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WXC 1: Primordial Supremacy PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gavin Douglas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Douglas's entrance music is Drowning Pool- Let the bodies hit the floor. A fine choice. Gracie has chosen Blood - Pearl Jam as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gavin Douglas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douglas looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Douglas drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Douglas off! Douglas jumps back into Gracie's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Douglas slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Douglas is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Douglas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Douglas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie tries to buck Douglas off but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas working the ground and pound but Gracie is defending the strikes.
Douglas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Gracie is trying to improve his position.
Gracie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Douglas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Douglas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Douglas is breathing heavily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Douglas tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Douglas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Douglas is trying to get an arm triangle but Gracie is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Gracie wants to control but Douglas postures up.
Douglas is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Douglas has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Gracie shoots for a takedown but Douglas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Douglas as he avoids it easily.
Douglas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gracie circles away.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gavin Douglas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royce Gracie.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. Douglas sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douglas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gracie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Douglas, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Douglas can't get the takedown.
Douglas is trying to drag Gracie to the mat but Gracie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie clinches up with Douglas and pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie gets underhooks to prevent Douglas's takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie has Douglas pushed against the cage.
Gracie stops a takedown attempt from Douglas.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Douglas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gracie looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gracie tries to clinch but Douglas is having none of it.
Gracie slaps away a takedown attempt from Douglas, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Douglas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gracie sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Douglas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gracie to the mat! Gracie manages to get full guard.
Douglas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie wants to stand and escape but Douglas is having none of it.
Douglas 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.
Gracie is adopting a defensive guard.
Gracie is trying to control the position but Douglas postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas 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.
Gracie controlling the position.
Douglas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Douglas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Douglas checks a low kick from Gracie.
Gracie rushes Douglas and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie tries for a takedown. No joy.
Douglas gets underhooks to prevent Gracie's takedown attempt.
Douglas wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie tries to break free but Douglas pushes him back against the cage.
Gracie is fighting off a takedown attempt but Douglas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gracie to the mat. Gracie regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Gracie is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douglas drops back looking for a leg! Gracie is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gracie manages to kick Douglas off! Douglas jumps back into Gracie's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douglas slips nicely into half guard.
Douglas is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Douglas.
Gracie tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.
Douglas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gracie's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to roll over but Douglas keeps him under control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Douglas shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gracie counters with a series of strikes. Douglas will be more careful next time no doubt.
Douglas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gracie as he jumps to the side.
Gracie clinches.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Douglas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Douglas drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gracie gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Douglas tries to score a body lock takedown but Gracie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Gracie to work.
Gracie prevents the takedown attempt.
Gracie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Gracie continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Douglas has Gracie pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gracie manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Douglass head.
Douglas gets control of Gracie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Douglas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie wants to get up but he can't break Douglas's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Douglas throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Douglas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Douglas dives in and grabs Gracie's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes down on Douglas's head and hops out.
Douglas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Douglas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Douglas is working hard here to advance position.
Douglas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douglas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top!
Douglas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gracie controls the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douglas looking to control.
Gracie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Douglas working for a triangle but Gracie defends it easily.
Douglas trying to keep a closed guard but Gracie is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gracie throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Douglas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Douglas gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Douglas is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douglas stops Gracie from standing up.
Gracie pulls Douglas in close to his closed guard and prevents Douglas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Douglas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Douglas trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douglas tries to free his leg and advance position but Gracie is retaining full guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Douglas from controlling successfully.
Gracie is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Douglas is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Douglas fails to land the takedown.
Douglas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Douglas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gavin Douglas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Douglas.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Douglas fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie dives in and grabs Douglas's left leg, looking for a takedown. Douglas pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Douglas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Douglas shoots in but Gracie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Douglas shoots in.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Royce Gracie.
I think Douglas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gavin Douglas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steel Reserve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morgan Priest acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Reserve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Priest!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reserve misses with a wild combination.
Priest connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Priest misses with a series of wild punches.
Some wild striking there from Reserve.
Priest lands a big right hand that sends Reserve crashing to the mat! Priest stays standing though and waves Reserve back to his feet!
It looks like Steel Reserve has been cut.
A shot to de liver by Priest. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reserve avoids a punch combination nicely.
Reserve drops his hands momentarily. Priest doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Reserve staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Reserve doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Morgan Priest!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Mia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mia is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's a Fight. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gavin Mia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mia looks for a takedown but Phillips sprawls well.
Mia shoots in for a double leg but Phillips sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phillips swivels and escapes.
Jeremy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Mia.
Mia shoots for a takedown but Phillips saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mia shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Phillips manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phillips avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mia loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mia looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Mia is trying desperately to improve position.
Mia bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Phillips dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mia looks gassed!
Phillips got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mia has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Phillips has managed to get both his arms back between Mia's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mia keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Mia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Phillips controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mia working for a triangle but Phillips defends it easily.
Mia has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips wants to control from the top but Mia keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mia is looking for a triangle but Phillips pushes his legs off easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
Mia is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
Phillips tries to clinch but Mia moves out of range.
Mia misses with a series of wild punches.
Jeremy Phillips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phillips stuffs the takedown.
Mia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mia.
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 Jeremy Phillips will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phillips swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mia throws a leg kick but Phillips sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Mia misses with an uppercut.
Phillips slaps away a takedown attempt from Mia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Mia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mia is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Mia shoots in.
Jeremy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Mia.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Mia blocks the body kick.
Mia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Phillips tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mia closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phillips circles away.
Phillips avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gavin Mia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phillips misses with a few strikes there.
Phillips stuffs the takedown attempt from Mia. Mia gets slowly back to his feet.
Mia throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phillips was covering up waiting for the punch and Mia finishes the takedown easily into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips trying to control the position.
Mia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Phillips preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mia working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Phillips is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Phillips has escaped and now he's on top!
Mia throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mia looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Phillips has picked Mia up and slammed him! Mia can't keep hold of the triangle and Phillips manages to pass to side control!
Phillips wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mia keeps working.
Mia is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips wants to stand but Mia has his arm trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Phillips 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!
Mia throws a leg kick but Phillips sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mia tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jeremy Phillips is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mia throws out a loose jab but Phillips uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mia tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phillips sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mia somewhat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mia.
Jeremy Phillips has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gavin Mia.
Mia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips throws a head kick that misses.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Mia circles away and keeps his distance.
Mia fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Phillips avoids it really well and circles away.
Phillips is looking to clinch but Mia is avoiding it.
Gavin Mia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeremy Phillips is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Phillips tries to close the distance and clinch but Mia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mia tries for a takedown but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Phillips as Mia shoots in.
Mia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Phillips sprawls well. Phillips wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mia gets slowly back to his feet.
Phillips is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips looks for the body kick but Mia saw that one coming.
Phillips pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mia will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mia shoots in looking for a takedown. Phillips tries to sprawl out of it but Mia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phillips manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Phillips fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mia avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phillips but Phillips pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phillips tries to clinch up but Mia circles away and keeps his distance.
Phillips fails with an attempt to clinch.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Mia circles away.
Mia misses with a double jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phillips is looking to clinch but Mia is avoiding it.
Mia takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeremy Phillips showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phillips, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeremy Phillips!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva's entrance music is No Sunshine. A fine choice. Jonathan Moxon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moxon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Moxon.
Jonathan Moxon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
Moxon blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moxon shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Moxon goes for an armbar but Silva turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Silva.
Moxon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Moxon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Silva defends well.
Moxon looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moxon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Silva defends it easily.
Moxon looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
Silva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Moxon's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Moxon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Silva manages to get himself to full guard.
Moxon wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Moxon passes into half guard.
Silva tries to kick Moxon off but Moxon keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Moxon passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Moxon is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Silva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Silva shrugs it off.
Moxon swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva is now in Moxon's guard. A big mistake from Moxon there, giving up the dominant position!
Moxon looks gassed!
Moxon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Silva passes into side control.
Moxon is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moxon is trying to control Silva's posture but Silva avoids it.
Moxon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Moxon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Moxon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Moxon works his foot free and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Moxon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Moxon moves out of range easily.
Moxon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Moxon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Moxon looks up at the clock and then as Silva takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Moxon smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Moxon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Silva, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Moxon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moxon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva defending against the ground and pound.
Moxon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moxon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Moxon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Moxon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Silva is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Silva prevents Moxon from moving into mount.
Moxon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Silva knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Moxon drags him back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moxon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Moxon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Moxon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Moxon is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Moxon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Silva is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Moxon yanks on the arm and Silva is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Moxon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Moxon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cheick Kongo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Kazee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazee has chosen Fanfare for the Common Man as his entrance music. Cheick Kongo had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cheick Kongo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezra Kazee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazee should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kongo tests Kazee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kazee slips a jab and a cross from Kongo.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cheick Kongo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee avoids them all with ease.
Kongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kongo looks to land a left hand but Kazee moved out of range nicely.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kazee dodges the punch combination from Kongo.
Kongo lands a jab-cross combination.
Kazee shoots in for a double leg but Kongo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazee circles away quickly and effectively.
Kazee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kazee has eaten all the pies!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
Kazee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kongo.
Kongo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cheick Kongo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Kongo.
Kazee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kazee looks gassed!
Kongo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kongo looks to land a combination but Kazee avoids it well.
Kongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee avoids them all with ease.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Kongo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kongo misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo misses with a body shot.
Kongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kongo fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Kongo.
Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kongo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kazee on the side of the head.
Kongo tries to bum rush Kazee with a series of wild strikes but Kazee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kongo takes a swing at Kazee's ribcage but misses.
Kongo scores with a hook to the body. Kazee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kazee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kongo swinging wildly here.
Kongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a series of strikes that have Kazee backpedaling.
Kazee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kongo scores with a sloppy right hand. Kazee should have avoided that one.
Kongo is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kongo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kazee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kazee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kongo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kongo looks to land a combination. Kazee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Kongo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A left and a right from Kongo both land. Nice combination.
Kongo is working the combinations to good effect here.
Nice shot lands for Kongo.
A right-left combo lands from Kongo.
Kazee is rocked!
Kongo lands with a straight right. Kazee didn't see that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A right-left combo lands from Kongo.
Kongo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kazee circles away quickly and effectively.
Kongo misses with a series of wild punches.
Kongo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kongo lands the left hand.
Kongo scores with a jab to the head.
Kongo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kongo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kazee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kazee avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kazee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A combination from Kongo does no damage.
Kongo throws a right hand that Kazee ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazee also avoids with ease.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kongo!
Kazee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kazee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kongo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kazee shoots in for a takedown but Kongo shows good takedown defense.
Kongo throws a right hand that Kazee ducks under and follows up with a left that Kazee also avoids with ease.
Kazee is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kongo, as that shot connected.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee avoids them all with ease.
Kongo scores with a three punch combo!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee moves out of range.
Kongo throws a series of punches but Kazee avoids them all with ease.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kongo.
Good shot there by Kongo.
Kongo throws a shot to the body.
Kongo throws a nice looking combination but Kazee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kongo lands a body shot.
Cheick Kongo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kongo digs a good body shot into Kazee's ribs.
Kongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kazee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kongo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kongo throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kongo throws a right and a left that Kazee avoids nicely.
Kongo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kazee backs up against the cage.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
Kongo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kazee's head backwards.
Kongo tries to bum rush Kazee with a series of wild strikes but Kazee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kazee might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kongo has got the better of the exchanges.
Kongo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kongo.
Kongo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kongo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kazee can do to turn this around?
Kongo misses with a wild body shot.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
Kongo misses with a two punch combination.
Kongo cracks Kazee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kazee walks into a jab.
Kazee moves into the clinch successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kongo stops a takedown attempt from Kazee.
Cheick Kongo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezra Kazee.
Kongo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kazee manages to end up in side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kazee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kazee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kazee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kongo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kazee but great work by Kongo.
Kongo working away.
Kongo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazee on the ground.
Kazee sneaks back into half guard.
Kazee misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kongo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kazee.
Kazee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kazee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kazee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kongo defends well.
Kongo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kongo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cheick Kongo dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Kazee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kazee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kongo is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kongo has escaped and now he's on top!
Kazee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kongo defends it easily.
Kazee has a closed guard, preventing Kongo from standing up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kongo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kazee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kongo stacks Kazee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kongo!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kongo gets to mount! Kazee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two 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.
Kazee wants to control but Kongo is having none of it.
Kazee is looking to improve his position but Kongo isn't that keen on the idea.
Kazee wants to control but Kongo is having none of it.
Kongo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kongo tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Ezra Kazee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazee is trying to escape the mount.
Kongo wants to stand but Kazee is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Kazee 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.
It looks like Kongo is going to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kazee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kongo preventing the sweep.
Kazee working for a triangle but Kongo defends it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazee has his foot on Kongo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kongo works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ezra Kazee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kongo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cheick Kongo!
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