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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Penner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Penner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raju Armo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armo scores with a decent looking hook.
Penner shoots in for a takedown but Armo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Penner shoots for a takedown but Armo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Penner gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Armo trying to control the position from guard on top but Penner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penner keeping full guard, as Armo tries to pass.
Penner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armo defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armo pushing down on Penner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armo on the ground.
Penner tries to roll over but Armo keeps him under control.
Armo passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penner is trying to reverse the position but instead Armo has taken his back - oops!
Armo is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Penner knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Penner for a finish.
Penner staying busy and making it hard for Armo to control.
Armo is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Penner has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Armo has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Penner taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Armo doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Raju Armo!
Raju Armo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Buckets (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Krueger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby Buckets has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bobby Buckets!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hans Krueger!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krueger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
It looks like Hans Krueger has been cut.
Buckets lands a big head kick that sends Krueger tumbling to the mat! Buckets takes a step backwards and waves Krueger back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Krueger is rocked!
Buckets shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krueger tries to counter with a clinch but Buckets shakes him off and moves away.
Buckets throws a head kick that misses.
Buckets avoids the head kick by Krueger.
Buckets is looking to counter with a body kick.
Krueger keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Buckets.
Buckets throws a leg kick but Krueger moved away.
Krueger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Buckets has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Krueger scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A low kick from Buckets is predictable there
and Krueger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krueger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Krueger misses.
Krueger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krueger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Buckets moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Buckets pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown but Buckets shows good takedown defense.
Krueger throws a nice looking combination but Buckets bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krueger works over Buckets's head and body with a nice combination.
Krueger avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Buckets throws a hook but Krueger blocks it.
Krueger wants to counter the offense by Buckets and move into the clinch position.
Krueger darts in looking for a takedown but Buckets gets double underhooks and turns Krueger into the cage.
Buckets works the jab nicely.
Krueger on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krueger is still on wobbly legs! Can Buckets finish him?
Krueger shoots in looking for a takedown. Buckets tries to sprawl out of it but Krueger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Buckets manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Krueger seems to have recovered his senses.
Bobby Buckets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Krueger.
Buckets misses with a hook to the body
and Buckets takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Krueger misses.
Krueger misses with a wild combination.
Krueger throws a head kick that Buckets semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckets throws a solid leg kick but Krueger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buckets.
Krueger moves out of range of the leg kick from Buckets.
Buckets tries to land a front kick but Krueger steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krueger checks a leg kick nicely.
Krueger doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Krueger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buckets avoids the head kick by Krueger.
Krueger moves out of range as Buckets throws a body kick.
Krueger on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Buckets. Buckets obviously looking to wear him down.
Buckets tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckets pivots, looking for a leg kick but Krueger is out of range and Buckets settles back down.
Krueger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Krueger loads up on a big right hand but Buckets slips the punch.
Krueger throws a one two combo.
Buckets throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krueger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bobby Buckets is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buckets throws a quick inside leg kick.
Krueger keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckets thows a leg kick but Krueger checks it
and Krueger counters with a series of strikes. Buckets will be more careful next time no doubt.
Krueger misses with the combination.
Buckets takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Buckets throws a chopping leg kick but Krueger manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Krueger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Buckets moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Buckets on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krueger throws a right and a left that Buckets avoids nicely.
Krueger shoots for a takedown but Buckets saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Buckets is looking to slow Krueger down with leg kicks.
Krueger connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Buckets momentarily.
Buckets swats away the attempt to clinch by Krueger.
Buckets tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Krueger throws a series of punches but Buckets moves out of range.
Buckets is looking to counter with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckets throws a leg kick but Krueger moved away.
Krueger blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krueger shoots for a double leg takedown but Buckets sprawls well. He's pushed Krueger's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Krueger blocks a head kick by Buckets.
Krueger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Krueger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Buckets throws a solid leg kick but Krueger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Buckets.
Krueger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Krueger scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckets blocks a head kick by Krueger.
Buckets slips a jab and a cross from Krueger.
Buckets misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Krueger. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hans Krueger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hans Krueger's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A shot to the liver by Krueger. Beautiful body shot.
Krueger lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Krueger goes for a double leg but Buckets avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Buckets continues to drive forward.
Krueger wants to clinch up but Buckets keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Krueger is defended easily by Buckets.
Krueger throws a big shot that misses.
Buckets throws the kick towards the body but Krueger avoids it.
Krueger throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Krueger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krueger throws a combination that misses
and Buckets counters with a head kick that drops Krueger to the mat! Krueger scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
That has opened up Hans Krueger's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Buckets lands a big uppercut and Krueger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Krueger looks OK. Buckets waves Krueger back to his feet!
Krueger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krueger misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krueger misses with a wild body shot.
Buckets is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Krueger misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buckets scores with a kick to the midsection.
Krueger moves out of range of the body kick from Buckets.
Buckets throws a leg kick that misses.
Hans Krueger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Buckets tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckets throws a head kick but Krueger moves out of range.
Buckets fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krueger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Krueger checks a low kick from Buckets.
Krueger blocks a head kick by Buckets.
A head kick misses from Krueger.
Buckets lands with a straight right. Krueger didn't see that one coming.
Buckets throws a lazy right hand but Krueger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buckets is looking to score with low kicks.
Krueger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Buckets defends it well.
Buckets tries a head kick but it misses.
Buckets keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krueger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Krueger.
Krueger with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Buckets.
Krueger blocks the body kick.
Krueger misses the jab.
A head kick misses from Krueger.
Krueger looks for the body kick but Buckets saw that one coming.
Bobby Buckets is winning the standup battle so far.
Krueger checks a leg kick.
Buckets throws a sloppy head kick and Krueger moves out of range easily.
Krueger blocks the body kick.
Buckets connects with a crisp jab.
The cut above Hans Krueger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krueger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Krueger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Krueger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bobby Buckets has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Krueger.
Krueger avoiding damage as Buckets throws knees to the body.
Krueger unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Krueger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Buckets tries to work over Krueger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Krueger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krueger throws a sloppy head kick and Buckets moves out of range easily.
Buckets throws a low kick but Krueger moves out of range easily.
Krueger let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Buckets keeps the fight on the outside.
Krueger is looking to clinch but Buckets is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krueger tries to bum rush Buckets with a series of wild strikes but Buckets uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Krueger misses with a double jab
and Buckets counters with a low kick, right behind Krueger 's knee.
Buckets fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Krueger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Buckets counters with a stiff right hand.
Buckets finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krueger misses with a wild combination.
Krueger blocks a head kick by Buckets.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krueger fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Krueger tries to get set, Buckets tries to push him back and clinch up but Krueger manages to avoid the attempt.
Krueger looks to land a combination but Buckets avoids it well.
Krueger fails with the takedown.
A shot to the liver by Krueger. Beautiful body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Buckets dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Hans Krueger's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Some bone on bone action there as Krueger checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A solid body kick from Buckets.
Krueger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krueger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Buckets lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Krueger sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Buckets connects with a good right hand that stumbles Krueger. Krueger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Buckets wants to land a leg kick but Krueger is out of range.
Krueger is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Buckets rather than just go for the knockout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Krueger crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Buckets - the referee stops the clock and Krueger gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Buckets. Krueger manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Buckets lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Buckets throws a front kick aimed at Krueger's knee but Krueger avoids it well.
Buckets is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Buckets misses with a kick to the body.
Buckets is looking to land body kicks.
Krueger misses with a shot to the body
and Buckets counters with an inside leg kick.
Krueger's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Krueger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Krueger tries for a takedown but Buckets sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
As Krueger tries to get set, Buckets tries to push him back and clinch up but Krueger manages to avoid the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckets misses with a low kick.
Krueger tries to counter with a clinch but Buckets shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick from Buckets lands but Krueger takes it in his stride.
Buckets wants to slow Krueger down by chopping away at his legs.
Krueger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Buckets connects with a crisp jab.
Krueger walks forward, straight into a front kick from Buckets.
Krueger throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Krueger ducks right into an uppercut from Buckets.
Buckets misses with a low kick as Krueger jumps back.
And Krueger tries to counter it with a takedown but Buckets pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Buckets slips under a jab from Krueger.
Buckets is looking to slow Krueger down with leg kicks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Buckets! Krueger is out on his feet! Buckets rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Krueger is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Krueger is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Buckets!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Junior Jawo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junior Jawo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Junior Jawo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Asap!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap closes the distance and clinches.
Jawo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jawo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Asap walks away with a smile on his face. Jawo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jawo shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Asap manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jawo drops back looking for a leg! Asap is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Asap manages to kick Jawo off! Jawo jumps back into Asap's guard.
Asap keeping moving, preventing Jawo from controlling successfully.
Jawo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jawo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jawo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jawo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jawo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jawo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asap is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Jawo is controlling him.
Jawo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Asap is looking to stand back up but Jawo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Asap.
Jawo wants to free his trapped foot but Asap is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Asap is trying to stand back up but Jawo is controlling him
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.
Jawo 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. Asap tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jawo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Junior Jawo!
Junior Jawo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pip Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Amp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pip Pop could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michael Amp's chin.
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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, Pip Pop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Amp!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pop walks into a straight right hand from Amp.
Amp's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Amp duly obliges.
Pop shoots in and drives through. Amp sprawls well.
As Pop backs off Amp throws a huge counter combo but Pop manages to avoid it all.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pop.
Amp dips to his left and cracks Pop with an uppercut!
Pop dives in for a single leg takedown but Amp sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from Amp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pip Pop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop shoots for a double leg takedown but Amp sprawls well. He's pushed Pop's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pop fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Amp on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Amp has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amp, as that shot connected.
It looks like Pip Pop has been cut.
Pop needs to keep his hands up - Amp had a free shot at his head there.
Pop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Amp defends it nicely.
Pop with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pop closes the distance and clinches up with Amp, looking for a takedown. Pop pushes Amp against the cage but Amp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pop looks to clinch
and Amp counters with a stiff right hand.
Pop fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Amp, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amp letting Pop take a breather here.
Pop is trying to maintain a safe position but Amp gets an underhook and turns Pop into the cage.
Amp blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amp.
Amp stops a takedown attempt from Pop.
Amp stalling the fight.
Pop is trying to pull guard but Amp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Amp scores with a shoulder strike.
Amp lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amp prevents a takedown attempt there.
Amp makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pop wants a takedown but no success here.
Good body shot from Amp.
Amp digs a right hand underneath Pop's ribcage. Pop let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pop breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Amp. No joy for Pop on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amp throws a leg kick but Pop sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Amp.
Good exchange - Amp coming out on top.
Pop tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Amp defends well and Pop ends up having to push Amp into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Amp stuffs the takedown.
That kick from Amp tenderised Pop's leg. Pop is trying to keep his angry face on.
Amp looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Amp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pop doesn't seem phased though.
Pop on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pop wants to take a breather but Amp is having none of it.
Pop sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Amp defending well though.
Pop missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pop is stalling here. Amp is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pop seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Amp has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Amp tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Pop is looking to reverse the position.
Pop is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Amp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pip Pop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pop shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Amp is trying to defend but Pop finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Amp tries to roll over but Pop keeps him under control.
Amp is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Amp really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pop. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pop passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Amp!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop punching from mount but Amp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Pop throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Amp because Pop loaded up on that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amp is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Pop can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Amp is looking to escape.
Pop prevents Amp from getting the reversal.
Pop lands a big shot there that rocks Amp but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Amp is trying desperately to improve position.
Pop misses with a head shot.
Amp tries to hold on but Pop pushes him away.
Pop is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Amp to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Amp shrugs it off.
Pop misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amp blocking the ground and pound.
Pop has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pop unloads with some shots from mount but Amp bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pop throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Amp because Pop loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pop lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pop wants to control the pace but Amp is squirming around nicely.
Amp is desperately trying to improve his position but Pop has a good base and remains in mount.
Pop goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Amp is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amp is one step ahead there.
Amp wants to stand but Pop has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amp sitting in guard here, content to control.
Amp stopping the sweep attempt from Pop.
Amp's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Pop is looking for a triangle but Amp pushes his legs off easily.
Amp wants to stand but Pop has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pip Pop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pop looking to hit a scissor sweep but Amp is one step ahead there.
Amp postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Amp throws a lazy right hand but Pop sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pop fails in his attempt to clinch.
Amp lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pop doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Amp counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pip Pop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pip Pop's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Pop changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Amp tries to avoid it but Pop manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Amp to the ground. Amp escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice body punch from Amp.
Pop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pop tries to clinch there but Amp circles away.
Amp has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pop fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Pop 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Amp throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pop is defended easily by Amp.
Despite the aggression on Amp's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pip Pop. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pop fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Amp avoids it really well and circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Amp as he connects with a hook.
Pop shoots and misses
and Amp counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pop's knee momentarily.
Pop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pop shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Pop trying to control but Amp is working from the bottom.
Pop throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Amp is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pop slips nicely into half guard.
Pop throwing shots but Amp is blocking nicely.
Pop is trying to control the action in half guard but Amp is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Amp manages to get to full guard.
Pop throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amp keeping full guard, as Pop tries to pass.
Amp avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pop throws a big right hand that misses.
Pop looking to pass the guard.
Amp pulls Pop in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Amp lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pop fails to land the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pop.
Pop gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pop shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Amp counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Amp comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Amp 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Amp!
A relieved looking Michael Amp 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Yancy Malaki Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Yancy Malaki Jr has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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148 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Yancy Malaki Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Dre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dre with a poor takedown
and Malaki Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dre looking to score a takedown here. Malaki Jr is defending well but Dre drives through and ends up in Malaki Jr's guard.
Malaki Jr looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dre is one step ahead there.
Malaki Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Malaki Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dre defends well.
Malaki Jr has his foot on Dre's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dre works his way back into a safe position though.
Dre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malaki Jr is keeping the position for now.
Dre with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaki Jr keeping moving, preventing Dre from controlling successfully.
Malaki Jr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Dre is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dre wants to pass the guard but Malaki Jr is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre wants to control from the top but Malaki Jr keeps moving.
Malaki Jr looking to control.
Malaki Jr is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Malaki Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Malaki Jr keeping full guard, as Dre tries to pass.
Dre trying to control but Malaki Jr is working from the bottom.
Malaki Jr controls Dre momentarily but Dre frees himself.
Malaki Jr managing to control the position.
Malaki Jr controls Dre momentarily but Dre frees himself.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dre fails with the takedown
letting Malaki Jr counter with a right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Malaki Jr.
Dre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malaki Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dre tries for a takedown but Malaki Jr circles away easily
and Malaki Jr counters with a nice leg kick.
Yancy Malaki Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Dre.
Malaki Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Malaki Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Dre tries for a takedown but Malaki Jr circles away easily
letting Malaki Jr counter with a right hand.
Dre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Malaki Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dre looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Malaki Jr lands with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dre shoots in for a takedown but Malaki Jr shows good takedown defense.
Dre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dre shoots in for a takedown but Malaki Jr shows good takedown defense.
Malaki Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Malaki Jr digs a good hook to Dre's body.
Malaki Jr throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dre doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Malaki Jr cracks Dre with a good jab.
Malaki Jr cracks Dre with a good jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malaki Jr, as that shot connected.
Yancy Malaki Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malaki Jr thows a body kick. Dre tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dre has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Malaki Jr. That snapped Dre's head back.
Malaki Jr punishes Dre's body with a nice straight punch.
Malaki Jr cracks Dre with an open hand slap.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dre.
Malaki Jr swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dre shoots in for a double leg but Malaki Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Malaki Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dr Dre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dre shoots and misses
and Malaki Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dre closes the distance and clinches up with Malaki Jr, looking for a takedown. Dre pushes Malaki Jr against the cage but Malaki Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Malaki Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dre looks winded!
Malaki Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Dre shoots in for a takedown but Malaki Jr shows good takedown defense.
Malaki Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malaki Jr throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dre shoots in for a takedown but Malaki Jr shows good takedown defense.
Dre shoots and misses
and Malaki Jr counters with a right hand to the body.
Malaki Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Dre with a poor takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Malaki Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yancy Malaki Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dre shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Malaki Jr lands with a good body shot.
Malaki Jr lands an overhand right.
Dre has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malaki Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Dre's head.
Dre shoots in and drives through. Malaki Jr sprawls well.
Malaki Jr appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dre throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Malaki Jr's waist but Malaki Jr gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dre off to one side.
Dre fails with a takedown attempt.
Yancy Malaki Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Dre.
Malaki Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaki Jr.
Malaki Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dre under the eye.
Yancy Malaki Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Malaki Jr cracks the inside of Dre's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre with a poor takedown
and Malaki Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malaki Jr 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.
Malaki Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dre is breathing heavily.
Dre closes this distance looking for a takedown but Malaki Jr circles away.
Dre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malaki Jr connects with a nice looking jab.
Malaki Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Malaki Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dre stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Malaki Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dre can do to turn this around?
Malaki Jr scores with a jab.
Dre with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malaki Jr makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dre really felt that one!
The crowd cheers as Malaki Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dre doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malaki Jr lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malaki Jr, as that shot connected.
Malaki Jr ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Malaki Jr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab, jab by Malaki Jr - just one landing.
Nice shot lands for Malaki Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Malaki Jr.
Dre takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dre misses with a takedown attempt
and Malaki Jr counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dre shoots and misses
and Malaki Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malaki Jr scores with a decent looking hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malaki Jr, as that shot connected.
Malaki Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dre.
Dre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malaki Jr keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Malaki Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malaki Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Malaki Jr lands a jab-cross combination.
Malaki Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Malaki Jr connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Malaki Jr as Dre shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Dre with that takedown attempt.
Malaki Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dre. Dre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malaki Jr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Dre has his takedown stuffed
and Malaki Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Malaki Jr moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Dr Dre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malaki Jr bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dre's head.
Dre takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Malaki Jr lands with an overhand left.
Dre is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaki Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Malaki Jr lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dre doesn't seem phased though.
Dre is still on wobbly legs! Can Malaki Jr finish him?
The fighters circle momentarily. Malaki Jr darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Malaki Jr throws a good cross that connects.
A good leg kick by Malaki Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaki Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dre doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice body punch from Malaki Jr.
Dre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malaki Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Malaki Jr smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malaki Jr jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Malaki Jr but Malaki Jr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Whack! Malaki Jr lands a heavy head kick that drops Dre. The ref tackles Malaki Jr to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Dre was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Yancy Malaki Jr!
A victorious Yancy Malaki Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gor Keyman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gor Keyman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reijo Rento!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rento moves out of range of the body kick from Keyman.
Rento drives through and clinches with Keyman against the cage.
Keyman tries to land a knee to the head but Rento blocks with his arms.
Keyman tries to land a knee to the head but Rento blocks with his arms.
Keyman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Keyman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rento's brow.
Rento blocks an elbow strike.
Keyman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rento has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Keyman misses with a knee strike.
Keyman throws an elbow but it misses.
Keyman avoiding damage as Rento throws knees to the body.
Keyman throws an elbow but it misses.
Rento looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rento breaks from the clinch.
Rento throws a head kick but Keyman moves out of range.
Keyman throws a counter high kick but Rento was just alert enough to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rento feints and as Keyman raises his hands in defense, Rento changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Keyman wants to stand but Rento is controlling the position.
Rento is pushing down on Keyman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Keyman is fighting to maintain full guard but Rento has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rento missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rento thows a huge punch but Keyman dodges it nicely.
Rento has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rento not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rento missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rento tries to pass to full mount but Keyman defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rento throws a strike but Keyman avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rento trying to control the position from guard on top but Keyman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rento is fighting to break Keyman's control of his arms but Keyman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Rento throwing strikes from guard but Keyman blocks nicely.
Rento throws a big right hand that misses.
Rento works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Keyman trying to control here.
Rento looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Keyman tries to clinch there but Rento circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keyman instigates a clinch.
Rento lands a left hand.
Keyman managing to block the knees to the body from Rento.
Rento can't find room to land a body shot as Keyman controls the action.
Keyman misses with a knee strike.
Keyman tries to land a knee to the head but Rento blocks with his arms.
Keyman managing to block the knees to the body from Rento.
Keyman tries a knee to the head but Rento blocks it.
Keyman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rento throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Keymans head.
Rento unloads a knee to the mid-section. Keyman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Keyman is breathing heavily.
Rento is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rento has Keyman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rento pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Keyman tumbling to the mat - Rento dives into Keyman's guard.
Rento throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rento throwing strikes from guard but Keyman blocks nicely.
Rento postures up in Keyman's guard and throws a big left but Keyman blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rento looking to pass the guard.
Rento passes Keyman's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rento trying to mount his opponent but Keyman defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Rento dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rento shoots in looking for a takedown but Keyman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rento's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rento blocks a head kick by Keyman.
Rento wants to clinch up but Keyman keeps it at a distance.
Keyman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rento throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rento shoots in looking for a takedown. Keyman tries to sprawl out of it but Rento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keyman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rento moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keyman misses with an elbow strike.
Keyman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Keyman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rento blocks it with crossed arms.
Keyman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rento's face.
A short left from Rento.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keyman misses with a knee strike.
Rento lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Keyman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Keyman misses with an elbow strike.
Keyman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rento has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rento scores with a shot to the side of Keyman's head.
Keyman misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rento missing with knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rento just misses with a elbow thrown towards Keyman's brow.
Rento has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Keyman looking to throw knees to the head but Rento is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Rento as the two fighters clinch.
Keyman misses with a knee strike.
Rento is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rento escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rento tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Keyman throws a head kick that misses
and Rento counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rento looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keyman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rento.
Rento throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rento seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Keyman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Keyman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rento.
Rento working over Keyman with some ground and pound. Keyman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rento has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rento working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Keyman's thigh. Keyman counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rento stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Keyman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rento trying to control but Keyman is working from the bottom.
Rento pushing down on Keyman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rento works his way into full mount!
Keyman might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rento throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rento has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Keyman's face.
Keyman is squirming around, avoiding Rento's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rento misses with a head shot.
Rento pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Keyman holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rento tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rento connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rento landing strikes from the mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rento misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reijo Rento showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rento shoots in looking for a takedown. Keyman tries to sprawl out of it but Rento keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Keyman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Keyman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rento throws a solid leg kick but Keyman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rento.
Keyman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rento swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rento fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Keyman is looking to counter the offense by Rento and move into the clinch.
Rento tries to clinch but Keyman is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rento is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rento dives in and grabs Keyman's left leg, looking for a takedown. Keyman pushes down on Rento's head and hops out.
Keyman wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gor Keyman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reijo Rento.
Keyman scores with a push kick.
Keyman blocks a head kick by Rento.
Keyman throws a counter high kick but Rento was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rento doesn't manage to clinch there - Keyman circles away.
Keyman misses with a straight right.
Rento slips a jab from Keyman.
Keyman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Keyman backing away here, and Rento unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Rento. That snapped Keyman's head back.
Keyman throws a lazy uppercut
and Rento counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rento closes the distance and clinches.
Rento lands a shoulder strike.
Keyman lands a damaging elbow.
Keyman lands an elbow inside that Rento shrugs off.
Keyman pushes off an throws an elbow but Rento leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keyman pushes off an throws an elbow but Rento leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Keyman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Keyman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rento's brow.
Rento fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gor Keyman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rento has a couple of punches blocked by Keyman.
Come on Rento - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rento misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Keyman.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rento blocks the elbow strike.
Rento lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keyman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Keyman pushes off an throws an elbow but Rento leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Reijo Rento seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Keyman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rento blocks it with crossed arms.
Keyman misses with a knee strike.
Rento lands an uppercut.
Keyman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Keyman tries to land a knee to the head but Rento blocks with his arms.
Rento blocks the elbow strike.
Rento tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rento misses with a punch on the inside.
Rento has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
Keyman tries a knee to the head but Rento blocks it.
Rento breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rento is looking to clinch.
Rento looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Reijo Rento is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keyman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Keyman slaps away a takedown attempt from Rento, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rento blocks a head kick by Keyman.
Reijo Rento seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Keyman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rento in his tracks.
Keyman tries to keep at a distance but Rento has taken the fight into the clinch.
Rento misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rento.
Keyman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rento is trying to maintain a safe position but Keyman gets an underhook and turns Rento into the cage.
Rento is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rento is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rento takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Reijo Rento has been cut.
Rento tries a body shot but Keyman blocks it.
Keyman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rento blocks it with crossed arms.
Rento has had enough of the clinch but Keyman keeps him there for the moment.
Keyman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Keyman lands an elbow inside that Rento shrugs off.
Keyman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rento blocks the elbow strike.
Rento looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rento lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rento avoids a wild elbow strike from Keyman.
Keyman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rento misses with a punch on the inside.
Keyman throws an elbow but it misses.
Rento avoids a wild elbow strike from Keyman.
Rento lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Keyman backwards.
Rento takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gor Keyman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rento 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reijo Rento!
During a confident post fight interview, Reijo Rento thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Master Keya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cam Brady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Keya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cam Brady!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Keya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brady scrambles back to his feet.
We've been told by Keya's head coaches at Intelligent Design that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Keya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brady throws out the jab.
Keya punishes Brady's body with a nice straight punch.
Keya scores with a nice right hand.
Keya is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brady.
Keya tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brady paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brady circles away from the clinch attempt.
Keya tests Brady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Keya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brady.
Keya jabs Brady to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Keya closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brady breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Keya looks to score with a jab to the body but Brady is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Keya closes the distance and pushes Brady back into the cage.
Keya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keya misses with a hook from the clinch.
Keya lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Brady's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brady has had enough of the clinch but Keya keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Keya.
Keya lands with a right to the head.
Keya digs a right hand into Brady's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Brady's gas tank.
Brady tries to stall but Keya uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Keya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keya lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Keya.
Keya pushes Brady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Still in the clinch, Keya scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keya avoiding damage.
Keya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Keya pushes Brady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Keya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Keya lands a left hand.
Keya lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keya.
A head punch on the inside from Keya fails to land.
Brady misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keya lands a hook that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brady misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keya.
Keya throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Keya.
Keya content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keya lands a shoulder strike.
Brady jumps guard but Keya stands there with Brady around his waist. Brady gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Keya pushes Brady back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brady.
Keya lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Keya.
Keya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Keya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keya leaning against his opponent.
Keya lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Keya.
Keya lands an uppercut.
Keya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Brady is rocked!
Keya working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brady is still on wobbly legs! Can Keya finish him?
Keya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Master Keya dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Keya tries to clinch but Brady moves out of range.
Brady seems to have recovered his senses.
Keya connects with a body shot that sends Brady's belly button to the back.
Brady throws a big shot that misses.
Brady drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keya misses the shot to the body.
Keya closes the distance and pushes Brady back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Keya.
Keya misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brady trying to control the position but instead, Keya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brady into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady misses with the head strike.
Keya lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Keya.
Brady is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Keya lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Keya.
Keya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Brady is trying to force a seperation but Keya has the dominant position.
Keya lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Keya - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brady wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Keya softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Keya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Keya lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keya is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Keya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brady can do to turn this around?
A short uppercut from Keya.
Brady is trying to stall.
Brady taking a breather.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Keya creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Keya controlling the action here for a moment.
Still in the clinch, Keya scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Keya.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keya lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Keya lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brady is trying to stall.
Keya controlling the action here for a moment.
Keya gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brady.
Brady is trying to stall.
Brady goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keya lands a right hand.
Brady is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Keya lands a hook that snaps the head of Brady backwards.
Brady trying to control the position but instead, Keya has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brady into the cage.
Keya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Keya lands a big right hand that drops Brady! The killer instinct kicks in and Keya finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Keya!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Master Keya!
Master Keya decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Aires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Big K.R.I.T. - Country Sh*t Remix kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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194 lbs
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Good kicks
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Aires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Wallace.
Aires avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Aires gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Aires throws a head kick but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace tries a low kick but Aires avoids it.
Aires slips under a jab.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Aires uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aires feinted with a counter takedown.
Aires throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wallace scores with a nice right hand.
Wallace throws a shot from downtown. Aires moves away and avoids it.
Wallace looks to land a left hand but Aires moved out of range nicely.
Wallace tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace just misses with a punch to the body.
Aires throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wallace avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
Aires misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wallace! But no joy.
Wallace throws a hook but Aires avoids it easily.
Aires slips a straight right by Wallace.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aires avoids the body shot from Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Wallace as he checks the leg kick.
Wallace takes a swing at Aires's ribcage but misses.
Wallace thuds a left hand into Aires's body.
Aires closes the distance and clinches up with Wallace, looking for a takedown. Aires pushes Wallace against the cage but Wallace circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Aires missing with a left hand there. Wallace was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Aires moves out of range of the strikes.
Aires throws a sloppy head kick and Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kevin Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires checks a low kick from Wallace.
Wallace forces Aires back against the cage and clinches.
Aires jumps guard but Wallace turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wallace lands a left hand that snaps the head of Aires backwards.
Aires is trying to maintain a safe position but Wallace gets an underhook and turns Aires into the cage.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Aires.
Wallace prevents a body shot from Aires.
Wallace lands a body shot.
Aires tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Good body shot from Wallace.
Aires is breathing heavily.
Aires's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace lands a left hand.
Nice body punch from Wallace - that landed with a thud.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Wallace just misses with a elbow thrown towards Aires's brow.
Nice elbow from Wallace.
Wallace cracks Aires with a nice body shot.
Wallace lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wallace gets through Aires's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallace lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Wallace.
I was talking to Aires's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Wallace drops Aires onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Aires is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Aires is rocked!
Wallace creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Aires's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Aires drops to his knees and Wallace pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Wallace!
During a confident post fight interview, Kevin Wallace thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Madi Baco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Madi Baco has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Madi Baco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jake Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baco scores with a jab. Belcher acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Some wild striking there from Baco.
Belcher drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Belcher walks into a stiff left hand from Baco.
Baco throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Belcher swats away the attempt to clinch by Baco.
Madi Baco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belcher takes a swing at Baco's ribcage but misses.
Baco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Belcher looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baco!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Baco is trying to buck Belcher off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belcher scores with a couple of short elbows.
Belcher lands some shots froms side control.
Belcher grinds an elbow into Baco's temple.
Belcher working the ground and pound.
Baco tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Belcher's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Baco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belcher on the ground.
Belcher working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baco pushes Belcher away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Belcher gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Belcher connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Baco some visible discomfort.
Belcher wants to control but Baco is keeping him busy.
Belcher is chipping away with strikes.
Belcher cracks Baco with a big elbow.
Belcher wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baco keeps working.
Belcher looks up at the clock and then as Baco takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Belcher smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baco tries to buck Belcher off but Belcher is having none of it.
Belcher looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Baco is avoiding damage well.
Belcher is putting a hurting on Baco here, landing some big shots from side control.
Belcher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Baco on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baco tries to get out of the position.
Baco is looking for a sweep.
Belcher tries for a kimura but Baco is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Baco is looking for a sweep.
Belcher landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
It looks like Madi Baco has been cut.
Baco is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Belcher is controlling him well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Baco has escaped the position, nice work there.
Belcher is putting a hurting on Baco here, landing some big shots from side control.
Baco is working to avoid the ground and pound but Belcher connects with a decent elbow.
Baco is looking to regain half guard here but Belcher keeps moving and retains side control.
Belcher lands a few punches from side control.
Baco is trying to improve his position.
Belcher working the head with strikes.
Belcher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Baco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belcher working the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baco takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Madi Baco's cut is getting worse.
Belcher working the ground and pound from side control.
Baco tries to buck Belcher off but Belcher is having none of it.
Baco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Belcher scores with a couple of short elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Madi Baco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Madi Baco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Belcher!
During a confident post fight interview, Jake Belcher thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Cedric Mabuva was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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275 lbs
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270 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cedric Mabuva!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boulwiha.
Boulwiha fails with the takedown.
No luck for Boulwiha with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mabuva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Boulwiha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Boulwiha thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boulwiha might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boulwiha with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulwiha wants to control from the top but Mabuva keeps moving.
Boulwiha is pushing down on Mabuva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mabuva is fighting to maintain full guard but Boulwiha has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boulwiha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mabuva sees it coming and defends easily.
Boulwiha thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mabuva's head.
Mabuva moves into full guard.
Boulwiha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boulwiha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mabuva wants to stand up but Boulwiha is controlling him.
Mabuva is trying to keep Boulwiha in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Boulwiha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulwiha accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mabuva trying to keep a closed guard but Boulwiha is proving a slippery customer.
Boulwiha passes Mabuva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boulwiha looking for a submission but Mabuva manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Boulwiha throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha looking to pass the guard.
Boulwiha sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mabuva's guard.
Boulwiha is trying to work for a kimura but Mabuva is defending well.
Boulwiha tries to pass to full mount but Mabuva defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mabuva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boulwiha.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mabuva can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boulwiha trying to control the action but Mabuva is working from the bottom.
Boulwiha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mabuva is just riding it out for now. Boulwiha eventually gives up the hold.
Boulwiha thows a huge punch but Mabuva dodges it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mabuva pushes Boulwiha off looking to stand but Boulwiha dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuba Boulwiha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mabuva pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boulwiha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mabuva can do to turn this around?
Boulwiha misses with a takedown attempt
and Boulwiha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boulwiha shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mabuva manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boulwiha trying to control the position from guard on top but Mabuva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boulwiha is really struggling to control Mabuva but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Boulwiha working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulwiha connects with a couple of short punches.
Mabuva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boulwiha. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Boulwiha throwing strikes from guard but Mabuva blocks nicely.
Boulwiha wants to control from the top but Mabuva keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabuva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yuba Boulwiha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boulwiha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boulwiha cracks Mabuva with a solid left hand.
Boulwiha trying to control but Mabuva is working from the bottom.
Mabuva wants to stand but Boulwiha is controlling the position.
Mabuva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mabuva stuffs the takedown attempt from Boulwiha. Boulwiha gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Mabuva stalks Boulwiha and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boulwiha's face. Boulwiha staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Yuba Boulwiha has been cut.
Mabuva loads up on a big right hand but Boulwiha slips the punch.
Mabuva misses with a looping right.
Boulwiha tries to counter with a takedown but Mabuva is quick to defend against it.
Mabuva throws a hook to the side of Boulwiha's head but Boulwiha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mabuva throws a front kick aimed at Boulwiha's knee but Boulwiha avoids it well.
A big left from Mabuva misses.
Boulwiha attempts a counter takedown but Mabuva avoids it well and moves away.
Mabuva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Boulwiha back to the cage. Mabuva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mabuva misses with a looping left.
Boulwiha darts in looking for a takedown but Mabuva gets double underhooks and turns Boulwiha into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mabuva was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulwiha.
Boulwiha moves out of range of the leg kick from Mabuva.
Mabuva is looking to score with low kicks.
Cedric Mabuva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mabuva gets caught flat footed, as Boulwiha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Boulwiha drops back looking for a leg! Mabuva is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mabuva manages to kick Boulwiha off! Boulwiha jumps back into Mabuva's guard.
Mabuva keeping full guard, as Boulwiha tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha won't allow Mabuva to get back to his feet.
Boulwiha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mabuva is keeping the position for now.
Mabuva has momentary wrist control but Boulwiha slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mabuva keeping full guard, as Boulwiha tries to pass.
Mabuva wants to stand up but Boulwiha is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cedric Mabuva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mabuva scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mabuva misses with a hook. Boulwiha ducked under it nicely.
Boulwiha attempts a counter takedown but Mabuva avoids it well and moves away.
Boulwiha shoots for a double leg takedown but Mabuva sprawls well. He's pushed Boulwiha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boulwiha closes the distance and clinches up with Mabuva, looking for a takedown. Boulwiha pushes Mabuva against the cage but Mabuva circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boulwiha dives in and grabs Mabuva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mabuva pushes down on Boulwiha's head and hops out.
Mabuva looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cedric Mabuva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mabuva throws a low kick, looking for Boulwiha's leg but Boulwiha calmly moves out of range.
Boulwiha tries to counter with a takedown but Mabuva is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Mabuva misses.
Mabuva lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mabuva has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Mabuva. That snapped Boulwiha's head back.
Mabuva looks to land a combination but Boulwiha avoids it well.
Mabuva moves away from the strike by Boulwiha.
Boulwiha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Mabuva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuba Boulwiha's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mabuva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mabuva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boulwiha manages to avoid it.
Boulwiha throws a jab but it's blocked by Mabuva.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mabuva! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from Mabuva. Those never looked like landing.
Mabuva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boulwiha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mabuva scores with a crisp jab that stopped Boulwiha in his tracks.
Mabuva misses with an uppercut. Boulwiha saw that one coming.
Mabuva smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mabuva misses the jab.
Boulwiha tries to counter with a takedown but Mabuva is quick to defend against it.
Boulwiha slips under a jab.
Boulwiha goes for a double leg but Mabuva avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mabuva continues to drive forward.
Boulwiha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mabuva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mabuva misses with a low kick.
Boulwiha tries to move into range but Mabuva moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boulwiha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mabuva circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mabuva scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Mabuva. Those never looked like landing.
Boulwiha shoots in looking for a takedown but Mabuva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Boulwiha's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mabuva lands a big uppercut and Boulwiha crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Boulwiha looks OK. Mabuva waves Boulwiha back to his feet!
Boulwiha is rocked!
Boulwiha glances at the clock... BAM! Mabuva nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Boulwiha crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Boulwiha is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric Mabuva!
A relieved looking Cedric Mabuva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Yuba Boulwiha spoke after the fight, saying 'I smell TRT here...'.
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