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HFC: Fight Night 11 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Austin Lyle (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. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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145 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Lyle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Matsui Takamatsu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takamatsu throws a combination. Lyle tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Takamatsu throws a chopping leg kick but Lyle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takamatsu misses with a straight left.
Takamatsu darts in and clinches Lyle up against the cage.
Takamatsu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Takamatsu drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lyle gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lyle tries for a takedown but Takamatsu manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu prevents the takedown attempt.
Lyle 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 Austin Lyle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takamatsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short left from Takamatsu.
Lyle looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Takamatsu tries to land knees in the clinch but Lyle avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyle blocks a body shot from Takamatsu.
Takamatsu drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lyle wants to pass the guard but Takamatsu is keeping the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Lyle postures up.
Lyle looking to pass the guard.
Lyle won't allow Takamatsu to sweep him here.
Takamatsu looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Takamatsu keeping moving, preventing Lyle from controlling successfully.
Takamatsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyle is one step ahead there.
Takamatsu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu keeping moving, preventing Lyle from controlling successfully.
Lyle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takamatsu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Takamatsu trying to keep a closed guard but Lyle is proving a slippery customer.
Lyle pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takamatsu is keeping the position for now.
Takamatsu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lyle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Takamatsu seems keen to control Lyle's posture.
Takamatsu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lyle is one step ahead there.
Lyle cracks Takamatsu with a solid left hand.
Takamatsu 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.
Lyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lyle cracks Takamatsu with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyle looking to pass the guard.
Takamatsu wants to sweep but no luck.
Lyle scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takamatsu trying to keep a closed guard but Lyle is proving a slippery customer.
Takamatsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takamatsu working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lyle doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lyle manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Takamatsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Takamatsu, not yet.
Lyle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Takamatsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takamatsu looking for a sweep. Not yet Takamatsu, not yet.
Takamatsu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Takamatsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Takamatsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsui Takamatsu dominated that 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.
Takamatsu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lyle.
Takamatsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Lyle moves out of range of the strikes.
Lyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Takamatsu.
Takamatsu looks to land a left hand but Lyle moved out of range nicely.
Takamatsu misses with a double jab.
Takamatsu throws a nice looking combination but Lyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyle slips a straight right by Takamatsu.
Matsui Takamatsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Takamatsu lands with an uppercut that bounces Lyle off the cage and back into range.
Lyle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Takamatsu throws a lazy right hand but Lyle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Takamatsu looks to land a right hand but Lyle moved out of range.
Lyle walks into a straight right hand from Takamatsu.
Takamatsu cracks Lyle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Takamatsu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lyles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Takamatsu throws an off balance right hand
and Lyle decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takamatsu's guard.
Takamatsu is trying to keep Lyle in close.
Lyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lyle trying to control but Takamatsu is working from the bottom.
Takamatsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyle trying to control the position from guard on top but Takamatsu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takamatsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyle advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Takamatsu, who protects the arm well.
Takamatsu wants to control but Lyle postures up.
Matsui Takamatsu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lyle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lyle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lyle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Takamatsu tries to buck Lyle off but Lyle is having none of it.
Takamatsu gets back to half guard.
Takamatsu is trying to maintain the position but Lyle is very close to passing his half guard.
Takamatsu is staying active underneath Lyle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lyle wants to advance to full mount but Takamatsu doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Takamatsu 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Lyle 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.
Takamatsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lyle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Takamatsu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyle defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takamatsu working a defensive guard here.
Takamatsu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lyle wants to control from the top but Takamatsu keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Takamatsu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lyle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matsui Takamatsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Takamatsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Takamatsu wants to land a leg kick but Lyle is out of range.
We've been informed that Takamatsu has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Takamatsu scores with a jab.
Takamatsu has managed to clinch.
Takamatsu successfully pulls guard.
Lyle drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Takamatsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lyle has Takamatsu in his guard.
Lyle looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takamatsu decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lyle, up you get!
Lyle avoids the body shot from Takamatsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Takamatsu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matsui Takamatsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamatsu misses with a body shot.
Lyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Takamatsu with a jab.
Takamatsu looks to score with a jab to the body but Lyle is just out of range.
Takamatsu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Lyle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lyle blocks a low kick nicely.
Takamatsu throws a front kick aimed at Lyle's knee but Lyle avoids it well.
Takamatsu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Takamatsu is looking to clinch but Lyle is avoiding it.
Takamatsu tries to clinch up but Lyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Takamatsu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A good leg kick by Takamatsu.
The fighters circle momentarily. Takamatsu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takamatsu throws a jab when Lyle was well out of range.
Takamatsu misses with a series of wild punches.
Takamatsu tries to clinch but Lyle moves out of range.
Takamatsu throws the left hand but Lyle avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Takamatsu. Those never looked like landing.
Lyle keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Austin Lyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matsui Takamatsu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A cross from Takamatsu lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matsui Takamatsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Takamatsu 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matsui Takamatsu!
Matsui Takamatsu 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donovan Bagcal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Siss Morrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donovan Bagcal has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donovan Bagcal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Siss Morrow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrow clobbers Bagcal with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bagcal wants to clinch up but Morrow keeps it at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Morrow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bagcal doesn't seem phased though.
Jab, jab by Morrow - just one landing.
Morrow has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bagcal is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Morrow rushes Bagcal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Morrow can't break the clinch.
Morrow avoids the elbow strike from Bagcal, against the cage.
Bagcal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Morrow working aggressively here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bagcal - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Morrow is trying to drag Bagcal to the mat but Bagcal just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Morrow working aggressively here.
Morrow has a couple of punches blocked by Bagcal.
Morrow misses with the head strike.
Morrow has a couple of punches blocked by Bagcal.
Morrow takes an elbow to the forehead.
Morrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Bagcal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bagcal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Morrow prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagcal wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Morrow lands a left hand.
Bagcal throws a knee to the head but misses.
Morrow has clasped his hands together around Bagcal's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Morrow tries to score with some ground and pound. Bagcal controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sloppy strikes there by Morrow.
Morrow in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bagcal taking punishment in the form of punches.
Bagcal takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morrow tries for a kimura but Bagcal is defending well.
Bagcal 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.
Bagcal managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Morrow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagcal struggling a bit here.
Morrow scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Bagcal to see if he's OK.
Morrow is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bagcal has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morrow creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Morrow sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bagcal is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Morrow misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrow goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bagcal rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Morrow's guard! Nice work there by Bagcal!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morrow is on top in guard.
Morrow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morrow has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Morrow scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morrow throws an elbow that misses. Bagcal uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Morrow's guard. Nice move by Bagcal!
Morrow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bagcal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bagcal manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morrow is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Morrow doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Morrow looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bagcal is posturing up here but Morrow has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Bagcal tries to roll out but it's too tight and Bagcal has to tap! Slick submission there by Morrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Siss Morrow!
A relieved looking Siss Morrow thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Donovan Bagcal stepped up to the mic, saying 'all thanks and praises go out to my LORD JAH. without him nothing would be possible .BLESS'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Howard Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crazy comes to the cage accompanied by Mienteme. Igor Crazy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Howard Li!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crazy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Li misses with a series of wild punches.
Crazy clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Crazy fails to land.
Li has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Li's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Crazy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crazy.
That kick from Crazy tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
Li throws a shot from downtown. Crazy moves away and avoids it.
Crazy tries to clinch up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Crazy!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Li takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy tries to clinch but Li moves out of range.
Crazy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Li takes a step back to recover.
Li fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Igor Crazy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crazy misses with a body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li, as that shot connected.
Crazy is looking to clinch but Li is avoiding it.
Li scores with a sloppy right hand. Crazy should have avoided that one.
Li checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Crazy - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crazy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Crazy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crazy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Crazy as he connects with a hook.
Crazy throws a series of punches but Li avoids them all with ease.
Li on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crazy. Crazy obviously looking to wear him down.
Li throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazy is looking to slow Li down with leg kicks.
Crazy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Crazy misses.
Crazy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Li.
Crazy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crazy misses with a kick to the body.
Li connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crazy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Li's calf.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Li, as that shot connected.
Crazy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Li has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Crazy throws a leg kick but Li sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Crazy scores with a jab to the body.
Crazy misses with a double jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Crazy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Li takes a step back to recover.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Crazy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Li.
Li can't break the clinch.
Li blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch on the inside from Li fails to land.
Li wants to break free but Crazy has control.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Li avoids it.
A right handed body shot lands from Crazy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A frustrated look appears on Li's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Crazy keeps control of Li as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Li is looking to control Crazy's arms but Crazy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Li has his back to the cage.
Crazy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Crazy dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crazy ducks under a wild hook from Li.
Li connects with a body shot that sends Crazy's belly button to the back.
Li's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crazy swings widly with a right hand
so Li counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crazy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Li not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Crazy trying to control the position from guard on top but Li is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Li wants to sweep but no luck.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crazy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Li is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Crazy is controlling him.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Crazy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crazy stands up and waves to Li to follow him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy shoots in and gets a takedown into Li's guard.
Crazy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Li is trying to keep Crazy in close.
Li utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Li can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crazy controls the pace.
Crazy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Li swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crazy wants to control from the top but Li keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
A good leg kick by Crazy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Igor Crazy is winning the standup battle so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Li scores with a nice right hand.
Li tries to bum rush Crazy with a series of wild strikes but Crazy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Li misses with a few strikes there.
Li looks to throw the jab but Crazy is out of range.
Li misses with a hook. Crazy ducked under it nicely.
Some wild striking there from Li.
Crazy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sloppy strikes from Crazy. Those never looked like landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Howard Li is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crazy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Crazy throws a wild body kick that Li sees coming a mile off.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crazy.
Crazy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Li tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crazy lands with a slapping head kick.
Li stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Crazy.
Igor Crazy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crazy lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crazy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy scores with a jab to the head.
Li is rocked!
Li gets caught napping as Crazy dives in and scores a takedown. Li manages to retain guard.
Li is still in real trouble! Can Crazy finish him?
Crazy forces his way into half guard.
Nice strikes from Crazy there.
Li tries to roll over but Crazy keeps him under control.
Crazy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Li does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Crazy is working for a submission of some sort.
Crazy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Crazy is nestled in close to Li, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Crazy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crazy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Li knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Li wants to control but Crazy is keeping busy.
Crazy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Li is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Crazy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Crazy.
Li seems to have recovered his senses.
Crazy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Li swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crazy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Li is able to avoid easily.
Crazy clinches up against the cage.
Crazy missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Crazy prevents a body shot from Li.
Crazy tries to land knees in the clinch but Li avoids the damage to the body.
Li breaks from the clinch.
Crazy swings widly with a right hand
and Li counters with a shoot takedown. Crazy fights it but they end up in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy has his foot on Li's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Li works his way back into a safe position though.
Li stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Crazy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Li takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Crazy scores with a decent looking hook.
Li tries to move into range but Crazy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crazy tries a low kick but Li avoids it.
Crazy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That kick from Crazy tenderised Li's leg. Li is trying to keep his angry face on.
A slapping leg kick lands for Crazy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li looks to land a right hand but Crazy moved out of range.
Crazy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Li fails to land with a series of punches.
Li dodges the punch combination from Crazy.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Li checks the leg kick nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crazy.
Crazy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crazy rushes Li and presses him up against the cage.
Crazy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Li is defending well for now.
Li is looking to break free of the clinch but Crazy has double underhooks.
Crazy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Li.
Crazy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Li misses with a jab, cross combination.
Li throws a series of strikes that have Crazy backpedaling.
Li looks to land a right hand but Crazy moved out of range.
Li might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A punch combination from Li misses.
Nice shot lands for Crazy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crazy, right into the meat.
Crazy keeps Li at a distance using the push kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Li takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Crazy.
Li tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Li takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crazy connects with an inside leg kick.
Li just misses with a punch to the body.
Li on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Crazy wants to clinch up but Li keeps it at a distance.
Igor Crazy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An inside leg kick lands from Crazy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crazy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Howard Li has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Li takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Crazy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Crazy 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Crazy!
A determined Igor Crazy didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uruk Owraa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uruk Owraa is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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29
170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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21
180 lbs
7 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Uruk Owraa!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Michael keeps the fight on the outside.
Owraa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Michael fails with a takedown attempt.
Owraa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Owraa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Owraa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Owraa fails to land with a series of punches.
Owraa lands a jab-cross combination.
Owraa looks to throw the jab but Michael is out of range.
Uruk Owraa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Owraa.
Michael fails to land the takedown.
Owraa stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason Michael. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michael looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael throws the kick towards the body but Owraa avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Owraa is looking to break free of the clinch but Michael has double underhooks.
Owraa blocks a body shot from Michael.
Owraa wants to take the fight to the mat but Michael manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Owraa looking for a takedown.
Michael successfully pulls guard.
Michael will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Michael looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Owraa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Michael pushes a forearm under Owraa's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Owraa is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jason Michael!
The defeated Uruk Owraa had this to say: 'I did not get to drink the blood of my opponent but I promise Il be back to take his soul.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Jaa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umbrella Leg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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162 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Jaa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Umbrella Leg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leg has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jaa has closed the distance and engaged Leg in a clinch.
Jaa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Jaa manages to end up in side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Jaa in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Leg tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jaa wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Leg is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Leg keeps trying to improve his position.
Leg wants to control but Jaa postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leg sneaks back into half guard.
Leg is pressing down on Jaa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leg is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Jaa frees his head nicely. Oh but Leg has switched to an armbar! Jaa is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Umbrella Leg!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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Brawler
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McTavish scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice uppercut lands for McTavish. That snapped Angle's head back.
It looks like Kurt Angle has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
A big left from Angle misses.
Angle tries to land a front kick but McTavish steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McTavish connects with a jab.
Angle slips a jab from McTavish.
McTavish uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Angle.
Angle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McTavish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from McTavish misses the target.
Angle looks to score with a jab to the body but McTavish is just out of range.
Angle takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Angle takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Angle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McTavish sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Angle throws a hook but McTavish blocks it.
Angle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
McTavish is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McTavish defending well though.
McTavish tries to kick Angle off but Angle keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Angle definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McTavish avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Angle.
McTavish taking some punishment here, with Angle in his half guard.
McTavish is looking to escape.
Angle not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McTavish does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Angle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McTavish's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Angle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McTavish blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angle.
Angle trying to control from half guard but McTavish is working away.
McTavish makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
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!
Angle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Angle is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
McTavish wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle is stalling here. McTavish is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Angle seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McTavish has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Angle can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McTavish decides to stand back up.
McTavish steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Angle.
Angle swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McTavish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurt Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Angle has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle walks into a jab.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but McTavish shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McTavish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McTavish.
McTavish lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McTavish bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Angle misses
and McTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McTavish scores with a hook.
Angle is rocked!
Angle moves out of range as McTavish strikes.
Oh Angle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McTavish might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McTavish misses with a hook.
McTavish has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Angle is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Angle avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McTavish misses with a hook. Angle ducked under it nicely.
Angle dives in for a single leg takedown but McTavish sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McTavish is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Angle pushes off an throws an elbow but McTavish leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McTavish pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McTavish is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Angle had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
McTavish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Angle uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McTavish.
A telegraphed right hand from McTavish misses the target.
Angle seems to have got his legs back now.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Angle is breathing heavily.
McTavish works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Angle walks straight into a right hand from McTavish - that's dropped him! McTavish jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Angle from any more punishment! Angle complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Donald McTavish!
Donald McTavish 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogue Four (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronnie Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wayne has chosen Something in the Way by Nirvana as his entrance music. 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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34
190 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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37
183 lbs
19 - 12 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
Excellent 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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rogue Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronnie Wayne!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Four moves in looking to clinch but Wayne pushes him off.
Wayne getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wayne throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wayne scores with a shot to the body.
Four shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wayne sprawls well. Wayne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Four gets slowly back to his feet.
Wayne avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Four misses with a takedown
and Wayne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wayne scoring well with a low kick there.
Four steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Four takes a swing at Wayne's ribcage but misses.
Wayne tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Four is able to avoid easily.
Wayne connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wayne wants to improve his position but Four is controlling well.
Four trying to pass the guard but Wayne defending well.
Four working over Wayne with some ground and pound. Wayne looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Four is keen to just control but Wayne is a slippery customer.
Four thows a huge punch but Wayne dodges it nicely.
Four not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wayne is looking to improve his position.
Wayne has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Four is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Wayne to regain full guard.
Four with a flurry of punches that miss.
Four is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wayne is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wayne has escaped and now he's on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Four is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Wayne trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
Wayne postures up.
Four throws his legs up looking for a submission but Wayne uses it to pass to side control.
My spies in Nelson Fight Camp inform me that Wayne has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wayne trying to control the action but Four is working from the bottom.
Four is trying to work for a sweep but Wayne has mounted him!
Four really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Four holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Wayne tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Four wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Four is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at BLKOUT Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Four tries to roll but Wayne sticks to his back.
Four 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.
Wayne controls the position.
Four breaks Wayne's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wayne looking to hit a scissor sweep but Four is one step ahead there.
Wayne is controlling Four's posture.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Four is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wayne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wayne is trying to keep Four in close.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ronnie Wayne has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Four is looking to clinch.
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 Rogue Four will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Four tries to clinch up
and Wayne counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Four keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ronnie Wayne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wayne misses with a right hand
and Four counters with a takedown into side control.
Four throws an elbow but Wayne slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four is trying to get an arm triangle but Wayne is defending well.
Wayne is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Four tries to advance to mount but can't.
Wayne is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Four tries to move to full mount but Wayne actually manages to regain half guard.
Four is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wayne actively working from the bottom here.
Wayne wants to control but Four is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Four thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Four is looking to advance position but Wayne won't allow it.
Four looks to land a strike but Wayne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four pushing down on Wayne's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wayne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Four looks to land a strike but Wayne avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wayne is trying to control the position but Four postures up.
Four wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Four throws a big right hand that misses.
Four is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Four throws a big elbow that misses.
Wayne not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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!
Four postures up in Wayne's guard and throws a big left but Wayne blocks it.
Wayne working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Four.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four tries to free his leg and advance position but Wayne is retaining full guard.
Wayne pulls Four in close to prevent any damage.
Four with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Four looking to sit in guard and control but Wayne gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wayne wants to control from the top but Four keeps moving.
Wayne drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wayne jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wayne postures up.
Wayne trying to control but Four is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wayne stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Four swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wayne slips nicely into half guard.
Wayne performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Four is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wayne is keen to just control but Four is a slippery customer.
Wayne is stalling here. Four is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Wayne seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Four has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rogue Four dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Wayne throws an off balance right hand
and Four counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wayne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Four staying out of range there.
Four ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Four gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wayne counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wayne explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Four looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wayne misses with a body kick.
Wayne misses with a wild body shot.
Wayne misses with a hook
and Four moves into the clinch.
Wayne misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wayne.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne lands an elbow inside.
Four dodges an elbow strike from Wayne.
Wayne is pressed up against the cage. Four has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wayne down to the mat. Wayne avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Four steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wayne.
Four throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wayne was covering up waiting for the punch and Four finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Four keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wayne's head.
Four throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wayne works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wayne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Four postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Four accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Four postures up in Wayne's guard and throws a big left but Wayne blocks it.
Four wants to pass the guard but Wayne is keeping the position.
Wayne is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Four looking to pass the guard.
Wayne wants to improve his position but instead Four has moved into half guard.
Ronnie Wayne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Four not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Four winds up and cracks Wayne with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Four wants to pass to mount but Wayne is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four drops an elbow to the side of Wayne's head.
Wayne wants to control but Four is keeping busy.
Four misses with a head shot. Wayne uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wayne is adopting a defensive guard.
Wayne escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Four gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Four trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four with a nice head shot there.
Wayne doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Rogue Four overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Four throwing strikes from guard but Wayne blocks nicely.
Four throwing strikes but missing.
Four is looking to work some ground and pound but Wayne has wrist control.
Rogue Four is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Four advances to half guard.
Wayne tries to roll over but Four keeps him under control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Four maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wayne could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Four has cracked it and Wayne is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Four!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogue Four!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Gorden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeremy Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Jeff Gorden!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Henderson.
Gorden slips under a jab from Henderson.
Gorden closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Henderson did well to prevent Gorden getting side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Gorden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Henderson sees it coming and defends easily.
Gorden seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Henderson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jeff Gorden!
After winning the bout, Jeff Gorden thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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