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NEX Hilo 19 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sam Am (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Manhove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren Manhove is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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212 lbs
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211 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Am!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Manhove!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Am tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manhove manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manhove has managed to clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Manhove.
Am lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Am has clasped his hands together around Manhove's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhove wants to control but Am postures up.
Am is trying to ground and pound but Manhove uses the momentary lack of control by Am to regain half guard.
Am sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Manhove defending well though.
Manhove is trying to stand back up but Am is controlling him
Am throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manhove is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Am is thwarting Manhove's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhove is trying to stand.
Am not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Am lands a nice short elbow.
We've been hearing that Am has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Am missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ground and pound from Am.
Manhove is looking for a sweep. Am is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Am working the head and body with strikes.
Am throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Am throws a strike but Manhove avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Am wants to pass the guard but Manhove is keeping the position.
Am wants to control from the top but Manhove keeps moving.
Manhove has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Manhove avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sam Am seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Manhove slaps away a takedown attempt from Am, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Am gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Manhove to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Am walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Am fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Manhove sprawls well initially but Am persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Manhove is staying active underneath Am, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Am with the ground and pound but Manhove uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Manhove manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Am manages to get himself to full guard.
Manhove trying to control but Am is working from the bottom.
Manhove throws a big right hand that misses.
Manhove scoring with some ground and pound.
Manhove wants to control from the top but Am keeps moving.
Am lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Am postures up and lands a big shot to Manhove's brow.
Am trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manhove is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Am looking to pass the guard.
Am trying to control the position from guard on top but Manhove is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Am throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manhove works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Am dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Manhove uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Am.
Am closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Am stops Manhove from getting back to his feet.
Am throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Manhove to regain full guard.
Am cracks Manhove with a solid left hand.
Am throws a big elbow that misses.
Manhove controlling Am's posture.
Am missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Am has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Am postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Am scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhove wants to stand up but Am is controlling him.
Am in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Am throwing strikes but missing.
Manhove throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Am throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Am shoots for a takedown but Manhove saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Am takes a jab right on the kisser.
Manhove avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Am swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Manhove counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Am with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Am is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manhove can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Am lands a body shot.
Am scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Am looks up at the clock and then as Manhove takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Am smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Am is looking to take a break and control but Manhove is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Am throws a strike aimed at the side of Manhove's head but Manhove avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Am working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Manhove tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manhove pushes Am away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Am gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Am cracks Manhove with a big right hand but Manhove just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Am landing strikes.
Am working the ground and pound but Manhove is defending the strikes.
Manhove is pushing Am's head away, looking to escape. Am manages to hold on to the position though.
Manhove defending against the ground and pound.
Sam Am overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manhove tries to escape but Am is in control.
Am with the ground and pound but Manhove regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Manhove wants to improve his position but Am is controlling well.
Am wants to take a breather but Manhove is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Am missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Am trying to pass the guard but Manhove defending well.
Manhove is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Am darts in looking for a takedown but Manhove gets double underhooks and turns Am into the cage.
Manhove misses the shot to the body.
Darren Manhove is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Am takes a swing at Manhove's ribcage but misses.
Am bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manhove wants to get back to his feet but Am drags him back down.
Am scoring with punches from side control.
Manhove is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Am dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Am drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Am wants to control from the top but Manhove keeps moving.
Am makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Am chips away with some ground and pound.
Am throws a strike but Manhove rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Am manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Manhove manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manhove looking for a sweep. Not yet Manhove, not yet.
Manhove is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Am tries to free his leg and advance position but Manhove is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Am accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Am preventing the sweep.
Am pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manhove is keeping the position for now.
Manhove has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Am can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Am lands a couple of elbows.
Am in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sam Am is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Am controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Am won't allow Manhove to sweep him here.
Am content to stall in guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Am gets a takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manhove is trying to maintain the position but Am is very close to passing his half guard.
Manhove wants to improve his position but Am is controlling well.
Am is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
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!
Sam Am showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Am, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Am!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eyden Pargrathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones comes to the cage accompanied by Welcome to the jungle. Pargrathian is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Judas Priest- Battle Hymn/ One Shot at Glory. Jack Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eyden Pargrathian!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pargrathian throws a right and a left that Jones avoids nicely.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jones thuds a left hand into Pargrathian's body.
Jones tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jones shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pargrathian counters by clinching up.
Pargrathian gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Pargrathian has control of the leg.
Pargrathian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jones does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Pargrathian slips an elbow through the middle.
Pargrathian pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Pargrathian keeps him under control.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Pargrathian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pargrathian scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pargrathian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pargrathian lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pargrathian winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pargrathian controlling the action here.
Jones has hold of Pargrathian's hands but Pargrathian slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pargrathian is nestled in close to Jones, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jones trying to control but Pargrathian postures up.
Pargrathian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pargrathian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones manages to get to full guard.
Jones has momentary wrist control but Pargrathian slips an elbow through the middle.
Jones working for a triangle but Pargrathian defends it easily.
Jones is looking for a triangle here but Pargrathian uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Jones on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to control Pargrathian's posture but Pargrathian avoids it.
Jones trying to remain calm as Pargrathian controls from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pargrathian lands some shots froms side control.
Pargrathian working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jones is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pargrathian passes the guard and advances to mount!
Jones keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pargrathian punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pargrathian cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pargrathian landing punches.
Jones is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Jones is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyden Pargrathian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jones throws a series of punches but Pargrathian avoids them all with ease.
Pargrathian drives through with a takedown into Jones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pargrathian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones working for a triangle but Pargrathian defends it easily.
Pargrathian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones has his foot on Pargrathian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pargrathian works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pargrathian landing with the ground and pound.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pargrathian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pargrathian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jones's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pargrathian is taking a breather. Jones 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.
Jones wants to get back to full guard but Pargrathian has passed into side control.
Eyden Pargrathian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jones is letting Pargrathian control him for a moment.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Jones is trying to control Pargrathian's posture but Pargrathian avoids it.
Pargrathian tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pargrathian has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's two 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.
Pargrathian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Pargrathian working the head and body with strikes.
Jones trying to control here.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pargrathian pulls his head out easily.
Pargrathian working the head and body with strikes.
Pargrathian looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jones with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jones actively working from the bottom here.
Jones is looking for a sweep. Pargrathian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pargrathian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pargrathian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pargrathian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jones has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pargrathian lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones trying to control but Pargrathian postures up.
Pargrathian wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
Pargrathian is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones punching from the bottom.
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Pargrathian slips a nice elbow through Jones's hands, connecting with Jones's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jones is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pargrathian pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pargrathian working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pargrathian lands strikes from half guard.
Pargrathian lands strikes from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pargrathian connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pargrathian lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones tries to roll over but Pargrathian keeps him under control.
Pargrathian working Jones over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eyden Pargrathian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jones lands with a nice body punch.
Jones shoots in but Pargrathian avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jack Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pargrathian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pargrathian scrambles back to his feet.
Jones fails with the takedown.
Pargrathian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
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.
Pargrathian working the ground and pound.
Pargrathian lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Pargrathian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Check out the look on Pargrathian's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pargrathian in side control lands a decent elbow.
Pargrathian controls the position from side control.
Jones tries to buck Pargrathian off but Pargrathian is having none of it.
Pargrathian working away.
Jones tries to buck Pargrathian off but Pargrathian is having none of it.
Pargrathian cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pargrathian working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pargrathian scoring with punches from side control.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pargrathian cracks Jones with a big elbow.
Jones is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Jones regains half guard.
Pargrathian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pargrathian lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pargrathian has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Pargrathian connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Jones is bucking up trying to escape but Pargrathian cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Jones working to try and regain half guard.
Pargrathian landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pargrathian dominating with strikes here.
Pargrathian working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pargrathian working Jones over with strikes here.
Jones is rocked!
Pargrathian punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Jones is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pargrathian drops a big elbow. That's hurt Jones! More shots from Pargrathian and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eyden Pargrathian!
Eyden Pargrathian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Minoru Suzuki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Archer comes into the arena with Crysis blaring out of the sound system. Robert Archer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Brawler
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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 London, Robert Archer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Minoru Suzuki!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Archer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Suzuki throws a nice looking combination but Archer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Suzuki fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Archer, pushing him back against the cage.
Archer prevents a body shot from Suzuki.
Suzuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Suzuki.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Archer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Suzuki takes a shot to the head.
Archer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Suzukis head.
Archer prevents a body shot from Suzuki.
Still in the clinch, Suzuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Suzuki doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer cracks Suzuki with a nice body shot.
Suzuki missing with knees to the body.
Archer lands a right hand.
Suzuki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Suzuki throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Archer blocks it with crossed arms.
Suzuki misses with a punch to the body.
Suzuki trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Suzuki misses with the head strike.
Archer prevents a body shot from Suzuki.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Suzuki tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Archer prevents a body shot from Suzuki.
Suzuki misses with a punch to the body.
Archer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Suzuki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Archer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Suzuki trying to stall but Archer improves his position.
Archer works on Suzuki's body with a couple of short punches.
Archer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Archer.
Archer pushes Suzuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Suzuki is looking to control Archer's arms but Archer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Suzuki has his back to the cage.
Archer scores with a hook to the body.
Suzuki looks winded!
Archer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Archer as the two fighters clinch.
Archer lands a body punch in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Archer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Archer scores with a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Archer.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
Suzuki is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Archer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Suzuki is still on wobbly legs! Can Archer finish him?
Archer lands with a light punch inside.
Archer lands a shot to the body.
Suzuki seems to have recovered his senses.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
Suzuki misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Suzuki missing with knees to the body.
Archer lands with a left to the head.
Archer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Suzuki fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Archer.
Archer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Archer is leaning against Suzuki and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
A short left from Archer.
Archer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Archer.
Archer blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Nice body punch from Archer.
Archer works on Suzuki's body with a couple of short punches.
Archer lands with a right to the head.
Suzuki trying to land knees to the body.
Archer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Suzuki backwards.
Suzuki swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Archer drops Suzuki onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Suzuki is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters are playing wrist control here with Suzuki pressed against the cage. Archer frees himself up and cracks Archer with an uppercut straight from the bowels of hell! Suzuki crumples to the floor, out cold! Archer jumps on to the cage and takes in the roar of the crowd! That was nasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert Archer!
Robert Archer bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hector Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Spencer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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18
174 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hector Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jackson Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez lands with a good body shot.
Hernandez goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hernandez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Spencer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Spencer.
Spencer tightens his grip and picks Hernandez up, before dumping him to the ground. Hernandez manages to land in guard.
Spencer preventing the sweep.
Hernandez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Spencer is looking to work some ground and pound but Hernandez has wrist control.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Spencer from controlling successfully.
Spencer slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Spencer has hold of Hernandez's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hernandez seems comfortable defending it but Spencer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hernandez is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hernandez is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Spencer couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jackson Spencer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Jackson Barron Roughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Yakuza's choice of entrance music: The Gazette / Filth In The Beauty. Tyson Jackson Barron Roughes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
KO power |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Jackson Barron Roughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, The Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barron Roughes throws a low kick, looking for Yakuza's leg but Yakuza calmly moves out of range.
Barron Roughes backing away here, and Yakuza unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yakuza connects with a body shot.
Yakuza lands a body shot.
Yakuza scores with a head kick.
Barron Roughes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakuza scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barron Roughes in his tracks.
Yakuza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Barron Roughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barron Roughes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barron Roughes throws a leg kick which misses Yakuza's front leg but catches the back leg as Yakuza tries to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yakuza, right into the meat.
Yakuza checks a leg kick.
Barron Roughes misses with a kick to the body
enabling Yakuza to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakuza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Barron Roughes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A low kick from Barron Roughes is predictable there
and Yakuza counters with a good, hard body kick but Barron Roughes shrugs it off.
Barron Roughes throws a head kick but Yakuza moves out of range.
Yakuza throws a wild body kick that Barron Roughes sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barron Roughes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Yakuza.
Yakuza thinks about the counter body kick.
Yakuza lands a nice looking body shot.
Yakuza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Yakuza is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good leg kick by Yakuza there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yakuza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barron Roughes manages to avoid it.
Yakuza just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBarron Roughes.
Yakuza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barron Roughes.
Yakuza throws a leg kick but Barron Roughes sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Barron Roughes 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.
Yakuza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Yakuza throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barron Roughes.
Nice jab there from Yakuza.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barron Roughes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yakuza now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Barron Roughes throws a sloppy head kick
and Yakuza finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yakuza swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barron Roughes.
Barron Roughes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakuza feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Yakuza. Beautiful body shot.
Barron Roughes is breathing heavily.
Barron Roughes misses with a leg kick
and Yakuza counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Barron Roughes thinking.
Yakuza scores with a body shot.
Yakuza works the jab nicely.
Barron Roughes thows a leg kick but Yakuza checks it
and Yakuza counters with a slapping leg kick.
Yakuza connects with a nice looking jab.
Barron Roughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yakuza lands a big head kick that sends Barron Roughes tumbling to the mat! Yakuza takes a step backwards and waves Barron Roughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Barron Roughes is rocked!
Yakuza dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barron Roughes. That did some damage!
Oh Barron Roughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakuza scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Barron Roughes doesn't seem bothered though.
Barron Roughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Yakuza closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Barron Roughes! Yakuza dives in looking to finish! Barron Roughes is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Yakuza!
A relieved looking The Yakuza 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 Tyson Jackson Barron Roughes had this to say: 'Shit, got my ass kicked..I will be back stronger.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morys Bankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denny Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bankowski comes to the cage accompanied by Rocket Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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26
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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19
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Morys Bankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Denny Chase!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bankowski but Bankowski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Chase closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bankowski circles away.
Chase displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bankowski throws out the jab.
Chase 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.
Chase throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bankowski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chase trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chase prevents Bankowski from getting back to his feet.
Chase really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bankowski. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chase stands up from Bankowski's guard - Chase perhaps looking for a knockout.
Chase fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bankowski missing with a left hand there. Chase was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been told by Bankowski's head coaches at The Fortress that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morys Bankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bankowski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bankowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chase sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Bankowski shows good takedown defense.
Morys Bankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Chase.
Chase throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bankowski's waist but Bankowski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chase off to one side.
Bankowski has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bankowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chase misses with a body shot.
Bankowski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bankowski misses with an uppercut.
Bankowski is looking to clinch.
Bankowski throws an off balance right hand
and Chase decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bankowski's guard.
Chase must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chase postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bankowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chase, into his guard.
Chase controlling Bankowski's posture.
Bankowski stops Chase from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Chase doesn't manage to clinch there - Bankowski circles away.
Chase throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bankowski.
Bankowski is looking to clinch but Chase is avoiding it.
Nice shot by Bankowski.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bankowski misses with a straight right.
Bankowski tries for a takedown but Chase sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chase closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Chase is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bankowski reverses the position - he's now on top in Chase's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Chase can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chase working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bankowski has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski decides to return to a standing position.
Chase tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bankowski loads up on a big right hand but Chase slips the punch.
Bankowski blocks a head kick by Chase.
Chase keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chase misses with a leg kick.
Bankowski shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bankowski checks a leg kick.
A nice combination there by Bankowski.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Bankowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bankowski is trying to defend but Chase finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chase controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski tries to kick Chase off but Chase keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chase is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chase seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Denny Chase will probably get the nod.
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.
Bankowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chase is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Bankowski.
Chase throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chase is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bankowski sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chase walks into a left hand.
Chase shoots in and drives through. Bankowski sprawls well.
Bankowski throws a lazy right hand but Chase sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chase displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bankowski throws out the jab.
Bankowski is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bankowski misses with an uppercut. Chase saw that one coming.
Bankowski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morys Bankowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Bankowski misses with a hook. Chase ducked under it nicely.
Chase drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bankowski seems a little lost for a moment, as Chase dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankowski is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Chase has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Chase tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chase throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bankowski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Bankowski pushes Chase off looking to stand but Chase dives back in and keeps control.
Chase is just content to waste time from the top position. Bankowski takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Chase throwing strikes from guard but Bankowski blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bankowski wants to stand but Chase is controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Chase stays in close to Bankowski's body and controls the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chase feints and as Bankowski raises his hands in defense, Chase changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Bankowski is retaining full guard.
Chase sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chase with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase trying to control the position from guard on top but Bankowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chase stands up and waves to Bankowski to follow him.
Bankowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
so Chase counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bankowski wants to get back to his feet but Chase is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chase looking to sit in guard and control but Bankowski gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bankowski won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase is trying to control the position but Bankowski postures up.
Bankowski wants to stand but Chase is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chase bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bankowski's guard.
Bankowski is working an open guard so Chase takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bankowski bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bankowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bankowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chase paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bankowski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chase swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bankowski misses with a straight left.
Chase tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bankowski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bankowski loads up on a big right hand but Chase slips the punch.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Bankowski shows good takedown defense.
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 Morys Bankowski will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bankowski tries to clinch up but Chase circles away and keeps his distance.
Bankowski throws a combination that misses
and Chase counters with a three punch combo that has Bankowski backing up. Bankowski nods at Chase to acknowledge the strikes.
Chase tries to clinch but Bankowski moves out of range.
Chase takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bankowski throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Chase's waist but Chase gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bankowski off to one side.
Bankowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chase scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Denny Chase has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chase creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bankowski sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Chase tries to move to mount but Bankowski blocks the move with his legs.
Bankowski is not content to let Chase control the position.
Chase moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankowski regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chase's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Chase is looking to advance position but Bankowski won't allow it.
Chase is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bankowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
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.
Chase stands up from half guard.
Chase slips under a jab from Bankowski.
Chase uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bankowski.
Chase shoots for a double leg takedown but Bankowski sprawls well. He's pushed Chase's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bankowski misses with a double jab
and Chase decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bankowski's guard.
Chase trying to move into half guard but instead Bankowski has managed to sweep!
Chase is trying to control the position but Bankowski postures up.
Bankowski might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chase is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bankowski won't allow Chase to get back to his feet.
Chase looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bankowski tries to stand but Chase is controlling from the bottom.
Chase trying to keep a closed guard but Bankowski is proving a slippery customer.
Chase looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bankowski decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chase, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bankowski tries to sprawl but Chase drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bankowski pushes Chase off looking to stand but Chase dives back in and keeps control.
Bankowski kicks off Chase and gets to his feet.
Bankowski is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chase.
Chase keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bankowski.
Denny Chase is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bankowski shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chase fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bankowski manages to avoid it.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Bankowski shows good takedown defense.
Chase shoots in for a takedown but Bankowski shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Morys Bankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denny Chase.
Chase shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bankowski as he avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Denny Chase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chase 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merkan Killmaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Strategos Themistokles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Killmaz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Through the fire and flames. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
258 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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18
218 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Merkan Killmaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Strategos Themistokles!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killmaz misses with a body shot.
Killmaz sets himself, and Themistokles steps forward looking for the clinch! Killmaz avoids it this time.
Killmaz moves out of range of the body kick from Themistokles.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killmaz.
A head kick misses from Killmaz.
Themistokles takes the fight into the clinch.
Themistokles working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killmaz has a couple of punches blocked by Themistokles.
Killmaz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Themistokles backwards.
A short body shot lands from Themistokles as the two fighters clinch.
Themistokles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Themistokles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Themistokles on the inside.
Themistokles presses Killmaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Killmaz is breathing heavily.
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!
Themistokles lands a body shot in the clinch.
Themistokles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Themistokles scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Themistokles on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Themistokles.
Themistokles connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Merkan Killmaz has been cut.
A short right from Themistokles on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killmaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killmaz takes a knee right on the jaw!
Themistokles lands a body shot.
Themistokles lands a hook that snaps the head of Killmaz backwards.
A short right from Themistokles on the inside.
Themistokles pushes Killmaz against the cage. Themistokles is working some dirty boxing. Themistokles pushes off with a quick right hook! Killmaz goes down! Killmaz tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Themistokles moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Strategos Themistokles!
Strategos Themistokles seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Merkan Killmaz had this to say: 'It is my judgement that Themistocles was "a man who exhibited the most indubitable signs of genius; indeed, in this particular he has a claim on our admiration quite extraordinary and unparalleled".'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Donato Bilancia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiku Maneno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donato Bilancia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chiku Maneno!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maneno lands with a good body shot.
Maneno uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chiku Maneno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Maneno connects with a body shot.
Maneno throws a body punch but Bilancia moves out of range.
Bilancia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Maneno sprawls and moves away.
Maneno has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bilancia is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Maneno scores with a jab to the body.
Bilancia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maneno throws a body shot but no joy.
Bilancia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Maneno connects with a body shot that sends Bilancia's belly button to the back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maneno. Bilancia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maneno lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maneno swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maneno dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maneno misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bilancia.
Bilancia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Maneno lands with a straight right. Bilancia didn't see that one coming.
Decent striking displayed by Maneno there.
Maneno comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bilancia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Maneno cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maneno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bilancia.
Bilancia tries to counter with a takedown but Maneno is quick to defend against it.
Maneno is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bilancia rather than just go for the knockout.
Bilancia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maneno finds it's way round the side to connect with Bilancia's head.
Bilancia is rocked!
Maneno weaves into range and cracks Bilancia right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Bilancia goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Maneno is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chiku Maneno!
A relieved looking Chiku Maneno 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Barbaros (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrone Boone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boone has chosen Westside Connection Feat. Knoc-Turn'Al - Lights Out as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Barbaros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrone Boone!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boone throws a low kick but Barbaros moves out of range easily.
Boone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Barbaros misses with a low kick.
Boone throws a big counter head kick but Barbaros avoids it with no problem.
Boone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Barbaros sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Boone lands with a kick to the ribs.
Boone lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Eddie Barbaros has been cut.
Boone scores with a head kick. Barbaros tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Barbaros misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boone counters with a good low kick that Barbaros was not able to check.
Boone lands a high kick!
Barbaros fails in his attempt to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Boone! Barbaros is out on his feet! Boone rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Barbaros is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Barbaros is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyrone Boone!
During a confident post fight interview, Tyrone Boone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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