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Hilo Fight 163 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Geeves Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinya Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Kickstart My Heart. 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
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Geeves Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shinya Aoki !
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong scores with a head kick.
Aoki walks into a stiff left hand from Armstrong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki .
Armstrong moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aoki misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily.
A big right from Armstrong misses.
Aoki is trying hard to land a takedown here. Armstrong sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Geeves Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shinya Aoki .
Aoki 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.
Aoki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Aoki .
Aoki lands the left hand.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl out of it but Aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armstrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
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!
Armstrong scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Geeves Armstrong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Geeves Armstrong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aoki .
Aoki shoots in and drives through. Armstrong sprawls well.
Aoki takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Decent striking displayed by Aoki there.
Armstrong throws a head kick but Aoki moves out of range.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Aoki avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Aoki is defended easily by Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Armstrong.
Armstrong thows a body kick. Aoki tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong slaps away a takedown attempt from Aoki , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Armstrong misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki shoots in looking for a takedown. Armstrong tries to sprawl out of it but Aoki keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Armstrong manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Armstrong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Aoki checks it.
Armstrong misses with a straight right.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Armstrong tries to get to full guard but Aoki has control of the leg.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armstrong keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Armstrong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Aoki is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Aoki is looking for a kimura but Armstrong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aoki to get the leverage.
Aoki is looking for a kimura here.
Aoki misses with a head shot. Armstrong uses the momentum to regain guard.
Aoki pushing down on Armstrong's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geeves Armstrong dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Armstrong scores with a body shot.
Geeves Armstrong is winning the standup battle so far.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Aoki saw that one coming.
Jab, jab by Aoki - just one landing.
Armstrong is looking to chop away at Aoki 's legs.
Armstrong looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good leg kick by Armstrong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to score with a jab to the body but Aoki is just out of range.
Aoki misses with a wild body shot.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Aoki looks to land a combination but Armstrong avoids it well.
Armstrong stuffs the takedown attempt from Aoki . Aoki gets slowly back to his feet.
Armstrong throws a body kick that misses.
We've been told by Armstrong's head coaches at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aoki can do to turn this around?
Armstrong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Armstrong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armstrong lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aoki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Armstrong lunges at Aoki with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Aoki 's hand.
Aoki moves out of range of the body kick.
Aoki checks a leg kick nicely.
Armstrong throws a wild body kick that Aoki sees coming a mile off.
Nice body kick from Armstrong.
Aoki scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aoki goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Armstrong rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Aoki 's guard! Nice work there by Armstrong!
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Armstrong has picked Aoki up and slammed him! Aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Armstrong manages to pass to side control!
Aoki is looking to regain half guard here but Armstrong keeps moving and retains side control.
Armstrong trying to control the action but Aoki is working from the bottom.
Aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki is still trying to improve position.
Armstrong controls the position from side control.
Aoki is looking for a sweep.
Aoki is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Shinya Aoki has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Armstrong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Armstrong from advancing to side control.
Armstrong is looking to take a break and control but Aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aoki keeping control of the position.
Armstrong prevents Aoki from improving his position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geeves Armstrong dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Armstrong tries a head kick but it misses.
Aoki goes for a double leg but Armstrong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Armstrong continues to drive forward.
Aoki gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Aoki with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Aoki tries to pass.
Armstrong wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
Aoki throwing strikes from guard but Armstrong blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong keeping moving, preventing Aoki from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armstrong misses with a body kick.
Aoki uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Aoki 's corner calls for a 1-2. Aoki obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Armstrong connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Armstrong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Aoki . That did some damage!
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Aoki avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
Aoki steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with an uppercut.
Armstrong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aoki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Armstrong sprawls well initially but Aoki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Armstrong is trying to maintain the position but Aoki is very close to passing his half guard.
Aoki is keen to just control but Armstrong is a slippery customer.
Aoki is nestled in close to Armstrong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aoki wants to control but Armstrong is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki stalling away here and it's allowed Armstrong to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Aoki trying to control the position from guard on top but Armstrong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki won't allow Armstrong to sweep him here.
Aoki has gone for a leg lock! Armstrong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Aoki 's guard.
Geeves Armstrong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Aoki is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Armstrong rolls with it to try and escape but Aoki cranks on the arm and Armstrong is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinya Aoki !
A relieved looking Shinya Aoki thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Jude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Elias Jude will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keiichi Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Jude!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jude moves in looking to clinch but Yamada pushes him off.
Jude darts in trying to clinch
and Yamada counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jude!
Jude tries to improve position but can't.
Yamada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jude has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yamada working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jude is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jude is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Yamada off and has taken his back!
Yamada is in bad spot here.
Yamada breaks Jude's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yamada advances position into side control!
Jude is trying to improve his position.
Yamada is trying to get an arm triangle but Jude is defending well.
Yamada tries for a kimura but Jude is defending well.
Jude tries to buck Yamada off but Yamada is having none of it.
Yamada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jude has escaped the position, nice work there.
Yamada working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jude gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamada seems to be working for a kimura but Jude defends the submission attempt.
Yamada controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jude looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamada works his foot free and advances to mount.
Yamada fails to advance to Jude's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jude manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jude gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Jude is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Yamada has taken his back.
Jude is trying to break free.
Yamada looking to break Jude's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jude remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Yamada will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Yamada doesn't have the hooks in and Jude manages to turn into his guard.
Yamada preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jude postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Yamada working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jude doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jude manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jude is in close to Yamada's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jude is aware though and is defending well.
Yamada has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Jude has passed into side control.
Yamada takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Jude is looking to take a break and control but Yamada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jude wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Yamada, who protects the arm well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamada is looking for a sweep.
Jude cracks Yamada with a big right hand but Yamada just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jude thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jude looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yamada is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jude off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiichi Yamada 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.
Jude tries to clinch but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jude moves to clinch but Yamada breaks away
and Yamada counters with a takedown into side control.
Yamada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jude gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yamada is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jude defends it well.
Jude is looking to control Yamada's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jude avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jude gets full guard.
Jude can't keep his opponent in guard - Yamada advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jude actively working from the bottom here.
Yamada is looking for a kimura but Jude is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yamada to get the leverage.
Jude looking for a kimura from the bottom but Yamada passes into side control!
Yamada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jude knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jude is looking for a sweep.
Jude is still trying to improve position.
Yamada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jude knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Yamada wants to control but Jude is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jude!
Jude wants to control but Yamada is having none of it.
Keiichi Yamada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jude is trying to reverse the position but instead Yamada has taken his back - oops!
Yamada not allowing Jude to control his hands.
Jude is trying to get back to his feet but Yamada has full control of the position and if anything, Jude has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Jude is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Yamada gets his way!
Yamada patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Jude tries to break free.
Yamada is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jude knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jude for a finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jude can't escape the position.
Yamada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jude can do to turn this around?
Jude trying to control the action but Yamada just sinks the hooks in.
Jude showing good submission defense here.
Jude preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Yamada.
Jude turns into Yamada and is now in his guard.
Jude landing with the ground and pound.
Yamada looking for a guillotine here but Jude defends easily.
Jude is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Jude throwing strikes from guard but Yamada blocks nicely.
Jude keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Yamada's head.
Jude got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yamada has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jude has managed to get both his arms back between Yamada's legs - danger averted.
Jude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamada is keeping the position for now.
Jude cracks Yamada with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jude stands up over Yamada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jude pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yamada is keeping the position for now.
Jude throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiichi Yamada dominated that second round.
That's time! Yamada's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jude rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Yamada moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jude tries to clinch there but Yamada circles away.
Jude closes the distance looking to clinch
so Yamada counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jude looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Yamada has picked Jude up and slammed him! Jude can't keep hold of the triangle and Yamada manages to pass to side control!
Yamada tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jude is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jude has escaped the position, nice work there.
Jude tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada working away.
Jude tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yamada is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jude knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jude can't do much from the bottom here.
Jude sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Jude looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jude has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yamada pulls his head out easily.
Jude looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yamada moves nicely into side control.
Yamada tries to advance to mount but can't.
Jude is trying to control Yamada's posture but Yamada avoids it.
Yamada thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yamada tries for a kimura but Jude is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jude is looking for a sweep.
Yamada tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Yamada has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jude manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jude wants to stand up but Yamada is controlling the position.
Jude is trying to work for a kimura but Yamada is defending well.
Jude throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yamada slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jude is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamada has wrist control.
Elias Jude has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jude is looking to work some ground and pound but Yamada has wrist control.
Jude missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jude postures up in Yamada's guard and throws a big left but Yamada blocks it.
Jude trying to control but Yamada is working from the bottom.
Yamada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yamada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jude keeps working.
Jude looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yamada wants to free his trapped foot but Jude is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jude wants to improve his position but Yamada is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keiichi Yamada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Yamada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keiichi Yamada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa has chosen I'm an Adult Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Mewes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mewes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munanaposa.
Mewes stalks Munanaposa and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Munanaposa's face. Munanaposa staggers backwards, shaken.
Munanaposa moves out of range of the strikes.
Munanaposa has his takedown stuffed
and Mewes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munanaposa is rocked!
A punch combination from Mewes misses.
Munanaposa is still on wobbly legs! Can Mewes finish him?
Munanaposa shoots in and bounces Mewes off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Munanaposa trying to control but Mewes is working from the bottom.
Mewes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Mewes is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mewes is looking for a kimura here.
Mewes blocks the strikes from Munanaposa.
Munanaposa tries to get to full guard but Mewes has control of the leg.
Munanaposa seems to have recovered his senses.
Mewes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mewes wants to pass the guard but Munanaposa is defending well.
Munanaposa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Mewes's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Mewes's back!
Munanaposa working for a choke but Mewes is defending well.
Mewes is trying to get back to his feet but Munanaposa has full control of the position and if anything, Mewes has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Mewes fending off the submission attempt from Munanaposa.
Munanaposa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mewes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Munanaposa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa working for a choke but Mewes is defending well.
Mewes tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Munanaposa goes for an armbar but Mewes turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mewes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munanaposa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Mewes stacks Munanaposa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Mewes!
Mewes trying to control the action but Munanaposa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa is looking to regain half guard here but Mewes keeps moving and retains side control.
Munanaposa wants to control but Mewes postures up.
Mewes has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Munanaposa is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mewes yanks on the arm and Munanaposa is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mewes.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jason Mewes!
During a confident post fight interview, Jason Mewes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Van Der Sluijs has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Long Wang's chin.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sluijs is looking to land body kicks.
Wang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Van Der Sluijs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Van Der Sluijs has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Wang is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Van Der Sluijs lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wang's sensitive parts.
Wang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wang looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Der Sluijs is just out of range.
Van Der Sluijs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wang.
Good leg kick by Van Der Sluijs there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A clash of legs there as Wang blocks the low kick.
Wang misses with a wild body shot.
Wang looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wang stays in close to Van Der Sluijs's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Der Sluijs keeping full guard, as Wang tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Van Der Sluijs wants to stand but Wang is controlling the position.
Wang seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Wang won't allow Van Der Sluijs to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wang. Van Der Sluijs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Der Sluijs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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.
Van Der Sluijs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wang throws a combination. Van Der Sluijs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Van Der Sluijs finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Der Sluijs throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wang looks up at the clock. Bad move! Van Der Sluijs lands a right hand from hell, dropping Wang. Van Der Sluijs pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Van Der Sluijs!
A victorious James Van Der Sluijs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agent 47 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka has chosen my dick as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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211 lbs
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Agent 47!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
47 throws a body shot but no joy.
Pitakaka lands with a nice body kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
47 misses the shot to the body.
47 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
47 misses with an uppercut. Pitakaka saw that one coming.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but 47 moves out of range.
47 tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
47 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.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick which misses 47's front leg but catches the back leg as 47 tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from 47. Those never looked like landing.
Pitakaka scores with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that misses.
Pitakaka takes a swing at 47's ribcage but misses.
47 avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka looks to land a body kick but 47 moved away.
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!
47 uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
47 moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that half lands.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pitakaka looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
47 throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pitakaka lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
47 throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pitakaka.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and 47 moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
47 connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and 47 moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
47 throws a leg kick but Pitakaka checks it.
Pitakaka cracks the inside of 47's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitakaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid body kick from 47.
47 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick but 47 moved away.
47 takes a kick to the side of the head.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and 47 counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Pitakaka looks winded!
47 wants to control from the top but Pitakaka keeps moving.
Pitakaka is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst 47 is controlling him.
47 sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pitakaka keeping full guard, as 47 tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
47 throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pitakaka works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pitakaka can't keep his opponent in guard - 47 advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
47 not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pitakaka is trying to stand.
47 is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
47 winds up and cracks Pitakaka with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
47 works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but 47 has just dragged him back down to the mat.
47 tries for a kimura but Pitakaka is defending well.
47 taking a breather here.
Pitakaka is trying to control 47's posture but 47 avoids it.
47 looks up at the clock and then as Pitakaka takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, 47 smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
47 is working to tighten his grip on Pitakaka's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pitakaka has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but 47 is really squeezing tight and eventually Pitakaka passes out! 47 breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Agent 47!
Agent 47 thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randomly Named Fighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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36
199 lbs
24 - 14 - 0 |
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230 lbs
26 - 17 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randomly Named Fighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shimazu misses with a looping left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimazu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shimazu misses the jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimazu.
Shimazu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shimazu throws an overhand right that lands on Fighter's shoulder, as Fighter tries to avoid the shot.
Shimazu doesn't manage to clinch there - Fighter circles away.
Shimazu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fighter counters with a one-two to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fighter counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fighter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shimazu tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Shimazu looks to land a left hand but Fighter moved out of range nicely.
Fighter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Randomly Named Fighter has been cut.
Shimazu tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimazu wants to clinch
and Fighter counters with a three punch combo that has Shimazu backing up. Shimazu nods at Fighter to acknowledge the strikes.
Shimazu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shimazu closes the distance but Fighter moves to the side
and Fighter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Shimazu misses.
Shimazu cracks Fighter with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Shimazu tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimazu thows a leg kick but Fighter checks it
and Fighter counters with a left and a right that stings Shimazu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimazu moves to clinch but Fighter breaks away
and Fighter counters with a left and a right that stings Shimazu.
Shimazu wants to clinch but Fighter slips to the side
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
Shimazu tries to clinch there but Fighter circles away.
Shimazu tries to clinch but Fighter moves out of range.
Shimazu tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fighter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fighter counters with a big head kick but Shimazu shrugs it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fighter slips under a jab from Shimazu.
Shimazu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fighters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Shimazu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shimazu is looking to clinch but Fighter is avoiding it.
Shimazu tries to clinch
and Shimazu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shimazu throws an off balance right hand
and Fighter counters with a left and a right that stings Shimazu.
Fighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimazu.
Shimazu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fighter counters with a left and a right that stings Shimazu.
Fighter swats away the attempt to clinch by Shimazu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu looks to clinch
and Fighter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shimazu throws the left hand but Fighter avoids the punch easily.
Shimazu wants to clinch
and Fighter counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shimazu tries to score with a low kick but Fighter moves his leg out of the way.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimazu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shimazu tries to clinch but Fighter moves away
and Fighter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shimazu tries to clinch
and Fighter counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Shimazu tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Fighter to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randomly Named Fighter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randomly Named Fighter'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.
Shimazu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Shimazu misses with a lunging right hand
letting Fighter counter with a right hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Shimazu might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Fighter has got the better of the exchanges.
Shimazu cracks Fighter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fighter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shimazu can do to turn this around?
Shimazu tries to close the distance and clinch but Fighter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shimazu tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Fighter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shimazu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fighter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shimazu.
Fighter avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shimazu tries to clinch up but Fighter circles away and keeps his distance.
Shimazu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fighter counters with a three punch combo that has Shimazu backing up. Shimazu nods at Fighter to acknowledge the strikes.
William Shimazu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fighter ducks under a wild hook from Shimazu.
Shimazu fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fighter, pushing him back against the cage.
Shimazu working aggressively here.
Fighter goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shimazu prevents it.
Fighter can't get the takedown.
Shimazu swings wildly with an uppercut but Fighter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimazu prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Randomly Named Fighter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fighter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shimazu gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fighter tries to score a body lock takedown but Shimazu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fighter has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shimazu after a bit of a struggle.
Shimazu lands a damaging elbow.
Shimazu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fighter tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fighter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shimazu throws a head punch that misses.
Fighter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Shimazu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shimazu.
Fighter looking to throw knees to the head but Shimazu is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shimazu lands a nice uppercut.
Fighter tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shimazu has a couple of punches blocked by Fighter.
Shimazu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shimazu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Fighter.
Fighter is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fighter wants to take the fight to the mat but Shimazu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fighter blocks the elbow strike.
Shimazu unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fighter lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Shimazu lands a nice knee to the body.
Shimazu connects with a nasty looking knee right to Fighter's face.
William Shimazu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shimazu scores with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shimazu.
Shimazu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Fighter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Randomly Named Fighter's cut is getting worse.
Shimazu lands with a short shot to the head.
Fighter is rocked!
Shimazu has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Fighter - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Shimazu, and another! Fighter is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). William Shimazu!
In his post fight interview, William Shimazu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Espada might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Greedy Fly. Lapikov has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Anatoliy Lapikov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Guillermo Espada's chin.
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30
200 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
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28
220 lbs
10 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada lands with a right hand.
Lapikov goes for a double leg but Espada avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Espada continues to drive forward.
Lapikov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Espada avoiding damage as Lapikov throws knees to the body.
Lapikov lands a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Espada pulls Lapikov in to control the position.
Espada tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lapikov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lapikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Espada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lapikov stands up over Espada, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lapikov slips nicely into half guard.
Lapikov working Espada over with strikes.
Lapikov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Espada keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espada is trying to control but can't.
Espada is refusing to be controlled, as Lapikov sits in half guard.
Lapikov stops Espada from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lapikov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Espada's head.
Lapikov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Espada wants to control but Lapikov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Espada wants to improve his position but Lapikov is controlling well.
My spies in Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground inform me that Lapikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lapikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Espada is trying to stand back up but Lapikov is controlling him
Lapikov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lapikov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lapikov lands with a punch from half guard.
Espada is rocked!
Lapikov lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Espada! More strikes land and this one is all over! Lapikov jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anatoliy Lapikov!
Anatoliy Lapikov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Segal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Segal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis wants to slow Segal down by chopping away at his legs.
Lewis looks to land a left hand but Segal moved out of range nicely.
Segal throws a hook to the side of Lewis's head but Lewis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis blocks a jab.
Segal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lewis was well out of range. Poor timing from Segal.
Lewis misses with a wild combination.
Segal throws a body kick that misses.
Segal throws a head kick but Lewis moves out of range.
Lewis slips a jab from Segal.
Segal misses with a double jab.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick and Segal moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Segal throws a series of punches but Lewis moves out of range.
Segal scores with a decent looking hook.
Lewis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Segal just misses with a punch to the body.
Segal throws a poor cross that misses
and Lewis counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis doesn't manage to clinch there - Segal circles away.
Segal throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lewis throws a poor cross that misses
and Segal counters with a nice uppercut.
Segal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Segal misses with a hook.
Lewis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Segal takes a swing at Lewis's ribcage but misses.
Segal throws an overhand right that lands on Lewis's shoulder, as Lewis tries to avoid the shot.
Segal fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A jab from Segal does it's job there.
Segal looks to land a right hand but Lewis moved out of range.
Segal throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Segal has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lewis finds it's way round the side to connect with Segal's head.
Lewis throws an overhand right that lands on Segal's shoulder, as Segal tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Segal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Segal swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Segal throws a right hand that misses
letting Lewis counter with a right hand.
Lewis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Segal, pushing him back against the cage.
Lewis tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Segal avoids it.
Segal manages to break the clinch.
Segal misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lewis.
Segal throws the kick towards the body but Lewis avoids it.
Segal misses with a head kick.
Segal throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Segal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lewis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis catches Segal with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lewis moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Segal.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Segal.
Segal blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Segal fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lewis blocks a body shot from Segal.
I was talking to Segal's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Segal misses with a punch to the body.
Segal scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Lewis misses with the head strike.
Segal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lewis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Segal wants to land a leg kick but Lewis is out of range.
Segal throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a huge left! Segal is in big trouble! He's backing up but Lewis isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Segal from any more damage. A dominating finish by Lewis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Lewis!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mitchell Menchaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Iron comes to the cage accompanied by Slippin. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John The Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mitchell Menchaka!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Menchaka misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Menchaka. No joy for The Iron on that attempt.
The Iron tries to clinch but Menchaka moves away
and Menchaka counters with a stiff right hand.
Menchaka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Iron.
The Iron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Menchaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Menchaka looks to score with a jab to the body but The Iron is just out of range.
The Iron slips under a jab.
The Iron with a poor takedown
and Menchaka counters with a low kick, right behind The Iron 's knee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menchaka scores with a leg kick.
Menchaka has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as The Iron is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Iron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Menchaka can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Iron darts in looking for a takedown but Menchaka gets double underhooks and turns The Iron into the cage.
The Iron misses with a punch on the inside.
The Iron scores with a nice hook to the head.
Menchaka tries to throw a body punch but The Iron avoids it by throwing Menchaka back against the cage.
The Iron tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
Menchaka has a couple of punches blocked by The Iron.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menchaka.
The Iron dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The Iron really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Menchaka avoids a wild elbow strike from The Iron.
The Iron lands with a right to the head.
The Iron is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Menchaka is defending well.
The Iron is trying to drag Menchaka to the mat but Menchaka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
The Iron drops down looking for an ankle pick but Menchaka pulls his leg out and moves away.
Menchaka misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Menchaka is fending him off so far but The Iron persists. Nope, Menchaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice cross by Menchaka.
We've been told by The Iron's head coaches at The Boom Boom Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Iron fails with an attempt to clinch.
The Iron has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from The Iron there as he acknowledges the shot.
The Iron shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Menchaka sprawls well. Menchaka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Iron gets slowly back to his feet.
The Iron moves to clinch but Menchaka breaks away
and Menchaka counters with a nice body kick.
Menchaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menchaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Iron shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Menchaka as he avoids it easily.
The Iron drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Menchaka is trying to hold The Iron in close to prevent damage but The Iron has managed to pass into half guard.
Menchaka works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron preventing the sweep.
The Iron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Iron wants to pass the guard but Menchaka is keeping the position.
The Iron throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menchaka is adopting a defensive guard.
Menchaka wants to improve his position but instead The Iron has moved into half guard.
The Iron is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Menchaka!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron wants to control the pace but Menchaka is squirming around nicely.
Menchaka tries to hold on but The Iron postures up.
Menchaka working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The Iron is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Menchaka is working to get back to half guard.
The Iron is landing with some decent strikes but Menchaka is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The Iron looking to control and managing it successfully.
The Iron can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Menchaka is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mitchell Menchaka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Iron fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Menchaka avoids it really well and circles away.
Menchaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Menchaka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Menchaka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Menchaka.
Menchaka stops a takedown attempt from The Iron.
Menchaka misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Iron successfully pulls guard.
The Iron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Menchaka wants to pass the guard but The Iron is keeping the position.
The Iron controls Menchaka momentarily but Menchaka frees himself.
Menchaka must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Iron looking to hit a scissor sweep but Menchaka is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Iron looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron is looking to stand up but Menchaka isn't so interested in that idea.
Menchaka looking to sit in guard and control but The Iron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Menchaka is pulling down on The Iron's head. It's preventing any offense from The Iron, at least for the moment.
Menchaka is trying to keep The Iron in close.
The Iron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Menchaka is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Menchaka looking to control.
The Iron stands and throws Menchaka's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The Iron working away.
The Iron lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Iron goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Menchaka rolls with the submission and now he's on top in The Iron's guard! Nice work there by Menchaka!
Menchaka would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka passes The Iron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The Iron has his hands clasped together around Menchaka's back. He's all about the action.
The Iron is looking to improve his position.
The Iron trying to hold on to Menchaka's head to control him but Menchaka postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Iron is doing well to control the position and prevent Menchaka from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Menchaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Iron tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Menchaka swivels and escapes.
The Iron tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Menchaka defends well and The Iron ends up having to push Menchaka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Menchaka cracks The Iron with a nice body shot.
Menchaka takes a shot to the head.
Menchaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Iron clinches up with Menchaka and pushes him back against the cage.
Menchaka blocking some punches.
Menchaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menchaka throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
John The Iron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Iron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John The Iron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Iron tries to clinch up.
Menchaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but The Iron moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menchaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Iron.
The Iron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Menchaka's waist but Menchaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Iron off to one side.
The Iron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Menchaka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Iron checks a low kick from Menchaka.
Menchaka lands a lovely overhand right.
The Iron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Menchaka pinned against the cage. Menchaka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
The Iron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The Iron takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mitchell Menchaka seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Iron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The Iron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka just misses with a punch to the body.
The Iron tries to clinch but Menchaka moves out of range.
Mitchell Menchaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The Iron misses with a takedown attempt - Menchaka sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Menchaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The Iron takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Menchaka thuds a left hand into The Iron's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Iron moves to clinch but Menchaka breaks away
and Menchaka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Menchaka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits The Irons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The Iron shoots in looking for a takedown. Menchaka tries to sprawl out of it but The Iron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Menchaka manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Iron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Menchaka's waist but Menchaka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Iron off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Iron shoots in and drives through. Menchaka sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Iron or perhaps it was just good defense by Menchaka, which made it look bad.
An inside leg kick lands from Menchaka.
Menchaka lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Menchaka.
The Iron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The Iron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Iron shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Iron was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menchaka is trying to get back to half guard.
Menchaka can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menchaka is looking to reverse the position.
Menchaka wants to control but The Iron postures up.
The Iron swings around for an armbar but Menchaka sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into The Iron's guard.
The Iron keeping moving, preventing Menchaka from controlling successfully.
The Iron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Menchaka is aware though and is defending well.
The Iron controlling the position.
Menchaka is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Menchaka comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Menchaka has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Menchaka!
In his post fight interview, Mitchell Menchaka started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Borden Chantry (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Hagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagen connects with a high kick.
It looks like Borden Chantry has been cut.
Hagen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hagen throws a jab when Chantry was well out of range.
Hagen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chantry.
Sloppy strikes from Hagen. Those never looked like landing.
Chantry looks to score with a jab to the body but Hagen is just out of range.
Chantry looks to land a right hand but Hagen moved out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hagen. Those never looked like landing.
Hagen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chantry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hagen tries to clinch there but Chantry circles away.
A combination from Hagen does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Chantry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Chantry misses with a right hand
and Hagen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chantry's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Chantry throws out a loose jab but Hagen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chantry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chantry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chantry throws a leg kick
and Hagen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hagen throws a looping overhand right but Chantry ducks down to avoid it.
Hagen tries to clinch but Chantry moves out of range.
Hagen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Chantry misses the target.
Chantry throws the kick towards the body but Hagen avoids it.
Chantry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hagen moves away.
Hagen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hagen tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hagen keeps the fight on the outside.
Chantry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chantry moves out of range as Hagen strikes.
Chantry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hagen dips to his left and cracks Chantry with an uppercut!
Hagen swinging wildly here.
Chantry connects with a nice looking jab.
Chantry throws a low kick but Hagen avoids it.
We've been told by Hagen's head coaches at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hagen takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hagen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chantry.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hagen.
Chantry throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hagen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry wants to clinch.
Hagen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hagen tries a head kick but it misses.
Chantry tries to clinch but Hagen is having none of it.
Chantry throws the left hand but Hagen avoids the punch easily.
Chantry has Hagen up against the cage in a clinch.
Hagen is working Chantry over against the cage.
Hagen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hagen misses with the head strike.
Hagen can't find room to land a body shot as Chantry controls the action.
Nice body punch from Hagen - that landed with a thud.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hagen.
Hagen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hagen misses with a punch on the inside.
Chantry tries a body shot but Hagen blocks it.
Chantry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hagen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Hagen - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Hagen.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chantry trying to control the position but instead, Hagen has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chantry into the cage.
Chantry blocks a body shot from Hagen.
Chantry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry lands a hook that snaps the head of Hagen backwards.
Hagen working aggressively here.
Hagen throws a head punch that misses.
Chantry stalling in the clinch but Hagen improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Hagen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Borden Chantry's cut.
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.
Hagen connects with a high kick.
Nice defenses there by Chantry.
Chantry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hagen.
Chantry throws a leg kick
and Hagen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lars Hagen is winning the standup battle so far.
Chantry swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hagen.
Chantry sizes up Hagen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chantry lands a left and a right that send Hagen crashing to the mat, dazed. Chantry thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hagen is rocked!
It looks like Lars Hagen has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry throws a body shot but no joy.
Oh Hagen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chantry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hagen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A punch lands to the side of Chantry 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hagen seems to have got his legs back now.
Chantry cracks Hagen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hagen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chantry finish him?
Hagen misses with a hook
and Chantry counters by moving into the clinch.
Hagen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chantry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hagen backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Hagen.
Chantry has Hagen pushed against the cage.
Chantry prevents a body shot from Hagen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hagen.
Chantry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chantry is leaning against Hagen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chantry has Hagen pressed against the cage.
Chantry breaks from the clinch.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hagen 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 Chantry has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chantry and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chantry walks into a stiff left hand from Hagen.
Hagen checks a leg kick.
Hagen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chantry connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hagen. Hagen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hagen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Chantry takes the fight into the clinch.
Hagen tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hagen working aggressively here.
Hagen misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from Chantry fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Hagen.
Hagen avoiding damage.
Chantry lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hagen taking a breather.
Hagen misses with the head strike.
Hagen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hagen has Chantry pressed against the cage, preventing Chantry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short body shot lands from Chantry as the two fighters clinch.
Chantry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hagen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chantry can turn it around.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chantry.
Chantry blocks an uppercut.
Hagen blocking some punches.
Hagen being controlled against the cage.
Lars Hagen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chantry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hagen is keeping busy.
Chantry scores with a shot to the side of Hagen's head.
Hagen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chantry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Chantry.
Chantry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hagen works on Chantry's body with a couple of short punches.
Hagen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hagen blocks a body shot from Chantry.
Hagen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is trying to maintain a safe position but Hagen gets an underhook and turns Chantry into the cage.
Hagen misses with the head strike.
Hagen stalling against the cage.
Hagen looking to stall.
Chantry dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chantry fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hagen ducks under a wild hook from Chantry.
Hagen misses with a double jab
enabling Chantry to counter with a crisp jab.
Hagen throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chantry misses with an uppercut
enabling Hagen to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borden Chantry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Chantry uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hagen has time to react.
Chantry throws a jab but it's blocked by Hagen.
Chantry misses with a hook. Hagen ducked under it nicely.
Chantry drives through and clinches with Hagen against the cage.
Chantry lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chantry.
Chantry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hagen backwards.
Hagen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chantry tries a body shot but Hagen blocks it.
Hagen misses with a punch on the inside.
Hagen looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hagen lands a shoulder strike.
Hagen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chantry's elbow.
Chantry pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hagen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chantry.
Chantry lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chantry scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chantry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hagen lands a body shot.
Hagen prevents Chantry from breaking the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chantry seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Hagen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chantry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hagen tries to work over Chantry's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hagen throws a head punch that misses.
Hagen can't find room to land a body shot as Chantry controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hagen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chantry thows a leg kick but Hagen checks it
and Hagen counters with a nice leg kick.
Chantry lands with a good body shot.
Chantry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Chantry misses the target.
Chantry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hagen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chantry tried to score with a low kick but Hagen checks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the body from Chantry misses
and Hagen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hagen looks to throw the jab but Chantry is out of range.
Chantry tries to clinch there but Hagen circles away.
Chantry is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chantry tries to clinch but Hagen is having none of it.
Chantry tries to close the distance and clinch but Hagen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chantry lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hagen at a distance.
Chantry throws a body punch but Hagen moves out of range.
Hagen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hagen.
Chantry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hagen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hagen, right into the meat.
Chantry throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hagen defending well as Chantry loads up on a big left hand.
Chantry looks to score with a jab to the body but Hagen is just out of range.
Chantry tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hagen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Chantry throws a jab but it's blocked by Hagen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hagen.
A slow jab from Chantry misses its intended target.
Hagen misses with a few strikes there.
Chantry tries to clinch
and Hagen counters with a flying knee. Nice.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chantry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hagen.
Chantry goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Chantry checks a leg kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hagen checks a leg kick.
Chantry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chantry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chantry throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Hagen.
I think Hagen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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