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HFC: 24 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Fawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj Mahal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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154 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Patrick Fawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Taj Mahal!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahal throws out a leg kick but Fawn moves out of range and Mahal only half commits.
A leg kick checked by Mahal.
Mahal looks to score with a jab to the body but Fawn is just out of range.
Fawn scores with a jab to the body.
Fawn looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Fawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fawn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahal's head.
Mahal keeping moving, preventing Fawn from controlling successfully.
Mahal told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Mahal is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fawn wants to control from the top but Mahal keeps moving.
Fawn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mahal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fawn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fawn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fawn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fawn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fawn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fawn is one step ahead there.
Fawn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mahal working for a triangle but Fawn defends it easily.
Fawn postures up in Mahal's guard and throws a big left but Mahal blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahal preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mahal has control of Fawn's left arm, preventing Fawn from doing any damage.
Mahal working for a triangle but Fawn defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahal looking for a guillotine here but Fawn defends easily.
Fawn stays in close to Mahal's body and controls the position.
Fawn pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mahal is keeping the position for now.
Fawn trying to control but Mahal is working from the bottom.
Fawn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahal wants to stand up but Fawn is controlling him.
Fawn landing with the ground and pound.
Fawn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Mahal has an active guard here but Fawn has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahal gets back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fawn landing some decent shots from guard.
Mahal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fawn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fawn wants to control from the top but Mahal keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fawn is aware though and is defending well.
Mahal keeping moving, preventing Fawn from controlling successfully.
Mahal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fawn is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mahal.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mahal is trying to control Fawn's posture but Fawn avoids it.
Mahal tries to bench press Fawn off him but Fawn keeps the position.
Mahal is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fawn connects with a decent elbow.
Fawn working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mahal can't do much from the bottom here.
Fawn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahal keeps working.
Mahal gets back to half guard.
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 Patrick Fawn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Mahal throws a body punch but Fawn moves out of range.
Mahal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahal misses with the combination.
Fawn throws a low kick, looking for Mahal's leg but Mahal calmly moves out of range.
Mahal lands with a nice body punch.
Mahal scores with a jab to the body.
Fawn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mahal.
Taj Mahal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahal misses with a kick to the body.
Mahal steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fawn. That one must have hurt.
Fawn scores with a head kick.
Mahal attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mahal throws a front kick aimed at Fawn's knee but Fawn avoids it well.
Fawn lands a head kick. Mahal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mahal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fawn moves away.
Mahal is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fawn rather than just go for the knockout.
Mahal does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawn lands a nice looking body kick.
Mahal misses with a low kick as Fawn jumps back.
Fawn looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahal is just out of range.
Mahal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fawn throws a head kick but Mahal moves out of range.
Mahal shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mahal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fawn manages to avoid it.
Mahal swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fawn misses with a body kick.
Fawn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mahal.
Mahal misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fawn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fawn connects with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fawn chips away with some ground and pound.
Fawn is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fawn keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mahal's head.
Mahal keeping moving, preventing Fawn from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahal working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fawn has passed into half guard!
Mahal is trying to control but Fawn manages to pass to mount!
Mahal taking shots to the head.
Fawn with a couple of short strikes.
Mahal wants to hold on but Fawn pushes him away.
Fawn lands a heavy elbow.
Fawn putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Mahal in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mahal working to try and regain half guard.
Mahal wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Fawn prevents Mahal from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahal sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Mahal looking for submissions off his back.
Fawn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fawn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Mahal looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mahal looking for a kimura from the bottom but Fawn passes into side control!
Fawn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fawn is looking to take a break and control but Mahal is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mahal struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahal is looking for a sweep.
Fawn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahal keeps working.
Fawn controls the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mahal tries to escape but Fawn is in control.
Mahal tries to bench press Fawn off him but Fawn keeps the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mahal can't do much from the bottom here.
Fawn trying to control the position but Mahal is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Fawn dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fawn lands a front kick.
Fawn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fawn checks a leg kick nicely.
Mahal throws a leg kick but Fawn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fawn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fawn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mahal is out of range and Fawn settles back down.
Mahal throws a leg kick that misses.
Fawn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mahal tries to score with a low kick but Fawn moves his leg out of the way.
Fawn lands a head kick!
Fawn scores with a jab.
Fawn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahal.
Fawn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Patrick Fawn is winning the standup battle so far.
Mahal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fawn moves away.
Mahal avoids the body shot from Fawn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fawn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahal throws a lazy uppercut
and Fawn counters with a low kick, right behind Mahal 's knee.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fawn, right into the meat.
Mahal misses the jab.
Fawn scores with a head kick. Mahal tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fawn, right into the meat.
Fawn looks for the body kick but Mahal saw that one coming.
Mahal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fawn throws the left hand but Mahal avoids the punch easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fawn.
Mahal takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Fawn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fawn just misses with a punch to the body.
Fawn checks the leg kick.
Mahal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fawn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fawn ducks right into an uppercut from Mahal.
Mahal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A leg kick checked by Fawn.
Fawn checks a low kick from Mahal.
Fawn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fawn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fawn.
Mahal takes a swing at Fawn's ribcage but misses.
Fawn throws a body kick that misses.
Fawn does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Mahal moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mahal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Patrick Fawn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mahal misses with a looping right.
Fawn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahal throws an off balance right hand
and Fawn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fawn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mahal is out of range.
Taj Mahal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Mahal misses.
Mahal checks a leg kick nicely.
Mahal pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fawn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahal misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mahal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mahal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Fawn as he connects with a hook.
Fawn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Fawn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mahal throws an off balance right hand
and Fawn counters with a nice leg kick.
Fawn avoids the body shot from Mahal.
Mahal thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fawn moves away from the strike by Mahal.
Mahal takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fawn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mahal was well out of range. Poor timing from Fawn.
Fawn cracks Mahal with a good jab.
Mahal misses with a hook
and Fawn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fawn connects with a single shot there.
Mahal is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahal takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mahal is still on wobbly legs! Can Fawn finish him?
Mahal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fawn cracks the inside of Mahal's front leg.
Mahal seems to have recovered his senses.
Good leg kick by Fawn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fawn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mahal's calf.
Mahal takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fawn lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mahal's sensitive parts.
Fawn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mahal looks to land a left hand but Fawn moved out of range nicely.
Mahal throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fawn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fawn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fawn tries to close the distance and clinch but Mahal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good leg kick by Fawn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Fawn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fawn has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Fawn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Ridela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Fransco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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149 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Ridela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tyler Fransco!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ridela shoots in and drives through. Fransco sprawls well.
Fransco shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fransco showed some decent athleticism there.
Ridela is looking to control Fransco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ridela avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Ridela manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fransco tries to free his leg and advance position but Ridela is retaining full guard.
Ridela working for a triangle but Fransco defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fransco wants to stand but Ridela is controlling his posture from full guard.
Ridela looking for a triangle here. Fransco is fighting it but it looks tight! Ridela pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fransco is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricky Ridela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Suleman Pokong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Born in the USA. 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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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Suleman Pokong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokong gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Pokong scores with a shoulder strike.
Pokong breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins has a takedown stuffed.
Pokong rushes Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jenkins is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pokong is pressed up against the cage. Jenkins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pokong down to the mat. Pokong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Suleman Pokong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Jenkins.
Jenkins motions for Pokong to come forward. Jenkins throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Pokong misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Pokong is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
Jenkins throws a lazy right hand but Pokong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pokong takes a swing at Jenkins's ribcage but misses.
Pokong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jenkins takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Ryan Jenkins has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jenkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokong thumps Jenkins with a low kick.
Jenkins missing with a left hand there. Pokong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pokong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pokong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jenkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pokong moves away.
Pokong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jenkins is fending him off so far but Pokong persists. Nope, Jenkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Pokong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jenkins. Jenkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Pokong gets tackled into the cage by Jenkins. Jenkins maintains the clinch.
Our sources have told us that Pokong has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Jenkins working hard to break the clinch.
Jenkins is trying to push Pokong away but Pokong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pokong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pokong fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pokong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenkins.
Jenkins looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pokong is fending him off so far but Jenkins persists. Nope, Pokong circles away and we're back to standing.
Jenkins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jenkins looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokong lands with a shot to the body.
Pokong scores with a hook to the body. Jenkins takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pokong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pokong lands with a good body shot.
Jenkins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jenkins wants it to stay on the feet.
Pokong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jenkins.
Pokong clinches.
Jenkins is looking for a takedown.
Pokong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jenkins drops his hands momentarily and Pokong takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Pokong. No joy for Jenkins on that attempt.
Pokong punishes Jenkins's body with a nice straight punch.
Pokong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jenkins is trying desperately to land a takedown but Pokong is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Jenkins.
Pokong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jenkins backs up against the cage.
Pokong is looking to wear down Jenkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Pokong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jenkins sprawls well. Jenkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pokong gets slowly back to his feet.
Pokong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokong scores with a body shot.
Jenkins dodges the punch combination from Pokong.
Pokong lands with a straight right. Jenkins didn't see that one coming.
Pokong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pokong lands a right hook to the body.
Pokong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pokong takes the fight into the clinch.
Pokong breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins misses with a double jab.
Jenkins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pokong circles away quickly and effectively.
Pokong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pokong comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pokong scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jenkins doesn't seem bothered though.
Pokong connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pokong scores with a shot to the body.
Pokong lands a body shot.
Pokong lands a right hook to the body.
Pokong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jenkins is trying to force a seperation but Pokong has the dominant position.
Pokong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jenkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pokong.
Pokong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jenkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jenkins tries to keep at a distance but Pokong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pokong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Suleman Pokong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Jenkins's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pokong throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pokong is looking to clinch but Jenkins is avoiding it.
Jenkins is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pokong.
Jenkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jenkins.
Pokong is letting Jenkins control him for a moment.
Jenkins goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Pokong has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jenkins but great work by Pokong.
Pokong working the ground and pound but Jenkins is defending the strikes.
Jenkins tries to buck Pokong off but Pokong is having none of it.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Pokong is looking to take a break and control but Jenkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins wants to get back to his feet.
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.
Pokong trying to control the action but Jenkins is working from the bottom.
Pokong has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Pokong closes the distance and clinches.
Jenkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Pokong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pokong works over Jenkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pokong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokong is looking to slow Jenkins down with leg kicks.
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!
Pokong has managed to clinch.
Jenkins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pokong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Pokong. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheers as Pokong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jenkins doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Ryan Jenkins's cut even more.
Jenkins misses with a two punch combination.
Nice body kick from Pokong.
The fighters circle, before Pokong throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jenkins's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Pokong lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Suleman Pokong!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lop Lopp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Maurer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Lop Lopp has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Lop Lopp seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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20
213 lbs
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205 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lop Lopp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Maurer!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopp shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maurer can do anything to dispel that myth.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lopp thows a huge punch but Maurer dodges it nicely.
Lopp not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lopp throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Maurer trying to hold on to Lopp's head to control him but Lopp postures up.
Lopp missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Maurer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lopp throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Maurer is trying to stand back up but Lopp is controlling him
Maurer is trying to maintain the position but Lopp is very close to passing his half guard.
Lopp in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Maurer tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lopp!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lop Lopp!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Takahiro Jouda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chancelor Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett has chosen Smoke Again as his entrance music. 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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166 lbs
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154 lbs
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Takahiro Jouda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chancelor Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bennett throws a right hand that Jouda ducks under and follows up with a left that Jouda also avoids with ease.
Chancelor Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jouda scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bennett throws a hook to the side of Jouda's head but Jouda sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jouda misses the jab.
Bennett thumps Jouda with a low kick.
Jouda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bennett connects with a leg kick. Jouda looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jouda takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jouda has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bennett slaps away a takedown attempt from Jouda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jouda throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennett.
Bennett dodges the punch combination from Jouda.
Jouda has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennett.
Jouda ducks right into an uppercut from Bennett.
Jouda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bennett moves away.
Jouda steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bennett. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jouda ducks under a wild hook from Bennett.
Jouda chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennett can pounce on him.
Jouda misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bennett gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bennett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jouda manages to get himself to full guard.
Jouda pushes a forearm under Bennett's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Bennett is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Takahiro Jouda!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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193 lbs
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185 lbs
11 - 13 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Souza!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Souza trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Souza might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Aguilar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Souza works over Aguilar with some ground and pound from guard.
Aguilar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Souza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Souza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aguilar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Souza manages to regain half guard. Good 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!
Aguilar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aguilar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar prevents Souza from improving his position.
Aguilar is trying to work for a kimura but Souza is defending well.
Aguilar seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Souza is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergio Aguilar!
Sergio Aguilar took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brad Bandridge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wolf's entrance music is JMT- Blood Runs Cold. A fine choice. Bandridge has chosen 6 pack of beer- Hank 3 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
184 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brad Bandridge!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandridge swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bandridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Bandridge misses with a wild combination.
Bandridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wolf.
Wolf connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bandridge has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandridge manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick from Wolf misses.
Wolf's corner calls for a 1-2. Wolf obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bandridge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wolf.
Bandridge misses with the combination.
Wolf misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lands a jab to Bandridge's midsection.
Wolf throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wolf stuns Bandridge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wolf connects with a crisp jab.
Wolf throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bandridge takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Robert Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Bandridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandridge misses with a double jab.
Wolf lands with a nice body punch.
Brad Bandridge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf thuds his right hand into Bandridge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wolf cracks Bandridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandridge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wolf cracks Bandridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wolf looks to score with a jab to the body but Bandridge is just out of range.
Bandridge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wolf.
Wolf shoots in but Bandridge avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It looks like Wolf has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wolf takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bandridge moves out of range as Wolf strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking to clinch but Bandridge is avoiding it.
Wolf has closed the distance and engaged Bandridge in a clinch.
Wolf digs a right hand underneath Bandridge's ribcage. Bandridge let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bandridge has had enough of the clinch but Wolf keeps him there for the moment.
Wolf keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bandridge's efforts to push away.
Bandridge wants to stall.
Wolf tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Wolf.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolf lands a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wolf lands a shot to the body.
Good body shot from Wolf.
Bandridge takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf misses with a body punch.
Wolf lands with a left to the head.
Bandridge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wolf lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wolf pushes Bandridge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wolf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandridges head.
Wolf tries a body shot but Bandridge blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wolf dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Wolf throws a shot from downtown. Bandridge moves away and avoids it.
Bandridge stuffs the takedown.
Wolf takes a swing at Bandridge's ribcage but misses.
Bandridge avoids the body shot from Wolf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Bandridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
Wolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolf throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bandridge counters with a one-two to the body.
Wolf lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandridge rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wolf counters with a right hand to the body.
Bandridge misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wolf scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bandridge looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Wolf connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bandridge's hands.
Wolf goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A slow jab from Wolf misses its intended target.
Wolf lands a body shot.
A big right from Wolf misses.
Bandridge looks to throw the jab but Wolf is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandridge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wolf misses with an uppercut. Bandridge saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wolf. Bandridge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wolf instigates a clinch.
Wolf lands a left hand.
Wolf prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wolf presses Bandridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Bandridge fails to land.
Wolf tries to work over Bandridge's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wolf scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from Wolf.
Bandridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandridge tries to stall but Wolf uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Wolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Bandridge backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wolf is leaning against Bandridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wolf pushes Bandridge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bandridge is breathing heavily.
Bandridge takes an elbow to the temple.
Bandridge is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bandridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wolf fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wolf misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wolf shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wolf tries to pass to full mount but Bandridge defends it.
Bandridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bandridge gets back to full guard.
Bandridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bandridge keeping moving, preventing Wolf from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bandridge looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wolf puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Wolf 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!
Bandridge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brad Bandridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wolf lands a jab to the nose.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandridge manages to avoid it.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandridge manages to avoid it.
Wolf is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bandridge sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wolf lands a slapping body shot.
Wolf misses with a hook
and Bandridge counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Wolf clinches up with Bandridge and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandridge wants to stall.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Wolf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wolf lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wolf.
Still in the clinch, Wolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from Wolf.
Bandridge wants to stall.
A short body shot lands from Wolf as the two fighters clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Wolf as Bandridge tries to tie him up.
Wolf pushes Bandridge back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Wolf.
Wolf presses Bandridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wolf lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf lands a left hand.
Bandridge is working for takedown but Wolf is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bandridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wolf keeps control of Bandridge as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolf gets through Bandridge's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bandridge.
Wolf is struggling to control the position.
Wolf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bandridge gets underhooks to prevent Wolf's takedown attempt.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bandridge backwards.
Wolf digs a right hand into Bandridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bandridge's gas tank.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bandridges head.
Wolf lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is stalling here.
Bandridge tries for a takedown but Wolf manages to get underhooks.
Bandridge looking to slow down the pace here.
Nice body punch from Wolf - that landed with a thud.
Bandridge is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Wolf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bandridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bandridge lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wolf circles away quickly and effectively.
Wolf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bandridge manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Bandridge throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandridge lands with an overhand left.
Bandridge throws a series of punches but Wolf avoids them all with ease.
Bandridge throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wolf sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolf misses with a hook.
Wolf swings for the body but Bandridge moves out of range.
Wolf misses with a straight right.
Wolf lands a jab to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wolf throws a shot to the body.
Wolf lands a nice shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Wolf showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wolf 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Wolf!
Robert Wolf thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Brad Bandridge spoke after the fight, saying 'I must have really underestimated you Good fuckin Job.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dino Lykourgos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Dino Lykourgos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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280 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hector Hernandez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dino Lykourgos!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lykourgos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lykourgos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hernandez with a hook.
Dino Lykourgos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez cracks Lykourgos with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been told by Hernandez's head coaches at The Boom Boom Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
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!
Hernandez instigates a clinch.
Hernandez is working Lykourgos over against the cage.
Hernandez prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hernandez lands an elbow just above Lykourgos 's eye.
Lykourgos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hernandez putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lykourgos in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lykourgos wants to take the fight to the mat but Hernandez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lykourgos is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hernandez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hector Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dino Lykourgos.
Hernandez lands a nice elbow.
Hernandez lands a shot to the body.
Lykourgos looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez lands a damaging elbow.
Lykourgos is rocked!
It looks like Dino Lykourgos has been cut.
Hernandez lands a hook that snaps the head of Lykourgos backwards.
Lykourgos is still on wobbly legs! Can Hernandez finish him?
Hernandez lands a nice knee to the body.
Hernandez loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Lykourgos senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hector Hernandez!
Hector Hernandez retains his super heavyweight title!
Hector Hernandez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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