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LFC 53 - Bulwiha vs Holmes PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimi Boubacar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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198 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Great low kicks
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good elbows
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimi Boubacar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Noel!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boubacar cracks the inside of Noel's front leg.
Noel tries to clinch there but Boubacar circles away.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boubacar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noel wants to clinch.
Boubacar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boubacar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been told by Boubacar's head coaches at The Cave Fighting Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noel tries to clinch there but Boubacar circles away.
Noel tries to clinch but Boubacar is having none of it.
Boubacar keeps the fight on the outside.
Noel closes the distance but Boubacar moves to the side
and Boubacar counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noel lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Jimi Boubacar has been cut.
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boubacar.
Boubacar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noel misses with a knee strike.
Boubacar is looking to break free of the clinch but Noel has double underhooks.
Boubacar is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
Boubacar can't break the clinch.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Noel trying to land knees to the body.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but Boubacar blocks with his arms.
Boubacar is looking to break free of the clinch but Noel has double underhooks.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boubacar blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel landing knees to the body.
Boubacar has had enough of the clinch but Noel keeps him there for the moment.
Noel trying to land knees to the body.
Boubacar blocks the elbow strike.
Boubacar working hard to break the clinch.
Noel has Boubacar pressed against the cage, preventing Boubacar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boubacar is trying to push Noel away but Noel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boubacar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boubacar is defending well for now.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Boubacar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noel has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boubacar seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Noel can turn it around.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boubacar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boubacar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boubacar takes a knee to the side of the body.
Boubacar tries to break free but Noel pushes him back against the cage.
Boubacar working hard to break the clinch.
Noel misses with a knee strike.
Noel prevents Boubacar from breaking the clinch.
Boubacar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boubacar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but Boubacar blocks with his arms.
Boubacar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boubacar managing to block the knees to the body from Noel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel looking to throw knees to the head but Boubacar is blocking nicely.
Noel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boubacar avoids it.
Boubacar is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boubacar blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boubacar blocks it with crossed arms.
Boubacar avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Boubacar wants to break free but Noel has control.
Boubacar is trying to break the clinch but Noel has him pressed against the cage.
Boubacar tries to break free but Noel pushes him back against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Boubacar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Boubacar blocks it.
Boubacar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Noel landing knees to the head.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Boubacar's defenses.
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boubacar.
Boubacar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubacar wants to break free but Noel has control.
Noel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boubacar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Boubacar in his tracks for a moment.
Boubacar wants to break free but Noel has control.
Noel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boubacar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boubacar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boubacar has had enough of the clinch but Noel keeps him there for the moment.
Boubacar wants to break free but Noel has control.
Boubacar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Boubacar tries to break the clinch but Noel is controlling the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Boubacar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Noel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimi Boubacar's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Noel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Noel tries to clinch but Boubacar moves away
and Boubacar counters with an outside leg kick.
Boubacar circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boubacar counters with a nice uppercut.
Hank Noel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boubacar lands a jab to the head.
A combination from Boubacar does no damage.
Noel tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boubacar keeps the fight on the outside.
Boubacar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Boubacar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boubacar thinks about countering with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boubacar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Noel.
Noel closes the distance and pushes Boubacar back into the cage.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Noel keeps control of Boubacar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boubacar is trying to push Noel away but Noel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Boubacar blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Boubacar is trying to break free.
Noel tries to land knees in the clinch but Boubacar avoids the damage to the body.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but Boubacar blocks with his arms.
Hank Noel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boubacar is looking to break free of the clinch but Noel has double underhooks.
Boubacar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boubacar is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
Boubacar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noel with a knee to the head.
Boubacar tries to circle away but Noel has him pinned against the cage.
Noel crunches a lovely knee into Boubacar's ribcage.
Boubacar is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
Boubacar wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Boubacar can't break the clinch.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boubacar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boubacar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Noel working Boubacar over with knees to the body.
Boubacar wants to get back to striking at distance but Noel won't allow it.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Boubacar takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boubacar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boubacar avoiding damage as Noel throws knees to the body.
Noel tries to land knees in the clinch but Boubacar avoids the damage to the body.
Boubacar wants to break free but Noel has control.
Boubacar blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boubacar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boubacar is defending well for now.
Boubacar avoiding damage as Noel throws knees to the body.
Noel is breathing heavily.
Noel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boubacar's efforts to push away.
A frustrated look appears on Boubacar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boubacar is defending well for now.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Noel missing with knees to the body.
Boubacar is trying to break the clinch but Noel is controlling him.
Noel unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boubacar.
Boubacar is trying to break the clinch but Noel is controlling him.
Boubacar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boubacar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boubacar blocks the elbow strike.
Boubacar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boubacar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boubacar managing to block the knees to the body from Noel.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Boubacar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noel has him pressed against the cage.
Noel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Boubacar has had enough of the clinch but Noel keeps him there for the moment.
Boubacar has had enough of the clinch but Noel keeps him there for the moment.
Noel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boubacar's efforts to push away.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Noel trying to land knees to the body.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boubacar blocks it with crossed arms.
Noel has Boubacar pressed against the cage, preventing Boubacar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boubacar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Noel wants to clinch up but Boubacar keeps it at a distance.
Boubacar thinks about countering with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Noel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jimi Boubacar's cut.
That's time! Boubacar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boubacar, right into the meat.
Boubacar tries to keep at a distance but Noel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Noel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Noel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Noel lands a nice elbow.
Noel prevents Boubacar from breaking the clinch.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Noel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boubacar is defending well for now.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Boubacar is trying to break the clinch but Noel has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel trying to land knees to the body.
Noel trying to land knees to the body.
Noel lands a good knee to the midsection. Boubacar won't want to take too many of those.
Boubacar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noel misses with a knee strike.
Noel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boubacar avoiding damage as Noel throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Boubacar working hard to break the clinch.
Noel missing with knees to the body.
Boubacar tries to break free but Noel pushes him back against the cage.
Noel tries to land knees in the clinch but Boubacar avoids the damage to the body.
Boubacar blocks an elbow strike.
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boubacar.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boubacar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boubacar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Noel has him pressed against the cage.
Noel prevents Boubacar from breaking the clinch.
Boubacar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boubacar avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Boubacar blocks it.
Noel tries to land knees in the clinch but Boubacar avoids the damage to the body.
Noel keeps control of Boubacar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boubacar working hard to break the clinch.
Jimi Boubacar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boubacar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Boubacar is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
Boubacar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Noel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Boubacar's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boubacar avoids it.
Boubacar avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Boubacar tries to circle away but Noel has him pinned against the cage.
Noel keeps control of Boubacar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Noel trying to land knees to the body.
Noel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Boubacar blocks it with crossed arms.
Boubacar tries to break free but Noel pushes him back against the cage.
Boubacar tries to break the clinch but Noel is controlling the position.
Boubacar tries to break the clinch but Noel is controlling the position.
Boubacar managing to block the knees to the body from Noel.
Boubacar can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boubacar wants to get back to striking at distance but Noel won't allow it.
Noel prevents Boubacar from breaking the clinch.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Boubacar blocks it.
Boubacar is trying to break the clinch but Noel is controlling him.
Noel tries to land knees in the clinch but Boubacar avoids the damage to the body.
Boubacar avoiding damage as Noel throws knees to the body.
Noel scores with a knee to the head.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Boubacar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boubacar avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Boubacar avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Boubacar.
Noel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boubacar has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boubacar tries to break the clinch but Noel is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Boubacar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boubacar wants to break the clinch but can't.
Boubacar on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Noel tries a knee to the head but Boubacar blocks it.
Noel prevents Boubacar from breaking the clinch.
Boubacar blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boubacar is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
Boubacar is trying to break free.
Boubacar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noel tries to land a knee to the head but Boubacar blocks with his arms.
Noel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Boubacar's efforts to push away.
Boubacar is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boubacar avoiding damage as Noel throws knees to the body.
Hank Noel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boubacar is looking to break free of the clinch but Noel has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Noel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Noel winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Noel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JoJo Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Buhler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Buhler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JoJo Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Buhler!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buhler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kush avoids a kick to the body.
Buhler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kush's head backwards.
Kush takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kush is breathing heavily.
Buhler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kush at a distance.
Buhler digs a good body shot into Kush's ribs.
Buhler scores with a nice body kick.
A head kick by Buhler - that's a beauty! Kush is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Buhler can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Buhler!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Numero Deux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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279 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raju Armo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Numero Deux!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Deux connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Raju Armo has been cut.
Armo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Deux lands a big right hand that sends Armo crashing to the mat! Deux stays standing though and waves Armo back to his feet!
Armo is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deux cracks Armo with a left hook right on the temple and Armo goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Deux lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Armo is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Numero Deux!
During a confident post fight interview, Numero Deux thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sam Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Teach (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hall might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sam Hall. 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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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edward Teach!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Teach shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
Hall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Teach.
Teach shoots in looking for a takedown but Hall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Teach's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sam Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Teach.
Hall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hall 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.
Hall scores with a kick to the midsection.
Teach fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Teach takes a jab right on the kisser.
Teach fails to land the takedown.
Edward Teach seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Hall does it's job there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hall.
Hall jabs at Teach's body.
Teach misses with a takedown
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hall throws out a powerful jab.
Teach goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
Hall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hall scores with a jab.
Teach is rocked!
Hall digs a good body shot into Teach's ribs.
Teach is still on wobbly legs! Can Hall finish him?
Hall fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Teach to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Teach looks to clinch but Hall throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Teach taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Sam Hall!
A very excited looking Sam Hall made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ademir Azevado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blagojevic Batakovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ademir Azevado has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ademir Azevado seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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160 lbs
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153 lbs
10 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ademir Azevado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blagojevic Batakovic!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Azevado misses with a body shot.
Batakovic tries to bum rush Azevado with a series of wild strikes but Azevado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Batakovic fails with an attempt to clinch.
Azevado keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Azevado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Batakovic blocks a jab.
We've been informed that Batakovic has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Nice body punch from Azevado.
Blagojevic Batakovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batakovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Batakovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Azevado lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Azevado swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Azevado 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azevado cracks Batakovic with an open hand slap.
Azevado thuds a left hand into Batakovic's body.
Azevado swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Batakovic.
Batakovic moves in looking to clinch but Azevado pushes him off.
Azevado throws a body punch but Batakovic moves out of range.
Batakovic checks the leg kick.
Batakovic throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batakovic gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Azevado to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Azevado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batakovic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batakovic looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Batakovic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Azevado doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Azevado manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Batakovic is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Azevado drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Azevado jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Azevado won't allow Batakovic to sweep him here.
Batakovic is looking for a triangle but Azevado pushes his legs off easily.
Batakovic keeping moving, preventing Azevado from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevado 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.
Batakovic wants to sweep but no luck.
Azevado trying to control the position from guard on top but Batakovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azevado controls from within his opponent's guard.
Azevado wants to pass the guard but Batakovic is keeping the position.
Azevado is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azevado pushes down on Batakovic's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Azevado is looking to take a break and control but Batakovic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Azevado is working for a submission of some sort.
Azevado maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Batakovic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Azevado has cracked it and Batakovic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Azevado!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ademir Azevado!
Ademir Azevado thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyz Metamoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralek Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ralek Baco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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255 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyz Metamoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralek Baco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baco finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Baco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metamoris moves into the clinch.
Baco misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metamoris is trying to force a seperation but Baco has the dominant position.
Baco looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baco works on Metamoris's body with a couple of short punches.
Baco tries to throw a body punch but Metamoris avoids it by throwing Baco back against the cage.
Baco misses with a punch to the body.
Baco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Metamoris tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metamoris moves in looking to clinch but Baco pushes him off.
Metamoris has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Baco.
Metamoris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baco throws a low kick but Metamoris moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metamoris takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Baco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Metamoris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Baco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Baco throws a head kick but Metamoris moves out of range.
Baco throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Baco.
Metamoris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Baco swats away the attempt to clinch by Metamoris.
Baco is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Baco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Baco throws a leg kick but Metamoris sees it coming and moves out of range.
Baco throws a head kick that misses
and Metamoris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Metamoris blocks the body kick.
Ralek Baco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baco plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Metamoris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baco paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Metamoris 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metamoris throws a body kick that misses.
And Baco responds with a good body kick, but Metamoris manages to step out the way in time.
Baco throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Metamoris's head.
Baco throws an off balance right hand
and Metamoris counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Baco is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Baco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metamoris controls from within his opponent's guard.
Baco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metamoris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metamoris sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baco's guard.
Metamoris is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Metamoris is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baco has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baco is looking to improve his position but Metamoris isn't that keen on the idea.
Metamoris breaks from Baco's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Metamoris controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baco is in a horrible position here. Metamoris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Metamoris controlling his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Metamoris landing strikes from the mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Baco can do anything to dispel that myth.
Metamoris controlling the pace for now.
Metamoris landing strikes from the mount and Baco is in trouble!
Baco is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyz Metamoris dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Baco gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kyz Metamoris!
A victorious Kyz Metamoris thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruud Gullit (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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28
148 lbs
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141 lbs
17 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Dre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dre tries for a takedown but Gullit sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gullit changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gullit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Gullit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dre misses with a takedown
and Gullit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gullit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gullit looks to land a combination but Dre avoids it well.
Dre shoots for a double leg takedown but Gullit sprawls well. He's pushed Dre's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Dre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gullit throws a series of punches but Dre moves out of range.
Dre gets a double leg takedown into Gullit's guard.
Dre is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dre tries to free his leg and advance position but Gullit is retaining full guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gullit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gullit managing to control the position.
Gullit is trying to keep Dre in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre pushes down on Gullit's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dre is thwarting Gullit's attempts to control the position.
Dre 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.
Dre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dre seems to be looking for submissions.
Gullit wants to get back to his feet.
Dre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gullit's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dre thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gullit's head.
Gullit trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dre wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gullit keeps working.
Gullit gets full guard.
Gullit controls Dre momentarily but Dre frees himself.
Gullit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground inform us that Gullit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Gullit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dre manages to get himself to full guard.
Gullit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit won't allow Dre to sweep him here.
Gullit wanted to stand there but Dre had control of the position.
Gullit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dre's guard.
Dre is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Gullit is going to stand back up.
Gullit wants to work for an arm triangle but Dre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dre is not content to let Gullit control the position.
Gullit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dre wants to hold on but Gullit pushes him away.
Gullit tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Gullit is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Gullit 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.
Dre fails with the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dre is defended easily by Gullit.
Despite the aggression on Gullit's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dre tries for a takedown but Gullit circles away easily
and Gullit counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dr Dre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gullit lands a left and a right that send Dre crashing to the mat, dazed. Gullit thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dre.
Gullit throws a right hand that Dre ducks under and follows up with a left that Dre also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gullit connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dre's hands.
Dre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gullit's waist but Gullit gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dre off to one side.
Gullit will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dre shoots and misses
and Gullit counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gullit throws an overhand right that drops Dre like a sack of potatoes! Gullit dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Gullit!
Ruud Gullit very nearly forgot to thank Kemists ↑ 5x160Q amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Casper Holm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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28
275 lbs
17 - 5 - 0 |
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28
270 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Casper Holm!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulwiha goes for a double leg but Holm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Holm continues to drive forward.
Boulwiha takes a swing at Holm's ribcage but misses.
Boulwiha misses with a takedown
and Holm moves into the clinch.
Holm lands a right hand.
Holm has Boulwiha pushed against the cage.
Boulwiha tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holm smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown but Holm shows good takedown defense.
Boulwiha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Holm circles away.
Boulwiha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boulwiha tries to counter with a takedown but Holm is quick to defend against it.
Boulwiha shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Holm pinned against the cage. Holm gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Holm lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holm closes the distance and clinches.
Holm lands with a short shot to the head.
Boulwiha drags the fight down to the ground.
Holm tries to stand but Boulwiha is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holm is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Boulwiha has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Holm is looking to defend but Boulwiha has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Holm! Boulwiha pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Holm taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yuba Boulwiha!
Yuba Boulwiha retains his heavyweight title!
After the fight, Yuba Boulwiha was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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