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HFC: 15 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ray Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neemias Error (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Error has chosen Ace of Spades as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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139 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neemias Error!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes gets tackled into the cage by Error. Error maintains the clinch.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Error.
Hughes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hughes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Error avoids it.
Hughes trying to land knees to the body.
Error keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hughes's efforts to push away.
Hughes is trying to stall.
Hughes tries to circle away but Error has him pinned against the cage.
Error is trying to pull guard but Hughes has him pressed against the cage.
Hughes stalls.
Hughes lands with a right to the head.
Error tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hughes avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Error avoiding damage as Hughes throws knees to the body.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Hughes being controlled against the cage.
Hughes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Error ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Error no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Error keeping moving, preventing Hughes from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Error looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hughes passes into half guard.
Error is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes decides to stand up.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hughes moves to clinch but Error breaks away
and Error counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Error stalling.
Hughes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Error has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Error jumps guard but Hughes stands there with Error around his waist. Error gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands an uppercut.
Hughes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Error rushes Hughes and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hughes fails to land.
Hughes lands a good knee to the midsection. Error won't want to take too many of those.
Error tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hughes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ray Hughes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Neemias Error.
Error blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hughes working hard to break the clinch.
Hughes is trying to stall.
Hughes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hughes scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hughes breaks the clinch.
Hughes throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Error drives through and clinches with Hughes against the cage.
Hughes throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Error moves out of range of the leg kick from Hughes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes throws a combination. Error tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hughes fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hughes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A shot to the liver by Error. Beautiful body shot.
Hughes tries to clinch but Error moves out of range.
Error moves into range and clinches up with Hughes.
Hughes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hughes looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hughes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Error lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Error blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Error jumps into guard, dragging Hughes to the mat.
Hughes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Error is proving hard to escape from.
Hughes decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Hughes gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Error holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hughes tries a head kick but it misses.
Error swats away the attempt to clinch by Hughes.
Error scores with a body shot.
Error misses with a hook
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Error moves into the clinch.
Hughes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Error backwards.
Hughes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Error drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Error scores a nice knee to the body.
Hughes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Hughes working aggressively here.
Hughes throws a head punch that misses.
Error blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Error uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hughes tries to land knees in the clinch but Error avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Error.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hughes.
Error escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ray Hughes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hughes tries to clinch but Error moves out of range.
Hughes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hughes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Error counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hughes won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Hughes's face as Error controls the position.
Error is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hughes has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Error decides to stand back up.
Error moves into the clinch.
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!
Hughes is trying to push Error away but Error has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Error tries to pull guard but Hughes won't allow it.
Hughes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hughes misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Error is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ray Hughes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hughes lands with a right to the head.
Error is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hughes to keep the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Neemias Error 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!
Error circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hughes is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick by Error misses
and Hughes counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hughes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hughes is looking to break free of the clinch but Error has double underhooks.
Hughes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hughes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Error avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Error slips under a jab from Hughes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Error with a jab.
Hughes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Error manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Error circles away from the clinch attempt
and Error counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Error blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Error tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A head punch on the inside from Hughes fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Hughes fails to land.
Hughes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Error manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Error manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hughes manages to get himself to full guard.
Error has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at The Cave Fighting Team. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hughes is working an open guard so Error takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Error gets tackled into the cage by Hughes. Hughes maintains the clinch.
Hughes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hughes misses with a punch on the inside.
Error blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hughes lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Hughes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hughes misses with a body punch.
Hughes swings wildly with an uppercut but Error uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Error.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hughes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hughes tries to clinch up
and Error counters by moving into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Hughes.
Error tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hughes smiles and moves away.
Hughes looks to clinch
and Error counters with a good low kick that Hughes was not able to check.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Error swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hughes really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hughes closes the distance but Error moves to the side
and Error counters with a left and a right that stings Hughes.
Error throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hughes.
Hughes throws a hook to the side of Error's head but Error sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Error closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hughes quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hughes is trying to control but can't.
Error seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ray Hughes.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Ray Hughes!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Ray Hughes!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Ray Hughes!
Ray Hughes wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eboy Enesio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enesio has chosen Broken, Beat Scarred by Metallica as his entrance music. Eboy Enesio is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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18
145 lbs
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23
145 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eboy Enesio!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Enesio throws a head kick but Cross moves out of range.
Enesio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cross changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Enesio tries to avoid it but Cross manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Enesio to the ground. Enesio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Enesio darts in and clinches Cross up against the cage.
Enesio prevents a body shot from Cross.
Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Enesio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee calls for Enesio to work.
Enesio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Enesio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enesio closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Enesio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cross is working for takedown but Enesio is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enesio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Enesio is stalling here.
Enesio breaks the clinch.
Enesio forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Cross jumps guard but Enesio stands there with Cross around his waist. Cross gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Enesio lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cross is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cross takes an elbow to the temple.
I was talking to Cross's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Cross wants to take the fight to the mat but Enesio manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enesio lands a hook that snaps the head of Cross backwards.
Enesio comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Enesio dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cross is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Enesio gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The referee calls for Enesio to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Enesio has him pressed against the cage.
Cross working hard to break the clinch.
Enesio working Cross over with knees to the body.
Enesio unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cross lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cross misses with an elbow over the top.
Enesio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enesio throws a series of strikes that have Cross backpedaling.
A left and a right from Enesio both land. Nice combination.
Enesio works over Cross's head and body with a nice combination.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Cross takes the fight into the clinch.
Enesio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Enesio tries to clinch up.
Cross misses with the combination.
A head kick misses from Cross.
Enesio tries to clinch up.
Enesio lands a nice hook to Cross's body. Cross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enesio tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Enesio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
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!
Enesio tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eboy Enesio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Enesio tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enesio scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Enesio fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Enesio using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Enesio is pushing Cross up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cross tries a body shot but Enesio blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enesio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Enesio has closed the distance and engaged Cross in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eboy Enesio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Cross looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Enesio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Enesio doesn't manage to clinch there - Cross circles away.
Enesio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enesio pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
Enesio stalling.
Cross wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Enesio has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Enesio.
Come on Enesio - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Enesio connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Enesio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Enesio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cross manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Enesio tries to clinch up but Cross circles away and keeps his distance.
Cross will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cross throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Enesio counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Enesio has Cross pushed against the cage.
Enesio breaks from the clinch.
Cross throws a head kick but Enesio moves out of range.
Cross moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to pull guard but Enesio holds him up against the cage and eventually Cross drops back down to his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Enesio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cross's defenses.
Enesio has Cross pressed against the cage, preventing Cross from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cross looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cross takes an elbow to the forehead.
Enesio landing knees to the head.
Cross can't break the clinch.
Cross takes an elbow to the temple.
Cross fails to pull the fight into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross pulls guard successfully.
Enesio stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross clinches with his opponent.
Cross is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Enesio to keep the fight standing.
Enesio 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enesio crunches a lovely knee into Cross's ribcage.
Eboy Enesio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Enesio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Enesio looks to clinch
and Cross counters by moving into the clinch.
Cross goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Enesio just leaning against Cross, taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cross tries to score a body lock takedown but Enesio shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cross has had enough of the clinch but Enesio keeps him there for the moment.
Cross takes an elbow to the temple.
Enesio will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Cross up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Enesio smiles and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Enesio. Those never looked like landing.
Cross is trying hard to land a takedown here. Enesio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Enesio wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
Cross swats away the attempt to clinch by Enesio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enesio tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Enesio's shoulder, as Enesio tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eboy Enesio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Cross's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Enesio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cross misses with a head kick.
Enesio tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Eboy Enesio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Enesio moves out of range of the body kick.
Eboy Enesio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Enesio stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
Enesio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cross clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Enesio - that landed with a thud.
Enesio with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cross tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Enesio blocks a body shot from Cross.
Cross can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Enesio connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cross's face.
Enesio lands a left hand.
Cross tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Enesio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chris Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Enesio moves into the clinch.
Enesio's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cross throws a nice looking combination but Enesio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Enesio tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Enesio tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Enesio works Cross's body with a nice hook.
Enesio is looking to clinch but Cross is avoiding it.
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enesio as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Enesio scores with a one two! Cross had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Enesio forces Cross back against the cage and clinches.
Enesio breaks from the clinch.
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!
Cross avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Enesio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Enesio lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Cross shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Enesio as he jumps to the side.
Cross shoots in looking for a takedown but Enesio manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cross's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Enesio wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Enesio tries to clinch but Cross moves out of range.
Enesio instigates a clinch.
Cross is trying to pull guard but Enesio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cross wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Enesio slowing the pace effectively.
Enesio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross moves into the clinch.
Enesio lands a damaging elbow.
Enesio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Enesio wants to clinch.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Enesio closes the distance but Cross moves to the side
and Cross holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Cross tries to pull guard but Enesio won't allow it.
The referee calls for Enesio to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Enesio utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chris Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eboy Enesio is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Enesio's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eboy Enesio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Enesio 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight for Eboy Enesio!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Eboy Enesio!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Eboy Enesio!
Eboy Enesio wins by unanimous decision!
Eboy Enesio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lonje Moco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lonje Moco will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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191 lbs
17 - 16 - 1 |
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lonje Moco!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Moco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimagiba somewhat.
Moco slaps away a takedown attempt from Dimagiba, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Moco clinches up with Dimagiba and pushes him back against the cage.
Dimagiba turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dimagiba manages to end up in side control.
Moco takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dimagiba in side control lands a decent elbow.
We've been hearing that Dimagiba has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Moco managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Dimagiba.
Moco is trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba is looking to take a break and control but Moco is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Moco's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Dimagiba tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Dimagiba lands a few punches from side control.
Dimagiba scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimagiba in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Dimagiba lands a nice forearm strike.
The strikes coming from Dimagiba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Dimagiba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Dimagiba laying and praying for a moment but Moco takes advantage and regains half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimagiba is nestled in close to Moco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dimagiba winds up and cracks Moco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Dimagiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dimagiba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moco's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Moco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dimagiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dimagiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba thows a huge punch but Moco dodges it nicely.
Dimagiba seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Moco does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dimagiba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dimagiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dimagiba wants to take a breather but Moco is having none of it.
Dimagiba prevents Moco from improving his position.
Dimagiba thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moco's head.
Dimagiba prevents Moco from improving his position.
Dimagiba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dimagiba.
Moco wants to get back to full guard.
Dimagiba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moco avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Dimagiba.
Moco is not content to let Dimagiba control the position.
Moco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dimagiba.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dimagiba seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Moco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Dimagiba dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
Moco is looking to clinch but Dimagiba is avoiding it.
Dimagiba closes this distance looking for a takedown but Moco circles away.
Moco scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Moco lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Moco scores with the left hand. Dimagiba knows he should have avoided that one.
Dimagiba moves into the clinch.
Dimagiba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Moco.
Dimagiba is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Moco pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moco turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dimagiba is trying to control Moco's posture but Moco avoids it.
Dimagiba is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba is not content to let Moco control the position.
Moco passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dimagiba!
Juan Dimagiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dimagiba gets back to half guard.
Dimagiba looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dimagiba moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dimagiba has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Moco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Moco from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dimagiba looking for a guillotine here but Moco defends easily.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dimagiba here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Dimagiba keeping moving, preventing Moco from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dimagiba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Moco has managed to get both his arms back between Dimagiba's legs - danger averted.
Dimagiba trying to control the position.
Moco trying to control the position from guard on top but Dimagiba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dimagiba has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Moco is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moco prevents the takedown attempt.
Dimagiba is looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba wants a takedown but no success here.
Dimagiba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Dimagiba has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Moco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Moco can't get the takedown.
Moco breaks from the clinch.
Dimagiba moves into the clinch successfully.
Moco landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Dimagiba tries for a takedown but Moco manages to get underhooks.
Dimagiba wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moco breaks the clinch.
Moco is looking to clinch but Dimagiba is avoiding it.
Moco gets caught napping as Dimagiba dives in and scores a takedown. Moco manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Dimagiba will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dimagiba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dimagiba is defended easily by Moco.
Dimagiba goes for a double leg but Moco avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moco continues to drive forward.
Moco softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dimagiba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moco after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moco is pressed up against the cage. Dimagiba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Moco down to the mat. Moco avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Moco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dimagiba, pushing him back against the cage.
Dimagiba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moco after a bit of a struggle.
Dimagiba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Moco lands a nice shot to the body.
Moco lands a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moco working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moco is stalling here.
Moco prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right hand to the body from Moco.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dimagiba drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Moco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Moco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dimagiba closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Moco tries to get to full guard but Dimagiba has control of the leg.
Moco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dimagiba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dimagiba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dimagiba prevents Moco from improving his position.
Dimagiba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba throwing shots but Moco is blocking nicely.
Dimagiba is trying to control. Moco wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dimagiba not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Moco wants to control but Dimagiba is keeping busy.
Dimagiba thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Moco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dimagiba throwing strikes but missing.
Moco lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Dimagiba!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dimagiba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dimagiba is looking for a sweep. Moco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dimagiba wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimagiba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dimagiba wants to improve his position but Moco is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Juan Dimagiba.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dimagiba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Juan Dimagiba!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Juan Dimagiba!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Juan Dimagiba!
Juan Dimagiba wins by unanimous decision!
Juan Dimagiba managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellraiser Fightgear ($10 and above), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Happy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Souza (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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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
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Happy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Souza!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gilmore with a hook.
Souza misses with the combination.
Souza moves away from the strike by Gilmore.
Gilmore connects with a body shot that sends Souza's belly button to the back.
Gilmore fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Souza.
Gilmore connects with a right hand. Souza shakes it off.
Gilmore swinging wildly here.
No joy there for Gilmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza takes the fight into the clinch.
Souza lands with a left to the head.
Souza wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gilmore is trying to maintain a safe position but Souza gets an underhook and turns Gilmore into the cage.
Gilmore stalling.
Souza working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Souza.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza misses with a knee to the head.
Souza misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gilmore creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Gilmore.
Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Souza tries a body shot but Gilmore blocks it.
The referee calls for Gilmore to work.
Gilmore blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilmore leaning his opponent against the cage.
Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gilmore has a couple of punches blocked by Souza.
Gilmore's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to throw a body punch but Gilmore avoids it by throwing Souza back against the cage.
Souza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Souza misses with a knee to the head.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gilmore lands with a light punch inside.
Gilmore landing knees to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Gilmore fails to land.
Gilmore blocks an elbow strike.
Gilmore gets through Souza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Gilmore misses with some punches.
Gilmore stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gilmore breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gilmore comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
Gilmore feints and then cracks Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Souza down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore keeps the fight on the outside.
Gilmore circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Gilmore to counter with a crisp jab.
Gilmore scores with the left hand. Souza knows he should have avoided that one.
Gilmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Some bone on bone action there as Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Souza misses with an uppercut.
Jab from Gilmore.
Souza is looking to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gilmore lands a nice shot that snaps Souza's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A combination from Gilmore does no damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilmore misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gilmore pushes Souza away with a front kick.
Gilmore keeps the fight on the outside.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gilmore swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Souza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gilmore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Souza's sensitive parts.
Souza wants to clinch.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick and Souza moves out of range easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Souza is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Gilmore dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gilmore pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souza back to the cage. Gilmore follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Souza walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gilmore lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Souza tries to clinch but Gilmore moves away
and Gilmore counters with a good low kick that Souza was not able to check.
Gilmore scores with a jab to the jaw.
Souza wants to clinch up but Gilmore keeps it at a distance.
Gilmore throws a right and a left that Souza avoids nicely.
Souza throws a shot from downtown. Gilmore moves away and avoids it.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Happy Gilmore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilmore lands a nice hook to Souza's body. Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Souza tries to clinch up but Gilmore circles away and keeps his distance.
Souza tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Souza throws a leg kick
and Gilmore counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Souza's guard now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gilmore wanted to stand there but Souza had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gilmore doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gilmore manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilmore is controlling him.
Souza looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gilmore wants to stand but Souza is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gilmore stands up and waves to Souza to follow him.
Souza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Souza pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore misses with a straight right.
Some bone on bone action there as Souza checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gilmore swats away the attempt to clinch by Souza.
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Gilmore counters with a right hand to the body.
Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gilmore misses the shot to the body.
Souza has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Souza looks to land a combination but Gilmore avoids it well.
Gilmore scores with a nice right hand.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore throws a series of punches but Souza moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore throws an overhand right that lands on Souza's shoulder, as Souza tries to avoid the shot.
Gilmore scores with a jab to the head.
Souza displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a sloppy head kick
and Souza cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Souza is looking to land body kicks.
Happy Gilmore is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Souza fails in his attempt to clinch.
Souza doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilmore circles away.
Gilmore throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gilmore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Souza counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Happy Gilmore is winning the standup battle so far.
Gilmore misses with a double jab.
Souza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gilmore.
Gilmore misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore misses with the combination.
Gilmore misses the jab.
Gilmore misses with an attempted mid kick.
Souza tries to clinch up but Gilmore circles away and keeps his distance.
Gilmore jabs Souza to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Souza throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Souza manages to avoid it.
Gilmore just misses with a punch to the body.
Souza clinches up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Souza misses with a punch to the body.
Gilmore manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gilmore lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Gilmore dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Souza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gilmore lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Souza is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gilmore throws a shot from downtown. Souza moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Gilmore.
Souza moves out of range as Gilmore throws a body kick.
Souza lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gilmore at a distance.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souza clobbers Gilmore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Souza wants to clinch up but Gilmore keeps it at a distance.
Souza darts in trying to clinch
and Gilmore connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore throws a leg kick which misses Souza's front leg but catches the back leg as Souza tries to avoid it.
Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gilmore moves away.
Gilmore scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gilmore chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Souza can pounce on him.
Souza tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gilmore paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gilmore shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Souza blocks a jab.
Gilmore feints and then cracks Souza's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Souza down.
Souza tries to clinch up
and Gilmore counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gilmore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gilmore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Souza misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Souza. Gilmore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Souza takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gilmore misses with a head kick.
Gilmore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Souza.
Souza has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Souza darts in and clinches Gilmore up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gilmore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gilmore is looking to control Souza's arms but Souza gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gilmore has his back to the cage.
Gilmore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore leaning his opponent against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Souza.
Gilmore lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Souza scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gilmore is trying to break the clinch but Souza is controlling him.
Souza trying to land knees to the body.
Souza pushes off an throws an elbow but Gilmore leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Souza breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Souza misses.
Gilmore thumps Souza with a low kick.
Gilmore takes a swing at Souza's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Gilmore tenderised Souza's leg. Souza is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Gilmore.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore moves forwards but Souza connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Gilmore will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gilmore cracks a nice hook into Souza's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No joy there for Gilmore, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gilmore.
Gilmore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gilmore pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Souza back to the cage. Gilmore follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jake Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gilmore checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gilmore lands the left hand.
Souza on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Souza avoids the body shot from Gilmore.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Happy Gilmore.
Well Gilmore has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Happy Gilmore!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Happy Gilmore!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Happy Gilmore!
Happy Gilmore wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samson Savea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Big Rich ,San Quinn & Boo Banger- San Francisco Anthem as his entrance music. 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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31
257 lbs
11 - 11 - 0 |
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24
268 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samson Savea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aldon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Savea takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A cross from Savea lands.
Smith moves away from the strike by Savea.
A head kick misses from Savea.
Savea tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been hearing reports that Savea has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Savea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Savea fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Smith is out of range.
Savea drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savea throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Savea misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith is trying to buck Savea off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is not content to let Savea control the position.
Savea decides to stand back up. Savea steps back and let's Smith get back to his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
Savea uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Smith has time to react.
Nice jab there from Savea.
Samson Savea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savea closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is trying to maintain a safe position but Savea gets an underhook and turns Smith into the cage.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Savea avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samson Savea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldon Smith.
Savea manages to break the clinch.
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Savea is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith throwing shots but Savea is blocking nicely.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith moves nicely into side control.
Smith throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Savea is pushing Smith's head away, looking to escape. Smith manages to hold on to the position though.
The ground and pound from Smith seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Smith creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Savea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Smith in side control, throwing shots but Savea defends.
Smith working the strikes but Savea uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Smith is pressing down on Savea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savea is holding on for now.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith trying to pass the guard but Savea defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Smith.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Savea has managed to free his arm - good work.
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 Samson Savea will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Savea uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savea moves away.
Savea throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith jabs Savea to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Samson Savea is winning the standup battle so far.
Savea throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savea defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Savea defends it nicely.
Savea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Smith. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Savea throws a right and a left that both miss.
Savea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Savea cracks Smith with a good jab.
Savea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savea gets slowly back to his feet.
Savea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savea misses with a low kick.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Savea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savea tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Savea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
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!
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Smith.
Nice body punch from Savea.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Samson Savea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldon Smith.
Savea throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Savea throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Savea misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Savea.
Savea misses the shot to the body.
Savea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Savea.
Savea throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Savea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Savea ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savea fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Savea misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a single leg into guard. Savea didn't expect that.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Savea has wrist control.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Savea takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith cracks Savea with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Savea is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Smith can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aldon Smith!
Post fight, Aldon Smith took to the microphone: 'Im secretly a woman'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Orion Contras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Obed Flying Fox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obed Flying Fox 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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24
178 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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27
200 lbs
11 - 7 - 1 |
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Solid boxing
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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
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orion Contras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Obed Flying Fox!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contras gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Flying Fox is looking for a takedown.
Flying Fox is trying to pull guard but Contras has him pressed against the cage.
Contras manages to break the clinch.
Contras throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Flying Fox was covering up waiting for the punch and Contras finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Contras trying to control but Flying Fox is working from the bottom.
Flying Fox wants to sweep here but Contras controlling him for the moment.
Flying Fox throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contras is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Contras knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Flying Fox on the ground.
Flying Fox wants to sweep here but Contras controlling him for the moment.
Flying Fox trying to control the position.
Contras has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Flying Fox is looking for a triangle here but Contras uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Flying Fox is looking for a sweep.
Contras wants to lay and pray for a moment but Flying Fox keeps working.
Flying Fox struggling a bit here.
Contras trying to control the position but Flying Fox is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flying Fox manages to get back to half guard.
Contras wants to stand up but Flying Fox manages to regain full guard.
Flying Fox had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Contras defends it easily.
Flying Fox is trying to keep Contras in close.
Contras gets to his feet - Flying Fox follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Contras swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Flying Fox.
Contras throws a one two combo.
Flying Fox will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Orion Contras has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Obed Flying Fox.
Contras keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Contras enables Flying Fox to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Contras manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Contras wants to stand and escape but Flying Fox is having none of it.
Contras seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Flying Fox trying to control but Contras is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Contras throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Flying Fox drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Flying Fox jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Obed Flying Fox will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Flying Fox tries for a takedown but Contras circles away easily
and Contras counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Flying Fox gets caught napping as Contras dives in and scores a takedown. Flying Fox manages to retain guard.
Flying Fox is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Contras rolls with it to try and escape but Flying Fox cranks on the arm and Contras is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Obed Flying Fox!
Obed Flying Fox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyquan Zaal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Fontaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fontaine has chosen P.S. Phuk You Too as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
247 lbs
9 - 5 - 0 |
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28
270 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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World class 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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyquan Zaal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Fontaine!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaal tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaal misses with a right hand
and Fontaine counters with a series of strikes. Zaal will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zaal is looking to clinch but Fontaine is avoiding it.
Zaal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fontaine 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.
Fontaine avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaal misses with a left hand
and Fontaine counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaal doesn't manage to clinch there - Fontaine circles away.
Fontaine takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaal rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fontaine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fontaine.
Zaal moves to clinch but Fontaine breaks away
and Fontaine counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaal fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaal looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaal darts in trying to clinch
and Fontaine counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Zaal off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Fontaine follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Zaal was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Fontaine!
A relieved looking Ricky Fontaine thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Tyquan Zaal had this to say: 'Fuck!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Gonawyn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonawyn comes to the cage accompanied by Crush 'em - Megadeth. Cortez has chosen Can We Still Be Friends as his entrance music. Rez Cortez will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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25
275 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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33
243 lbs
13 - 15 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Gonawyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gonawyn.
Cortez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cortez misses with a looping right.
Cortez throws the left hand but Gonawyn avoids the punch easily.
Cortez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gonawyn's hands.
It looks like King Gonawyn has been cut.
Cortez swings for the body but Gonawyn moves out of range.
Gonawyn slips under a jab.
Gonawyn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cortez throws a hook but Gonawyn avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cortez lands a big uppercut and Gonawyn crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gonawyn looks OK. Cortez waves Gonawyn back to his feet!
Gonawyn is rocked!
Cortez misses with a hook.
Oh Gonawyn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gonawyn glances at the clock... BAM! Cortez nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gonawyn crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gonawyn is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rez Cortez!
Rez Cortez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Duke Ellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Scalante's choice of entrance music: Started from the bottom. Rocky Scalante 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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39
195 lbs
16 - 10 - 0 |
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185 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duke Ellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Scalante!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Scalante.
Ellington lands a nice looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Scalante. Those never looked like landing.
Scalante tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ellington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scalante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ellington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scalante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ellington throws a hook to the side of Scalante's head but Scalante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellington lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Rocky Scalante has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scalante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ellington throws a head kick but Scalante moves out of range.
Scalante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ellington.
A nice combination there by Scalante.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Scalante - that will leave a mark!
A shot to the liver by Ellington. Beautiful body shot.
Scalante dodges the punch combination from Ellington.
Ellington swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scalante throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Ellington misses.
Ellington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scalante moves away.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scalante has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Scalante throws a right and a left that Ellington avoids nicely.
Scalante is looking to land body kicks.
Scalante connects with a body shot that sends Ellington's belly button to the back.
Ellington jabs Scalante right on the nose. Scalante blinks but takes it well.
Scalante misses with a double jab.
Ellington leaves Scalante with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Scalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Scalante steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ellington.
Ellington slips a jab and a cross from Scalante.
Scalante shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ellington as he avoids it easily.
Duke Ellington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ellington sizes up Scalante with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ellington. Scalante does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ellington connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scalante misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ellington takes a swing at Scalante's ribcage but misses.
A punch combination from Scalante misses.
Scalante lands a jab-cross combination.
Ellington thows a body shot but no joy.
Ellington tries to move into range but Scalante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ellington is looking to wear down Scalante with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scalante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duke Ellington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Ellington.
Scalante fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ellington.
Ellington misses with a hook.
Ellington misses with a body shot.
Scalante fails with a takedown attempt.
Duke Ellington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rocky Scalante.
Ellington lands with a hook. Scalante tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Scalante lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jab, jab by Ellington - just one landing.
Scalante is rocked!
Ellington lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Scalante falls backwards - clearly groggy! Ellington dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Duke Ellington!
In defeat, Rocky Scalante stepped up to the mic, saying '“What does it mean to be the best? It means you have to be better than the number two guy. But what gratification is there in that? He's a loser—that’s why he's number two.” '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tantalus Flay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koral Creyonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flay's entrance music is Outerspace- Revolution. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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33
183 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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29
186 lbs
18 - 13 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tantalus Flay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koral Creyonte!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flay gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Flay throws a looping overhand right but Creyonte ducks down to avoid it.
Flay throws a big shot that misses.
Flay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Creyonte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Creyonte pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flay swings away with a body shot that misses
and Creyonte counters with a left to the body.
Flay misses with a body shot.
Creyonte takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Flay on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Creyonte tries a head kick but it misses.
Flay lands with a hook. Creyonte tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Flay misses with a shot to the body
and Creyonte counters with a solid body kick.
Creyonte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flay.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Creyonte has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Flay misses with a right hand
and Creyonte counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creyonte looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Creyonte stalling away here and it's allowed Flay to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creyonte throwing strikes from guard but Flay blocks nicely.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flay is on top in guard.
Flay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flay postures up.
Flay postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Flay wants to control from the top but Creyonte keeps moving.
Flay wants to pass the guard but Creyonte is keeping the position.
Creyonte 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay is working Creyonte over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flay with a flurry of punches that miss.
Flay not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Flay stopping the sweep attempt from Creyonte.
Creyonte trying to keep a closed guard but Flay is proving a slippery customer.
Flay preventing the sweep.
Flay is in close to Creyonte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Creyonte keeping moving, preventing Flay from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Flay is looking to stand up but Creyonte won't let him.
Flay preventing the sweep.
Flay looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Flay stopping the sweep attempt from Creyonte.
Flay trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Flay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creyonte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flay engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantalus Flay has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Creyonte tries to clinch up.
Creyonte tries to clinch but Flay moves out of range.
Creyonte throws a push kick but Flay slaps the foot to one side.
Flay throws a shot from downtown. Creyonte moves away and avoids it.
Flay throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Creyonte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flay thows a body shot but no joy.
Flay looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Creyonte tries to clinch but Flay moves out of range.
Creyonte moves to clinch but Flay breaks away
and Flay counters with a head kick.
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 Tantalus Flay will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Flay misses with a leg kick
and Creyonte counters with a big head kick but Flay shrugs it off.
Koral Creyonte is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Flay slips under a jab.
Creyonte fails in his attempt to clinch.
Creyonte shoots in for a takedown but Flay shows good takedown defense.
Flay misses with a body shot
and Creyonte counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Flay!
An elbow from Creyonte crashes against the mat.
Flay tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Flay is not content to let Creyonte control the position.
Creyonte tries for a kimura but Flay is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creyonte goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Flay rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Creyonte's guard! Nice work there by Flay!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flay trying to control but Creyonte is working from the bottom.
Creyonte is trying to control the position but Flay postures up.
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Creyonte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flay stopping the sweep attempt from Creyonte.
Flay is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Flay trying to control the position from guard on top but Creyonte is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flay with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay won't allow Creyonte to sweep him here.
Creyonte is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A low kick from Flay misses
and Creyonte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Flay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Creyonte gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flay counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Creyonte's guard now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creyonte keeping moving, preventing Flay from controlling successfully.
Flay postures up in Creyonte's guard and throws a big left but Creyonte blocks it.
Flay scoring with some ground and pound.
Creyonte looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tantalus Flay overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flay is in close to Creyonte's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Creyonte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creyonte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flay stays in close to Creyonte's body and controls the position.
Creyonte wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Creyonte looking for a sweep. Not yet Creyonte, not yet.
Creyonte looking to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Koral Creyonte wasn't active enough on the ground.
Creyonte doesn't manage to clinch there - Flay circles away.
Creyonte takes a swing at Flay's ribcage but misses.
Flay swings for the body but Creyonte moves out of range.
Flay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Creyonte tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flay counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Creyonte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flay misses with a body shot.
Creyonte wants to clinch up but Flay keeps it at a distance.
Flay avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flay lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Flay looks to land a left hand but Creyonte moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Creyonte.
A swing and a miss from Flay.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Creyonte moves away from the strike by Flay.
Flay stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Flay wants it to stay on the feet.
Tantalus Flay has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koral Creyonte.
Creyonte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Flay circles away from the clinch attempt
and Flay counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flay throws a jab when Creyonte was well out of range.
Flay wants to land a leg kick but Creyonte is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tantalus Flay will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Creyonte avoids the body shot from Flay.
Creyonte closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Flay to the mat! Flay manages to get full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flay is on top in guard.
Flay pushing down on Creyonte's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Creyonte wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Creyonte manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Creyonte controls Flay momentarily but Flay frees himself.
Flay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Creyonte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Creyonte keeping moving, preventing Flay from controlling successfully.
Creyonte is trying to control the position but Flay postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Flay accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Creyonte keeping moving, preventing Flay from controlling successfully.
Flay 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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Creyonte checks a low kick from Flay.
Creyonte on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Creyonte walks into a stiff left hand from Flay.
Flay shoots for a double leg takedown but Creyonte sprawls well. He's pushed Flay's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flay throws a hook to the side of Creyonte's head but Creyonte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Creyonte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tantalus Flay is winning the standup battle so far.
Flay will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Creyonte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Flay.
Flay misses with an uppercut.
Creyonte wants to clinch up but Flay keeps it at a distance.
Flay just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Creyonte under the eye.
Flay throws an overhand right that lands on Creyonte's shoulder, as Creyonte tries to avoid the shot.
Creyonte moves away from the strike by Flay.
Creyonte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Creyonte tries to close the distance and clinch but Flay swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Flay misses the jab.
Creyonte dives in and grabs Flay's left leg, looking for a takedown. Flay pushes down on Creyonte's head and hops out.
Creyonte closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Creyonte has Flay pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Creyonte pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Flay tumbling to the mat - Creyonte dives into Flay's guard.
Creyonte slips nicely into half guard.
Flay wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte moves nicely into side control.
Creyonte working the ground and pound but Flay is defending the strikes.
Creyonte landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Flay's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Creyonte in side control lands a decent elbow.
Flay keeping his opponent close.
Flay tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Creyonte easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Creyonte thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Flay keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Flay tries to lock up and control but Creyonte gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Creyonte lands a couple of good shots and Flay has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Flay looking very determined here, making life difficult for Creyonte.
Flay breaks Creyonte's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koral Creyonte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Flay has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Tantalus Flay!
The fight ends as a draw!
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A |
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
92% |
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