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Hilo Fight Night 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Jihad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Niupulusu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jihad's entrance music is America! Fuck Yeah!. A fine choice. Niupulusu has chosen Cyclops - Danny Brown as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohammed Jihad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Niupulusu!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jihad throws a right hand that misses
and Jihad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jihad has Niupulusu up against the cage in a clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Jihad.
Nice body punch from Jihad.
Niupulusu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Niupulusu fails to land.
Niupulusu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jihad creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jihad misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niupulusu misses with a punch on the inside.
Jihad lands a body punch in the clinch.
Niupulusu tries to throw a body punch but Jihad avoids it by throwing Niupulusu back against the cage.
Niupulusu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jihad's elbow.
Niupulusu throws a head punch that misses.
Niupulusu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niupulusu has Jihad pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Niupulusu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jihad tumbling to the mat - Niupulusu dives into Jihad's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Jihad's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Niupulusu won't allow Jihad to sweep him here.
Niupulusu wants to control from the top but Jihad keeps moving.
Jihad wants to sweep here but Niupulusu controlling him for the moment.
Niupulusu trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niupulusu stopping the sweep attempt from Jihad.
Jihad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Niupulusu wants to pass the guard but Jihad is keeping the position.
Jihad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jihad lands a couple of elbows.
Jihad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Niupulusu is keeping the position for now.
Niupulusu trying to keep a closed guard but Jihad is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Niupulusu is on top in guard.
Niupulusu wants to control from the top but Jihad keeps moving.
Jihad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niupulusu defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jihad looking for a sweep. Not yet Jihad, not yet.
Jihad keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.
Jihad looking for a sweep. Not yet Jihad, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jihad had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Niupulusu defends it easily.
Jihad 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.
Niupulusu is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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.
Niupulusu wants to control from the top but Jihad keeps moving.
Jihad being controlled here, momentarily.
Jihad keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.
Niupulusu stands up over Jihad, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jihad keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jihad is on top in guard.
Jihad postures up in Niupulusu's guard and throws a big left but Niupulusu blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gabriel Niupulusu will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A nice combination there by Jihad.
Jihad tries a head kick but it misses.
Jihad connects with the punch.
Niupulusu scores with a punch to the head.
Jihad throws a low kick, looking for Niupulusu's leg but Niupulusu calmly moves out of range.
Niupulusu dodges the punch combination from Jihad.
Jihad throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jihad stuns Niupulusu with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Niupulusu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jihad checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jihad tries a head kick but it misses.
Jihad misses with a low kick.
Niupulusu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jihad with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jihad ducks under a wild hook from Niupulusu.
Jihad checks a low kick from Niupulusu.
Niupulusu moves in looking to clinch but Jihad pushes him off.
Niupulusu avoids a kick to the body.
Niupulusu throws a counter combo.
Gabriel Niupulusu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jihad throws a solid leg kick but Niupulusu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jihad.
Niupulusu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mohammed Jihad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Jihad misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Niupulusu! But no joy.
Jihad throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Niupulusu counters with a straight right hand.
Jihad throws a lazy uppercut
and Niupulusu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Jihad throws a sloppy head kick
and Niupulusu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jihad throws a big shot that misses.
Niupulusu appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jihad with a lazy takedown attempt
and Niupulusu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Niupulusu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jihad as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu connects with a leg kick. Jihad looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Niupulusu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jihad moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niupulusu misses the jab.
Niupulusu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jihad takes a swing at Niupulusu's ribcage but misses.
Niupulusu closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
Jihad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Niupulusu.
Niupulusu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Niupulusu's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Still in the clinch, Niupulusu scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu is looking to control Jihad's arms but Jihad gets an underhook and turns him. Now Niupulusu has his back to the cage.
Niupulusu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jihad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Niupulusu is keeping busy.
Niupulusu is trying to trip Jihad. He has hold of a leg but Jihad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Niupulusu persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Niupulusu trying to control the position from guard on top but Jihad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jihad looking to hit a scissor sweep but Niupulusu is one step ahead there.
Jihad is working hard here to advance position.
Jihad working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Niupulusu has passed into half guard!
Jihad is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jihad is not content to let Niupulusu control the position.
Jihad manages to get to full guard.
Jihad keeping moving, preventing Niupulusu from controlling successfully.
Jihad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Niupulusu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Niupulusu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Niupulusu tries for a takedown but Jihad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jihad misses with a lunging right hand
and Niupulusu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jihad darts in and clinches Niupulusu up against the cage.
Niupulusu is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jihad pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Niupulusu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niupulusu just leaning against Jihad, taking a breather.
Niupulusu throws a head punch that misses.
Niupulusu tries to throw a body punch but Jihad avoids it by throwing Niupulusu back against the cage.
A short right from Jihad on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Niupulusu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jihad is looking to control Niupulusu's arms but Niupulusu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jihad has his back to the cage.
Niupulusu misses with a punch to the body.
Niupulusu throws a head punch that misses.
Jihad is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Niupulusu - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Jihad.
Niupulusu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Still in the clinch, Niupulusu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Niupulusu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jihad tries to work over Niupulusu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jihad wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Niupulusu slowing the pace effectively.
Jihad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jihad works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Jihad wants to control from the top but Niupulusu keeps moving.
Jihad slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Niupulusu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Mohammed Jihad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jihad working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jihad cracks Niupulusu with a big right hand but Niupulusu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Jihad throws an elbow but Niupulusu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jihad gets to mount! Niupulusu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Mohammed Jihad overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jihad lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jihad prevents Niupulusu from getting the reversal.
Niupulusu tries to hold on but Jihad postures up.
Jihad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jihad dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niupulusu can't escape the position.
Jihad scoring with strikes but Niupulusu is staying in there.
Jihad looking to control and managing it successfully.
Niupulusu is desperately trying to improve his position but Jihad has a good base and remains in mount.
Jihad cracks Niupulusu with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Jihad lands a big elbow.
Jihad pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Jihad is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Niupulusu is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jihad landing strikes from the mount and Niupulusu is in trouble!
Niupulusu is still in real trouble! Can Jihad finish him?
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Jihad! Niupulusu is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mohammed Jihad!
Mohammed Jihad thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximo Katakutan has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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165 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Counter fighter
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Bitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katakutan shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bitag eats them both and turns towards Katakutan to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bitag shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Katakutan sprawls well. Katakutan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bitag gets slowly back to his feet.
Katakutan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bitag shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Katakutan pinned against the cage. Katakutan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Katakutan gets caught flat footed, as Bitag shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Katakutan wriggles free and stands up.
Bitag wants to clinch
and Katakutan counters with an outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Katakutan throws a nice looking combination but Bitag bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Katakutan wants to slow Bitag down by chopping away at his legs.
Katakutan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Katakutan!
Katakutan throws a head kick but Bitag moves out of range.
Katakutan connects with an inside leg kick.
Bitag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bitag moves out of range of the leg kick from Katakutan.
Bitag forces Katakutan back against the cage and clinches.
Katakutan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Katakutan tightens his grip and picks Bitag up, before dumping him to the ground. Bitag manages to land in guard.
Katakutan postures up in Bitag's guard and throws a big left but Bitag blocks it.
Katakutan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bitag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Katakutan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bitag seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Katakutan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Katakutan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bitag.
Katakutan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bitag is controlling him.
Katakutan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Katakutan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing that Bitag has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Katakutan is on top in guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bitag is on top in guard.
Katakutan wants to stand up but Bitag is controlling him.
Bitag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan trying to control the position.
Katakutan wants to stand up but Bitag is controlling him.
Katakutan looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bitag landing some decent shots from guard.
Bitag throws a big elbow that misses.
Katakutan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Katakutan is trying to keep Bitag in close.
Bitag has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bitag preventing the sweep.
Bitag is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bitag chips away with some ground and pound.
Katakutan has Bitag pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Katakutan keeping moving, preventing Bitag from controlling successfully.
Katakutan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bitag trying to control but Katakutan is working from the bottom.
Katakutan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bitag manages to get himself to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Katakutan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Katakutan decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Bitag, up you get!
Bitag shoots for a takedown but Katakutan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Bitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Katakutan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bitag checks a low kick from Katakutan.
Bitag tries to clinch but Katakutan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Katakutan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Katakutan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Katakutan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Katakutan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katakutan throws a leg kick but Bitag checks it.
Katakutan fails to land with a series of punches.
Bitag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bitag is trying to pull guard but Katakutan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Katakutan breaks from the clinch.
Bitag drives through with a takedown into guard.
Katakutan wants to sweep here but Bitag controlling him for the moment.
Bitag might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitag working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Katakutan's head.
Bitag trying to control the position from guard on top but Katakutan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bitag postures up.
Bitag stopping the sweep attempt from Katakutan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Katakutan controls Bitag momentarily but Bitag frees himself.
Katakutan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bitag is controlling him.
Katakutan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Katakutan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ben Bitag seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Katakutan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bitag goes for a double leg but Katakutan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Katakutan continues to drive forward.
Bitag swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Katakutan counters with a stiff right hand.
Bitag moves to clinch but Katakutan breaks away
and Katakutan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bitag thinking.
Bitag misses with a wild combination.
Maximo Katakutan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Katakutan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bitag.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan fails to land with a series of punches.
Bitag tries to clinch but Katakutan moves away
and Katakutan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Katakutan throws a head kick but Bitag moves out of range.
Katakutan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bitag shoots for a takedown but Katakutan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Despite the aggression on Katakutan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Bitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitag looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bitag is defended easily by Katakutan.
Katakutan catches Bitag with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bitag takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitag shoots and misses
and Katakutan counters with a stiff right hand.
Bitag doesn't manage to clinch there - Katakutan circles away.
Katakutan lands a jab to Bitag's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Katakutan.
Bitag has a takedown stuffed.
Bitag keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bitag avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bitag shoots in but Katakutan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Katakutan feints a counter leg kick.
Katakutan scores with a head kick. Bitag tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Katakutan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Katakutan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bitag throws a right hand that Katakutan ducks under and follows up with a left that Katakutan also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitag fails with the takedown
letting Katakutan counter with a right hand.
Katakutan throws a one two combo.
Bitag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Katakutan.
Bitag fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Katakutan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Katakutan cracks a nice hook into Bitag's ribs.
Katakutan throws a nice inside leg kick.
A combination from Katakutan does no damage.
An attempted straight right counter from Bitag misses the target.
Katakutan stalks Bitag and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bitag's face. Bitag staggers backwards, shaken.
Katakutan lands a jab-cross combination.
Katakutan tries to keep at a distance but Bitag has taken the fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximo Katakutan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Katakutan throws a one two combo.
Bitag tries to clinch but Katakutan moves out of range.
Ben Bitag is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Katakutan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bitag back to the cage. Katakutan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bitag is rocked!
Katakutan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Katakutan tenderised Bitag's leg. Bitag is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bitag misses with a combination
and Katakutan counters with a series of strikes. Bitag will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Bitag is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Katakutan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Katakutan circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Bitag drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Katakutan follows Bitag to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximo Katakutan!
After winning the bout, Maximo Katakutan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Ben Bitag stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn! I Lost But I will be back Stronger Faster and Meaner'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ingmar Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macotti comes to the cage accompanied by Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Scott has chosen Ace Of Spades as his entrance music. Ingmar Scott will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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KO power |
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ingmar Scott!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Macotti.
Scott wants to counter the offense by Macotti and move into the clinch position.
Macotti closes this distance looking for a takedown but Scott circles away.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Macotti paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Scott wants to clinch.
Macotti changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Macotti manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Macotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott looks to land a combination. Macotti sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Scott throws a right and a left that Macotti avoids nicely.
As Scott tries to get set, Macotti tries to push him back and clinch up but Scott manages to avoid the attempt.
Scott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Macotti decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scott's guard.
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!
Macotti slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Scott.
Macotti is trying to control. Scott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Scott really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Macotti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely.
Scott keeping hold of Macotti's head, controlling as best he can.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Macotti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Macotti throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Macotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Macotti sits in half guard.
Macotti is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Macotti throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Macotti works his way into side control.
Macotti swings around for an armbar but Scott sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Macotti's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti trying to keep a closed guard but Scott is proving a slippery customer.
Scott wants to control from the top but Macotti keeps moving.
Macotti has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Macotti working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Scott trying to control but Macotti is working from the bottom.
Macotti is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Macotti haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Scott sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scott scores with a three punch combo!
Macotti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Scott is fending him off so far but Macotti persists. Nope, Scott circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Scott misses.
Scott takes the fight into the clinch.
Scott gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Macotti.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macotti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Macotti has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Macotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ingmar Scott dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Macotti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macotti somewhat.
Scott throws a right and a left that Macotti avoids nicely.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up but Macotti swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ingmar Scott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scott has taken the fight to the clinch.
Macotti doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott is trying to break the clinch but Macotti has him pressed against the cage.
Macotti misses with an elbow strike.
Macotti lands a body punch in the clinch.
Macotti lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Scott felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Scott with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Macotti is nestled in close to Scott, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Scott taking some punishment here, with Macotti in his half guard.
Macotti is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott is refusing to be controlled, as Macotti sits in half guard.
Macotti controlling the action here.
Macotti lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Scott trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Macotti is looking for a kimura here.
Scott tries to kick Macotti off but Macotti keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Macotti missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Macotti prevents Scott from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti thows a huge punch but Scott dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Macotti lands a nice short elbow.
Scott wants to control but Macotti is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Macotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scott doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macotti.
Scott is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ingmar Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Macotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Scott is trying to force a seperation but Macotti has the dominant position.
Macotti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Scott's defenses.
It looks like Ingmar Scott has been cut.
Scott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Scott.
Macotti is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scott blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Macotti tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Macotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Scott is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Macotti tries for a takedown but Scott manages to get underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Macotti dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ingmar Scott's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Scott looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ingmar Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott throws a right and a left that Macotti avoids nicely.
Scott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Macotti fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Scott throws a right hand that Macotti ducks under and follows up with a left that Macotti also avoids with ease.
Scott fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scott misses with a double jab.
Macotti shoots in for a double leg but Scott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Scott misses with a two punch combination.
Macotti shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Scott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Macotti. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott throws a left and a right that both miss
and Macotti counters with a single leg into guard. Scott didn't expect that.
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!
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macotti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Scott is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Scott has escaped and now he's on top!
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Macotti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scott wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Macotti's closed guard. He's half up but Macotti has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Macotti pivots and extends the arm, Scott falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Macotti! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marco Macotti!
Our winner, Marco Macotti, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Ingmar Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete McKallister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pete McKallister could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to George Mendez's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete McKallister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez misses with a hook.
McKallister walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mendez steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McKallister. That one must have hurt.
McKallister is looking to chop away at Mendez's legs.
Mendez looks to land a right hand but McKallister moved out of range.
McKallister tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mendez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McKallister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pete McKallister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKallister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
An attempted straight right counter from McKallister misses the target.
McKallister gets cracked there but stands up to it.
It looks like Pete McKallister has been cut.
McKallister tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKallister wants to clinch up but Mendez keeps it at a distance.
Mendez throws the left hand but McKallister avoids the punch easily.
McKallister throws a big shot that misses.
McKallister lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McKallister looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez missing with a left hand there. McKallister was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKallister throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mendez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McKallister.
Mendez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKallister's head backwards.
Mendez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McKallister.
Mendez throws a body kick that misses
and McKallister counters with an inside leg kick.
Mendez lands a body shot.
A left and a right from Mendez both land. Nice combination.
Nice shot by Mendez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKallister blocks a head kick by Mendez.
That kick from McKallister tenderised Mendez's leg. Mendez is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mendez slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mendez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McKallister looks to land a body kick but Mendez moved away.
Mendez lands a jab to the nose.
McKallister darts in and clinches Mendez up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKallister can't find room to land a body shot as Mendez controls the action.
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
McKallister thumps Mendez with a low kick.
McKallister slips under a jab from Mendez.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez lands an overhand right.
Mendez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mendez connects with a right hand. McKallister shakes it off.
Mendez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKallister's head backwards.
Mendez clobbers McKallister with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mendez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mendez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mendez loads up on a big right hand but McKallister slips the punch.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendez lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from McKallister.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKallister swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A slow jab from McKallister misses its intended target.
Mendez thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Mendez misses the target.
McKallister throws a big counter combination but Mendez scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like McKallister was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McKallister ducks under a wild hook from Mendez.
McKallister scores with a punch to the head.
McKallister does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McKallister fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mendez checks it well.
A swing and a miss from McKallister.
McKallister takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mendez lands a jab to the nose.
McKallister finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mendez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! McKallister had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A swing and a miss from Mendez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKallister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
McKallister feints and then cracks Mendez's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mendez down.
McKallister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McKallister lands a really nice looking cross but Mendez seems unphased.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKallister swings for the body but Mendez moves out of range.
A slow jab from McKallister misses its intended target.
Mendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mendez connects with a good right hand that stumbles McKallister. McKallister circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendez.
Mendez checks a leg kick.
A big left from Mendez misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendez misses with a hook. McKallister ducked under it nicely.
Mendez misses with a hook. McKallister ducked under it nicely.
McKallister throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Mendez throws an overhand right that lands on McKallister's shoulder, as McKallister tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Mendez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete McKallister's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McKallister, right into the meat.
McKallister lands a high kick!
It looks like George Mendez has been cut.
McKallister is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendez.
A jab from Mendez misses.
A jab from Mendez finds it's way through McKallister's defenses.
McKallister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
McKallister ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McKallister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mendez cracks McKallister with a right hand to the side of the head.
A jab from Mendez does it's job there.
Mendez tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mendez misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKallister swinging wildly here.
McKallister uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister misses with a low kick.
Mendez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McKallister throws a leg kick but Mendez checks it.
McKallister tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
McKallister takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McKallister throws a nice inside leg kick.
McKallister on the wrong end of a nice jab.
McKallister looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
Mendez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McKallister.
McKallister scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mendez checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Mendez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mendez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McKallister tries a low kick but Mendez avoids it.
McKallister throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez checks a low kick from McKallister.
McKallister walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by McKallister.
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!
Mendez misses with a hook.
McKallister throws a push kick but Mendez slaps the foot to one side.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKallister slips a straight right by Mendez.
McKallister jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Mendez takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McKallister pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McKallister throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McKallister.
Mendez lands with a right hand.
McKallister looks to land a body kick but Mendez moved away.
McKallister slips under a jab from Mendez.
Mendez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKallister.
A jab from McKallister finds it's way through Mendez's defenses.
McKallister buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mendez blocks a jab.
McKallister throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mendez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pete McKallister's cut is getting worse.
Sloppy strikes from McKallister. Those never looked like landing.
McKallister throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKallister takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McKallister misses with a few strikes there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendez! But no joy.
McKallister takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
McKallister blocks a jab.
McKallister with a hook.
McKallister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
McKallister tries to clinch but Mendez is having none of it.
Mendez slips a jab from McKallister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendez checks a leg kick nicely.
Mendez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before McKallister can pounce on him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendez throws a looping overhand right but McKallister ducks down to avoid it.
Good exchange - McKallister coming out on top.
McKallister staying out of range there.
McKallister fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mendez on the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. Mendez looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mendez throws a jab when McKallister was well out of range.
McKallister lands the left hand.
Mendez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McKallister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendez.
McKallister scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKallister throws a wild body kick that Mendez sees coming a mile off.
McKallister tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pete McKallister will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
McKallister is looking to clinch.
Mendez throws out a counter right but McKallister avoids it with no problem.
Mendez throws a hook but McKallister blocks it.
Mendez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McKallister cracks Mendez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McKallister throws a lazy right hand but Mendez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKallister misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Mendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McKallister wants to slow Mendez down by chopping away at his legs.
Good exchange - Mendez coming out on top.
Mendez walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKallister's corner calls for a 1-2. McKallister obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McKallister moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKallister. That's going to slow Mendez down.
McKallister throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendez.
Mendez scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKallister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendez.
Mendez lands a head shot.
McKallister takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKallister fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mendez.
McKallister throws a series of punches but Mendez moves out of range.
Mendez checks the leg kick.
Mendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McKallister connects with the punch.
Mendez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendez throws an overhand right that lands on McKallister's shoulder, as McKallister tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez misses with a hook. McKallister ducked under it nicely.
It appears McKallister was looking to counter with a kick there.
Mendez lands an overhand right.
McKallister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
McKallister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McKallister seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Mendez tests McKallister's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKallister misses with a low kick.
McKallister connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKallister throws a jab when Mendez was well out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by McKallister. That's going to slow Mendez down.
McKallister wants to land a leg kick but Mendez is out of range.
Mendez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKallister to score with a decent uppercut.
McKallister misses with a low kick.
McKallister staying out of range there.
McKallister looks to land a left hand but Mendez moved out of range nicely.
A jab from McKallister misses.
A jab from McKallister misses.
McKallister misses with a hook. Mendez ducked under it nicely.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKallister bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKallister's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mendez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! McKallister scrambles back to his feet.
Mendez throws a lazy right hand but McKallister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donk. McKallister catches Mendez right on the button with a cross.
McKallister moves away from the strike by Mendez.
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
That kick from McKallister tenderised Mendez's leg. Mendez is trying to keep his angry face on.
McKallister lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
McKallister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McKallister with a hook.
McKallister throws a leg kick which misses Mendez's front leg but catches the back leg as Mendez tries to avoid it.
McKallister misses with a low kick as Mendez jumps back.
Mendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
McKallister tries to clinch up.
McKallister swings away with a leg kick that misses.
McKallister throws out a loose jab but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKallister takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
McKallister looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
McKallister appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mendez throws an overhand right that lands on McKallister's shoulder, as McKallister tries to avoid the shot.
McKallister misses with a low kick.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from McKallister.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mendez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mendez connects with a jab.
Mendez throws out a loose jab but McKallister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from McKallister.
Mendez scores with a punch to the head.
Mendez misses with a hook. McKallister ducked under it nicely.
McKallister is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
McKallister moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to George Mendez.
I think Mendez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elijah Pitakaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lars Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pitakaka's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, my dick. Elijah Pitakaka had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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217 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elijah Pitakaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Hagen!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Hagen moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hagen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Elijah Pitakaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hagen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitakaka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pitakaka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hagen moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
A swing and a miss from Hagen.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka misses with a low kick.
Hagen lands a leg kick that knocks Pitakaka off balance momentarily.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hagen throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hagen avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Hagen is looking for the big counter here.
Pitakaka connects with a crisp jab.
Hagen throws a nice looking combination but Pitakaka bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hagen scores with a punch to the head.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Hagen moves out of range easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Hagen misses.
Hagen throws a sloppy head kick and Pitakaka moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pitakaka pushes Hagen away with a front kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Pitakaka's head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hagen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hagen avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Hagen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pitakaka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Hagen misses with a head kick.
Hagen moves out of range as Pitakaka throws a body kick.
Hagen moves into the clinch successfully.
Hagen lands a right hand.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pitakaka pushes Hagen away with a front kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pitakaka!
Hagen blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Hagen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hagen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Hagen moves out of range.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Hagen blocks a low kick nicely.
Hagen moves out of range of the body kick from Pitakaka.
Hagen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pitakaka swings widly with a right hand
and Hagen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pitakaka feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hagen's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hagen. Pitakaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hagen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pitakaka.
Hagen avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Hagen throws a big counter head kick but Pitakaka avoids it with no problem.
Pitakaka uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hagen.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Hagen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pitakaka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Hagen slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka wants to land a leg kick but Hagen is out of range.
Pitakaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hagen.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Hagen.
It looks like Elijah Pitakaka has been cut.
Pitakaka tries a low kick but Hagen avoids it.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hagen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hagen connects with a body shot.
Pitakaka tries to land a body kick
and Hagen counters with a one-two to the body.
Hagen tries to close the distance and clinch but Pitakaka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hagen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pitakaka's head backwards.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Hagen scores with a head kick. Pitakaka tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elijah Pitakaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elijah Pitakaka's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Pitakaka buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hagen throws the kick towards the body but Pitakaka avoids it.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Hagen slaps the foot to one side.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Hagen counters with a straight right hand.
Hagen lands a nice hook to Pitakaka's body. Pitakaka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Hagen.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hagen moves away.
Pitakaka lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pitakaka misses with the body kick
and Hagen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Pitakaka is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Pitakaka scores with a nice body kick.
Hagen throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Hagen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Pitakaka throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hagen throws a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitakaka avoids the head kick by Hagen.
Hagen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pitakaka. Pitakaka obviously looking to wear him down.
Pitakaka tries to land a body kick
and Hagen counters with a straight right hand.
Hagen throws a right and a left that Pitakaka avoids nicely.
Pitakaka throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hagen avoids it.
Pitakaka throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hagen throws a counter combo.
Hagen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pitakaka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Hagen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick from Pitakaka lands but Hagen takes it in his stride.
Pitakaka blocks a head kick by Hagen.
Hagen checks a low kick from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Hagen moves out of range easily.
Hagen throws a head kick that misses.
Pitakaka is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pitakaka lands a head kick. Hagen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pitakaka lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hagen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hagen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hagen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hagen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Lars Hagen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hagen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pitakaka. That did some damage!
Hagen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Hagen unleashes a big counter combination but Pitakaka bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagen thuds a left hand into Pitakaka's body.
Elijah Pitakaka is winning the standup battle so far.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hagen crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pitakaka - the referee stops the clock and Hagen gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pitakaka. Hagen manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Hagen is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pitakaka with a body shot.
Hagen scores with a three punch combo!
Pitakaka fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hagen.
Hagen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka throws a leg kick that misses.
Hagen tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagen fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Hagen slaps the foot to one side.
Hagen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
Good work by Hagen as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Hagen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pitakaka throws a front kick aimed at Hagen's knee but Hagen avoids it well.
A little jabbing left from Hagen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a push kick but Hagen slaps the foot to one side.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Hagen misses with the combination.
Hagen throws a body punch but Pitakaka moves out of range.
Hagen tries to clinch up.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with a body kick.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hagen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hagen scores with a hook to the body. Pitakaka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hagen thuds a left hand into Pitakaka's body.
Pitakaka looks for the body kick but Hagen saw that one coming.
Pitakaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hagen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hagen checks a low kick from Pitakaka.
A jab from Hagen does it's job there.
Pitakaka misses with a leg kick
and Hagen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hagen tries to score with a low kick but Pitakaka moves his leg out of the way.
Pitakaka throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elijah Pitakaka will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elijah Pitakaka's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hagen works over Pitakaka's head and body with a nice combination.
Pitakaka throws a nice head kick!
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Hagen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hagen fails to land with a series of punches.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Hagen moves out of range easily.
Pitakaka tries a head kick but it misses.
Hagen clinches.
Hagen throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pitakaka prevents a body shot from Hagen.
Pitakaka manages to break the clinch.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pitakaka lands with a kick to the temple. Hagen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Hagen steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick and Hagen moves out of range easily.
Hagen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hagen tries to land a front kick but Pitakaka steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Hagen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hagen avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Pitakaka misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hagen misses with a two punch combination.
Pitakaka is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hagen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pitakaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hagen circles away quickly and effectively.
Hagen clinches up against the cage.
Hagen lands a shot to the body.
Pitakaka prevents a body shot from Hagen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hagen tries to work over Pitakaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitakaka is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pitakaka blocking some punches.
Hagen misses with some punches.
Hagen tries to work over Pitakaka's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pitakaka tries to circle away but Hagen has him pinned against the cage.
Pitakaka is trying to stall.
Pitakaka breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hagen blocks the body kick.
Hagen blocks a head kick by Pitakaka.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Hagen moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hagen! But no joy.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hagen lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Pitakaka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Pitakaka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pitakaka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hagen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pitakaka throws a big counter combination but Hagen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hagen throws a jab when Pitakaka was well out of range.
Hagen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pitakaka was well out of range. Poor timing from Hagen.
Hagen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pitakaka throws a lazy right hand but Hagen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pitakaka is looking to slow Hagen down with leg kicks.
Hagen checks a low kick from Pitakaka.
Hagen avoids the head kick by Pitakaka.
Hagen cracks the inside of Pitakaka's front leg.
Pitakaka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hagen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pitakaka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hagen throws a head kick but Pitakaka moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Hagen.
Pitakaka throws a head kick but Hagen moves out of range.
Hagen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pitakaka.
A clash of legs there as Hagen blocks the low kick.
Pitakaka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitakaka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pitakaka throws a sloppy head kick
and Hagen counters with a nice uppercut.
Lars Hagen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hagen moves out of range of the leg kick from Pitakaka.
Hagen lands a big head kick that sends Pitakaka to the canvas! Hagen follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Hagen!
After winning the bout, Lars Hagen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Abelardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Van Der Sluijs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Abelardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Van Der Sluijs!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Sluijs takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Abelardo throws a low kick but Van Der Sluijs avoids it.
Van Der Sluijs shapes to counter with a head kick.
Van Der Sluijs lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abelardo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Der Sluijs lands with a kick to the temple. Abelardo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Abelardo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abelardo throws a body kick that misses.
Van Der Sluijs lands a big head kick that sends Abelardo tumbling to the mat! Van Der Sluijs takes a step backwards and waves Abelardo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Abelardo is rocked!
It looks like Ramon Abelardo has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Abelardo finds it's way through Van Der Sluijs's defenses.
Oh Abelardo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Sluijs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abelardo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Van Der Sluijs just manages to avoid it.
Van Der Sluijs checks a leg kick nicely.
Van Der Sluijs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Abelardo seems to have got his legs back now.
Van Der Sluijs throws a wild body kick that Abelardo sees coming a mile off.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a head kick by Abelardo.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a head kick by Abelardo.
Van Der Sluijs only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Abelardo feints and then cracks Van Der Sluijs's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Der Sluijs down.
Abelardo lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abelardo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the head kick by Abelardo.
As Abelardo backs off Van Der Sluijs throws a huge counter combo but Abelardo manages to avoid it all.
Abelardo misses with a kick to the body.
Abelardo tries to score with a low kick but Van Der Sluijs moves his leg out of the way.
Some wild striking there from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Abelardo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut. Abelardo saw that one coming.
Abelardo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Der Sluijs avoids the head kick by Abelardo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abelardo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Van Der Sluijs takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Abelardo slips a straight right by Van Der Sluijs.
Abelardo looks for the body kick but Van Der Sluijs saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Der Sluijs throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Abelardo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Van Der Sluijs is able to avoid easily.
Van Der Sluijs raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Abelardo throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Van Der Sluijs to counter with a crisp jab.
Abelardo misses with a head kick.
Jab by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a punch to the head.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut.
Van Der Sluijs attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Abelardo throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs moved away.
Van Der Sluijs throws a hook but Abelardo avoids it easily.
Abelardo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Abelardo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Der Sluijs blocks a head kick by Abelardo.
Van Der Sluijs misses with a hook to the body
and Abelardo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Van Der Sluijs keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Der Sluijs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Van Der Sluijs fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abelardo manages to avoid it.
Abelardo blocks a low kick nicely.
The fighters circling - Van Der Sluijs throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Abelardo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Abelardo.
A little jabbing left from Van Der Sluijs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abelardo tries a head kick but it misses.
A little jabbing left from Van Der Sluijs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abelardo throws a lazy uppercut
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a left and a right that stings Abelardo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abelardo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abelardo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Van Der Sluijs on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abelardo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Abelardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Abelardo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Der Sluijs.
Abelardo throws a leg kick but Van Der Sluijs moved away.
Abelardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Der Sluijs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Der Sluijs slips a straight right by Abelardo.
Van Der Sluijs drops Abelardo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Abelardo looks back up at him and smiles so Van Der Sluijs waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Abelardo slips under a jab from Van Der Sluijs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Der Sluijs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abelardo scores with a leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Van Der Sluijs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ramon Abelardo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Van Der Sluijs is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Abelardo 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.
Abelardo throws a head kick but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
Van Der Sluijs tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs misses with an uppercut.
Abelardo scores with a nice body kick.
Van Der Sluijs cracks Abelardo with a good jab.
Abelardo misses with a body kick.
A big left from Van Der Sluijs misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abelardo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Der Sluijs.
Van Der Sluijs scores with a kick to the midsection.
Abelardo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice straight punches there by Van Der Sluijs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Van Der Sluijs.
Abelardo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Abelardo throws a head kick but Van Der Sluijs moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Sluijs ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Van Der Sluijs moves out of range of the body kick.
James Van Der Sluijs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abelardo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice leg kick.
Van Der Sluijs tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Abelardo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Van Der Sluijs.
Abelardo throws a head kick that misses
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a nice body shot.
A big left from Van Der Sluijs misses.
Abelardo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Der Sluijs counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Abelardo 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 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Van Der Sluijs!
James Van Der Sluijs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergio Aguilar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Vasilyevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilyevich has chosen Billy Connolly - Ivan the terrible as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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196 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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Aguilar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Vasilyevich!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aguilar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Aguilar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Vasilyevich circles away.
Vasilyevich scores with a head kick. Aguilar tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Vasilyevich showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aguilar.
Aguilar lunges at Vasilyevich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vasilyevich's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vasilyevich. Aguilar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sergio Aguilar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasilyevich.
We've been hearing reports that Aguilar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Vasilyevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Vasilyevich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Aguilar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vasilyevich tries to counter with a clinch but Aguilar shakes him off and moves away.
Aguilar throws a hook to the side of Vasilyevich's head but Vasilyevich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vasilyevich avoids the body shot from Aguilar.
Aguilar misses with a straight left.
Aguilar is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vasilyevich.
It looks like Sergio Aguilar has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar checks a leg kick.
Vasilyevich scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aguilar has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Vasilyevich.
A solid body kick from Vasilyevich.
Aguilar misses with a looping left.
Vasilyevich feints a counter leg kick.
Vasilyevich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aguilar throws out a powerful jab.
Vasilyevich connects with an inside leg kick.
Vasilyevich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aguilar.
Vasilyevich steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aguilar.
Aguilar listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Aguilar misses with an uppercut
and Vasilyevich counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vasilyevich lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aguilar backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilyevich tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Aguilar's elbow.
Aguilar blocking some punches.
Vasilyevich working aggressively here.
Aguilar wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Aguilar is looking to break free of the clinch but Vasilyevich has double underhooks.
Vasilyevich digs a right hand underneath Aguilar's ribcage. Aguilar let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Vasilyevich fails to land.
Aguilar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vasilyevich's elbow.
Aguilar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vasilyevich lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Vasilyevich trying to control the position but instead, Aguilar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vasilyevich into the cage.
Aguilar is trying to break free.
Vasilyevich working aggressively here.
Aguilar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasilyevich working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vasilyevich softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Vasilyevich lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vasilyevich lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aguilar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vasilyevich regains guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aguilar throwing strikes from guard but Vasilyevich blocks nicely.
Vasilyevich seems keen to control Aguilar's posture.
Vasilyevich working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aguilar.
Aguilar trying to control but Vasilyevich is working from the bottom.
Aguilar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aguilar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Vasilyevich dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aguilar looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aguilar has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasilyevich can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Vasilyevich trying to control but Aguilar is working from the bottom.
Aguilar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasilyevich is aware though and is defending well.
Vasilyevich pushing down on Aguilar's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Vasilyevich trying to control from half guard but Aguilar is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Vasilyevich dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergio Aguilar's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Aguilar swings for the body but Vasilyevich moves out of range.
Vasilyevich throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vasilyevich throws a push kick but Aguilar slaps the foot to one side.
Aguilar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Vasilyevich counters by clinching up.
Aguilar is trying to pull guard but Vasilyevich has him pressed against the cage.
Aguilar throws a punch but it's blocked by Vasilyevich.
Aguilar blocks an uppercut.
Vasilyevich tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasilyevich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vasilyevich scores with a shot to the side of Aguilar's head.
A nice left hand lands by Vasilyevich.
Aguilar is trying to force a seperation but Vasilyevich has the dominant position.
Vasilyevich blocks an uppercut.
Aguilar misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aguilar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vasilyevich scores with a shot to the side of Aguilar's head.
Vasilyevich swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasilyevich misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Vasilyevich.
Aguilar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasilyevich lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aguilar jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vasilyevich walks away with a smile on his face. Aguilar gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergio Aguilar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasilyevich explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Aguilar backs away from a small jab... but Vasilyevich lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Aguilar crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Vasilyevich with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ivan Vasilyevich!
In his post fight interview, Ivan Vasilyevich gave a big smile as he said 'Full Pretzel!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crack Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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29
168 lbs
19 - 4 - 1 |
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26
166 lbs
11 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crack Hack!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevenson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Stevenson stays in close to Hack's body and controls the position.
Stevenson stopping the sweep attempt from Hack.
Stevenson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hack is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Stevenson is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson wants to control from the top but Hack keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack connects with a high kick.
Hack tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stevenson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Stevenson blocks a head kick by Hack.
Hack throws a sloppy head kick and Stevenson moves out of range easily.
Hack tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Stevenson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Stevenson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stevenson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stevenson throwing strikes but missing.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hack wants to stand and escape but Stevenson is having none of it.
Stevenson working some strikes from top position.
Hack wants to sweep but no luck.
Hack keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
Stevenson 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.
Stevenson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hack is looking to clinch.
Hack takes the fight into the clinch.
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!
Hack using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevenson misses with a punch on the inside.
Hack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Hack scores a nice knee to the body.
Hack tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevenson avoids the damage to the body.
Hack is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stevenson is defending well for now.
Hack swings wildly with an uppercut but Stevenson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Hack.
Stevenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevenson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hack working aggressively here.
Hack is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevenson blocks an uppercut.
Hack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stevenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hack tries a body shot but Stevenson blocks it.
Stevenson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stevenson manages to break the clinch.
Hack tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Hack misses with a kick to the body
and Stevenson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stevenson is taking a breather. Hack says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Stevenson is thwarting Hack's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bear Stevenson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevenson throws out a powerful jab.
Hack misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson is looking to counter punch.
Stevenson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hack is looking to clinch but Stevenson is avoiding it.
Stevenson tries to counter with a takedown but Hack is quick to defend against it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Stevenson.
Hack is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Stevenson working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hack wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson working the head and body with strikes.
Stevenson working the head and body with strikes.
Hack is looking to escape.
Stevenson lands with a punch from half guard.
Hack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stevenson is working away from the top position though.
Hack is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stevenson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stevenson throwing shots but Hack is blocking nicely.
Bear Stevenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson is keen to just control but Hack is a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hack moves into the clinch.
Stevenson blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Stevenson.
Stevenson trying to stall but Hack improves his position.
Hack lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stevenson tries to work over Hack's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Hack.
Stevenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hack can do to turn this around?
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Hack has double underhooks.
Stevenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Stevenson as Hack tries to tie him up.
Stevenson jumps into guard, dragging Hack to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hack trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Hack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hack throwing strikes from guard but Stevenson blocks nicely.
Hack wanted to stand there but Stevenson had control of the position.
Hack wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Hack wanted to stand there but Stevenson had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hack passes Stevenson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Stevenson is pressing down on Hack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hack wants to stand but Stevenson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hack postures up.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hack manages to get himself to full guard.
Stevenson works over Hack with some ground and pound from guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stevenson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hack misses with a double jab.
Hack closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevenson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Stevenson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hack is defending well.
Hack landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stevenson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hack fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Stevenson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson gets tackled into the cage by Hack. Hack maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stevenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hack's brow.
Hack lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off.
Stevenson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hack gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bear Stevenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hack prevents the takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hack creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hack scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hack throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stevensons head.
Stevenson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hack lands an elbow inside that Stevenson shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Stevenson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hack's brow.
Hack is pushing Stevenson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson avoiding damage as Hack throws knees to the body.
Stevenson takes an elbow to the temple.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hack lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hack is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stevenson managing to block the knees to the body from Hack.
Stevenson avoiding damage as Hack throws knees to the body.
Hack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson wants a takedown but no success here.
Stevenson pulls guard effortlessly.
Hack chips away with some ground and pound.
Hack wants to stand but Stevenson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stevenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hack trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack won't allow Stevenson to sweep him here.
Stevenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hack manages to get himself to full guard.
Stevenson works over Hack with some ground and pound from guard.
Crack Hack has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevenson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stevenson trying to control but Hack is working from the bottom.
Hack trying to keep a closed guard but Stevenson is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bear Stevenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hack is trying to stand up here but Stevenson is controlling him well.
Stevenson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Stevenson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stevenson prevents Hack from standing back up.
Hack actively working from the bottom here.
Hack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crack Hack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stevenson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bear Stevenson!
Post fight, an emotional Bear Stevenson said 'Time for another shot at the title!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carl Woods (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
200 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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27
185 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Murray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carl Woods!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murray has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murray there as he acknowledges the shot.
Woods looks to land a left hand but Murray moved out of range nicely.
Woods moves away from the strike by Murray.
Murray throws a sloppy head kick and Woods moves out of range easily.
Woods has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murray is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Woods stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Murray 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.
A head kick misses from Murray.
Murray throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Woods swings for the body but Murray moves out of range.
And Murray counters with a quick kick to the body but Woods blocks it.
Murray throws a leg kick but Woods checks it.
Woods thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murray is looking to slow Woods down with leg kicks.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murray throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Woods throws a shot from downtown. Murray moves away and avoids it.
Carl Woods seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Murray misses
and Woods counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murray dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Woods. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woods takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Woods throws a combination. Murray tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Murray tests Woods's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Woods misses with the combination.
Woods moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Woods misses the target.
Woods bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murray uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Woods.
Woods uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murray.
Woods throws a big shot that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murray lands a nice leg kick that just misses Woods's sensitive parts.
Woods loads up on a big right hand but Murray slips the punch.
Murray jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Woods lands with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woods misses with a straight left.
Woods lands an overhand right.
Murray is rocked!
Murray slips a jab from Woods.
Murray avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murray moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Oh Murray is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Woods might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Woods cracks Murray with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Murray tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Woods pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Murray is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Woods!
Carl Woods bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Lee Murray had this to say: 'He is good, respect.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rastaphan Dominatrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiichi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rastaphan Dominatrix has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rastaphan Dominatrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keiichi Yamada!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dominatrix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Keiichi Yamada has been cut.
Dominatrix throws a lazy uppercut
and Yamada counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dominatrix won't be happy with that.
Dominatrix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yamada wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Dominatrix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dominatrix tries to bench press Yamada off him but Yamada keeps the position.
Yamada tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dominatrix's legs.
Yamada is trying to get an arm triangle but Dominatrix is defending well.
Dominatrix's coaches at ELITE GYM 40CAP have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Dominatrix is trying to improve his position.
Yamada has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dominatrix slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Dominatrix has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Yamada is working away from the top position though.
Yamada is trying for a kimura here. Dominatrix looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yamada wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Keiichi Yamada!
Rastaphan Dominatrix was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, my camp thought I would get beat, I don't learn too fast since I get punched so often. Congrats to the new champ.'.
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