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LFC - Welcome in Hilo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between MC Gusto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matsui Takamatsu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takamatsu has chosen Dogs of War as his entrance music. MC Gusto has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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146 lbs
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135 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Good kicks
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, MC Gusto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matsui Takamatsu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gusto lunges at Takamatsu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Takamatsu's hand.
Matsui Takamatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gusto punishes Takamatsu's body with a nice straight punch.
Gusto scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Gusto advances to full mount.
Gusto breaks from Takamatsu's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gusto working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gusto landing strikes from the mount.
Takamatsu in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gusto controlling the position easily from mount.
Takamatsu regains half guard.
Takamatsu looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takamatsu tries to roll over but Gusto keeps him under control.
Gusto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Takamatsu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gusto.
Takamatsu wants to improve his position but Gusto is controlling well.
Gusto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Takamatsu tries to roll over but Gusto keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gusto prevents Takamatsu from improving his position.
Gusto is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gusto lands strikes from half guard.
Takamatsu trying to control here.
Takamatsu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gusto pulls his head out easily.
Gusto not doing much here.
Gusto slips a nice elbow through Takamatsu's hands, connecting with Takamatsu's forehead.
Gusto has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Takamatsu wants to improve his position but Gusto is controlling well.
Gusto looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Takamatsu looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takamatsu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gusto scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gusto seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Takamatsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gusto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been informed that Takamatsu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gusto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Takamatsu trying to hold on to Gusto's head to control him but Gusto postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gusto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gusto controlling the action here.
Takamatsu is not content to let Gusto control the position.
Gusto is working for a kimura but Takamatsu is defending it quite comfortably.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gusto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takamatsu is just riding it out for now. Gusto eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gusto works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Gusto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gusto drives through and clinches with Takamatsu against the cage.
Gusto has Takamatsu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takamatsu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gusto working aggressively here.
Gusto tries a body shot but Takamatsu blocks it.
Gusto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusto has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Takamatsu is trying to keep an underhook but Gusto manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Takamatsu wants to get back to full guard.
Gusto blocks the strikes from Takamatsu.
Nice strikes from Gusto there.
Gusto lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Gusto wants to control but Takamatsu is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu trying to control here.
Ground and pound from Gusto.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gusto connects with a nice short shot to Takamatsu's temple.
Takamatsu tries to roll over but Gusto keeps him under control.
Takamatsu is not content to let Gusto control the position.
Gusto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gusto is looking for a kimura here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto wants to work for an arm triangle but Takamatsu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Takamatsu wants to improve his position but Gusto is controlling well.
Takamatsu regains full guard. Nicely done.
Takamatsu keeping moving, preventing Gusto from controlling successfully.
Takamatsu controls Gusto momentarily but Gusto frees himself.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamatsu looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gusto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gusto trying to control the position from guard on top but Takamatsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takamatsu is trying to keep Gusto in close.
Gusto will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gusto tries to free his leg and advance position but Takamatsu is retaining full guard.
Takamatsu being controlled here, momentarily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Gusto throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Takamatsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Gusto looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Takamatsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Gusto is just out of range.
Gusto rushes Takamatsu and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gusto lands a body shot.
Gusto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Takamatsu or not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gusto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gusto lands a body shot.
Gusto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusto struggles to land a body shot inside as Takamatsu controls his hands.
Gusto scores with a shot to the side of Takamatsu's head.
Gusto tries to throw a body punch but Takamatsu avoids it by throwing Gusto back against the cage.
Gusto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamatsu looking for a takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gusto lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusto scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
MC Gusto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Gusto cracks the inside of Takamatsu's front leg.
Gusto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takamatsu, pushing him back against the cage.
Gusto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gusto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gusto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gusto throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takamatsu blocks it with crossed arms.
Takamatsu avoids a wild elbow strike from Gusto.
Takamatsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Takamatsu throws a head punch that misses.
Gusto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gusto misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gusto just misses with a elbow thrown towards Takamatsu's brow.
Gusto tries to work over Takamatsu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gusto lands a right hand.
Gusto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Takamatsu backwards.
Gusto lands a hook that snaps the head of Takamatsu backwards.
Takamatsu tries a body shot but Gusto blocks it.
Gusto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takamatsu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gusto tries a body shot but Takamatsu blocks it.
MC Gusto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gusto working aggressively here.
Gusto scores with a shoulder strike.
Gusto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Takamatsu is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Gusto.
Takamatsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Gusto finish him?
Gusto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gusto lands with a short shot to the head.
Gusto lands a big right hand that drops Takamatsu! The killer instinct kicks in and Gusto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Gusto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). MC Gusto!
In defeat, Matsui Takamatsu stepped up to the mic, saying 'ok,....THAT hurt'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pip Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Moe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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181 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pip Pop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Moe!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moe closes the distance and clinches up with Pop, looking for a takedown. Moe pushes Pop against the cage but Pop circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Horrible takedown by Pop or perhaps it was just good defense by Moe which made him look bad.
Pop clinches up with Moe and pushes him back against the cage.
Pop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pop is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pip Pop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moe defends it nicely.
Moe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Pop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pop on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Moe shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moe showed some decent athleticism there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Pop!
Pop manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Moe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pop gets back to full guard.
Moe trying to control but Pop is working from the bottom.
Moe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pop wants to sweep here but Moe controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pop keeping moving, preventing Moe from controlling successfully.
Pop definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pop looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pop is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Moe's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pop is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pop working a defensive guard here.
Moe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pop not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pop tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Moe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moe controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Moe circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pop shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moe as he jumps to the side.
Moe shoots for a double leg takedown but Pop sprawls well. He's pushed Moe's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pop wants to clinch up but Moe keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pop.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moe looks for a takedown but Pop sprawls well.
Moe thuds a left hand into Pop's body.
Moe leaves Pop with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Moe fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pop to the ground. Moe is now in Pop's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moe wants to pass the guard but Pop is keeping the position.
Moe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Moe is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Moe dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pop will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pop shoots in but no luck this time.
Pop gets a double leg takedown into Moe's guard.
Pop avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Moe has his foot on Pop's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pop works his way back into a safe position though.
Moe really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Moe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Moe throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pop is looking to work some ground and pound but Moe has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moe's guard.
Pop wants to pass to mount but Moe is defending the position.
Pop passes to side control.
Moe takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Pop has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Pop lands a big elbow.
Pop tries to control but Moe wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Pop! Moe is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pip Pop!
In defeat, Joe Moe stepped up to the mic, saying 'sorry to my fans and any one who bet on me too win !'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eino Juutilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frenk Karleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frenk Karleon is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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152 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eino Juutilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frenk Karleon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juutilainen scores with a takedown into Karleon's guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Karleon is trying to keep Juutilainen in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karleon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Juutilainen landing some decent shots from guard.
Juutilainen lands a couple of elbows.
Juutilainen cracks Karleon with a solid left hand.
Karleon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Juutilainen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Juutilainen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Karleon's head.
Juutilainen 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.
Juutilainen forces his way into half guard.
Juutilainen lands strikes from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juutilainen lands strikes from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Juutilainen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Karleon has hold of Juutilainen's hands but Juutilainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Juutilainen working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Juutilainen is looking for a kimura here.
Juutilainen working Karleon over with strikes.
Karleon pushes Juutilainen off looking to stand but Juutilainen dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karleon is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Juutilainen winds up and cracks Karleon with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Juutilainen in particular looking to stall.
Juutilainen seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Juutilainen working Karleon over with strikes.
Juutilainen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Karleon has hold of Juutilainen's hands but Juutilainen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Juutilainen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Juutilainen wants to take a breather but Karleon is having none of it.
Juutilainen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Juutilainen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karleon sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Juutilainen lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juutilainen moves into full mount! Karleon won't be happy about that!
Juutilainen lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Karleon is rocked!
Karleon takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Juutilainen's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eino Juutilainen!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stank McCrank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tj Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stank McCrank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tj Smith!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCrank gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Smith to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Smith won't allow McCrank to sweep him here.
Smith must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
McCrank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCrank working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
McCrank looking for a sweep. Not yet McCrank, not yet.
McCrank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith distracts McCrank with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCrank's head.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McCrank. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith wants to control from the top but McCrank keeps moving.
Smith looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Smith is working McCrank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Smith is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McCrank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McCrank working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith wants to control from the top but McCrank keeps moving.
McCrank can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Smith controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrank is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McCrank is on top in guard.
McCrank forces his way into half guard.
Smith gets back to full guard.
McCrank is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top!
McCrank is breathing heavily.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith is in close to McCrank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control but McCrank is working from the bottom.
Smith cracks McCrank with a solid left hand.
Smith trying to control but McCrank is working from the bottom.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but McCrank is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McCrank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
McCrank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
McCrank looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith is working McCrank over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCrank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
McCrank escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Smith gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith trying to control but McCrank is working from the bottom.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to McCrank's brow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith won't allow McCrank to sweep him here.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tj Smith will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smith drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Smith sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCrank keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
Smith seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Smith postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCrank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
McCrank could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Smith wants to control from the top but McCrank keeps moving.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McCrank's head.
Smith preventing the sweep.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCrank is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but McCrank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McCrank's guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Smith connects with a nice short shot to McCrank's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCrank moves into full guard.
Smith stands up over McCrank, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McCrank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McCrank throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCrank is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCrank has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Smith can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tj Smith has got the better of the ground game so far.
McCrank looking for a sweep. Not yet McCrank, not yet.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith is in close to McCrank's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McCrank is looking to cinch up a triangle. Smith throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to McCrank's body to avoid the submission. McCrank has instead reached around Smith's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! McCrank arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Stank McCrank!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Aslamanov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: When I Die - Genocide(Jusuf Dzilic). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Samir King was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ruslan Aslamanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samir King!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King scores with a takedown into Aslamanov's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
King stands up over Aslamanov, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
King makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Aslamanov is looking to cinch up a triangle. King throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Aslamanov's body to avoid the submission. Aslamanov has instead reached around King's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Aslamanov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ruslan Aslamanov!
A relieved looking Ruslan Aslamanov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Tefft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brown has chosen Hail To The King as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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216 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Tefft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Brown!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice sprawl there from Tefft as Brown shoots in.
Brown shoots for a takedown but Tefft saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Will Tefft has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Brown.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tefft sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Tefft lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tefft leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brown fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tefft avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Brown.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Tefft, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Tefft against the cage but Tefft circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tefft works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Tefft throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tefft tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Tefft sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tefft wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Tefft.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tefft circles away.
Tefft drives through and clinches with Brown against the cage.
Tefft scores with a hook to the body.
Brown looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Tefft scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Tefft.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tefft misses with a knee to the head.
Brown avoiding damage as Tefft throws knees to the body.
Tefft lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brown or not.
Tefft misses with an elbow over the top.
Tefft blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tefft lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tefft throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Tefft presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tefft throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tefft stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tefft works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tefft lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tefft.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tefft.
Tefft lands a body shot in the clinch.
I was talking to Tefft's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tefft lands a shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Tefft.
Tefft scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Tefft lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brown.
A left hand lands to the body for Tefft.
A nice left hand lands by Tefft.
Tefft lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Tefft.
A left hand lands to the body for Tefft.
Tefft tries a knee to the head but Brown blocks it.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Tefft.
Tefft stalling the fight.
Nice body punch from Tefft.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tefft.
Brown managing to block the knees to the body from Tefft.
Tefft lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to take the fight to the mat but Tefft manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Tefft on the inside.
Tefft lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Tefft.
Tefft lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tefft gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown is rocked!
Tefft is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Tefft finish him?
A right hand to the body from Tefft.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tefft lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Tefft lands a left hand.
Tefft pushes Brown against the cage. Tefft is working some dirty boxing. Tefft pushes off with a quick right hook! Brown goes down! Brown tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tefft moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Tefft!
Will Tefft really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Atlantis - 155qR/$20 - 140qB&C/$10 - 90%L, limit - logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Bobby Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Casey Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boko Shambles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Casey Penn has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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164 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Casey Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boko Shambles!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shambles feints and as Penn raises his hands in defense, Shambles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Penn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Penn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Shambles manages to get himself to full guard.
Penn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shambles looking for a guillotine here but Penn defends easily.
Shambles looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penn slips nicely into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shambles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Shambles is retaining full guard.
Penn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shambles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Penn has managed to get both his arms back between Shambles's legs - danger averted.
Shambles working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Penn has passed into half guard!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shambles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Shambles is looking to improve his position.
Shambles is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shambles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shambles actively working from the bottom here.
Shambles looking for submissions off his back.
Penn has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Shambles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shambles is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Shambles defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shambles actively working from the bottom here.
Penn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shambles tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Shambles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Shambles is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Penn frees his head nicely. Oh but Shambles has switched to an armbar! Penn is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Boko Shambles!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steiner comes to the cage accompanied by Steiner. Noel has chosen Street Gang as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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198 lbs
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Steiner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Noel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel tries to clinch up
and Steiner counters with a single leg into guard. Noel didn't expect that.
Steiner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Noel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Noel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steiner is aware though and is defending well.
Noel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Noel working for a triangle but Steiner defends it easily.
Noel working for a triangle but Steiner defends it easily.
Noel keeping moving, preventing Steiner from controlling successfully.
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.
Steiner stands up over Noel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steiner lands a couple of elbows.
Steiner throws a big elbow that misses.
Noel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Steiner. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Steiner is working Noel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steiner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Noel is trying to control the position but Steiner postures up.
Steiner throwing strikes from guard but Noel blocks nicely.
Steiner makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steiner defends well.
Steiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Noel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Steiner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Steiner is aware though and is defending well.
Steiner stands up over Noel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steiner keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Noel's head.
Noel is controlling Steiner's posture.
Steiner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Our spies down at at Kamehameha Fight Club inform us that Noel has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Steiner passes Noel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Steiner is trying to work for a kimura but Noel is defending well.
Steiner is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Noel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Steiner.
Steiner slips a nice elbow through Noel's hands, connecting with Noel's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Noel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Noel tries to kick Steiner off but Steiner keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Steiner lands a nice short elbow.
Steiner 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.
Steiner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Steiner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Steiner trying to mount his opponent but Noel defends it.
Noel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Steiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Noel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steiner defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Steiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steiner postures up and lands a big shot to Noel's brow.
Steiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steiner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Steiner drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Steiner jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Steiner postures up and lands a big shot to Noel's brow.
Steiner pushing down on Noel's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Noel actively working from the bottom here.
Noel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steiner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Noel wants to control but Steiner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Noel wants to improve his position but Steiner is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Steiner dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Steiner throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Noel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Steiner is in Noel's guard.
Ricky Steiner overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Steiner postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Noel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Noel looking for a guillotine here but Steiner defends easily.
Noel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Steiner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Steiner is working Noel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Steiner is working Noel over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steiner is stalling in the full guard.
Steiner distracts Noel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steiner trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Steiner cracks Noel with a solid left hand.
Steiner postures up.
Steiner distracts Noel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steiner with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steiner is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Steiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner works over Noel with some ground and pound from guard.
Steiner chips away with some ground and pound.
Steiner distracts Noel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steiner lands a couple of elbows.
We've been hearing that Steiner has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Steiner advances to half guard.
Noel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Steiner scores with a couple of nice shots.
Steiner is nestled in close to Noel, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Noel taking some punishment here, with Steiner in his half guard.
Steiner scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Steiner slips a nice elbow through Noel's hands, connecting with Noel's forehead.
Steiner winds up and cracks Noel with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Noel trying to control here.
Steiner prevents Noel from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel is trying to control but Steiner passes into side control!
Noel is looking for a sweep.
Steiner scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Noel to see if he's OK.
Noel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Steiner cracks Noel with a big right hand but Noel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Noel is rocked!
Noel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Noel is still in real trouble! Can Steiner finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noel tries to buck Steiner off but Steiner is having none of it.
Steiner remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Steiner tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Steiner is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Noel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Noel seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Noel down.
Noel is looking to reverse the position.
Steiner looks up at the clock and then as Noel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Steiner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Noel tries to bench press Steiner off him but Steiner keeps the position.
Steiner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Noel taking punishment in the form of punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steiner cracks Noel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Steiner cracks Noel with a big right hand but Noel just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Noel on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Steiner lands a strong strike to the head of Noel. That's dazed him! Steiner looking to finish here. Noel is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Steiner lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Steiner!
After the fight, Ricky Steiner was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Danny Noel was interviewed post fight and said 'We'll fight again. In the parking lot, maybe. But we'll fight again.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between DeMarcus Bojan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Briggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeMarcus Bojan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Briggs's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeMarcus Bojan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Briggs!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Briggs tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bojan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Briggs somewhat.
Bojan tries for a takedown but Briggs circles away easily
and Briggs counters with a left and a right that stings Bojan.
Briggs displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bojan.
Bojan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Briggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Bojan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Briggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Briggs fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Briggs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bojan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
DeMarcus Bojan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Briggs.
Briggs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Briggs trying to move into half guard but instead Bojan has managed to sweep!
Bojan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Briggs swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Briggs wants to stand but Bojan is controlling the position.
Bojan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan with a nice head shot there.
Bojan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Briggs wants to sweep here but Bojan controlling him for the moment.
Bojan trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Briggs wants to stand and escape but Bojan is having none of it.
Briggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Briggs is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bojan is on top in guard.
Bojan wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Briggs wants to stand and escape but Bojan is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bojan landing some decent shots from guard.
Briggs wants to stand and escape but Bojan is having none of it.
Bojan lands a couple of digs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bojan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bojan is fighting to break Briggs's control of his arms but Briggs is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bojan trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bojan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Briggs is keeping the position for now.
Bojan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bojan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Briggs 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan wants to control from the top but Briggs keeps moving.
Bojan chips away with some ground and pound.
Bojan trying to control the position from guard on top but Briggs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bojan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Briggs looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Briggs drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bojan is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bojan is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Briggs scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bojan to see if he's OK.
Briggs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Briggs advances to full mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Briggs wants to control the pace but Bojan is squirming around nicely.
Briggs has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bojan's face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Briggs throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Briggs scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Briggs avoids the attempt from Bojan to control.
Bojan is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Briggs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bojan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Briggs defends it nicely.
Bojan stuffs the takedown.
Bojan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Briggs swivels and escapes.
Briggs bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bojan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bojan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Briggs tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bojan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bojan is trying to maintain the position but Briggs is very close to passing his half guard.
Briggs thows a huge punch but Bojan dodges it nicely.
Bojan has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bojan gets back to full guard.
Briggs is pushing down on Bojan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bojan is fighting to maintain full guard but Briggs has managed to sneak the leg through.
Briggs throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bojan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Briggs.
Briggs trying to control from half guard but Bojan is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Briggs connects with a nice short shot to Bojan's temple.
Briggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bojan gets back to full guard.
Briggs loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is looking to work some ground and pound but Bojan has wrist control.
Briggs advances position into side control!
Briggs throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Briggs throws an elbow but Bojan slips to the side and avoids it well.
Briggs fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Briggs working the ground and pound but Bojan is defending the strikes.
Bojan takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Briggs.
Bojan manages to get back to half guard.
Briggs is keen to just control but Bojan is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Briggs is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bojan is looking for a sweep. Briggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Briggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bojan's head.
Briggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Briggs throwing shots but Bojan is blocking nicely.
Briggs thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Briggs moves into full mount! Bojan won't be happy about that!
Bojan gets back to half guard.
Briggs throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Briggs wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bojan keeps working.
Bojan tries to get to full guard but Briggs has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bojan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Briggs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Briggs's back!
Bojan is riding his opponent, not letting Briggs buck him off.
Briggs trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
You can see the frustration on Briggs's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Briggs is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Briggs has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Bojan.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Can Briggs hold on?! Bojan is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Briggs looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Briggs showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Briggs shoots in and drives through. Bojan sprawls well.
Briggs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bojan swivels and escapes.
Bojan shoots in for a takedown but Briggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Briggs shoots in for a double leg but Bojan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeMarcus Bojan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Briggs.
Briggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Bojan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Briggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Briggs decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Bojan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Briggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bojan looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Briggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bojan trying to control from the bottom.
Briggs trying to advance position but Bojan counters by regaining guard.
Briggs being controlled here momentarily.
Bojan keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Briggs is working Bojan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bojan holds on and takes a little breather.
Bojan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Briggs.
Bojan keeping full guard, as Briggs tries to pass.
Briggs stands and throws Bojan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bojan tries to buck Briggs off but Briggs is having none of it.
Bojan is working hard here to advance position.
Briggs looking to control but instead Bojan has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Briggs is looking to take a break and control but Bojan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Briggs not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bojan keeping hold of Briggs's head, controlling as best he can.
DeMarcus Bojan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bojan is looking for a sweep. Briggs is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Briggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Briggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Briggs trying to pass the guard but Bojan defending well.
James Briggs is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bojan is not content to let Briggs control the position.
Briggs trying to mount his opponent but Bojan defends it.
Briggs slips a nice elbow through Bojan's hands, connecting with Bojan's forehead.
Briggs works his way into full mount!
Briggs unloading with bombs!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Briggs wants to control the pace but Bojan is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Briggs comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Briggs has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Briggs!
A victorious James Briggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Moreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tarzan Moreira has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tarzan Moreira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Dre!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dre decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Dre prevents Moreira from standing back up.
Dre is looking to advance position but Moreira won't allow it.
Moreira has hold of Dre's hands but Dre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dre throwing shots but Moreira is blocking nicely.
Dre content to control rather than advance.
Moreira kicks off Dre and gets to his feet.
Dre swats away the attempt to clinch by Moreira.
Dre looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Moreira on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moreira tries to get out of the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dre in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Moreira keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Moreira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dre.
Moreira is not content to let Dre control the position.
Moreira is trying to stand up here but Dre is controlling him well.
Moreira is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Pitbull MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Moreira wants to get back to his feet.
Dre is working for a kimura but Moreira is defending it quite comfortably.
Dre throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre wants to work for an arm triangle but Moreira is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dre passes to full mount!
Dre controlling the pace for now.
Dre has hold of Moreira's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Moreira manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moreira wants to try and get back to his feet.
Moreira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dre.
Dre in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Moreira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dre on the ground.
You get the feeling that Moreira really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Moreira in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Moreira is trying to stand up.
Dre controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Dre tries to control but Moreira wriggling away.
Dre content just to control the position here.
Dre wants to finish this one by submission but Moreira is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Dre.
Moreira squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dre lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreira takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
You get the feeling that Moreira really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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!
Dre controlling from the full mount.
Moreira is trying to stand.
Dre controlling from the full mount.
Moreira defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Dre.
Dre takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Dre can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moreira is looking to escape.
Moreira is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dr Dre dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dre shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moreira's guard.
Dre throwing strikes from guard but Moreira blocks nicely.
Moreira is looking to stand up but Dre isn't so interested in that idea.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Dre trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Dre working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dre trying to control but Moreira is working from the bottom.
Dre is working Moreira over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Moreira will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Moreira wants to stand up but Dre is controlling him.
Dre working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Moreira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dre passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreira is trying to buck Dre off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Moreira prevents Dre from improving position.
Dre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Moreira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Dre throws an elbow but Moreira slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dre prevents Moreira from escaping the position.
Dre tries to move into full mount but can't pass Moreira's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dre working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Moreira is not content to let Dre control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moreira pushes Dre away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dre gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dre has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dre tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dre is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Moreira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dre staying calm.
Dre prevents Moreira from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre tries to move to mount but Moreira blocks the move with his legs.
Moreira is trying to buck Dre off.
Dre happy to just control the position for now.
Dre cracks Moreira with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Dre in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Moreira is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dr Dre!
In his post fight interview, Dr Dre started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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