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Hilo Fight Night 28 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Korgan Bloodaxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Korgan Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaan Jalgratas!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloodaxe is looking to clinch.
Jalgratas looks to land a body kick but Bloodaxe moved away.
Bloodaxe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jalgratas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bloodaxe wants to clinch
and Jalgratas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been hearing reports that Bloodaxe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Bloodaxe gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jalgratas tries a knee to the head but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Jalgratas managing to block the knees to the body from Bloodaxe.
Jalgratas wants to break free but Bloodaxe has control.
Bloodaxe effectively controlling the action here.
Jalgratas managing to block the knees to the body from Bloodaxe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Bloodaxe on the inside.
Bloodaxe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jalgratass head.
Bloodaxe has Jalgratas pressed against the cage, preventing Jalgratas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jalgratas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Korgan Bloodaxe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the body kick from Jalgratas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodaxe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloodaxe instigates a clinch.
Bloodaxe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bloodaxe avoiding damage as Jalgratas throws knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Jalgratas.
Bloodaxe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jalgratass head.
Bloodaxe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas is trying to break the clinch but Bloodaxe has him pressed against the cage.
Jalgratas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jalgratas prevents a body shot from Bloodaxe.
Jalgratas misses with some punches.
Jalgratas prevents a body shot from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jalgratas working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas avoiding damage as Bloodaxe throws knees to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe clinches.
Jalgratas struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodaxe controls his hands.
Jalgratas is trying to break the clinch but Bloodaxe is controlling him.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloodaxe is defending well for now.
Bloodaxe prevents a body shot from Jalgratas.
Bloodaxe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloodaxe is trying to stall.
Jalgratas with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bloodaxe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jalgratas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bloodaxe.
Jalgratas misses with a knee strike.
Jalgratas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bloodaxe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jalgratas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jalgratas breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe is looking to clinch.
Bloodaxe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalgratas circles away.
Bloodaxe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jalgratas can pounce on him.
Bloodaxe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalgratas throws a counter combo.
Bloodaxe lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bloodaxe wants to clinch.
Bloodaxe is looking to clinch.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up.
Jalgratas wants to counter with a clinch but Bloodaxe pushes him away.
Jalgratas throws a body kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jalgratas misses with a straight right.
Bloodaxe avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch but Jalgratas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up.
Jalgratas replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Bloodaxe blocks it well.
Bloodaxe swats away the attempt to clinch by Jalgratas.
Jalgratas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloodaxe.
Jalgratas looks to land a combination but Bloodaxe avoids it well.
Bloodaxe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jalgratas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jaan Jalgratas will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jalgratas.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up but Jalgratas circles away and keeps his distance.
Jalgratas moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bloodaxe connects with a right hand. Jalgratas shakes it off.
Bloodaxe wants to clinch.
A nice side step and Jalgratas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bloodaxe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jalgratas circles away.
Bloodaxe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jalgratas throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe takes the fight into the clinch.
Bloodaxe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe landing knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe trying to land knees to the body.
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the leg kick from Jalgratas.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodaxe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bloodaxe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jalgratas. That did some damage!
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jalgratas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bloodaxe scoring well with a low kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bloodaxe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up.
Jalgratas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bloodaxe pushes Jalgratas away with a front kick.
Jalgratas throws a body punch but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Jaan Jalgratas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bloodaxe moves into range and clinches up with Jalgratas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloodaxe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bloodaxe is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Jalgratas misses with a knee to the head.
Jalgratas struggles to land a body shot inside as Bloodaxe controls his hands.
Bloodaxe has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bloodaxe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jalgratas takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jalgratas.
Bloodaxe managing to block the knees to the body from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas is trying to force a seperation but Bloodaxe has the dominant position.
Bloodaxe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jalgratas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jalgratas can't find room to land a body shot as Bloodaxe controls the action.
Bloodaxe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jalgratas backwards.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bloodaxe is defending well for now.
Bloodaxe prevents Jalgratas from breaking the clinch.
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jalgratas swats away the attempt to clinch by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jalgratas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas takes one to the chin there.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jalgratas swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe tries to close the distance and clinch but Jalgratas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jalgratas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bloodaxe wants to clinch up but Jalgratas keeps it at a distance.
Jaan Jalgratas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch there but Jalgratas circles away.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch but Jalgratas moves out of range.
Bloodaxe drives through and clinches with Jalgratas against the cage.
Bloodaxe using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalgratas has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Jalgratas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bloodaxe avoids a kick to the body.
Bloodaxe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jalgratas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas jabs Bloodaxe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Jalgratas's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jalgratas down.
Bloodaxe moves in looking to clinch but Jalgratas pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Korgan Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bloodaxe gets a clinch.
Bloodaxe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bloodaxe pushes Jalgratas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jalgratas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jalgratas tries to break free but Bloodaxe pushes him back against the cage.
Bloodaxe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jalgratas backwards.
Jalgratas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Knees to the body from Bloodaxe.
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bloodaxe jabs Jalgratas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe closes the distance and clinches.
Bloodaxe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jalgratas.
Bloodaxe lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jalgratas takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bloodaxe scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but Bloodaxe blocks with his arms.
A nice left hand lands by Bloodaxe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe trying to land knees to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jalgratass head.
Bloodaxe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jalgratas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Korgan Bloodaxe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bloodaxe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bloodaxe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jalgratas wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloodaxe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jalgratas is rocked!
Bloodaxe lands with a left to the head.
Jalgratas is still on wobbly legs! Can Bloodaxe finish him?
Bloodaxe unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jalgratas! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Bloodaxe is unloading with more strikes now! Jalgratas drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korgan Bloodaxe!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Gustavsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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210 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Gustavsson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustavsson tries a head kick but it misses.
A left and a right from Gustavsson both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
Gustavsson misses with a body shot.
A right-left combo lands from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustavsson throws a hook but Demaestri blocks it.
As Gustavsson looks to move away, Demaestri throws a big counter combo bu Gustavsson just gets out of the way.
Demaestri looks to land a combination but Gustavsson avoids it well.
Demaestri lands a really nice looking cross but Gustavsson seems unphased.
Gustavsson misses with a straight right.
No joy there for Gustavsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Demaestri looks to land a combination but Gustavsson avoids it well.
We've been told by Demaestri's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Demaestri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch but Demaestri swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gustavsson. Demaestri does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gustavsson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Demaestri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Demaestri scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demaestri lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Demaestri throws a hook but Gustavsson avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demaestri throws out a loose jab but Gustavsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gustavsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demaestri throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gustavsson misses with the combination.
Demaestri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gustavsson throws a jab when Demaestri was well out of range.
Demaestri is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Demaestri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Demaestri swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gustavsson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gustavsson misses with a wild body shot.
Gustavsson slips a jab and a cross from Demaestri.
Gustavsson takes a swing at Demaestri's ribcage but misses.
Gustavsson lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Demaestri slips a jab and a cross from Gustavsson.
Demaestri defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gustavsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri scores with a hook.
Demaestri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Demaestri slips under a jab.
Gustavsson tries to bum rush Demaestri with a series of wild strikes but Demaestri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gustavsson misses with a wild combination.
Gustavsson thuds a left hand into Demaestri's body.
Gustavsson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Demaestri darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gustavsson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Demaestri throws a nice looking combination but Gustavsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Demaestri avoids the body shot from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson swinging wildly here.
Gustavsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demaestri. Gustavsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demaestri connects with a right hand. Gustavsson shakes it off.
Demaestri swinging wildly here.
Gustavsson wants to counter with a clinch but Demaestri pushes him away.
Demaestri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Demaestri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demaestri.
Gustavsson catches Demaestri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Demaestri lands a nice shot that snaps Gustavsson's head back.
Demaestri takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gustavsson misses with a wild body shot.
Demaestri throws a jab when Gustavsson was well out of range.
Gustavsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Demaestri is looking to counter punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gustavsson misses with a left hand
and Demaestri counters with a left to the body.
Demaestri throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustavsson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Demaestri ducks under a wild hook from Gustavsson.
Gustavsson looks to land a combination but Demaestri avoids it well.
Demaestri scores with a nice strike.
Gustavsson is rocked!
Demaestri measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Gustavsson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Enzo Matias Demaestri!
A very excited looking Enzo Matias Demaestri made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Alexander Gustavsson was interviewed post fight and said 'I will be back!
You are going down next time!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mir has chosen Amazing- Kanye West as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Frank Mir has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Whyte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mir!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Mir. Those never looked like landing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mir or perhaps it was just good defense by Whyte, which made it look bad.
Mir doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Whyte.
Mir with a poor takedown
and Whyte counters with a head kick.
Mir shoots in for a takedown but Whyte shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
David Whyte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Mir.
Whyte connects with an inside leg kick.
Mir takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mir gets tackled into the cage by Whyte. Whyte maintains the clinch.
Whyte breaks the clinch.
Whyte's corner calls for a 1-2. Whyte obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Whyte misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Whyte.
Mir tries for a takedown but Whyte circles away easily
and Whyte counters with a straight right hand.
Mir has his takedown stuffed
and Whyte counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mir! Whyte lets Mir back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Mir shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Whyte counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Mir falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Whyte!
Frank Mir was interviewed post fight and said 'I love you guys. Keep supporting me and I promise to be the guy you want.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Einar Magn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Emunn Samvesu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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193 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Einar Magn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magn thuds a left hand into Samvesu's body.
Magn fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Samvesu, pushing him back against the cage.
Magn 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.
Magn lands an elbow inside.
Samvesu is trying to drag Magn to the mat but Magn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Magn lands with a left to the head.
Magn gets through Samvesu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magn lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Emunn Samvesu has been cut.
Samvesu wants to take the fight to the mat but Magn manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Samvesu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Einar Magn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emunn Samvesu.
Nice body punch from Magn - that landed with a thud.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Magn.
Magn stalling in the clinch.
Magn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Samvesu's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magn lands a damaging elbow.
Magn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magn lands with a short shot to the head.
Samvesu jumps guard but Magn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Magn lands a damaging elbow.
Samvesu is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Magn lands a shot to the body.
Magn presses Samvesu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magn lands with a right to the head.
Magn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Samvesu fails to pull guard.
Magn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Samvesu looks winded!
Magn lands with a left to the head.
Magn lands with a short shot to the head.
Magn lands an elbow inside that Samvesu shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magn stops a takedown attempt from Samvesu.
Magn pushes Samvesu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Magn lands a body punch in the clinch.
Magn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magn lands a shoulder strike.
Magn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magn lands with a light punch inside.
Samvesu goes for a takedown attempt but Magn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Magn misses the shot to the body.
Samvesu tries to counter with a clinch but Magn shakes him off and moves away.
Magn instigates a clinch.
Samvesu jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Magn walks away with a smile on his face. Samvesu gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Samvesu or perhaps it was just good defense by Magn, which made it look bad.
Magn tries to bum rush Samvesu with a series of wild strikes but Samvesu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Magn lands a nice looking body shot.
Magn lands with a good body shot.
Magn clinches with his opponent.
Magn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magn lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Samvesu drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Samvesu has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samvesu is trying to drag Magn to the mat but Magn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Samvesu's coach down at The Cave Fighting Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Samvesu's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice elbow from Magn.
Good body shot from Magn.
Magn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Magn.
A right hand to the body from Magn.
Magn lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
Magn taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Magn presses Samvesu against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Magn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Magn.
Magn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Samvesu backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Magn using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Magn.
Magn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Magn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samvesu is rocked!
Magn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Samvesu is still on wobbly legs! Can Magn finish him?
Magn scores with a shot to the side of Samvesu's head.
Magn throws a big uppercut that drops Samvesu! More strikes from Magn and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Samvesu lies dazed against the cage as Magn celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Einar Magn!
Einar Magn made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saracen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krum comes to the cage accompanied by Viktor Krum will rock you. 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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180 lbs
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184 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Krum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saracen Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Krum keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Smith's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Smith's back!
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Krum has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krum has good solid back control here.
Smith is in bad spot here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good control from Krum.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Krum struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Krum is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Krum is looking to control Smith but Smith is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Smith is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith is trying to shake Krum off. He's managed it and has hopped back to his feet! Krum won't be happy about giving up the dominant position.
Smith forces Krum back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Smith.
Krum can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Krum.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Krum backwards.
Smith turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Smith manages to end up in side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith tries for a kimura but Krum is defending well.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Krum is looking for a sweep.
Krum is not content to let Smith control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Smith misses with the ground and pound.
Krum is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Krum is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Smith tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Smith has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krum is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Smith's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Smith throwing shots but Krum is blocking nicely.
Krum has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Krum wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well.
Smith trying to mount his opponent but Krum defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saracen Smith dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smith shoots in for a takedown but Krum shows good takedown defense.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krum lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Krum backwards.
Krum lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Krum fails to land.
Smith tries for a takedown but Krum manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Krum.
Krum lands with a right to the head.
Krum misses with a body punch.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Krum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Krum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
Smith is rocked!
Krum throws a head punch that misses.
Smith has Krum pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Krum manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Viktor Krum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saracen Smith.
Smith gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ground and pound from Smith.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smith pulls his head out easily.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Krum's head.
Smith is trying to control. Krum wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Krum trying to control but Smith postures up.
Smith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Krum is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krum is working hard here to advance position.
Smith jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Krum is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Krum and Smith has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krum avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Smith.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Krum sneaks back into half guard.
Smith is working for a submission of some sort.
Smith is keen to just control but Krum is a slippery customer.
Smith wants to pass to mount but Krum is defending the position.
Smith perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Krum is trying to get back to full guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith with the ground and pound but Krum uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Smith drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Krum dives on top into guard.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saracen Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Krum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Krum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid leg kick lands there for Krum.
Krum is looking to slow Smith down with leg kicks.
Saracen Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Krum.
Krum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Smith with the counter takedown but Krum avoids it easily.
Krum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Krum sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krum is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Smith.
Krum lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Krum counters by clinching up.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Krum gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Viktor Krum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saracen Smith.
Krum lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith is still on wobbly legs! Can Krum finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum pushes Smith back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Krum.
Smith takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Krum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Krum.
Krum wants to stall.
Krum lands with a left to the head.
Krum working aggressively here.
Krum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krum lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Smith to his knees! Krum keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Krum!
Viktor Krum was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manny Machado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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164 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tarik Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Machado!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnson has a takedown stuffed.
Machado slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tarik Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Machado has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Machado napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Johnson is trying to get an arm triangle but Machado is defending well.
Machado is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Johnson is controlling him well.
Machado prevents Johnson from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Johnson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Machado looks calm but he's in trouble here. Johnson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Machado is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Johnson lets go of the hold and Machado can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tarik Johnson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chazz Michael Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes into the arena with The Eagles - Hotel Calafornia blaring out of the sound system. Michaels has chosen Blades of Glory as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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35
208 lbs
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200 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chazz Michael Michaels!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fernandez misses with a straight right.
Michaels misses with a body kick.
Michaels throws a nice looking combination but Fernandez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michaels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fernandez lands a big head kick that sends Michaels tumbling to the mat! Fernandez takes a step backwards and waves Michaels back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Chazz Michael Michaels has been cut.
Michaels throws a push kick but Fernandez slaps the foot to one side.
We've been hearing reports that Fernandez has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fernandez lands a left and a right that send Michaels crashing to the mat, dazed. Fernandez thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Michaels is rocked!
Chazz Michael Michaels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michaels throws a body kick that misses.
Michaels is still on wobbly legs! Can Fernandez finish him?
Fernandez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Michaels takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fernandez scores with a body shot.
Michaels looks winded!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Fernandez engages and cracks Michaels with a massive lead left hook - Michaels tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Fernandez is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miguel Fernandez!
Miguel Fernandez made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Its embarrassing that they even let you in the same cage as Womba, you couldn't even beat a can.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anatoliy Lapikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblood comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - Numb. Lapikov has chosen AC/DC - Hells Bells as his entrance music. Matt Youngblood had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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214 lbs
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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Youngblood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anatoliy Lapikov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapikov shoots for a takedown but Youngblood saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lapikov tries to clinch there but Youngblood circles away.
It looked like Youngblood was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lapikov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lapikov tries to work over Youngblood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lapikov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Youngblood clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
My spies in Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground inform me that Lapikov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lapikov keeps control of the position as Youngblood tries to break free.
Lapikov throwing strikes and Youngblood squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted.
Lapikov throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lapikov lands a big shot there that rocks Youngblood but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lapikov trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lapikov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapikov lands a big shot there that rocks Youngblood but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov controlling the pace for now.
Lapikov lands a couple of good shots and Youngblood has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Youngblood trying to control the hands but Lapikov breaks the grip.
Lapikov is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Youngblood up.
Lapikov lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Youngblood.
Lapikov missing with strikes from the back.
A lull in the action here.
Lapikov is punishing Youngblood with some ground and pound.
Youngblood is covering up but some of the strikes from Lapikov are getting through and doing damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov scores with punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblood breaks Lapikov's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Lapikov looking for a guillotine here but Youngblood defends easily.
Lapikov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Youngblood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Youngblood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lapikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lapikov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lapikov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lapikov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Youngblood throwing strikes but missing.
Lapikov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lapikov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lapikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Youngblood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Youngblood trying to control the position from guard on top but Lapikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Lapikov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Youngblood defends it easily.
Youngblood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lapikov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Youngblood passes into half guard.
Lapikov actively working from the bottom here.
Lapikov actively working from the bottom here.
Lapikov is pressing down on Youngblood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lapikov looking for a guillotine here but Youngblood defends easily.
Lapikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Lapikov, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Youngblood swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapikov.
Lapikov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lapikov has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Lapikov with that takedown attempt.
Youngblood throws a right and a left that Lapikov avoids nicely.
Youngblood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lapikov tries for a takedown but Youngblood sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Matt Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Lapikov.
Lapikov rushes Youngblood and presses him up against the cage.
Youngblood stalling in the clinch but Lapikov improves position.
Lapikov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood is looking to break free of the clinch but Lapikov has double underhooks.
Youngblood has had enough of the clinch but Lapikov keeps him there for the moment.
Lapikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Youngblood.
Lapikov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Youngblood is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lapikov scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood swings wildly with an uppercut but Lapikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Youngblood is trying to push Lapikov away but Lapikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Youngblood tries to circle away but Lapikov has him pinned against the cage.
Youngblood gets through Lapikov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Youngblood takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lapikov crunches a lovely knee into Youngblood's ribcage.
Lapikov slows down the pace here.
Still in the clinch, Lapikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lapikov can't find room to land a body shot as Youngblood controls the action.
Lapikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Youngblood.
Lapikov misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapikov lands a right hand.
Lapikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Youngblood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lapikov.
Youngblood's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lapikov tries to clinch but Youngblood is having none of it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lapikov, right into the meat.
Youngblood scores with a head kick. Lapikov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
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!
Youngblood tries a head kick but it misses.
Youngblood delivers a nice body kick.
Lapikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lapikov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lapikov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lapikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Youngblood throws a sloppy head kick and Lapikov moves out of range easily.
Lapikov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Matt Youngblood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lapikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Youngblood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lapikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Youngblood paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Youngblood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lapikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Youngblood scrambles back to his feet.
Lapikov blocks a head kick by Youngblood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A punch combination from Youngblood misses.
Lapikov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lapikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lapikov tries to clinch up but Youngblood circles away and keeps his distance.
Youngblood throws a nice looking combination but Lapikov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lapikov darts in and clinches Youngblood up against the cage.
Anatoliy Lapikov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lapikov keeps control of Youngblood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Youngblood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lapikov.
Youngblood gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lapikov.
Lapikov can't find room to land a body shot as Youngblood controls the action.
Lapikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Youngblood.
Lapikov lands a knee to the body.
Lapikov has Youngblood pressed against the cage, preventing Youngblood from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov dodges an elbow strike from Youngblood.
Lapikov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Youngblood in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Lapikov.
Lapikov works on Youngblood's body with a couple of short punches.
Lapikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Youngblood avoiding damage as Lapikov throws knees to the body.
Youngblood is trying to push Lapikov away but Lapikov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lapikov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Youngblood wants to break free but Lapikov has control.
Lapikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lapikov tries to throw a body punch but Youngblood avoids it by throwing Lapikov back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Lapikov.
Youngblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lapikov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lapikov cracks Youngblood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lapikov darts in looking for a takedown but Youngblood gets double underhooks and turns Lapikov into the cage.
Lapikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lapikov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lapikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youngblood moves away.
Youngblood throwing a counter right hand but Lapikov manages to avoid it.
Lapikov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Youngblood.
Lapikov clinches up against the cage.
Lapikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Youngblood.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood prevents the takedown attempt.
Matt Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Lapikov.
Youngblood is looking to break free of the clinch but Lapikov has double underhooks.
Lapikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Youngblood.
Youngblood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Youngblood wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov tries to land knees in the clinch but Youngblood avoids the damage to the body.
Lapikov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Youngblood's efforts to push away.
Youngblood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Youngblood breaks the clinch.
Youngblood walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Youngblood misses with a two punch combination.
Youngblood throws a series of punches but Lapikov avoids them all with ease.
Lapikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lapikov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lapikov closes the distance and clinches up with Youngblood, looking for a takedown. Lapikov pushes Youngblood against the cage but Youngblood circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Youngblood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
A head kick misses from Youngblood.
Lapikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lapikov wants a takedown.
Youngblood working hard to break the clinch.
Lapikov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Youngblood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood has had enough of the clinch but Lapikov keeps him there for the moment.
Lapikov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Youngblood is defending well for now.
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!
Lapikov keeps control of Youngblood as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lapikov tries to work over Youngblood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Youngblood prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lapikov trying to land knees to the body.
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Lapikov.
Youngblood misses with a wild combination.
Lapikov cracks Youngblood with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lapikov avoids the head kick by Youngblood.
Lapikov throws a jab when Youngblood was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood looks to throw a body kick
and Lapikov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lapikov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lapikov throwing strikes from guard but Youngblood blocks nicely.
Lapikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lapikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lapikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Youngblood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lapikov.
Lapikov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lapikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Youngblood is keeping the position for now.
Youngblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lapikov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lapikov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Lapikov from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lapikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lapikov throws an overhand right that lands on Youngblood's shoulder, as Youngblood tries to avoid the shot.
Youngblood keeps the fight on the outside.
Lapikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Youngblood sprawls well initially but Lapikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lapikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Youngblood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Youngblood tries to kick Lapikov off but Lapikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lapikov digs a good body shot into Youngblood's ribs.
Lapikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Youngblood scores with a kick to the midsection.
Youngblood moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lapikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Youngblood, which made it look bad.
Lapikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lapikov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lapikov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapikov clinches up against the cage.
Lapikov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Youngblood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Youngblood has had enough of the clinch but Lapikov keeps him there for the moment.
Lapikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Youngblood tries to break the clinch but Lapikov is controlling the position.
Youngblood is trying to break the clinch but Lapikov is controlling him.
Youngblood working hard to break the clinch.
Lapikov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Youngblood avoids a wild elbow strike from Lapikov.
Lapikov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngbloods head.
A short right from Lapikov on the inside.
Youngblood has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lapikov lands with a light punch inside.
Youngblood wants to break free but Lapikov has control.
Lapikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Youngblood gets underhooks to prevent Lapikov's takedown attempt.
Lapikov tries to score a body lock takedown but Youngblood shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Matt Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Lapikov.
Youngblood is pressed up against the cage. Lapikov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Youngblood down to the mat. Youngblood avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood throws a series of punches but Lapikov moves out of range.
Lapikov tries to clinch up but Youngblood circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice cross by Lapikov.
Lapikov feints and then cracks Youngblood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Youngblood down.
Youngblood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lapikov. Lapikov obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Lapikov.
Youngblood is rocked!
Good leg kick by Lapikov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lapikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Youngblood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Youngblood blocks a jab.
Anatoliy Lapikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lapikov throws an overhand right that lands on Youngblood's shoulder, as Youngblood tries to avoid the shot.
As Lapikov looks to move away, Youngblood throws a big counter combo bu Lapikov just gets out of the way.
Youngblood fails to land with a series of punches.
Lapikov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Lapikov is predictable there
and Youngblood counters with a three punch combo that has Lapikov backing up. Lapikov nods at Youngblood to acknowledge the strikes.
Lapikov misses with an uppercut.
Lapikov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lapikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Youngblood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lapikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Youngblood.
As Lapikov looks to move away, Youngblood throws a big counter combo bu Lapikov just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Lapikov.
Lapikov moves in looking to clinch but Youngblood pushes him off.
Youngblood is looking to counter the offense by Lapikov and move into the clinch.
Lapikov drives through with a takedown into Youngblood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Youngblood wants to stand and escape but Lapikov is having none of it.
Lapikov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Youngblood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lapikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lapikov wants to control from the top but Youngblood keeps moving.
Youngblood 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.
Lapikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapikov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lapikov works over Youngblood with some ground and pound from guard.
Youngblood utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Youngblood throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lapikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lapikov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Oh Youngblood is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matt Youngblood is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lapikov forces Youngblood back against the cage and clinches.
Lapikov lands a knee to the body.
Lapikov missing with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblood working hard to break the clinch.
Youngblood seems to have got his legs back now.
Youngblood tries to break free but Lapikov pushes him back against the cage.
Lapikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Youngblood backwards.
Youngblood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anatoliy Lapikov dominated that fourth round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lapikov misses with a body shot.
Lapikov takes the fight into the clinch.
Lapikov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Youngblood after a bit of a struggle.
Lapikov tries a body shot but Youngblood blocks it.
Youngblood escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch lands to the side of Youngblood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Youngblood throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lapikov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lapikov is looking to clinch but Youngblood is avoiding it.
Youngblood is looking for a counter combo.
Youngblood swats away the attempt to clinch by Lapikov.
As Lapikov looks to move away, Youngblood throws a big counter combo bu Lapikov just gets out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Youngblood connects with a high kick.
Lapikov moves into the clinch.
Youngblood wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lapikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapikov trying to land knees to the body.
Lapikov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Youngblood regains guard immediately.
Youngblood wants to sweep here but Lapikov controlling him for the moment.
Lapikov chips away with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lapikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Youngblood is trying to keep Lapikov in close.
Lapikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Youngblood swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Youngblood keeping moving, preventing Lapikov from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lapikov throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Youngblood stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lapikov.
Lapikov throws a low kick but Youngblood avoids it.
A left lands for Youngblood.
Lapikov lands a slapping body shot.
Lapikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lapikov shoots in for a takedown but Youngblood shows good takedown defense.
Lapikov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Youngblood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lapikov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood avoiding damage as Lapikov throws knees to the body.
Youngblood tries to circle away but Lapikov has him pinned against the cage.
Lapikov is working for takedown but Youngblood is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matt Youngblood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anatoliy Lapikov.
Youngblood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Youngblood has a couple of punches blocked by Lapikov.
Youngblood breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matt Youngblood has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Youngblood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lapikov cracks Youngblood with a good jab.
Youngblood looks to land a combination but Lapikov avoids it well.
Youngblood circles away from the clinch attempt.
A left lands for Lapikov.
Youngblood throws a push kick but Lapikov slaps the foot to one side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lapikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Youngblood, which made it look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lapikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Youngblood scrambles back to his feet.
Youngblood takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lapikov has a takedown stuffed.
Anatoliy Lapikov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lapikov is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Good standup being displayed there by Lapikov as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lapikov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Youngblood checks it well.
Youngblood tries to land a front kick but Lapikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lapikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lapikov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Youngblood tries to avoid it but Lapikov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Youngblood to the ground. Youngblood escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Youngblood seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lapikov tries to clinch up
and Youngblood counters with a stiff right hand.
Youngblood throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lapikov counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lapikov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anatoliy Lapikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lapikov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anatoliy Lapikov!
A very excited looking Anatoliy Lapikov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Matt Youngblood was interviewed post fight and said 'I`ll be BACK'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's entrance music is Big Pun feat.Fat Joe-Twinz (Deep Cover). A fine choice. Blaze has chosen Monster by Skillet as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gabriel Washington is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Blaze!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington connects with a jab.
Blaze has Washington up against the cage in a clinch.
Washington wants to stall.
Blaze tries to throw a body punch but Washington avoids it by throwing Blaze back against the cage.
Blaze misses with a punch to the body.
Blaze blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blaze.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Blaze gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Washington tries to work over Blaze's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blaze misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Washington tries to pull guard but Blaze holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Blaze lands an elbow that stopped Washington in his tracks for a moment.
Blaze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaze lands an elbow inside that Washington shrugs off.
Blaze with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Washington dodges an elbow strike from Blaze.
Washington takes an elbow to the temple.
Blaze lands with a light punch inside.
Blaze misses with a punch to the body.
Washington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Washington tries to throw a body punch but Blaze avoids it by throwing Washington back against the cage.
Blaze tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Blaze works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blaze just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Washington fails to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaze leaning against his opponent.
Washington misses with some punches.
Blaze tries to land a knee to the head but Washington blocks with his arms.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaze lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Blaze lands a damaging elbow.
Blaze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Blaze struggles to land a body shot inside as Washington controls his hands.
Washington can't find room to land a body shot as Blaze controls the action.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blaze lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Blaze doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Washington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Washington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Blaze fails to land.
Blaze throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Washington blocks it with crossed arms.
Washington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Washington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blazes head.
Washington avoids a wild elbow strike from Blaze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a body punch.
Washington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blaze backwards.
Blaze tries to work over Washington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Washington avoids the elbow strike from Blaze, against the cage.
Blaze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short left from Blaze.
Good body shot from Blaze.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Blaze tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Washington.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Blaze just misses with a elbow thrown towards Washington's brow.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Washington's defenses.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Washington misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blaze working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington misses with some punches.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Blaze pushes Washington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blaze missing with knees to the body.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
Washington working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Blaze.
Blaze is working Washington over against the cage.
Blaze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Washington has a couple of punches blocked by Blaze.
Blaze cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
Blaze lands a shot to the body.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Blaze comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Gabriel Washington has been cut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Washington takes an elbow to the forehead.
Washington is trying to pull guard but Blaze has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze lands a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Blaze dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blaze closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Washington misses with some punches.
Blaze lands a body punch.
Blaze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Blaze pushes off an throws an elbow but Washington leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Blaze pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blaze.
Washington throws a punch but it's blocked by Blaze.
Washington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Blaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington swings wildly with an uppercut but Blaze uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blaze holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Blaze takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Blaze lands a right hand.
Washington misses with a punch on the inside.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blaze lands a damaging elbow.
Blaze tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Washington.
Blaze scores with a shoulder strike.
Blaze tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Washington's elbow.
Washington throws a head punch that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Blaze.
Washington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blaze creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Blaze misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blaze lands a damaging elbow.
Blaze prevents a body shot from Washington.
Blaze blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blaze throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blaze lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blaze misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Blaze.
Blaze lands a damaging elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blaze lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Blaze.
Blaze blocks an uppercut.
Blaze cracks Washington with a nice body shot.
A short uppercut from Blaze.
Blaze throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blaze.
Washington tries a body shot but Blaze blocks it.
Blaze connects with a nasty looking knee right to Washington's face.
Blaze lands a nice elbow.
Washington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Washington misses with the head strike.
Washington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blaze lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Blaze lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Washington is rocked!
Blaze controlling the action here for a moment.
Oh Washington is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blaze lands a right hand that snaps the head of Washington backwards.
Blaze lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Washington to his knees! Blaze keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Blaze!
Johnny Blaze decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Matlock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matlock comes to the cage accompanied by And Justice for All. Repomies has chosen Andy Suonsilmä - Karrelle palanut enkeli as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Rauno Repomies was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Matlock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rauno Repomies!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Repomies misses.
As Repomies tries to get set, Matlock tries to push him back and clinch up but Repomies manages to avoid the attempt.
Matlock tries to bum rush Repomies with a series of wild strikes but Repomies uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sloppy strikes from Repomies. Those never looked like landing.
Matlock misses with an uppercut. Repomies saw that one coming.
Repomies gets tackled into the cage by Matlock. Matlock maintains the clinch.
Matlock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matlock softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Matlock has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Repomies softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Matlock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Repomies avoiding damage as Matlock throws knees to the body.
Matlock tries a knee to the head but Repomies blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Matlock.
Repomies breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Repomies takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matlock misses with a left hand
and Matlock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matlock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matlock clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Repomies lands a body shot in the clinch.
Repomies slowing the pace effectively.
Matlock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Matlock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Repomies lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Matlock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Matlock connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Rauno Repomies has been cut.
A short right from Matlock on the inside.
Matlock tries to work over Repomies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matlock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Repomies blocks it with crossed arms.
Repomies pressing his opponent against the cage.
Repomies avoiding damage as Matlock throws knees to the body.
Repomies goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matlock prevents it.
Matlock with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Repomies misses with a hook from the clinch.
Repomies is working for takedown but Matlock is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matlock looking to throw knees to the head but Repomies is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Repomies tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Matlock just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ben Matlock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rauno Repomies.
Matlock using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Repomies looks winded!
Matlock lands a right hand.
Matlock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Matlock takes a shot to the head.
Matlock misses with a knee strike.
Repomies has had enough of the clinch but Matlock keeps him there for the moment.
Repomies fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matlock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Repomies avoids it.
Matlock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Repomies jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matlock walks away with a smile on his face. Repomies gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Matlock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Repomies manages to avoid it.
Matlock jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Matlock throws a lazy right hand but Repomies sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matlock blocks a low kick nicely.
Repomies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Matlock misses the target.
Repomies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matlock.
Repomies throws out a counter right but Matlock avoids it with no problem.
Matlock throws out a loose jab but Repomies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Repomies lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Matlock connects with a looping right hand.
Matlock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Repomies sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matlock works over Repomies's head and body with a nice combination.
Repomies goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Matlock scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Matlock pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Repomies back to the cage. Matlock follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Repomies is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matlock lands a body shot.
Matlock pushes Repomies up against the cage in a clinch.
Repomies can't break the clinch.
Repomies avoiding damage as Matlock throws knees to the body.
Repomies working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Repomies tries a body shot but Matlock blocks it.
Repomies working aggressively here.
Matlock prevents a body shot from Repomies.
Good body shot from Repomies.
Repomies misses with some punches.
Matlock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Matlock tries to land a knee to the head but Repomies blocks with his arms.
Matlock tries a knee to the head but Repomies blocks it.
Repomies lands a shoulder strike.
Repomies on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Matlock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Repomies blocks it with crossed arms.
Repomies manages to break the clinch.
Repomies misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Matlock.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Matlock throws a lazy uppercut
and Repomies counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Matlock lunges at Repomies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Repomies's hand.
Matlock throws a right and a left that Repomies avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Matlock dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rauno Repomies's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Matlock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Repomies.
Matlock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Repomies looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Matlock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Repomies throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ben Matlock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matlock misses with a body shot.
A big left from Repomies misses.
Matlock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Repomies can do to turn this around?
Matlock connects with a body shot.
Matlock connects with a body shot.
Matlock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matlock is rocked!
Matlock throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oh Matlock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Repomies engages and cracks Matlock with a massive lead left hook - Matlock tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Repomies is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rauno Repomies!
A relieved looking Rauno Repomies 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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