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LFC | 57° PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wayne Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marley OConnor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wade comes into the arena with Dance Gavin Dance - Strawberry Swisher pt. III blaring out of the sound system. Wayne Wade has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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282 lbs
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245 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayne Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marley OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wade drops his hands momentarily and OConnor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
OConnor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wade misses with a jab, cross combination.
OConnor misses with the combination.
It looked like Wade wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
OConnor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wade moves away.
Wade slips under a jab from OConnor.
Wade throwing a counter right hand but OConnor manages to avoid it.
OConnor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Marley OConnor has been cut.
A punch combination from Wade misses.
Wade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wade walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wade moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OConnor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
OConnor moves away from the strike by Wade.
OConnor throws out a counter right but Wade avoids it with no problem.
Wade misses with a telegraphed body shot
and OConnor counters with a nice right hand that sends Wade toppling to the canvas! Wade scrambles and gets back to his feet - can OConnor finish him?!
Wade is rocked!
Wade is breathing heavily.
OConnor steps in with a hook that catches Wade right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! OConnor follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Wade looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marley OConnor!
As Marley OConnor got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I'm the bigger man! I'm the biggest man around, and I will fight any man who comes round and says any different! I will fight any man!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sam Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dr Dre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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146 lbs
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148 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Asap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dr Dre!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Asap drives through and clinches with Dre against the cage.
Dre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Asap prevents it.
Asap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Asap lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dre tries to stall but Asap uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asap manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Asap lands with a short shot to the head.
Asap lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Asap.
Dre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Asap to keep the fight standing.
Dre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dre working aggressively here.
Asap blocking some punches.
Asap lands an uppercut.
Asap stops a takedown attempt from Dre.
Sam Asap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dr Dre.
Asap blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Asap - that landed with a thud.
Dre swings wildly with an uppercut but Asap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dre misses with the head strike.
Dre jumps guard but Asap turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Asap lands an elbow just above Dre 's eye.
Dre tries to pull guard but Asap holds him up against the cage and eventually Dre drops back down to his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asap.
Asap throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dres head.
Dre wants a takedown but no success here.
Asap stalling.
A head punch on the inside from Dre fails to land.
Dre misses with some punches.
Dre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Asap pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Asap prevents the takedown attempt.
Dre is trying to pull guard but Asap has him pressed against the cage.
Asap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Asap lands with a light punch inside.
Asap taking a breather.
Asap lands a nice elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Asap blocks it with crossed arms.
Dre misses with a punch on the inside.
Asap working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Asap lands a right hand.
Dre throws a punch but it's blocked by Asap.
Asap stalling in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Asap.
Dre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Asap has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asap gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dre.
Asap creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dre's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asap lands a nice elbow.
Dre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Asap.
Asap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dre tries to pull guard but Asap forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Asap lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Asap blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dre trying to control the position but instead, Asap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dre into the cage.
Asap makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asap lands an elbow inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dre fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Asap.
Dre throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asap digs a right hand underneath Dre's ribcage. Dre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asap lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dre backwards.
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!
Asap manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Asap lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dre backwards.
Asap softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Asap displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dre up against the cage.
Dre misses with the head strike.
Asap scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Asap gets underhooks to prevent Dre's takedown attempt.
Dre has a couple of punches blocked by Asap.
Dre swings wildly with an uppercut but Asap uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asap pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Asap dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Asap tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Asap's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dre under the eye.
Asap cracks Dre with a good jab.
Dre tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Asap defends well and Dre ends up having to push Asap into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dre shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dre showed some decent athleticism there.
Dre with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dre is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Asap has managed to free his arm - good work.
Asap wants to get back to his feet.
Dre working Asap over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dre prevents Asap from standing back up.
Dre is nestled in close to Asap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Asap is looking to escape.
Asap has hold of Dre's hands but Dre slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dre is nestled in close to Asap, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Asap looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dre scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Dre is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Asap is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dr Dre!
Dr Dre decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Dabny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leo Galante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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150 lbs
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153 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominic Dabny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Galante!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabny lands a jab.
Galante looks to throw the jab but Dabny is out of range.
Galante defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dabny.
Galante works Dabny's body with a nice hook.
Galante throws a head kick that misses.
Galante throws a push kick but Dabny slaps the foot to one side.
Galante finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Galante misses with an uppercut. Dabny saw that one coming.
Dabny wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Dabny tries for a takedown but Galante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dabny clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabny is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dabny prevents the takedown attempt.
Dabny blocks the elbow strike.
Galante wants a takedown but no success here.
Dabny jumps into guard, dragging Galante to the mat.
Dabny keeping moving, preventing Galante from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galante looking to pass the guard.
Dabny striking from the bottom.
Dabny thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Dabny looking to control.
Dabny wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Galante throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dabny shoots in for a takedown but Galante shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Dabny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galante clinches up with Dabny and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabny is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Galante is keeping busy.
Dabny tries for a takedown but Galante manages to get underhooks.
Dabny has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Galante misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dabny manages to break the clinch.
Dabny displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dabny shoots and misses
and Galante counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Galante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Galante looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dabny gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Galante finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dabny is breathing heavily.
Dabny shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dabny was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Galante is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dabny off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galante is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Galante is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Galante working for a choke but Dabny reverses nicely into Galante 's guard.
Dabny wants to pass the guard but Galante is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galante is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Galante is pulling down on Dabny's head to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dabny stopping the sweep attempt from Galante.
Galante looking to control but Dabny passes into half guard.
Galante is refusing to be controlled, as Dabny sits in half guard.
Dabny prevents Galante from improving his position.
Galante is trying to maintain the position but Dabny is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leo Galante will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dabny throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Galante's waist but Galante gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dabny off to one side.
Galante lands a front kick.
Dabny uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Galante.
Dabny looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dabny shoots in and drives through. Galante sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dabny is defended easily by Galante.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Dabny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dabny with a lazy takedown attempt
and Galante counters with a body kick that stops Dabny in his tracks momentarily.
Galante keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dabny shoots and misses
and Galante counters with a slapping leg kick.
Galante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Galante misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galante clinches with his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Galante.
Dabny tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galante's elbow.
Galante looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Galante lands a damaging elbow.
Dabny can't get the takedown.
Dabny jumps guard but Galante turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Galante tries a body shot but Dabny blocks it.
Dabny is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Galante is keeping busy.
Dabny pulls guard effortlessly.
Galante looking to pass the guard.
Galante wants to control from the top but Dabny keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dabny looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Galante passes into side control.
Galante lands some shots froms side control.
Galante wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Dabny, who protects the arm well.
Dabny is looking to regain half guard here but Galante keeps moving and retains side control.
Galante misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Galante working away.
Galante is trying to get an arm triangle but Dabny is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galante trying to control the action but Dabny is working from the bottom.
Galante is trying to get an arm triangle but Dabny is defending well.
Dabny regains half guard there - taking advantage of Galante's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Galante wants to free his trapped foot but Dabny is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Dabny trying to control but Galante postures up.
Galante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dabny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Galante tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dabny knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominic Dabny overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Galante is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dabny has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galante trying to control from half guard but Dabny is working away.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Galante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Dabny blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Galante. Dabny does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Dabny.
Galante misses with a low kick.
Dabny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Galante's half guard.
Dabny not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dabny tries to pass to full mount but Galante defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dabny in particular looking to stall.
Dabny prevents Galante from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galante gets back to full guard.
Dabny stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Galante looking for a sweep. Not yet Galante, not yet.
Galante is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Dabny loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dabny wants to control from the top but Galante keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's 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.
Galante tries to keep at a distance but Dabny has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dabny breaks the clinch.
Dominic Dabny is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dabny shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Galante manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Galante controlling Dabny's posture.
Dabny tries to free his leg and advance position but Galante is retaining full guard.
Galante looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dabny puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galante is refusing to be controlled, as Dabny sits in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Galante can do anything to dispel that myth.
Galante is looking to improve his position.
Galante is not content to let Dabny control the position.
Galante is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Galante is refusing to be controlled, as Dabny sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dabny shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Galante is trying to defend but Dabny finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Galante gets back to full guard.
Dabny trying to control but Galante is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galante is trying to control the position but Dabny postures up.
Dominic Dabny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galante seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominic Dabny showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Galante 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Jo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Best Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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28
190 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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200 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Jo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Best Man!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jo darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Jo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jo 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.
Jo is working for takedown but Man is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jo tries to score a body lock takedown but Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Man is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jo is trying to drag Man to the mat but Man just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Man blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Man is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jo tries to score a body lock takedown but Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo can't get the takedown.
Jo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Man gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Jo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Man clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Jo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Man controlling his opponent's hands, preventing the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man tries to escape but Jo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Jo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Man has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jo.
Jo misses with a punch to the head.
Man finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Jo throws some wild stikes that Man manages to avoid easily.
Jo throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Man because Jo loaded up on that one.
Jo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Man can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo throwing strikes here but Man is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Man has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Man is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jo scoring with strikes but Man is staying in there.
Man takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Jo thowing shots but they're missing.
Jo landing punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jo with a couple of short strikes.
Jo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Man?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jo wants to control the pace but Man is squirming around nicely.
Jo throwing strikes here but Man is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jo throwing strikes here but Man is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Jo landing shots from mount.
Jo throwing strikes but Man uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Jo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jo is working away from the top position though.
Jo throwing shots but Man is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jo throws a strike but Man avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jo throwing strikes from guard but Man blocks nicely.
Man avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Man looking for a sweep. Not yet Man, not yet.
Man preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Man pushes Jo off and gets back to his feet.
Man misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Jo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jo tries to clinch up.
Alexander Jo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Man misses with a double jab.
Man rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Man. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Man.
Jo moves into the clinch.
Jo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Man up against the cage.
Man gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jo.
Jo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Man gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jo tries to score a body lock takedown but Man shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Jo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to push Jo away but Jo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Jo goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jo drives through and clinches with Man against the cage.
Jo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Man prevents it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jo as Man tries to tie him up.
Jo is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jo wants a takedown.
Jo wants to take the fight to the mat but Man manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Man gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jo has Man pressed against the cage, preventing Man from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jo wants a takedown.
Jo wants a takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jo wants a takedown.
Jo goes for a takedown attempt but Man pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Man throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alexander Jo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man misses with a two punch combination.
Man throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left and a right from Man both land. Nice combination.
Man throws a series of punches but Jo avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Man closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Jo out cold! Jo corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Best Man!
Best Man bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danny Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Steiner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Street Gang. Steiner is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Steiner. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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28
202 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
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29
198 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Danny Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Steiner!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel takes the fight into the clinch.
Noel lands an elbow just above Steiner 's eye.
It looks like Ricky Steiner has been cut.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Steiner avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel prevents Steiner from breaking the clinch.
Steiner has had enough of the clinch but Noel keeps him there for the moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Steiner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steiner avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steiner's defenses.
Our sources have told us that Noel has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steiner avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Steiner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Steiner blocks the elbow strike.
Steiner dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Steiner wants the takedown. Noel is fighting it off but Steiner persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Noel's guard against the cage.
Steiner tries to free his leg and advance position but Noel is retaining full guard.
Noel utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steiner distracts Noel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Noel wants to stand and escape but Steiner is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Steiner postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noel pushes Steiner up against the cage in a clinch.
Steiner is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
Steiner avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steiner blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel lands an elbow that stopped Steiner in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Ricky Steiner's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steiner breaks the clinch.
Steiner misses with a two punch combination.
Noel is looking to counter the offense by Steiner and move into the clinch.
Danny Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Noel. No joy for Steiner on that attempt.
Noel tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steiner manages to circle out of the way.
Noel dodges the punch combination from Steiner.
Noel darts in and clinches Steiner up against the cage.
Steiner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Steiner content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Steiner throws a strike but Noel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Noel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Steiner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noel is controlling him.
Noel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steiner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Steiner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Noel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steiner, pushing him back against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steiner blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel pushes off an throws an elbow but Steiner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Steiner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steiner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steiner misses with a looping right.
Noel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Noel clinches.
Noel lands an elbow just above Steiner 's eye.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Steiner blocks the elbow strike.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steiner's defenses.
Steiner blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Noel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Steiner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Steiner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Noel wants to clinch up but Steiner keeps it at a distance.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steiner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Noel tries to clinch there but Steiner circles away.
Steiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Steiner throws a right and a left that Noel avoids nicely.
Steiner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Noel but Noel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steiner throws a hook but Noel blocks it.
Danny Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noel is looking to clinch.
Steiner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Steiner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noel is looking to clinch but Steiner is avoiding it.
Noel wants to clinch up but Steiner keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steiner misses with a few strikes there.
Noel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Steiner gets tackled into the cage by Noel. Noel maintains the clinch.
Steiner blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel misses with an elbow over the top.
Noel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steiner's brow.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Noel.
Steiner blocks an elbow strike.
Steiner content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steiner avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Steiner avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Steiner dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel lands an elbow inside that Steiner shrugs off.
Steiner dodges an elbow strike from Noel.
Steiner has Noel pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Steiner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Noel tumbling to the mat - Steiner dives into Noel's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steiner stops Noel from standing up.
Steiner trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
Noel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steiner can do to turn this around?
Steiner stands up over Noel, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Steiner throws a big right hand that misses.
Noel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Noel tries to get out of the position.
Steiner throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Noel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Steiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steiner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steiner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noel circles away quickly and effectively.
Noel is looking to counter the offense by Steiner and move into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Steiner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steiner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Noel slips under a jab from Steiner.
Noel clinches up with Steiner and pushes him back against the cage.
Noel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Steiner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steiner avoids a wild elbow strike from Noel.
Noel throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steiner avoids the elbow strike from Noel, against the cage.
Noel throws an elbow that misses.
Steiner blocks an elbow strike.
Noel lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Ricky Steiner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Noel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noel lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Noel throws an elbow but it misses.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steiner blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steiner blocks an elbow strike from Noel.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
Steiner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steiner's brow.
Noel misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Noel throws an elbow but misses.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Steiner blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Noel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Noel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Steiner's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Noel drives through and clinches with Steiner against the cage.
Noel creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Steiner's defenses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Noel just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steiner's brow.
Noel looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Noel lands an elbow inside.
Ricky Steiner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ricky Steiner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Danny Noel!
In his post fight interview, Danny Noel started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michael Amp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pip Pop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
182 lbs
8 - 2 - 1 |
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22
181 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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
8 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Amp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pip Pop!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pop takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Amp throws a hook but Pop avoids it easily.
Amp connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Pip Pop has been cut.
Amp misses with a hook. Pop ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Amp.
A left lands for Amp.
Amp misses with an uppercut.
Pop darts in looking for a takedown but Amp gets double underhooks and turns Pop into the cage.
Amp looks to land a left hand but Pop moved out of range nicely.
Pop thinks about the counter body kick.
Pop shoots in for a double leg but Amp sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pop is trying hard to land a takedown here. Amp sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Amp wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Michael Amp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pip Pop.
Amp looks to land a right hand but Pop moved out of range.
Pop takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pop drops his hands momentarily and Amp takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pop is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Amp slaps away a takedown attempt from Pop, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pop is still on wobbly legs! Can Amp finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amp cracks Pop with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Amp cracks Pop with a left hook right on the temple and Pop goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Amp lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Pop is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Amp!
Michael Amp thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charlie Cosades (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mr Steel Penn enters the cage!
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22
209 lbs
4 - 4 - 1 |
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18
213 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Cosades!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn tries to clinch
and Cosades counters with a takedown into side control.
Steel Penn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cosades wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cosades 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosades tries to stand but Steel Penn is controlling his head.
Steel Penn is looking for a sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Steel Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Steel Penn tries to clinch there but Cosades circles away.
Cosades avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cosades changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cosades slips a jab and a cross from Steel Penn.
Cosades half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mr Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Cosades counters with a shoot takedown. Steel Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cosades won't allow Steel Penn to sweep him here.
Steel Penn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cosades defends it easily.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Cosades has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Steel Penn to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Cosades is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Steel Penn pulls down on the head and he's put Cosades to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mr Steel Penn!
A victorious Mr Steel Penn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Reijo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cedric Mabuva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
280 lbs
10 - 10 - 0 |
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37
270 lbs
32 - 14 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reijo Rento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cedric Mabuva!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Mabuva lands.
It looks like Reijo Rento has been cut.
Mabuva 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.
Mabuva misses the shot to the body.
Mabuva drops Rento with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Rento looks back up at him and smiles so Mabuva waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Rento is rocked!
Rento circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Mabuva. Rento falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Mabuva!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cedric Mabuva!
A very excited looking Cedric Mabuva made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Demar Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boko Shambles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Demar Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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22
167 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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29
164 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demar Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boko Shambles!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shambles needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Shambles shoots in and bounces Jones off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Shambles from controlling successfully.
Shambles won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Shambles tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shambles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shambles looking to pass the guard.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shambles is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is looking to stand up but Shambles isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Shambles with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Shambles swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Demar Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones wants to clinch.
Shambles 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.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shambles.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Shambles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Shambles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demar Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boko Shambles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jones connects with a leg kick. Shambles looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Shambles gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shambles takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Shambles fails to land with a series of punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Shambles blocks the leg kick.
Jones feints a jab promting Shambles to slip. Jones then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Shambles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shambles.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jones is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shambles has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jones.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Shambles saw that one coming.
Shambles drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jones defends it well.
Jones throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shambles counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jones won't be happy with that.
Shambles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Shambles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones tries to bench press Shambles off him but Shambles keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shambles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jones regains half guard.
Jones keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones pushes Shambles off looking to stand but Shambles dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demar Jones dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shambles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones misses with a few strikes there.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Demar Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Shambles needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Jones pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shambles moves forwards but Jones connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jones throws a leg kick
and Shambles decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Jones's guard.
Shambles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Jones wants to stand but Shambles has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Shambles manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shambles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Shambles wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Shambles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shambles trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is pulling down on Shambles's head to control his posture.
Shambles looking to pass the guard.
Jones working a defensive guard here.
Shambles pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Shambles.
Shambles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shambles is working for an americana but Jones has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Shambles was thinking about the submission.
Jones is trying to control the position but Shambles postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shambles wants to get up but he can't break Jones's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Shambles counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shambles wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Boko Shambles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shambles drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Jones manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Shambles has Jones in his guard.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shambles is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Shambles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boko Shambles will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
And Shambles tries to counter it with a takedown but Jones pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones catches Shambles with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Shambles ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Shambles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shambles feints the counter takedown.
Jones throws a right and a left that Shambles avoids nicely.
Shambles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shambles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Shambles from controlling successfully.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Shambles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Shambles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shambles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jones is on top in guard.
Shambles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shambles wants to take a breather but Jones is having none of it.
Shambles tries to pass to full mount but Jones defends it.
Jones is pressing down on Shambles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shambles is one step ahead there.
Shambles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shambles trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Shambles advances position into side control!
Jones tries to bench press Shambles off him but Shambles keeps the position.
Shambles tries to advance position but instead Jones slips a leg back in to half guard.
Shambles trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shambles works his way into side control.
Shambles advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shambles tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Boko Shambles just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shambles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jones. Jones obviously looking to wear him down.
Jones scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Shambles misses with a straight right.
Shambles gets a double leg takedown into Jones's guard.
Jones keeping full guard, as Shambles tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shambles controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Shambles is having none of it.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Shambles advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Shambles sits in half guard.
Shambles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Shambles trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jones throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jones wants to sweep here but Shambles controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shambles advances position into side control!
Shambles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Shambles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Shambles wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Shambles tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones struggling a bit here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Shambles shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones feinted there with a counter leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jones.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A big right from Jones misses.
Shambles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Demar Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the jab.
Shambles shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demar Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Shambles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones connects with a crisp jab.
A left and a right from Jones both land. Nice combination.
Shambles scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shambles working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shambles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Demar Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jones misses with a hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shambles or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Jones tries to counter by clinching up but Shambles breaks away and moves out of range.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Shambles counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Shambles trying to control from half guard but Jones is working away.
Jones moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shambles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Shambles trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Shambles wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Shambles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones scores with a three punch combo!
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Jones does no damage.
Shambles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones throws a right hand that Shambles ducks under and follows up with a left that Shambles also avoids with ease.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shambles.
Jones lands a leg kick that knocks Shambles off balance momentarily.
Shambles scores with a takedown into Jones's guard.
Shambles won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Shambles tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shambles trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has a closed guard, preventing Shambles from standing up.
Jones is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Shambles from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shambles tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shambles checks it well.
Shambles is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Shambles bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jones, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
No joy there for Jones, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Shambles changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones misses with a combination
and Shambles counters with a takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Jones is right now.
Shambles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jones tries to buck Shambles off but Shambles is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Demar Jones.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 46:49
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 49:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Demar Jones!
Demar Jones is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Gullit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Honza Kucera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ruud Gullit!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Honza Kucera!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gullit throws a series of punches but Kucera moves out of range.
Kucera with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kucera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gullit is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Gullit throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kucera shoots in but no luck this time.
Gullit went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kucera lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kucera thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Gullit if he has to take too many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gullit throws a nice looking combination but Kucera bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A head kick misses from Kucera.
Gullit 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gullit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kucera counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kucera.
Kucera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gullit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kucera has managed to get both his arms back between Gullit's legs - danger averted.
Kucera 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kucera wants to pass the guard but Gullit is keeping the position.
Gullit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gullit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kucera not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kucera is pushing down on Gullit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gullit is fighting to maintain full guard but Kucera has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gullit is trying to maintain the position but Kucera is very close to passing his half guard.
Gullit manages to get to full guard.
Kucera stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gullit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gullit working for a triangle but Kucera defends it easily.
Kucera looking to pass the guard.
Kucera content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kucera wants to pass the guard but Gullit is keeping the position.
Gullit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kucera defends it easily.
Kucera got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gullit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kucera has managed to get both his arms back between Gullit's legs - danger averted.
Gullit trying to keep a closed guard but Kucera is proving a slippery customer.
Gullit wants to stand and escape but Kucera is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kucera throws a head kick that misses.
Gullit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kucera.
An inside leg kick lands from Kucera.
Kucera goes for a double leg but Gullit avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Gullit continues to drive forward.
An attempted straight right counter from Gullit misses the target.
Kucera dives in for a single leg takedown but Gullit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Gullit seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Ruud Gullit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
Gullit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gullit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gullit throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Honza Kucera will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Gullit throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kucera tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gullit swivels and escapes.
Gullit lands a left and a right that send Kucera crashing to the mat, dazed. Gullit thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Honza Kucera has been cut.
Gullit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kucera connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kucera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gullit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gullit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It looked like Gullit was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ruud Gullit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Honza Kucera.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kucera with a poor takedown
and Gullit counters with a stiff right hand.
Gullit tries to bum rush Kucera with a series of wild strikes but Kucera uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gullit thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Kucera tries to counter it with a takedown but Gullit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kucera fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gullit appears to be looking for a big counter.
A good leg kick by Kucera.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gullit jabs at Kucera's body.
Ruud Gullit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gullit fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kucera on the side of the head.
Kucera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kucera closes the distance and clinches up with Gullit, looking for a takedown. Kucera pushes Gullit against the cage but Gullit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gullit is looking for a counter combo.
Gullit avoids a kick to the body.
Kucera throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kucera takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gullit throws an overhand right that lands on Kucera's shoulder, as Kucera tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gullit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oooooh!!! Gullit has knocked Kucera down with a huge combo! Gullit steps away and waves a wobbly Kucera back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ruud Gullit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kucera staying out of range there.
Gullit swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kucera tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kucera is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Gullit moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Gullit!
Ruud Gullit is the new bantamweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ruud Gullit waved his t-shirt featuring Kemists ↑ 5x160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
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