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NEX Hilo 29 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alex Rouge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryuuichi Toda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Granite 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
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Rouge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryuuichi Toda!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Rouge. Toda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Toda throws out a loose jab but Rouge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rouge is looking to counter with head kicks.
Toda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rouge's half guard.
Still in half guard, Toda seems content to control.
Toda has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Rouge defend it? Toda steps over the head and cranks it - Rouge is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Toda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryuuichi Toda!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tappy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Sauve (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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155 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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150 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tappy Gilmore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kyle Sauve!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sauve cracks Gilmore with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gilmore is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sauve sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sauve cracks a nice hook into Gilmore's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sauve!
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown but Sauve shows good takedown defense.
Sauve's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sauve duly obliges.
The crowd cheers as Sauve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gilmore doesn't seem phased though.
Sauve with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sauve fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gilmore.
Gilmore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sauve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilmore somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tappy Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gilmore is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sauve throws a nice head kick!
Gilmore fails to land the takedown.
Sauve connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sauve closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Gilmore is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sauve lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Oh Gilmore is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sauve keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As Gilmore backs off Sauve throws a huge counter combo but Gilmore manages to avoid it all.
Horrible takedown attempt by Gilmore or perhaps it was just good defense by Sauve, which made it look bad.
Gilmore seems to have got his legs back now.
Gilmore gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sauve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donk. Sauve catches Gilmore right on the button with a cross.
A head kick from Sauve lands but Gilmore takes it in his stride.
Sauve throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sauve lands a head kick. Gilmore smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gilmore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sauve fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up with Sauve, looking for a takedown. Gilmore pushes Sauve against the cage but Sauve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gilmore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sauve connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gilmore scrambles back to his feet.
Sauve connects with a leg kick. Gilmore looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sauve has Gilmore up against the cage in a clinch.
Sauve lands a hook that snaps the head of Gilmore backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sauve after a bit of a struggle.
Sauve scores with a shoulder strike.
Sauve breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sauve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Gilmore moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sauve lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gilmore takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gilmore is defended easily by Sauve.
Sauve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gilmore fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gilmore darts in looking for a takedown but Sauve gets double underhooks and turns Gilmore into the cage.
Gilmore tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sauve sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilmore somewhat.
Sauve connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sauve with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sauve.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sauve scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sauve is working the combinations to good effect here.
Sauve pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gilmore back to the cage. Sauve follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Sauve lands a head kick!
Kyle Sauve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sauve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gilmore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sauve leaves Gilmore with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gilmore has been working on his balance at Last Dragon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sauve.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sauve!
Nice shot lands for Sauve.
Sauve stuffs the takedown.
Gilmore shoots in looking for a takedown. Sauve tries to sprawl out of it but Gilmore keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sauve manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore tries to clinch there but Sauve circles away.
Sauve lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sauve uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilmore.
Sauve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gilmore shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sauve sprawls well. Sauve wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gilmore gets slowly back to his feet.
Sauve stalks Gilmore and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gilmore's face. Gilmore staggers backwards, shaken.
Sauve throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice body punch from Sauve.
Gilmore will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sauve moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up with Sauve, looking for a takedown. Gilmore pushes Sauve against the cage but Sauve circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Sauve dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gilmore.
Sauve looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A jab lands there for Sauve.
No luck for Gilmore with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilmore.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tappy Gilmore. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sauve looks to land a combination. Gilmore sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sauve lands a two punch combo.
Sauve lands a two punch combo.
Gilmore takes a kick to the side of the head.
Gilmore looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gilmore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gilmore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gilmore shoots for a double leg takedown but Sauve sprawls well. He's pushed Gilmore's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kyle Sauve seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sauve closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore tries for a takedown but Sauve manages to get underhooks.
Sauve lands with a right to the head.
Sauve breaks from the clinch.
Gilmore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sauve!
Sauve throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sauve is looking to reverse the position.
Gilmore has hold of Sauve's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Sauve seems comfortable defending it but Gilmore has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Sauve is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Sauve is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gilmore couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tappy Gilmore!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismarck De Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jager comes into the arena with Afrikanerhart blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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210 lbs
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209 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bismarck De Jager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dennis Malone!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Jager takes a swing at Malone's ribcage but misses.
De Jager misses with a straight right.
Malone throws a head kick that De Jager semi-blocks.
It looks like Bismarck De Jager has been cut.
De Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Malone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
De Jager avoids the head kick by Malone.
De Jager moves out of range of the body kick from Malone.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bismarck De Jager seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Jager throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De Jager lands a nice shot to the body.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Malone sees it coming and moves out of range.
De Jager throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
De Jager scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Dennis Malone has been cut.
De Jager throws a head kick but Malone moves out of range.
De Jager swings for the body but Malone moves out of range.
Nice takedown defense from De Jager. No joy for Malone on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
De Jager is looking to wear down Malone with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
De Jager slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
De Jager clinches.
De Jager working aggressively here.
Malone is looking to control De Jager's arms but De Jager gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malone has his back to the cage.
Malone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Malone swings wildly with an uppercut but De Jager uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Jager wants to break free but Malone has control.
De Jager lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Jager tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Malone blocking some punches.
A hook to the body from Malone.
Malone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
De Jager misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jager tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Jager presses Malone against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone blocks an uppercut.
De Jager tries to work over Malone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malone.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with De Jager's elbow.
Malone wants to take the fight to the mat but De Jager manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bismarck De Jager has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dennis Malone.
Malone looking to slow down the pace here.
De Jager manages to break the clinch.
Malone throws a leg kick but De Jager sees it coming and checks it nicely.
De Jager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Jager lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
De Jager misses the shot to the body.
And Malone tries to counter it with a takedown but De Jager pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Malone takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Jager fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
De Jager throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
De Jager is looking to land body kicks.
Malone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Jager has time to react.
De Jager lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Malone is trying hard to land a takedown here. De Jager sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Malone needs to keep his hands up - De Jager had a free shot at his head there.
De Jager is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De Jager connects with a body shot.
Malone shoots in but De Jager avoids the takedown attempt easily.
De Jager is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Malone.
Malone defending well as De Jager loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
De Jager jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
De Jager moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malone throws a hook to the side of De Jager's head but De Jager sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
De Jager scores with a jab to the body.
De Jager throws a leg kick but Malone moved away.
De Jager moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
De Jager doesn't manage to clinch there - Malone circles away.
De Jager scores with a sloppy right hand. Malone should have avoided that one.
Malone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Malone darts in looking for a takedown but De Jager gets double underhooks and turns Malone into the cage.
A solid leg kick lands there for De Jager.
De Jager connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismarck De Jager dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Jager.
De Jager throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malone 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.
Malone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
De Jager misses the jab.
A slow jab from De Jager misses its intended target.
De Jager misses with a straight right.
Malone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
De Jager checks the leg kick nicely there.
Malone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but De Jager manages to avoid it.
Malone misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Jager moves out of range of the leg kick from Malone.
De Jager throws a big counter combination but Malone scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Malone moves forwards but De Jager connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from De Jager enables Malone to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. De Jager manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
De Jager looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malone is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Jager bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Malone's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
De Jager showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
De Jager passes Malone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
De Jager perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
De Jager is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Malone can do to turn this around?
De Jager missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Jager slows the pace down in half guard.
De Jager wants to free his trapped foot but Malone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Jager content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
De Jager wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
De Jager is keen to just control but Malone is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Malone can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone regains full guard. Nicely done.
De Jager wanted to stand there but Malone had control of the position.
Malone not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Jager bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
De Jager scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Malone.
Malone throws a leg kick that is checked
and De Jager counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but Malone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Malone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Jager was well out of range. Poor timing from Malone.
Malone throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. De Jager tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Malone is in De Jager's guard.
Malone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone postures up in De Jager's guard and throws a big left but De Jager blocks it.
Malone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Malone stopping the sweep attempt from De Jager.
De Jager trying to control the position here.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Malone stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Jager swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
De Jager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone wants to control from the top but De Jager keeps moving.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bismarck De Jager dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Malone fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De Jager to the ground. Malone is now in De Jager's guard.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone looking to pass the guard.
De Jager not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
De Jager looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
De Jager can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malone controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throwing strikes but missing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
De Jager utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bismarck De Jager is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Malone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
De Jager lands an overhand right.
De Jager waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Malone feints the counter takedown.
De Jager uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Malone looks to land a body kick but De Jager moved away.
Dennis Malone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from De Jager.
De Jager throws a body punch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone with the counter takedown but De Jager avoids it easily.
De Jager scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - De Jager throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone slips under a jab.
De Jager misses with a body shot.
Malone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
De Jager misses the shot to the body.
Malone takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
De Jager sizes up Malone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malone scores with a jab to the body.
Malone drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
De Jager stops Malone from passing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone fails to land a wild elbow strike.
De Jager is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Malone is pressing down on De Jager's thigh, looking to free his foot. De Jager is holding on for now.
Dennis Malone has got the better of the ground game so far.
De Jager trying to control from the bottom.
De Jager keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
De Jager trying to control here.
De Jager is positioning himself well to prevent Malone advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malone looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Malone wants to control but De Jager is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Malone takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dennis Malone.
I think De Jager 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bismarck De Jager!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Morys Bankowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Mcgregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Bankowski might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rocket Man. The key to victory for Morys Bankowski has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of London, Morys Bankowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cain Mcgregor!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bankowski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mcgregor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgregor has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bankowski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bankowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mcgregor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Mcgregor just misses with a punch to the body.
Mcgregor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Cain Mcgregor has been cut.
Mcgregor wants to clinch.
Bankowski missing with a left hand there. Mcgregor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcgregor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mcgregor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Bankowski prevents Mcgregor from improving position.
Bankowski is trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bankowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcgregor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bankowski prevents Mcgregor from moving into mount.
Bankowski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mcgregor on the ground.
Bankowski wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bankowski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mcgregor slows the pace down.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bankowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcgregor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bankowski is trying to escape the position but Mcgregor is controlling the position.
Bankowski is pushing Mcgregor's head away, looking to escape. Mcgregor manages to hold on to the position though.
Bankowski trying to remain calm as Mcgregor controls from the top position.
Mcgregor is looking to take a break and control but Bankowski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mcgregor controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mcgregor tries to advance to mount but Bankowski denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski is being controlled here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Morys Bankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Bankowski misses its intended target.
Mcgregor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mcgregor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bankowski.
Mcgregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Bankowski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice takedown defense from Bankowski. No joy for Mcgregor on that attempt.
Bankowski throws a hook to the side of Mcgregor's head but Mcgregor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bankowski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Mcgregor 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.
Mcgregor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mcgregor pushes down on Bankowski's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is taking a breather. Bankowski says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mcgregor wants to take a breather but Bankowski is having none of it.
Bankowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mcgregor is looking to advance position but Bankowski won't allow it.
Bankowski tries to kick Mcgregor off but Mcgregor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mcgregor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bankowski wants to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mcgregor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Mcgregor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bankowski swings widly with a right hand
and Mcgregor counters with a single leg into guard. Bankowski didn't expect that.
Mcgregor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mcgregor is continuing to stall.
Mcgregor looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor trying to control but Bankowski is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bankowski looks to land a combination but Mcgregor avoids it well.
Mcgregor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bankowski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mcgregor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bankowski is letting Mcgregor control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Mcgregor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cain Mcgregor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mcgregor wants to control but Bankowski is keeping him busy.
Mcgregor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor advances nicely into full mount.
Mcgregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mcgregor has hold of Bankowski's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bankowski manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mcgregor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mcgregor is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Bankowski to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Bankowski shrugs it off.
Mcgregor works his way to his opponent's back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bankowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Mcgregor looking for the RNC.
Good control from Mcgregor.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgregor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mcgregor tries to get the hooks in deep but Bankowski pushed the leg off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cain Mcgregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cain Mcgregor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Mcgregor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bankowski.
Bankowski rushes Mcgregor and presses him up against the cage.
Mcgregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bankowski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mcgregor tries for a takedown but Bankowski manages to get underhooks.
Mcgregor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bankowski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Morys Bankowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Mcgregor.
Bankowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgregor wants a takedown but no success here.
Bankowski has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mcgregor has Bankowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bankowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mcgregor is trying to drag Bankowski to the mat but Bankowski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bankowski tries to break free but Mcgregor pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgregor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bankowski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bankowski throws a good cross that connects.
Mcgregor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bankowski sprawls well initially but Mcgregor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcgregor is looking for a kimura but Bankowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgregor to get the leverage.
Bankowski wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mcgregor moves away from the strike by Bankowski.
Mcgregor gets the takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bankowski wants to get back to his feet.
Mcgregor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bankowski will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bankowski prevents Mcgregor from moving into mount.
Mcgregor is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Morys Bankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mcgregor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bankowski, who protects the arm well.
Bankowski bucks up and tries to throw Mcgregor off but instead Mcgregor has got his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgregor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcgregor is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Bankowski trying to get back to his feet but Mcgregor is in full control for now.
Bankowski showing good submission defense here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bankowski is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cain Mcgregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mcgregor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cain Mcgregor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Eddard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somal Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karl Eddard had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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205 lbs
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Eddard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Somal Lee!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eddard lands with a shot to the body.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eddard.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Eddard is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Eddard circles away and we're back to standing.
Eddard scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Eddard is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Eddard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Eddard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Eddard throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Eddard looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Eddard fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Karl Eddard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eddard's waist but Eddard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Eddard's half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee trying to control the action but Eddard is working from the bottom.
Eddard's coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches, $500 fee) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Eddard is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Eddard is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Eddard holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Eddard to stand up.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Eddard sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Karl Eddard has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Somal Lee.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eddard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eddard lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Eddard counters with a takedown into side control.
Eddard working away.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Eddard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Eddard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eddard throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Eddard scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee taking a bit of punishment here - Eddard scoring with strikes.
Eddard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
Eddard misses with the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Eddard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eddard working the head and body with strikes.
Lee dodges the ground and pound from Eddard.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eddard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee tries to buck Eddard off but Eddard is having none of it.
Eddard cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eddard working the ground and pound from side control.
Lee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Eddard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Eddard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lee is avoiding damage well.
Eddard creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lee parries the strikes from Eddard easily there. Eddard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
Eddard slows the pace down.
Lee prevents Eddard from improving position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Eddard dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eddard misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Eddard throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee with the counter takedown but Eddard avoids it easily.
Somal Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eddard.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eddard but Eddard pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Eddard as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddard goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Eddard's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Eddard or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eddard scores with a hook.
Eddard misses the shot to the body.
Eddard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Eddard throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Eddard throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eddard just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Eddard defends it well.
Eddard misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Karl Eddard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Eddard shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eddard just misses with a punch to the body.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Eddard trying to control from the bottom.
Eddard is trying is best to control the position here.
Eddard is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Eddard defends it.
Eddard wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Eddard sees it coming and defends easily.
Eddard trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling the pace.
Eddard missing with punches from the bottom.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Eddard is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
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.
Eddard controlling the position well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Eddard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice body punch from Eddard.
Eddard scores with a jab to the head.
Eddard feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Eddard changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Eddard postures up.
Eddard has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Eddard trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Eddard is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee is trying to keep Eddard in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Eddard dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Eddard lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Karl Eddard is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Eddard.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eddard paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Eddard drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Eddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eddard accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Eddard is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eddard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Eddard keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee postures up in Eddard's guard and throws a big left but Eddard blocks it.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Eddard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eddard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Lee postures up.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Eddard blocks nicely.
Lee 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.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eddard's 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.
Lee wants to take a breather but Eddard is having none of it.
Eddard wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Eddard manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Eddard has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Eddard is looking to get to half guard.
Lee looking to control but Eddard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eddard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee trying to control but Eddard is having none of it.
Lee lands a heavy elbow.
Eddard is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lee has taken his back.
I really don't envy Eddard right now.
Lee working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Eddard is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Lee has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Eddard taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Somal Lee!
Somal Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wes Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wes Smith looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wes Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear clinches with his opponent.
Bear breaks from the clinch.
Bear fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Smith sprawls well initially but Bear persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Bear is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bear wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bear seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
Bear throws a strike but Smith avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear works over Smith with some ground and pound from guard.
Bear trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith rushes Bear and presses him up against the cage.
Bear has Smith pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bear pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Smith tumbling to the mat - Bear dives into Smith's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bear accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bear trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Smith manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Bear seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Bear is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bear manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Bear's guard.
Bear has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bear's guard.
Bear controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith stops Bear from getting back to his feet.
Bear works his way to full guard. Good work.
Smith won't allow Bear to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear pulls Smith in close to his closed guard and prevents Smith from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bear has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith being controlled here momentarily.
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bear has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Bear's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear trying to control the position.
Bear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith 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.
Smith 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.
Bear working for a triangle but Smith defends it easily.
Bear lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bear 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Bear dominated that round.
That's time! Bear's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bear manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Bear is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bear has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Bear will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Bear loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bear postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bear shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Bear is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith stops Bear from passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bear lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Smith down.
Smith seems a little lost for a moment, as Bear dominates the positioning.
Bear in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Smith is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Bear!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ben Pulse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belle Sebastian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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27
190 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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21
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Pulse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Belle Sebastian!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pulse misses with an uppercut. Sebastian saw that one coming.
Sebastian lands with a kick to the temple. Pulse shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pulse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sebastian was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulse.
Sebastian throws a leg kick which misses Pulse's front leg but catches the back leg as Pulse tries to avoid it.
Pulse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sebastian.
Sebastian explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Sebastian throws a lazy right hand but Pulse sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulse fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulse looks to land a left hand but Sebastian moved out of range nicely.
Sebastian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulse.
As Pulse backs off Sebastian throws a huge counter combo but Pulse manages to avoid it all.
Pulse misses with a hook. Sebastian ducked under it nicely.
Sebastian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulse.
Sebastian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pulse.
Sebastian cracks the inside of Pulse's front leg.
Pulse throws a jab but it's blocked by Sebastian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulse misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Sebastian 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.
Pulse scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pulse throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sebastian counters with a low kick, right behind Pulse 's knee.
Pulse definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Pulse 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.
Sebastian showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Pulse.
Pulse punishes Sebastian's body with a nice straight punch.
Pulse scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Pulse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sebastian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pulse's knee momentarily.
Sebastian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pulse.
Sebastian lands a high kick!
Sebastian fakes the leg kick and cracks Pulse in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulse lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pulse looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sebastian scores with a head kick. Pulse tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Sebastian lands a head kick. Pulse smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sebastian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pulse quickly recovers to half guard.
Sebastian prevents Pulse from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sebastian in particular looking to stall.
Sebastian seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pulse does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sebastian seems to be working for a kimura but Pulse defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulse taking some punishment here, with Sebastian in his half guard.
Sebastian thows a huge punch but Pulse dodges it nicely.
Sebastian trying to control the action but Pulse is working from the bottom.
Sebastian is thwarting Pulse's attempts to control the position.
Pulse really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sebastian lands a nice short elbow.
Sebastian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sebastian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sebastian slips a nice elbow through Pulse's hands, connecting with Pulse's forehead.
Sebastian thows a huge punch but Pulse dodges it nicely.
Sebastian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulse's head.
Sebastian is pressing down on Pulse's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pulse is holding on for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sebastian looks to land a strike but Pulse avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Sebastian postures up and lands a big shot to Pulse's brow.
Sebastian looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belle Sebastian dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sebastian throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sebastian throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pulse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sebastian counters with a thumping low kick.
Pulse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sebastian moves away.
Pulse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sebastian connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulse scrambles back to his feet.
Ben Pulse is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sebastian scores with a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Pulse scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Belle Sebastian has been cut.
Pulse fails to land with a series of punches.
Sebastian tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Pulse just misses with a punch to the body.
Pulse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sebastian moves away.
Sebastian drives through with a takedown into Pulse's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sebastian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sebastian postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sebastian trying to control the position from guard on top but Pulse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sebastian is in close to Pulse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sebastian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pulse looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sebastian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sebastian has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sebastian wants to control from the top but Pulse keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Sebastian throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Pulse throws an overhand right that lands on Sebastian's shoulder, as Sebastian tries to avoid the shot.
Sebastian misses with a head kick.
Ben Pulse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sebastian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pulse.
Pulse throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sebastian was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A head kick misses from Sebastian.
Sebastian lands a front kick.
Sebastian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sebastian cracks the inside of Pulse's front leg.
Sebastian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ben Pulse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulse's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sebastian under the eye.
Sebastian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Sebastian 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Pulse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sebastian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pulse.
Pulse throws a shot from downtown. Sebastian moves away and avoids it.
Pulse cracks Sebastian with an open hand slap.
A punch combination from Pulse misses.
Sebastian drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pulse defends it well.
Pulse looks to score with a jab to the body but Sebastian is just out of range.
Pulse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Sebastian counters with an outside leg kick.
Sebastian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pulse's sensitive parts.
Sebastian misses with a head kick.
Pulse is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian throws a head kick but Pulse moves out of range.
Pulse misses with a wild body shot.
Sebastian moves out of range as Pulse strikes.
Sebastian lands a leg kick that knocks Pulse off balance momentarily.
Pulse punishes Sebastian's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pulse throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sebastian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sebastian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sebastian is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Pulse.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sebastian.
Pulse misses with a double jab
and Sebastian counters with a shoot takedown. Pulse fights it but they end up in guard.
Sebastian postures up in Pulse's guard and throws a big left but Pulse blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Belle Sebastian will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Belle Sebastian's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sebastian. That's going to slow Pulse down.
Pulse thuds a left hand into Sebastian's body.
Pulse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sebastian feints and as Pulse raises his hands in defense, Sebastian changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sebastian is in close to Pulse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sebastian wants to control from the top but Pulse keeps moving.
Pulse has momentary wrist control but Sebastian slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sebastian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sebastian preventing the sweep.
Pulse will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sebastian controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pulse tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sebastian with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pulse avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sebastian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sebastian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pulse throws out the jab.
Sebastian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ben Pulse is winning the standup battle so far.
Pulse throws a body shot but no joy.
Sebastian only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sebastian scores with a push kick.
Pulse is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulse throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sebastian counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sebastian. That's going to slow Pulse down.
Sebastian works Pulse's body with a nice hook.
Sebastian misses with a head kick.
Pulse throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sebastian counters with a low kick, right behind Pulse 's knee.
Pulse misses with a body punch
and Sebastian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Sebastian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pulse's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sebastian is pushing down on Pulse's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pulse is fighting to maintain full guard but Sebastian has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pulse is not content to let Sebastian control the position.
Pulse is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Sebastian scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulse blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sebastian.
Sebastian lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Belle Sebastian has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sebastian throws a strike but Pulse avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Sebastian throws a big right hand that misses.
Sebastian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pulse works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sebastian keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pulse's head.
Pulse looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sebastian puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sebastian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pulse's head.
Belle Sebastian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sebastian is working for a submission of some sort.
Pulse tries to get to full guard but Sebastian has control of the leg.
Sebastian is controlling the pace.
Ben Pulse has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sebastian works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Belle Sebastian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Sebastian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Belle Sebastian!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rui Rodrigo Germano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germano has chosen Black Flood Diesel - Lost Cause as his entrance music. Alexander Emelianenko has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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22
215 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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21
208 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
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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 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko defending well as Germano loads up on a big left hand.
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Germano manages to avoid it.
No luck for Emelianenko with that takedown attempt.
Germano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Germano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Germano misses with a wild body shot.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Germano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Emelianenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
It looks like Alexander Emelianenko has been cut.
Germano tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Germano.
Germano throws a body shot but no joy.
Germano gets caught napping as Emelianenko dives in and scores a takedown. Germano manages to retain guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emelianenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Germano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Germano looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Emelianenko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germano throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Germano working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Emelianenko doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Emelianenko manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Emelianenko passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Germano tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Germano gets back to half guard.
Germano has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Emelianenko. Oh but Germano has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Emelianenko goes limp - he's gone! Germano jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rui Rodrigo Germano!
Rui Rodrigo Germano was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between De Bruyne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hendo Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Bruyne has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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22
183 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, De Bruyne!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hendo Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruyne sizes up Riggs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bruyne throws a good cross that connects.
Riggs takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Riggs throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bruyne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Riggs scores with a body shot.
Bruyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruyne.
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Riggs checks it.
Riggs throws a push kick but Bruyne slaps the foot to one side.
We've been informed that Riggs 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.
Bruyne 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.
And Riggs tries to counter it with a takedown but Bruyne pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bruyne lands a nice shot that snaps Riggs's head back.
Riggs defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs misses with a two punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruyne throws a leg kick but Riggs sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bruyne walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Riggs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bruyne wants to slow Riggs down by chopping away at his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs feints a jab promting Bruyne to slip. Riggs then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Bruyne slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
De Bruyne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bruyne misses with a low kick.
Bruyne takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bruyne looks to land a body kick but Riggs moved away.
Riggs misses with a hook. Bruyne ducked under it nicely.
Bruyne wants to land a leg kick but Riggs is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Riggs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Riggs.
Riggs pushes Bruyne away with a front kick.
A jab from Bruyne misses.
Riggs paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bruyne scores with a spinning back kick!
Bruyne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Bruyne.
A punch combination from Riggs misses.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Riggs is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Riggs throws a wild body kick that Bruyne sees coming a mile off.
De Bruyne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bruyne throws a sloppy head kick and Riggs moves out of range easily.
We've been told by Bruyne's head coaches at Green Line that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Riggs thows a body kick. Bruyne tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Riggs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bruyne as he jumps to the side.
Riggs on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruyne attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Riggs throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruyne slips a straight right by Riggs.
Bruyne throws a low kick but Riggs avoids it.
Riggs closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bruyne quickly recovers to half guard.
Riggs trying to control the pace.
Bruyne has hold of Riggs's hands but Riggs slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Riggs missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Well, if Riggs is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Riggs missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riggs throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bruyne to regain full guard.
Bruyne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Riggs showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Riggs advances position into side control!
Bruyne is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Riggs off and has taken his back!
Riggs has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bruyne has the hooks in. Riggs is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hendo Riggs will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Riggs tries to clinch but Bruyne moves out of range.
Bruyne fires out a quick counter leg kick but Riggs just manages to avoid it.
Riggs looks to land a left hand but Bruyne moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Bruyne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bruyne scores with the left hand. Riggs knows he should have avoided that one.
Riggs takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Riggs lands with a straight right. Bruyne didn't see that one coming.
Bruyne lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Riggs as he checks the leg kick.
A punch combination from Riggs misses.
Riggs pushes Bruyne away with a front kick.
Riggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Riggs moves away from the strike by Bruyne.
Riggs chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bruyne can pounce on him.
Bruyne is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruyne moves away from the strike by Riggs.
Riggs misses with a low kick as Bruyne jumps back.
Riggs checks a leg kick.
Riggs scores with a shot to the body.
Bruyne misses with a body kick.
Riggs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bruyne.
Bruyne walks forward, straight into a front kick from Riggs.
Riggs bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riggs throws the kick towards the body but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Riggs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riggs throws a low kick but Bruyne moves out of range easily.
Bruyne tried to counter with a leg kick but Riggs avoided it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riggs, right into the meat.
De Bruyne is winning the standup battle so far.
Riggs connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs defending well as Bruyne loads up on a big left hand.
Riggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bruyne takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruyne scores with a decent looking hook.
Bruyne bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Riggs throws out a powerful jab.
Riggs's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bruyne under the eye.
Riggs blocks the body kick.
A big left from Bruyne misses.
Riggs feints the counter takedown.
Bruyne is looking to slow Riggs down with leg kicks.
Riggs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruyne lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Riggs has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Riggs and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Riggs tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bruyne - that will leave a mark!
Riggs fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Bruyne counters with a quick kick to the body but Riggs blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs misses with a body shot.
Riggs finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bruyne swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Riggs.
Riggs throws the kick towards the body but Bruyne avoids it.
Bruyne thuds his right hand into Riggs's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bruyne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bruyne takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bruyne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Riggs walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Riggs is rocked!
Bruyne's jab looks to have found its range, popping Riggs under the eye.
Riggs is still on wobbly legs! Can Bruyne finish him?
Bruyne fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Riggs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riggs's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bruyne.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riggs misses the jab.
Bruyne pounces like a tiger and cracks Riggs with a vicious hook! Riggs is down but not out! Bruyne follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). De Bruyne!
De Bruyne retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabricio Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yong Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valakas comes to the cage accompanied by Coolio - Gangster's Paradise. Wright is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Emancipator - Soon It Will Be Cold Enough To Build Fires. Fabricio Valakas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yong Wright's chin.
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164 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Valakas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yong Wright!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valakas misses with a left hand
and Wright counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valakas.
Valakas tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Wright misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valakas.
Valakas lands a nice shot to the body.
Valakas has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wright holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wright has Valakas pressed against the cage, preventing Valakas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Valakas.
Valakas misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valakas is looking to control Wright's arms but Wright gets an underhook and turns him. Now Valakas has his back to the cage.
Valakas lands a nice uppercut.
Valakas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valakas manages to break the clinch.
Wright ducks under a wild hook from Valakas.
Valakas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valakas.
Valakas dives in and grabs Wright's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wright pushes down on Valakas's head and hops out.
Wright instigates a clinch.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valakas throws a punch but it's blocked by Wright.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Valakas is trying to force a seperation but Wright has the dominant position.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
Valakas is working Wright over against the cage.
Valakas tries to throw a body punch but Wright avoids it by throwing Valakas back against the cage.
Valakas misses with some punches.
Valakas swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valakas misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valakas lands a body punch in the clinch.
Valakas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
Wright is stalling here.
Valakas can't find room to land a body shot as Wright controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Wright.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valakas is trying to break the clinch but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Valakas is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Valakas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valakas blocks an uppercut.
Valakas tries to circle away but Wright has him pinned against the cage.
Wright misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Valakas is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wright stalling in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wright - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Valakas wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Wright lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Valakas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Valakas tries a body shot but Wright blocks it.
Valakas lands a hook that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Valakas looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Valakas misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright is looking to control Valakas's arms but Valakas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Wright has his back to the cage.
Valakas tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Valakas lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valakas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Valakas - that landed with a thud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Valakas scores with a shot to the side of Wright's head.
Wright working aggressively here.
Valakas working aggressively here.
Valakas is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The referee calls for Wright to work.
Valakas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valakas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Valakas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Valakas just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright pushes Valakas up against the cage in a clinch.
Valakas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Valakas blocking some punches.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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 Fabricio Valakas will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Valakas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wright avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valakas shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Wright sprawls well. Wright wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Valakas gets slowly back to his feet.
Wright changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Valakas moves away from the strike by Wright.
Wright gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Valakas is trying to push Wright away but Wright has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fabricio Valakas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Valakas tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Wright stalling the fight.
Wright blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valakas misses with a punch on the inside.
Valakas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Valakas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
Wright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wright is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Valakas cracks Wright with a nice body shot.
Valakas wants to get back to striking at distance but Wright won't allow it.
Wright slows down the pace here.
Valakas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Valakas wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wright has him pressed against the cage.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright blocks a body shot from Valakas.
Valakas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Valakas backwards.
Valakas has had enough of the clinch but Wright keeps him there for the moment.
Valakas breaks from the clinch.
Valakas throws a hook but Wright avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valakas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valakas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valakas swings wildly with an uppercut but Wright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
Wright misses with some punches.
Valakas blocking some punches.
Valakas misses with some punches.
Wright takes a shot to the head.
Valakas can't break the clinch.
Valakas misses with a punch on the inside.
Wright blocks a body shot from Valakas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas misses with a body punch.
Wright has a couple of punches blocked by Valakas.
A head punch on the inside from Valakas fails to land.
Nice body punch from Valakas.
Valakas tries to break free but Wright pushes him back against the cage.
Wright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valakas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wright or not.
Valakas misses with a body punch.
Valakas is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
Valakas tries to break the clinch but Wright is controlling the position.
Valakas taking a breather.
Wright scores with a shoulder strike.
Wright lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Valakas taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Valakas as Wright tries to tie him up.
Valakas tries to work over Wright's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Valakas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wright misses with a short punch on the inside.
Valakas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wright backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wright.
Wright misses with the head strike.
Wright leaning his opponent against the cage.
Valakas has a couple of punches blocked by Wright.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wright misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valakas.
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!
Valakas blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wright.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Yong Wright will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! 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.
Valakas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Valakas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a takedown into side control.
Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Valakas tries to improve position but can't.
Valakas is working hard here to advance position.
Wright advances to full mount.
Valakas is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright looking to control but Valakas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Valakas is trying to escape the mount.
Wright avoids the attempt from Valakas to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright takes Valakas's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Valakas is in trouble.
Wright is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Valakas has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Valakas tries to roll but Wright sticks to his back.
Wright is trying to stick to Valakas's back but Valakas is turning into Wright. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Wright's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Valakas.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wright controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wright is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wright has momentary wrist control but Valakas slips an elbow through the middle.
Wright keeping moving, preventing Valakas from controlling successfully.
Wright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Valakas lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Valakas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Valakas is looking to work some ground and pound but Wright has wrist control.
Wright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Valakas looking to pass the guard.
Wright pulls Valakas in to control the position.
Wright trying to control the position.
Wright wants to sweep but no luck.
Wright is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Valakas misses with the combination.
Valakas throws a lazy uppercut
and Wright counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valakas throws a big shot that misses.
Wright manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valakas on his heels. He'll look to pass Valakas's guard now, I'm sure.
Wright advances position into side control!
Wright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valakas is looking to regain half guard here but Wright keeps moving and retains side control.
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Valakas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wright tries for a kimura but Valakas is defending well.
Valakas is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yong Wright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wright has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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