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Hilo Fight league 182 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jay Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Latka Gravas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunter comes to the cage accompanied by Cyprus Hill - Hits From the Bong. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
31 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Latka Gravas!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Hunter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gravas is trying to defend but Hunter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunter is controlling the pace.
Gravas gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Hunter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gravas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunter has managed to get both his arms back between Gravas's legs - danger averted.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Gravas controls Hunter momentarily but Hunter frees himself.
Hunter throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Hunter has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Gravas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gravas checks a leg kick.
Gravas wants to counter with a clinch but Hunter pushes him away.
The crowd cheers as Hunter lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gravas doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a solid leg kick but Gravas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunter.
It seemed like Gravas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gravas's guard.
Hunter throws a big right hand that misses.
Gravas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hunter controls the pace.
Gravas has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gravas throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hunter 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.
Hunter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hunter chips away with some ground and pound.
Hunter wants to control from the top but Gravas keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunter distracts Gravas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hunter postures up in Gravas's guard and throws a big left but Gravas blocks it.
Gravas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hunter scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gravas working a defensive guard here.
Gravas working a defensive guard but Hunter passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunter thows a huge punch but Gravas dodges it nicely.
Gravas tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gravas thows a leg kick but Hunter checks it
and Hunter counters with a left and a right that stings Gravas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good work by Gravas as he checks the leg kick.
Hunter throws a leg kick but Gravas moved away.
A little jabbing left from Gravas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hunter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hunter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter connects with the punch.
Gravas checks a low kick from Hunter.
Hunter closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gravas's guard.
Hunter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gravas can do to turn this around?
Gravas doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hunter works over Gravas with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunter being controlled here momentarily.
Gravas keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter postures up and lands a big shot to Gravas's brow.
Gravas has his hands on Hunter's head, controlling the position.
Hunter keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gravas's head.
Gravas pulls Hunter in close to prevent any damage.
Gravas keeping moving, preventing Hunter from controlling successfully.
Hunter passes Gravas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gravas looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hunter prevents Gravas from improving his position.
Hunter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gravas tries to get to full guard but Hunter has control of the leg.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hunter is thwarting Gravas's attempts to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunter.
Good shot there by Hunter.
Hunter lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a double jab
and Gravas counters with a straight right hand.
Hunter closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gravas to the mat! Gravas manages to get full guard.
Hunter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Gravas blocks nicely.
Hunter throwing strikes from guard but Gravas blocks nicely.
Jay Hunter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gravas will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gravas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter works over Gravas with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunter slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunter trying to control the position from guard on top but Gravas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunter 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hunter misses with a leg kick.
Gravas wants to counter the offense by Hunter and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gravas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
A bone on bone clash there as Gravas blocks the leg kick.
Gravas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Hunter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Hunter dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Gravas off the cage and back into range.
Hunter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunter scores with a punch to the head.
Gravas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunter finds it's way round the side to connect with Gravas's head.
Hunter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Gravas avoids it well.
Gravas tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gravas is able to avoid easily.
Hunter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gravas to the ground. Hunter is now in Gravas's guard.
Gravas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gravas is pulling down on Hunter's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunter, at least for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hunter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gravas is trying to keep Hunter in close.
Hunter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gravas is trying to keep Hunter in close.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gravas throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Latka Gravas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunter shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gravas's guard.
Hunter trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hunter working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gravas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gravas preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunter postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gravas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hunter.
Hunter with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hunter looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hunter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gravas.
Gravas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunter misses with a body punch
and Gravas counters with a big head kick but Hunter shrugs it off.
Jay Hunter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hunter tries to move into range but Gravas moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunter gets a takedown into half guard.
Gravas is looking to control Hunter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gravas avoid being mounted?
Gravas tries to roll over but Hunter keeps him under control.
Hunter not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter wants to pass to mount but Gravas is defending the position.
Gravas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gravas is refusing to be controlled, as Hunter sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunter prevents Gravas from improving his position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Hunter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hunter has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Hunter!
A relieved looking Jay Hunter thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rubicon Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Katsu Higashikuni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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152 lbs
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146 lbs
30 - 16 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubicon Brandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Katsu Higashikuni!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Higashikuni misses.
Higashikuni attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Brandy gets caught flat footed, as Higashikuni shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Higashikuni with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brandy 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.
Higashikuni throws a strike but Brandy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Higashikuni is on top in guard.
Higashikuni lands a couple of digs.
Brandy is trying to control the position but Higashikuni postures up.
Brandy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brandy keeping moving, preventing Higashikuni from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandy wants to sweep but no luck.
Higashikuni in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higashikuni trying to control but Brandy is working from the bottom.
Brandy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Higashikuni's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Brandy looking to control.
Brandy wants to sweep but no luck.
Brandy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Higashikuni working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Higashikuni chips away with some ground and pound.
Higashikuni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandy is retaining full guard.
Brandy has Higashikuni pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni checks the leg kick nicely there.
Higashikuni with the counter takedown but Brandy avoids it easily.
Higashikuni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandy manages to avoid it.
Higashikuni buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Higashikuni with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brandy to score with a decent uppercut.
Higashikuni gets the takedown into side control.
Brandy takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higashikuni wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brandy, who protects the arm well.
Higashikuni in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brandy defending against the ground and pound.
Higashikuni creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brandy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brandy avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Higashikuni.
Brandy struggling a bit here.
Higashikuni creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brandy sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Brandy is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Brandy taking punishment in the form of punches.
Brandy is looking to regain half guard here but Higashikuni keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Higashikuni tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Higashikuni wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brandy keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Brandy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Higashikuni throws an elbow but Brandy slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brandy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Higashikuni.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandy slips a straight right by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brandy.
Higashikuni lands with a good body shot.
Higashikuni scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brandy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Brandy lands a head kick!
Brandy blocks a head kick by Higashikuni.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandy misses the target.
Higashikuni blocks a head kick by Brandy.
Brandy lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higashikuni connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandy takes one on the button.
Brandy lands a high kick!
Brandy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Higashikuni.
Higashikuni connects with the punch.
Katsu Higashikuni seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Higashikuni throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandy.
Brandy tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Higashikuni manages to circle out of the way.
Higashikuni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Higashikuni.
Brandy cracks the inside of Higashikuni's front leg.
Brandy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Higashikuni.
Higashikuni throws a leg kick but Brandy moved away.
Brandy tries to counter with a takedown but Higashikuni is quick to defend against it.
Brandy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brandy stuffs the takedown.
Brandy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Brandy tries to counter by clinching up but Higashikuni breaks away and moves out of range.
Brandy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higashikuni misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brandy misses with a takedown attempt
and Higashikuni counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Higashikuni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Higashikuni's guard.
Higashikuni 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.
Higashikuni looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brandy passes into half guard.
Higashikuni tries to roll over but Brandy keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higashikuni moves into full guard.
Brandy preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brandy tries to free his leg and advance position but Higashikuni is retaining full guard.
Brandy trying to control but Higashikuni is working from the bottom.
Brandy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Higashikuni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Brandy's half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsu Higashikuni showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higashikuni, right into the meat.
Higashikuni tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Higashikuni connects with a leg kick. Brandy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Brandy takes a swing at Higashikuni's ribcage but misses.
Higashikuni misses with a hook. Brandy ducked under it nicely.
Brandy feinted with a counter takedown.
Brandy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Higashikuni was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandy.
Brandy scores with a head kick. Higashikuni tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Katsu Higashikuni has been cut.
Higashikuni does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higashikuni misses with a low kick.
Brandy tries a head kick but it misses.
Higashikuni tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Higashikuni thumps Brandy with a low kick.
Brandy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandy defending well as Higashikuni loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Higashikuni. Higashikuni obviously looking to wear him down.
Higashikuni paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Higashikuni takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brandy cracks Higashikuni with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Higashikuni connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brandy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Higashikuni changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brandy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Higashikuni, right into the meat.
Brandy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Higashikuni darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Higashikuni misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Higashikuni lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandy misses with a body kick.
Brandy throws a head kick but Higashikuni moves out of range.
Higashikuni tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Higashikuni throws a sloppy head kick
and Brandy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Higashikuni's guard.
Higashikuni throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brandy uses it to pass to side control.
Katsu Higashikuni is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brandy slows the pace down.
Brandy wants to control but Higashikuni is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Higashikuni's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brandy is looking to take a break and control but Higashikuni is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Higashikuni is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Rubicon Brandy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higashikuni manages to get back to half guard.
Brandy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Higashikuni knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Higashikuni trying to hold on to Brandy's head to control him but Brandy postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Rubicon Brandy.
Well Higashikuni has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Katsu Higashikuni!
During a confident post fight interview, Katsu Higashikuni thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Omar Boulami (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boulami kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Rock - Mustapha Ibrahim. Diego Brandao has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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177 lbs
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28
173 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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World class boxer
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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
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Omar Boulami!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boulami.
Boulami misses with a body kick.
Boulami explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
No joy there for Boulami, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brandao lands with an overhand left.
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulami's calf.
Boulami looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Brandao waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boulami.
Brandao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boulami blocks a leg kick.
Boulami does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boulami avoids the body shot from Brandao.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao is looking to chop away at Boulami's legs.
Brandao gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Boulami crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Brandao - the referee stops the clock and Boulami gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Brandao. Boulami manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Brandao walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boulami takes a swing at Brandao's ribcage but misses.
Brandao tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brandao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Boulami's sensitive parts.
Brandao staying out of range there.
And Brandao responds with a good body kick, but Boulami manages to step out the way in time.
Brandao rushes Boulami and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandao working aggressively here.
Brandao swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boulami scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Boulami tries a body shot but Brandao blocks it.
Boulami is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Brandao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boulami's elbow.
Boulami wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boulami scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandao throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Boulami - that landed with a thud.
Boulami manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami throws a low kick but Brandao moves out of range easily.
Brandao feints and then cracks Boulami's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boulami down.
Brandao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Boulami tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Brandao is predictable there
so Boulami counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brandao is trying to control the position but Boulami postures up.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet but Boulami is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boulami trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boulami is looking to work some ground and pound but Brandao has wrist control.
Brandao controls Boulami momentarily but Boulami frees himself.
Boulami 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.
Boulami prevents Brandao from getting back to his feet.
Brandao is trying to keep Boulami in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Boulami from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Boulami takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandao tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brandao misses with a low kick.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like Boulami wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That kick from Brandao tenderised Boulami's leg. Boulami is trying to keep his angry face on.
Boulami throws a leg kick which misses Brandao's front leg but catches the back leg as Brandao tries to avoid it.
Boulami tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brandao was well out of range. Poor timing from Boulami.
A bone on bone clash there as Brandao blocks the leg kick.
Brandao misses with a leg kick
and Boulami counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boulami with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boulami stands up over Brandao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boulami wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
Brandao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boulami with a flurry of punches that miss.
Brandao trying to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Boulami wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
Boulami is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Brandao is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Brandao is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Brandao misses with a double jab.
Boulami checks a low kick from Brandao.
Brandao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boulami.
Boulami throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brandao does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Boulami throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Boulami lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brandao at a distance.
Brandao avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brandao shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Brandao.
Brandao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boulami blocks a head kick by Brandao.
A left lands for Boulami.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulami jabs at Brandao's body.
Boulami takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Boulami shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brandao lands with a good body shot.
Boulami shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet.
Brandao wants to control but Boulami is keeping busy.
Boulami prevents Brandao from improving his position.
Boulami is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brandao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boulami is working away from the top position though.
Omar Boulami overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandao is refusing to be controlled, as Boulami sits in half guard.
Brandao has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Boulami is on him like a limpet, forcing Brandao back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Brandao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Boulami is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulami lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandao backwards.
Boulami scores with a shoulder strike.
Brandao lands a left hand.
Boulami is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brandao can't fight it off and eventually Boulami manages to take the fight to the floor. Brandao looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boulami trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandao seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao keeping moving, preventing Boulami from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boulami wants to pass the guard but Brandao is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boulami accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boulami postures up and lands a big shot to Brandao's brow.
Boulami throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brandao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brandao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Boulami wants to control from the top but Brandao keeps moving.
Boulami sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brandao's guard.
Brandao looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brandao trying to control here.
Brandao keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boulami wants to free his trapped foot but Brandao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brandao tries to get to full guard but Boulami has control of the leg.
Boulami wants to control but Brandao is keeping him busy.
Brandao is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandao blocks the body kick.
Diego Brandao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Brandao as he checks the leg kick.
A big left from Boulami misses.
Brandao throws a hook to the side of Boulami's head but Boulami sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Boulami dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Boulami takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Boulami shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brandao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Boulami throws a body punch but Brandao moves out of range.
Boulami takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick from Boulami misses.
Brandao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Boulami counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brandao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandao checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boulami ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Boulami was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandao dips to his left and cracks Boulami with an uppercut!
Brandao bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Boulami throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandao.
Brandao is looking to slow Boulami down with leg kicks.
Brandao is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulami connects with a crisp jab.
Brandao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boulami ducks under a wild hook from Brandao.
Boulami throws a poor cross that misses
and Brandao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brandao takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boulami is able to avoid easily.
It looked like Boulami wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Boulami avoids the body shot from Brandao.
Boulami blocks a head kick by Brandao.
Brandao pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brandao misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandao misses with a leg kick.
Diego Brandao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulami shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Boulami. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulami fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Boulami takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Boulami.
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!
Brandao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Boulami shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandao but Brandao pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boulami fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
Boulami avoids the body shot from Brandao.
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Omar Boulami is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Brandao just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandao tried to score with a low kick but Boulami checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulami checks a low kick from Brandao.
Boulami takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brandao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandao wants it to stay on the feet.
Boulami is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Brandao has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Brandao throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brandao's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Boulami connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandao scrambles back to his feet.
Boulami throws out a leg kick but Brandao moves out of range and Boulami only half commits.
Brandao scores with a push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brandao swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Boulami slips under a jab.
Brandao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brandao scores with a body shot.
Brandao looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandao feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Boulami's calf.
Brandao throws a lazy right hand but Boulami sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boulami throwing a counter right hand but Brandao manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boulami slips a jab from Brandao.
Boulami avoids the body shot from Brandao.
Brandao wants to land a leg kick but Boulami is out of range.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boulami counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Boulami - just one landing.
Brandao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Boulami.
It looks like Omar Boulami has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Brandao. That's going to slow Boulami down.
Brandao thows a leg kick but Boulami checks it
and Boulami counters with a nice uppercut.
Boulami uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandao.
Jab by Brandao.
Boulami bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Brandao is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Boulami 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Omar Boulami!
An out of breath Omar Boulami 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Krause (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bonald Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Hell's Bells as his entrance music. Bonald Scott will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Krause!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bonald Scott!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krause lands with a shot to the body.
Krause looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Krause sets himself, and Scott steps forward looking for the clinch! Krause avoids it this time.
Krause looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scott tries to clinch but Krause is having none of it.
Scott throws a body punch but Krause moves out of range.
Krause avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Krause ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott tries to clinch up but Krause circles away and keeps his distance.
Krause looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scott tries to clinch there but Krause circles away.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Krause counters with a body kick that stops Scott in his tracks momentarily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Scott has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Krause looks to land a body kick but Scott moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krause misses with a kick to the body.
Scott unleashes a big counter combination but Krause bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
No joy there for Krause, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Krause fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krause counters with a nice kick to the body.
Scott feints and as Krause raises his hands in defense, Scott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Krause keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott distracts Krause with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Scott has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott stands and throws Krause's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Krause!
Scott misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Scott moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Krause has worked his arm free - good work by Krause!
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krause keeps working.
Krause gets back to half guard.
Scott trying to control from Krause's half guard. Krause has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott wants to control from the top but Krause keeps moving.
Scott is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krause pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Scott trying to control but Krause is working from the bottom.
Krause avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Krause controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four 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.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scott trying to mount his opponent but Krause defends it.
Krause might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scott moves nicely into side control.
Krause is not content to let Scott control the position.
You can see the frustration on Krause's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bonald Scott will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Krause tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scott was well out of range. Poor timing from Krause.
Scott throws a leg kick but Krause moved away.
Krause throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krause lands a nice hook to Scott's body. Scott takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Krause buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bruno Krause is winning the standup battle so far.
Krause is looking to chop away at Scott's legs.
Scott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scott shoots and misses
and Krause counters with a nice kick to the body.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Krause moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Krause misses the target.
Bonald Scott is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott swings away with a body shot that misses
and Krause counters with a slapping leg kick.
No luck for Scott with that takedown attempt.
Scott shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Krause defends it nicely.
Bruno Krause has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonald Scott.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Krause coming out on top.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Scott tries to clinch but Krause moves out of range.
It appears Krause was looking to counter with a kick there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krause.
Scott tries a quick counter leg kick but Krause is wise to it.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Krause bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Krause throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krause throws a half hearted mid kick.
Scott shoots in for a double leg but Krause sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Krause jabs at Scott's body.
Krause lands with a thumping leg kick.
Scott closes the distance looking to clinch
and Krause counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Krause throws a body kick that misses.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Krause lands with a hook. Scott tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bruno Krause is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krause throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Scott counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Krause.
Scott looking to slow down the pace here.
Scott crunches a lovely knee into Krause's ribcage.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Krause lands with a light punch inside.
Scott pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krause clobbers Scott with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krause swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
It appears Krause was looking to counter with a kick there.
Krause tries to land a front kick but Scott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scott thuds a left hand into Krause's body.
Scott throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krause counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krause misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krause avoids the body shot from Scott.
Krause tried to counter with a leg kick but Scott avoided it.
Krause looks to land a body kick but Scott moved away.
Scott tries to clinch but Krause moves out of range.
Krause appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Krause swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Krause looks to score with a jab to the body but Scott is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott looks to land a combination but Krause avoids it well.
Scott darts in looking for a takedown but Krause gets double underhooks and turns Scott into the cage.
Krause is looking to wear down Scott with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Krause looks to throw a body kick
and Scott counters with a single leg into guard. Krause didn't expect that.
Krause controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott is looking to advance position but Krause has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Krause dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Krause misses with a shot to the body
and Scott counters with a series of strikes. Krause will be more careful next time no doubt.
Scott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Krause at a distance.
Krause changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krause.
Scott connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Scott staying out of range there.
Krause on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Scott. Scott obviously looking to wear him down.
Krause lets loose with a powerful body kick. Scott will feel that in the morning.
Scott throws a combination. Krause tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scott moves out of range as Krause strikes.
An inside leg kick from Scott misses.
Krause thuds a left hand into Scott's body.
Scott moves into range and clinches up with Krause.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krause stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Scott trying to land knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Krause scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scott throws a punch but it's blocked by Krause.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krause throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Krause swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Krause tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Scott is able to avoid easily.
Scott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Krause fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scott manages to avoid it.
Scott moves out of range of the body kick.
Krause lands a nice shot to the body.
Krause fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scott has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott with a lazy takedown attempt
and Krause counters with a nice body kick.
Krause avoids the body shot from Scott.
Krause swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Krause fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Scott.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Krause does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause misses with a kick to the body.
Krause misses with a low kick.
Krause throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Scott.
Krause misses with a low kick.
Scott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Krause tried to counter with a leg kick but Scott avoided it.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Krause tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Krause manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Scott blocks the leg kick.
Krause swats away the attempt to clinch by Scott.
Krause misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krause. Scott does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krause misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice side step and Scott releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Scott throws a hook to the side of Krause's head but Krause sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott slips a jab from Krause.
Scott appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Krause swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Krause lands with a kick to the ribs.
Krause is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scott can do to turn this around?
Scott moves in looking to clinch but Krause pushes him off.
Scott on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krause tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scott now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott forces Krause back against the cage and clinches.
Krause breaks from the clinch.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott has his takedown stuffed
and Krause counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bruno Krause has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bonald Scott.
Krause delivers a nice body kick.
Krause connects with an inside leg kick.
Krause throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krause misses with an uppercut. Scott saw that one coming.
Krause thows a body kick. Scott tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Krause ducks right into an uppercut from Scott.
Scott misses with a double jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Krause showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krause 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Krause!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bruno Krause waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelly Haynes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haynes has chosen Nelly - The Champ as his entrance music. Bobby Shamrock could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Nelly Haynes's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Shamrock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nelly Haynes!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haynes closes the distance and pushes Shamrock back into the cage.
Haynes has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shamrock after a bit of a struggle.
Shamrock tries to work over Haynes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shamrock scores with a shot to the side of Haynes's head.
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Haynes tries to land knees in the clinch but Shamrock avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shamrock.
Shamrock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Shamrock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Haynes avoiding damage.
Shamrock working aggressively here.
Haynes fails to pull guard.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Haynes.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Haynes's ribcage. Haynes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bobby Shamrock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nelly Haynes.
Shamrock avoiding damage as Haynes throws knees to the body.
Haynes tries to stall but Shamrock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Haynes is trying to maintain a safe position but Shamrock gets an underhook and turns Haynes into the cage.
Shamrock digs a right hand underneath Haynes's ribcage. Haynes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Haynes looks winded!
Nice body punch from Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Shamrock cracks Haynes with a nice body shot.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Shamrock.
Shamrock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shamrock stops a takedown attempt from Haynes.
Shamrock lands with a right to the head.
Shamrock is leaning against Haynes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shamrock lands with a left to the head.
Haynes is rocked!
Shamrock lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haynes is still on wobbly legs! Can Shamrock finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shamrock.
Haynes jumps guard but Shamrock stands there with Haynes around his waist. Haynes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shamrock lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shamrock working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shamrock digs a right hand into Haynes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Haynes's gas tank.
Shamrock throws a big uppercut that drops Haynes! More strikes from Shamrock and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Haynes lies dazed against the cage as Shamrock celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Shamrock!
After the fight, Bobby Shamrock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
In defeat, Nelly Haynes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry I let down my fans, but I'm more sorry to the next guy I'm fighting cause I'ma bringing down the hell on him to make up for today'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rauno Repomies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Repomies comes to the cage accompanied by Andy Suonsilmä - Karrelle palanut enkeli. Mamba has chosen Here Comes The Hotstepper as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Rauno Repomies has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rauno Repomies seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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260 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rauno Repomies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Mamba!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamba takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
It looks like Bobby Mamba has been cut.
Mamba shoots in and drives through. Repomies sprawls well.
Mamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Repomies as he avoids it easily.
Repomies throwing a counter right hand but Mamba manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Repomies throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And Mamba tries to counter it with a takedown but Repomies pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mamba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Repomies as he avoids it easily.
Rauno Repomies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Mamba.
Repomies takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Repomies sends Mamba crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Repomies is motioning to the referee to let Mamba up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mamba is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mamba slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mamba is defended easily by Repomies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Repomies! Mamba is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rauno Repomies!
Our winner, Rauno Repomies, 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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