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RDFC 5 James vs Gatmaitan PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Easy Muthaeffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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219 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Easy Muthaeffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andres Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muthaeffin has closed the distance and engaged Gatmaitan in a clinch.
Muthaeffin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Muthaeffin gets a clinch.
Muthaeffin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gatmaitan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Muthaeffin will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gatmaitan up against the cage.
Gatmaitan tries to throw a body punch but Muthaeffin avoids it by throwing Gatmaitan back against the cage.
Gatmaitan misses with the head strike.
Muthaeffin can't find room to land a body shot as Gatmaitan controls the action.
Muthaeffin jumps guard.
Gatmaitan trying to control the position from guard on top but Muthaeffin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gatmaitan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Muthaeffin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muthaeffin is pulling down on Gatmaitan's head. It's preventing any offense from Gatmaitan, at least for the moment.
Muthaeffin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Muthaeffin tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muthaeffin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gatmaitan wants to control from the top but Muthaeffin keeps moving.
Muthaeffin controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Muthaeffin wants to sweep but no luck.
Gatmaitan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Muthaeffin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Muthaeffin works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Muthaeffin landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muthaeffin is taking a breather. Gatmaitan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gatmaitan told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin stands up from half guard.
Muthaeffin swats away the attempt to clinch by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan throws the kick towards the body but Muthaeffin avoids it.
Gatmaitan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Muthaeffin counters by moving into the clinch.
Muthaeffin manages to break the clinch.
Muthaeffin moves out of range of the body kick from Gatmaitan.
Muthaeffin rushes Gatmaitan and presses him up against the cage.
Gatmaitan tries a knee to the head but Muthaeffin blocks it.
Gatmaitan tries to work over Muthaeffin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gatmaitan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gatmaitan misses with a knee strike.
Muthaeffin breaks the clinch.
Gatmaitan tries to clinch but Muthaeffin is having none of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muthaeffin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gatmaitan's waist but Gatmaitan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Muthaeffin off to one side.
Gatmaitan throws a push kick but Muthaeffin slaps the foot to one side.
Andres Gatmaitan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gatmaitan tries a knee to the head but Muthaeffin blocks it.
Gatmaitan tries to land a knee to the head but Muthaeffin blocks with his arms.
Gatmaitan with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Muthaeffin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gatmaitan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Easy Muthaeffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muthaeffin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Muthaeffin trying to land knees to the body.
Muthaeffin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gatmaitan throws a front kick that sends Muthaeffin stumbling back into the cage.
Gatmaitan lands a head kick. Muthaeffin smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gatmaitan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muthaeffin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gatmaitan moves in looking to clinch but Muthaeffin pushes him off.
Muthaeffin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatmaitan misses with a body kick.
Muthaeffin attempts a counter takedown but Gatmaitan avoids it well and moves away.
Gatmaitan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Muthaeffin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Muthaeffin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gatmaitan pushes Muthaeffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muthaeffin blocks an uppercut.
Muthaeffin tries to pull guard but Gatmaitan won't allow it.
Gatmaitan swings wildly with an uppercut but Muthaeffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muthaeffin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gatmaitan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gatmaitan misses with the head strike.
Gatmaitan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muthaeffin backwards.
Muthaeffin blocks an elbow strike.
Gatmaitan lands an elbow inside.
Muthaeffin ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Muthaeffin no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
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 Easy Muthaeffin will probably get the nod.
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.
Muthaeffin closes the distance and clinches up with Gatmaitan, looking for a takedown. Muthaeffin pushes Gatmaitan against the cage but Gatmaitan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Muthaeffin throws a wild body kick that Gatmaitan sees coming a mile off.
Gatmaitan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Muthaeffin is able to avoid easily.
Muthaeffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gatmaitan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatmaitan throws a head kick but Muthaeffin moves out of range.
Gatmaitan misses the shot to the body.
Muthaeffin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Gatmaitan throws a combination. Muthaeffin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gatmaitan feints and then cracks Muthaeffin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Muthaeffin down.
Muthaeffin checks a low kick from Gatmaitan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Muthaeffin with that takedown attempt.
Muthaeffin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatmaitan. Muthaeffin does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gatmaitan.
Muthaeffin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gatmaitan defends well and Muthaeffin ends up having to push Gatmaitan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Easy Muthaeffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muthaeffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gatmaitan is fending him off so far but Muthaeffin persists. Nope, Gatmaitan circles away and we're back to standing.
Andres Gatmaitan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gatmaitan misses with a kick to the body
and Muthaeffin counters by moving into the clinch.
Muthaeffin tries to pull guard but Gatmaitan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Gatmaitan.
Gatmaitan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Muthaeffin avoids it.
The referee calls for Muthaeffin to work.
Gatmaitan being controlled against the cage.
Gatmaitan lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Easy Muthaeffin has been cut.
Gatmaitan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Muthaeffin backwards.
Gatmaitan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin blocks an elbow strike.
Gatmaitan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Muthaeffin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Gatmaitan to the mat. Gatmaitan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Gatmaitan wants to sweep here but Muthaeffin controlling him for the moment.
Gatmaitan keeps trying to improve his position.
Muthaeffin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Gatmaitan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Muthaeffin looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gatmaitan is one step ahead there.
Muthaeffin keeping moving, preventing Gatmaitan from controlling successfully.
Gatmaitan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muthaeffin wants to sweep here but Gatmaitan controlling him for the moment.
Muthaeffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gatmaitan is aware though and is defending well.
Muthaeffin is pulling down on Gatmaitan's head to control his posture.
Gatmaitan wants to control from the top but Muthaeffin keeps moving.
Muthaeffin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gatmaitan controls the pace.
Gatmaitan looking to pass the guard.
Muthaeffin has control of Gatmaitan's left arm, preventing Gatmaitan from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Muthaeffin is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gatmaitan frees his head nicely. Oh but Muthaeffin has switched to an armbar! Gatmaitan is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Easy Muthaeffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between StevieRay Blackbeard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Dean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). StevieRay Blackbeard looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, StevieRay Blackbeard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Dean!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Blackbeard looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
StevieRay Blackbeard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackbeard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick from Dean lands but Blackbeard takes it in his stride.
Dean looking to score a takedown here. Blackbeard is defending well but Dean drives through and ends up in Blackbeard's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Dean stops Blackbeard from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blackbeard keeping moving, preventing Dean from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean content to stall in guard here.
Dean content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dean stops Blackbeard from standing up.
Dean looking to pass the guard.
Dean scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dean prevents Blackbeard from getting back to his feet.
Blackbeard wants to sweep but no luck.
Dean pushes down on Blackbeard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dean trying to control the action but Blackbeard is working from the bottom.
Blackbeard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dean.
Blackbeard is looking for a sweep. Dean is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blackbeard is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dean looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Dean seems content to control.
Dean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dean lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dean is keen to just control but Blackbeard is a slippery customer.
Blackbeard controlling the position well.
Blackbeard is trying to stand back up but Dean is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dean moves into the clinch.
Blackbeard wants to get back to striking at distance but Dean won't allow it.
Dean gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Blackbeard makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Blackbeard gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blackbeard wants to get back to his feet but Dean passes into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackbeard is trying to stand.
Blackbeard is staying active underneath Dean, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dean looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dean is working for a submission of some sort.
Blackbeard looks like he's trying to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dean is working for a kimura but Blackbeard is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Dean dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Blackbeard.
Dean lands a high kick!
Dean closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Dean is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Blackbeard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Blackbeard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackbeard is looking to regain half guard here but Dean keeps moving and retains side control.
Dean prevents Blackbeard from escaping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbeard taking a bit of punishment here - Dean scoring with strikes.
Dean trying to control the position but Blackbeard is working away.
Blackbeard trying to control but Dean flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dean gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Blackbeard is keeping busy.
Dean is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Blackbeard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dean.
Dean is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blackbeard is trying to stand back up.
Dean has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dean is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Sam Dean has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blackbeard is trying to get back to his feet but Dean has full control of the position and if anything, Blackbeard has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Blackbeard trying to control the hands but Dean won't let him.
Dean keeps control of the position as Blackbeard tries to break free.
Dean trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
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.
Blackbeard covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dean's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Blackbeard wants to get back to his feet.
Blackbeard has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Dean tightening his grip on Blackbeard, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Dean showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
No joy there for Blackbeard, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Blackbeard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Blackbeard closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dean quickly recovers to half guard.
Dean is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dean is trying to maintain the position but Blackbeard is very close to passing his half guard.
Blackbeard is stalling here. Dean is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Blackbeard seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Dean has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dean taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blackbeard is not content to let Dean control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackbeard wants to get back to his feet but Dean drags him back down.
Dean trying to control the position but Blackbeard is working away.
Blackbeard keeps Dean under control for a moment.
Dean trying to control the action but Blackbeard is working from the bottom.
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.
Blackbeard tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Dean tries to control but Blackbeard wriggling away.
Blackbeard is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dean lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dean in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Dean lands a big shot there that rocks Blackbeard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Dean tries to control but Blackbeard wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackbeard tries to lock up and control but Dean gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dean tries to control but Blackbeard wriggling away.
Dean looking to secure an arm triangle but Blackbeard defends it well.
Dean trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blackbeard is in all sorts of trouble here.
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.
Blackbeard takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Blackbeard is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dean cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dean can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blackbeard is looking to escape.
Blackbeard is trying to stand.
Blackbeard is bucking up trying to escape but Dean cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dean landing punches.
Dean lands with some strikes.
StevieRay Blackbeard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sam Dean is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Blackbeard is trying to escape the mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sam Dean comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dean 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sam Dean!
Sam Dean thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keo Kalanie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Henderson comes to the cage accompanied by Hollywood Undead - How We Roll. Keo Kalanie is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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214 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Los Angeles, James Henderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Keo Kalanie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henderson shoots in and bounces Kalanie off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Henderson stands up over Kalanie, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Henderson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Henderson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kalanie working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Henderson.
Kalanie keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass.
Kalanie is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Henderson is defending against the submission attempts here by Kalanie.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Kalanie wants to pass to mount but Henderson is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalanie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Henderson is just riding it out for now. Kalanie eventually gives up the hold.
Henderson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kalanie on the ground.
Henderson wants to control but Kalanie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Henderson manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kalanie keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Henderson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Henderson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Weed Nation in the buildup to the fight.
Henderson thuds his shin into the meat of Kalanie's side.
Kalanie misses with a series of wild punches.
Henderson is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson thumps Kalanie with a low kick.
Kalanie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Henderson counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Kalanie!
Kalanie is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Henderson wants to work for an arm triangle but Kalanie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kalanie is still in real trouble! Can Henderson finish him?
Kalanie works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kalanie seems to have recovered his senses.
Henderson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henderson is sitting in close to Kalanie's body. Kalanie has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Henderson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Henderson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kalanie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Keo Kalanie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Assassin Sokoudjou (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lenny Hall is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Assassin Sokoudjou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lenny Hall!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Sokoudjou - just one landing.
Sokoudjou throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hall tries to clinch but Sokoudjou moves out of range.
Sokoudjou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Sokoudjou swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hall takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sokoudjou.
Hall throws a hook but Sokoudjou blocks it.
Sokoudjou looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sokoudjou.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sokoudjou with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lenny Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall tries to clinch up but Sokoudjou circles away and keeps his distance.
Sokoudjou lands a big head kick that sends Hall tumbling to the mat! Sokoudjou takes a step backwards and waves Hall back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hall is rocked!
It looks like Lenny Hall has been cut.
Hall closes the distance but Sokoudjou moves to the side
and Sokoudjou counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Hall off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Sokoudjou follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Hall was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Assassin Sokoudjou!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Niewiadomski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Delos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pawel Niewiadomski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Delos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delos Santos should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Delos Santos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A punch combination from Niewiadomski misses.
Delos Santos dodges the punch combination from Niewiadomski.
Delos Santos throws a right hand that Niewiadomski ducks under and follows up with a left that Niewiadomski also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Niewiadomski. Those never looked like landing.
Niewiadomski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Delos Santos eats them both and turns towards Niewiadomski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Niewiadomski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Niewiadomski backs off Delos Santos throws a huge counter combo but Niewiadomski manages to avoid it all.
Niewiadomski pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Delos Santos back to the cage. Niewiadomski follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Delos Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Niewiadomski counters with a left and a right that stings Delos Santos.
Delos Santos slips a jab and a cross from Niewiadomski.
Delos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niewiadomski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niewiadomski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Niewiadomski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niewiadomski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Niewiadomski does no damage.
Despite the aggression on Delos Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that Niewiadomski avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niewiadomski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Delos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niewiadomski throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Niewiadomski stuffs the takedown attempt from Delos Santos. Delos Santos gets slowly back to his feet.
Delos Santos dodges the punch combination from Niewiadomski.
Niewiadomski throws a right hand that Delos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Delos Santos also avoids with ease.
Delos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niewiadomski looks to land a combination but Delos Santos avoids it well.
Niewiadomski misses with a two punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Delos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Niewiadomski circles away quickly and effectively.
Delos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niewiadomski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delos Santos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Niewiadomski swivels and escapes.
Delos Santos looks winded!
Niewiadomski misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niewiadomski swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Delos Santos misses.
Delos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niewiadomski throws a big counter combination but Delos Santos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Niewiadomski swinging wildly here.
Delos Santos lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Delos Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Niewiadomski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Niewiadomski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niewiadomski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Delos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Delos Santos throws a counter combo.
Niewiadomski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niewiadomski throws a right hand that Delos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Delos Santos also avoids with ease.
Delos Santos slips a jab and a cross from Niewiadomski.
Niewiadomski is working the combinations to good effect here.
Delos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Niewiadomski circles away quickly and effectively.
Delos Santos misses with a double jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Niewiadomski!
Niewiadomski misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delos Santos swinging wildly here.
Delos Santos looks to land a combination but Niewiadomski avoids it well.
Danga de danga de dang - Niewiadomski scores with a four punch combination!
Delos Santos dodges the punch combination from Niewiadomski.
Niewiadomski misses with a two punch combination.
Delos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niewiadomski misses with a two punch combination.
Delos Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Niewiadomski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Delos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delos Santos dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Niewiadomski. That did some damage!
Niewiadomski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delos Santos.
Niewiadomski keeps the fight on the outside.
Niewiadomski tries to bum rush Delos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Delos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delos Santos fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pawel Niewiadomski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Delos Santos.
Niewiadomski throws a nice looking combination but Delos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pawel Niewiadomski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niewiadomski swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that Niewiadomski avoids nicely.
Niewiadomski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delos Santos dodges the punch combination from Niewiadomski.
Niewiadomski misses with a few strikes there.
Delos Santos dodges the punch combination from Niewiadomski.
No joy there for Delos Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sloppy strikes from Delos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Delos Santos throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A punch combination from Niewiadomski misses.
Delos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niewiadomski lands a two punch combo.
Niewiadomski misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Niewiadomski dominated that round.
That's time! Niewiadomski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Niewiadomski misses with the combination.
Delos Santos shoots in looking for a takedown but Niewiadomski manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Delos Santos's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Delos Santos dodges the punch combination from Niewiadomski.
Delos Santos wants to land a leg kick but Niewiadomski is out of range.
Pawel Niewiadomski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delos Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Niewiadomski gets double underhooks and turns Delos Santos into the cage.
Niewiadomski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niewiadomski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Delos Santos.
Niewiadomski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Delos Santos misses with the combination.
Richard Delos Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niewiadomski.
Despite the aggression on Delos Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Niewiadomski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delos Santos is breathing heavily.
Niewiadomski misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Niewiadomski.
Danga de danga de dang - Delos Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Niewiadomski lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Some wild striking there from Niewiadomski.
Delos Santos throws a series of punches but Niewiadomski moves out of range.
It looked like Niewiadomski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Niewiadomski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Delos Santos can do to turn this around?
Delos Santos misses with the combination.
Delos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that Niewiadomski avoids nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Delos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Niewiadomski throws a series of punches but Delos Santos moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niewiadomski throws a series of strikes that have Delos Santos backpedaling.
Sloppy strikes from Delos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Niewiadomski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delos Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that Niewiadomski avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delos Santos throws a combination that misses
and Niewiadomski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Niewiadomski looks to land a combination. Delos Santos sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Niewiadomski swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Delos Santos.
Niewiadomski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch combination from Niewiadomski misses.
Delos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Niewiadomski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niewiadomski throws a combination. Delos Santos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Niewiadomski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Delos Santos circles away quickly and effectively.
Delos Santos clinches up with Niewiadomski and pushes him back against the cage.
Delos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Delos Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Niewiadomski.
Niewiadomski looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Delos Santos shoots in for a takedown but Niewiadomski shows good takedown defense.
Pawel Niewiadomski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Delos Santos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Niewiadomski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Niewiadomski lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Niewiadomski.
No joy there for Niewiadomski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Delos Santos throws a one two combo.
Niewiadomski lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Niewiadomski throws a series of punches but Delos Santos moves out of range.
Delos Santos throws a series of punches but Niewiadomski avoids them all with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A combination from Delos Santos does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Niewiadomski. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Delos Santos. Those never looked like landing.
Niewiadomski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Delos Santos looks to land a combination but Niewiadomski avoids it well.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that Niewiadomski avoids nicely.
Niewiadomski throws a nice looking combination but Delos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delos Santos misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Niewiadomski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delos Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Niewiadomski circles away quickly and effectively.
A combination from Niewiadomski does no damage.
No joy there for Niewiadomski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Niewiadomski tries to bum rush Delos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Delos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delos Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Niewiadomski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Delos Santos moves into the clinch.
Niewiadomski tries for a takedown but Delos Santos manages to get underhooks.
Delos Santos manages to break the clinch.
Niewiadomski misses with a two punch combination.
Niewiadomski slips a jab and a cross from Delos Santos.
Delos Santos misses with a double jab
and Niewiadomski counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Left hook, right uppercut from Niewiadomski.
Delos Santos looks to land a combination but Niewiadomski avoids it well.
Niewiadomski misses with a two punch combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Niewiadomski dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Delos Santos throws a series of punches but Niewiadomski avoids them all with ease.
Delos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Niewiadomski misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Niewiadomski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delos Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Niewiadomski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Delos Santos is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Niewiadomski.
Delos Santos misses with a wild combination.
Niewiadomski misses with a series of wild punches.
Delos Santos wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delos Santos throws a left and a right that both miss
and Niewiadomski counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Delos Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Niewiadomski sprawls well. He's pushed Delos Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Delos Santos throws a series of punches but Niewiadomski moves out of range.
Niewiadomski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delos Santos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niewiadomski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Delos Santos misses.
Niewiadomski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niewiadomski throws a nice looking combination but Delos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Niewiadomski does no damage.
Delos Santos throws a nice looking combination but Niewiadomski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Niewiadomski throws a right hand that Delos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Delos Santos also avoids with ease.
Niewiadomski misses with a double jab.
Niewiadomski sets himself, and Delos Santos steps forward looking for the clinch! Niewiadomski avoids it this time.
Niewiadomski takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Niewiadomski dodges the punch combination from Delos Santos.
No joy there for Niewiadomski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Delos Santos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Niewiadomski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delos Santos misses with an uppercut. Niewiadomski saw that one coming.
It looked like Niewiadomski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
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!
Delos Santos misses with the combination.
No joy there for Niewiadomski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pawel Niewiadomski is winning the standup battle so far.
Delos Santos misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niewiadomski feints a jab promting Delos Santos to slip. Niewiadomski then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Delos Santos slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Delos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niewiadomski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Niewiadomski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niewiadomski dodges the punch combination from Delos Santos.
Niewiadomski looks to land a combination but Delos Santos avoids it well.
Delos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Niewiadomski throws a right hand that Delos Santos ducks under and follows up with a left that Delos Santos also avoids with ease.
Delos Santos fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Niewiadomski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delos Santos fails to land with a series of punches.
Niewiadomski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delos Santos.
Niewiadomski misses with a two punch combination.
Delos Santos throws a right and a left that Niewiadomski avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niewiadomski throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Delos Santos looks to land a combination. Niewiadomski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Delos Santos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Niewiadomski looks to land a combination but Delos Santos avoids it well.
Delos Santos throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Niewiadomski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Delos Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Delos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Niewiadomski throws a nice looking combination but Delos Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Delos Santos has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Delos Santos fails to land the takedown.
Niewiadomski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Delos Santos is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delos Santos looks to land a combination. Niewiadomski sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Niewiadomski misses.
Delos Santos is looking for the big counter here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delos Santos throws a series of punches but Niewiadomski avoids them all with ease.
Delos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Niewiadomski displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Niewiadomski slips a jab and a cross from Delos Santos.
Niewiadomski tries to bum rush Delos Santos with a series of wild strikes but Delos Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Delos Santos misses with a series of wild punches.
Niewiadomski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Richard Delos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Delos Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Delos Santos throws a series of punches but Niewiadomski moves out of range.
Delos Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Delos Santos misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Niewiadomski lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Delos Santos shoots in and drives through. Niewiadomski sprawls well.
Niewiadomski throws a big counter combination but Delos Santos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Pawel Niewiadomski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Pawel Niewiadomski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Delos Santos.
Niewiadomski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Niewiadomski goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pawel Niewiadomski.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Niewiadomski, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pawel Niewiadomski!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ace Edison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edison comes to the cage accompanied by Wannabee by Spice Girls. Axel Arlovski will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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BJJ Blue 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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ace Edison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Axel Arlovski!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edison darts in and clinches Arlovski up against the cage.
Edison tries a body shot but Arlovski blocks it.
Arlovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Arlovski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Edison misses with a body punch.
Arlovski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Edison stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Arlovski.
Arlovski takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Arlovski throws a sloppy head kick and Edison moves out of range easily.
Edison with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Edison changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Arlovski looks winded!
Edison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Arlovski checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Arlovski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Edison misses with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Arlovski throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Arlovski prevents a body shot from Edison.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Arlovski takes a shot to the head.
Edison digs a right hand underneath Arlovski's ribcage. Arlovski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Edison presses Arlovski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Edison tries a body shot but Arlovski blocks it.
Edison manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Edison cracks Arlovski with a nice body shot.
Edison holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Edison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edison effectively controlling the action here.
Edison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edison tries to throw a body punch but Arlovski avoids it by throwing Edison back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edison lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Edison escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arlovski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arlovski clinches.
Arlovski avoiding damage as Edison throws knees to the body.
Arlovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Edison tries to land knees in the clinch but Arlovski avoids the damage to the body.
Edison's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Edison avoiding damage.
Edison blocks the elbow strike.
Arlovski breaks the clinch.
Edison cracks Arlovski with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edison. Edison obviously looking to wear him down.
Arlovski fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Edison to the ground. Arlovski is now in Edison's guard.
Edison looking for a triangle here. Arlovski is fighting it but it looks tight! Edison pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Arlovski is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ace Edison!
After the big win, Ace Edison made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vikai Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Ranieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ranieri comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Lord give me a Sign. Joe Ranieri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Ranieri!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Laam OvGod!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OvGod slips a straight right by Ranieri.
OvGod wants to counter with a clinch but Ranieri pushes him away.
Joe Ranieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranieri misses with a two punch combination.
Ranieri throws a low kick, looking for OvGod's leg but OvGod calmly moves out of range.
Ranieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OvGod gets a clinch.
OvGod swings wildly with an uppercut but Ranieri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ranieri misses with a knee to the head.
OvGod pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ranieri dodges an elbow strike from OvGod.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
Ranieri misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OvGod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OvGod moves into the clinch successfully.
OvGod breaks from the clinch.
Ranieri throws a head kick but OvGod moves out of range.
OvGod blocks a head kick by Ranieri.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Ranieri as he checks the leg kick.
Ranieri gets tackled into the cage by OvGod. OvGod maintains the clinch.
OvGod on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
OvGod breaks from the clinch.
Ranieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ranieri sets himself, and OvGod steps forward looking for the clinch! Ranieri avoids it this time.
OvGod rushes Ranieri and presses him up against the cage.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ranieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
OvGod throws a head kick but Ranieri moves out of range.
Ranieri throws a right hand that OvGod ducks under and follows up with a left that OvGod also avoids with ease.
OvGod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ranieri.
OvGod scores with a jab to the jaw.
OvGod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OvGod has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ranieri is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ranieri connects with a right hand. OvGod shakes it off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ranieri throws a hook but OvGod avoids it easily.
OvGod throws a front kick aimed at Ranieri's knee but Ranieri avoids it well.
OvGod tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by OvGod.
OvGod scores with a punch to the head.
OvGod fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ranieri checks it well.
Ranieri is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
OvGod takes the fight into the clinch.
Ranieri blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but OvGod holds him up against the cage and eventually Ranieri drops back down to his feet.
Ranieri avoiding damage as OvGod throws knees to the body.
OvGod takes a knee to the side of the body.
OvGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ranieri takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ranieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
OvGod closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ranieri blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri jumps guard but OvGod turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
OvGod breaks the clinch.
Ranieri misses with a kick to the body.
Ranieri misses with a wild combination.
OvGod throws out a counter right but Ranieri avoids it with no problem.
Ranieri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
OvGod swings for the body but Ranieri moves out of range.
OvGod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ranieri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ranieri manages to break the clinch.
Jab by OvGod.
Ranieri misses with a wild combination.
A lazy left from OvGod finds it's target.
Ranieri misses with a low kick.
A countering left hand to the body from OvGod misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OvGod uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ranieri has time to react.
OvGod clinches.
Ranieri misses with a knee to the head.
Ranieri misses with a knee to the head.
OvGod is leaning against Ranieri and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ranieri is breathing heavily.
OvGod lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OvGod trying to land knees to the body.
OvGod lands a knee to the head.
OvGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OvGod clinches up with Ranieri and pushes him back against the cage.
Ranieri tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A shot in the inside from OvGod.
Ranieri misses with a knee strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OvGod blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ranieri doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. OvGod just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ranieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OvGod lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laam OvGod dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ranieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
OvGod is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Ranieri throws a head kick but OvGod moves out of range.
Ranieri swinging wildly here.
OvGod forces Ranieri back against the cage and clinches.
Ranieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Joe Ranieri has been cut.
OvGod has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OvGod lands a left hand.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OvGod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ranieri feints a jab promting OvGod to slip. Ranieri then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. OvGod slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
OvGod throws a lazy right hand but Ranieri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
OvGod moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ranieri tries to land a knee to the head but OvGod blocks with his arms.
OvGod misses with a short punch on the inside.
OvGod throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ranieris head.
OvGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OvGod lands a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OvGod breaks from the clinch.
OvGod looks to land a right hand but Ranieri moved out of range.
Joe Ranieri is winning the standup battle so far.
Ranieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ranieri steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from OvGod. That one must have hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ranieri takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ranieri uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from OvGod.
Ranieri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ranieri misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ranieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
OvGod steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ranieri.
OvGod misses with a low kick.
Ranieri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ranieri misses with a series of wild punches.
OvGod clinches up with Ranieri and pushes him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OvGod goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
OvGod throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri takes a knee to the side of the body.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ranieri throws a leg kick
and OvGod counters with a straight right hand.
OvGod instigates a clinch.
OvGod lands a good knee to the midsection. Ranieri won't want to take too many of those.
OvGod missing with knees to the body.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
OvGod chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ranieri checks a low kick from OvGod.
As OvGod looks to move away, Ranieri throws a big counter combo bu OvGod just gets out of the way.
OvGod moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
OvGod showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ranieri.
OvGod closes the distance and pushes Ranieri back into the cage.
OvGod connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ranieri's face.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OvGod shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ranieri.
OvGod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
OvGod throws an overhand right that lands on Ranieri's shoulder, as Ranieri tries to avoid the shot.
Ranieri throws a low kick but OvGod moves out of range easily.
OvGod tries to counter with a clinch but Ranieri shakes him off and moves away.
No joy there for Ranieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ranieri throws out a leg kick but OvGod moves out of range and Ranieri only half commits.
OvGod fails to land with a series of punches.
OvGod clinches up with Ranieri and pushes him back against the cage.
OvGod lands with a light punch inside.
OvGod with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OvGod misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ranieri.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
OvGod throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ranieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ranieri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OvGod drives through and clinches with Ranieri against the cage.
Ranieri wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but OvGod has him pressed against the cage.
OvGod tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OvGod pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OvGod throws a half hearted mid kick.
OvGod forces Ranieri back against the cage and clinches.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
Ranieri misses with a wild combination.
Ranieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
OvGod tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ranieri paws at him with a jab and circles away.
OvGod fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
OvGod moves into the clinch.
OvGod swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ranieri is trying to pull guard but OvGod turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laam OvGod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joe Ranieri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ranieri circles away from the clinch attempt.
OvGod on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ranieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and OvGod holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A short right from OvGod on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OvGod checks the leg kick.
OvGod misses with a low kick.
Ranieri is looking to counter punch.
Ranieri throws a head kick that misses.
Ranieri throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OvGod tests Ranieri's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ranieri plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
OvGod gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ranieri dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OvGod gets through Ranieri's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ranieri misses with a knee strike.
OvGod landing knees to the body.
OvGod throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch on the inside from OvGod fails to land.
Ranieri jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as OvGod walks away with a smile on his face. Ranieri gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
OvGod does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ranieri walks into a left hand.
Ranieri lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Good work by Ranieri as he checks the leg kick.
Ranieri throws a right and a left that OvGod avoids nicely.
Ranieri tries to keep at a distance but OvGod has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from OvGod.
OvGod lands a hook that snaps the head of Ranieri backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
OvGod throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ranieri blocks it with crossed arms.
Ranieri with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
OvGod landing knees to the head.
OvGod lands a right hand.
OvGod lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ranieri managing to block the knees to the body from OvGod.
OvGod misses with a knee to the head.
OvGod tries a knee to the head but Ranieri blocks it.
Ranieri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ranieri decides to pull guard.
OvGod gets to his feet. Ranieri looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
OvGod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ranieri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
OvGod clinches up with Ranieri and pushes him back against the cage.
OvGod lands a shoulder strike.
OvGod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ranieri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ranieri throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck OvGod on the side of the head.
No joy there for Ranieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ranieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ranieri tries to keep at a distance but OvGod has taken the fight into the clinch.
OvGod's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ranieri gets tackled into the cage by OvGod. OvGod maintains the clinch.
Ranieri takes a knee right on the jaw!
OvGod trying to land knees to the body.
OvGod misses with an elbow over the top.
A short uppercut from OvGod.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
Ranieri tries to keep at a distance but OvGod has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but OvGod won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri avoiding damage as OvGod throws knees to the body.
OvGod fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
OvGod landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OvGod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OvGod blocks a head kick by Ranieri.
OvGod tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ranieri swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ranieri swinging wildly here.
Ranieri wants to land a leg kick but OvGod is out of range.
Despite the aggression on OvGod's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
OvGod closes the distance and clinches.
Come on Ranieri - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ranieri with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Laam OvGod seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ranieri manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laam OvGod really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joe Ranieri's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
OvGod closes the distance and pushes Ranieri back into the cage.
OvGod crunches a lovely knee into Ranieri's ribcage.
A frustrated look appears on Ranieri's face as he tries to break the clinch.
OvGod tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but OvGod holds him up against the cage and eventually Ranieri drops back down to his feet.
OvGod breaks from the clinch.
Ranieri fails to land with a series of punches.
OvGod closes the distance and clinches.
OvGod lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
OvGod lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ranieri backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but OvGod forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OvGod escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ranieri is looking to land body kicks.
OvGod scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ranieri in his tracks.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
OvGod is looking to slow Ranieri down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by OvGod.
OvGod misses with a two punch combination.
OvGod connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick from OvGod lands but Ranieri takes it in his stride.
Ranieri looks to land a combination but OvGod avoids it well.
OvGod raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
OvGod ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ranieri throws a series of punches but OvGod avoids them all with ease.
Ranieri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
OvGod clinches up against the cage.
Ranieri breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OvGod throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
No joy there for Ranieri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OvGod throws a good cross that connects.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
OvGod manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Ranieri.
Ranieri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
OvGod clinches up against the cage.
OvGod misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OvGod creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
OvGod lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ranieri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ranieri avoiding damage as OvGod throws knees to the body.
Ranieri prevents a body shot from OvGod.
Ranieri looking to stall.
OvGod trying to land knees to the body.
OvGod tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but OvGod holds him up against the cage and eventually Ranieri drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Ranieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranieri is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OvGod to keep the fight standing.
Ranieri tries to pull guard but OvGod holds him up against the cage and eventually Ranieri drops back down to his feet.
OvGod softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
OvGod tries to land a knee to the head but Ranieri blocks with his arms.
Ranieri tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
OvGod digs a right hand into Ranieri's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ranieri's gas tank.
A short left from OvGod.
Ranieri pulls guard successfully.
Ranieri looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! OvGod has picked Ranieri up and slammed him! Ranieri can't keep hold of the triangle and OvGod manages to pass to side control!
Ranieri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OvGod trying to control the action but Ranieri is working from the bottom.
Ranieri is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Roosters Coop, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ranieri is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ranieri is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked OvGod off and has taken his back!
Ranieri controlling well, preventing OvGod from escaping the position.
OvGod wants to control his opponent's hands but Ranieri gets his hands free.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ranieri is working for a rear naked choke. OvGod is not defending it well and Ranieri has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! OvGod refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of OvGod's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Ranieri!
Joe Ranieri is the new middleweight champion!
After the fight, Joe Ranieri was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Moraes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carson Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carson Walker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Moraes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carson Walker!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Moraes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Moraes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Walker misses with a wild combination.
Walker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Moraes misses with a double jab.
Walker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Walker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Moraes.
Walker lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Moraes checks the leg kick nicely there.
A left and a right from Walker both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ivan Moraes has been cut.
Moraes throws a series of strikes that have Walker backpedaling.
It looks like Carson Walker has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker misses with the combination.
A low kick from Moraes is predictable there
and Walker counters with a left and a right that stings Moraes.
Walker throws a good cross that connects.
Some wild striking there from Walker.
Moraes throwing a counter right hand but Walker manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Walker lands a left and a right that send Moraes crashing to the mat, dazed. Walker thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Moraes is rocked!
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Moraes.
Oh Moraes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moraes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Walker to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Moraes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moraes wants a takedown.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Moraes seems to have got his legs back now.
Walker closes the distance and clinches.
Walker tries a knee to the head but Moraes blocks 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!
Walker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Moraes throws a series of punches but Walker moves out of range.
Walker steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Moraes.
Walker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Moraes circles away quickly and effectively.
Moraes shoots in but Walker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Moraes is breathing heavily.
Walker tries a head kick but it misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Walker.
Walker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moraes tries to clinch there but Walker circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Moraes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Moraes.
Moraes turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Moraes manages to end up in side control.
Walker avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Moraes.
Walker is not content to let Moraes control the position.
Walker misses with a strike from the bottom.
Moraes 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.
Moraes is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Walker struggling a bit here.
Moraes is trying to get an arm triangle but Walker is defending well.
Moraes working away.
Moraes lands a few punches from side control.
Moraes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moraes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Walker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker trying his best to control but Moraes has mounted him.
Moraes lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Walker hang on?
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Moraes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker is desperately trying to improve his position but Moraes has a good base and remains in mount.
Moraes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moraes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carson Walker dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moraes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Moraes showed some decent athleticism there.
Moraes is trying to control the action in half guard but Walker is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Moraes with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ivan Moraes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Moraes is keen to just control but Walker is a slippery customer.
Walker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Moraes pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moraes wants to pass to mount but Walker is defending the position.
Moraes passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Walker!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to hold on but Moraes pushes him away.
Moraes with the ground and pound from mount.
Moraes trying to control but Walker is having none of it.
Moraes lands a big shot there that rocks Walker but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Walker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moraes breaks from Walker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Walker trying desperately to get to his feet.
Moraes looking to secure an arm triangle but Walker defends it well.
Moraes controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is looking to get to half guard.
Moraes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Moraes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Walker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Walker is breathing heavily.
Moraes tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes wants to control the pace but Walker is squirming around nicely.
Moraes controlling the pace for now.
Walker wants to control but Moraes is having none of it.
Moraes tries to control but Walker wriggling away.
Moraes content just to control the position here.
Moraes fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moraes with a couple of short strikes.
Moraes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Moraes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Moraes wants to finish this one by submission but Walker is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Moraes.
Moraes trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Moraes dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Walker gets a clinch.
Walker scores with a shoulder strike.
Moraes changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Moraes lands with a nice body punch.
Moraes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Walker rushes Moraes and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Walker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Walker.
Walker rushes Moraes and presses him up against the cage.
Moraes avoids a wild elbow strike from Walker.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Walker moves into range and clinches up with Moraes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Moraes tries to break the clinch but Walker is controlling the position.
Walker digs a right hand underneath Moraes's ribcage. Moraes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Moraes tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Walker creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moraes prevents Walker from breaking the clinch.
Moraes is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Walker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Moraes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moraes goes for a takedown attempt but Walker pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Moraes or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Walker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Moraes throws an elbow but it misses.
Moraes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
No joy there for Walker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moraes scores with a takedown into Walker's guard.
Walker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Moraes defends well.
Moraes wants to control from the top but Walker keeps moving.
Moraes stopping the sweep attempt from Walker.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Moraes from controlling successfully.
Moraes passes Walker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moraes seems to be working for a kimura but Walker defends the submission attempt.
Walker is not content to let Moraes control the position.
Walker is trying to control but can't.
Walker keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Walker wants to improve his position but Moraes is controlling well.
Moraes moves into full mount! Walker won't be happy about that!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moraes breaks from Walker's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Walker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moraes unloading with bombs!
Moraes swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Moraes!
Ivan Moraes retains his light heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Claire James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Gatmaitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, angry cats talking. Claire James has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Claire James!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Gatmaitan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatmaitan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gatmaitan wants it to stay on the feet.
James takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Claire James has been cut.
Gatmaitan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gatmaitan wants it to stay on the feet.
Gatmaitan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gatmaitan lands a big uppercut and James crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but James looks OK. Gatmaitan waves James back to his feet!
Gatmaitan lands a jab to James's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gatmaitan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
James is breathing heavily.
Nice body kick there by Gatmaitan.
A shot to the liver by Gatmaitan. Beautiful body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gatmaitan tries to land a front kick but James steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
James is aggressively charging in as Gatmaitan backs up avoiding any damage. Gatmaitan tosses out a jab and James runs right into it face first! James is out cold! Gatmaitan dropped down on all fours and is barking in James's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jose Gatmaitan! Jose Gatmaitan retains his heavyweight title!
Jose Gatmaitan 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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