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NEX Hilo 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CM Holla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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250 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ding Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CM Holla!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dong misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Dong. Those never looked like landing.
Holla wants to clinch up but Dong keeps it at a distance.
Holla misses with a takedown attempt - Dong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Holla slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Holla tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong throws a series of punches but Holla avoids them all with ease.
Holla with a lazy takedown attempt
and Dong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holla takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dong cracks Holla with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dong has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gracie Barra Hilo (Sauna + Bang for your Buck) in the buildup to the fight.
Holla shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dong's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holla stops Dong from standing up.
Holla trying to control the position from guard on top but Dong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holla might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Dong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong is looking to stand up but Holla isn't so interested in that idea.
Dong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Dong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holla misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holla on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dong blocks a head kick by Holla.
Holla throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dong's waist but Dong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holla off to one side.
Ding Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CM Holla.
Holla looks winded!
Dong digs a good body shot into Holla's ribs.
Holla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holla doesn't manage to clinch there - Dong circles away.
Holla has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holla moves to clinch but Dong breaks away
letting Dong counter with a right hand.
Dong changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Dong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dong duly obliges.
Holla dodges the punch combination from Dong.
Holla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Dong moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Holla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dong!
Dong lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dong.
Dong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holla back to the cage. Dong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A right-left combo lands from Dong.
Dong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice uppercut lands for Dong. That snapped Holla's head back.
Dong lands a jab-cross combination.
Holla is rocked!
Holla slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Holla is still on wobbly legs! Can Dong finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Dong does no damage.
Holla seems to have recovered his senses.
Dong jabs Holla to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dong is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dong lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Holla circles away quickly and effectively.
Holla drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Holla drives through with a takedown into Dong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong is looking to stand up but Holla isn't so interested in that idea.
Holla is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Holla 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.
Dong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dong tries to get out of the position.
Dong wants to get back to his feet but Holla is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Dong dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dong scores with a jab.
Holla tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dong swivels and escapes.
Dong pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Holla back to the cage. Dong follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Dong slips under a jab from Holla.
A combination from Dong does no damage.
Holla thows a leg kick but Dong checks it
and Dong counters with a one-two to the body.
Dong lands with a nice body punch.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holla can do to turn this around?
Dong throws a right and a left that Holla avoids nicely.
Holla takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holla backs up against the cage.
Dong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Holla is breathing heavily.
Dong works over Holla's head and body with a nice combination.
Holla throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holla fails with the takedown.
Dong is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Holla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ding Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Holla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holla momentarily.
Ding Dong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dong looks to land a combination but Holla avoids it well.
Dong misses with a double jab.
Ding Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong throws a series of punches but Holla avoids them all with ease.
Holla on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dong scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Holla has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holla there as he acknowledges the shot.
Holla rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dong is looking to wear down Holla with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dong looks to land a combination but Holla avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holla.
Holla swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Holla backs up against the cage.
Dong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dong swinging wildly here.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Dong here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Holla fails with the takedown
and Dong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Holla thinking.
Ding Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CM Holla.
Dong lands with an overhand left.
Dong scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Holla gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Dong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dong finds it's way through Holla's defenses.
Holla slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Dong misses with the combination.
No joy there for Dong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Holla dives in and grabs Dong's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dong pushes down on Holla's head and hops out.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Holla bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dong lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Holla takes one to the chin there.
Ding Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong throws a series of punches but Holla avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Holla slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Holla moves in looking to clinch but Dong pushes him off.
Holla has managed to clinch.
Holla escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Holla showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dong.
Dong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Holla.
Dong lands a jab to Holla's midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holla tries to clinch up.
Holla walks into a left hand.
A punch combination from Dong misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ding Dong dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Dong throws a right and a left that both miss.
A punch combination from Dong misses.
Holla fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dong throws a series of punches but Holla moves out of range.
Dong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holla manages to avoid it.
Holla is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Holla slips a jab and a cross from Dong.
Holla takes a swing at Dong's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong lands with an uppercut that bounces Holla off the cage and back into range.
Holla throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dong tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Holla is in Dong's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holla stands up from Dong's guard - Holla perhaps looking for a knockout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Holla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dong is fending him off so far but Holla persists. Nope, Dong circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong misses with a series of wild punches.
Holla tries to clinch up but Dong circles away and keeps his distance.
Dong tries to bum rush Holla with a series of wild strikes but Holla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Dong. Those never looked like landing.
Jab by Dong.
Holla misses with a takedown attempt
and Dong counters with a three punch combo that has Holla backing up. Holla nods at Dong to acknowledge the strikes.
Ding Dong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CM Holla.
Dong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Holla.
Holla fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dong throws a right and a left that Holla avoids nicely.
Dong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Holla fails with the takedown.
Dong throws a series of punches but Holla avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Holla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dong defends well and Holla ends up having to push Dong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Dong does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holla throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dong throws a combination. Holla tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Holla takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Holla gets the takedown into side control.
Dong sneaks out the side door and pushes Holla away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Holla darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong is trying to stand.
Holla controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holla stands up out of the half guard.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holla is defended easily by Dong.
Good shot there by Dong.
Dong misses with a series of wild punches.
Dong lands with an overhand left.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ding Dong showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dong, 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ding Dong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colonel Angus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apidej Sit Hirun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Colonel Angus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Apidej Sit Hirun's chin.
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colonel Angus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apidej Sit Hirun!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sit Hirun goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Sit Hirun gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angus stops Sit Hirun from standing up.
Angus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Angus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sit Hirun is keeping the position for now.
Angus won't allow Sit Hirun to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angus trying to control but Sit Hirun is working from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Angus stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sit Hirun swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angus takes a kick to the side of the head.
Nice sprawl there from Sit Hirun as Angus shoots in.
Sit Hirun throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Sit Hirun lands a nice leg kick that just misses Angus's sensitive parts.
Angus shoots for a double leg takedown but Sit Hirun sprawls well. He's pushed Angus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Angus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sit Hirun napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sit Hirun is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Angus is controlling him well.
Angus is trying to get an arm triangle but Sit Hirun is defending well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sit Hirun is trying to buck Angus off.
Sit Hirun tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sit Hirun wants to get back to his feet.
Sit Hirun is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Angus is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sit Hirun is trying to get back to his feet but Angus has full control of the position and if anything, Sit Hirun has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sit Hirun is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Sit Hirun is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Angus is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sit Hirun is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Angus looking for the choke from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Angus throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Sit Hirun wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colonel Angus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Angus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sit Hirun tries to avoid it but Angus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sit Hirun to the ground. Sit Hirun escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sit Hirun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Angus.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sit Hirun.
Sit Hirun jabs Angus right on the nose. Angus blinks but takes it well.
Sit Hirun cracks Angus with a right hand to the side of the head.
Angus is rocked!
Sit Hirun lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Apidej Sit Hirun!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugh Jass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Stealth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Hugh Jass has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugh Jass!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rex Stealth!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stealth drives through and clinches with Jass against the cage.
Stealth missing with knees to the body.
Jass tries to work over Stealth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Stealth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've been hearing reports that Jass has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stealth's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stealth doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stealth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jass - the referee stops the clock and Stealth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jass. Stealth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jass throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jass lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stealth 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.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Stealth crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jass - the referee stops the clock and Stealth gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jass. Stealth manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jass chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stealth looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jass is fending him off so far but Stealth persists. Nope, Jass circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stealth throws a leg kick
and Jass counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stealth is lucky that one didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Jass finds it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stealth looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stealth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Jass. That one must have hurt.
Jass thumps Stealth with a low kick.
Jass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jass connects with a body shot that sends Stealth's belly button to the back.
Jass misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stealth tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jass lands a right hook to the body.
Stealth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jass sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stealth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jass to the mat! Jass manages to get full guard.
Stealth must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stealth looks winded!
Jass has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stealth doesn't defend quickly enough and Jass has managed to lock this one up! Can Stealth escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jass on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugh Jass!
In defeat, Rex Stealth stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oh well'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stone Cold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hakbar Shamuli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone Cold has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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140 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stone Cold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hakbar Shamuli!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shamuli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cold as he avoids it easily.
Cold scores with a head kick.
Cold looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shamuli is fending him off so far but Cold persists. Nope, Shamuli circles away and we're back to standing.
Shamuli shoots and misses
and Cold counters with a left and a right that stings Shamuli.
Cold shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cold wants to stand up but Shamuli is controlling the position.
Cold prevents Shamuli from standing back up.
Cold thows a huge punch but Shamuli dodges it nicely.
Shamuli wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Cold's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cold is looking to take a break and control but Shamuli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamuli wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cold seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shamuli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shamuli avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shamuli is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cold sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stone Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakbar Shamuli.
Shamuli fails with a takedown attempt.
Cold stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cold wants it to stay on the feet.
Cold connects with an inside leg kick.
Cold moves into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cold.
Cold has Shamuli pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shamuli tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cold tries for a takedown but Shamuli manages to get underhooks.
Cold is looking for a takedown.
Cold is trying to break the clinch but Shamuli has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamuli is trying to trip Cold. He has hold of a leg but Cold is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Shamuli persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Shamuli stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
Cold bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shamuli's guard.
Cold wants to control from the top but Shamuli keeps moving.
Shamuli wants to stand up but Cold is controlling him.
Cold is looking to stand up but Shamuli won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold prevents Shamuli from getting back to his feet.
Cold throwing strikes but missing.
Shamuli wants to stand up but Cold is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cold looking to score a takedown here. Shamuli is defending well but Cold drives through and ends up in Shamuli's guard.
Shamuli wants to stand up but Cold is controlling him.
Cold trying to control the position from guard on top but Shamuli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cold postures up in Shamuli's guard and throws a big left but Shamuli blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Cold dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shamuli has his takedown stuffed
and Cold counters with a head kick.
Cold closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shamuli did well to prevent Cold getting side control.
Shamuli taking some punishment here, with Cold in his half guard.
Cold trying to control the action but Shamuli is working from the bottom.
Shamuli is trying to stand back up but Cold is controlling him
Shamuli makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Cold wants to clinch.
Shamuli has his takedown stuffed
and Cold counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Cold feints and as Shamuli raises his hands in defense, Cold changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shamuli is keeping the position for now.
Shamuli wants to stand but Cold is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cold loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cold stops Shamuli from standing up.
Shamuli has his feet on Cold's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Shamuli keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cold is defended easily by Shamuli.
Shamuli swats away the attempt to clinch by Cold.
Shamuli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cold sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shamuli somewhat.
Stone Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakbar Shamuli.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cold shoots in for a takedown but Shamuli shows good takedown defense.
Hakbar Shamuli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cold goes for a double leg but Shamuli avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Shamuli continues to drive forward.
Shamuli is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cold is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cold misses with a punch to the body.
Cold crunches a lovely knee into Shamuli's ribcage.
Cold is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Shamuli is looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamuli changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cold fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shamuli shoots in for a double leg but Cold sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cold is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shamuli can do to turn this around?
Cold takes the fight into the clinch.
Cold is trying to maintain a safe position but Shamuli gets an underhook and turns Cold into the cage.
Cold jumps guard and drags Shamuli to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shamuli wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
Shamuli is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cold managing to control the position.
Cold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cold tries to get out of the position.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Shamuli from controlling successfully.
Shamuli is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cold looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shamuli passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cold is trying to control Shamuli's posture but Shamuli avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stone Cold dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Shamuli looks for a takedown but Cold sprawls well.
Cold stuffs the takedown attempt from Shamuli. Shamuli gets slowly back to his feet.
Cold displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shamuli.
Stone Cold has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hakbar Shamuli.
Cold fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cold shoots in but Shamuli avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shamuli tries for a takedown but Cold sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamuli shoots and misses
and Cold counters with a big head kick but Shamuli shrugs it off.
Shamuli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shamuli changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cold tries to avoid it but Shamuli manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cold to the ground. Cold escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shamuli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cold as he avoids it easily.
Shamuli doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cold counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Shamuli is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Shamuli is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamuli circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cold scores with a head kick.
Shamuli is still on wobbly legs! Can Cold finish him?
Cold connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Shamuli covering up! Cold comes in with a big uppercut and Shamuli goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stone Cold!
Hakbar Shamuli was interviewed post fight and said 'Needa Practice More'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Walter Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan McLeod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Dunham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan McLeod!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Dunham misses the target.
McLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunham tries to bum rush McLeod with a series of wild strikes but McLeod uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dunham moves out of range as McLeod strikes.
Dunham throws a looping overhand right but McLeod ducks down to avoid it.
Dunham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dunham lands with a hook. McLeod tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dunham looks to throw the jab but McLeod is out of range.
McLeod misses with an attempted mid kick.
McLeod throws an off balance right hand
and Dunham connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dunham throws a looping overhand right but McLeod ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham connects with a single shot there.
Dunham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McLeod bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunham lands a jab to McLeod's midsection.
Dunham seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dunham misses the target.
Dunham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunham misses with a looping right.
Dunham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McLeod.
McLeod misses the jab.
Dunham swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McLeod.
Walter Dunham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunham scores with a nice strike.
A left lands for Dunham.
Dunham connects with a good right hand that stumbles McLeod. McLeod circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dunham misses with a wild body shot.
Dunham misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dunham lands a slapping body shot.
McLeod ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A lazy left from Dunham finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham lands a nice shot to the body.
Dunham connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McLeod throws a lazy uppercut
and Dunham counters with a nice body shot.
Dunham connects with a jab.
A jab from Dunham does it's job there.
Dunham throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunham lands with a good body shot.
Dunham scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dunham punishes McLeod's body with a nice straight punch.
McLeod misses with a wild combination.
Dunham cracks McLeod with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunham jabs McLeod right on the nose. McLeod blinks but takes it well.
Dunham throws a lazy right hand but McLeod sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dunham.
Dunham swings for the body but McLeod moves out of range.
Dunham is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McLeod throws a combination that misses
and Dunham counters with a nice body shot.
Dunham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A punch lands to the side of McLeod 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McLeod keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunham.
Dunham scores with a jab.
Dunham scores with a nice head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McLeod throws a leg kick that misses.
Dunham scores with a sloppy right hand. McLeod should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McLeod.
We've been informed that McLeod has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dunham throws a hook to the side of McLeod's head but McLeod sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dunham throws a shot to the body.
McLeod walks into a stiff left hand from Dunham.
Dunham lands a jab to the head.
Walter Dunham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dunham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dunham cracks a nice hook into McLeod's ribs.
Nice uppercut lands for Dunham. That snapped McLeod's head back.
McLeod is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McLeod is rocked!
Dunham ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McLeod is still on wobbly legs! Can Dunham finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McLeod throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunham.
McLeod seems to have recovered his senses.
Dunham scores with a hook to the body. McLeod takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Good exchange - Dunham coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Dunham dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dunham misses with an uppercut.
McLeod misses with a wild combination.
McLeod has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McLeod throws a series of punches but Dunham avoids them all with ease.
McLeod takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McLeod takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McLeod drops his hands momentarily and Dunham takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dunham misses with a hook.
Dunham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McLeod doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLeod fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunham manages to avoid it.
McLeod needs to keep his hands up - Dunham had a free shot at his head there.
McLeod drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McLeod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham is looking for a triangle but McLeod pushes his legs off easily.
Dunham manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McLeod manages to get himself to full guard.
Dunham sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McLeod's guard.
Dunham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McLeod can do to turn this around?
Dunham is pressing down on McLeod's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLeod is holding on for now.
Dunham controlling the action here.
Dunham looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McLeod is just riding it out for now. Dunham eventually gives up the hold.
Dunham uses his free foot to push down on McLeod's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for McLeod.
Dunham wants to control but instead McLeod manages to regain half guard.
Dunham seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McLeod does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is sneakily working for an arm triangle but McLeod sees it coming and defends easily.
Dunham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McLeod is trying to get back to full guard.
Dunham is pressing down on McLeod's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLeod is holding on for now.
Dunham is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Dunham throws a strike there. McLeod manages to avoid it well and slips a leg under to get to half guard.
Dunham is pressing down on McLeod's thigh, looking to free his foot. McLeod is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McLeod is just riding it out for now. Dunham eventually gives up the hold.
Dunham is working for a kimura but McLeod is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dunham seems to be working for a kimura but McLeod defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Dunham dominated that second round.
That's time! Dunham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
McLeod missing with a left hand there. Dunham was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dunham listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dunham misses with a left hand
and McLeod counters with a single leg into guard. Dunham didn't expect that.
Dunham throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McLeod postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dunham throws his legs up looking for a submission but McLeod uses it to pass to side control.
McLeod trying to control the position but Dunham is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunham dodges the ground and pound from McLeod.
Dunham is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dunham is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
McLeod missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dunham blocking the ground and pound attempt from McLeod.
McLeod slips a nice elbow through Dunham's hands, connecting with Dunham's forehead.
Dunham wants to get back to full guard.
Dunham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McLeod pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dunham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dunham has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McLeod can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McLeod wants to control from the top but Dunham keeps moving.
McLeod distracts Dunham with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is looking for a triangle here but McLeod uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Dunham regains half guard.
Dunham is looking for a sweep. McLeod is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dunham moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dunham is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McLeod is aware though and is defending well.
McLeod got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dunham has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McLeod has managed to get both his arms back between Dunham's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McLeod lands a couple of elbows.
Dunham pushes a forearm under McLeod's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McLeod is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Walter Dunham!
After the big win, Walter Dunham made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bad Man Clothing (Nothing Over $40) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Medved (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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268 lbs
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24
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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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 Los Angeles, Lock Bresnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Medved !
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bresnar. Medved does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Bresnar. No joy for Medved on that attempt.
Bresnar throws a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Bresnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Medved shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bresnar clinches up with Medved and pushes him back against the cage.
Bresnar lands a nice uppercut.
Bresnar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Medved gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bresnar has hold of one of Medved 's legs. Medved is fighting the takedown attempt but Bresnar gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Medved looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Medved working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bresnar.
Bresnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bresnar throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Bresnar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bresnar trying to control but Medved is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar throws a big right hand that misses.
Bresnar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bresnar tries to score with some ground and pound. Medved controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bresnar is trying to ground and pound but Medved uses the momentary lack of control by Bresnar to regain half guard.
Medved blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bresnar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bresnar connects with a nice short shot to Medved 's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar drops an elbow to the side of Medved 's head.
Bresnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bresnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bresnar wants to control but Medved is keeping him busy.
Bresnar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Medved defending well though.
Bresnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bresnar seems to be working for a kimura but Medved defends the submission attempt.
Bresnar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar thows a huge punch but Medved dodges it nicely.
Bresnar lands with a punch from half guard.
Bresnar working the head and body with strikes.
Bresnar landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Medved looks winded!
Bresnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bresnar thows a huge punch but Medved dodges it nicely.
Bresnar thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bresnar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Medved keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Bresnar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bresnar is looking to take a break and control but Medved is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Medved trying to control here.
Bresnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Medved avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bresnar.
Medved keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Medved avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bresnar.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bresnar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Bresnar 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.
Medved looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bresnar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bresnar has Medved pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Medved manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bresnar wants a takedown but no success here.
Medved gets underhooks to prevent Bresnar's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medved gets underhooks to prevent Bresnar's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bresnar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Medved is defending well for now.
Bresnar is looking for a takedown.
Bresnar scores with a nice hook to the head.
Medved gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bresnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medved wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bresnar manages to break the clinch.
Bresnar closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Medved to the mat! Medved manages to get full guard.
Bresnar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lock Bresnar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Medved is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Medved controls Bresnar momentarily but Bresnar frees himself.
Medved is breathing heavily.
Bresnar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Medved avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bresnar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bresnar is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bresnar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Medved is trying to control the position but Bresnar postures up.
Bresnar throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bresnar shoots for a double leg takedown but Medved sprawls well. He's pushed Bresnar's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bresnar has Medved up against the cage in a clinch.
Medved prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar lands a shoulder strike.
Bresnar wants to take the fight to the mat but Medved manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bresnar goes for a takedown in the clinch but Medved prevents it.
Bresnar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bresnar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Medved fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Medved tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bresnar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Medved can do to turn this around?
Bresnar shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Medved manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Medved is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bresnar scoring with some ground and pound.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Medved is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bresnar works over Medved with some ground and pound from guard.
Bresnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lock Bresnar dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bresnar lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medved circles away quickly and effectively.
Bresnar connects with a right hand. Medved shakes it off.
Bresnar staying out of range there.
Bresnar misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bresnar is defended easily by Medved .
Medved stuffs the takedown attempt from Bresnar. Bresnar gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Medved gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Bresnar to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar trying to control but Medved is working from the bottom.
Bresnar in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bresnar postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Medved takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bresnar throws a big elbow that misses.
Bresnar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Medved works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bresnar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
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.
Medved keeping full guard, as Bresnar tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bresnar tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Medved defends well and Bresnar ends up having to push Medved into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lock Bresnar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Medved misses with a punch on the inside.
Bresnar has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Medved regains guard immediately.
Bresnar won't allow Medved to get back to his feet.
Alexander Medved has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bresnar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bresnar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Medved has momentary wrist control but Bresnar slips an elbow through the middle.
Bresnar with a nice head shot there.
Medved preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bresnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Medved swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bresnar trying to control the position from guard on top but Medved is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bresnar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lock Bresnar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bresnar looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Medved can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bresnar controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar lands a couple of elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bresnar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bresnar has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lock Bresnar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bresnar has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lock Bresnar!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guss Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov comes to the cage accompanied by Siberia - Cold winter night whispers. The key to victory for Ivan Kuznetsov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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217 lbs
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27
245 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guss Steel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kuznetsov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
A cross from Kuznetsov lands.
Steel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Steel misses with an uppercut. Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Kuznetsov slips the punch.
Steel throws a right hand that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a right hand to the body.
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Guss Steel has been cut.
Kuznetsov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
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!
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Steel.
Kuznetsov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel under the eye.
Steel is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
That has opened up Guss Steel's cut even more.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Steel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kuznetsov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Steel to the canvas! Steel doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kuznetsov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kuznetsov!
A pretty intense looking Ivan Kuznetsov took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Edward Folayang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chance Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Edward Folayang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chance Spong!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Folayang throws a head kick but Spong moves out of range.
Folayang ducks under a wild hook from Spong.
A head kick misses from Folayang.
Spong blocks a head kick by Folayang.
Spong steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Folayang. That one must have hurt.
Folayang seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Folayang lands with an uppercut that bounces Spong off the cage and back into range.
Spong blocks a head kick by Folayang.
Spong clinches up with Folayang and pushes him back against the cage.
Spong prevents Folayang from breaking the clinch.
Folayang breaks from the clinch.
Folayang misses with a head kick.
Folayang misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Folayang avoids the body shot from Spong.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Spong.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spong is putting a hurting on Folayang here, landing some big shots from side control.
Spong is trying to get an arm triangle but Folayang is defending well.
Spong lands a decent elbow from side control.
Folayang is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Folayang tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spong wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Spong lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Folayang is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong taking a breather here.
Folayang seems to have got his legs back now.
Spong lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Folayang down.
Spong looks up at the clock and then as Folayang takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Spong smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Spong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Folayang knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Spong landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Spong tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Folayang is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spong is trying to get an arm triangle but Folayang is defending well.
Spong tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Folayang can't do much from the bottom here.
Spong staying calm.
Folayang is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Spong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong advances nicely into full mount.
Spong avoids the attempt from Folayang to control.
Spong looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spong in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Folayang tries to reverse the position but Spong maintains control.
Spong pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Spong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Spong loads up with a big shot that hurts Folayang! He's pulled Spong in close but Spong has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Folayang survive? More strikes from Spong and Folayang is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chance Spong!
Edward Folayang spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm sorry to all my fans. I let you down.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Dick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ken Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Big Dick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Halo!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dick throws a poor cross that misses
and Dick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halo lands a body shot.
Dick takes a swing at Halo's ribcage but misses.
Dick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Halos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Halo walks into a stiff left hand from Dick.
Dick throws a series of punches but Halo moves out of range.
Halo throws a hook but Dick avoids it easily.
Dick slips a jab from Halo.
Dick throws a sloppy body shot
and Dick takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Halo misses with a double jab.
Dick scores with a one two! Halo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halo needs to keep his hands up - Dick had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick falls off balance throwing a combination
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dick scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dick clinches.
Halo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dick misses with a hook
and Halo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dick jabs Halo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dick moves in looking to clinch but Halo pushes him off.
Dick has closed the distance and engaged Halo in a clinch.
Dick working aggressively here.
Halo working aggressively here.
Dick throws an elbow that misses.
Halo tries to work over Dick's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo managing to block the knees to the body from Dick.
Halo lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Halo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Halo blocking some punches.
Dick gets through Halo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Halo wants to break free but Dick has control.
Halo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dick.
Halo blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick lands a body punch.
Dick throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halos head.
Dick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dick seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Halo can turn it around.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Dick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dick breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dick lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Halo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Halo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dick swings widly with a right hand
and Halo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Dick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dick misses with a right hand
and Halo counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Halo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dick finds it's way round the side to connect with Halo's head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dick looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Halo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dick has managed to clinch.
Halo tries to circle away but Dick has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Halo.
Halo prevents a body shot from Dick.
Dick has Halo pressed against the cage, preventing Halo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Halo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Halo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dick won't allow it.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Halo wants to break free but Dick has control.
Dick with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dick tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dick escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dick seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dick lands with a hook. Halo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Dick's shoulder, as Dick tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dick dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dick looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Dick misses the target.
Dick looks to land a right hand but Halo moved out of range.
Dick slips under a jab from Halo.
Dick keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dick lands a lovely overhand right.
Dick throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dick misses with a few strikes there.
Dick misses the shot to the body.
Dick cracks Halo with an open hand slap.
Dick missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dick slips a straight right by Halo.
Halo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dick comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dick tries to clinch there but Halo circles away.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dick throws out a loose jab but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Halo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dick. Halo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dick uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Dick tries to clinch but Halo moves out of range.
Big Dick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Halo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dick pushes Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Dick tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Halo avoids a wild elbow strike from Dick.
Dick lands a left hand.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Halo controls his hands.
Halo misses with some punches.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
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!
Halo wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dick.
Halo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dick tries to land knees in the clinch but Halo avoids the damage to the body.
Big Dick has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo scores with a shot to the side of Dick's head.
A frustrated look appears on Halo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dick has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Halo digs a right hand underneath Dick's ribcage. Dick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dick misses with a punch on the inside.
Dick lands a right hand.
Halo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halo can do to turn this around?
Dick misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dick darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dick.
Dick cracks Halo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Halo connects with a right hand. Dick shakes it off.
Halo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Halo.
Dick lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo loads up on a big right hand but Dick slips the punch.
A jab from Dick does it's job there.
Halo cracks Dick with a good jab.
Dick moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halo.
Halo misses with a body punch.
Dick tries to throw a body punch but Halo avoids it by throwing Dick back against the cage.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dick.
Halo tries to break the clinch but Dick is controlling the position.
Halo tries to break the clinch but Dick is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Dick dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A jab from Dick misses.
Dick connects with a jab.
Halo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Halo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dick lands a head shot.
Big Dick is winning the standup battle so far.
Halo misses with a double jab.
Halo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo ducks under a wild hook from Dick.
Halo misses with a body shot.
Dick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halo doesn't seem bothered though.
Dick misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dick throws a right hand that misses
and Halo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dick.
Dick takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dick throws a hook to the side of Halo's head but Halo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Dick lands an impressive looking overhand right. Halo doesn't seem phased though.
Halo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dick throws out the jab.
Dick connects with a crisp jab.
Dick listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A jab from Dick does it's job there.
Dick throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dick tries to clinch there but Halo circles away.
Ken Halo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Halo gets tackled into the cage by Dick. Dick maintains the clinch.
Dick presses Halo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Halo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dick creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dick lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Halo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dick.
Dick with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dick lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dick backwards.
Halo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dick works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halo misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Halo prevents a body shot from Dick.
Dick misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Dick.
Dick fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Halo prevents a body shot from Dick.
Dick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dick tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halo struggles to land a body shot inside as Dick controls his hands.
Dick working aggressively here.
Halo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Halo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Halo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Halo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dick gets through Halo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dick is pushing Halo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Halo is trying to force a seperation but Dick has the dominant position.
Big Dick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Halo breaks from the clinch.
Dick moves out of range of the strikes.
Dick tries to move into range but Halo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Halo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dick swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dick throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dick misses with a straight right.
Dick throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Dick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dick has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Dick!
Ken Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'It was pretty big after all, once I saw it I couldn't get my head back in the game no pun intended.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Authority Zelditeez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Barbaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Authority Zelditeez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eddie Barbaros!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zelditeez is defended easily by Barbaros.
Barbaros tries a head kick but it misses.
Barbaros does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Barbaros fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zelditeez, pushing him back against the cage.
Barbaros misses with a knee to the head.
Barbaros putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zelditeez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Barbaros lands an elbow inside.
Barbaros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
We've been hearing reports that Zelditeez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zelditeez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zelditeez is trying to pull guard but Barbaros turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Barbaros misses with a knee to the head.
Barbaros's coach down at Tetras Bowl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Barbaros's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zelditeez avoiding damage as Barbaros throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Barbaros.
Barbaros tries to land knees in the clinch but Zelditeez avoids the damage to the body.
Zelditeez takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Authority Zelditeez has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zelditeez wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Authority Zelditeez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zelditeez managing to block the knees to the body from Barbaros.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaros misses with a knee to the head.
Barbaros throws a knee to the head but misses.
Barbaros tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zelditeez avoids it.
Zelditeez blocks an elbow strike.
Barbaros throws an elbow but it misses.
Barbaros working Zelditeez over with knees to the body.
Zelditeez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zelditeez tries to pull guard but Barbaros won't allow it.
Zelditeez tries to pull guard but Barbaros won't allow it.
Barbaros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zelditeez's defenses.
Zelditeez fails to pull guard.
Barbaros comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Barbaros obliges.
Zelditeez is breathing heavily.
Barbaros is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Barbaros lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barbaros lands an elbow just above Zelditeez 's eye.
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!
Zelditeez takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Barbaros.
Barbaros lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barbaros lands an elbow that stopped Zelditeez in his tracks for a moment.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zelditeez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbaros is stalling here.
Barbaros lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zelditeez tries to pull guard but Barbaros won't allow it.
Barbaros lands an elbow inside that Zelditeez shrugs off.
Zelditeez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Barbaros walks away with a smile on his face. Zelditeez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zelditeez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barbaros tries to work over Zelditeez's front leg with a kick but Zelditeez checks it.
Barbaros is looking to clinch but Zelditeez is avoiding it.
Eddie Barbaros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbaros throws a half hearted mid kick.
Barbaros with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barbaros tries to clinch but Zelditeez is having none of it.
Barbaros lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Barbaros.
Zelditeez throws a looping overhand right but Barbaros ducks down to avoid it.
Zelditeez fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Barbaros to the ground. Zelditeez is now in Barbaros's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zelditeez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zelditeez trying to control but Barbaros is working from the bottom.
Zelditeez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbaros is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zelditeez defends well.
Zelditeez drops back looking for a leg! Barbaros is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Barbaros manages to kick Zelditeez off! Zelditeez jumps back into Barbaros's guard.
Zelditeez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zelditeez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zelditeez is pushing down on Barbaros's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barbaros is fighting to maintain full guard but Zelditeez has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Barbaros dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Authority Zelditeez's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Barbaros has Zelditeez up against the cage in a clinch.
Eddie Barbaros seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zelditeez blocks an elbow strike.
Barbaros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zelditeez's defenses.
Barbaros lands a nice knee to the body.
Zelditeez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barbaros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zelditeez's defenses.
Barbaros scores with a knee to the head.
Barbaros landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zelditeez takes an elbow to the temple.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Barbaros landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zelditeez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barbaros lands an elbow inside.
Barbaros creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zelditeez's defenses.
Zelditeez is rocked!
Zelditeez managing to block the knees to the body from Barbaros.
Oh Zelditeez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbaros lands an elbow that stopped Zelditeez in his tracks for a moment.
Barbaros has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Zelditeez - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Barbaros, and another! Zelditeez is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Eddie Barbaros!
Eddie Barbaros is the new middleweight champion!
Eddie Barbaros made sure to mention his sponsor, Devotion Energy Inc (Laundry)(Flights) in his post fight interview.
The defeated Authority Zelditeez had this to say: 'My hats off to Yogi, he is a great grappler. I will earn my rematch, without a doubt. Lets do #2? '.
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