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Hilo Fight Night 20 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxwell Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by Last Resort-Papa Roach. Abdullah Slice has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdullah Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxwell Rubin!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice misses with a body shot.
Rubin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slice checks it well.
Rubin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rubin tightens his grip and picks Slice up, before dumping him to the ground. Slice manages to land in guard.
Slice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rubin wants to pass the guard but Slice is keeping the position.
Rubin is standing up over Slice. Slice looks to escape but Rubin dives into side control.
Rubin misses with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin tries to advance to mount but Slice denies him.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Slice is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Rubin are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Rubin with the ground and pound but Slice regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Rubin trying to control from half guard but Slice is working away.
Rubin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rubin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Slice doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rubin.
Rubin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rubin is stalling here. Slice is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rubin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Slice has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
An elbow from Slice crashes against the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slice winds up and cracks Rubin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Slice is stalling here. Rubin is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Slice seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rubin has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Slice stops Rubin from passing to mount.
Rubin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Slice tries to bench press Rubin off him but Rubin keeps the position.
Rubin working the ground and pound but Slice is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slice is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rubin has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Slice prevents Rubin from improving position.
Rubin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Slice has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rubin but great work by Slice.
Slice has knee on belly momentarily but Rubin bucks him off and regains half guard.
Slice is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rubin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Rubin dominated that round.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rubin prevents Slice from moving into mount.
Rubin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Rubin is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Slice missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rubin won't allow Slice to pass to mount.
Maxwell Rubin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Slice is working hard here to advance position.
Rubin manages to get to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Slice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rubin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Rubin has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Slice is looking to defend but Rubin has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Slice! Rubin pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Slice taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maxwell Rubin!
Maxwell Rubin gave a mention to KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Barry Zuckerkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Zuckerkorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georg Scott!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Zuckerkorn lands an impressive looking overhand right. Scott doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Georg Scott has been cut.
Zuckerkorn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott scores with a head kick. Zuckerkorn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zuckerkorn swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Zuckerkorn jabs Scott to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Scott takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zuckerkorn manages to avoid it.
Scott has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zuckerkorn cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zuckerkorn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scott slips a jab and a cross from Zuckerkorn.
Zuckerkorn takes a jab right on the kisser.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Oooooh!!! Zuckerkorn has knocked Scott down with a huge combo! Zuckerkorn steps away and waves a wobbly Scott back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Scott is rocked!
That has opened up Georg Scott's cut even more.
Zuckerkorn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zuckerkorn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Scott takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zuckerkorn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zuckerkorn throws a lazy right hand but Scott sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zuckerkorn throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Zuckerkorn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zuckerkorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scott.
No joy there for Zuckerkorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zuckerkorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zuckerkorn cracks Scott with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The cut above Georg Scott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Scott throws a front kick that sends Zuckerkorn stumbling back into the cage.
Zuckerkorn throws a head kick that misses
and Scott counters with a series of strikes. Zuckerkorn will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zuckerkorn is rocked!
Zuckerkorn avoids the head kick by Scott.
Oh Zuckerkorn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Scott blocks a head kick by Zuckerkorn.
Zuckerkorn seems to have got his legs back now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott rushes Zuckerkorn and presses him up against the cage.
Zuckerkorn drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scott pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zuckerkorn misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zuckerkorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zuckerkorn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Scott waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zuckerkorn.
Zuckerkorn lands with a shot to the body.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott thumps Zuckerkorn with a low kick.
Zuckerkorn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott looks to throw a body kick
and Zuckerkorn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scott keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zuckerkorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott tries to clinch but Zuckerkorn is having none of it.
Zuckerkorn shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.
Zuckerkorn trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Zuckerkorn is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zuckerkorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Scott wants to sweep here but Zuckerkorn controlling him for the moment.
Zuckerkorn is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn throws a big right hand that misses.
Zuckerkorn wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zuckerkorn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zuckerkorn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Zuckerkorn slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zuckerkorn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scott's head.
Zuckerkorn trying to control the action but Scott is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Barry Zuckerkorn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georg Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scott takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zuckerkorn digs a good body shot into Scott's ribs.
Zuckerkorn scores with a nice head shot.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Scott swinging wildly here.
Georg Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zuckerkorn scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Georg Scott's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Georg Scott's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Barry Zuckerkorn!
After winning the bout, Barry Zuckerkorn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Georg Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Planck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mees Metsast has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Max Planck's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Max Planck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mees Metsast!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Planck moves into the clinch.
Metsast scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Planck pulls guard effortlessly.
Planck controlling Metsast's posture.
Planck looking to control.
Planck pulls Metsast in close to his closed guard and prevents Metsast from doing any damage or advancing position.
Metsast sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast is looking to pass into half guard but Planck pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Planck is in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Planck trying to control but Metsast is working from the bottom.
Metsast pulls Planck in close to prevent any damage.
Metsast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Planck. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Planck showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Planck is looking to advance position but Metsast has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Metsast throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Planck wants to control but Metsast is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsast controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Planck is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Planck wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Metsast.
Planck working to try and regain half guard.
Metsast can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Planck is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Planck prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Planck tries to hold on but Metsast pushes him away.
Planck tries to reverse the position but Metsast maintains control.
Metsast thowing shots but they're missing.
Planck can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metsast trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Planck is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Metsast takes a swing at Planck's ribcage but misses.
Metsast drives through and clinches with Planck against the cage.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Planck blocks with his arms.
Metsast swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metsast lands a hook that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
Planck wants to take the fight to the mat but Metsast manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Planck blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planck is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Metsast to keep the fight standing.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Metsast struggles to land a body shot inside as Planck controls his hands.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Planck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Metsast connects with a knee to the head.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Planck is defending well for now.
Metsast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
Metsast utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Metsast lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Metsast.
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Metsast obliges.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but Planck blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Planck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metsast prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Planck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Planck is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Metsast is defending well.
Metsast misses with a body punch.
Planck avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
Planck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Metsast pulls his leg out and moves away.
Planck avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Metsast closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast throws a head punch that misses.
Metsast is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Metsast with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Metsast being controlled against the cage.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Metsast scores with a nice short uppercut.
Metsast tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Metsast landing knees to the body.
The referee calls for Metsast to work.
Planck tries for a takedown but Metsast manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsast misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Planck.
A bit of stalling here from Metsast.
Mees Metsast seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Metsast unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Metsast dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Metsast has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Planck is blocking nicely.
Metsast throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Planck blocks it with crossed arms.
Planck managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metsast misses with a hook from the clinch.
Metsast landing knees to the head.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Mees Metsast showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Planck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Planck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Metsast tries to keep at a distance but Planck has taken the fight into the clinch.
Metsast looking to throw knees to the head but Planck is blocking nicely.
Planck tries to pull guard but Metsast holds him up against the cage and eventually Planck drops back down to his feet.
Planck blocks a body shot from Metsast.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Planck is defending well for now.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Planck avoids it.
Metsast tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metsast lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Planck backwards.
Metsast scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Max Planck has been cut.
Metsast misses with a punch to the body.
Metsast leaning against his opponent.
Metsast is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Planck looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Planck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Planck goes for a takedown in the clinch but Metsast prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Planck. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Metsast doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Metsast stalling the fight.
Knees to the body from Metsast.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metsast goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Planck avoiding damage as Metsast throws knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Metsast.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Planck is defending well for now.
Metsast trying to land knees to the body.
Metsast using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Planck has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Planck wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Planck takes a knee right on the jaw!
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Metsast tries to land a knee to the head but Planck blocks with his arms.
Planck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast lands a body shot.
Metsast trying to control the position but instead, Planck has worked for underhooks and has pushed Metsast into the cage.
Metsast crunches a lovely knee into Planck's ribcage.
Metsast lands a knee to the head.
Metsast with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Planck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Metsast misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Planck blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Planck on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Metsast is pushing Planck up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Metsast is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Planck is defending well for now.
Metsast with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Planck managing to block the knees to the body from Metsast.
Planck tries for a takedown but Metsast manages to get underhooks.
Planck blocks the elbow strike.
Metsast is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Max Planck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Planck blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Planck is trying to pull guard but Metsast has him pressed against the cage.
Mees Metsast is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Planck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mees Metsast comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Metsast 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mees Metsast!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Fittz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada has chosen Greedy Fly as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markus Fittz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Espada has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fittz is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fittz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Espada circles away quickly and effectively.
Espada displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fittz throws out the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Fittz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Espada lands with a nice body punch.
Fittz is breathing heavily.
Espada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Espada misses with an uppercut.
Espada tests Fittz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fittz tries to bum rush Espada with a series of wild strikes but Espada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fittz takes one on the button.
Espada scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Espada lands a big uppercut and Fittz crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fittz looks OK. Espada waves Fittz back to his feet!
Fittz is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espada misses with a straight left.
Oh Fittz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Espada moves in close and cracks Fittz with a massive right hand! Fittz, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Espada!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guillermo Espada!
Guillermo Espada seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Egeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite comes to the cage accompanied by Pet. Egeland is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Jan Egeland. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
202 lbs
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25
200 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Egeland!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Egeland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Egeland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dynamite sprawls well. Dynamite wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Egeland gets slowly back to his feet.
Egeland tries to clinch
and Dynamite counters with a left and a right... And another left! Egeland is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Dynamite!
Black Dynamite thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macotti has chosen Drown - Theory of a Deadman as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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205 lbs
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205 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lundgrenson manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lundgrenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Macotti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lundgrenson working a defensive guard here.
Lundgrenson keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.
Lundgrenson can't keep his opponent in guard - Macotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Macotti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti thowing shots but they're missing.
Macotti is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lundgrenson is surviving well by controlling Macotti's body position as best he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgrenson wants to hold on but Macotti pushes him away.
Poor strikes thrown by Macotti there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Lundgrenson wants to hold on but Macotti pushes him away.
Lundgrenson tries to reverse the position but Macotti maintains control.
Macotti with a couple of short strikes.
Macotti controlling from mount.
Macotti unloading with bombs!
Lundgrenson wants to control but Macotti is having none of it.
Macotti scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Macotti lands with some strikes.
Macotti looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti lands a nice shot to the head.
Macotti landing strikes from the mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lundgrenson tries to lock up and control but Macotti gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Macotti lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Lundgrenson is looking to improve his position but Macotti isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Macotti goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Lundgrenson turns into him and now he's in Macotti's guard.
Macotti trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti keeping full guard, as Lundgrenson tries to pass.
Macotti keeping moving, preventing Lundgrenson from controlling successfully.
Macotti wants to improve his position but instead Lundgrenson has moved into half guard.
Lundgrenson is looking to take a break and control but Macotti is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lundgrenson prevents Macotti from standing 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.
Macotti desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Macotti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Macotti trying to control from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lundgrenson prevents Macotti from improving his position.
Macotti trying to control from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lundgrenson lands the left hand.
Marco Macotti is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Macotti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Macotti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lundgrenson pinned against the cage. Lundgrenson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Macotti on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lundgrenson stuns Macotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lundgrenson throws a shot from downtown. Macotti moves away and avoids it.
Lundgrenson stuns Macotti with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Macotti darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Macotti is thwarting Lundgrenson's attempts to control the position.
Macotti working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Lundgrenson's thigh. Lundgrenson counters though and makes it back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lundgrenson holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Lundgrenson keeps moving.
Lundgrenson has Macotti pulled in close to control his posture.
Macotti preventing the sweep.
Macotti controlling from the top position.
Lundgrenson keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Macotti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Macotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Macotti fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lundgrenson throws a hook but Macotti blocks it.
Macotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lundgrenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lundgrenson scores with a hook to the body. Macotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lundgrenson. Macotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macotti fails with the takedown.
Dolph Lundgrenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Macotti.
Macotti misses with a takedown attempt - Lundgrenson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lundgrenson lands a nice shot to the body.
Macotti bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Marco Macotti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macotti throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lundgrenson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Macotti off and has taken his back!
Lundgrenson working for a choke but Macotti is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson gets his hands free as Macotti looks to control.
Lundgrenson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Lundgrenson doesn't have the hooks in and Macotti manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti stopping the sweep attempt from Lundgrenson.
Macotti looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti is looking to work some ground and pound but Lundgrenson has wrist control.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgrenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lundgrenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Lundgrenson working a defensive guard here.
Lundgrenson keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dolph Lundgrenson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lundgrenson jabs at Macotti's body.
Lundgrenson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Macotti avoids the body shot from Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson lands with a hook. Macotti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lundgrenson throws a jab when Macotti was well out of range.
Dolph Lundgrenson is winning the standup battle so far.
Lundgrenson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macotti doesn't seem bothered though.
Macotti shoots in for a takedown but Lundgrenson shows good takedown defense.
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lundgrenson misses with a double jab.
A left lands for Lundgrenson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lundgrenson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Macotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lundgrenson connects with a right hand. Macotti shakes it off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Macotti or perhaps it was just good defense by Lundgrenson, which made it look bad.
Dolph Lundgrenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marco Macotti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgrenson scores with a hook to the body. Macotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macotti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice sprawl there from Lundgrenson as Macotti shoots in.
Lundgrenson lands with a cross.
A big right from Lundgrenson misses.
Macotti takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macotti goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lundgrenson prevents it.
Lundgrenson wants to break free but Macotti has control.
Macotti working aggressively here.
Macotti blocks a body shot from Lundgrenson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Macotti.
Macotti is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lundgrenson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lundgrenson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lundgrenson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson stalls.
Lundgrenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macotti.
A right hand to the body from Lundgrenson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Macotti has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lundgrenson after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Lundgrenson.
Macotti tries to work over Lundgrenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Lundgrenson.
Macotti takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lundgrenson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Macotti.
Lundgrenson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lundgrenson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lundgrenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macotti.
Lundgrenson looking to slow down the pace here.
Lundgrenson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macotti is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lundgrenson is defending well.
Macotti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short right from Macotti.
Macotti wants to stall.
Lundgrenson is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Macotti is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lundgrenson to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lundgrenson.
Macotti is working for takedown but Lundgrenson is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Macotti.
A shot in the inside from Macotti.
Macotti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lundgrenson leaning against his opponent.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Lundgrenson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Macotti prevents Lundgrenson from breaking the clinch.
Lundgrenson lands a hook that snaps the head of Macotti backwards.
Lundgrenson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Macotti up against the cage.
Macotti has clasped his hands together around Lundgrenson's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundgrenson is trying to control Macotti's posture but Macotti avoids it.
Lundgrenson tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dolph Lundgrenson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lundgrenson 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dolph Lundgrenson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Dolph Lundgrenson thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
179 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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25
171 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tarik Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Johnson with that takedown attempt.
Shamrock lands with a cross.
Johnson looks for a takedown but Shamrock sprawls well.
Johnson moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Shamrock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Johnson gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson tries to pass to full mount but Shamrock defends it.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Shamrock defends the submission attempt.
Johnson prevents Shamrock from standing back up.
Shamrock manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Johnson keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shamrock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bobby Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarik Johnson.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Shamrock to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shamrock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson moves out of range as Shamrock strikes.
Johnson dives in and grabs Shamrock's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shamrock pushes down on Johnson's head and hops out.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shamrock but Shamrock pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shamrock circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Johnson to the canvas! Johnson doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Shamrock keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimbo Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Heaven Shall Burn - Combat. Devon Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jimbo Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins misses with a head kick.
Smith takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
Jenkins tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith tries to clinch up.
Smith with a hook.
Jenkins tries to move into range but Smith moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jenkins momentarily.
Jenkins throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Jab from Smith.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith tries to clinch but Jenkins is having none of it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jenkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with a leg kick
and Jenkins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith wants to clinch.
Jenkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith blocks a head kick by Jenkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Jenkins tenderised Smith's leg. Smith is trying to keep his angry face on.
Smith throws a right hand that Jenkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenkins also avoids with ease.
A low kick from Jenkins is predictable there
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A solid body kick from Jenkins.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Jimbo Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jenkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Jenkins.
Jenkins lands a nice looking body kick.
Jenkins gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Jenkins misses with an elbow strike.
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Jenkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Smith blocks it with crossed arms.
Jenkins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
Jenkins managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jenkins is rocked!
Jenkins blocks an uppercut.
Oh Jenkins is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jenkins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Jenkins.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jenkins blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Jenkins.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Jenkins seems to have got his legs back now.
Good body shot from Smith.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but Jenkins blocks with his arms.
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenkinss head.
Jenkins looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith manages to break the clinch.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jenkins manages to avoid it.
Smith moves into the clinch successfully.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Jenkins with a big uppercut! Jenkins tries to clinch up but Smith pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Jenkins to the mat! Jenkins covers up and Smith unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Devon Smith!
An out of breath Devon Smith thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pimbo Tights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park - In the End. Tights comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mama Gon Knock You Out! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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29
177 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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182 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pimbo Tights!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas feints and as Tights raises his hands in defense, Thomas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Tights keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Tights avoids them all with ease.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Cave Fighting Team in the buildup to the fight.
Tights wants to clinch.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Pimbo Tights is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tights defends well and Thomas ends up having to push Tights into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thomass head.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tights tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thomas avoids it.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Thomas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tights clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tights wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Tights! Can he survive? No! He's out! Thomas gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). JJ Thomas!
Our winner, JJ Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evil Kullervo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Negan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Philip Negan enters the cage!
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209 lbs
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216 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evil Kullervo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Philip Negan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kullervo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Negan doesn't seem bothered though.
Jab, jab by Kullervo - just one landing.
It looks like Philip Negan has been cut.
Negan takes one on the button.
The fight stays on the outside here - Negan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Negan misses with a leg kick
and Negan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Negan forces Kullervo back against the cage and clinches.
Kullervo managing to block the knees to the body from Negan.
Kullervo can't find room to land a body shot as Negan controls the action.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Negan prevents a body shot from Kullervo.
Negan tries to land knees in the clinch but Kullervo avoids the damage to the body.
Kullervo breaks from the clinch.
Kullervo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Negan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Negan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Negan throws a low kick, looking for Kullervo's leg but Kullervo calmly moves out of range.
Negan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kullervo.
A low kick from Negan is predictable there
and Negan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Negan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Negan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Negan throws a head kick that misses.
Kullervo punishes Negan's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice straight punches there by Negan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Negan.
It looks like Evil Kullervo has been cut.
Negan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kullervo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kullervo with a hook.
Evil Kullervo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Negan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jab by Kullervo.
Negan tries to clinch up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Negan, right into the meat.
Negan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kullervo.
Negan throws a front kick aimed at Kullervo's knee but Kullervo avoids it well.
Negan needs to keep his hands up - Kullervo had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Negan throws a body punch but Kullervo moves out of range.
Negan is looking to chop away at Kullervo's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Negan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kullervo's half guard.
Negan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kullervo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Negan.
Negan wants to advance to full mount but Kullervo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Negan connects with a couple of short punches.
Negan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Negan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kullervo wants to sweep here but Negan controlling him for the moment.
Kullervo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Negan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Negan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kullervo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Negan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Negan throwing strikes from guard but Kullervo blocks nicely.
Kullervo keeping full guard, as Negan tries to pass.
Negan postures up in Kullervo's guard and throws a big left but Kullervo blocks it.
Negan advances position into side control!
Kullervo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Kullervo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kullervo tries to improve position but can't.
Kullervo wants to control but Negan postures up.
Negan is chipping away with strikes.
Negan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kullervo has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Negan but great work by Kullervo.
Kullervo happy to just control the position for now.
Negan tries to bench press Kullervo off him but Kullervo keeps the position.
Kullervo goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Negan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kullervo but great work by Negan.
Kullervo defending against the ground and pound.
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 Evil Kullervo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Kullervo ducks under a wild hook from Negan.
Negan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Negan tries to clinch up
and Kullervo counters with a low kick, right behind Negan 's knee.
Negan misses with a leg kick
and Kullervo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Negan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Negan moves forwards but Kullervo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Negan throws a leg kick but Kullervo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kullervo digs a good body shot into Negan's ribs.
Negan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kullervo counters with an inside leg kick.
Kullervo connects with an inside leg kick.
Negan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Negan is breathing heavily.
Kullervo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kullervo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kullervo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kullervo, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kullervo connects with a body shot that sends Negan's belly button to the back.
Kullervo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Negan can do to turn this around?
Negan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Negan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Negan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kullervo cracks the inside of Negan's front leg.
Negan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Negan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kullervo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Negan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Negan lands a really nice looking cross but Kullervo seems unphased.
Negan loads up on a big right hand but Kullervo slips the punch.
Kullervo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Negan.
Negan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Negan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kullervo.
Stalling in the clinch from Kullervo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Negan.
Kullervo has had enough of the clinch but Negan keeps him there for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kullervo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kullervo avoiding damage as Negan throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Kullervo on the inside.
Kullervo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Kullervo.
Kullervo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Negan up against the cage.
Negan trying to land knees to the body.
Kullervo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Negan misses with a few strikes there.
Kullervo lands a nice looking kick to the body. Negan takes a step back to recover.
Kullervo tests Negan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kullervo checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Negan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kullervo is out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kullervo checks a leg kick.
Philip Negan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some bone on bone action there as Kullervo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kullervo ducks right into an uppercut from Negan.
Kullervo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Negan if he has to take too many more of those.
A low kick from Negan misses
and Kullervo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kullervo lands with a kick to the temple. Negan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That has opened up Philip Negan's cut even more.
A solid body kick from Kullervo.
Kullervo tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kullervo.
Kullervo avoids a kick to the body.
Donk. Kullervo catches Negan right on the button with a cross.
Kullervo throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Negan stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Kullervo follows into mount!
Negan is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kullervo trying to control but Negan is having none of it.
Negan is still in real trouble! Can Kullervo finish him?
Kullervo prevents Negan from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Negan keeps trying to improve his position.
Negan seems to have recovered his senses.
Kullervo looking for a guillotine from mount but Negan is having none of it.
Kullervo looking to control but Negan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Negan is trying to reverse the position but instead Kullervo has taken his back - oops!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Evil Kullervo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Negan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Evil Kullervo is winning the standup battle so far.
Negan throws a lazy uppercut
and Kullervo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kullervo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Negan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Negan dives in and grabs Kullervo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kullervo pushes down on Negan's head and hops out.
That kick from Kullervo tenderised Negan's leg. Negan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Negan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kullervo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Negan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Negan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kullervo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice shot by Kullervo.
Kullervo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Negan drops his hands momentarily and Kullervo needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Negan just on the top of the head. Negan drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Negan - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Evil Kullervo!
Evil Kullervo retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Evil Kullervo rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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