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UPF 3: Total Domination PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clint Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cant Name (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clint Hester !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cant Name!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hester swings for the body but Name moves out of range.
Name takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hester throws out a powerful jab.
Hester throws a shot to the body.
Hester lands a jab.
Hester lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Name uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hester .
Hester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Name.
Name moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hester misses the shot to the body.
Name changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hester throws a good cross that connects.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big left from Hester misses.
Name drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hester defends it well.
Hester scores with a sloppy right hand. Name should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Name was well out of range. Poor timing from Hester .
Name changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Name bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've been told by Hester 's head coaches at Kombat MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hester moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hester swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Name.
Name steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hester .
Name tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hester connects with a jab.
Name moves out of range as Hester strikes.
Hester dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hester is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Hester finds it's way through Name's defenses.
Hester scores with a body shot.
Hester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Name looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester jabs at Name's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester throws a shot to the body.
Hester tests Name's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hester throws the left hand but Name avoids the punch easily.
Hester connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hester works the jab nicely.
Hester paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Name bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Name drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hester defends it well.
Name takes one on the button.
Hester takes a swing at Name's ribcage but misses.
Hester throws a jab but it's blocked by Name.
And Name tries to counter it with a takedown but Hester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Name takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hester rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Name counters with a single leg into guard. Hester didn't expect that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hester works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Name throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Name won't allow Hester to get back to his feet.
Name throws a big elbow that misses.
Hester is breathing heavily.
Name working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hester 's head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Name trying to control but Hester is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hester just misses with a punch to the body.
Name drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hester defends it well.
Name slips a straight right by Hester .
Name tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hester looks to land a right hand but Name moved out of range.
Name ducks right into an uppercut from Hester .
A lazy left from Hester finds it's target.
Hester looks to score with a jab to the body but Name is just out of range.
Hester throws a lazy uppercut
and Name counters with a takedown into side control.
Hester defending against the ground and pound.
Hester avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Name.
Name sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Name wants to control but Hester is keeping him busy.
Name is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Clint Hester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hester throws a shot from downtown. Name moves away and avoids it.
Name bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Name tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hester throws a lazy right hand but Name sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Name on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hester misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Name.
And Name tries to counter it with a takedown but Hester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hester misses with a straight right.
Name uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hester .
Name slips under a jab.
And Name tries to counter it with a takedown but Hester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hester is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Name can do to turn this around?
Name moves away from the strike by Hester .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hester fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Name on the side of the head.
Name uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hester .
Name tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Hester misses its intended target.
Name with the counter takedown but Hester avoids it easily.
Hester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Name was well out of range. Poor timing from Hester .
Name feints the counter takedown.
Hester works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name defending well as Hester loads up on a big left hand.
Name with the counter takedown but Hester avoids it easily.
Hester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Name drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hester defends it well.
Name staying out of range there.
Name has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Name slips under a jab from Hester .
Hester misses with a lunging right hand
and Name counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Name loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Name in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hester working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Name.
Name connects with a couple of short punches.
Cant Name has got the better of the ground game so far.
Name in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Name loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Name scoring with punches to the head and body.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hester throws a hook but Name blocks it.
Name slips under a jab from Hester .
Name with the counter takedown but Hester avoids it easily.
Hester looks to score with a jab to the body but Name is just out of range.
Name tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Name keeps the fight on the outside.
Hester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Name was well out of range. Poor timing from Hester .
Name is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hester tries to clinch
and Name counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hester !
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!
Name working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hester defending against the ground and pound.
Name scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hester to see if he's OK.
Name throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester prevents Name from improving position.
An elbow from Name crashes against the mat.
Name looks up at the clock and then as Hester takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Name smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Name sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hester is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Name was well out of range. Poor timing from Hester .
Name feints the counter takedown.
Clint Hester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Name defending well as Hester loads up on a big left hand.
Name staying out of range there.
Name ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Name feints the counter takedown.
Name keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hester .
Name drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hester defends it well.
Hester is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Name.
Name tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Name circles away from the clinch attempt.
Name is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hester throws an overhand right that lands on Name's shoulder, as Name tries to avoid the shot.
Hester swings away with a body shot that misses
and Name counters with a single leg into guard. Hester didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Name working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Name throwing strikes but missing.
Name postures up in Hester 's guard and throws a big left but Hester blocks it.
Name throwing strikes from guard but Hester blocks nicely.
Name slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Cant Name will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
A big right from Hester misses.
Name feints the counter takedown.
Hester misses with a hook. Name ducked under it nicely.
Nice jab there from Hester .
Hester ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Name moves away.
Hester misses with a wild body shot.
Name with the counter takedown but Hester avoids it easily.
Name walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hester tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Name was well out of range. Poor timing from Hester .
Hester fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Name looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Name displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hester throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Name closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hester throws a hook but Name avoids it easily.
Name drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hester defends it well.
Hester tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hester jabs at Name's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Name has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hester finds it's way round the side to connect with Name's head.
Clint Hester is winning the standup battle so far.
Hester lands with a nice body punch.
Hester scores with the left hand. Name knows he should have avoided that one.
Hester scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hester throws a looping overhand right but Name ducks down to avoid it.
Name is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hester loads up on a big right hand but Name slips the punch.
Hester takes a swing at Name's ribcage but misses.
Name is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Name changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hester fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Name tries to counter it with a takedown but Hester pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Name takes one to the side of the head.
Hester connects with a single shot there.
Hester lands with a right hand.
Hester throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Name sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Name with the counter takedown but Hester avoids it easily.
Hester throws a hook but Name avoids it easily.
Name tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hester fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Name manages to avoid it.
Name with the counter takedown but Hester avoids it easily.
Hester misses with an uppercut.
Name keeps the fight on the outside.
Name drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hester defends it well.
Name steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hester .
Name feints the counter takedown.
A slow jab from Hester misses its intended target.
Name with the counter takedown but Hester avoids it easily.
Hester throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Clint Hester is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Name feints the counter takedown.
Hester misses with a hook to the body
and Name counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Name sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hester defending well though.
Name missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Name wants to pass to mount but Hester is defending the position.
Name thows a huge punch but Hester dodges it nicely.
Name thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Name throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Name throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hester swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Name changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hester misses with a hook
so Name counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Name stands up over Hester , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Name throwing strikes from guard but Hester blocks nicely.
Name postures up in Hester 's guard and throws a big left but Hester blocks it.
Name trying to control but Hester is working from the bottom.
Name pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hester is keeping the position for now.
Name missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Name connects with a couple of short punches.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clint Hester showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hester 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clint Hester !
A very excited looking Clint Hester 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tobias Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Dever (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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163 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tobias Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dever!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dever tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gibson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gibson rushes Dever and presses him up against the cage.
Gibson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dever tries to clinch but Gibson moves away
and Gibson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Still in half guard, Gibson seems content to control.
Dever is looking to get back to full guard here but Gibson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Gibson decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dever to his feet.
A left lands for Dever.
It looks like Tobias Gibson has been cut.
Dever misses with a wild combination.
Gibson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dever sprawls and moves away.
Dever closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gibson jumps guard but Dever turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gibson has Dever pressed against the cage, preventing Dever from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dever's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dever did well to prevent Gibson getting side control.
Gibson controlling the action here.
Gibson decides to return to a standing position.
Gibson dives in for a single leg takedown but Dever sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dever thumps Gibson with a low kick.
Dever fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dever fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gibson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gibson throws a head kick but Dever moves out of range.
Dever misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dever stuffs the takedown attempt from Gibson. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Gibson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibson tries to clinch but Dever moves out of range.
Dever is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gibson feinted with a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dever looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dever looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Dever sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dever connects with a body shot.
Gibson is breathing heavily.
Gibson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dever cracks a nice hook into Gibson's ribs.
Gibson ducks right into an uppercut from Dever.
Dever cracks Gibson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dever closes the distance and clinches.
Dever breaks from the clinch.
Dever cracks Gibson with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Gibson tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Dever pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Gibson is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Dever!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinn Zoella (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoella has chosen Lady GaGa - Bad Kids as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brazilian Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Quinn Zoella!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Army throws a nice looking combination but Zoella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zoella has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Army lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zoella takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Army scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Army comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zoella drops his hands momentarily and Army takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zoella fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Army throws a nice looking combination but Zoella bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zoella throws a series of punches but Army moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Army - just one landing.
Zoella fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Army, pushing him back against the cage.
Army tries for a takedown but Zoella manages to get underhooks.
Zoella has Army pressed against the cage, preventing Army from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zoella lands with a light punch inside.
Zoella trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoella jumps into guard, dragging Army to the mat.
Army working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zoella's head.
Army with a flurry of punches that miss.
Army being controlled here momentarily.
Army tries to free his leg and advance position but Zoella is retaining full guard.
Zoella throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Army throws a big right hand that misses.
Army trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zoella can do anything to dispel that myth.
Army is looking to work some ground and pound but Zoella has wrist control.
Army pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoella is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Army throws a strike but Zoella rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Army can't keep his opponent in guard - Zoella advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Army is trying to stand up here but Zoella is controlling him well.
Zoella is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zoella is keen to just control but Army is a slippery customer.
Zoella stops Army from getting back to his feet.
Zoella trying to control the action but Army is working from the bottom.
Army 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Let's hope that Zoella 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Brazilian Army seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Army lands with an uppercut that bounces Zoella off the cage and back into range.
Zoella lands a leg kick that knocks Army off balance momentarily.
Zoella just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoella takes the fight into the clinch.
Army changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zoella fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zoella throws an overhand right that lands on Army's shoulder, as Army tries to avoid the shot.
Army appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Army slips a jab from Zoella.
Army's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zoella under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Army, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zoella shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zoella moves into full mount! Army won't be happy about that!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoella trying to control but Army is having none of it.
Army looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zoella controlling from the full mount.
Zoella connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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 Brazilian Army will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zoella tries to clinch but Army is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Army - just one landing.
Army misses with a combination
and Zoella cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zoella misses with a two punch combination.
Army seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Army throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoella takes one to the side of the head.
Zoella lands a jab to the head.
Army swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zoella.
Army rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zoella drives through and clinches with Army against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zoella escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zoella tries to close the distance and clinch but Army swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Army throws the left hand but Zoella avoids the punch easily.
Zoella connects with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoella throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Army.
Zoella loads up on a big right hand but Army slips the punch.
A right-left combo lands from Army.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zoella. Army does a little dance to reset his feet.
Army throwing a counter right hand but Zoella manages to avoid it.
Army throws a combination that misses
and Zoella connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zoella instigates a clinch.
Zoella prevents Army from breaking the clinch.
Zoella throws a punch but it's blocked by Army.
Zoella pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zoella instigates a clinch.
Army wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoella has him pressed against the cage.
Zoella breaks from the clinch.
Army lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zoella circles away quickly and effectively.
A countering left hand to the body from Zoella misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Army.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Army throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zoella throws out a counter right but Army avoids it with no problem.
Zoella throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zoella misses with a few strikes there.
Zoella keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brazilian Army is winning the standup battle so far.
Army scores with the left hand. Zoella knows he should have avoided that one.
Zoella tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Army manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Army getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Army ducks under a wild hook from Zoella.
Army lands with a straight right. Zoella didn't see that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Army. Those never looked like landing.
Zoella shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Army as he avoids it easily.
Brazilian Army is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zoella fails to land the takedown.
Zoella scores with a sloppy right hand. Army should have avoided that one.
Brazilian Army is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Army tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoella was well out of range. Poor timing from Army.
Army misses with a jab, cross combination.
Army scores with a nice strike.
A combination from Army does no damage.
Zoella swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Army displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Army throws a lazy uppercut
and Zoella counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The fighters circling - Zoella throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Army was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Army throws an overhand right that lands on Zoella's shoulder, as Zoella tries to avoid the shot.
Zoella moves in looking to clinch but Army pushes him off.
Army swats away the attempt to clinch by Zoella.
Army throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zoella sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Army gets cracked there but stands up to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd cheers as Army lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zoella doesn't seem phased though.
Zoella drives through and clinches with Army against the cage.
Zoella's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zoella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Army sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brazilian Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinn Zoella.
Zoella wants to clinch.
Army lands a jab.
Army looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Army throws a combination that misses
and Zoella counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Brazilian Army will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Army avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zoella digs a good body shot into Army's ribs.
Army is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Army scores with a hook.
Zoella looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zoella controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zoella wants to control from the top but Army keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army being controlled here, momentarily.
Zoella working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Army keeping moving, preventing Zoella from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoella content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zoella looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zoella stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Army swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zoella is trying hard to land a takedown here. Army sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Army punishes Zoella's body with a nice straight punch.
Army misses with a left hand
and Zoella counters with a three punch combo that has Army backing up. Army nods at Zoella to acknowledge the strikes.
Army rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zoella moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Army works over Zoella's head and body with a nice combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoella fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zoella has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zoella stalling.
Army wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoella has him pressed against the cage.
Army tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zoella prevents the takedown attempt.
Zoella has Army pressed against the cage, preventing Army from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Army is trying to break the clinch but Zoella has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Army is trying to break the clinch but Zoella has him pressed against the cage.
Army is trying to force a seperation but Zoella has the dominant position.
Zoella lands a left hand that snaps the head of Army backwards.
Zoella with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zoella is struggling to control the position.
Army has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Army is trying to break free.
Zoella has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Army avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Army swings wildly with an uppercut but Zoella uses good head movement to avoid it.
Army tries to circle away but Zoella has him pinned against the cage.
Brazilian Army is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Army goes for a takedown attempt but Zoella pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brazilian Army. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoella looks to throw the jab but Army is out of range.
Army stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Army wants it to stay on the feet.
Zoella shoots in but Army avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Army misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoella has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Army wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quinn Zoella comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Army 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 Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brazilian Army!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Brazilian Army waved his t-shirt featuring Sportsmanship Ltd.'s logo in front of the cameras.
In defeat, Quinn Zoella stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is NOT good for bitcoin.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince Edgar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prince Edgar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamal Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Prince Edgar!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edgar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lewis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jamal Lewis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edgar counters by clinching up.
Lewis has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Edgar clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Edgar defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Lewis's arms.
Lewis doesn't have the hooks in and Edgar manages to turn into his guard.
Lewis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edgar is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Edgar controlling from side mount.
Edgar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lewis keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Edgar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lewis has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Edgar but great work by Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lewis landing strikes.
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Edgar tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lewis scoring with punches from side control.
Edgar avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lewis.
Lewis throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Edgar gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edgar won't allow Lewis to pass to mount.
Lewis prevents Edgar from standing back up.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lewis thows a huge punch but Edgar dodges it nicely.
Edgar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Edgar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Edgar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewis looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edgar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Edgar trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lewis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Edgar looking to control.
Lewis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lewis stopping the sweep attempt from Edgar.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lewis closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Edgar quickly recovers to half guard.
Edgar is trying is best to control the position here.
Lewis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edgar defends it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Lewis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lewis lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Edgar circles away quickly and effectively.
Edgar fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lewis 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.
Edgar working for a triangle but Lewis defends it easily.
Edgar trying to control the position.
Lewis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lewis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Edgar is on top in guard.
Edgar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edgar is looking to stand up but Lewis won't let him.
Lewis looking for a sweep. Not yet Lewis, not yet.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.
Edgar tries to free his leg and advance position but Lewis is retaining full guard.
Edgar drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Edgar as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lewis screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Edgar! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Prince Edgar!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peter Angelov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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175 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Angelov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magamedov misses with a takedown attempt - Angelov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Magamedov shoots in looking for a takedown. Angelov tries to sprawl out of it but Magamedov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Angelov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Magamedov gets tackled into the cage by Angelov. Angelov maintains the clinch.
Angelov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Angelov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Angelov.
Angelov darts in and clinches Magamedov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Angelov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Luke Magamedov has been cut.
Nice elbow from Angelov.
Angelov stops a takedown attempt from Magamedov.
Peter Angelov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Magamedov.
Magamedov tries to pull guard but Angelov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Angelov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Magamedov's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angelov lands an elbow inside that Magamedov shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magamedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Angelov smiles and moves away.
Angelov closes the distance and clinches.
Angelov lands a nice knee to the body.
Magamedov looks winded!
Angelov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Magamedov's face.
Magamedov is rocked!
Angelov dips a shoulder and cracks Magamedov with a mighty uppercut! Magamedov falls back against the cage and Angelov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Magamedov is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Angelov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Angelov!
Post fight, Peter Angelov took to the microphone: 'Bate Pepo ne proshtava!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Ready to Fall. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Davidson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Davidson.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Davidson cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davidson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Davidson.
Davidson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davidson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Davidson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Davidson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jackson, which made it look bad.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Davidson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Davidson scores with a nice strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Davidson off balance momentarily.
Davidson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Davidson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Davidson shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Davidson chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Davidson trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Davidson connects with a couple of short punches.
Davidson wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Davidson on the ground.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Davidson is one step ahead there.
Davidson slips nicely into half guard.
Jackson won't allow Davidson to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Davidson passes to full mount!
Davidson cracks Jackson with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Davidson!
In his post fight interview, Mark Davidson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Andrew Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'Eat my shit you cunt nuggets'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artem Obukhov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Butch Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Butch Jenkins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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170 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Obukhov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Butch Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Obukhov lands a nice shot that snaps Jenkins's head back.
Artem Obukhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Obukhov misses
and Jenkins counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jenkins is posturing up here but Obukhov has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Jenkins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Jenkins has to tap! Slick submission there by Obukhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Artem Obukhov!
Artem Obukhov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportsmanship Ltd. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
The defeated Butch Jenkins had this to say: 'Even though I lost, I still think I should get a title shot...'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justin Sane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hokey Pokey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sane comes into the arena with Many Men by 50 Cent blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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171 lbs
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25
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Sane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hokey Pokey!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sane shoots for a double leg takedown but Pokey sprawls well. He's pushed Sane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've been told by Sane's head coaches at Kombat MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sane shoots in and drives through. Pokey sprawls well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pokey sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Sane somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justin Sane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sane closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pokey circles away.
Sane fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pokey throws a head kick that Sane semi-blocks.
Sane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pokey is fending him off so far but Sane persists. Nope, Pokey circles away and we're back to standing.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Pokey.
Pokey misses with a head kick.
Pokey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pokey wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pokey leaves Sane with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sane throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pokey's waist but Pokey gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sane off to one side.
Pokey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sane is breathing heavily.
Pokey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Pokey lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
No luck for Sane with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pokey lands a jab to the head.
Sane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pokey defends well and Sane ends up having to push Pokey into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sane with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pokey counters with a three punch combo that has Sane backing up. Sane nods at Pokey to acknowledge the strikes.
Sane takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sane doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pokey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pokey lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pokey connects with a leg kick. Sane looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Sane attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Whack! Pokey lands a heavy head kick that drops Sane. The ref tackles Pokey to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Sane was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Hokey Pokey!
Hokey Pokey really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportsmanship Ltd. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Twelve Knickerbocker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mustafiq Rana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knickerbocker comes to the cage accompanied by Big K.R.I.T. - Saturdays = Celebration. Rana comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Spaceman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Twelve Knickerbocker has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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176 lbs
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179 lbs
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Twelve Knickerbocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustafiq Rana!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Knickerbocker shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Knickerbocker was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rana sneaks back into half guard.
Rana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rana lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Knickerbocker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rana on the ground.
Rana trying to control but Knickerbocker is working from the bottom.
Rana advances position into side control!
Rana has hold of Knickerbocker's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Knickerbocker seems comfortable defending it but Rana has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Knickerbocker is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Knickerbocker is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rana couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mustafiq Rana!
Mustafiq Rana managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportsmanship Ltd., into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Twelve Knickerbocker stepped up to the mic, saying 'Pffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffffft.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ima You (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akito Toyotoku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). You comes to the cage accompanied by date rate . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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177 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ima You!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Akito Toyotoku!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toyotoku throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Toyotoku tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Toyotoku lunges at You with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by You's hand.
Toyotoku connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
You walks forward, straight into a front kick from Toyotoku.
Akito Toyotoku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toyotoku scores with a hook.
You is looking to clinch but Toyotoku is avoiding it.
Toyotoku scores with a push kick.
You stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toyotoku.
Toyotoku works You's body with a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toyotoku scores with a push kick.
You is breathing heavily.
Toyotoku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - You looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That kick from Toyotoku tenderised You's leg. You is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toyotoku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt You.
Toyotoku lands a front kick.
Toyotoku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Toyotoku throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toyotoku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
You on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Toyotoku.
Toyotoku thumps You with a low kick.
You takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
You looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toyotoku.
Toyotoku delivers a nice body kick.
Akito Toyotoku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toyotoku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Toyotoku - just one landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Toyotoku.
An inside leg kick lands from Toyotoku.
You has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Toyotoku.
You chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Toyotoku can pounce on him.
You is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Toyotoku keeps You at a distance using the push kick.
Toyotoku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
You will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Toyotoku pushes You away with a front kick.
Toyotoku lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Toyotoku feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to You's calf.
You takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Toyotoku chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toyotoku throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Toyotoku scores with a sloppy right hand. You should have avoided that one.
Toyotoku throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Toyotoku throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Toyotoku lands with a kick to the temple. You shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
You is rocked!
You takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Oh You is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toyotoku is pawing at You, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into You's nose. You is badly hurt! Toyotoku pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! You tries desperately to hold on but Toyotoku is relentless in his assault! As You receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Toyotoku away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Akito Toyotoku!
Akito Toyotoku took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sportsmanship Ltd. for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Ima You was interviewed post fight and said 'ILL RAPE HIM NEXT TIME!!!!'.
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