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Hilo Fight Night 30 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Hagush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott comes into the arena with White Rabbit blaring out of the sound system. On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Scott has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Scott seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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144 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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145 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ruslan Hagush!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hagush tries for a takedown but Scott sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scott fails with the takedown
and Hagush decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Scott's guard.
Hagush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hagush is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hagush trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hagush chips away with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott is trying to keep Hagush in close.
Hagush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagush trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Hagush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hagush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hagush looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hagush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott has momentary wrist control but Hagush slips an elbow through the middle.
Hagush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hagush avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hagush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Scott trying to keep a closed guard but Hagush is proving a slippery customer.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hagush.
Scott wants to sweep here but Hagush controlling him for the moment.
Scott looking for a guillotine here but Hagush defends easily.
Hagush working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hagush loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hagush throwing strikes but missing.
Hagush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hagush throws a big right hand that misses.
Hagush connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hagush's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Scott is rocked!
Hagush is in close to Scott's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Scott is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hagush postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Scott covers up, he's hurt! Hagush keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Hagush and the ref steps in to end the fight! Hagush can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruslan Hagush!
Ruslan Hagush bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elias Jude (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaspars Timma and Elias Jude. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Good gas tank |
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kaspars Timma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elias Jude!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jude gets a clinch.
Timma misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timma tries to stall but Jude uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timma misses with some punches.
Timma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Judes head.
Jude misses with a knee strike.
Timma has a couple of punches blocked by Jude.
Jude misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jude tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jude misses with a punch on the inside.
Jude's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Timma connects with a solid leg kick.
Jude blocks a head kick by Timma.
Jude tries to clinch up but Timma circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jude clinches.
A shot in the inside from Jude.
A hook to the body from Timma.
Timma prevents a body shot from Jude.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Jude scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jude tries to throw a body punch but Timma avoids it by throwing Jude back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jude with a knee to the head.
It looks like Kaspars Timma has been cut.
Timma tries to throw a body punch but Jude avoids it by throwing Timma back against the cage.
Timma breaks from the clinch.
Jude tries to clinch up.
Timma avoids the head kick by Jude.
Jude fails in his attempt to clinch.
Timma keeps the fight on the outside.
Jude tries to close the distance and clinch but Timma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Timma throws a body punch but Jude moves out of range.
Jude tries to clinch but Timma is having none of it.
Jude clinches up with Timma and pushes him back against the cage.
Jude lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jude with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jude.
Timma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jude working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timma trying to control the position but instead, Jude has worked for underhooks and has pushed Timma into the cage.
Jude lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jude throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jude misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timma.
Timma scores with a shot to the side of Jude's head.
Jude throws a punch but it's blocked by Timma.
Jude blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jude throws a punch but it's blocked by Timma.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jude.
Jude has a couple of punches blocked by Timma.
Timma trying to stall but Jude improves his position.
Timma misses with some punches.
Jude tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jude tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timma avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Jude.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jude misses with a knee strike.
Timma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timma is stalling here.
Jude creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Timma's defenses.
Jude with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Timma lands with a left to the head.
Jude manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Timma on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jude tries to clinch there but Timma circles away.
Jude tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jude wants to clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Jude blocks the leg kick.
Jude tries to clinch but Timma is having none of it.
Timma quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Timma just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jude checks a leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Jude's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Timma feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jude's calf.
Timma swats away the attempt to clinch by Jude.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jude clinches up with Timma and pushes him back against the cage.
Timma swings wildly with an uppercut but Jude uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jude goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Timma swings wildly with an uppercut but Jude uses good head movement to avoid it.
Timma lands with a light punch inside.
Timma blocks a body shot from Jude.
Jude tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Timma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timma misses with a body punch.
Jude landing knees to the head.
Jude lands a shoulder strike.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Elias Jude dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kaspars Timma's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jude has closed the distance and engaged Timma in a clinch.
Jude tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Timma blocks an elbow strike from Jude.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jude.
Timma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Timma digs a right hand underneath Jude's ribcage. Jude let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Timma wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jude scores with a knee to the head.
Jude misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jude has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Timma seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jude can turn it around.
A short right from Jude on the inside.
Jude dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jude is trying to maintain a safe position but Timma gets an underhook and turns Jude into the cage.
Elias Jude seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jude tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timma's elbow.
Timma slows down the pace here.
Jude swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jude creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Timma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice cross by Timma.
Timma finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Timma was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jude.
Jude tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Timma manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jude closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Timma - that landed with a thud.
Timma lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timma.
Jude using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jude is breathing heavily.
Timma stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Timma.
Timma is working Jude over against the cage.
Jude tries to land a knee to the head but Timma blocks with his arms.
Jude lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Timma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jude steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Timma.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jude tries to close the distance and clinch but Timma swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Elias Jude seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timma connects with a crisp jab.
Timma lands a big head kick that sends Jude to the canvas! Timma follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaspars Timma!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso comes to the cage accompanied by So Close Now. Scott comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ironfist kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jonathan Uso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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30
286 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Uso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magnus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Scott's guard.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Uso trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Scott lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uso working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott stops Uso from standing up.
Scott controlling from the top position.
Scott wants to control from the top but Uso keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Uso shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Scott tries to roll over but Uso keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uso throwing shots but Scott is blocking nicely.
Uso looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Scott trying to control but Uso postures up.
Scott is defending against the submission attempts here by Uso.
Scott trying to hold on to Uso's head to control him but Uso postures up.
Uso is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Scott sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Uso missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Uso trying to control from half guard but Scott is working away.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Uso prevents Scott from improving his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Uso is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Uso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Uso trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Uso postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uso won't allow Scott to sweep him here.
Uso stands and throws Scott's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Uso in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Uso is working Scott over with some ground and pound from side control.
Scott defending against the ground and pound.
Uso working the ground and pound but Scott is defending the strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott tries to buck Uso off but Uso is having none of it.
Uso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Scott keeps working.
Scott can't do much from the bottom here.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Uso dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scott tries to clinch there but Uso circles away.
Uso scores with a takedown into Scott's guard.
Uso would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Scott working a defensive guard here.
Uso stands up over Scott, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Uso wants to control from the top but Scott keeps moving.
Jonathan Uso overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Uso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Uso lands in his opponent's guard.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Scott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Uso scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position.
Scott preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Uso throwing strikes but missing.
Uso throwing strikes but missing.
Uso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uso loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Scott keeping full guard, as Uso tries to pass.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scott looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jonathan Uso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uso shoots in and gets a takedown into Scott's guard.
Uso wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Uso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Uso stopping the sweep attempt from Scott.
Uso is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Uso postures up in Scott's guard and throws a big left but Scott blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Scott not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott is looking to clinch but Uso is avoiding it.
Uso attempts a counter takedown but Scott avoids it well and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scott shoots in for a takedown but Uso shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Uso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Scott did well to prevent Uso getting side control.
Uso is keen to just control but Scott is a slippery customer.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonathan Uso dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Scott has Uso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Scott wants to take the fight to the mat but Uso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Uso shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Uso trying to control but Scott is working from the bottom.
Uso has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Scott is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Uso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scott's head.
Scott avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott keeping full guard, as Uso tries to pass.
Uso controlling from the top position.
Uso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Scott keeping moving, preventing Uso from controlling successfully.
Uso wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Uso feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has control of Uso's left arm, preventing Uso from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Uso accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Uso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Uso looking to sit in guard and control but Scott gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott wants to control from the top but Uso keeps moving.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Uso uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott shoots in but Uso avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jonathan Uso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Scott.
Uso gets the takedown into side control.
Uso working away.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Uso here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Uso is looking to take a break and control but Scott is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uso scores with a couple of short elbows.
Uso in side control lands a decent elbow.
Uso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Scott tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Uso presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Uso lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Uso loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Scott scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Uso land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Uso stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonathan Uso!
A relieved looking Jonathan Uso thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Magnus Scott had this to say: 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kylma Jaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jienaro Marfil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marfil is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by New Divide. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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28
183 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kylma Jaak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jienaro Marfil!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaak looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kylma Jaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Jaak, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jaak throws a head kick that misses.
Marfil now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jaak lands a jab.
Jaak jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jaak uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marfil.
Marfil slips a straight right by Jaak.
Jaak is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marfil.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jaak.
Marfil misses with a two punch combination.
Jaak lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Jaak.
Jaak tries a head kick but it misses.
Jaak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marfil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Marfil goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Kylma Jaak has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marfil avoids the head kick by Jaak.
Jaak misses with a double jab.
A little jabbing left from Marfil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marfil ducks under a wild hook from Jaak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marfil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jaak throws the left hand but Marfil avoids the punch easily.
Marfil throws a series of punches but Jaak moves out of range.
Jaak lands with an overhand left.
Jaak misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marfil.
A head kick misses from Jaak.
Jaak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jaak scores with a nice strike.
Jaak wants to clinch up but Marfil keeps it at a distance.
Jaak fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaak scores with a jab.
Marfil throws a series of punches but Jaak moves out of range.
Marfil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Marfil throws an overhand right that lands on Jaak's shoulder, as Jaak tries to avoid the shot.
Jaak misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Marfil misses.
It looked like Jaak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marfil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marfil.
Marfil scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marfil lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jaak looks to land a combination but Marfil avoids it well.
Jaak connects with a right hand. Marfil shakes it off.
A clash of legs there as Marfil blocks the low kick.
Jaak throws a low kick but Marfil moves out of range easily.
Sloppy strikes from Jaak. Those never looked like landing.
Marfil swinging wildly here.
Jaak looks to land a right hand but Marfil moved out of range.
Jaak lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Whack! Jaak lands a heavy head kick that drops Marfil. The ref tackles Jaak to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Marfil was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Kylma Jaak!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bonald Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hell's Bells. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
139 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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23
143 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonald Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Richard Riddick!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddick is looking to land body kicks.
Scott will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Riddick bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rape Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Scott lands a jab.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Riddick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riddick looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scott attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riddick lands a right hook to the body.
Riddick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Scott throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riddick! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riddick swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Scott wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riddick misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Scott on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Riddick missing with a left hand there. Scott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riddick pivots, looking for a leg kick but Scott is out of range and Riddick settles back down.
Scott dives in and grabs Riddick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riddick pushes down on Scott's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bonald Scott. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Scott closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riddick to the mat! Riddick manages to get full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott won't allow Riddick to sweep him here.
Scott throwing strikes from guard but Riddick blocks nicely.
Scott passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Riddick is defending well.
Riddick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riddick is not content to let Scott control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Scott asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Scott throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott trying to control the position but Riddick is working away.
Scott is really struggling to control Riddick but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Scott landing a few strikes.
Riddick wants to get back to his feet but Scott is dominant here and he's now got Riddick's back!
Riddick tries to break free.
Riddick trying to control the action but Scott just sinks the hooks in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Riddick taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Scott.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bonald Scott!
A relieved looking Bonald Scott thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and JayDee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Umaga. This should be a great matchup!
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26
278 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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270 lbs
10 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JayDee Penn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fatu looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fatu actively working from the bottom here.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fatu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Fatu's coaches at Hilo Training Center 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.
Fatu has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fatu defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Fatu is defending well.
Fatu is looking to improve his position.
Fatu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Fatu is looking for a sweep. Penn is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fatu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fatu is trying to stand back up but Penn is controlling him
Penn is working for a kimura but Fatu is defending it quite comfortably.
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.
Fatu is not content to let Penn control the position.
Fatu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fatu actively working from the bottom here.
Fatu manages to get to full guard.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn trying to control the position from guard on top but Fatu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penn lands a couple of digs.
Fatu keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Fatu has his foot on Penn's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Penn works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn preventing the sweep.
Penn works over Fatu with some ground and pound from guard.
Fatu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Penn pushes down on Fatu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn is looking to take a break and control but Fatu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fatu is in trouble now - Penn has advanced to mount!
Fatu is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn moves to back control.
Penn trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fatu trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Fatu is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Penn gets his way!
Fatu tries to break free.
Fatu trying to get back to his feet but Penn is in full control for now.
Fatu trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fatu defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fatu escapes and throws Penn's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
JayDee Penn dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fatu throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Penn was covering up waiting for the punch and Fatu finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fatu uses it to pass to side control.
JayDee Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Fatu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fatu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fatu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Penn knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fatu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Fatu is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Fatu eventually gives up the hold.
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fatu is looking for a kimura here.
Fatu is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fatu lands with a punch from half guard.
Penn has hold of Fatu's hands but Fatu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Fatu there.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Fatu is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
Penn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fatu is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fatu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fatu seems to be looking for submissions.
Fatu in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Penn tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Fatu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Eddie Fatu!
Eddie Fatu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mingi Tyyp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite comes to the cage accompanied by Pet. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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26
202 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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25
185 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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mingi Tyyp!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tyyp, pushing him back against the cage.
Dynamite unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tyyp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dynamite is defending well for now.
Tyyp takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tyyp looks winded!
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyyp avoids it.
Dynamite is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dynamite throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dynamite lands a body punch.
We've been informed that Tyyp has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Dynamite misses with a knee strike.
Dynamite lands a body shot.
Dynamite makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dynamite with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dynamite missing with knees to the body.
Dynamite connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyyp's face.
Dynamite stalls.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dynamite lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyyp won't want to take too many of those.
Dynamite will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyyp up against the cage.
Dynamite lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tyyp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyyp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyyp looking to throw knees to the head but Dynamite is blocking nicely.
Dynamite is looking to control Tyyp's arms but Tyyp gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dynamite has his back to the cage.
Tyyp avoiding damage as Dynamite throws knees to the body.
Dynamite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dynamite blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tyyp trying to stall but Dynamite improves his position.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Dynamite uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tyyp lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dynamite backwards.
Dynamite managing to block the knees to the body from Tyyp.
Dynamite can't find room to land a body shot as Tyyp controls the action.
Tyyp missing with knees to the body.
Dynamite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dynamite missing with knees to the body.
Dynamite with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyyp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dynamite is defending well for now.
Dynamite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tyyp.
Dynamite lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyyp won't want to take too many of those.
Dynamite manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot by Dynamite.
Dynamite lands a brutal head kick. Tyyp looks out on his feet and Dynamite throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Black Dynamite!
After winning the bout, Black Dynamite 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tired and clearly flustered, he entered the arena late and after a little discussion it was decided that the bout should take place.
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Giovani Castro and Dan Price. Price has chosen Black Label Society - Bleed for Me as his entrance music. 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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26
144 lbs
16 - 9 - 0 |
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27
146 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Giovani Castro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dan Price!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Price scoring well with a low kick there.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Castro.
Price swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Price lands with a nice body punch.
Castro throws a poor cross that misses
and Price counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Castro throws an overhand right that lands on Price's shoulder, as Price tries to avoid the shot.
Castro fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Price is out of range.
Castro throws a leg kick
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
Price scores with a push kick.
Price has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Castro is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Castro ducks under a wild hook from Price.
Price pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Castro throwing a counter right hand but Price manages to avoid it.
Castro fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Price manages to avoid it.
Price appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Castro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Price.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Price checks it well.
Castro drops his hands momentarily and Price takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Castro throws a front kick aimed at Price's knee but Price avoids it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Price.
Castro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Price.
Price defending well as Castro loads up on a big left hand.
Castro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Price.
Castro takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
It looked like Castro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Price moves away from the strike by Castro.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Price! But no joy.
Castro scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Price connects with a body shot that sends Castro's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Castro.
Castro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Castro swinging wildly here.
Price lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Price looks to land a left hand but Castro moved out of range nicely.
Castro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Castro misses with a looping left.
Price keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Price was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A left lands for Castro.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Price throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Castro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Price connects with a solid leg kick.
Castro throws a solid leg kick but Price takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Castro.
Price wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheers as Castro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Price doesn't seem phased though.
Price doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Price misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Castro avoids the body shot from Price.
Castro punishes Price's body with a nice straight punch.
Castro misses with a hook. Price ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Price stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Castro.
Price bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Castro tries to clinch up but Price circles away and keeps his distance.
Price swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Castro counters with a head kick. That will keep Price thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Price connects with an inside leg kick.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Giovani Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Castro misses with a left hand
and Price counters with a nice uppercut.
Price throws a series of strikes that have Castro backpedaling.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Castro 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 Price has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Price and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Castro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Price dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Castro connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Price misses with a low kick.
Price tries to land a front kick but Castro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Price keeps the fight on the outside.
Castro thows a leg kick but Price checks it
and Price counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Price misses its intended target.
Castro looks to land a combination but Price avoids it well.
Price looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Price scores with a sloppy right hand. Castro should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Castro misses its intended target.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castro misses with a wild body shot.
Castro misses with a right hand
and Price counters with a crisp one two that drops Castro! Price thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Castro to his feet! Castro is in big trouble!
Castro is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price blocks a jab.
Price unleashes a big counter combination but Castro bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Oh Castro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dan Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castro misses with a hook
and Price counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Price chopping away at his opponent's legs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Castro might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Castro walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Price checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Castro throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Price catches Castro with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Castro forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Price!
Our winner, Dan Price, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devon Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shots kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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223 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devon Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milan Lucic!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucic throws a leg kick but Smith moved away.
It looked like Smith was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lucic.
Lucic misses with a leg kick
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Lucic counters by moving into the clinch.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Lucic breaks from the clinch.
Lucic throws a looping overhand right but Smith ducks down to avoid it.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lucic loads up on a big right hand but Smith slips the punch.
Smith wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lucic throws a shot from downtown. Smith moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith jabs Lucic right on the nose. Lucic blinks but takes it well.
It looks like Milan Lucic has been cut.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lucic.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Lucic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Devon Smith has been cut.
Lucic tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Lucic.
Lucic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucic was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucic misses with a jab to the body
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Lucic avoids the body shot from Smith.
Lucic ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Lucic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lucic throws a leg kick
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
A low kick from Lucic is predictable there
and Lucic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith throws a body punch but Lucic moves out of range.
Lucic throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Smith tries to counter by clinching up but Lucic breaks away and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucic throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucic throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Smith takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lucic doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Milan Lucic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucic throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Lucic.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith drives through and clinches with Lucic against the cage.
Lucic is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Lucic into the cage.
Lucic tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucic.
Smith misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lucic.
Smith breaks the clinch.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lucic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucic thows a leg kick but Smith checks it
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lucic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lucic throws a leg kick
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Lucic fails to land with a series of punches.
Lucic displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lucic misses with a left hand
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Lucic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
That has opened up Milan Lucic's cut even more.
Smith looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lucic takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Lucic.
Lucic connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lucic is looking to score with low kicks.
Smith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A swing and a miss from Lucic.
Smith thuds a left hand into Lucic's body.
Lucic on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Smith dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Smith stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lucic.
A head kick by Lucic misses
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Lucic looks to land a right hand but Smith moved out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Lucic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lucic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lucic misses with a hook
and Smith counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Lucic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Smith counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Smith.
A short right from Smith on the inside.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lucic backwards.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucic's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lucic misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
Lucic cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt.
As Smith backs off Lucic throws a huge counter combo but Smith manages to avoid it all.
Lucic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lucic.
Lucic misses with a double jab.
Smith was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smith throws a hook but Lucic avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucic gets tackled into the cage by Smith. Smith maintains the clinch.
Lucic manages to break the clinch.
Lucic misses with a combination
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Milan Lucic's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lucic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith scores with a hook to the body. Lucic takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lucic looks to throw the jab but Smith is out of range.
Smith jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
Milan Lucic's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic misses with a combination
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lucic is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Milan Lucic's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Devon Smith!
A victorious Devon Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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205 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
10 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Smith !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundgrenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Lundgrenson - just one landing.
Lundgrenson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lundgrenson sprawls well initially but Smith persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
Smith is trying to control the action in half guard but Lundgrenson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lundgrenson trying to hold on to Smith 's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lundgrenson won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
Lundgrenson wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith trying to control from half guard but Lundgrenson is working away.
Lundgrenson is trying to control but Smith passes into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Smith are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Smith fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lundgrenson is trying to control Smith 's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith working the ground and pound but Lundgrenson is defending the strikes.
Smith works to advance to full mount. Lundgrenson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smith lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Lundgrenson hang on?
Smith blocks Lundgrenson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Lundgrenson is in trouble!
Smith landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith breaks from Lundgrenson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Lundgrenson is looking to improve his position but Smith isn't that keen on the idea.
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Smith connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lundgrenson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Smith unloading with bombs!
Smith is landing with some decent strikes but Lundgrenson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Lundgrenson is in trouble!
Lundgrenson is rocked!
A big strike lands for Smith ! That's really hurt Lundgrenson and he's turned his back - Smith keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Smith jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Smith !
After winning the bout, Stan Smith 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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