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Hilo Fight Night 26 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete McKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killer Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete McKallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer Clown!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clown blocks a jab.
McKallister throws a leg kick but Clown checks it.
Clown tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKallister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKallister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Clown wants to slow McKallister down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick from Clown misses.
Clown forces McKallister back against the cage and clinches.
Clown lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Pete McKallister has been cut.
Clown blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKallister has Clown pressed against the cage, preventing Clown from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clown looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clown is looking to break free of the clinch but McKallister has double underhooks.
McKallister lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McKallister lands with a left to the head.
McKallister can't find room to land a body shot as Clown controls the action.
Clown wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister keeps control of Clown as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McKallister lands with a right to the head.
Clown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McKallister escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McKallister fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clown looks to land a combination but McKallister avoids it well.
McKallister scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Clown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Clown wants to clinch.
McKallister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Clown moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McKallister fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clown throws a sloppy head kick and McKallister moves out of range easily.
As Clown tries to get set, McKallister tries to push him back and clinch up but Clown manages to avoid the attempt.
Clown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McKallister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clown throws a shot to the body.
McKallister circles away from the clinch attempt.
Clown tries to clinch up.
McKallister goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clown moves in looking to clinch but McKallister pushes him off.
Clown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Clown clinches up against the cage.
McKallister throws a head punch that misses.
Clown is trying to push McKallister away but McKallister has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McKallister misses with a body punch.
McKallister working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McKallister scores with a hook to the body.
McKallister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McKallister connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clown. Clown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
The fight stays on the outside here - Clown looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKallister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Clown can pounce on him.
McKallister tries to keep at a distance but Clown has taken the fight into the clinch.
Clown is trying to pull guard but McKallister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Clown wants to stall.
Clown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Clown is trying to pull guard but McKallister turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McKallister manages to break the clinch.
Clown misses the body punch
and McKallister counters with a thumping low kick.
McKallister dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Clown. That did some damage!
Clown scores with a three punch combo!
McKallister uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Clown.
The fighters circle momentarily. McKallister darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Clown moves out of range as McKallister strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKallister.
McKallister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick lands there from Clown.
Clown tries to clinch up.
Clown tries to clinch up but McKallister circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from McKallister misses the target.
Clown misses with a head kick.
McKallister swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McKallister lands a jab to the nose.
McKallister moves out of range of the body kick.
Clown moves out of range of the leg kick from McKallister.
McKallister throws a sloppy head kick and Clown moves out of range easily.
Clown tries to close the distance and clinch up but McKallister swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete McKallister dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete McKallister's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Clown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Clown.
A slapping leg kick lands for McKallister.
Clown moves away from the strike by McKallister.
Clown keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killer Clown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Clown fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for McKallister.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKallister throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Clown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Clown tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKallister tries to land a leg kick but Clown saw it coming and moves away.
Pete McKallister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown throws a body kick that misses.
McKallister half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clown falls off balance throwing a combination
and McKallister counters with a straight right hand.
McKallister connects with a looping right hand.
McKallister lands with a cross.
Clown tries to clinch there but McKallister circles away.
Clown tries to close the distance and clinch but McKallister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McKallister was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Clown swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McKallister throws a nice head kick!
Clown wants to clinch up but McKallister keeps it at a distance.
Clown throws a head kick that misses.
Clown is looking to clinch.
Clown tries to close the distance and clinch but McKallister swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKallister misses with an uppercut. Clown saw that one coming.
Clown lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McKallister is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Clown throws a right hand that McKallister ducks under and follows up with a left that McKallister also avoids with ease.
McKallister lands a leg kick that knocks Clown off balance momentarily.
McKallister will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clown misses with an attempted mid kick.
Clown throws a nice looking combination but McKallister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McKallister closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Clown moves into the clinch.
Clown jumps guard but McKallister stands there with Clown around his waist. Clown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McKallister working aggressively here.
McKallister has a couple of punches blocked by Clown.
McKallister can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McKallister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKallister misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clown is trying to stall.
I was talking to McKallister's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McKallister lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clown wants to clinch up but McKallister keeps it at a distance.
McKallister feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Clown clinches up with McKallister and pushes him back against the cage.
Clown wants to break free but McKallister has control.
Clown blocks a body shot from McKallister.
A right hand to the body from McKallister.
McKallister scores with a shot to the side of Clown's head.
Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but McKallister avoids the damage to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McKallister as Clown tries to tie him up.
A short right from McKallister on the inside.
McKallister manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by McKallister - just one landing.
McKallister throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clown on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKallister. McKallister obviously looking to wear him down.
Clown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKallister can pounce on him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clown tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McKallister paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clown throws a head kick but McKallister moves out of range.
Clown clinches up against the cage.
McKallister is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clown can do to turn this around?
Clown tries to land knees in the clinch but McKallister avoids the damage to the body.
McKallister throws a head punch that misses.
McKallister lands a right hand that snaps the head of Clown backwards.
McKallister swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clown tries to pull guard but McKallister holds him up against the cage and eventually Clown drops back down to his feet.
McKallister lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clown backwards.
Clown is rocked!
McKallister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clown is still on wobbly legs! Can McKallister finish him?
McKallister throws a big uppercut that drops Clown! More strikes from McKallister and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Clown lies dazed against the cage as McKallister celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete McKallister!
Pete McKallister really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Kemists ↑ 5x160Q logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kari Parisyen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa comes to the cage accompanied by I'm an Adult Now. Parisyen has chosen Hari ng Tondo as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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135 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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142 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kari Parisyen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Munanaposa finds it's way through Parisyen's defenses.
Munanaposa shoots for a takedown but Parisyen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Munanaposa clinches with his opponent.
Parisyen managing to block the knees to the body from Munanaposa.
With the fighters up against the cage, Parisyen throws an elbow but misses.
Munanaposa jumps guard but Parisyen stands there with Munanaposa around his waist. Munanaposa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Munanaposa pulls Parisyen into guard.
Munanaposa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Parisyen.
Munanaposa is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Munanaposa wants to control the position but Parisyen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Munanaposa trying to control but Parisyen postures up.
Munanaposa has one foot on Parisyen's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Parisyen misses with a wild body shot.
Parisyen tries to keep at a distance but Munanaposa has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Munanaposa leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munanaposa misses with a takedown
and Parisyen counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for La Tigre Munanaposa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munanaposa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Parisyen to keep the fight standing.
Parisyen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Munanaposa.
Parisyen pulls guard successfully.
Parisyen has his hands on Munanaposa's head, controlling the position.
Munanaposa 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.
Parisyen 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.
Munanaposa looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parisyen controls Munanaposa momentarily but Munanaposa frees himself.
Parisyen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Parisyen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Parisyen looking for a triangle here. Munanaposa is fighting it but it looks tight! Parisyen pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Munanaposa is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kari Parisyen!
A relieved looking Kari Parisyen 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 Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingmar Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka comes to the cage accompanied by my dick. Scott has chosen Ace Of Spades as his entrance music. Ingmar Scott has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
217 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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210 lbs
5 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ingmar Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Scott is looking to clinch but Pitakaka is avoiding it.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pitakaka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pitakaka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As Pitakaka backs off Scott throws a huge counter combo but Pitakaka manages to avoid it all.
Nice body kick from Pitakaka.
Scott fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Scott takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Scott on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Pitakaka's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Ingmar Scott has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Scott throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
Pitakaka lands a head kick!
Scott takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pitakaka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pitakaka.
Scott looks winded!
Pitakaka connects with a high kick.
Scott blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott doesn't manage to clinch there - Pitakaka circles away.
Pitakaka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Pitakaka thumps Scott with a low kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka lands a big head kick that sends Scott tumbling to the mat! Pitakaka takes a step backwards and waves Scott back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the midsection.
Elijah Pitakaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Pitakaka tenderised Scott's leg. Scott is trying to keep his angry face on.
Scott takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pitakaka.
Scott takes a kick to the side of the head.
That has opened up Ingmar Scott's cut even more.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pitakaka. That's going to slow Scott down.
Pitakaka lands a big head kick that sends Scott tumbling to the mat! Pitakaka takes a step backwards and waves Scott back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Scott is rocked!
Scott has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka connects with an inside leg kick.
Scott is still on wobbly legs! Can Pitakaka finish him?
Scott's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Pitakaka throws a quick counter head kick but Scott was just out of range.
Pitakaka scores with a kick to the body.
Scott seems to have recovered his senses.
Look low, kick high! Pitakaka uses the oldest trick in the book to send Scott tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Pitakaka is absolutely delighted - when Scott wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Elijah Pitakaka!
Elijah Pitakaka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Ingmar Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Mewes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jeremy Pettis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
144 lbs
7 - 11 - 1 |
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140 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Mewes!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mewes lands with a right hand.
Mewes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pettis scores with a nice right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mewes has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mewes scores with a jab to the head.
Pettis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mewes.
Pettis misses with a straight right.
Mewes wants to clinch.
Mewes dives in and grabs Pettis's left leg, looking for a takedown. Pettis pushes down on Mewes's head and hops out.
Mewes misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mewes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mewes swings widly with a right hand
and Pettis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Pettis misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Mewes finds it's way through Pettis's defenses.
Mewes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mewes staying out of range there.
Pettis sizes up Mewes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pettis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mewes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettis.
Mewes misses with a straight left.
Mewes looks to land a combination. Pettis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mewes fails with a takedown attempt.
Mewes throws a combination. Pettis tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pettis is rocked!
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!
Mewes shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Mewes slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Mewes lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Jason Mewes!
Jason Mewes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agent 47 (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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211 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
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217 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Agent 47!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
47 takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hagen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but 47 was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagen.
Hagen moves out of range as 47 strikes.
47 throws a chopping leg kick but Hagen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
47 looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hagen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
47 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hagen avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
47 steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hagen.
47 misses with a body kick.
Hagen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hagen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
47 looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hagen clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
47 displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hagen up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hagen.
47 lands an uppercut.
47 pushes Hagen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagen scores with a shoulder strike.
Hagen swings wildly with an uppercut but 47 uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hagen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
47 gets a trip takedown into half guard.
47 is looking to advance position but Hagen won't allow it.
Hagen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagen wants to control but 47 is keeping busy.
47 sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hagen defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
47 lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This has been an exciting period of action!
47 working Hagen over with strikes.
47 is looking for a kimura but Hagen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for 47 to get the leverage.
Hagen trying to control here.
47 wants to pass the guard but Hagen is defending well.
Hagen is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is looking to improve his position.
Hagen is controlling 47's trapped leg to prevent 47 from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
47 is thwarting Hagen's attempts to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
47 looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
47 is looking to land body kicks.
Hagen blocks a jab.
Hagen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract 47.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
47 gets the takedown into side control.
47 is looking to take a break and control but Hagen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
47 is putting a hurting on Hagen here, landing some big shots from side control.
47 lands some shots froms side control.
Hagen struggling a bit here.
47 looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hagen is trying to control 47's posture but 47 avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agent 47 dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hagen rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but 47 moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hagen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but 47 is out of range.
Lars Hagen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hagen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces 47 back to the cage. Hagen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Hagen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hagen throws a hook to the side of 47's head but 47 sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from 47 misses the target.
47 misses with a body kick.
Hagen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
47 misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. 47 looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hagen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
47 scores with a decent looking hook.
Hagen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen checks a low kick from 47.
47 moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hagen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big right from 47 misses.
47 uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hagen.
47 is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hagen can do to turn this around?
47 throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hagen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
47 takes one to the chin there.
Hagen throws out a loose jab but 47 uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
47 throws a lazy uppercut
and Hagen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
47 changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hagen tries to avoid it but 47 manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hagen to the ground. Hagen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
47 lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hagen slips a jab from 47.
47 misses with a looping right.
Hagen flicks out a counter leg kick but 47 steps away.
Hagen connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hagen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
47 needs to keep his hands up - Hagen had a free shot at his head there.
Hagen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but 47 manages to avoid it.
Hagen throws a head kick but 47 moves out of range.
47 wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
47 swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
47 tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Hagen.
Hagen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by 47.
Agent 47 seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
47 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
47 tries to land a front kick but Hagen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
47 fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hagen.
47 just misses with a punch to the body.
Hagen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A left and a right from Hagen both land. Nice combination.
47 feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hagen's calf.
Hagen defends well against a solid takedown attempt from 47.
47 keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
47 misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hagen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Agent 47. That's going to take a lot out of him.
47 throws a solid leg kick but Hagen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at 47.
Hagen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hagen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hagen ducks under a wild hook from 47.
A nice inside leg kick there by 47. That's going to slow Hagen down.
47 connects with a body shot.
47 dives in and grabs Hagen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hagen pushes down on 47's head and hops out.
47 throws a sloppy head kick and Hagen moves out of range easily.
47 motions for Hagen to come forward. 47 throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hagen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from 47 with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lars Hagen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hagen throws a jab but it's blocked by 47.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hagen. 47 does a little dance to reset his feet.
47 dodges the punch combination from Hagen.
Hagen wants to clinch up but 47 keeps it at a distance.
47 throws an overhand right that lands on Hagen's shoulder, as Hagen tries to avoid the shot.
Hagen tries a quick counter leg kick but 47 is wise to it.
47 jabs Hagen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
47 takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagen takes one to the chin there.
47 checks the leg kick nicely there.
47 tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagen was well out of range. Poor timing from 47.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen misses with a hook
and 47 holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Hagen fails to land.
Hagen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
47 is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hagen working aggressively here.
47 presses Hagen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
47 pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
47 throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hagen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hagen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A bone on bone clash there as 47 blocks the leg kick.
47 half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from 47.
Hagen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by 47.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
47 throws an off balance right hand
and Hagen counters with a straight right hand.
Hagen throws a nice looking combination but 47 bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
47 ducks under a wild hook from Hagen.
47 throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hagen tries to counter with a clinch but 47 shakes him off and moves away.
47 fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hagen avoids it really well and circles away.
Hagen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hagen checks the leg kick.
47 throws the left hand but Hagen avoids the punch easily.
Hagen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A head kick misses from Hagen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by 47.
Hagen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
47 rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hagen counters with a nice low kick that buckles 47's knee momentarily.
47 walks into a straight right hand from Hagen.
47 blocks a head kick by Hagen.
Lars Hagen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
47 throws a body shot but no joy.
Hagen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
47 has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
47 tries to free his leg and advance position but Hagen is retaining full guard.
Agent 47 overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
47 is working hard here to advance position.
47 pushing down on Hagen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is staying active underneath 47, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
47 tries to pass to full mount but Hagen defends it.
Hagen trying to control but 47 postures up.
Hagen blocking the ground and pound attempt from 47.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagen is defending against the submission attempts here by 47.
And that's the end of the fight!
Agent 47 showed his dominance in that final round.
I think 47 has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Agent 47!
Agent 47 decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borden Chantry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). George Mendez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
212 lbs
11 - 3 - 3 |
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215 lbs
12 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Borden Chantry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Chantry. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chantry.
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendez takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mendez throws out a counter right but Chantry avoids it with no problem.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chantry.
Chantry misses with a double jab.
Mendez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Chantry walks into a left hand.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chantry keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
It looks like George Mendez has been cut.
Chantry blocks a jab.
Chantry misses with a hook to the body
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
Chantry misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendez checks a low kick from Chantry.
Chantry connects with a body shot.
Mendez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chantry lands a jab to the nose.
Mendez loads up on a big right hand but Chantry slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendez.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez throws a hook but Chantry blocks it.
Chantry swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Chantry.
Chantry lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chantry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mendez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Chantry has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendez blocks a body shot from Chantry.
A frustrated look appears on Mendez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
Chantry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mendez is able to avoid easily.
Chantry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendez.
Good standup being displayed there by Mendez as he connects with a hook.
Mendez slips under a jab from Chantry.
Mendez throws a right and a left that Chantry avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chantry walks into a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chantry ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chantry doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Mendez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chantry misses with a few strikes there.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendez avoids the body shot from Chantry.
Chantry connects with a jab.
Chantry slips under a jab from Mendez.
Borden Chantry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Mendez there.
Chantry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chantry throws a shot from downtown. Mendez moves away and avoids it.
Chantry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mendez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Chantry is trying to keep Mendez in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez stands up and waves to Chantry to follow him.
Chantry avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Chantry does no damage.
Mendez steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chantry.
Mendez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mendez misses with a lunging right hand
and Chantry counters with a good low kick that Mendez was not able to check.
Chantry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chantry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mendez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chantry swinging wildly here.
Chantry scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Chantry tries to land a front kick but Mendez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chantry doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chantry has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mendez finds it's way round the side to connect with Chantry's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chantry with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A punch combination from Chantry misses.
Nice shot by Mendez.
Donk. Chantry catches Mendez right on the button with a cross.
Mendez connects with a single shot there.
Chantry throws a combination that misses
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Chantry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chantry with a hook.
Chantry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez scores with the left hand. Chantry knows he should have avoided that one.
Chantry doesn't manage to clinch there - Mendez circles away.
Mendez throws a looping overhand right but Chantry ducks down to avoid it.
Chantry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but George Mendez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Mendez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendez blocks a head kick by Chantry.
Jab by Mendez.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Chantry is just out of range.
Mendez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chantry throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chantry tries to clinch up.
Despite the aggression on Mendez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mendez lands a lovely overhand right.
Chantry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Mendez throws a jab when Chantry was well out of range.
Chantry is looking to counter punch.
Chantry connects with a crisp jab.
Mendez lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Mendez misses.
Chantry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chantry feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mendez sprawling to the canvas! Mendez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Chantry finish him?!
Mendez is rocked!
That has opened up George Mendez's cut even more.
Chantry instigates a clinch.
Mendez is still on wobbly legs! Can Chantry finish him?
Chantry has Mendez pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chantry has a couple of punches blocked by Mendez.
Chantry looking to slow down the pace here.
Chantry throws a head punch that misses.
Chantry creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mendez with a big uppercut! Mendez tries to clinch up but Chantry pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mendez to the mat! Mendez covers up and Chantry unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Borden Chantry!
Our winner, Borden Chantry, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shin Dong Hyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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144 lbs
16 - 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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shin Dong Hyuk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Giovani Castro!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castro blocks the body kick.
Dong Hyuk thows a body kick. Castro tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Castro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong Hyuk was well out of range. Poor timing from Castro.
Dong Hyuk definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castro throws a leg kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dong Hyuk scores with a push kick.
Castro lands with a shot to the body.
Dong Hyuk avoids the body shot from Castro.
Castro throws a leg kick
and Dong Hyuk counters with a series of strikes. Castro will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dong Hyuk stalks Castro and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Castro's face. Castro staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dong Hyuk checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dong Hyuk shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice shot lands for Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Castro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong Hyuk sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong Hyuk looks to land a body kick but Castro moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Castro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dong Hyuk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castro counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dong Hyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Castro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Decent striking displayed by Dong Hyuk there.
Dong Hyuk delivers a nice body kick.
Castro throws a leg kick
letting Dong Hyuk counter with a right hand.
Castro tries to clinch there but Dong Hyuk circles away.
Dong Hyuk ducks under a wild hook from Castro.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Castro loads up on a big right hand but Dong Hyuk slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dong Hyuk slips under a jab.
Dong Hyuk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Castro connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dong Hyuk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dong Hyuk throws a front kick that sends Castro stumbling back into the cage.
Castro throws an off balance right hand
and Dong Hyuk makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Castro really felt that one!
Nice straight punches there by Dong Hyuk. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dong Hyuk tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castro misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dong Hyuk misses with a punch to the body.
Castro tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dong Hyuk avoids it.
Castro lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk is looking to break free of the clinch but Castro has double underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Castro.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong Hyuk backwards.
Castro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dong Hyuks head.
Dong Hyuk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Castros head.
Castro lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong Hyuk presses Castro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Castro scores with a shot to the side of Dong Hyuk's head.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Castro has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dong Hyuk.
A hook to the body from Castro.
Dong Hyuk lands a hook that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
Dong Hyuk scores with a shot to the side of Castro's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong Hyuk struggles to land a body shot inside as Castro controls his hands.
Castro tries to work over Dong Hyuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk fails to pull guard.
Dong Hyuk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Castro landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Castro.
Castro trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Dong Hyuk fails to land.
Castro slowing the pace effectively.
Dong Hyuk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Castro backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Castro fails to land.
Castro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dong Hyuk blocking some punches.
Castro blocking some punches.
Castro has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dong Hyuk seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Castro can turn it around.
Castro holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Dong Hyuk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dong Hyuk throws a looping overhand right but Castro ducks down to avoid it.
Castro doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dong Hyuk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Some wild striking there from Castro.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dong Hyuk throws a head kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk connects with a solid leg kick.
Castro misses with an uppercut. Dong Hyuk saw that one coming.
Dong Hyuk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dong Hyuk checks a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Castro can do to turn this around?
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Castro finds it's way through Dong Hyuk's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk scores with a punch to the head.
Dong Hyuk throws a series of strikes that have Castro backpedaling.
Shin Dong Hyuk is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong Hyuk looks to throw the jab but Castro is out of range.
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!
Castro throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong Hyuk throws a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Dong Hyuk blocks a low kick nicely.
Dong Hyuk moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dong Hyuk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Castro.
Castro connects with a nice looking jab.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Castro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight right.
Dong Hyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Castro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A solid body kick from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Castro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Castro misses with a hook
and Dong Hyuk counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Dong Hyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Dong Hyuk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong Hyuk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Castro is out of range.
Dong Hyuk looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dong Hyuk lands a right hook to the body.
Dong Hyuk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro dodges the punch combination from Dong Hyuk.
Castro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dong Hyuk keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Dong Hyuk misses the shot to the body.
Castro moves out of range as Dong Hyuk throws a body kick.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dong Hyuk throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Dong Hyuk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the leg kick from Castro.
Dong Hyuk blocks a jab.
Castro takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Dong Hyuk looks to land a body kick but Castro moved away.
Dong Hyuk misses with a straight right.
Dong Hyuk lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Castro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong Hyuk.
Castro wants to counter with a clinch but Dong Hyuk pushes him away.
Dong Hyuk throws a sloppy body shot
and Castro counters with a two punch combo.
Dong Hyuk cracks a nice hook into Castro's ribs.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk cracks Castro with an open hand slap.
Dong Hyuk misses with a right hand
and Castro connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro tries to clinch but Dong Hyuk is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Dong Hyuk does it's job there.
Dong Hyuk delivers a nice body kick.
Dong Hyuk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dong Hyuk moves out of range of the body kick from Castro.
Castro avoids the head kick by Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk misses with a series of wild punches.
Castro ducks right into an uppercut from Dong Hyuk.
Castro throws a leg kick
and Dong Hyuk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dong Hyuk avoiding damage as Castro throws knees to the body.
Castro doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Castro has Dong Hyuk pressed against the cage, preventing Dong Hyuk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dong Hyuk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Castro tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dong Hyuk's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Dong Hyuk dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Castro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dong Hyuk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Castro moves out of range of the body kick.
Castro takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dong Hyuk tries a head kick but it misses.
A left lands for Dong Hyuk.
Castro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dong Hyuk throws the kick towards the body but Castro avoids it.
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Dong Hyuk's shoulder, as Dong Hyuk tries to avoid the shot.
Dong Hyuk just misses with a punch to the body.
Dong Hyuk fakes the leg kick and cracks Castro in the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong Hyuk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dong Hyuk lands a front kick.
Dong Hyuk scoring well with a low kick there.
Shin Dong Hyuk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castro connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong Hyuk keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Castro.
Dong Hyuk feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dong Hyuk connects with a looping right hand.
Dong Hyuk swings for the body but Castro moves out of range.
It seemed like Castro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dong Hyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Dong Hyuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Castro throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong Hyuk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Castro avoids it.
Dong Hyuk lands a nice looking kick to the body. Castro takes a step back to recover.
Dong Hyuk lands a head kick!
Castro takes a swing at Dong Hyuk's ribcage but misses.
As Castro tries to get set, Dong Hyuk tries to push him back and clinch up but Castro manages to avoid the attempt.
Dong Hyuk looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Castro lands a nice hook to Dong Hyuk's body. Dong Hyuk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dong Hyuk fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Castro on the side of the head.
Giovani Castro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Castro 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dong Hyuk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A looping hook to the body misses from Castro. Dong Hyuk does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong Hyuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice body punch from Dong Hyuk.
Dong Hyuk moves away from the strike by Castro.
Castro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dong Hyuk misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Castro was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dong Hyuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Castro slips under a jab from Dong Hyuk.
Castro misses with a body shot.
Castro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Castro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro connects with a jab.
Dong Hyuk throws a lazy head kick
and Castro counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dong Hyuk scores with a three punch combo!
Dong Hyuk tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Castro takes a swing at Dong Hyuk's ribcage but misses.
Good work by Dong Hyuk as he checks the leg kick.
Castro throws a right and a left that Dong Hyuk avoids nicely.
Castro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dong Hyuk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Giovani Castro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Castro throws a head punch that misses.
Castro looking to slow down the pace here.
Dong Hyuk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Castro looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Dong Hyuk manages to pull guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong Hyuk being controlled here, momentarily.
Castro trying to control but Dong Hyuk is working from the bottom.
Dong Hyuk working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Castro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Castro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Castro loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Castro throwing strikes but missing.
Castro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dong Hyuk works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shin Dong Hyuk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dong Hyuk, 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 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... Shin Dong Hyuk!
Shin Dong Hyuk decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bornas Lopette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Egeland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopette comes to the cage accompanied by Back from the dead. Egeland has chosen Jan Egeland as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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196 lbs
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200 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jan Egeland!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egeland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopette circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lopette misses its target.
Lopette circles away from the clinch attempt.
Egeland misses with the body kick
and Lopette counters with a straight right hand.
Lopette with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lopette lands a nice looking kick to the body. Egeland takes a step back to recover.
We've been told by Lopette's head coaches at Demon's Progym, LOP that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Egeland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lopette scores with a kick to the body.
Egeland manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lopette on his heels. He'll look to pass Lopette's guard now, I'm sure.
Egeland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Egeland postures up in Lopette's guard and throws a big left but Lopette blocks it.
Egeland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Egeland trying to control but Lopette is working from the bottom.
Egeland preventing the sweep.
Egeland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lopette's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lopette working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Egeland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Egeland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Egeland throws a big elbow that misses.
Egeland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Egeland stands up over Lopette, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Egeland looking to pass the guard.
Egeland preventing the sweep.
Egeland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lopette swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Egeland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lopette.
Egeland stalks Lopette and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lopette's face. Lopette staggers backwards, shaken.
Egeland throws a nice looking combination but Lopette bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lopette lands a nice leg kick that just misses Egeland's sensitive parts.
Lopette throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A left lands for Lopette.
Nice sprawl there from Lopette as Egeland shoots in.
Jan Egeland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice cross by Lopette.
Lopette misses with a straight left.
Lopette thuds his right hand into Egeland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Egeland lands an overhand right.
Lopette lands a right hook to the body.
Lopette stuffs the takedown.
Lopette is looking to counter punch.
Bornas Lopette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Egeland.
Egeland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lopette finds it's way round the side to connect with Egeland's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egeland misses with a head kick.
Egeland throws a head kick but Lopette moves out of range.
Egeland throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Lopette counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Egeland looking to control.
Egeland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Egeland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egeland looking to pass the guard.
Lopette has his hands on Egeland's head, controlling the position.
Lopette utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Egeland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Egeland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Egeland throws a strike but Lopette rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lopette wants to stand but Egeland is controlling his posture from full guard.
Egeland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Egeland has his foot on Lopette's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lopette works his way back into a safe position though.
Lopette stopping the sweep attempt from Egeland.
Egeland looking to control.
Egeland has Lopette pulled in close to control his posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette 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.
Egeland misses with a kick to the body
and Lopette counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lopette.
Lopette postures up.
Lopette preventing the sweep.
Egeland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Egeland looking to control.
Lopette won't allow Egeland to sweep him here.
Lopette trying to control but Egeland is working from the bottom.
Egeland striking off his back but it's not causing Lopette any problems.
Lopette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Egeland can do to turn this around?
Egeland keeping full guard, as Lopette tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Egeland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Egeland slips a straight right by Lopette.
Lopette lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Egeland at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Lopette as Egeland shoots in.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette misses with a punch on the inside.
Egeland managing to block the knees to the body from Lopette.
Egeland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopette is defending well.
Egeland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lopette gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bornas Lopette has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jan Egeland.
Egeland takes a shot to the head.
Lopette lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Egeland or not.
Egeland taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Egeland tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopette.
Lopette tries to work over Egeland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Egeland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Egeland wants to take the fight to the mat but Lopette manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Lopette.
Egeland is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lopette is defending well.
Egeland is breathing heavily.
Lopette lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lopette scores with a nice hook to the head.
Egeland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egeland tries to score a body lock takedown but Lopette shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lopette lands a right hand.
Egeland tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lopette throws a head punch that misses.
Egeland blocks an uppercut.
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!
A right hook to the body lands for Lopette.
Lopette lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Egeland avoids a wild elbow strike from Lopette.
Good body shot from Lopette.
Lopette gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lopette working Egeland over with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lopette.
Lopette lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Egeland is rocked!
Lopette crunches a lovely knee into Egeland's ribcage.
Egeland is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopette finish him?
Lopette lands an elbow inside.
Lopette dips a shoulder and cracks Egeland with a mighty uppercut! Egeland falls back against the cage and Lopette unloads with a barrage of strikes! Egeland is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lopette screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bornas Lopette!
Bornas Lopette got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Vasilyevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scot Goodbarrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilyevich's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Billy Connolly - Ivan the terrible. Goodbarrel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Rumjacks - An Irish Pub Song. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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196 lbs
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190 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Vasilyevich!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Scot Goodbarrel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodbarrel scoring well with a low kick there.
Goodbarrel lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vasilyevich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodbarrel throws out the jab.
Vasilyevich has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vasilyevich lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Scot Goodbarrel has been cut.
Goodbarrel tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasilyevich swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Vasilyevich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Goodbarrel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Vasilyevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel connects with the punch.
Goodbarrel misses the shot to the body.
Vasilyevich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Goodbarrel is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vasilyevich throws a poor cross that misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Goodbarrel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasilyevich wants to sweep here but Goodbarrel controlling him for the moment.
Vasilyevich seems keen to control Goodbarrel's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilyevich wants to sweep here but Goodbarrel controlling him for the moment.
Vasilyevich wants to control but Goodbarrel passes easily into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goodbarrel in particular looking to stall.
Vasilyevich is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vasilyevich checks a leg kick.
Goodbarrel lands a leg kick that knocks Vasilyevich off balance momentarily.
Goodbarrel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasilyevich was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodbarrel.
Goodbarrel keeps Vasilyevich at a distance using the push kick.
Goodbarrel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasilyevich moves away.
Goodbarrel misses with a straight right.
Goodbarrel throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Vasilyevich misses with a hook
and Goodbarrel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Vasilyevich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Goodbarrel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Goodbarrel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodbarrel takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasilyevich lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasilyevich breaks the clinch.
Good exchange - Goodbarrel coming out on top.
Goodbarrel lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilyevich lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Vasilyevich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Goodbarrel throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vasilyevich misses with a kick to the body.
Goodbarrel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Vasilyevich misses with a right hand
and Goodbarrel counters with a good low kick that Vasilyevich was not able to check.
Goodbarrel throws a body punch but Vasilyevich moves out of range.
Goodbarrel finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vasilyevich fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodbarrel in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Vasilyevich throws a hook but Goodbarrel avoids it easily.
A jab from Vasilyevich does it's job there.
A low kick from Vasilyevich misses
and Goodbarrel counters with a takedown into side control.
Vasilyevich is looking for a sweep.
Vasilyevich is working hard here to advance position.
Vasilyevich manages to work his way to half guard, despite Goodbarrel's best efforts.
Vasilyevich has his hands clasped together around Goodbarrel's back. He's all about the action.
Vasilyevich trying to control but Goodbarrel postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Goodbarrel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scot Goodbarrel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goodbarrel scores with a spinning back kick!
Goodbarrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vasilyevich defending well as Goodbarrel loads up on a big left hand.
Vasilyevich tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vasilyevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vasilyevich misses with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Vasilyevich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasilyevich lands a leg kick that knocks Goodbarrel off balance momentarily.
Vasilyevich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodbarrel's head backwards.
Goodbarrel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Goodbarrel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodbarrel lands a glancing blow to the side of Vasilyevich's head.
Goodbarrel lands a jab to Vasilyevich's midsection.
Jab, jab by Goodbarrel - just one landing.
Vasilyevich is rocked!
Scot Goodbarrel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodbarrel pounces like a tiger and cracks Vasilyevich with a vicious hook! Vasilyevich is down but not out! Goodbarrel follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Scot Goodbarrel!
Scot Goodbarrel is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Scot Goodbarrel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Ivan Vasilyevich stepped up to the mic, saying 'I only did Half Pretzel!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Stevenson (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
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nexus defends it nicely.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut. Nexus saw that one coming.
Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Stevenson needs to keep his hands up - Nexus had a free shot at his head there.
Stevenson tries to clinch up.
Nexus throws a body shot but no joy.
Nexus misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson walks into a stiff left hand from Nexus.
Nexus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nexus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevenson moves away.
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Nexus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nexus misses with a looping left.
Stevenson moves out of range as Nexus strikes.
A punch combination from Nexus misses.
A low kick from Stevenson misses
and Nexus counters with a nice uppercut.
Nexus misses with a body shot.
Stevenson lands a jab-cross combination.
Nexus slips under a jab from Stevenson.
Nexus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stevenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Stevenson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Stevenson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
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!
Nexus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stevenson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Nexus on his heels. He'll look to pass Nexus's guard now, I'm sure.
Nexus working a defensive guard here.
Nexus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Hey Steve's Fight Shack inform me that Stevenson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Stevenson throws an elbow that misses. Nexus uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevenson's guard. Nice move by Nexus!
Nexus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevenson pulls Nexus in close to his closed guard and prevents Nexus from doing any damage or advancing position.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson looking to control.
Nexus trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson keeping full guard, as Nexus tries to pass.
Stevenson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nexus distracts Stevenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nexus won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Nexus is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nexus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nexus works the jab nicely.
Nexus lands an overhand right.
Stevenson moves out of range as Nexus strikes.
Stevenson lands a nice hook to Nexus's body. Nexus takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Stevenson misses.
Nexus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus 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.
The crowd cheers as Stevenson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nexus doesn't seem phased though.
Stevenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nexus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nexus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nexus throws a looping overhand right but Stevenson ducks down to avoid it.
Stevenson moves away from the strike by Nexus.
Stevenson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nexus defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nexus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nexus scores with a jab. Stevenson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stevenson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nexus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with an uppercut.
Nexus scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A punch combination from Nexus misses.
Nexus blocks a head kick by Stevenson.
Nexus checks a leg kick.
Nexus lands with an overhand left.
Stevenson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nexus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stevenson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stevenson throwing shots but Nexus is blocking nicely.
Nexus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stevenson.
Nexus tries to roll over but Stevenson keeps him under control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nexus is not content to let Stevenson control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stevenson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Nexus defending well though.
Nexus is pressing down on Stevenson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stevenson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.
Nexus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stevenson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nexus working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Nexus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nexus throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nexus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nexus digs a good hook to Stevenson's body.
Nexus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Stevenson looks to land a right hand but Nexus moved out of range.
Stevenson connects with a jab.
Stevenson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Nexus looks to land a right hand but Stevenson moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nexus moves away.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nexus lands a really nice looking cross but Stevenson seems unphased.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nexus checks a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Nexus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nexus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nexus on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Nexus drops Stevenson with a left right combo! Nexus follows him down to the ground into side control.
Stevenson is rocked!
Nexus trying to control the position but Stevenson is working away.
Stevenson is still in real trouble! Can Nexus finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevenson is looking to regain half guard here but Nexus keeps moving and retains side control.
Stevenson seems to have recovered his senses.
Nexus working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus dominated that second round.
That's time! Nexus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nexus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed right hand from Nexus misses the target.
Nexus throws a good cross that connects.
Nexus swings widly with a right hand
letting Stevenson counter with a right hand.
The fighters circling - Nexus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A cross from Nexus lands.
Jab from Stevenson.
Nexus throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stevenson tests Nexus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A combination from Stevenson does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Nexus.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus takes a swing at Stevenson's ribcage but misses.
Stevenson feints the counter takedown.
Nexus throws a body punch but Stevenson moves out of range.
Nexus misses with a wild combination.
Stevenson fails to land the takedown.
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevenson slips under a jab.
Stevenson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Nexus defends it well.
Stevenson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Galaxy Nexus is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevenson has a takedown stuffed.
Bear Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus pushes Stevenson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nexus throws a head punch that misses.
Nexus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nexus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson throws a head punch that misses.
Stevenson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nexus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nexus working hard to break the clinch.
Nexus softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stevenson missing with knees to the body.
Nexus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stevenson lands an uppercut.
Stevenson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Stevenson works on Nexus's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Stevenson.
Galaxy Nexus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Stevenson - that landed with a thud.
Nexus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stevenson as Nexus tries to tie him up.
Stevenson tries to work over Nexus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nexus has a couple of punches blocked by Stevenson.
Nexus is looking to break free of the clinch but Stevenson has double underhooks.
Nexus blocks a body shot from Stevenson.
Nexus is trying to push Stevenson away but Stevenson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Stevenson wants to stall.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nexus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus stalling in the clinch.
Stevenson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stevenson swings wildly with an uppercut but Nexus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson working aggressively here.
Stevenson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stevenson misses with a knee to the head.
Nexus managing to block the knees to the body from Stevenson.
Nexus tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevenson.
Nexus on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nexus.
Nexus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stevenson's elbow.
Stevenson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Stevenson.
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 Galaxy Nexus.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nexus, 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galaxy Nexus!
In his post fight interview, Galaxy Nexus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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