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Hilo Fight Night 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aznar Thrul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zinn has chosen All Day as his entrance music. Martin Zinn will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aznar Thrul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Zinn misses the target.
Zinn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Thrul is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zinn throws a series of punches but Thrul moves out of range.
Thrul throws a hook to the side of Zinn's head but Zinn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zinn misses with a leg kick.
Thrul dives in and grabs Zinn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zinn pushes down on Thrul's head and hops out.
Thrul is looking to chop away at Zinn's legs.
Zinn unleashes a big counter combination but Thrul bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thrul shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Still in half guard, Thrul seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrul's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Zinn wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrul is looking to stall here but Zinn recovers full guard.
Thrul pushes down on Zinn's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Thrul drops an elbow to the side of Zinn's head.
Thrul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thrul works his way into side control.
Zinn pushes Thrul away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Thrul gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrul misses with the ground and pound.
Zinn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thrul advances to full mount.
Zinn is desperately trying to improve his position but Thrul has a good base and remains in mount.
Zinn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Thrul throwing strikes here but Zinn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Zinn working to try and regain half guard.
Zinn is still trying to improve position.
Thrul fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thrul landing shots from mount.
The referee warns Zinn that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Thrul throwing strikes here but Zinn is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Thrul scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Zinn keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zinn tries to hold on but Thrul pushes him away.
Thrul landing shots from mount.
Zinn working to try and regain half guard.
Thrul scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zinn?
Zinn is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thrul lands a big shot to the head and Zinn winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Aznar Thrul!
Aznar Thrul looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Behold!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Hagush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Iron has chosen Slippin as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ruslan Hagush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John The Iron!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Iron tries to clinch up.
The Iron gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Iron pulls Hagush in close to prevent any damage.
The Iron trying to control the position.
The Iron keeping full guard, as Hagush tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Iron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The Iron told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagush postures up in The Iron's guard and throws a big left but The Iron blocks it.
Hagush definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hagush landing with the ground and pound.
Hagush trying to control the position from guard on top but The Iron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron wants to stand up but Hagush is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hagush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The Iron avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hagush accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hagush throws a big right hand that misses.
The Iron pulls Hagush in to control the position.
Hagush throws a big elbow that misses.
The Iron controls Hagush momentarily but Hagush frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Iron is on top in guard.
The Iron postures up.
The Iron passes Hagush's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hagush tries to roll over but The Iron keeps him under control.
Hagush trying to control here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hagush wants to get back to full guard.
The Iron is keen to just control but Hagush is a slippery customer.
Hagush might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hagush gets full guard.
The Iron wants to pass the guard but Hagush is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush looking for a sweep. Not yet Hagush, not yet.
Hagush is adopting a defensive guard.
Hagush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The Iron throws a big elbow that misses.
Hagush being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Iron has closed the distance and engaged Hagush in a clinch.
The Iron scores with a shot to the side of Hagush's head.
Hagush tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hagush changes levels and goes for a takedown here. The Iron fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hagush shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Hagush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagush throws a series of punches but The Iron avoids them all with ease.
The Iron drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hagush wants to control but The Iron postures up.
The Iron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hagush knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hagush is trying to improve his position.
The Iron tries for a kimura but Hagush is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagush dodges the ground and pound from The Iron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hagush.
Nice takedown defense from Hagush. No joy for The Iron on that attempt.
The Iron fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hagush appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The Iron has managed to clinch.
The Iron avoiding damage.
The Iron works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hagush drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Iron gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hagush is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables The Iron to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Hagush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hagush blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Iron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hagush jumps guard but The Iron turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
The Iron lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hagush wants to take the fight to the mat but The Iron manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron is looking for a takedown.
The Iron has Hagush pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. The Iron pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Hagush tumbling to the mat - The Iron dives into Hagush's guard.
The Iron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Iron preventing the sweep.
Hagush is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hagush trying to control the action but The Iron is working from the bottom.
Hagush looks to land a strike but The Iron avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hagush is looking to work some ground and pound but The Iron has wrist control.
Hagush stopping the sweep attempt from The Iron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagush missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hagush wants to control from the top but The Iron keeps moving.
The Iron controlling Hagush's posture.
Hagush content to stall in guard here.
The Iron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hagush throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
John The Iron has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Iron pulls Hagush in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hagush scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hagush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Iron 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.
Hagush postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The Iron moves into the clinch.
Hagush has dropped down and is working for a takedown. The Iron is trying to keep an underhook but Hagush manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The Iron gets full guard.
The Iron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hagush with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hagush wants to control from the top but The Iron keeps moving.
The Iron is looking for a triangle but Hagush pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hagush throws an elbow that misses. The Iron uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hagush's guard. Nice move by The Iron!
Hagush seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The Iron trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The Iron advances position into side control!
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Iron advances nicely into full mount.
Hagush wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by The Iron.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
The Iron tries for a takedown but Hagush sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hagush fails with a takedown attempt.
The Iron closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Iron tries for a takedown. No joy.
A body shot lands from The Iron.
The Iron gets through Hagush's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Iron working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The Iron misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Iron misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from The Iron on the inside.
The Iron gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The Iron missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hagush wants to control but The Iron is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagush is trying to get back to full guard.
Hagush is refusing to be controlled, as The Iron sits in half guard.
Hagush flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The Iron lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The Iron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hagush controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The Iron thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The Iron not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hagush wants to control but The Iron is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruslan Hagush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Iron content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Iron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hagush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The Iron drops an elbow to the side of Hagush's head.
The Iron wants to take a breather but Hagush is having none of it.
Hagush looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Iron tries to clinch up.
Hagush attempts a counter takedown but The Iron avoids it well and moves away.
Hagush dives in for a single leg takedown but The Iron sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Iron defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hagush.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Hagush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Iron shoots in for a takedown but Hagush shows good takedown defense.
The Iron tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hagush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The Iron throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hagush's waist but Hagush gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Iron off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron scores with a takedown into Hagush's guard.
John The Iron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hagush keeping full guard, as The Iron tries to pass.
Hagush is trying to control the position but The Iron postures up.
The Iron advances position into side control!
Hagush taking punishment in the form of punches.
The Iron wants to control but Hagush is keeping him busy.
Hagush struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The Iron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Iron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hagush struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from The Iron are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hagush is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
John The Iron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Iron winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John The Iron!
A victorious John The Iron thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Curtis Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price comes into the arena with Black Label Society - Bleed for Me blaring out of the sound system. Mayfield comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pusherman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Curtis Mayfield!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price swings for the body but Mayfield moves out of range.
Mayfield throws out a counter right but Price avoids it with no problem.
Price throws a head kick but Mayfield moves out of range.
Price throws the left hand but Mayfield avoids the punch easily.
Mayfield fails with an attempt to clinch.
Price appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Price thuds his right hand into Mayfield's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
It looks like Curtis Mayfield has been cut.
Mayfield shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Price but Price pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Price is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mayfield.
Mayfield connects with a high kick.
Mayfield looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Price wants to get back to full guard.
Mayfield is trying to control the action in half guard but Price is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayfield is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Price has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price manages to get to full guard.
Mayfield preventing the sweep.
Mayfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Price swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mayfield postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Price is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Mayfield, into his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Price prevents Mayfield from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Price trying to control but Mayfield is working from the bottom.
Price wants to pass the guard but Mayfield is keeping the position.
Price sitting in guard here, content to control.
Price throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mayfield works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Price tries to free his leg and advance position but Mayfield is retaining full guard.
Price trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Price trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mayfield tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Price paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A solid body kick from Mayfield.
Price lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Price cracks Mayfield with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Price missing with a left hand there. Mayfield was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mayfield throws a poor cross that misses
letting Price counter with a right hand.
Mayfield rushes Price and presses him up against the cage.
Mayfield trying to land knees to the body.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Price is leaning against Mayfield and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mayfield blocks a body shot from Price.
Mayfield misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Price.
A head punch on the inside from Price fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield prevents a body shot from Price.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayfield missing with knees to the body.
Mayfield lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Price blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mayfield blocking some punches.
Mayfield prevents Price from breaking the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Price.
Price lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mayfield backwards.
Mayfield lands a good knee to the midsection. Price won't want to take too many of those.
Price on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Price scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mayfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Price lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Price working aggressively here.
Price managing to block the knees to the body from Mayfield.
Mayfield lands with a left to the head.
Mayfield throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prices head.
Price misses with a hook to the ribs.
Price stalling in the clinch but Mayfield improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dan Price will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Curtis Mayfield's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Price. That's going to slow Mayfield down.
Mayfield tries to clinch up
and Price counters with an inside leg kick.
Price misses with a shot to the body
and Mayfield counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mayfield scores a nice knee to the body.
Price avoiding damage.
Price blocks an uppercut.
Price tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mayfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Price avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayfield blocks a body shot from Price.
Mayfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mayfield has his takedown stuffed
and Price counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Price is predictable there
and Mayfield counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Price throws a jab when Mayfield was well out of range.
Mayfield shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Price counters with an outside leg kick.
Dan Price is winning the standup battle so far.
Price defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mayfield.
Price appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Dan Price has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Curtis Mayfield.
Price misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mayfield is defended easily by Price.
We've been told by Price's head coaches at Seventh House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Price looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mayfield throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Price counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mayfield closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield blocks an uppercut.
Mayfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Price misses with a punch on the inside.
Curtis Mayfield seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Price blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mayfield putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Price in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Price.
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!
Mayfield holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Price misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Price avoids it.
Price lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Mayfield.
Mayfield is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mayfield tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Price avoids it.
Price goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Price breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Price thumps Mayfield with a low kick.
Mayfield moves out of range as Price throws a body kick.
A nice side step and Mayfield releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield moves out of range of the leg kick from Price.
Price sends Mayfield crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Price is motioning to the referee to let Mayfield up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mayfield is rocked!
Mayfield takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mayfield is still on wobbly legs! Can Price finish him?
Price fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mayfield out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dan Price!
A relieved looking Dan Price thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Curtis Mayfield was interviewed post fight and said 'Tonight just wasn't my night. I'll get back in the gym and be ready to go for my next fight. I give my opponent credit he was the better fighter tonight!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bonald Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hashim Jalilul Hassan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes to the cage accompanied by Hell's Bells. Hashim Jalilul Hassan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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139 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonald Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hashim Jalilul Hassan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hassan fails to land with a series of punches.
Scott tries to counter with a takedown but Hassan is quick to defend against it.
Hassan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott drops his hands momentarily and Hassan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Hassan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Hassan didn't expect that.
Hassan is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Hassan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hassan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hassan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hassan has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Hassan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Scott missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Hassan is looking to stand up but Scott isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hassan checks a low kick from Scott.
Hassan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab lands there for Hassan.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hassan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Hassan throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
A combination from Hassan does no damage.
Scott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scott seems to be looking for submissions.
Hassan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Scott jumps into side control!
Hassan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Scott has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Scott.
Scott tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott landing strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan wants to control but Scott postures up.
Hassan is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Scott in side control, throwing shots but Hassan defends.
Scott trying to control the action but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Scott lands an elbow.
Hassan tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan is trying to get back to his feet.
Hassan is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hassan is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hassan is not content to let Scott control the position.
Hassan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Scott cracks Hassan with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hassan dodges the ground and pound from Scott.
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Hassan is defending well.
Hassan is not content to let Scott control the position.
Hassan is looking to regain half guard here but Scott keeps moving and retains side control.
Scott tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Hassan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott trying to control the action but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bonald Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hassan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hassan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown. Hassan fights it but they end up in guard.
Hassan is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Hassan is keeping the position.
Hassan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hassan, not yet.
Scott trying to control but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hassan wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Hassan wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Hassan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hassan is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hassan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
Hassan chips away with some ground and pound.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Hassan from controlling successfully.
Hassan preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hassan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hassan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Scott's head.
Hassan postures up.
Hassan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scott is looking for a triangle but Hassan pushes his legs off easily.
Hassan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hassan wanted to stand there but Scott had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hassan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hassan lands a lovely overhand right.
Scott misses with a straight left.
A big left from Scott misses.
Hassan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hassan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scott shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hassan pinned against the cage. Hassan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Hassan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hashim Jalilul Hassan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Hassan misses.
Hassan misses with the combination.
Scott shoots for a takedown but Hassan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hassan throws a right hand that Scott ducks under and follows up with a left that Scott also avoids with ease.
Hassan misses with a two punch combination.
No joy there for Hassan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hassan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Scott counters by moving into the clinch.
Scott tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hassan's elbow.
Hassan has Scott pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Scott manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Scott lands a good knee to the midsection. Hassan won't want to take too many of those.
Scott tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hassan avoids it.
Hassan tries to pull guard but Scott forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hassan is trying to push Scott away but Scott has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Scott tries a body shot but Hassan blocks it.
Hassan wants to take the fight to the mat but Scott manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bonald Scott has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hashim Jalilul Hassan.
Scott has picked Hassan up - he's going for a ride! Scott dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hassan is trying to stand up here but Scott is controlling him well.
Hassan tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Scott is looking to advance position but Hassan won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hashim Jalilul Hassan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Scott has managed to clinch.
Hassan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hassan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hassan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Scott scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hassan tries to roll over but Scott keeps him under control.
Hassan is refusing to be controlled, as Scott sits in half guard.
Hassan is in trouble now - Scott has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott throws some wild stikes that Hassan manages to avoid easily.
Hassan is working to get back to half guard.
Scott working the ground and pound effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hassan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Scott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hassan can do to turn this around?
Scott trying to control the action but Hassan is working from the bottom.
Hassan is positioning himself well to prevent Scott advancing to mount.
Scott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hassan!
Scott wants to control the pace but Hassan is squirming around nicely.
Scott lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hassan is rocked!
Hassan is desperately trying to improve his position but Scott has a good base and remains in mount.
Hassan is still in real trouble! Can Scott finish him?
Scott looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hassan covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bonald Scott!
Bonald Scott thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aiden Preston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Longbow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Preston comes to the cage accompanied by Fuckin Problem. Aiden Preston has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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26
145 lbs
18 - 5 - 0 |
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25
135 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aiden Preston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Longbow!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longbow scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longbow misses with a hook
enabling Preston to counter with a crisp jab.
Longbow fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Preston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice shot lands for Longbow.
Longbow misses with a wild body shot.
Good shot there by Preston.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Longbow loads up on a big right hand but Preston slips the punch.
Longbow takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbow throws a head kick but Preston moves out of range.
Preston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Preston lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Preston takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Preston blocks the low kick.
Preston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Preston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longbow looks to throw a body kick
and Preston counters with a nice uppercut.
Preston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longbow scores with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston clinches up with Longbow and pushes him back against the cage.
Longbow tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longbow swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longbow managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
The referee is keeping an eye on Longbow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A nice right hand lands inside from Longbow.
Longbow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Preston's elbow.
Preston lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Longbow is trying to break the clinch but Preston has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Preston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Preston scores a nice knee to the body.
Longbow is looking to break free of the clinch but Preston has double underhooks.
Preston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Preston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Longbow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Preston avoids it.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Preston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longbow managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Preston tries a knee to the head but Longbow blocks it.
Longbow misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preston blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Preston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Preston lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Longbow.
Longbow trying to land knees to the body.
Longbow is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Preston lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Preston misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Longbow.
Preston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Preston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Preston.
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longbow has Preston pushed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Preston scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Preston.
Preston comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Longbow working hard to break the clinch.
Preston keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Longbow's efforts to push away.
Longbow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Preston.
Longbow takes an elbow to the temple.
Longbow tries to throw a body punch but Preston avoids it by throwing Longbow back against the cage.
Longbow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Preston gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Preston is working Longbow over against the cage.
Longbow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Longbow manages to break the clinch.
A head kick by Longbow misses
and Preston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Preston attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Preston fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longbow manages to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbow doesn't manage to clinch there - Preston circles away.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Longbow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Henry Longbow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Preston looks to score with a jab to the body but Longbow is just out of range.
Longbow looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Longbow misses the jab.
Nice body kick there by Longbow.
Longbow throws a head kick that misses.
Preston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Longbow blocks a jab.
Preston swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Longbow.
Preston misses the jab.
Preston misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longbow misses with a body shot
and Preston counters with a three punch combo that has Longbow backing up. Longbow nods at Preston to acknowledge the strikes.
Preston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Preston misses with a looping right.
Preston throws a hook but Longbow avoids it easily.
Preston slips under a jab from Longbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Longbow takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Preston closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Longbow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Longbow managing to block the knees to the body from Preston.
Longbow pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Longbow fails to land with a series of punches.
Preston feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Longbows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Preston takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Longbow looks for the body kick but Preston saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Preston.
Longbow throws a series of punches but Preston avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Longbow.
Aiden Preston is winning the standup battle so far.
Longbow throws the kick towards the body but Preston avoids it.
Henry Longbow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Longbow throws the left hand but Preston avoids the punch easily.
Preston lands with a good body shot.
The crowd cheers as Longbow lands an impressive looking overhand right. Preston doesn't seem phased though.
Longbow will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Preston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Longbow just manages to avoid it.
Longbow fails to land with a series of punches.
Preston throws a lazy right hand but Longbow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longbow misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Longbow throws a lazy right hand but Preston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Longbow ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Preston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Preston misses with a straight right.
Preston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Longbow throws a low kick, looking for Preston's leg but Preston calmly moves out of range.
Preston looks to throw the jab but Longbow is out of range.
Longbow throws a shot from downtown. Preston moves away and avoids it.
Longbow sizes up Preston with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Longbow looks to land a combination but Preston avoids it well.
Preston clinches with his opponent.
Preston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Longbow backwards.
Longbow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Longbow blocks an elbow strike.
Preston looking to slow down the pace here.
A short left from Longbow.
Preston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Longbow can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Longbow scores with a nice hook to the head.
Longbow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Preston pushes off an throws an elbow but Longbow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short uppercut from Preston.
Longbow tries to land knees in the clinch but Preston avoids the damage to the body.
Preston makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Longbow being controlled against the cage.
Preston lands an elbow inside that Longbow shrugs off.
Longbow struggles to land a body shot inside as Preston controls his hands.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longbow backwards.
Preston lands a body punch in the clinch.
Preston lands a damaging elbow.
Preston scores with a shot to the side of Longbow's head.
Longbow takes a shot to the head.
Longbow lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Preston dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longbow is struggling to control the position.
Longbow tries to work over Preston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Longbow misses with a punch to the body.
Longbow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Preston lands a damaging elbow.
Longbow trying to land knees to the body.
Longbow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Preston.
A frustrated look appears on Longbow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Preston avoiding damage as Longbow throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Preston.
Longbow takes a shot to the head.
Preston lands a right hand that snaps the head of Longbow backwards.
Longbow can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
Longbow goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Preston creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Preston landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Longbow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Aiden Preston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Longbow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Longbow swings wildly with an uppercut but Preston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Longbow tries to land knees in the clinch but Preston avoids the damage to the body.
Preston lands an elbow inside.
Preston pushes off an throws an elbow but Longbow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Longbow misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters up against the cage, Preston throws an elbow but misses.
Preston misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Preston throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Preston lands with a right to the head.
Preston tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Preston tries a body shot but Longbow blocks it.
Longbow misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aiden Preston dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Longbow throws a head kick that half lands.
Longbow throws a head kick but Preston moves out of range.
Longbow misses with a few strikes there.
Longbow throws the kick towards the body but Preston avoids it.
Preston doesn't manage to clinch there - Longbow circles away.
Preston tries a head kick but it misses.
Longbow showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Preston.
Preston throws a sloppy head kick and Longbow moves out of range easily.
Longbow lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Preston lands a leg kick that knocks Longbow off balance momentarily.
Longbow throws a lazy head kick
and Preston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Longbow throws a series of strikes that have Preston backpedaling.
Longbow scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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 head kick from Longbow lands but Preston takes it in his stride.
Longbow tries to clinch but Preston is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Preston misses its target.
Preston ducks under a wild hook from Longbow.
Preston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Longbow throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Preston counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Preston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Longbow pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Preston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Longbow.
Longbow tries to clinch but Preston is having none of it.
Preston slips under a jab.
Longbow throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Preston counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Longbow takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Longbow slips a straight right by Preston.
Preston moves into range and clinches up with Longbow.
Preston throws an elbow but it misses.
Preston lands a body shot in the clinch.
Preston scores with a knee to the head.
Preston lands with a right to the head.
Preston looking to throw knees to the head but Longbow is blocking nicely.
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!
Longbow is working Preston over against the cage.
Longbow looking to stall.
Preston works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Preston.
Preston blocks an uppercut.
Preston lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Longbow backwards.
Preston lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Preston unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Longbow lands a shot to the body.
Longbow can't find room to land a body shot as Preston controls the action.
Longbow lands a left hand.
Longbow blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Longbow.
Longbow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Preston throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Preston pushes off an throws an elbow but Longbow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Preston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Preston lands a nice uppercut.
Longbow lands with a light punch inside.
Longbow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Preston misses with an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Preston.
Preston prevents a body shot from Longbow.
Longbow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Preston avoids it.
Preston lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Longbow.
Preston connects with a knee to the head.
Preston creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Longbow's defenses.
Henry Longbow has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Longbow misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Preston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Preston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longbow is defending well for now.
A short right from Preston.
Longbow tries to pull guard but Preston won't allow it.
Longbow looking to stall.
Preston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Longbow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Preston blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Preston.
Preston lands a damaging elbow.
Preston has Longbow pressed against the cage, preventing Longbow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A right hook to the body lands for Preston.
Preston is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Longbow is defending well for now.
Preston lands a hook that snaps the head of Longbow backwards.
Longbow breaks the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Longbow. That snapped Preston's head back.
Longbow takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Longbow throws a chopping leg kick but Preston manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Longbow swinging wildly here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Longbow on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Longbow throws a body shot but no joy.
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 Aiden Preston.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Preston, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aiden Preston!
A relieved looking Aiden Preston 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jorma Kultane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
211 lbs
8 - 5 - 1 |
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205 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jorma Kultane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kultane is defended easily by Lundgrenson.
Lundgrenson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kultane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kultane throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lundgrenson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kultane is in Lundgrenson's guard.
Lundgrenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgrenson, not yet.
Kultane is looking to work some ground and pound but Lundgrenson has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgrenson pulls Kultane in close to prevent any damage.
Lundgrenson wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kultane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lundgrenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kultane is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hilo Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Kultane trying to control the position from guard on top but Lundgrenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lundgrenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Lundgrenson, not yet.
Lundgrenson wants to stand but Kultane is controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dolph Lundgrenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kultane has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lundgrenson finds it's way round the side to connect with Kultane's head.
Kultane tries for a takedown but Lundgrenson circles away easily
and Kultane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lundgrenson feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Kultane sprawling to the canvas! Kultane rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lundgrenson finish him?!
Kultane is rocked!
Lundgrenson cracks Kultane with a hook to the temple - Kultane is on wobbly legs here! Lundgrenson swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Kultane falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lundgrenson wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dolph Lundgrenson!
Dolph Lundgrenson very nearly forgot to thank KAISER amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Jude (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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215 lbs
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217 lbs
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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 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Jude!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jude chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jude gets a clinch.
Jude is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Smith is trying to pull guard but Jude has him pressed against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Jude stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith jumps guard but Jude turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devon Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jude throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Smith tries a body shot but Jude blocks it.
Jude with a knee to the head.
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
Jude utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Jude.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jude with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Jude gets through Smith's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jude doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jude backwards.
Smith lands a right hand.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Jude.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jude misses with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Smith jumps guard but Jude turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Jude has Smith pushed against the cage.
Jude tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jude.
Good body shot from Jude.
Jude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Jude controls his hands.
Jude lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jude looks winded!
Smith ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Smith no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Smith controlling the position.
Smith 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jude trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jude has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jude trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jude keeps moving.
Jude keeping full guard, as Smith tries to pass.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smith sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jude looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jude wants to sweep but no luck.
Jude looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Smith passes Jude's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is thwarting Jude's attempts to control the position.
Jude is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jude gets back to full guard.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jude swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jude keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jude is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith trying to control but Jude is working from the bottom.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Jude looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jude keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith stands and throws Jude's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elias Jude will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jude closes the distance and pushes Smith back into the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jude tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith tries to pull guard but Jude holds him up against the cage and eventually Smith drops back down to his feet.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jude working aggressively here.
Jude tries to land a knee to the head but Smith blocks with his arms.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jude with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Smith jumps guard.
Jude trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jude throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jude's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Devon Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jude trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Smith passes Jude's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Jude is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jude knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jude is not content to let Smith control the position.
Jude is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jude actively working from the bottom here.
Jude is refusing to be controlled, as Smith sits in half guard.
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.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Jude is defending well.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Jude actively working from the bottom here.
Jude is looking to improve his position.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Jude is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith not doing much here.
Jude pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Jude has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jude lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Smith is looking to control Jude's arms but Jude gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smith has his back to the cage.
Smith pulls guard successfully.
Jude wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Jude is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Jude distracts Smith with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jude working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smith's head.
Jude drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Smith dives on top into guard.
Jude being controlled here, momentarily.
Jude keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jude is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jude swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smith is working hard here to advance position.
Jude looking for a guillotine here but Smith defends easily.
Jude looking to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jude is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elias Jude will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Devon Smith's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jude has managed to clinch.
Smith fails to pull guard.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith pulls Jude into guard.
Jude in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jude working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jude trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep here but Jude controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jude postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jude throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jude accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jude throwing strikes but missing.
Smith wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jude scores with a kick to the midsection.
Smith clinches up against the cage.
Smith pulls Jude into guard.
Jude throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Jude's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Jude keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jude is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith wants to control from the top but Jude keeps moving.
Jude being controlled here, momentarily.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jude is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jude has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Jude is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Jude is having none of it.
Jude wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Jude is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jude manages to get to full guard.
Smith forces his way into half guard.
Devon Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jude actively working from the bottom here.
Jude takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smith in particular looking to stall.
Smith working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Jude is working away.
Elias Jude is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jude looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jude is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jude has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Elias Jude!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas has chosen Linkin Park - In the End as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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29
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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29
177 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kylma Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jaak quickly recovers to half guard.
Jaak is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaak is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Jaak defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
Thomas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas keeps trying to improve his position.
Thomas is looking for a kimura but Jaak is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thomas to get the leverage.
Thomas passes the guard and advances to mount!
Thomas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Thomas working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Jaak has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Jaak!
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Jaak from controlling successfully.
Jaak's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jaak preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaak won't allow Thomas to get back to his feet.
Thomas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jaak manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas passes into half guard.
Thomas is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Thomas wants to advance to full mount but Jaak doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaak trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas 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.
Thomas throws a good cross that connects.
Jaak lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaak is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.
Jaak throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Jaak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jaak tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak is trying to control but can't.
Jaak tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Jaak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Thomas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jaak manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas controls Jaak momentarily but Jaak frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas being controlled here, momentarily.
Thomas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jaak is aware though and is defending well.
Thomas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Thomas holds on and takes a little breather.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaak thuds his right hand into Thomas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jaak misses with the combination.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jaak lands a head kick. Thomas smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jaak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas passes into half guard.
Jaak won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
JJ Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaak trying to control here.
Thomas passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jaak!
Thomas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jaak manages to avoid the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaak wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but JJ Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jaak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas looking to score a takedown here. Jaak is defending well but Thomas drives through and ends up in Jaak's guard.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Jaak is retaining full guard.
Jaak throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas slips nicely into half guard.
Jaak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Jaak wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaak tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
Thomas is working for a kimura but Jaak is defending it quite comfortably.
Thomas is keen to just control but Jaak is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thomas seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jaak has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jaak sees it coming and defends easily.
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jaak is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold.
Thomas prevents Jaak from improving his position.
JJ Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas seems to be working for a kimura but Jaak defends the submission attempt.
Jaak manages to get to full guard.
Thomas drops back looking for a leg! Jaak is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jaak manages to kick Thomas off! Thomas jumps back into Jaak's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Jaak trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jab, jab by Thomas - just one landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jaak scores with a nice strike.
Jaak sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Jaak.
Kylma Jaak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaak stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomas. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thomas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, JJ Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Zuckerkorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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179 lbs
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185 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Barry Zuckerkorn!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuckerkorn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a looping right.
Shamrock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zuckerkorn looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A punch combination from Zuckerkorn misses.
It looked like Shamrock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zuckerkorn.
Shamrock avoids the body shot from Zuckerkorn.
Shamrock throws a series of punches but Zuckerkorn moves out of range.
Shamrock misses with the combination.
Shamrock avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuckerkorn with a jab.
Zuckerkorn throws a low kick but Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuckerkorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shamrock.
Shamrock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zuckerkorn takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shamrock misses with a straight right.
Zuckerkorn has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Shamrock loads up on a big right hand but Zuckerkorn slips the punch.
Zuckerkorn lands with a cross.
Shamrock forces Zuckerkorn back against the cage and clinches.
Zuckerkorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Shamrock smiles and moves away.
Bobby Shamrock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zuckerkorn throws a jab but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Zuckerkorn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shamrock lands a left and a right that sends Zuckerkorn crashing to the canvas! Shamrock dives into mount looking to finish!
Zuckerkorn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuckerkorn bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn won't allow Shamrock to get back to his feet.
Shamrock keeping moving, preventing Zuckerkorn from controlling successfully.
Zuckerkorn throwing strikes but missing.
Zuckerkorn postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shamrock working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zuckerkorn.
Shamrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuckerkorn is controlling him.
Zuckerkorn wants to pass the guard but Shamrock is keeping the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zuckerkorn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuckerkorn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Shamrock wants to stand but Zuckerkorn is controlling the position.
Zuckerkorn scoring with some ground and pound.
Shamrock is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Zuckerkorn is controlling him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zuckerkorn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zuckerkorn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Shamrock wants to get back to his feet but Zuckerkorn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shamrock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zuckerkorn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zuckerkorn stuns Shamrock with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zuckerkorn drops his hands momentarily and Shamrock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shamrock misses with a left hand
and Zuckerkorn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zuckerkorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shamrock.
Zuckerkorn misses with an uppercut.
Zuckerkorn closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shamrock counters with a stiff right hand.
Zuckerkorn works Shamrock's body with a nice hook.
Zuckerkorn falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shamrock counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Shamrock dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shamrock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bobby Shamrock is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Zuckerkorn misses.
Zuckerkorn scores with a jab to the head.
Shamrock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zuckerkorn throws out the jab.
Zuckerkorn ducks right into an uppercut from Shamrock.
Zuckerkorn is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
Zuckerkorn throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Shamrock scores with a counter punch that sends Zuckerkorn to the canvas! Shamrock smells blood - he's punishing Zuckerkorn with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zuckerkorn has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Shamrock!
Bobby Shamrock took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, The Kings Attire and Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald McTavish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Wings. Donald McTavish will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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145 lbs
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142 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Donald McTavish!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott fails with a takedown attempt.
Mcdermott doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McTavish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcdermott fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McTavish avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Terry Mcdermott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McTavish misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcdermott moves out of range as McTavish strikes.
Mcdermott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McTavish counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mcdermott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McTavish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McTavish defends it nicely.
Mcdermott misses with a takedown attempt
and McTavish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mcdermott with a poor takedown
and McTavish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mcdermott is rocked!
Mcdermott shoots in looking for a takedown. McTavish tries to sprawl out of it but Mcdermott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McTavish manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Mcdermott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcdermott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McTavish defends it nicely.
Mcdermott seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott misses with an uppercut
and McTavish counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcdermott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McTavish paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mcdermott goes for a double leg but McTavish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McTavish continues to drive forward.
Mcdermott tries to score a power double leg takedown but McTavish sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mcdermott somewhat.
McTavish throws out a counter right but Mcdermott avoids it with no problem.
Mcdermott lands a nice shot that snaps McTavish's head back.
Mcdermott shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McTavish but McTavish pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McTavish stuffs the takedown.
McTavish looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcdermott tries for a takedown but McTavish circles away easily
letting McTavish counter with a right hand.
Mcdermott wants to clinch but McTavish slips to the side
and McTavish counters with a straight right hand.
Mcdermott rushes McTavish and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McTavish breaks the clinch.
Terry Mcdermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McTavish lands a nice looking body shot.
Mcdermott closes this distance looking for a takedown but McTavish circles away.
Mcdermott moves to clinch but McTavish breaks away
and McTavish counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcdermott gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and McTavish counters with a nice right hand that sends Mcdermott toppling to the canvas! Mcdermott scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McTavish finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Mcdermott does no damage.
Mcdermott misses with a takedown
and McTavish counters with a big right hand! Oh Mcdermott is in trouble here! McTavish follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald McTavish!
An out of breath Donald McTavish thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Terry Mcdermott was interviewed post fight and said 'He was the better man tonight but ill be back better and stronger than ever!! Mark my words!'.
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