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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vanapa Animai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Animai's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Here comes the hotstepper. Sanchez is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Foo Fighters- My Hero. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Estefan Sanchez enters the cage!
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212 lbs
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218 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid 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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vanapa Animai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez tries to bum rush Animai with a series of wild strikes but Animai uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sanchez throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Animai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sanchez avoids it really well and circles away.
Animai clinches with his opponent.
Sanchez throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sanchez breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Animai with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Animai.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vanapa Animai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sanchez throws a nice looking combination but Animai bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Animai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Animai throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Animai closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Animai is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sanchez sees it coming and defends easily.
Animai is trying for a kimura here. Sanchez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Animai wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vanapa Animai!
An out of breath and clearly excited Vanapa Animai thanked Meet the Future for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frey Grabovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Riley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frey Grabovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Travis Riley!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grabovski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riley throws out the jab.
Riley walks into a jab.
Grabovski stalks Riley and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Riley's face. Riley staggers backwards, shaken.
Grabovski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Riley lands a big head kick that sends Grabovski tumbling to the mat! Riley takes a step backwards and waves Grabovski back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Frey Grabovski has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riley drops Grabovski with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Grabovski looks back up at him and smiles so Riley waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Grabovski is rocked!
We've been told by Grabovski's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Grabovski misses with a few strikes there.
Oh Grabovski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grabovski lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Riley backs up against the cage.
Grabovski seems to have got his legs back now.
Riley moves in close and cracks Grabovski with a massive right hand! Grabovski, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Riley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Travis Riley!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Raybould (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benny Winkler (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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277 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Raybould!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Winkler!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raybould looks to land a right hand but Winkler moved out of range.
Winkler throws a right and a left that Raybould avoids nicely.
Winkler throws a hook to the side of Raybould's head but Raybould sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Winkler lands a body shot.
Winkler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Raybould moves away.
Winkler throws the left hand but Raybould avoids the punch easily.
Winkler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Raybould misses with a looping left.
Raybould misses with a shot to the body
enabling Winkler to counter with a crisp jab.
Winkler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkler swinging wildly here.
A jab from Winkler misses.
Raybould misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Raybould wants to clinch but Winkler slips to the side
and Winkler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winkler avoids the body shot from Raybould.
Kevin Raybould seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winkler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winkler unleashes a big counter combination but Raybould bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Raybould throws a leg kick that is checked
and Winkler counters with a stiff right hand.
Winkler takes a jab right on the kisser.
Raybould ducks right into an uppercut from Winkler.
Raybould throws a body punch but Winkler moves out of range.
Raybould staying out of range there.
Winkler lands a slapping body shot.
Raybould is looking to clinch.
A head kick misses from Raybould.
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!
Raybould on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould lands a body shot.
A head kick by Raybould misses
and Winkler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Raybould ducks right into an uppercut from Winkler.
Winkler scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Raybould throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Raybould swings for the body but Winkler moves out of range.
Winkler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No joy there for Winkler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Raybould looks to score with a jab to the body but Winkler is just out of range.
Winkler keeps the fight on the outside.
Winkler ducks under a wild hook from Raybould.
Raybould wants to clinch
and Winkler counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould misses with a body shot
and Winkler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Winkler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raybould fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winkler manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Winkler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Raybould misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from Winkler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Winkler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raybould was well out of range. Poor timing from Winkler.
A big right from Raybould misses.
Winkler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raybould had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Raybould is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Winkler closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Winkler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Winkler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winkler misses with an uppercut. Raybould saw that one coming.
Jab from Raybould.
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!
Winkler with a hook.
Raybould just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler just misses with a punch to the body.
Raybould throws a head kick but Winkler moves out of range.
Raybould is looking to wear down Winkler with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Winkler blocks a head kick by Raybould.
Raybould takes a swing at Winkler's ribcage but misses.
Winkler misses with a hook.
Winkler scores with a sloppy right hand. Raybould should have avoided that one.
Raybould misses with a wild body shot.
Winkler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Raybould gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Winkler cracks Raybould with an open hand slap.
Raybould looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Winkler jabs Raybould to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Winkler 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.
Winkler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winkler cracks Raybould with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Winkler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raybould misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winkler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Winkler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raybould throws a body punch but Winkler moves out of range.
Raybould swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Winkler counters with a stiff right hand.
Raybould misses with a hook to the body
and Winkler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Winkler lands a nice shot that snaps Raybould's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkler stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Raybould takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Raybould misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Raybould throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Winkler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raybould misses with an uppercut
and Winkler counters with a straight right hand.
Winkler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Winkler scores with a four punch combination!
Raybould looks to land a right hand but Winkler moved out of range.
Raybould looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winkler cracks Raybould with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Winkler lands with a nice combination. Raybould backs away looking to recover.
Raybould takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Raybould fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winkler manages to avoid it.
Winkler tests Raybould's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raybould just misses with a punch to the body.
Winkler misses with the combination.
Raybould swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould throws a low kick, looking for Winkler's leg but Winkler calmly moves out of range.
Raybould throws a right hand that misses
enabling Winkler to counter with a crisp jab.
Winkler connects with a body shot.
Raybould throws an off balance right hand
and Winkler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Raybould is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Winkler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Winkler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Raybould looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winkler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Winkler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raybould circles away quickly and effectively.
Winkler misses with a jab, cross combination.
Winkler throws an overhand right that lands on Raybould's shoulder, as Raybould tries to avoid the shot.
Winkler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winkler throws an overhand right that lands on Raybould's shoulder, as Raybould tries to avoid the shot.
Winkler connects with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winkler's hands.
Winkler throws a body punch but Raybould moves out of range.
Raybould swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Winkler lands a nice hook to Raybould's body. Raybould takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Raybould takes one to the chin there.
Winkler lands a nice hook to Raybould's body. Raybould takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheers as Raybould lands an impressive looking overhand right. Winkler doesn't seem phased though.
Winkler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Winkler connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winkler ducks under a wild hook from Raybould.
Raybould closes the distance and pushes Winkler back into the cage.
Raybould misses with a short punch on the inside.
Raybould stalling the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raybould stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Raybould lands a nice shot to the body.
Raybould throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Winkler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Raybould throws a punch but it's blocked by Winkler.
Raybould misses with the head strike.
Raybould keeps control of Winkler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkler.
Raybould has a couple of punches blocked by Winkler.
Winkler is pushing Raybould up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Raybould misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Winkler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Raybould cracks Winkler with an open hand slap.
Winkler takes a swing at Raybould's ribcage but misses.
Winkler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Raybould throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winkler misses with a looping right.
Raybould stuns Winkler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Raybould throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Raybould throws an overhand right that lands on Winkler's shoulder, as Winkler tries to avoid the shot.
Winkler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Winkler throws a hook but Raybould blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raybould throws a leg kick but Winkler sees it coming and moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Winkler, as that shot connected.
Winkler scores with a nice strike.
Winkler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Raybould circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Winkler's jab looks to have found its range, popping Raybould under the eye.
Winkler misses with a wild body shot.
It appears Raybould was looking to counter with a kick there.
Raybould ducks under a wild hook from Winkler.
Winkler throws a hook but Raybould blocks it.
Winkler throws a shot from downtown. Raybould moves away and avoids it.
Winkler lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Raybould backs up against the cage.
Winkler misses with a body punch
and Raybould counters with a left to the body.
Winkler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Winkler staying out of range there.
It seemed like Winkler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winkler misses with a hook
and Raybould counters with a nice uppercut.
Winkler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Raybould stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raybould digs a good hook to Winkler's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Raybould there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Raybould blocks a jab.
Winkler misses with a shot to the body
and Raybould counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Raybould keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Winkler.
Raybould was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Winkler steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Raybould. That one must have hurt.
Raybould just misses with a punch to the body.
Raybould fails in his attempt to clinch.
Winkler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Winkler takes one to the chin there.
Winkler misses with a series of wild punches.
Raybould throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raybould fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winkler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Raybould.
Winkler lands the left hand.
Winkler throws a looping overhand right but Raybould ducks down to avoid it.
Raybould ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winkler moves away.
Raybould misses with a hook to the body
enabling Winkler to counter with a crisp jab.
Raybould misses with a jab to the body
and Winkler cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Raybould tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winkler was well out of range. Poor timing from Raybould.
Raybould throws a right hand that misses
and Raybould takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raybould is looking to land body kicks.
Winkler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Raybould misses with a straight right.
Winkler throws out a counter right but Raybould avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raybould. Winkler does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler scores with a one two! Raybould had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Winkler.
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!
Nice shot by Winkler.
Winkler jabs at Raybould's body.
Raybould just misses with a punch to the body.
Winkler connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Raybould scores with a crisp jab that stopped Winkler in his tracks.
Raybould tries to clinch but Winkler is having none of it.
Raybould darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Raybould throws a body shot but no joy.
Kevin Raybould has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Benny Winkler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Winkler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benny Winkler.
I've got Winkler 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Winkler!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Pettis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Smirnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Pettis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Smirnov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pettis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smirnov.
Pettis throws a hook but Smirnov avoids it easily.
Smirnov throws a shot to the body.
Smirnov scores with a punch to the head.
Smirnov moves out of range as Pettis strikes.
Pettis with a jab.
Smirnov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Good leg kick by Smirnov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Smirnov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice straight punches there by Pettis. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pettis.
Smirnov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Smirnov throws a low kick but Pettis avoids it.
Pettis throws a jab but it's blocked by Smirnov.
Smirnov misses with a looping left.
Smirnov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis walks into a stiff left hand from Smirnov.
Pettis avoids the body shot from Smirnov.
Pettis lands a jab to the head.
Smirnov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pettis.
Pettis throws a jab when Smirnov was well out of range.
A jab from Pettis finds it's way through Smirnov's defenses.
Pettis waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Smirnov. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Smirnov to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Smirnov is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pettis gets to his feet - Smirnov follows without any prompting.
Smirnov is still on wobbly legs! Can Pettis finish him?
Smirnov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smirnov throws a hook but Pettis avoids it easily.
Pettis lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Smirnov head around and knocks him out cold! Pettis hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Pettis!
A very excited looking Jeremy Pettis rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scalante's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Started from the bottom. Espada has chosen Greedy Fly as his entrance music. Rocky Scalante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27 - 18 - 0 |
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200 lbs
14 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Scalante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada misses with a wild body shot.
Espada tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scalante was well out of range. Poor timing from Espada.
Scalante misses with a series of wild punches.
A big right from Scalante misses.
Espada scores with a hook to the body. Scalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Espada has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Scalante is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Espada scores with a shot to the body.
Scalante darts in looking for a takedown but Espada gets double underhooks and turns Scalante into the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Scalante has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Scalante walks into a straight right hand from Espada.
Espada scores with a hook to the body. Scalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Espada lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Rocky Scalante has been cut.
Scalante uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Espada has time to react.
Scalante takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A combination from Scalante does no damage.
Scalante takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada misses with a body shot.
Nice body kick from Scalante.
Espada misses with a series of wild punches.
Scalante is looking for a counter combo.
Espada scores with a jab. Scalante acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Scalante takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Scalante tries to bum rush Espada with a series of wild strikes but Espada uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Guillermo Espada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espada connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scalante misses with a double jab.
Espada digs a good body shot into Scalante's ribs.
Espada misses with the combination.
Rocky Scalante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scalante throws a right hand that Espada ducks under and follows up with a left that Espada also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Scalante takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scalante throws an overhand right that lands on Espada's shoulder, as Espada tries to avoid the shot.
A combination from Scalante does no damage.
Scalante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Scalante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Scalante was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Espada digs a good body shot into Scalante's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Espada. Beautiful body shot.
Espada throws a right and a left that Scalante avoids nicely.
Espada throws a shot to the body.
Scalante drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Scalante controlling the position.
Espada tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scalante stands up and beckons Espada to his feet.
Scalante lands a right hook to the body.
Scalante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scalante scores with a nice right hand.
Scalante swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Espada digs a good hook to Scalante's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espada ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice cross by Scalante.
A head kick misses from Scalante.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Scalante, right into the meat.
Scalante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Espada fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scalante on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Espada just misses with a punch to the body.
Espada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scalante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Espada.
Espada jabs Scalante right on the nose. Scalante blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Espada slips a straight right by Scalante.
Espada is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Scalante had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Espada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Scalante stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Espada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocky Scalante's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Scalante throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Espada's waist but Espada gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Scalante off to one side.
Scalante throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Espada stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Espada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scalante manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Scalante.
Scalante fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Scalante doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Espada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Espada throws a big shot that misses.
Scalante misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice shot lands for Espada.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espada uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scalante.
Espada changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Scalante throws a head kick but Espada moves out of range.
Espada wants to counter with a clinch but Scalante pushes him away.
Scalante drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espada wants to stand but Scalante is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scalante gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Espada scores with a hook to the body. Scalante takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Scalante swings widly with a right hand
and Espada cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Espada connects with a body shot that sends Scalante's belly button to the back.
Espada fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Some wild striking there from Scalante.
The fighters circle momentarily. Espada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Scalante dodges the punch combination from Espada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada lands a lovely overhand right.
Espada is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Scalante rather than just go for the knockout.
Espada swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scalante.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scalante.
Espada can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Espada tries to buck Scalante off but Scalante is having none of it.
Espada is trying to control Scalante's posture but Scalante avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada is looking to reverse the position.
Scalante gets to mount! Espada was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Espada regains half guard.
Espada is trying to stand up here but Scalante is controlling him well.
Espada is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scalante's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scalante's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espada somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
The referee is taking a good look at Scalante as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Espada!
Espada punches the canvas rather than the man.
Espada misses with punches from the back.
Espada somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Scalante tries to escape but Espada has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Espada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Scalante is taking damage to the body and head.
Espada misses with an elbow to the head.
Espada missing with punches from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Espada showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rocky Scalante's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Scalante bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Scalante ducks under a wild hook from Espada.
Scalante gets the takedown into side control.
Scalante stands up and beckons Espada to his feet.
Espada jabs at Scalante's body.
Espada misses with an uppercut.
Espada dips to his left and cracks Scalante with an uppercut!
Scalante misses with a double jab
and Scalante takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Espada, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Espada digs a good body shot into Scalante's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Espada keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Scalante throws a big counter combination but Espada scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Scalante plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Espada is rocked!
Scalante throws an overhand right that has Espada reeling! Scalante follows up with more punches and Espada is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Rocky Scalante!
Rocky Scalante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Leroy Goins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Volk Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goins comes to the cage accompanied by Jay-Z - Tom Ford. 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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41
153 lbs
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30
157 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Leroy Goins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Volk Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth dives in for a single leg takedown but Goins sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kruth tries to land a leg kick but Goins saw it coming and moves away.
Goins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Goins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kruth.
Some wild striking there from Goins.
Kruth flicks out a counter leg kick but Goins steps away.
Kruth gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Goins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kruth can't keep his opponent in guard - Goins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Goins thows a huge punch but Kruth dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Goins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Goins is thwarting Kruth's attempts to control the position.
Goins thows a huge punch but Kruth dodges it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goins.
Goins seems to be working for a kimura but Kruth defends the submission attempt.
Kruth is controlling Goins's trapped leg to prevent Goins from advancing to side control.
Kruth's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kruth is controlling Goins's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kruth moves into full guard.
Goins throws an elbow that misses. Kruth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Goins's guard. Nice move by Kruth!
Goins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Goins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kruth is one step ahead there.
Kruth lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goins trying to control the position.
Kruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Goins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goins trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Kruth with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goins throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kruth's head.
Kruth shoots for a takedown but Goins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Goins slaps away a takedown attempt from Kruth, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Kruth.
Kruth shoots in and drives through. Goins sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Goins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruth blocks a head kick by Goins.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Goins shows good takedown defense.
Goins stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruth. Kruth gets slowly back to his feet.
Goins gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Goins's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Goins is retaining full guard.
Kruth trying to control but Goins is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goins is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Goins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leroy Goins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kruth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Goins tries to avoid it but Kruth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Goins to the ground. Goins escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kruth throws a hook to the side of Goins's head but Goins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goins looks for the body kick but Kruth saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruth misses.
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruth can do to turn this around?
Goins tries to clinch up.
Kruth fails with the takedown
and Goins connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kruth has a takedown stuffed.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Kruth.
Kruth walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruth closes this distance looking for a takedown but Goins circles away.
Goins is looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins throws a right and a left that Kruth avoids nicely.
Goins thumps Kruth with a low kick.
Kruth closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kruth lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruth prevents Goins from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth connects with a couple of short punches.
Goins is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kruth is controlling him.
Goins wants to hit a switch here but Kruth passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Goins there!
Goins working to try and regain half guard.
Goins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kruth is thwarting Goins's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth lands with a punch from half guard.
Kruth lands strikes from half guard.
Goins tries to roll over but Kruth keeps him under control.
Goins is working hard here to advance position.
Goins controlling the position well.
Goins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Kruth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth distracts Goins with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kruth passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Goins bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kruth throws a low kick but it's checked well by Goins.
Goins misses with a series of wild punches.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kruth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kruth advances to full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruth prevents Goins from getting the reversal.
Goins regains half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kruth is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kruth pulls his head out easily.
Goins is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Volk Kruth will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Goins shows good takedown defense.
Goins misses with a few strikes there.
Goins lands a front kick.
Goins throws a right hand that Kruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruth also avoids with ease.
Goins throws a sloppy head kick and Kruth moves out of range easily.
Kruth tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kruth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Goins throws a right hand that Kruth ducks under and follows up with a left that Kruth also avoids with ease.
Goins thuds his shin into the meat of Kruth's side.
Some wild striking there from Goins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goins throws a nice looking combination but Kruth bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kruth appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goins as he avoids it easily.
Leroy Goins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Volk Kruth.
Some wild striking there from Goins.
Kruth tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Goins swivels and escapes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goins scores with a head kick.
Goins tries to bum rush Kruth with a series of wild strikes but Kruth uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Goins scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Goins misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goins throws a head kick but Kruth moves out of range.
Kruth pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Goins back to the cage. Kruth follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Goins avoids it really well and circles away.
Goins looks to land a body kick but Kruth moved away.
Kruth tries a quick counter leg kick but Goins is wise to it.
Goins throws a series of punches but Kruth moves out of range.
Leroy Goins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Goins throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goins stuffs the takedown.
Kruth dips to his left and cracks Goins with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruth avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kruth darts in looking for a takedown but Goins gets double underhooks and turns Kruth into the cage.
A nice combination there by Goins.
Kruth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Goins sprawls well initially but Kruth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kruth takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruth is looking to take a break and control but Goins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Goins haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Goins slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goins wants to sweep but no luck.
Goins wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kruth manages to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goins regains full guard. Nicely done.
Kruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kruth scoring with some ground and pound.
Kruth throwing strikes but missing.
Goins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kruth tries to free his leg and advance position but Goins is retaining full guard.
Kruth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Goins trying to control the position.
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.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Goins keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Goins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kruth wants to stand up but Goins is controlling him.
Kruth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Goins throwing strikes from guard but Kruth blocks nicely.
Kruth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Goins's guard.
Goins working for a triangle but Kruth defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leroy Goins showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goins has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leroy Goins!
During a confident post fight interview, Leroy Goins thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RZ Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, RZ Silva!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Martinez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martinez misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Martinez swings widly with a right hand
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Silva as he jumps to the side.
As Martinez backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but Martinez manages to avoid it all.
Silva lands with a right hand.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
Silva gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Martinez is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Martinez has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva actively working from the bottom here.
Martinez wants to work for an arm triangle but Silva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Silva looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Martinez 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.
Martinez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Martinez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Silva is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Silva looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martinez has passed into half guard!
Martinez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Silva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Silva pushes Martinez off looking to stand but Martinez dives back in and keeps control.
Silva works his way to full guard. Good work.
Silva working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
Silva working for a triangle but Martinez defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Martinez is aware though and is defending well.
Martinez 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.
Martinez wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Martinez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Silva manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Martinez has Silva in his guard.
Silva trying to control but Martinez is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
Martinez wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is controlling the pace.
Silva works his way into full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Martinez is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RZ Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Silva throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Martinez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Martinez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Silva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Martinez on the side of the head.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
A countering left hand to the body from Silva misses.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Martinez.
Martinez swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has Martinez backing up. Martinez nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Martinez.
Silva looks to land a combination. Martinez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Martinez throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a right hand to the body.
Martinez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Silva manages to avoid it.
Silva throws out a counter right but Martinez avoids it with no problem.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
RZ Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Martinez gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martinez connects with a body shot.
Nice cross by Silva.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Martinez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Silva pinned against the cage. Silva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Martinez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a lunging right hand
and Silva counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva clobbers Martinez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Martinez misses with a looping left.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Silva lands.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Martinez misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
RZ Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silva connects with a looping right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Martinez misses the target.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez misses with a hook
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Martinez swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Martinez throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Martinez throws a lazy uppercut
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
Silva scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Martinez looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Silva lands a jab.
Silva lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martinez backs up against the cage.
Silva digs a good body shot into Martinez's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martinez takes one to the chin there.
Martinez misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Martinez looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Silva catches Martinez right on the button with a cross.
Martinez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silva lands a head shot.
Silva fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Silva catches Martinez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Martinez.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Martinez's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Silva connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martinez scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Martinez takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Martinez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Silva jabs Martinez to the body, keeping him at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RZ Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Silva scores with a nice head shot.
Martinez gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silva.
Silva uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Silva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Martinez throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martinez circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Silva.
Martinez takes one to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Silva there.
A big right from Silva misses.
Martinez attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Martinez looks for a takedown but Silva sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Silva scores with a one two! Martinez had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Martinez under the eye.
Martinez misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
Silva staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva feints a jab promting Martinez to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Martinez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Martinez throws an off balance right hand
and Silva counters with a nice uppercut.
RZ Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Silva lands a jab.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Silva pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Martinez back to the cage. Silva follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Martinez closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Martinez getting side control.
Silva trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva wants to get back to full guard.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Martinez wants to pass to mount but Silva is defending the position.
Martinez is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
Martinez is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Silva manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Silva controls Martinez momentarily but Martinez frees himself.
Silva has his hands on Martinez's head, controlling the position.
Martinez tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva is trying to keep Martinez in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Martinez misses with a right hand
and Silva cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Martinez misses the shot to the body.
Martinez misses with a looping right.
Martinez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Martinez's head backwards.
Martinez throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Silva lands a right hook to the body.
Silva throws a nice looking combination but Martinez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnny Martinez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martinez throws a right hand that misses
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
RZ Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Silva 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RZ Silva!
A relieved looking RZ Silva thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Albert Fish (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimo Pukki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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115 lbs
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146 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Albert Fish!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raimo Pukki!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fish digs a good body shot into Pukki's ribs.
The fighters circling - Pukki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Fish.
Fish feinted with a counter takedown.
Pukki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pukki swings for the body but Fish moves out of range.
Pukki misses with a straight right.
Pukki tried to score with a low kick but Fish checks it.
Pukki throws a lazy right hand but Fish sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pukki misses with a jab to the body
and Fish counters with a straight right hand.
Fish really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pukki throws a leg kick
and Fish counters with a nice body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Fish blocks the leg kick.
Fish on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Albert Fish has been cut.
Pukki misses with a wild body shot.
Fish swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pukki lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fish.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fish scores with the left hand. Pukki knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice shot lands for Pukki.
Fish is rocked!
Pukki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oh Fish is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pukki lands a nice hook to Fish's body. Fish takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pukki throws a leg kick but Fish moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fish scores with a leg kick.
Fish tries to clinch but Pukki moves out of range.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fish seems to have got his legs back now.
A punch combination from Pukki misses.
Fish avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pukki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pukki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fish bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fish drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pukki sprawls and moves away.
Pukki misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Pukki misses.
Pukki changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pukki. Fish does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fish throwing a counter right hand but Pukki manages to avoid it.
Fish lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pukki moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pukki looks to score with a jab to the body but Fish is just out of range.
Pukki lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fish digs a good hook to Pukki's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki connects with a body shot that sends Fish's belly button to the back.
Pukki misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Pukki throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Raimo Pukki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Pukki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Fish wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pukki throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fish stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Both fighters circling a little - Pukki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fish moves away from the strike by Pukki.
Fish is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pukki misses the shot to the body.
Pukki avoids the body shot from Fish.
Fish cracks Pukki with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pukki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fish tries to counter with a takedown but Pukki is quick to defend against it.
Pukki misses with a body shot
and Fish counters with an inside leg kick.
Pukki throws a hook to the side of Fish's head but Fish sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fish looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Pukki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fish moves away.
Pukki takes a swing at Fish's ribcage but misses.
Pukki misses the jab.
Pukki just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromFish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pukki swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fish counters with an outside leg kick.
Pukki throws a body shot but no joy.
Fish lands a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut there from Fish.
Pukki takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pukki takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pukki throws a looping overhand right but Fish ducks down to avoid it.
Pukki works Fish's body with a nice hook.
Pukki cracks the inside of Fish's front leg.
Pukki misses with an uppercut. Fish saw that one coming.
Pukki lands a nice looking body shot.
Pukki misses with a hook
and Fish counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fish wants to pass the guard but Pukki is defending well.
Fish thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pukki's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fish trying to control the action but Pukki is working from the bottom.
Pukki wants to control but Fish is keeping busy.
Fish is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pukki is looking to improve his position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raimo Pukki dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Fish's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Pukki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fish changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pukki scores with a sloppy right hand. Fish should have avoided that one.
Pukki is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Pukki swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pukki misses with a shot to the body
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pukki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pukki throws out a loose jab but Fish uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pukki lands with a nice body punch.
Pukki fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pukki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pukki is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fish rather than just go for the knockout.
Pukki throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Fish to counter with a crisp jab.
Pukki lands a jab to Fish's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fish misses with a body shot.
Pukki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pukki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fish takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Pukki throws a big shot that misses.
Pukki misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Pukki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pukki misses with a low kick.
Pukki misses with a kick to the body
and Fish counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pukki throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fish counters with a stiff right hand.
Fish moves out of range as Pukki strikes.
Pukki throws a leg kick
and Fish counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pukki's knee momentarily.
A combination from Pukki does no damage.
Pukki is breathing heavily.
Pukki throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fish counters with a stiff right hand.
Pukki scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fish on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fish keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
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!
Pukki throws a leg kick but Fish moved away.
Pukki throws a right and a left that Fish avoids nicely.
Fish is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Pukki throws out a leg kick but Fish moves out of range and Pukki only half commits.
Fish throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pukki is rocked!
Fish is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pukki throws a body punch but Fish moves out of range.
Pukki is still on wobbly legs! Can Fish finish him?
Pukki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fish lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pukki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fish manages to avoid it.
Fish half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pukki throws a leg kick
and Fish counters with a big right hand! Oh Pukki is in trouble here! Fish follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Albert Fish!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Albert Fish waved his t-shirt featuring VIRAL COMBAT's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Romulo Barral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Pain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
184 lbs
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30
178 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romulo Barral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Pain!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Barral quickly recovers to half guard.
Pain thows a huge punch but Barral dodges it nicely.
Barral wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
Pain is looking to advance position but Barral won't allow it.
Barral moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Barral keeps moving.
Pain forces his way into half guard.
Pain wants to pass to mount but Barral is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barral is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pain's back!
I really don't envy Pain right now.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Barral is persistently looking for the submission but Pain is defending it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain tries to escape but Barral has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pain defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Barral's arms.
Barral keeps control of the position as Pain tries to break free.
Pain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Barral is looking for a kimura here.
Barral is looking for a kimura but Pain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Barral to get the leverage.
Pain gets full guard.
Barral is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pain has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain is pushing down on Barral's leg trying to pass to half guard. Barral is fighting to maintain full guard but Pain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Barral wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
Pain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Barral does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pain throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pain passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barral tries to reverse the position but Pain maintains control.
Pain punching from mount but Barral doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Barral is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barral hang on?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barral is squirming around, avoiding Pain's attempts to control the action.
Pain lands with some strikes.
Barral is rocked!
Pain moves to back control.
Pain is working for a rear naked choke. Barral is not defending it well and Pain has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Barral refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Barral's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Pain!
Tyson Pain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, GREEN!160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethelbart Takahashi (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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36
282 lbs
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35
243 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
Steel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Strong like Butterfly in the buildup to the fight.
Takahashi is looking to land body kicks.
Steel throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
Takahashi avoids the body shot from Steel.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi lands with a cross.
Takahashi scores with a leg kick.
Steel throws a series of punches but Takahashi avoids them all with ease.
Steel throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Steel.
Takahashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takahashi was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Takahashi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Takahashi throws a series of strikes that have Steel backpedaling.
A head kick by Steel misses
and Takahashi counters with a straight right hand.
Takahashi throws a chopping leg kick but Steel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Steel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Takahashi lands a leg kick that knocks Steel off balance momentarily.
We've been informed that Takahashi 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.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat.
Steel looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Freddy Steel's cut is getting worse.
Takahashi throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Steel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away.
It looked like Steel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Takahashi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Takahashi throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
Steel appears to be looking for a big counter.
Takahashi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Steel's head backwards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi can't find room to land a body shot as Steel controls the action.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Steel avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Takahashi tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the cage.
Steel scores with a shot to the side of Takahashi's head.
Takahashi throws a head punch that misses.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi is working Steel over against the cage.
Steel working aggressively here.
Takahashi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel misses with a hook to the body
and Takahashi counters with a series of strikes. Steel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Freddy Steel's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel misses with a low kick.
A jab from Takahashi finds it's way through Steel's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel blocks the body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
Takahashi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Steel was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Takahashi.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
Steel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Takahashi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Steel is looking to clinch but Takahashi is avoiding it.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Takahashi circles away.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Steel is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Freddy Steel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Steel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Steel misses with some punches.
Takahashi lands a body punch in the clinch.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi misses with the head strike.
Takahashi misses with some punches.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Steel blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi breaks from the clinch.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Takahashi can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Steel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Takahashi - the referee stops the clock and Steel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Takahashi. Steel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steel blocks a leg kick.
Steel moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Steel tries to clinch up.
Steel's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Steel tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Steel 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.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. Steel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Takahashi. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Steel closes the distance looking to clinch
and Takahashi counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Steel's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
An inside leg kick lands from Takahashi.
Takahashi cracks the inside of Steel's front leg.
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Takahashi throws out a powerful jab.
Jeez, Freddy Steel's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddy Steel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Ethelbart Takahashi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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