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UPF Wednesday Night Fights 5 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Kilkenny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caius Baasch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baasch has chosen Disillusion - The Hole We Are In as his entrance music. Caius Baasch will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lance Kilkenny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Caius Baasch!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baasch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kilkenny has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Montreal Fighter's Gym (4.5* Sparring) in the buildup to the fight.
Baasch moves into the clinch.
Kilkenny misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kilkenny is looking to break free of the clinch but Baasch has double underhooks.
Baasch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Baasch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baasch is working for takedown but Kilkenny is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baasch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Baasch looks to land a combination but Kilkenny avoids it well.
Kilkenny lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baasch circles away quickly and effectively.
Baasch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kilkenny counters with a nice uppercut.
Lance Kilkenny has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caius Baasch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilkenny tries a head kick but it misses.
Baasch is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilkenny misses with a double jab.
Baasch moves into the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kilkenny throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baasch drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kilkenny lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Baasch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilkenny stuffs the takedown.
Baasch shoots in for a takedown but Kilkenny shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Baasch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Baasch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kilkenny tries to avoid it but Baasch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kilkenny to the ground. Kilkenny escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kilkenny looks to score with a jab to the body but Baasch is just out of range.
Baasch blocks a jab.
Kilkenny scores with a jab. Baasch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Baasch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kilkenny avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kilkenny there.
Baasch is rocked!
Kilkenny gets a clinch.
Baasch is still on wobbly legs! Can Kilkenny finish him?
Kilkenny lands a big right hand that drops Baasch! The killer instinct kicks in and Kilkenny finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Kilkenny!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lance Kilkenny!
Lance Kilkenny 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Etro Kreiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kreiss has chosen Muse - Hysteria as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Nick Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Etro Kreiss!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy blocks a head kick by Kreiss.
Kreiss throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kennedy's waist but Kennedy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kreiss off to one side.
Kreiss cracks Kennedy with an open hand slap.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy slips a jab and a cross from Kreiss.
Kreiss tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kennedy swivels and escapes.
An attempted straight right counter from Kennedy misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kreiss is defended easily by Kennedy.
Nick Kennedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Etro Kreiss.
Kennedy misses with a takedown attempt
and Kreiss counters by clinching up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreiss successfully pulls guard.
Kennedy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kennedy postures up in Kreiss's guard and throws a big left but Kreiss blocks it.
Kennedy being controlled here momentarily.
Kennedy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kennedy wants to control from the top but Kreiss keeps moving.
Kreiss wants to sweep but no luck.
Kennedy stands up and waves to Kreiss to follow him.
Kreiss closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kreiss breaks the clinch.
Kreiss will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kennedy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kreiss.
Kreiss throws a leg kick
and Kennedy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kreiss closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kreiss tries to pull guard but Kennedy won't allow it.
Kreiss manages to break the clinch.
Kennedy throws a leg kick
and Kreiss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kreiss is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kennedy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kreiss breaks the clinch.
Kennedy fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreiss moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy wants to get back to striking at distance but Kreiss won't allow it.
Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kreiss breaks from the clinch.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches up with Kreiss, looking for a takedown. Kennedy pushes Kreiss against the cage but Kreiss circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kreiss clinches up against the cage.
Kreiss drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kennedy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kennedy stuffs the takedown.
Kreiss shoots in but no luck this time.
Kreiss moves into range and clinches up with Kennedy.
Kreiss's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kreiss moves into the clinch successfully.
Kennedy jumps guard but Kreiss stands there with Kennedy around his waist. Kennedy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kennedy looking for a takedown.
Kreiss gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kreiss smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Etro Kreiss dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kennedy lands with a good body shot.
Kreiss lands a two punch combo.
Etro Kreiss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kreiss takes the fight into the clinch.
Kennedy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kreiss pulls Kennedy into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kreiss's guard.
Kennedy works over Kreiss with some ground and pound from guard.
Kreiss is controlling Kennedy's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kreiss 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.
Kennedy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kennedy trying to control but Kreiss is working from the bottom.
Kreiss managing to control the position.
Kreiss avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kreiss is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kreiss can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kennedy trying to control but Kreiss is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kennedy 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 two 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.
Kreiss is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kennedy moves out of range of the leg kick from Kreiss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kennedy.
Kreiss has Kennedy up against the cage in a clinch.
Kreiss breaks from the clinch.
Kreiss fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kennedy or perhaps it was just good defense by Kreiss, which made it look bad.
Kreiss has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kreiss breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Kreiss.
Kreiss looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kreiss won't allow Kennedy to sweep him here.
Kreiss throws a big elbow that misses.
Kennedy looking for a sweep. Not yet Kennedy, not yet.
Kreiss has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kreiss slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kreiss trying to control but Kennedy is working from the bottom.
Kreiss looking to pass the guard.
Kennedy looking for a guillotine here but Kreiss defends easily.
Kreiss throwing strikes from guard but Kennedy blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Etro Kreiss showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kennedy fails with the takedown.
Kreiss shoots in looking for a takedown but Kennedy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kreiss's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kennedy tries to counter by clinching up but Kreiss breaks away and moves out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kreiss or perhaps it was just good defense by Kennedy, which made it look bad.
Kennedy shoots in for a double leg but Kreiss sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kennedy shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Kennedy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Kennedy. No joy for Kreiss on that attempt.
Kennedy appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kreiss closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kennedy wants to control but Kreiss is keeping busy.
Kreiss is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to get back to his feet.
Kennedy is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Ironfist MMA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kreiss is looking to pass Kennedy's guard but actually Kennedy recovers to full guard.
Kennedy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kreiss is stalling in the full guard.
Kreiss postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Etro Kreiss has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kreiss seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kreiss stuffs the takedown.
Kennedy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kreiss.
Kreiss shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kennedy's guard.
Kennedy 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.
Kreiss avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kreiss tries to stand but Kennedy is controlling from the bottom.
Kreiss pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kennedy is keeping the position for now.
Kreiss throwing strikes but missing.
Kreiss stopping the sweep attempt from Kennedy.
Kreiss wants to stand and escape but instead Kennedy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nick Kennedy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kennedy landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kreiss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kennedy defends well.
Kreiss is looking for a triangle but Kennedy pushes his legs off easily.
Kennedy postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennedy is fighting to break Kreiss's control of his arms but Kreiss is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kreiss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kennedy attempts a counter takedown but Kreiss avoids it well and moves away.
Etro Kreiss is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kreiss scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Etro Kreiss comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kreiss has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Etro Kreiss!
An out of breath Etro Kreiss thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Herrera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcio Andre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herrera comes into the arena with Daddy Yankee - Gasolina blaring out of the sound system. The key to victory for Joaquin Herrera has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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155 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joaquin Herrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcio Andre!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Herrera misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Andre is looking to chop away at Herrera's legs.
Herrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Andre has taken the fight to the clinch.
Andre tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Andre pulls guard.
Herrera postures up and lands a big shot to Andre's brow.
Andre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Herrera is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Hilo Fight lab that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Andre lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Herrera is looking to stand up but Andre isn't so interested in that idea.
Andre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now.
Andre postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Herrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Andre trying to control but Herrera is working from the bottom.
Herrera wants to stand but Andre is controlling the position.
Andre drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Andre jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Andre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Herrera is keeping the position for now.
Herrera is looking to stand back up but Andre counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Herrera.
Andre is working for a submission of some sort.
Andre seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andre is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Herrera is just riding it out for now. Andre eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Andre is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Herrera!
Herrera manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Andre not doing much here.
Herrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Herrera kicks off Andre and gets to his feet.
Andre shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Herrera napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Andre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Herrera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Herrera is looking to regain half guard here but Andre keeps moving and retains side control.
Herrera is trying to buck Andre off.
Andre working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Herrera is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Andre has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andre has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Herrera is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Andre yanks on the arm and Herrera is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Andre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marcio Andre!
A relieved looking Marcio Andre 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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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andries Habel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fernando Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andries Habel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andries Habel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fernando Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habel scores with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vazquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Habel throws a quick counter kick to the body but Vazquez avoids it.
Vazquez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vazquez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Habel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Vazquez.
Vazquez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Habel misses with an attempted mid kick.
Habel sets himself, and Vazquez steps forward looking for the clinch! Habel avoids it this time.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Habel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Habel is looking to regain half guard here but Vazquez keeps moving and retains side control.
Habel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vazquez's best efforts.
Vazquez is keen to just control but Habel is a slippery customer.
Vazquez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Habel is looking for a sweep. Vazquez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Habel regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vazquez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Habel looking to control.
Vazquez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Habel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vazquez stays in close to Habel's body and controls the position.
Habel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vazquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vazquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez wants to control from the top but Habel keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habel working for a triangle but Vazquez defends it easily.
Vazquez has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Habel to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Vazquez is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Habel pulls down on the head and he's put Vazquez to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Andries Habel!
Andries Habel very nearly forgot to thank PayDay Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Pastrnak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Gentry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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163 lbs
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Pastrnak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Matt Gentry!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gentry throws an overhand right that lands on Pastrnak's shoulder, as Pastrnak tries to avoid the shot.
A left lands for Gentry.
A right-left combo lands from Pastrnak.
Pastrnak shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Pastrnak takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Gentry throws a hook but Pastrnak blocks it.
Gentry slips a jab and a cross from Pastrnak.
Gentry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pastrnak blocks a body shot from Gentry.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gentry throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pastrnaks head.
Gentry just leaning against Pastrnak, taking a breather.
Gentry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pastrnak being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gentry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gentry manages to break the clinch.
Gentry on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Pastrnak throws a body kick that misses.
Pastrnak scores with a nice right hand.
Gentry scores with a jab.
Matt Gentry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gentry takes a swing at Pastrnak's ribcage but misses.
Gentry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pastrnak.
Pastrnak throws a leg kick that misses.
It seemed like Gentry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gentry moves into the clinch.
Gentry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gentry lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pastrnak blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pastrnak or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Gentry.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gentry throws a head punch that misses.
Gentry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pastrnak letting Gentry take a breather here.
A right handed body shot lands from Gentry.
Gentry pushes Pastrnak back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Gentry.
Gentry lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pastrnak backwards.
Pastrnak being controlled against the cage.
Gentry lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pastrnak backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pastrnak prevents a body shot from Gentry.
A frustrated look appears on Pastrnak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gentry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gentry manages to break the clinch.
Gentry has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pastrnak throws a series of punches but Gentry moves out of range.
Pastrnak misses with a body shot.
Pastrnak is looking to clinch.
Gentry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Gentry misses.
Gentry lands a body shot.
Pastrnak thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gentry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gentry throws a body shot but no joy.
Pastrnak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gentry but Gentry pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gentry punishes Pastrnak's body with a nice straight punch.
Gentry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gentry connects with a body shot.
David Pastrnak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gentry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pastrnak misses with a looping right.
Pastrnak moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gentry has closed the distance and engaged Pastrnak in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Gentry.
A frustrated look appears on Pastrnak's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gentry stalls.
Gentry holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Gentry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Gentry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Pastrnak throws a low kick but Gentry moves out of range easily.
Gentry moves out of range as Pastrnak strikes.
Gentry misses with a jab, cross combination.
Matt Gentry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pastrnak misses with an uppercut. Gentry saw that one coming.
Gentry drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pastrnak defends it well.
Gentry slips a jab and a cross from Pastrnak.
Pastrnak misses with a few strikes there.
Pastrnak takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gentry misses with a hook. Pastrnak ducked under it nicely.
Pastrnak scores with a sloppy right hand. Gentry should have avoided that one.
Pastrnak stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pastrnak takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Pastrnak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gentry lands a really nice looking cross but Pastrnak seems unphased.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pastrnak throws a jab when Gentry was well out of range.
A big left from Pastrnak misses.
Gentry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pastrnak looks to land a right hand but Gentry moved out of range.
Gentry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gentry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gentry moves out of range as Pastrnak strikes.
Pastrnak clinches up with Gentry and pushes him back against the cage.
Gentry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pastrnak escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pastrnak looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Gentry finds it's target.
A left lands for Gentry.
Gentry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Gentry misses its intended target.
Gentry lands a nice shot to the body.
Pastrnak misses with a looping right.
Pastrnak takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gentry lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gentry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pastrnak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gentry just misses with a punch to the body.
Pastrnak fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pastrnak ducks under a wild hook from Gentry.
Gentry misses with a body shot.
Gentry displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pastrnak throws out the jab.
Gentry misses with a hook.
Gentry slips under a jab from Pastrnak.
Gentry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pastrnak bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gentry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gentry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pastrnak's hands.
Gentry lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gentry swings widly with a right hand
and Pastrnak counters with a straight right hand.
Pastrnak misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gentry lands a glancing blow to the side of Pastrnak's head.
Pastrnak misses with an uppercut
and Gentry counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pastrnak takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pastrnak is rocked!
Gentry dodges the punch combination from Pastrnak.
Gentry checks the leg kick.
Pastrnak looks to land a left hand but Gentry moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Pastrnak misses.
Gentry ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gentry stuns Pastrnak with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pastrnak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gentry punishes Pastrnak's body with a nice straight punch.
Pastrnak uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gentry.
Pastrnak misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pastrnak throws a hook to the side of Gentry's head but Gentry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pastrnak scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pastrnak takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gentry scores with a jab to the body.
Pastrnak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pastrnak pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gentry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pastrnak.
Pastrnak tries to clinch
and Gentry counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Pastrnak is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gentry cracks Pastrnak with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pastrnak tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Gentry pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pastrnak is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Gentry!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cristoff Melkovick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takeshi Tono (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cristoff Melkovick had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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152 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Cristoff Melkovick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Takeshi Tono!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tono moves out of range as Melkovick strikes.
Tono pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tono uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melkovick.
Melkovick tries to clinch there but Tono circles away.
Tono throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Melkovick tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tono is in Melkovick's guard.
Tono is pushing down on Melkovick's leg trying to pass to half guard. Melkovick is fighting to maintain full guard but Tono has managed to sneak the leg through.
Melkovick looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Melkovick tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tono wants to control but Melkovick is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ground and pound from Tono.
Melkovick knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tono on the ground.
Melkovick tries to roll over but Tono keeps him under control.
Tono is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Melkovick sees it coming and defends easily.
Tono seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tono scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tono not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Melkovick looking for submissions off his back.
Melkovick throws a strike from the bottom but Tono passes into side control!
Tono lands some shots froms side control.
Tono trying to control the action but Melkovick is working from the bottom.
Melkovick is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tono connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Melkovick tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Tono working the ground and pound from side control.
Melkovick is trying to get back to half guard.
Tono lands a nice forearm strike.
Tono working away.
Tono takes a little break here. Melkovick wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tono cracks Melkovick with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Melkovick is trying to control Tono's posture but Tono avoids it.
Tono is putting a hurting on Melkovick here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tono lands some shots froms side control.
Tono advances to full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tono cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Melkovick taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Tono.
Melkovick is looking to improve his position but Tono isn't that keen on the idea.
Tono has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tono scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tono pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Tono.
Melkovick is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tono with the ground and pound from mount.
Oh Melkovick is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Tono connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Tono looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Melkovick covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takeshi Tono!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Takeshi Tono made sure he mentioned Sun-Tzu, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mark Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Evans (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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165 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Evans!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Evans prevents Davidson from moving into mount.
Davidson is working Evans over with some ground and pound from side control.
Davidson is staying tight to Evans's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Davidson trying to control the action but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davidson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Evans is not content to let Davidson control the position.
Evans tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Davidson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans is pushing Davidson's head away, looking to escape. Davidson manages to hold on to the position though.
Evans wants to control but Davidson postures up.
Davidson cracks Evans with a big elbow.
Evans taking punishment in the form of punches.
Davidson scoring with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans wants to control but Davidson postures up.
Davidson wants to control but Evans is keeping him busy.
Evans takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Davidson scores with punches from side control.
Davidson scores with punches from side control.
Evans is trying to improve his position.
Davidson trying to control the position but Evans is working away.
Davidson has an Americana. Evans didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Davidson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Davidson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Davidson!
A victorious Mark Davidson thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Wayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taiki Tsubasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tsubasa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Keith Ape - 잊지마. Bruce Wayne could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Taiki Tsubasa's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Wayne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Taiki Tsubasa!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsubasa connects with an inside leg kick.
Wayne loads up on a big right hand but Tsubasa slips the punch.
Wayne tests Tsubasa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tsubasa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tsubasa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wayne.
Wayne tries for a takedown but Tsubasa sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Wayne looking to score a takedown here. Tsubasa is defending well but Wayne drives through and ends up in Tsubasa's guard.
Wayne postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tsubasa seems keen to control Wayne's posture.
Tsubasa keeping moving, preventing Wayne from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tsubasa can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wayne passes into half guard.
Wayne missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wayne tries to pass to full mount but Tsubasa defends it.
Tsubasa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wayne. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tsubasa avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wayne.
Wayne is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tsubasa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wayne not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wayne is looking to take a break and control but Tsubasa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Wayne there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wayne thows a huge punch but Tsubasa dodges it nicely.
Tsubasa is not content to let Wayne control the position.
Wayne looks to land a strike but Tsubasa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Tsubasa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wayne working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wayne in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wayne is working Tsubasa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wayne drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Wayne seems to have locked his on tight now - Tsubasa screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Wayne, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bruce Wayne!
Our winner, Bruce Wayne, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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