking Vinny Zombo 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 Paul Huerta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Kaufmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeff Kaufmore will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Huerta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Kaufmore!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huerta displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kaufmore.
Huerta dives in and scores a takedown into Kaufmore's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kaufmore is on top in guard.
Huerta is looking to stand up but Kaufmore isn't so interested in that idea.
Kaufmore wants to pass the guard but Huerta is keeping the position.
Kaufmore postures up.
Kaufmore slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
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.
Kaufmore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Huerta is keeping the position for now.
Huerta seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kaufmore slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kaufmore advances to full mount.
Kaufmore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Huerta is on top in guard.
Huerta loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore working for a triangle but Huerta defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Huerta drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kaufmore looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kaufmore looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kaufmore!
Huerta is looking to reverse the position.
Kaufmore tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kaufmore has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufmore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Huerta has escaped the position, nice work there.
Huerta gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kaufmore goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Huerta is on top in guard.
Kaufmore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huerta trying to control the position from guard on top but Kaufmore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kaufmore is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Huerta has his hands clasped together but Kaufmore extends and breaks Huerta's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Kaufmore.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeff Kaufmore!
Jeff Kaufmore thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Provocative Clothes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lars Hagen was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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223 lbs
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217 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Provocative Clothes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Clothes moves away.
Clothes cracks the inside of Hagen's front leg.
Clothes throws a leg kick
and Hagen counters with a nice body shot.
Hagen moves into the clinch successfully.
Hagen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Clothes jumps guard but Hagen stands there with Clothes around his waist. Clothes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Clothes tries to pull guard but Hagen holds him up against the cage and eventually Clothes drops back down to his feet.
Clothes fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Provocative Clothes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hagen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hagen stops a takedown attempt from Clothes.
Clothes has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clothes is trying to maintain a safe position but Hagen gets an underhook and turns Clothes into the cage.
Clothes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hagen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hagen lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hagen.
Clothes decides to pull guard.
Hagen 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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hagen wants to control from the top but Clothes keeps moving.
Clothes has a closed guard, preventing Hagen from standing up.
Hagen wants to control from the top but Clothes keeps moving.
Hagen stands up from Clothes's guard - Hagen perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clothes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Clothes is working away from the top position though.
Clothes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hagen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Clothes is trying to work for a kimura but Hagen is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagen trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Clothes manages to pass to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clothes goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hagen is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen trying to control the position from guard on top but Clothes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagen might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Clothes haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagen tries to free his leg and advance position but Clothes is retaining full guard.
Hagen content to stall in guard here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lars Hagen has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Clothes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hagen's waist but Hagen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clothes off to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen tries to work over Clothes's front leg with a kick but Clothes checks it.
Hagen throws a head kick that half lands.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clothes.
Clothes tried to score with a low kick but Hagen checks it.
Hagen connects with a solid leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clothes keeps the fight on the outside.
Hagen looks to clinch
and Clothes counters with a shoot takedown. Hagen fights it but they end up in guard.
Hagen looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lars Hagen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clothes needs to keep his hands up - Hagen had a free shot at his head there.
Hagen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Clothes tries to score with a low kick but Hagen moves his leg out of the way.
Clothes misses with a body kick.
Clothes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hagen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Clothes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hagen.
Hagen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hagen connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Clothes! He's out on his feet! Hagen rushes in and drops Clothes with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lars Hagen!
Lars Hagen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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200 lbs
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202 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Sobral just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobral dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Castle fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sobral looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sobral misses with a body kick.
Castle just misses with a punch to the body.
Sobral fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Castle manages to avoid it.
Sobral changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Castle looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sobral taking a breather here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castle is looking to reverse the position.
Castle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Castle is working hard here to advance position.
Sobral tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Sobral tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sobral has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Castle is trying to get back to half guard.
Check out the look on Sobral's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sobral is looking to take a break and control but Castle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castle tries to improve position but can't.
Castle can't do much from the bottom here.
Sobral is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Castle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sobral looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle manages to get back to half guard.
Sobral is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Castle sees it coming and defends easily.
Castle trying to control but Sobral postures up.
Sobral wants to pass the guard but Castle is defending well.
Castle trying to hold on to Sobral's head to control him but Sobral postures up.
Castle is staying active underneath Sobral, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sobral is looking for a kimura but Castle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sobral to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is looking to advance position but Castle won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sobral is just content to waste time from the top position. Castle takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Castle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sobral is aware though and is defending well.
Castle escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sobral gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sobral trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sobral pushing down on Castle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sobral seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Castle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Castle looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sobral wants to take a breather but Castle is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Sobral dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sobral lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sobral scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sobral looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sobral leaves Castle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Castle avoids the head kick by Sobral.
Sobral misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sobral pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sobral thows a body shot but no joy.
Sobral avoids the body shot from Castle.
Castle shoots in and drives through. Sobral sprawls well.
Sobral tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sobral.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sobral scores with a takedown into Castle's guard.
Castle has his foot on Sobral's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sobral works his way back into a safe position though.
Sobral is pushing down on Castle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Castle is fighting to maintain full guard but Sobral has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobral is keen to just control but Castle is a slippery customer.
Castle has his hands clasped together around Sobral's back. He's all about the action.
Sobral is stalling here. Castle is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Sobral seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Castle has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Sobral tries to buck Castle off but Castle is having none of it.
Castle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castle wants to control but Sobral is keeping him busy.
Sobral tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobral is still trying to improve position.
Castle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Castle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sobral is avoiding damage well.
Castle wants to take a breather but Sobral manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Castle.
Castle looking to pass the guard.
Castle drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sobral looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sobral looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sobral!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sobral is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Castle is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sobral wants to control but Castle is keeping him busy.
Castle is trying to escape the position but Sobral is controlling the position.
Castle tries to bench press Sobral off him but Sobral keeps the position.
Sobral working the ground and pound from side control.
Sobral is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Castle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Castle is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral tries for a kimura but Castle is defending well.
Sobral is looking to take a break and control but Castle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Castle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sobral's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castle trying to control but Sobral postures up.
Sobral is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimundo Sobral showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Sobral shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sobral showed some decent athleticism there.
Castle is in trouble now - Sobral has advanced to mount!
Castle can't escape the position.
Castle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sobral tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Castle advances to half guard.
Castle is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobral is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sobral is trying to maintain the position but Castle is very close to passing his half guard.
Sobral is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sobral tries to roll over but Castle keeps him under control.
Castle thows a huge punch but Sobral dodges it nicely.
Sobral is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Castle pulls his head out easily.
Sobral is looking to control Castle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sobral avoid being mounted?
Owen Castle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sobral is looking for a sweep. Castle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Castle tries to pass to full mount but Sobral defends it.
Castle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is stalling here. Sobral is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Castle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sobral has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Castle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castle is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Sobral looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Sobral wants to lay and pray for a moment but Castle keeps working.
Sobral wants to pass to mount but Castle is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sobral moves into full mount! Castle won't be happy about that!
Castle regains half guard.
Sobral blocks the strikes from Castle.
Sobral is working for a kimura but Castle is defending it quite comfortably.
Castle is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sobral is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raimundo Sobral.
Well Sobral 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raimundo Sobral!
A relieved looking Raimundo Sobral 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Le Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimbo Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen Heaven Shall Burn - Combat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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31
217 lbs
12 - 8 - 1 |
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205 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jerome Le Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimbo Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins cracks Banner with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Jerome Le Banner has been cut.
Banner takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jenkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jenkins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Jimbo Jenkins has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Banner moves forwards but Jenkins connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been informed that Jenkins has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jenkins lands a brutal head kick. Banner looks out on his feet and Jenkins throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jimbo Jenkins!
Jimbo Jenkins thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elbe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iron Man - Ozzy Osbourne. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Elbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mees Metsast!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Metsast lands a big head kick that sends Elbe tumbling to the mat! Metsast takes a step backwards and waves Elbe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Elbe is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Metsast drives through and clinches with Elbe against the cage.
Oh Elbe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Metsast throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elbes head.
Elbe is looking to take this one to the mat.
Metsast working Elbe over with knees to the body.
Elbe seems to have got his legs back now.
Elbe on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Elbe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elbe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Metsast is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elbe tries for a takedown but Metsast manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Elbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metsast misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elbe wants the takedown. Metsast is fighting it off but Elbe persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Metsast's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Elbe slips nicely into half guard.
Metsast throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Metsast looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elbe is looking for a kimura here.
Metsast wants to get back to full guard.
Metsast misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Elbe is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsast manages to get to full guard.
Metsast seems keen to control Elbe's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsast wants to sweep but no luck.
Metsast trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Metsast holds on and takes a little breather.
Elbe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Elbe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metsast swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Metsast is pulling down on Elbe's head to control his posture.
Elbe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Elbe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elbe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Elbe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metsast is just riding it out for now. Elbe eventually gives up the hold.
Elbe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Elbe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Elbe is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elbe wants to work for an arm triangle but Metsast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Elbe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Metsast is just riding it out for now. Elbe eventually gives up the hold.
Metsast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elbe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metsast trying to hold on to Elbe's head to control him but Elbe postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Metsast is looking to improve his position.
Elbe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Metsast defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast dominated that round.
That's time! Elbe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Metsast thows a left - swing and a miss!
Elbe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Metsast as he avoids it easily.
Mees Metsast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metsast tries to clinch there but Elbe circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Elbe.
Gray Elbe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Metsast looks to land a body kick but Elbe moved away.
Metsast lands a big head kick that sends Elbe tumbling to the mat! Metsast takes a step backwards and waves Elbe back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elbe has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gray Elbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metsast drops Elbe with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Elbe looks back up at him and smiles so Metsast waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Metsast knocks out Elbe with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Metsast before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Metsast picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mees Metsast!
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