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Hilo Fight 180 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Killer Clown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that George Mendez has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily George Mendez seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Killer Clown!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clown slips a straight right by Mendez.
Mendez misses with an uppercut.
Clown manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mendez on his heels. He'll look to pass Mendez's guard now, I'm sure.
Mendez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clown is controlling him.
Clown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Clown presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mendez after a bit of a struggle.
Clown is working for takedown but Mendez is calmly controlling the position for now.
Clown wants a takedown.
George Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Killer Clown.
Mendez manages to break the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Mendez. That snapped Clown's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Clown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good shot there by Mendez.
Mendez throws an overhand right that lands on Clown's shoulder, as Clown tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez looks to land a left hand but Clown moved out of range nicely.
Clown wants to clinch.
Clown has a takedown stuffed.
Mendez stuffs the takedown attempt from Clown. Clown gets slowly back to his feet.
Mendez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendez but Mendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mendez swivels and escapes.
George Mendez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clown misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mendez to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Mendez misses.
Clown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Clown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mendez but Mendez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mendez uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clown has his takedown stuffed
and Mendez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Clown is rocked!
Mendez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mendez darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Clown's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Mendez before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Mendez!
Our winner, George Mendez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Geoff Sanburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanburg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Black Sabbath - War Pigs kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Geoff Sanburg is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maxwell Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geoff Sanburg!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanburg moves out of range as Rubin throws a body kick.
Sanburg misses with a head kick.
Rubin wants to clinch up but Sanburg keeps it at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Sanburg there.
Sanburg tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rubin swivels and escapes.
Sanburg dives in and grabs Rubin's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rubin pushes down on Sanburg's head and hops out.
Rubin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rubin checks a leg kick nicely.
Rubin throws out a loose jab but Sanburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rubin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rubin misses with a low kick.
Rubin just misses with a punch to the body.
Rubin misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Rubin moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanburg.
Sanburg connects with a solid leg kick.
Sanburg connects with an inside leg kick.
Sanburg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rubin tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sanburg manages to circle out of the way.
We've been told by Rubin's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy - Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sanburg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sanburg tries to control but Rubin manages to take his back.
Sanburg can't escape the position.
Rubin looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Rubin lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Rubin.
Rubin throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Rubin connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sanburg to escape the position.
Sanburg is really stuck here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubin scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Sanburg is looking for a way out.
Rubin cracks Sanburg with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Sanburg from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Sanburg is covering up but some of the strikes from Rubin are getting through and doing damage.
Rubin throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanburg is taking damage to the body and head.
Sanburg is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rubin is landing with strikes from the back.
Rubin is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sanburg. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Rubin punches Sanburg on the ear.
Rubin is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Sanburg up.
Rubin looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Sanburg taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maxwell Rubin!
Maxwell Rubin really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Four Aces Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Geoff Sanburg was interviewed post fight and said 'Butt cheeks....'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between No Name Yet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cliff Biff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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193 lbs
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210 lbs
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, No Name Yet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cliff Biff!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yet throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yet sets himself, and Biff steps forward looking for the clinch! Yet avoids it this time.
No Name Yet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biff jabs Yet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yet misses with a combination
and Biff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice body punch from Biff.
Yet closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Biff's guard.
Yet stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Biff tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yet swivels and escapes.
Biff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biff trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yet is one step ahead there.
Biff controls Yet momentarily but Yet frees himself.
Biff keeping moving, preventing Yet from controlling successfully.
Yet controlling from the top position.
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.
Yet seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Biff for as long as he can get away with.
Biff looking to control.
Yet throws a big elbow that misses.
Biff has his foot on Yet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yet works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yet stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Biff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Yet scores with a takedown into Biff's guard.
Yet gets to his feet - Biff follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet clinches up with Biff and pushes him back against the cage.
Yet is trying to trip Biff. He has hold of a leg but Biff is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Yet persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Biff is trying to control the position but Yet postures up.
Biff escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yet passes Biff's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Yet prevents Biff from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yet wants to control but Biff is keeping him busy.
Yet prevents Biff from standing back up.
Biff is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yet controlling the pace.
Yet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yet is trying to control the action in half guard but Biff is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yet trying to control from Biff's half guard. Biff has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Yet stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
No Name Yet dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Biff gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yet looking to sit in guard and control but Biff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Biff's guard.
Yet throws a strike but Biff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yet on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yet tries to get out of the position.
Biff trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yet looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yet has his foot on Biff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Biff works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biff pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yet is keeping the position for now.
Yet keeping moving, preventing Biff from controlling successfully.
Yet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biff can do to turn this around?
Yet is trying to control the position but Biff postures up.
Yet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Biff on the ground.
Biff wants to control from the top but Yet keeps moving.
Yet 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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Biff flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Biff missing with punches from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yet stops Biff from getting back to his feet.
Biff slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yet got a little sloppy there for a moment and Biff has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yet has managed to get both his arms back between Biff's legs - danger averted.
Yet slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
No Name Yet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yet gets to his feet - Biff follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Biff on his heels. He'll look to pass Biff's guard now, I'm sure.
Yet stopping the sweep attempt from Biff.
Biff keeping moving, preventing Yet from controlling successfully.
Biff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Yet defends well.
Biff trying to keep a closed guard but Yet is proving a slippery customer.
Yet looking to sit in guard and control but Biff gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biff trying to control but Yet is working from the bottom.
Biff wanted to stand there but Yet had control of the position.
Biff trying to control the position from guard on top but Yet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yet pulls Biff in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet is striking off his back. Biff thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that No Name Yet 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. This is the final round!
Yet looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Biff!
Yet throwing strikes but Biff manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Biff controlling the position.
Yet tries to bench press Biff off him but Biff keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biff wants to stand but Yet has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Yet wants to sweep here but Biff controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yet keeping moving, preventing Biff from controlling successfully.
Yet has a closed guard, preventing Biff from standing up.
Biff trying to control but Yet is working from the bottom.
Yet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Biff passes into half guard.
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.
Biff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yet keeps working.
Yet tries to roll over but Biff keeps him under control.
Yet trying to hold on to Biff's head to control him but Biff postures up.
Yet is holding on to half guard well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biff is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Yet defends it well.
Yet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Biff pulls his head out easily.
Yet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Biff is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Biff gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Yet to score an easy takedown into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yet is one step ahead there.
Our spies down at at Araba Fenice inform us that Biff has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Biff keeping moving, preventing Yet from controlling successfully.
Biff working a defensive guard but Yet manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Yet laying and praying for a moment but Biff takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
No Name Yet showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yet, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... No Name Yet!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Denver Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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182 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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World class MT
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jaan Jalgratas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Denver Washington!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jalgratas is positioning himself well to prevent Washington advancing to mount.
Washington is just content to waste time from the top position. Jalgratas takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Washington wants to pass the guard but Jalgratas is keeping the position.
Jalgratas is pulling down on Washington's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Washington forces his way into half guard.
Jalgratas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Hilo Training Center, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Washington trying to pass the guard but Jalgratas defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas tries to get to full guard but Washington has control of the leg.
Jalgratas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though.
Washington working the head and body with strikes.
Washington is keen to just control but Jalgratas is a slippery customer.
Washington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jalgratas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Washington trying to control from half guard but Jalgratas is working away.
Washington misses with a head shot. Jalgratas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jalgratas trying to control the position.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jalgratas throws a series of strikes that have Washington backpedaling.
It looks like Denver Washington has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington has Jalgratas up against the cage in a clinch.
Jalgratas lands with a left to the head.
Washington prevents a body shot from Jalgratas.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jalgratas is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Washington is defending well for now.
Jalgratas gets underhooks to prevent Washington's takedown attempt.
Jalgratas keeps control of Washington as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Washington manages to break the clinch.
Jalgratas misses with a two punch combination.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Jalgratas to counter with a crisp jab.
Washington darts in and clinches Jalgratas up against the cage.
Washington tries to land knees in the clinch but Jalgratas avoids the damage to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jalgratas to keep the fight standing.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Jalgratas taking a breather.
Washington tries to score a body lock takedown but Jalgratas shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Washington tries to pull guard but Jalgratas holds him up against the cage and eventually Washington drops back down to his feet.
Washington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Jalgratas landing knees to the body.
Jalgratas creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Jalgratas stalling in the clinch but Washington improves position.
Nice body punch from Washington - that landed with a thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jalgratas is pressed up against the cage. Washington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jalgratas down to the mat. Jalgratas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jalgratas gets a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Washington drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jalgratas pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jalgratas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaan Jalgratas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Jalgratas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaan Jalgratas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt - Jalgratas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jalgratas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
As Washington looks to move away, Jalgratas throws a big counter combo bu Washington just gets out of the way.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Jalgratas is just out of range.
Jalgratas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Washington to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Washington throws an elbow that misses. Jalgratas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Washington's guard. Nice move by Jalgratas!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington looking for a guillotine here but Jalgratas defends easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Washington trying to keep a closed guard but Jalgratas is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jalgratas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington looking for a sweep. Not yet Washington, not yet.
Jalgratas trying to control the position from guard on top but Washington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington fails with the takedown.
Jaan Jalgratas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington darts in and clinches Jalgratas up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jalgratas.
Jalgratas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jalgratas scores with a nice hook to the head.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jalgratas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Washington.
Jalgratas throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
Washington will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jaan Jalgratas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Denver Washington.
Horrible takedown attempt by Washington or perhaps it was just good defense by Jalgratas, which made it look bad.
As Washington backs away, Jalgratas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington clinches up with Jalgratas and pushes him back against the cage.
Washington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Washington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jalgratas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Washington is looking to break free of the clinch but Jalgratas has double underhooks.
Washington is trying to break the clinch but Jalgratas is controlling him.
Jalgratas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Come on Jalgratas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaan Jalgratas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Washington has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Jalgratas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jalgratas looking very determined here, making life difficult for Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Denver Washington will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Denver Washington's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Jalgratas throws a leg kick but Washington moved away.
Jalgratas throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Washington! But no joy.
Washington scores with a takedown into Jalgratas's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Washington working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jalgratas keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Jalgratas keeping full guard, as Washington tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jalgratas trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jalgratas is on top in guard.
Jalgratas prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jalgratas controls the pace.
Jalgratas trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom.
Washington not looking particularly offensive just 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.
Washington pulls Jalgratas in close to his closed guard and prevents Jalgratas from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Washington scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jalgratas is looking to clinch but Washington is avoiding it.
Jalgratas with a jab.
Washington darts in looking for a takedown but Jalgratas gets double underhooks and turns Washington into the cage.
Jalgratas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Washington.
Jalgratas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Washington darts in and clinches Jalgratas up against the cage.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Washington on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas trying to stall but Washington improves his position.
Washington has Jalgratas pressed against the cage, preventing Jalgratas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Washington working hard to break the clinch.
Jalgratas tries to land a knee to the head but Washington blocks with his arms.
Jalgratas throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jalgratas tries to land knees in the clinch but Washington avoids the damage to the body.
Washington trying to stall but Jalgratas improves his position.
Washington prevents a body shot from Jalgratas.
Washington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Washington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jalgratas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jalgratas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jalgratas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Washington on the side of the head.
Washington feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Washington trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Jalgratas manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jalgratas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jalgratas wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving.
Washington throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Washington is on top in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Washington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
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 Jaan Jalgratas.
I think Jalgratas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jaan Jalgratas!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kazaki Fujita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benjamin Grundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fujita comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica-Enter Sandman. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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42
286 lbs
39 - 22 - 0 |
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186 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
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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
39 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazaki Fujita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benjamin Grundy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fujita misses with a two punch combination.
Grundy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grundy wants it to stay on the feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Grundy.
Fujita stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fujita is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Grundy has managed to clinch.
Grundy lands a nice knee to the body.
Grundy comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Kazaki Fujita has been cut.
Grundy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Fujita up against the cage.
Fujita breaks from the clinch.
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Fujita is trying to break the clinch but Grundy is controlling him.
Fujita is looking to break free of the clinch but Grundy has double underhooks.
Fujita pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Grundy as Fujita shoots in.
Grundy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fujita paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujita fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fujita tests Grundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fujita seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Grundy is looking to clinch.
Grundy 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.
Fujita throws a head kick that misses.
Fujita looks to land a right hand but Grundy moved out of range.
Grundy clinches up with Fujita and pushes him back against the cage.
Fujita's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grundy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fujita tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Grundy counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Benjamin Grundy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fujita misses with a straight right.
Good leg kick by Grundy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Fujita takes an elbow to the temple.
Fujita is trying to push Grundy away but Grundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fujita backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fujita is trying to break the clinch but Grundy has him pressed against the cage.
Fujita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grundy smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kazaki Fujita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fujita pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grundy feints a counter leg kick.
Fujita tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grundy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fujita somewhat.
Fujita backing away here, and Grundy unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fujita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fujita doesn't manage to clinch there - Grundy circles away.
Grundy throws a body kick that misses.
Fujita tried to counter with a leg kick but Grundy avoided it.
Grundy throws a head kick that Fujita semi-blocks.
Fujita gets tackled into the cage by Grundy. Grundy maintains the clinch.
Grundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujita breaks from the clinch.
Fujita avoids the head kick by Grundy.
Grundy avoids the body shot from Fujita.
Grundy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fujita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Fujita misses.
Grundy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Grundy lands a good knee to the midsection. Fujita won't want to take too many of those.
Grundy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujita's efforts to push away.
Grundy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujita's efforts to push away.
Grundy missing with knees to the body.
Fujita tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grundy smiles and moves away.
Grundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grundy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Grundy.
Grundy throws an elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Grundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grundy misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Grundy.
Fujita takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grundy swings wildly with an uppercut but Fujita uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grundy lands an uppercut.
Grundy lands an elbow inside.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
A shot in the inside from Grundy.
Grundy has Fujita pressed against the cage, preventing Fujita from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grundy throws a punch but it's blocked by Fujita.
Fujita doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fujita avoids a wild elbow strike from Grundy.
Grundy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Grundy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Grundy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazaki Fujita's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grundy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fujita looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Grundy tries to clinch there but Fujita circles away.
A big right from Fujita misses.
Fujita blocks a head kick by Grundy.
Grundy thumps Fujita with a low kick.
Grundy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fujita. That did some damage!
Grundy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Grundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fujita.
Fujita fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grundy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fujita looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fujita avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fujita swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fujita misses with a two punch combination.
Fujita moves in looking to clinch but Grundy pushes him off.
Fujita gets tackled into the cage by Grundy. Grundy maintains the clinch.
Fujita blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grundy lands an elbow just above Fujita 's eye.
Grundy lands a right hand.
Fujita breaks from the clinch.
Grundy clinches up against the cage.
Grundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Grundy on the inside.
Grundy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fujita is trying to push Grundy away but Grundy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grundy is leaning against Fujita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fujita throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grundy unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fujita lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Grundy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Fujita's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grundy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grundy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The referee calls for Grundy to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Grundy lands a body punch.
Grundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grundy stalling the fight.
Fujita is looking to break free of the clinch but Grundy has double underhooks.
Fujita is trying to break free.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grundy.
Grundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grundy pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grundy landing knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Grundy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Grundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujita tries to break the clinch but Grundy is controlling the position.
Fujita tries to circle away but Grundy has him pinned against the cage.
Grundy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fujita backwards.
Grundy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grundy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fujita's efforts to push away.
A short right from Grundy on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grundy.
Grundy unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fujita trying to land knees to the body.
Grundy is leaning against Fujita and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Grundy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fujita in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Grundy lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fujita blocks an elbow strike from Grundy.
Fujita can't break the clinch.
Grundy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy lands a shoulder strike.
Grundy lands an elbow just above Fujita 's eye.
Grundy misses with the head strike.
Grundy lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Grundy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grundy lands an elbow that stopped Fujita in his tracks for a moment.
Grundy lands an elbow inside that Fujita shrugs off.
Fujita wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short uppercut from Grundy.
Fujita is rocked!
Grundy stalling against the cage.
Oh Fujita is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grundy lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Fujita to his knees! Grundy keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benjamin Grundy!
An out of breath Benjamin Grundy thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marko Hanttonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamba's entrance music is Here Comes The Hotstepper. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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270 lbs
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240 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Mamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marko Hanttonen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanttonen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hanttonen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hanttonen wants it to stay on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamba is defended easily by Hanttonen.
Mamba fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Mamba. 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.
Mamba misses with a left hand
and Hanttonen counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Bobby Mamba has been cut.
Mamba looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanttonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mamba.
Mamba attempts a counter takedown but Hanttonen avoids it well and moves away.
Hanttonen misses with a hook.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanttonen misses with a looping right.
Mamba tries to counter with a takedown but Hanttonen is quick to defend against it.
Mamba changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hanttonen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hanttonen 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.
Mamba fails to land a wild elbow strike.
You can see the frustration on Hanttonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mamba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mamba tries to advance to mount but Hanttonen instead regains half guard.
Mamba content to control rather than advance.
Mamba throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hanttonen to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba stands and throws Hanttonen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mamba works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mamba wants to control but Hanttonen is keeping him busy.
Hanttonen is trying to escape the position but Mamba is controlling the position.
The strikes coming from Mamba are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen is trying to get back to half guard.
Mamba controls the position.
Hanttonen is looking for a sweep.
Mamba content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamba trying to control the action but Hanttonen is working from the bottom.
Hanttonen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
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.
Mamba trying to control the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mamba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Hanttonen's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamba postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mamba dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mamba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A jab from Hanttonen misses.
Mamba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanttonen sprawls and moves away.
Mamba avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mamba walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanttonen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mamba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanttonen.
Mamba drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanttonen sprawls and moves away.
Mamba fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanttonen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanttonen looks for the body kick but Mamba saw that one coming.
Mamba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hanttonen just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamba half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mamba gets a takedown into half guard.
Mamba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mamba prevents Hanttonen from improving his position.
Mamba not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba trying to mount his opponent but Hanttonen defends it.
Hanttonen wants to control but Mamba is keeping busy.
Mamba wants to pass to mount but Hanttonen is defending the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hanttonen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mamba.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanttonen throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hanttonen.
Hanttonen is looking to slow Mamba down with leg kicks.
Mamba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hanttonen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mamba somewhat.
Hanttonen lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hanttonen takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamba swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanttonen.
Mamba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Mamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamba looking to score a takedown here. Hanttonen is defending well but Mamba drives through and ends up in Hanttonen's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanttonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mamba seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mamba won't allow Hanttonen to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bobby Mamba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bobby Mamba's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Hanttonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mamba's calf.
Hanttonen gets caught napping as Mamba dives in and scores a takedown. Hanttonen manages to retain guard.
Bobby Mamba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mamba wants to control from the top but Hanttonen keeps moving.
Mamba 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba passes Hanttonen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mamba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanttonen is trying to get back to full guard.
Mamba not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mamba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mamba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mamba throws a leg kick
letting Hanttonen counter with a right hand.
Hanttonen lands with an uppercut that bounces Mamba off the cage and back into range.
Mamba blocks a jab.
Marko Hanttonen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanttonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hanttonen throws a one two combo.
Marko Hanttonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mamba looks to throw the jab but Hanttonen is out of range.
Mamba shoots in for a takedown but Hanttonen shows good takedown defense.
Hanttonen thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba has a takedown stuffed.
Hanttonen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mamba.
Mamba attempts a counter takedown but Hanttonen avoids it well and moves away.
Mamba closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mamba lands in his opponent's guard.
Hanttonen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mamba.
Mamba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanttonen wants to sweep here but Mamba controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanttonen is trying to control the position but Mamba postures up.
Mamba wants to pass the guard but Hanttonen is keeping the position.
Hanttonen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mamba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanttonen is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanttonen throws a leg kick
and Mamba counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mamba.
Mamba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hanttonen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hanttonen can't keep his opponent in guard - Mamba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Mamba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mamba, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mamba!
Bobby Mamba thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pimbo Tights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelly Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tights comes into the arena with Mama Gon Knock You Out! blaring out of the sound system. Haynes has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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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
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pimbo Tights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelly Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Haynes is defended easily by Tights.
Tights tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Haynes paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab lands there for Tights.
Haynes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Haynes closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tights did well to prevent Haynes getting side control.
Haynes is pressing down on Tights's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tights is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haynes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haynes scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haynes connects with a nice short shot to Tights's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haynes maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Tights could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Haynes has cracked it and Tights is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Haynes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nelly Haynes!
Nelly Haynes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubicon Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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152 lbs
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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
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubicon Brandy!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandy is looking to slow Nexus down with leg kicks.
Nexus throws a low kick but Brandy avoids it.
Brandy with the counter takedown but Nexus avoids it easily.
Nexus lands with an overhand left.
Nexus misses with a body shot.
Nexus jabs at Brandy's body.
Brandy thows a leg kick but Nexus checks it
and Nexus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brandy thinking.
Nexus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandy moves away.
Nexus checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nexus. Brandy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brandy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandy feints and then cracks Nexus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Nexus down.
Nexus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nexus throws out a loose jab but Brandy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandy manages to avoid it.
Brandy with the counter takedown but Nexus avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandy drops his hands momentarily and Nexus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brandy scores with a nice body kick.
Nexus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandy.
Brandy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nexus's sensitive parts.
Nexus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandy manages to avoid it.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus throws a nice looking combination but Brandy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandy.
Brandy avoids the body shot from Nexus.
Nexus takes a swing at Brandy's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Nexus. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus slips under a jab from Brandy.
Brandy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
A good leg kick by Brandy.
Nexus throws a body punch but Brandy moves out of range.
A big right from Nexus misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandy.
And Brandy tries to counter it with a takedown but Nexus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brandy stuns Nexus with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nexus scores with a jab.
Nexus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandy moves away from the strike by Nexus.
Nexus stuns Brandy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandy was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nexus checks a low kick from Brandy.
Brandy throws a shot from downtown. Nexus moves away and avoids it.
Nexus looks to land a combination but Brandy avoids it well.
Brandy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nexus takes a swing at Brandy's ribcage but misses.
Nice takedown defense from Nexus. No joy for Brandy on that attempt.
The fighters circling - Nexus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nexus takes a step back to recover.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandy.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandy.
Nexus steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Brandy. That one must have hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nexus counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nexus catches Brandy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brandy slips a jab from Nexus.
Nexus throws a shot from downtown. Brandy moves away and avoids it.
Nexus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nexus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandy.
A big right from Nexus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nexus. Brandy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nexus blocks the body kick.
Nexus misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nexus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brandy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nexus is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brandy is stalling in the full guard.
Nexus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brandy can do to turn this around?
Nexus trying to control the position here.
Brandy postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandy slips nicely into half guard.
Nexus wants to control but Brandy is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nexus is looking to control Brandy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nexus avoid being mounted?
Nexus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nexus is working hard here to advance position.
Brandy controlling the action here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Nexus is holding on to half guard well.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nexus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nexus misses with a few strikes there.
Brandy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brandy throws a series of punches but Nexus avoids them all with ease.
Brandy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Brandy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nexus's legs.
Nexus tries to improve position but can't.
Brandy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Nexus's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brandy throws an elbow but Nexus slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brandy wants to control but Nexus is keeping him busy.
Nexus manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nexus preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nexus's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are battling for position here. Nexus manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandy trying to control the position from guard on top but Nexus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nexus is trying to keep Brandy in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nexus fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A good leg kick by Brandy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubicon Brandy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Brandy jabs Nexus right on the nose. Nexus blinks but takes it well.
Brandy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nexus slips under a jab from Brandy.
Brandy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nexus ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nexus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nexus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nexus lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nexus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandy lands the left hand.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Brandy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Brandy - just one landing.
Nexus is looking to wear down Brandy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brandy throws a jab but it's blocked by Nexus.
Nexus scores with a body shot.
Nexus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nexus misses with a looping left.
Nexus fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Brandy tries to counter it with a takedown but Nexus pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Nexus.
Nexus lands with an overhand left.
A shot to the liver by Brandy. Beautiful body shot.
Nexus digs a good hook to Brandy's body.
Brandy throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brandy counters with a shoot takedown. Nexus fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nexus is keeping the position for now.
Brandy trying to control but Nexus is working from the bottom.
Nexus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nexus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brandy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brandy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandy stays in close to Nexus's body and controls the position.
Brandy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Brandy stopping the sweep attempt from Nexus.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Brandy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brandy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nexus's sensitive parts.
No luck for Brandy with that takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Nexus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandy tries for a takedown but Nexus circles away easily
and Nexus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Brandy is predictable there
and Nexus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nexus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brandy feints the counter takedown.
Donk. Nexus catches Brandy right on the button with a cross.
Brandy throws a leg kick which misses Nexus's front leg but catches the back leg as Nexus tries to avoid it.
Brandy looks to land a body kick but Nexus moved away.
Nexus shoots in for a takedown but Brandy shows good takedown defense.
Nexus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandy scores with a hook.
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!
Brandy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nexus.
Brandy gets the takedown into side control.
Brandy lands a few punches from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rubicon Brandy.
I think Brandy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubicon Brandy!
During a confident post fight interview, Rubicon Brandy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Galaxy Nexus spoke after the fight, saying 'Close to retirement now, been at the top a long time considering how average I am.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arvydas Sabonis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sabonis comes into a darkened arena with his song building. James Brown - Superbad kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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230 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Arvydas Sabonis!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sabonis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shimazu blocks a head kick by Sabonis.
Shimazu tries to clinch but Sabonis moves out of range.
A nice side step and Sabonis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sabonis misses with a wild body shot.
Shimazu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Shimazu closes the distance and clinches.
Shimazu lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabonis.
Sabonis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knees to the body from Shimazu.
Shimazu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabonis.
Shimazu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sabonis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sabonis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shimazu.
Our sources have told us that Shimazu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Shimazu misses with a knee strike.
Sabonis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shimazu walks into a straight right hand from Sabonis.
Shimazu tries to clinch but Sabonis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sabonis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shimazu throws out a loose jab but Sabonis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shimazu looks to throw the jab but Sabonis is out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sabonis lands a right hand.
We've been informed that Sabonis has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Shimazu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabonis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shimazu misses with a knee to the head.
Sabonis is trying to pull guard but Shimazu has him pressed against the cage.
Sabonis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut there from Shimazu.
Sabonis gets a clinch.
Shimazu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shimazu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shimazu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sabonis blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sabonis blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Sabonis on the inside.
Sabonis blocks an uppercut.
Sabonis lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shimazu backwards.
Shimazu lands a nice knee to the body.
Shimazu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sabonis gets through Shimazu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shimazu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shimazu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabonis.
Shimazu trying to land knees to the body.
Sabonis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sabonis struggles to land a body shot inside as Shimazu controls his hands.
Shimazu tries to land a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks with his arms.
Sabonis blocks an uppercut.
Sabonis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sabonis.
Sabonis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sabonis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sabonis jumps into guard, dragging Shimazu to the mat.
Sabonis wants to sweep but no luck.
Shimazu pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sabonis is keeping the position for now.
Sabonis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sabonis looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shimazu preventing the sweep.
Shimazu 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.
Shimazu stands up over Sabonis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Shimazu wants to work for an arm triangle but Sabonis is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sabonis wants to control but Shimazu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shimazu is keen to just control but Sabonis is a slippery customer.
Sabonis is trying to get back to full guard.
Shimazu is working for a submission of some sort.
Sabonis wants to get back to full guard.
Sabonis looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shimazu trying to control the action but Sabonis is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that William Shimazu 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.
Shimazu walks into a stiff left hand from Sabonis.
Sabonis throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shimazu.
Sabonis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Shimazu is able to avoid easily.
Sabonis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shimazu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sabonis throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shimazu tries to clinch up.
Shimazu wants to clinch but Sabonis slips to the side
and Sabonis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sabonis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Shimazu.
Shimazu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sabonis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shimazu manages to avoid it.
Shimazu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sabonis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shimazu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shimazu looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shimazu tries to clinch there but Sabonis circles away.
Shimazu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shimazu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sabonis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shimazu wants to clinch.
Shimazu throws a hook to the side of Sabonis's head but Sabonis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sabonis slips under a jab.
Shimazu misses with an uppercut. Sabonis saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Sabonis. Those never looked like landing.
Shimazu has managed to clinch.
Shimazu tries to work over Sabonis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shimazu lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shimazu misses with some punches.
Shimazu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
William Shimazu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shimazu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sabonis's brow.
Sabonis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shimazu misses with a low kick as Sabonis jumps back.
Sabonis throws a body shot but no joy.
Shimazu checks a leg kick.
Shimazu misses with a hook.
Shimazu throws a big shot that misses.
Shimazu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sabonis under the eye.
Sabonis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shimazu was well out of range. Poor timing from Sabonis.
Arvydas Sabonis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jab, jab by Shimazu - just one landing.
Sabonis closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Shimazu ducks right into an uppercut from Sabonis.
Shimazu tries to clinch but Sabonis moves out of range.
Nice body kick from Shimazu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu blocks a leg kick.
Shimazu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sabonis. Sabonis obviously looking to wear him down.
Sabonis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
William Shimazu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shimazu is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shimazu is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Shimazu misses with a straight right.
Sabonis feints a counter leg kick.
Sabonis keeps the fight on the outside.
Shimazu wants to clinch.
Shimazu clinches up with Sabonis and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sabonis.
Sabonis lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu tries to land a knee to the head but Sabonis blocks with his arms.
Shimazu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sabonis pushes Shimazu against the cage. Sabonis is working some dirty boxing. Sabonis pushes off with a quick right hook! Shimazu goes down! Shimazu tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Sabonis moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arvydas Sabonis!
A victorious Arvydas Sabonis 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Bornas Lopette (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lopette kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Back from the dead. Dynamite has chosen Pet as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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202 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bornas Lopette!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopette scores with a nice head shot.
Dynamite connects with the punch.
Lopette moves out of range of the body kick.
Lopette scores with a spinning back kick!
Lopette ducks under a wild hook from Dynamite.
Lopette throws a head kick that misses.
Dynamite looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Some bone on bone action there as Lopette checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A head kick by Lopette misses
and Dynamite cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopette uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dynamite.
Lopette with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lopette gets tackled into the cage by Dynamite. Dynamite maintains the clinch.
Dynamite tries to land knees in the clinch but Lopette avoids the damage to the body.
Lopette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dynamite is defending well for now.
Our sources have told us that Lopette has been working on his elbows in the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dynamite takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Black Dynamite has been cut.
Lopette lands a left hand.
Dynamite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lopette is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dynamite is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Lopette fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lopette.
Lopette blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dynamite misses with a body punch.
Dynamite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Dynamite.
Come on Dynamite - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lopette missing with knees to the body.
Dynamite blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dynamite takes a shot to the head.
Dynamite tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lopette avoids it.
A nice left hand lands by Lopette.
Dynamite connects with a knee to the head.
Dynamite trying to land knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Lopette.
Lopette tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dynamite looking to throw knees to the head but Lopette is blocking nicely.
Dynamite misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lopette.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette lands a nice knee to the body.
Lopette avoiding damage as Dynamite throws knees to the body.
Dynamite on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopette has Dynamite pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lopette pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Dynamite tumbling to the mat - Lopette dives into Dynamite's guard.
Lopette missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lopette wants to control from the top but Dynamite keeps moving.
Lopette sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dynamite's guard.
Lopette trying to control from half guard but Dynamite is working away.
Dynamite is trying to maintain the position but Lopette is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lopette.
Lopette scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lopette thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lopette is controlling the pace.
Dynamite controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Dynamite is looking to improve his position.
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.
Lopette moves into full mount! Dynamite won't be happy about that!
Dynamite is desperately trying to improve his position but Lopette has a good base and remains in mount.
Lopette lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Dynamite regains half guard.
Dynamite is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lopette wants to control but Dynamite is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bornas Lopette dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Black Dynamite's cut.
That's time! Lopette's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dynamite.
Lopette is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dynamite can do to turn this around?
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lopette.
Lopette uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dynamite.
Lopette ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lopette blocks a head kick by Dynamite.
Lopette scores with the left hand. Dynamite knows he should have avoided that one.
Dynamite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lopette thuds his shin into the meat of Dynamite's side.
Dynamite throws a shot from downtown. Lopette moves away and avoids it.
Dynamite pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dynamite on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite throws an overhand right that lands on Lopette's shoulder, as Lopette tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lopette.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lopette. That's going to slow Dynamite down.
Lopette misses with a body kick.
Lopette connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopette lands a glancing blow to the side of Dynamite's head.
A swing and a miss from Lopette.
Lopette lunges at Dynamite with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dynamite's hand.
Dynamite cracks Lopette with a good jab.
Lopette goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dynamite throws a lazy right hand but Lopette sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lopette tried to counter with a leg kick but Dynamite avoided it.
Dynamite slips a straight right by Lopette.
Lopette gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dynamite.
Dynamite takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lopette lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dynamite will feel that in the morning.
Dynamite on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lopette. Lopette obviously looking to wear him down.
Dynamite throws a hook but Lopette avoids it easily.
Lopette takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lopette avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a body shot but no joy.
Lopette throws a quick counter kick to the body but Dynamite avoids it.
Dynamite rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lopette connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lopette thuds his shin into the meat of Dynamite's side.
Lopette is looking to slow Dynamite down with leg kicks.
Lopette takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dynamite misses with a left hand
and Lopette cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lopette connects with a nice looking jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lopette.
Lopette misses with a wild combination.
Dynamite misses the shot to the body.
Dynamite explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dynamite throws a lazy uppercut
and Lopette counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dynamite lunges at Lopette with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lopette's hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lopette throws out a leg kick but Dynamite moves out of range and Lopette only half commits.
Dynamite misses with a hook
and Lopette counters with a straight right hand.
Dynamite throws a right hand that Lopette ducks under and follows up with a left that Lopette also avoids with ease.
Dynamite misses with an attempted mid kick.
A slow jab from Dynamite misses its intended target.
Dynamite scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dynamite walks into a jab.
Dynamite takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lopette bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dynamite's head.
Dynamite is rocked!
Lopette throws out a powerful jab.
Dynamite is still on wobbly legs! Can Lopette finish him?
Dynamite misses with a right hand
and Lopette scores with a counter punch that sends Dynamite to the canvas! Lopette smells blood - he's punishing Dynamite with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dynamite has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bornas Lopette!
Bornas Lopette retains his middleweight title!
Bornas Lopette took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sun-Tzu for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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