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UPF Wednesday Night Fights 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Everaldo Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William McDougal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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150 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everaldo Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William McDougal!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDougal scores with a shot to the body.
McDougal looks for a takedown but Junior sprawls well.
Junior misses with a head kick.
We've been told by Junior's head coaches at Gracie Barra Hilo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick misses from Junior.
McDougal takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
McDougal moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Junior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McDougal wants to take the fight to the mat but Junior manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Junior comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
McDougal scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
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!
McDougal tries to clinch there but Junior circles away.
McDougal feints and as Junior raises his hands in defense, McDougal changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Junior is looking to stand back up but McDougal counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Junior.
McDougal wants to stand but Junior has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. McDougal is working away from the top position though.
McDougal seems to be looking for submissions.
Junior tries to kick McDougal off but McDougal keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McDougal wants to control but Junior is keeping him busy.
Junior is looking to improve his position.
McDougal is looking for a kimura but Junior is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McDougal to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
McDougal lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Junior wants to control but McDougal is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Junior blocking the ground and pound attempt from McDougal.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McDougal in particular looking to stall.
McDougal is nestled in close to Junior, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
McDougal prevents Junior from standing back up.
McDougal escapes and gets back to his feet.
McDougal throws a head kick but Junior moves out of range.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Everaldo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McDougal.
Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McDougal throws a counter combo.
McDougal moves out of range of the body kick from Junior.
McDougal blocks a head kick by Junior.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougal gets the takedown into side control.
McDougal tries to score with some ground and pound. Junior controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from McDougal crashes against the mat.
McDougal trying to control the action but Junior is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here as McDougal stalls from top position.
McDougal tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Junior being controlled for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My spies in Hilo Fight lab inform me that McDougal has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Junior is trying to control McDougal's posture but McDougal avoids it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Junior tries to buck McDougal off but McDougal is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but William McDougal will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McDougal looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Junior manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. McDougal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Junior breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McDougal dives in for a single leg takedown but Junior sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Junior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McDougal fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Junior avoids it really well and circles away.
Junior misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from McDougal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Everaldo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McDougal.
McDougal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Junior paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Junior moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDougal blocks a head kick by Junior.
McDougal will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Junior is looking to clinch.
McDougal shapes to counter with a head kick.
McDougal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Junior as he jumps to the side.
McDougal gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Junior blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Junior breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDougal shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Junior counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McDougal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Junior keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McDougal shoots for a takedown but Junior saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McDougal is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick from Junior lands but McDougal takes it in his stride.
Junior lands a head kick. McDougal smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McDougal is defended easily by Junior.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Junior throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Junior looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McDougal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Junior.
McDougal takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Junior takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McDougal moves in looking to clinch but Junior pushes him off.
Everaldo Junior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Nice sprawl there from Junior as McDougal shoots in.
McDougal blocks a low kick nicely.
McDougal closes the distance and pushes Junior back into the cage.
Junior breaks from the clinch.
McDougal closes this distance looking for a takedown but Junior circles away.
Junior throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDougal.
Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Horrible takedown attempt by McDougal or perhaps it was just good defense by Junior, which made it look bad.
McDougal shoots in looking for a takedown. Junior tries to sprawl out of it but McDougal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Junior manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDougal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Junior defends well and McDougal ends up having to push Junior into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
McDougal darts in looking for a takedown but Junior gets double underhooks and turns McDougal into the cage.
Junior throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Junior lands a high kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McDougal.
McDougal avoids the head kick by Junior.
McDougal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Junior tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. McDougal is in Junior's guard.
Junior is wriggling around but McDougal manages to pass to half guard.
McDougal is controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Everaldo Junior dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Everaldo Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McDougal crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Junior - the referee stops the clock and McDougal gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Junior. McDougal manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Junior stuffs the takedown attempt from McDougal. McDougal gets slowly back to his feet.
Junior seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Junior gets a clinch.
McDougal tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Junior smiles and moves away.
Junior will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
McDougal darts in looking for a takedown but Junior gets double underhooks and turns McDougal into the cage.
Everaldo Junior has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William McDougal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDougal drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Junior slaps away a takedown attempt from McDougal, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt.
McDougal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Junior.
McDougal looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Junior misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDougal shoots in and drives through. Junior sprawls well.
Junior fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDougal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Junior is fending him off so far but McDougal persists. Nope, Junior circles away and we're back to standing.
As McDougal looks to move away, Junior throws a big counter combo bu McDougal just gets out of the way.
Junior throws a sloppy head kick and McDougal moves out of range easily.
McDougal fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Junior feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McDougals jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Junior misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDougal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Junior sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McDougal has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Junior.
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McDougal closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Junior to the mat! Junior manages to get full guard.
Junior pushes McDougal off and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior lands with a slapping head kick.
McDougal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Junior quickly recovers to half guard.
McDougal wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDougal throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McDougal is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Junior has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDougal controlling the action here.
McDougal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McDougal takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Junior on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Junior regains full guard. Nicely done.
McDougal stopping the sweep attempt from Junior.
William McDougal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Junior keeping moving, preventing McDougal from controlling successfully.
McDougal is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Everaldo Junior showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Junior has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everaldo Junior!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brazilian Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The er (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brazilian Army has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Brazilian Army!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, The er!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
er gets cracked there but stands up to it.
er misses with a takedown attempt
and Army connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Brazilian Army seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
er shoots in for a double leg but Army sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Army misses with a series of wild punches.
er looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Brazilian Army has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The er.
Army jabs er to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Decent striking displayed by Army there.
Army wants to clinch.
And er tries to counter it with a takedown but Army pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army with a jab.
er on the wrong end of a nice hook.
er misses with a takedown attempt - Army sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
er tries for a takedown but Army sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
er throws a low kick, looking for Army's leg but Army calmly moves out of range.
Army moves in looking to clinch but er pushes him off.
Army moves in looking to clinch but er pushes him off.
Army lands an overhand right.
er tries to keep at a distance but Army has taken the fight into the clinch.
Army tries to throw a body punch but er avoids it by throwing Army back against the cage.
er's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Army lands with a cross.
Army swats away the attempt to clinch by er.
er fails to land with a series of punches.
Army is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
A punch lands to the side of er 's head but he takes it in his stride.
er is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
er tries to get into range but Army steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops er! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Army scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brazilian Army!
After the fight, Brazilian Army 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.
The defeated The er had this to say: 'no no NO NONO NO NO NO NO NO N O NO NO NO
FUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCCKKKKKK'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Work (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maroun Caboul (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Aaron Work!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Maroun Caboul!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caboul shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Work napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Work looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Work is looking for a sweep.
Caboul lands some shots froms side control.
Caboul 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.
Caboul swings around for an armbar but Work sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Caboul's guard.
Caboul not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Caboul wants to sweep here but Work controlling him for the moment.
Work controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caboul working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Work throws a series of punches but Caboul avoids them all with ease.
Caboul shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Work's guard.
Caboul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Work will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caboul got a little sloppy there for a moment and Work has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Caboul has managed to get both his arms back between Work's legs - danger averted.
Caboul throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Work works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Caboul landing with the ground and pound.
Caboul tries to free his leg and advance position but Work is retaining full guard.
Caboul connects with a couple of short punches.
Caboul working some strikes from top position.
Work keeping full guard, as Caboul tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caboul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caboul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Caboul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Caboul works over Work with some ground and pound from guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caboul looking to score a takedown here. Work is defending well but Caboul drives through and ends up in Work's guard.
Caboul with a nice head shot there.
Caboul works over Work with some ground and pound from guard.
Caboul must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Caboul stands up over Work, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Caboul is in close to Work's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Caboul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Caboul lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caboul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Caboul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Work is keeping the position for now.
Caboul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caboul pushing down on Work's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caboul lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Caboul working over Work with some ground and pound. Work looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Caboul is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Work defends it well.
Caboul seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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.
Work is not content to let Caboul control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Work throws a right hand that Caboul ducks under and follows up with a left that Caboul also avoids with ease.
Caboul feints and as Work raises his hands in defense, Caboul changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caboul thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caboul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Caboul trying to control but Work is working from the bottom.
Caboul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caboul working some strikes from top position.
Caboul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Work is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maroun Caboul dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Caboul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Work's guard.
Caboul throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Caboul cracks Work with a solid left hand.
Caboul pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Work is keeping the position for now.
Caboul stands up over Work, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caboul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Caboul is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caboul works over Work with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Work lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Caboul looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Work is fighting to break Caboul's control of his arms but Caboul is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caboul scores with a takedown into Work's guard.
Caboul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Maroun Caboul has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caboul works over Work with some ground and pound from guard.
Caboul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Caboul tries to free his leg and advance position but Work is retaining full guard.
Caboul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Caboul tries to free his leg and advance position but Work is retaining full guard.
Caboul landing with the ground and pound.
Caboul works over Work with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Work keeping moving, preventing Caboul from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caboul closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Work's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caboul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Caboul is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Caboul working some strikes from top position.
Caboul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Caboul connects with a couple of short punches.
Caboul scoring with punches to the head and body.
Caboul distracts Work with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Caboul's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Caboul scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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.
Work looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Caboul feints the counter takedown.
Caboul closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Caboul lands in his opponent's guard.
Caboul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Caboul distracts Work with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Caboul has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caboul working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Work looking to control.
Caboul wants to control from the top but Work keeps moving.
Caboul lands a couple of digs.
Work working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caboul trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caboul just misses with a punch to the body.
Caboul fails with a takedown attempt.
Caboul shoots in and gets a takedown into Work's guard.
Work looking to hit a scissor sweep but Caboul is one step ahead there.
Caboul trying to control but Work is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caboul lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maroun Caboul 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!
Caboul bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Caboul landing a few strikes.
Caboul trying to control the position but Work is working away.
Caboul is working Work over with some ground and pound from side control.
Caboul is trying to get an arm triangle but Work is defending well.
Work is not content to let Caboul control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Work is trying to improve his position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caboul working the ground and pound from side control.
Caboul lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Work down.
Caboul is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Work is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Caboul cracks Work with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Caboul tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Caboul lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Work down.
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.
Caboul grinds an elbow into Work's temple.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Caboul drives through with a takedown into guard.
Caboul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Caboul advances to half guard.
Work has hold of Caboul's hands but Caboul slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Caboul looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Caboul in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Work tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Caboul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maroun Caboul!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Delanie Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Delanie Walker could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to David Cain's chin.
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248 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Delanie Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, David Cain!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Cain there.
It looks like Delanie Walker has been cut.
Cain checks the leg kick.
Cain appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Walker throws a series of punches but Cain avoids them all with ease.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cain checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Walker. Cain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cain throws a head kick but Walker moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Cain as Walker shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Cain's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cain lands a front kick.
Walker is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whack! Cain lands a heavy head kick that drops Walker. The ref tackles Cain to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Walker was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). David Cain!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between L Manning Hines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sydney Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, L Manning Hines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sydney Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hines misses with a low kick.
Hines shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An inside leg kick from Wilson misses.
Wilson lands a front kick.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Hines gets the takedown into side control.
Wilson tries to improve position but can't.
Hines scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hines tries for a kimura but Wilson is defending well.
Wilson is not content to let Hines control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson taking punishment in the form of punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hines working away.
Hines trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Hines throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wilson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hines looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hines throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Wilson works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
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.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wilson keeps Hines at a distance using the push kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Wilson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hines shoots for a takedown but Wilson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hines tries to clinch but Wilson is having none of it.
Wilson pushes Hines away with a front kick.
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hines checks it well.
Wilson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines misses with a double jab
and Wilson counters with a leg kick.
Hines moves out of range as Wilson throws a body kick.
Hines feinted with a counter takedown.
Wilson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hines throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Wilson throws a big shot that misses.
Hines throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wilson's waist but Wilson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hines off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for L Manning Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hines checks the leg kick nicely there.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hines clinches with his opponent.
Wilson prevents Hines from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wilson.
Hines jumps into guard, dragging Wilson to the mat.
Wilson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hines has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Hines is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Wilson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hines takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and Hines counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hines is looking to take a break and control but Wilson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hines 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.
Hines sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wilson defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hines seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wilson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hines sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hines thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hines is working away from the top position though.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hines looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Sydney Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Wilson misses.
Nice sprawl there from Wilson as Hines shoots in.
Wilson throws a chopping leg kick but Hines manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hines tries to counter with a takedown but Wilson is quick to defend against it.
Wilson scores with a leg kick.
Hines shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wilson as he jumps to the side.
Hines looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to score with a low kick but Hines moves his leg out of the way.
Hines attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Wilson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hines will feel that in the morning.
Sydney Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hines throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Hines darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Hines into the cage.
Wilson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for L Manning Hines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Wilson. Hines shrugs it off though.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hines takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilson throws a leg kick which misses Hines's front leg but catches the back leg as Hines tries to avoid it.
Wilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hines is out of range.
Hines darts in looking for a takedown but Wilson gets double underhooks and turns Hines into the cage.
Wilson scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson scores with a spinning back kick!
Sydney Wilson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hines wants to clinch.
Hines backing away here, and Wilson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hines misses with a leg kick.
Wilson steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Hines in the body.
Hines moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Hines's leg but Hines calmly moves out of range.
Hines takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Wilson!
Wilson defending well as Hines loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson throws a looping overhand right but Hines ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Hines has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wilson.
Wilson tries to land a front kick but Hines steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hines is looking to counter the offense by Wilson and move into the clinch.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Hines moves out of range easily.
Hines walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wilson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
L Manning Hines is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Hines throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
Hines throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Wilson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hines is in Wilson's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hines wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Hines working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson controlling Hines's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wilson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hines dives into side control.
Wilson is not content to let Hines control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sydney Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Wilson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hines checks it well.
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hines throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hines takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wilson scores with a push kick.
Hines checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice body kick there by Wilson.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Hines attempts a counter takedown but Wilson avoids it well and moves away.
Hines instigates a clinch.
Hines just leaning against Wilson, taking a breather.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Hines.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson swings wildly with an uppercut but Hines uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson keeps control of Hines as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hines breaks the clinch.
Wilson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hines's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wilson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wilson lands with a nice body kick.
Hines just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hines.
Wilson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wilson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hines counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wilson won't be happy with that.
Wilson struggling a bit here.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
Hines is trying to ground and pound but Wilson uses the momentary lack of control by Hines to regain half guard.
L Manning Hines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to roll over but Hines keeps him under control.
Hines trying to control the action but Wilson is working from the bottom.
Hines stalling away here and it's allowed Wilson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Hines trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to score with low kicks.
Hines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wilson sprawls well initially but Hines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wilson gets back to full guard.
L Manning Hines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wilson controls Hines momentarily but Hines frees himself.
Hines looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sydney Wilson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Wilson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hines wants to control from the top but Wilson keeps moving.
Wilson controls Hines momentarily but Hines frees himself.
Wilson controlling Hines's posture.
Wilson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hines is controlling him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson trying to control the position here.
Hines passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sydney Wilson.
I've got Wilson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sydney Wilson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sydney Wilson thanked Supreme Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Manahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Grimes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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211 lbs
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221 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Grimes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Manahan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Grimes.
Manahan tries to clinch there but Grimes circles away.
Manahan closes the distance and clinches.
Grimes is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grimes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Manahan fails to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Manahan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Grimes blocks an uppercut.
Manahan has Grimes pushed against the cage.
Manahan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manahan wants to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grimes being controlled against the cage.
Grimes prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Manahan fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manahan is working for takedown but Grimes is calmly controlling the position for now.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Manahan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grimes tries to break the clinch but Manahan is controlling the position.
Manahan swings wildly with an uppercut but Grimes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manahan throws a punch but it's blocked by Grimes.
Grimes is looking to break free of the clinch but Manahan has double underhooks.
Grimes blocking some punches.
Grimes stalls.
Manahan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Manahan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Manahan manages to end up in side control.
Grimes throws Manahan to one side and escapes!
Grimes stuns Manahan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grimes with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Manahan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Grimes was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Manahan.
Manahan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grimes throws a good cross that connects.
Manahan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Manahan has closed the distance and engaged Grimes in a clinch.
Manahan throws a head punch that misses.
Grimes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Manahan throws a lazy right hand but Grimes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manahan takes the fight into the clinch.
Grimes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rick Grimes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grimes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Manahan doesn't seem bothered though.
Manahan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Manahan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Manahan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Manahan misses with an uppercut. Grimes saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Manahan tries to counter it with a takedown but Grimes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Manahan walks into a straight right hand from Grimes.
Manahan is rocked!
Rick Grimes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manahan ducks into an uppercut from Grimes and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rick Grimes!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ali Grigsby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Thiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grigsby comes into the arena with Happy - Pharrell Williams blaring out of the sound system. Thiago has chosen Shiver me Timbers !!! as his entrance music. Ali Grigsby could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Thiago's chin.
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130 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ali Grigsby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Thiago!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grigsby scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Grigsby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Thiago is rocked!
Grigsby connects with a stiff jab that staggers Thiago - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ali Grigsby!
An out of breath Ali Grigsby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Placencia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Combo King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Placencia's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Eminem - The Monster Ft. Rihanna. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
155 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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21
167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Placencia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Combo King!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King cracks a nice hook into Placencia's ribs.
Placencia is looking to clinch but King is avoiding it.
Placencia throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
King tries a low kick but Placencia avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for King.
Placencia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King throws a sloppy head kick and Placencia moves out of range easily.
Placencia connects with a right hand. King shakes it off.
King throws a right and a left that Placencia avoids nicely.
King darts in and clinches Placencia up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Placencia is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
King manages to break the clinch.
King swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Placencia counters with a takedown into side control.
Placencia scores with punches from side control.
Placencia wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
An elbow from Placencia crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Placencia is controlling him well.
Placencia has hold of King's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! King tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Placencia cranks the arm and King screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from King, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Anthony Placencia!
Anthony Placencia is the new lightweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Anthony Placencia gave a big smile as he said 'This Is It. Its Here Baby..'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between James McKenna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Drew Petrie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKenna comes to the cage accompanied by scotland the brave. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Drew Petrie was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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235 lbs
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Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James McKenna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Drew Petrie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrie tries to bum rush McKenna with a series of wild strikes but McKenna uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrie bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McKenna's head backwards.
McKenna showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrie.
McKenna feinted with a counter takedown.
McKenna moves out of range as Petrie strikes.
As Petrie looks to move away, McKenna throws a big counter combo bu Petrie just gets out of the way.
A nice combination there by Petrie.
Petrie stuffs the takedown attempt from McKenna. McKenna gets slowly back to his feet.
McKenna looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Petrie is fending him off so far but McKenna persists. Nope, Petrie circles away and we're back to standing.
Petrie is looking for the big counter here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrie lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Petrie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Petrie.
Petrie clobbers McKenna with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petrie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrie misses with a wild combination.
McKenna half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Drew Petrie is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice sprawl there from Petrie as McKenna shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James McKenna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McKenna slips under a jab from Petrie.
Petrie throws a combination that misses
and McKenna counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
McKenna is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but Petrie defending well.
Petrie really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McKenna. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McKenna is trying to control the action in half guard but Petrie is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrie is defending against the submission attempts here by McKenna.
McKenna is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Petrie has managed to free his arm - good work.
McKenna is trying to control. Petrie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McKenna is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrie is just riding it out for now. McKenna eventually gives up the hold.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Petrie keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrie is trying to control but can't.
McKenna wants to control but Petrie is keeping him busy.
McKenna has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Petrie defend it? McKenna steps over the head and cranks it - Petrie is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for McKenna!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James McKenna!
Our winner, James McKenna, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beach Bum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil High has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Beach Bum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil High!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Bum.
Bum throws a right hand that High ducks under and follows up with a left that High also avoids with ease.
Bum misses with an uppercut. High saw that one coming.
High moves out of range as Bum strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from High.
Bum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Beach Bum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bum fails to land with a series of punches.
Bum moves out of range of the body kick from High.
Danga de danga de dang - Bum scores with a four punch combination!
Bum throws an overhand right that lands on High's shoulder, as High tries to avoid the shot.
High feints a counter leg kick.
High connects with a body shot.
High goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
High throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bum misses with a combination
and High cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Beach Bum has been cut.
High lands a body shot.
Bum misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bum.
Bum throws a left and a right that both miss
and High counters with a leg kick.
Bum throws a lazy uppercut
and High counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Bum has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Phil High!
Phil High is the new light heavyweight champion!
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