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Blitz 120: Live After Death PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leonid Kulminator (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulminator comes into the arena with ZZ-No way out blaring out of the sound system. Drake comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Drake - Right Above It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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183 cm
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174 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonid Kulminator!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Drake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kulminator throws an overhand right that lands on Drake's shoulder, as Drake tries to avoid the shot.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kulminator blocks a head kick by Drake.
Drake shoots in and drives through. Kulminator sprawls well.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kulminator.
Kulminator takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kulminator misses the jab.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kulminator attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a nice head kick!
Christian Drake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drake misses with a kick to the body.
Drake shoots in but no luck this time.
Drake shoots in for a double leg but Kulminator sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Leonid Kulminator has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Drake.
Kulminator avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drake swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kulminator keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drake.
Kulminator stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drake thows a leg kick but Kulminator checks it
and Kulminator counters with a good low kick that Drake was not able to check.
Drake misses with a leg kick.
Drake wants to slow Kulminator down by chopping away at his legs.
Kulminator listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kulminator tries to land a front kick but Drake steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kulminator lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Drake defending well as Kulminator loads up on a big left hand.
Good exchange - Kulminator coming out on top.
Leonid Kulminator is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kulminator ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Kulminator looks to land a body kick but Drake moved away.
Kulminator tries to work over Drake's front leg with a kick but Drake checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Drake.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drake.
Drake throws a leg kick but Kulminator moved away.
Drake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Christian Drake has been cut.
Kulminator throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A low kick from Kulminator is predictable there
and Drake counters with a nice leg kick.
Drake feints and as Kulminator raises his hands in defense, Drake changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drake tries to free his leg and advance position but Kulminator is retaining full guard.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonid Kulminator dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Christian Drake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drake tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kulminator swivels and escapes.
Drake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kulminator thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kulminator looks to land a left hand but Drake moved out of range nicely.
Kulminator throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kulminator.
Drake throws a hook but Kulminator blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Kulminator moves out of range easily.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Kulminator moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kulminator shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Drake tries to work over Kulminator's front leg with a kick but Kulminator checks it.
Kulminator avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kulminator throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake misses with a body kick.
Drake with a nice cross.
Kulminator throws a sloppy head kick and Drake moves out of range easily.
Kulminator throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drake counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kulminator's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Drake scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Drake misses with a low kick.
Drake scores with a leg kick.
Kulminator misses with a kick to the body
and Drake counters with a nice uppercut.
Kulminator looks to land a body kick but Drake moved away.
Drake defending well as Kulminator loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Kulminator misses the target.
Kulminator misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kulminator checks a leg kick.
Kulminator throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kulminator keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Drake has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drake misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Drake throws some wild stikes that Kulminator manages to avoid easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kulminator is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Drake throwing strikes but Kulminator bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Drake thows a big elbow that misses.
Kulminator is pulling down on Drake's head. It's preventing any offense from Drake, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drake misses with a head kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kulminator throws a lazy head kick
and Drake connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Drake defending well as Kulminator loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Drake showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Christian Drake's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kulminator checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drake thows a leg kick but Kulminator checks it
and Kulminator cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kulminator avoids the head kick by Drake.
Kulminator checks a low kick from Drake.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kulminator lands a slapping body shot.
Drake moves away from the strike by Kulminator.
Kulminator slips under a jab from Drake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kulminator as he avoids it easily.
Kulminator tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kulminator throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kulminator throws a jab when Drake was well out of range.
Drake scores with a sloppy right hand. Kulminator should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Drake finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kulminator tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Drake throws a leg kick but Kulminator moved away.
Kulminator misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drake takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kulminator misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulminator swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drake scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kulminator is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drake scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulminator defending well though.
Drake thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kulminator's head.
Drake sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kulminator defending well though.
Drake looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drake landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kulminator is trying to maintain the position but Drake is very close to passing his half guard.
Kulminator is doing well to control the position and prevent Drake from advancing to side control.
Kulminator makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kulminator.
Drake throws a big right hand that misses.
Kulminator has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Drake thows a big elbow that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Drake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Drake has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Drake!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Melvin Manhoef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pierre Tran Duc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Melvin Manhoef has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Solid chin |
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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
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Melvin Manhoef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pierre Tran Duc!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tran Duc looks to land a left hand but Manhoef moved out of range nicely.
Manhoef attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A jab lands there for Tran Duc.
Good exchange - Manhoef coming out on top.
It looks like Pierre Tran Duc has been cut.
Manhoef with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tran Duc will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tran Duc uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Manhoef.
Tran Duc shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manhoef misses with a body kick.
Manhoef forces Tran Duc back against the cage and clinches.
Manhoef tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tran Duc avoids it.
Tran Duc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Manhoef taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Manhoef is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tran Duc is defending well for now.
Manhoef stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Manhoef lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manhoef is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tran Duc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manhoef is looking to control Tran Duc's arms but Tran Duc gets an underhook and turns him. Now Manhoef has his back to the cage.
Manhoef holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tran Duc has Manhoef pressed against the cage, preventing Manhoef from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tran Duc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Manhoef lands a body shot in the clinch.
Manhoef blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tran Duc just misses with a elbow thrown towards Manhoef's brow.
Manhoef is trying to break the clinch but Tran Duc is controlling him.
Manhoef manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Manhoef manages to break the clinch.
Nice cross by Tran Duc.
Manhoef throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tran Duc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tran Duc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tran Duc misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tran Duc throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Manhoef uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tran Duc.
Pierre Tran Duc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tran Duc throws a left and a right that both miss
and Manhoef counters with a straight right hand.
Manhoef throws a hook but Tran Duc avoids it easily.
A nice combination there by Manhoef.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manhoef throws a hook but Tran Duc avoids it easily.
Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from Tran Duc.
A jab from Manhoef misses.
A punch combination from Tran Duc misses.
No joy there for Tran Duc, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Manhoef defending well as Tran Duc loads up on a big left hand.
Manhoef throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manhoef has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Manhoef there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tran Duc throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tran Duc takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc throws a body kick the misses
and Manhoef holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manhoef lands a knee to the head.
Manhoef lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tran Duc misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Manhoef taking a breather.
Manhoef stalling against the cage.
Tran Duc avoiding damage as Manhoef throws knees to the body.
Manhoef trying to land knees to the body.
Manhoef is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tran Duc is keeping busy.
Manhoef can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Melvin Manhoef.
Manhoef keeps Tran Duc at a distance using the push kick.
Manhoef tries to score with a low kick but Tran Duc moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Manhoef.
Tran Duc connects with a jab.
Manhoef bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tran Duc's head.
Tran Duc uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Manhoef has time to react.
Manhoef takes the fight into the clinch.
Manhoef has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Manhoef throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tran Duc blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Manhoef is looking to break free of the clinch but Tran Duc has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Tran Duc's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Tran Duc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Manhoef stalks Tran Duc and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tran Duc's face. Tran Duc staggers backwards, shaken.
Manhoef throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Manhoef 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tran Duc takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Tran Duc misses with a double jab
and Manhoef counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manhoef throws a wild body kick that Tran Duc sees coming a mile off.
A shot to the liver by Manhoef. Beautiful body shot.
Tran Duc misses with a combination
and Manhoef counters with a nice body kick.
Tran Duc swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manhoef doesn't manage to clinch there - Tran Duc circles away.
Manhoef rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tran Duc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manhoef tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tran Duc paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tran Duc shoots in for a takedown but Manhoef shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Good leg kick by Manhoef there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tran Duc.
Manhoef takes a swing at Tran Duc's ribcage but misses.
Tran Duc is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Tran Duc crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Manhoef - the referee stops the clock and Tran Duc gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Manhoef. Tran Duc manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Manhoef fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tran Duc, pushing him back against the cage.
Manhoef tries to break the clinch but Tran Duc is controlling the position.
Manhoef scores with a shot to the side of Tran Duc's head.
Manhoef leaning against his opponent.
Manhoef breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tran Duc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manhoef, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Manhoef.
Tran Duc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhoef is trying to maintain a safe position but Tran Duc gets an underhook and turns Manhoef into the cage.
Manhoef avoiding damage as Tran Duc throws knees to the body.
Manhoef crunches a lovely knee into Tran Duc's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tran Duc works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tran Duc blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Manhoef stalling in the clinch.
Manhoef is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Tran Duc is keeping busy.
Manhoef manages to break the clinch.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manhoef moves away from the strike by Tran Duc.
Manhoef throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tran Duc on the side of the head.
Melvin Manhoef is winning the standup battle so far.
Tran Duc tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manhoef is able to avoid easily.
Tran Duc looks to land a combination but Manhoef avoids it well.
Manhoef has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tran Duc finds it's way round the side to connect with Manhoef's head.
Manhoef ducks under a wild hook from Tran Duc.
Good shot there by Manhoef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc falls off balance throwing a combination
and Manhoef counters with a stiff right hand.
Manhoef misses the jab.
Manhoef lands a nice looking body kick.
Manhoef swings for the body but Tran Duc moves out of range.
Tran Duc closes the distance and clinches up with Manhoef, looking for a takedown. Tran Duc pushes Manhoef against the cage but Manhoef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manhoef scoring well with a low kick there.
Manhoef lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tran Duc tries to close the distance and clinch but Manhoef swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tran Duc tries to keep at a distance but Manhoef has taken the fight into the clinch.
Manhoef'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.
Manhoef utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Manhoef.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tran Duc wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manhoef manages to break the clinch.
Tran Duc on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Manhoef. Manhoef obviously looking to wear him down.
Manhoef scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Manhoef lands but Tran Duc takes it in his stride.
Manhoef lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tran Duc's sensitive parts.
Manhoef lands with a kick to the ribs.
Manhoef lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Manhoef closes the distance and clinches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Manhoef with a knee to the head.
Manhoef breaks the clinch.
Tran Duc misses with a wild combination.
Manhoef lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melvin Manhoef dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pierre Tran Duc's cut.
That's time! Manhoef's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Manhoef throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Melvin Manhoef is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tran Duc swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tran Duc takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tran Duc throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manhoef sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tran Duc chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Manhoef can pounce on him.
Tran Duc keeps the fight on the outside.
Tran Duc with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Manhoef to score with a decent uppercut.
Manhoef with a nice cross.
Tran Duc has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tran Duc there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tran Duc has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Manhoef.
Tran Duc closes the distance and clinches up with Manhoef, looking for a takedown. Tran Duc pushes Manhoef against the cage but Manhoef circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manhoef thuds a left hand into Tran Duc's body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Manhoef.
Manhoef buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Manhoef coming out on top.
Tran Duc takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tran Duc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tran Duc takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Manhoef rushes Tran Duc and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Manhoef pushes Tran Duc back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manhoef displaying some good clinch control by pressing Tran Duc up against the cage.
Manhoef escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tran Duc shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tran Duc showed some decent athleticism there.
Tran Duc throwing shots but Manhoef is blocking nicely.
Tran Duc stalling away here and it's allowed Manhoef to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Manhoef is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tran Duc can do to turn this around?
Manhoef bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tran Duc's guard.
Manhoef passes into half guard.
Manhoef is thwarting Tran Duc's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc is looking to improve his position.
Manhoef uses his free foot to push down on Tran Duc's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tran Duc.
Manhoef trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tran Duc is looking to improve his position but Manhoef isn't that keen on the idea.
Manhoef has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Tran Duc's face.
Tran Duc is looking to get to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tran Duc can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tran Duc regains half guard.
Manhoef lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manhoef is taking a breather. Tran Duc 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.
Tran Duc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Manhoef is thwarting Tran Duc's attempts to control the position.
Manhoef wants to take a breather but Tran Duc is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Manhoef decides to stand up.
Tran Duc scores with a takedown into Manhoef's guard.
Manhoef is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tran Duc is controlling him.
Tran Duc throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tran Duc is working Manhoef over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Manhoef wants to get back to his feet but Tran Duc is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pierre Tran Duc has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tran Duc content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Melvin Manhoef showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Manhoef, 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Melvin Manhoef!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charmaine Dela Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yang Leiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charmaine Dela Cruz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yang Leiden's chin.
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212 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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27
218 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charmaine Dela Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yang Leiden!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dela Cruz tries to bum rush Leiden with a series of wild strikes but Leiden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dela Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dela Cruz looks to land a combination but Leiden avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Leiden.
Dela Cruz throws a right hand that Leiden ducks under and follows up with a left that Leiden also avoids with ease.
Dela Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
Dela Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Leiden. Leiden obviously looking to wear him down.
Dela Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Leiden manages to avoid it.
Dela Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Leiden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dela Cruz momentarily.
Leiden instigates a clinch.
Dela Cruz tries to circle away but Leiden has him pinned against the cage.
Leiden lands a nice uppercut.
Dela Cruz wants to break free but Leiden has control.
Leiden blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Leiden.
Leiden is stalling here.
Leiden throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Leiden with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leiden on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dela Cruz has a couple of punches blocked by Leiden.
A right hand to the body from Leiden.
Dela Cruz trying to control the position but instead, Leiden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dela Cruz into the cage.
A right hand to the body from Leiden.
Dela Cruz is breathing heavily.
A head punch on the inside from Dela Cruz fails to land.
Leiden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right hand to the body from Leiden.
Leiden lands a knee to the body.
Leiden lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Nice body punch from Leiden - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Leiden.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Leiden obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A hook to the body from Leiden.
Leiden lands an elbow inside that Dela Cruz shrugs off.
It looks like Charmaine Dela Cruz has been cut.
A short right from Leiden on the inside.
Leiden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dela Cruz backwards.
Leiden pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from Leiden - that landed with a thud.
Leiden with a knee to the head.
Dela Cruz wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leiden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dela Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Leiden.
Dela Cruz is looking to break free of the clinch but Leiden has double underhooks.
Leiden lands a nice elbow.
Leiden digs a right hand underneath Dela Cruz's ribcage. Dela Cruz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Leiden is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Leiden lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dela Cruz or not.
Leiden presses Dela Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Leiden lands a right hand.
Dela Cruz is rocked!
Leiden creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Dela Cruz with a big uppercut! Dela Cruz tries to clinch up but Leiden pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Dela Cruz to the mat! Dela Cruz covers up and Leiden unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yang Leiden!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Shelter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikola Tesla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shelter comes to the cage accompanied by Boom! Shake The Room. Tesla has chosen AC/DC's Thunderstruck as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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154 lbs
12 - 1 - 0 |
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154 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anderson Shelter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nikola Tesla!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tesla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A nice combination there by Shelter.
Shelter ducks under a wild hook from Tesla.
Shelter tries a head kick but it misses.
Tesla smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Shelter moves away from the strike by Tesla.
Tesla slaps away a takedown attempt from Shelter, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shelter tries to bum rush Tesla with a series of wild strikes but Tesla uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shelter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice takedown defense from Tesla. No joy for Shelter on that attempt.
Shelter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tesla cracks Shelter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shelter lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tesla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tesla displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tesla lands a jab to Shelter's midsection.
Tesla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shelter throws a jab when Tesla was well out of range.
Shelter takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tesla with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Tesla. Beautiful body shot.
Shelter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelter shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anderson Shelter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shelter is breathing heavily.
Shelter misses with a double jab
and Tesla counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Shelter thinking.
Shelter walks into a jab.
Tesla jabs Shelter right on the nose. Shelter blinks but takes it well.
Shelter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tesla moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab, jab by Tesla - just one landing.
Tesla pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice jab there from Tesla.
Nikola Tesla is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab lands there for Tesla.
Tesla is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Shelter had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelter takes one on the button.
Tesla swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Shelter.
Shelter throws a leg kick that misses.
Tesla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shelter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tesla lands a big right hand that sends Shelter crashing to the mat! Tesla stays standing though and waves Shelter back to his feet!
Shelter is rocked!
Shelter slips a jab from Tesla.
Anderson Shelter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tesla lands with a cross.
Oh Shelter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tesla cracks Shelter with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Tesla has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shelter to stand back up!
Tesla with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tesla lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shelter seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tesla fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shelter with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tesla counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A cross from Tesla lands.
Shelter with a poor takedown
and Shelter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tesla takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tesla cracks Shelter with a left hook right on the temple and Shelter goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Tesla lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Shelter is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nikola Tesla!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ara Vahaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taborda kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is New Noise by Refused. Vahaber has chosen Dr.Dre ft. Snoop Dogg - Still Dre as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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26
274 lbs
11 - 2 - 0 |
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27
270 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tarzan Taborda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ara Vahaber!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vahaber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A punch combination from Taborda misses.
Taborda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taborda tries to clinch up but Vahaber circles away and keeps his distance.
Taborda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taborda darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taborda doesn't manage to clinch there - Vahaber circles away.
Vahaber scores with a spinning back kick!
Vahaber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taborda works over Vahaber's head and body with a nice combination.
Vahaber takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taborda fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vahaber throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taborda.
Taborda scores with a hook to the body. Vahaber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taborda checks a low kick from Vahaber.
Vahaber showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taborda.
Taborda tries to clinch up but Vahaber circles away and keeps his distance.
Taborda tries to clinch up but Vahaber circles away and keeps his distance.
Taborda throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vahaber sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taborda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vahaber was well out of range. Poor timing from Taborda.
Taborda blocks a low kick nicely.
Vahaber tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taborda is able to avoid easily.
Taborda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tarzan Taborda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taborda tries to clinch but Vahaber moves out of range.
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.
Taborda is looking to clinch.
Vahaber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taborda throws out a powerful jab.
Taborda scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vahaber avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vahaber tries a head kick but it misses.
Vahaber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taborda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taborda wants to clinch.
Taborda scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Taborda misses.
Vahaber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Vahaber thumps Taborda with a low kick.
Taborda scores with a decent looking hook.
Taborda just misses with a punch to the body.
Taborda throws the left hand but Vahaber avoids the punch easily.
Taborda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vahaber moves away.
Taborda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vahaber was well out of range. Poor timing from Taborda.
Vahaber fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taborda.
Taborda tries to clinch there but Vahaber circles away.
Taborda moves in looking to clinch but Vahaber pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taborda takes a swing at Vahaber's ribcage but misses.
Taborda checks a low kick from Vahaber.
Taborda just misses with a punch to the body.
Vahaber throws a wild body kick that Taborda sees coming a mile off.
Vahaber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taborda gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vahaber.
Vahaber can't break the clinch.
Vahaber working hard to break the clinch.
Vahaber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vahaber misses with the head strike.
Taborda keeps control of Vahaber as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vahaber looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taborda lands with a short shot to the head.
Vahaber has Taborda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taborda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ara Vahaber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taborda lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taborda throws a combination. Vahaber tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Vahaber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vahaber throws a leg kick but Taborda sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taborda has managed to clinch.
Vahaber tries to break the clinch but Taborda is controlling the position.
Vahaber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vahaber wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vahaber wants to get back to striking at distance but Taborda won't allow it.
Vahaber tries to break free but Taborda pushes him back against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taborda.
Taborda blocking some punches.
Vahaber is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vahaber jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taborda walks away with a smile on his face. Vahaber gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taborda, as that shot connected.
Vahaber circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taborda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taborda misses with a double jab.
Taborda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vahaber circles away quickly and effectively.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vahaber.
Taborda throws an overhand right that lands on Vahaber's shoulder, as Vahaber tries to avoid the shot.
Vahaber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taborda is looking to clinch but Vahaber is avoiding it.
Taborda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vahaber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taborda moves out of range of the body kick from Vahaber.
Taborda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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.
Taborda throws a looping overhand right but Vahaber ducks down to avoid it.
Taborda wants to clinch up but Vahaber keeps it at a distance.
Tarzan Taborda is winning the standup battle so far.
Vahaber throws a big shot that misses.
Taborda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vahaber circles away quickly and effectively.
Vahaber connects with a single shot there.
Taborda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vahaber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taborda misses with a looping left.
Taborda misses with a body shot.
Taborda takes a swing at Vahaber's ribcage but misses.
Tarzan Taborda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vahaber feints and then cracks Taborda's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taborda down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber misses with a low kick.
Vahaber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Vahaber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taborda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taborda.
Taborda scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taborda lands with a shot to the body.
Taborda misses with a hook. Vahaber ducked under it nicely.
Vahaber keeps the fight on the outside.
Taborda checks a low kick from Vahaber.
Taborda misses with a wild combination.
Vahaber swats away the attempt to clinch by Taborda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber swats away the attempt to clinch by Taborda.
Vahaber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taborda ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taborda looks to land a combination but Vahaber avoids it well.
Vahaber finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vahaber scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Taborda keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vahaber misses with a low kick as Taborda jumps back.
Vahaber throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tarzan Taborda dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Vahaber thumps Taborda with a low kick.
Vahaber takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taborda checks a leg kick.
Taborda misses with a few strikes there.
Taborda checks a low kick from Vahaber.
Taborda tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vahaber paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Good leg kick by Vahaber there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Taborda throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taborda misses with a looping left.
Taborda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taborda blocks a jab.
Vahaber explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taborda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vahaber.
Taborda swings for the body but Vahaber moves out of range.
Taborda avoids the head kick by Vahaber.
Vahaber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taborda moves out of range of the body kick.
Taborda takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vahaber slips a jab from Taborda.
Vahaber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Vahaber throws a wild body kick that Taborda sees coming a mile off.
Taborda stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vahaber.
Vahaber throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taborda lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vahaber circles away quickly and effectively.
Taborda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taborda looks to land a right hand but Vahaber moved out of range.
Taborda lands a jab to the nose.
Vahaber throws a low kick but Taborda avoids it.
Taborda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vahaber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taborda looks to land a right hand but Vahaber moved out of range.
Taborda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taborda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taborda throws a hook but Vahaber avoids it easily.
Taborda has closed the distance and engaged Vahaber in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vahaber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vahaber connects with a solid leg kick.
Vahaber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taborda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vahaber manages to get himself to full guard.
Vahaber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taborda wants to control from the top but Vahaber keeps moving.
Taborda throws and elbow that misses. Vahaber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taborda's guard. Nice move by Vahaber!
Vahaber is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vahaber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vahaber wants to control from the top but Taborda keeps moving.
Taborda manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vahaber manages to get himself to full guard.
Vahaber preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taborda wants to control from the top but Vahaber keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ara Vahaber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vahaber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Craig Charyak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anton Chigurh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charyak comes to the cage accompanied by Guns and Roses- Welcome to the Jungle. Chigurh has chosen Kvelertak-Mjod as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Craig Charyak has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Craig Charyak seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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270 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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Charyak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anton Chigurh!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chigurh walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Charyak checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chigurh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chigurh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
An inside leg kick from Chigurh misses.
Chigurh throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Charyak's head.
It looks like Craig Charyak has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chigurh throws a wild body kick that Charyak sees coming a mile off.
Chigurh throws a leg kick which misses Charyak's front leg but catches the back leg as Charyak tries to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Charyak lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chigurh has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chigurh and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chigurh throws a leg kick which misses Charyak's front leg but catches the back leg as Charyak tries to avoid it.
Charyak is breathing heavily.
Chigurh throws a head kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Charyak or perhaps it was just good defense by Chigurh which made him look bad.
Anton Chigurh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chigurh.
Chigurh catches Charyak with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chigurh cracks the inside of Charyak's front leg.
Chigurh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Charyak's calf.
Chigurh lands a big head kick that sends Charyak tumbling to the mat! Chigurh takes a step backwards and waves Charyak back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Chigurh misses with an attempted mid kick.
Chigurh closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chigurh misses with a knee strike.
Charyak dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chigurh lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chigurh throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Charyak blocks it with crossed arms.
Charyak is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chigurh is defending well for now.
Charyak wants to stall.
Chigurh lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Craig Charyak's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Chigurh.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but Charyak blocks it.
Chigurh lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Charyak or not.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Charyak swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chigurh using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Charyak has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chigurh connects with a knee to the head.
Chigurh looking to throw knees to the head but Charyak is blocking nicely.
Chigurh connects with a nasty looking knee right to Charyak's face.
Craig Charyak's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Charyak tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chigurh scores with a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chigurh swings wildly with an uppercut but Charyak uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charyak tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Chigurh just stands there and leans against the cage.
Chigurh lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charyak backwards.
Chigurh misses with a knee to the head.
Chigurh with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Chigurh lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Charyak stalling in the clinch.
Chigurh lands a right hand.
Jeez, Craig Charyak's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Charyak fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Charyak. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Chigurh.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Charyak.
Chigurh tries a knee to the head but Charyak blocks it.
Chigurh tries to land a knee to the head but Charyak blocks with his arms.
Chigurh lands a left hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Craig Charyak's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anton Chigurh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurokawa Kenji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kurokawa Kenji told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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212 lbs
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212 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurokawa Kenji!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Bautista misses.
Kenji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Bautista thuds his right hand into Kenji's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bautista misses with a two punch combination.
Kenji moves away from the strike by Bautista.
Bautista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kenji.
Bautista misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kenji counters with a left to the body.
Bautista moves out of range of the strikes.
Bautista looks to land a right hand but Kenji moved out of range.
Bautista throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kenji counters with a three punch combo that has Bautista backing up. Bautista nods at Kenji to acknowledge the strikes.
Kenji looks to throw the jab but Bautista is out of range.
Kenji fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bautista manages to avoid it.
Bautista pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bautista moves out of range as Kenji strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Kenji.
Kenji loads up on a big right hand but Bautista slips the punch.
Bautista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target.
Kenji keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bautista tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
Bautista moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bautista misses with a hook to the body
and Kenji counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bautista looks to score with a jab to the body but Kenji is just out of range.
Bautista throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Kenji to counter with a crisp jab.
Kenji stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kenji slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bautista closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kenji counters with a stiff right hand.
Bautista throws a right and a left that Kenji avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bautista.
Bautista swinging wildly here.
Kenji moves out of range as Bautista strikes.
Kenji throws out a loose jab but Bautista uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bautista looks to throw the jab but Kenji is out of range.
Kenji might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bautista misses the shot to the body.
Kenji punishes Bautista's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenji misses with a jab to the body
and Bautista makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bautista throws a shot from downtown. Kenji moves away and avoids it.
Kenji misses with a body punch
and Kenji takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kenji thows a body shot but no joy.
Kenji throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dave Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kenji. Bautista does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bautista looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bautista misses with an uppercut. Kenji saw that one coming.
Kenji takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bautista walks into a jab.
Kenji just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista swings for the body but Kenji moves out of range.
Kenji swings for the body but Bautista moves out of range.
Kenji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bautista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bautista lands with a nice body punch.
Kenji steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bautista.
Kenji fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bautista looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A swing and a miss from Kenji.
Kenji throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kenji misses with an uppercut. Bautista saw that one coming.
A jab from Bautista misses.
Bautista throws a low kick but Kenji avoids it.
Bautista misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurokawa Kenji dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bautista scores with a one two! Kenji had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bautista.
Bautista scores with a nice strike.
Kenji fails to land with a series of punches.
Kenji throws a lazy right hand but Bautista sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bautista throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kenji ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Bautista misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kenji.
Kenji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bautista.
Bautista swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kenji counters with a right hand to the body.
Bautista misses with a two punch combination.
Bautista throws a wild body kick that Kenji sees coming a mile off.
Kurokawa Kenji seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bautista tries to clinch up.
Bautista cracks Kenji with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kenji ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Bautista misses with a combination
and Kenji counters with a right hand to the body.
Bautista walks into a left hand.
Kenji swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bautista counters with a two punch combo.
Bautista shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bautista tries to clinch there but Kenji circles away.
Kenji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kenji!
A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji ducks under a wild hook from Bautista.
Bautista tries to clinch but Kenji moves out of range.
A left lands for Bautista.
A jab from Bautista misses.
Good shot there by Bautista.
Bautista listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kenji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bautista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bautista swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bautista takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bautista uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bautista waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kenji.
Kenji throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bautista tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kenji counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kenji's head backwards.
Bautista misses the body punch
and Kenji connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kenji stalks Bautista and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bautista's face. Bautista staggers backwards, shaken.
Bautista lands with a nice body punch.
Bautista takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bautista throws a right hand that Kenji ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenji also avoids with ease.
Bautista slips a jab from Kenji.
Kenji lands with a right hand.
Bautista misses with an uppercut. Kenji saw that one coming.
Bautista misses the jab.
Kenji gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kenji defending well as Bautista loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bautista.
Bautista tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kenji was well out of range. Poor timing from Bautista.
Kenji throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bautista stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kenji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bautista was well out of range. Poor timing from Kenji.
Kenji throws a series of punches but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista looks to land a left hand but Kenji moved out of range nicely.
Kenji takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Bautista throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kenji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kenji digs a good hook to Bautista's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kenji looks to score with a jab to the body but Bautista is just out of range.
Kenji throws an overhand right that lands on Bautista's shoulder, as Bautista tries to avoid the shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurokawa Kenji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bautista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bautista throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kenji counters with a right hand to the body.
Bautista throws a one two combo.
Bautista closes the distance and clinches.
Bautista leaning against his opponent.
Bautista doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bautista misses with some punches.
Bautista misses with the head strike.
Kenji on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kenji cracks Bautista with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Kenji - that landed with a thud.
Kenji has a couple of punches blocked by Bautista.
A right hook to the body lands for Kenji.
Bautista throws a head punch that misses.
Kenji escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kenji ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bautista moves away.
Kenji lands a nice shot to the body.
Kenji lands a nice shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kenji swings for the body but Bautista moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenji thuds a left hand into Bautista's body.
Kenji dips to his left and cracks Bautista with an uppercut!
Kenji displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bautista throws out the jab.
Kenji misses the shot to the body.
Bautista connects with a solid leg kick.
Kenji throws a body punch but Bautista moves out of range.
Kenji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab, jab by Kenji - just one landing.
Kenji avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bautista comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kenji scores with a shot to the body.
Kenji digs a good hook to Bautista's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kenji throws a right hand that Bautista ducks under and follows up with a left that Bautista also avoids with ease.
Kenji slips a jab from Bautista.
Bautista misses with a hook to the body
and Kenji counters with a nice uppercut.
Kenji connects with a body shot.
Bautista shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kenji moves out of range as Bautista strikes.
A shot to the liver by Bautista. Beautiful body shot.
Kenji moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kenji swings for the body but Bautista moves out of range.
Bautista ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kenji moves away.
Kenji lands a slapping body shot.
Kenji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista avoids the body shot from Kenji.
Kenji slips under a jab.
Kenji takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kenji is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kenji keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bautista.
A slow jab from Bautista misses its intended target.
Bautista takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kenji misses the shot to the body.
Bautista scores with a jab to the head.
Kenji misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bautista.
Bautista throws a jab when Kenji was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista lands an overhand right.
Bautista tries to clinch up but Kenji circles away and keeps his distance.
No joy there for Bautista, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kenji ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bautista looks to land a right hand but Kenji moved out of range.
Kenji rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bautista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dave Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kenji misses with a wild body shot.
Bautista keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kenji.
Kenji misses with a body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bautista throws a right hand that Kenji ducks under and follows up with a left that Kenji also avoids with ease.
Kenji bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bautista darts in trying to clinch
and Kenji counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurokawa Kenji comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kenji 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurokawa Kenji!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Noonan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan Noonan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Noonan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noonan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Noonan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Noonan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Ryan Noonan has been cut.
Noonan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Noonan moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Noonan dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Noonan.
Johnson moves forwards but Noonan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Noonan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Noonan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Noonan misses.
Johnson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noonan works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Noonan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Noonan loads up on a big left hand.
Noonan slips under a jab.
Noonan lands with a right hand.
Noonan lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Noonan looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Noonan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice uppercut there from Noonan.
Noonan moves into the clinch.
Noonan lands an uppercut.
Noonan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Noonan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noonan misses with a punch on the inside.
Noonan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Noonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noonan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Johnson looks gassed!
Noonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Jimmy Johnson has been cut.
Noonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Noonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Noonan.
Noonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Noonan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Noonan.
Noonan gets through Johnson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noonan cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Noonan.
Noonan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Noonan.
Noonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Noonan lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Noonan.
Noonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
Noonan lands a body punch.
Noonan misses with a body punch.
Noonan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That has opened up Jimmy Johnson's cut even more.
Noonan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Noonan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noonan presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Noonan fails to land.
Noonan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Noonan scores with a hook to the body.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Noonan.
Noonan lands an uppercut.
The cut above Jimmy Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noonan lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Noonan.
A short right from Noonan on the inside.
Noonan lands a nice uppercut.
Noonan lands with a light punch inside.
Jimmy Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Noonan can't find room to land a body shot as Johnson controls the action.
Noonan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Noonan lands a shot to the body.
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!
Noonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Noonan.
Noonan misses with a body punch.
Noonan lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Noonan.
Noonan lands a nice uppercut.
Noonan is leaning against Johnson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Noonan cracks Johnson with a nice body shot.
Noonan lands with a short shot to the head.
Noonan tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Noonan.
Noonan misses with some punches.
A short right from Noonan.
Noonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Noonan misses with the head strike.
Noonan misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Noonan fails to land.
Noonan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Johnson.
Noonan misses with the head strike.
Noonan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Johnson tries to break the clinch but Noonan is controlling the position.
Noonan misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Noonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noonan presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Noonan scores with a hook to the body.
Noonan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Noonan lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Noonan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Noonan lands with a cross.
Decent striking displayed by Noonan there.
Johnson throws a right hand that Noonan ducks under and follows up with a left that Noonan also avoids with ease.
Noonan clinches.
Noonan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Noonan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Johnson blocking some punches.
Noonan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noonan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noonan digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Noonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noonan struggles to land a body shot inside as Johnson controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Noonan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Noonan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Noonan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Noonan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Noonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noonan tries to throw a body punch but Johnson avoids it by throwing Noonan back against the cage.
Noonan presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noonan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noonan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Johnsons head.
Ryan Noonan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Noonan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Noonan scores with a hook to the body.
Noonan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Noonan throws a head punch that misses.
Noonan scores with a hook to the body.
Noonan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noonan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Noonan has a couple of punches blocked by Johnson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Noonan.
Noonan presses Johnson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Johnson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Johnson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Noonan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Noonan fails to land.
A short left from Noonan.
Noonan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
Noonan misses with a body punch.
Noonan swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson can't break the clinch.
Noonan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Johnson or not.
A short body shot lands from Noonan as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Noonan.
Johnson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jimmy Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ryan Noonan!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Silvio Riscatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Hellmuth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riscatelli comes to the cage accompanied by Speak Softly Love. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silvio Riscatelli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Hellmuth!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellmuth on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Riscatelli. Riscatelli obviously looking to wear him down.
Riscatelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hellmuth stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hellmuth wants it to stay on the feet.
Hellmuth tries to clinch but Riscatelli moves out of range.
Riscatelli throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Riscatelli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hellmuth at a distance.
Riscatelli buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hellmuth lands a head kick. Riscatelli smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Hellmuth tries a head kick but it misses.
Riscatelli scores with a leg kick.
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!
Riscatelli scoring well with a low kick there.
Hellmuth throws a head kick that misses.
Hellmuth leaves Riscatelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Riscatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellmuth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hellmuth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riscatelli checks a leg kick.
Hellmuth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riscatelli was well out of range. Poor timing from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riscatelli misses with a low kick.
Hellmuth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riscatelli is looking to land body kicks.
Hellmuth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut lands for Riscatelli. That snapped Hellmuth's head back.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Riscatelli. Hellmuth shrugs it off though.
Riscatelli misses with a leg kick.
Riscatelli misses with a low kick as Hellmuth jumps back.
Silvio Riscatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hellmuth swinging wildly here.
Riscatelli avoids the head kick by Hellmuth.
Hellmuth avoids the head kick by Riscatelli.
Riscatelli connects with the punch.
Hellmuth is looking to clinch.
Good leg kick by Riscatelli there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Riscatelli tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hellmuth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hellmuth takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Riscatelli is predictable there
and Hellmuth counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hellmuth.
A short right from Hellmuth on the inside.
Hellmuth tries to work over Riscatelli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hellmuth misses with a punch to the body.
Riscatelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hellmuth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
Hellmuth lands with a right to the head.
Riscatelli tries to pull guard but Hellmuth won't allow it.
Hellmuth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hellmuth misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Hellmuth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hellmuth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Hellmuth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riscatelli.
Riscatelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hellmuth can't find room to land a body shot as Riscatelli controls the action.
Hellmuth tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Riscatelli is trying to drag Hellmuth to the mat but Hellmuth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Riscatelli looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hellmuth fails to land.
Hellmuth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hellmuth scores with a hook to the body.
Hellmuth digs a right hand into Riscatelli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riscatelli's gas tank.
Riscatelli is breathing heavily.
Hellmuth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hellmuth scores with a hook to the body.
Hellmuth prevents Riscatelli from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth works on Riscatelli's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
Hellmuth lands a hook that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Hellmuth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hellmuth stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth pushes Riscatelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hellmuth.
A short uppercut from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riscatelli or not.
Hellmuth presses Riscatelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hellmuth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riscatellis head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riscatelli.
Hellmuth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riscatelli.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
Hellmuth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Hellmuth is working Riscatelli over against the cage.
Hellmuth gets through Riscatelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hellmuth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hellmuth is leaning against Riscatelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hellmuth works on Riscatelli's body with a couple of short punches.
Hellmuth lands a shoulder strike.
Hellmuth lands a shoulder strike.
Hellmuth lands with a left to the head.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth lands with a right to the head.
Hellmuth pushes Riscatelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hellmuth lands a hook that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hellmuth.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hellmuth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth scores with a shot to the side of Riscatelli's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Hellmuth dominated that round.
That's time! Riscatelli's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hellmuth plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A big right from Riscatelli misses.
Riscatelli throws a head kick but Hellmuth moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Hellmuth.
Hellmuth takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riscatelli shoots in for a double leg but Hellmuth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A head kick misses from Hellmuth.
Silvio Riscatelli is winning the standup battle so far.
Hellmuth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hellmuth gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hellmuth scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hellmuth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Riscatelli's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riscatelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hellmuth walks away with a smile on his face. Riscatelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hellmuth moves out of range of the leg kick from Riscatelli.
Hellmuth misses with a looping right.
Riscatelli fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hellmuth is out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riscatelli misses the jab.
Riscatelli digs a good hook to Hellmuth's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hellmuth.
Riscatelli avoids the body shot from Hellmuth.
Riscatelli swings for the body but Hellmuth moves out of range.
Hellmuth throws a right hand that Riscatelli ducks under and follows up with a left that Riscatelli also avoids with ease.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hellmuth throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Riscatelli's head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hellmuth.
Hellmuth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Riscatelli. That did some damage!
Hellmuth throws a head kick but Riscatelli moves out of range.
Riscatelli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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!
Hellmuth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riscatelli.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Riscatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellmuth has Riscatelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Hellmuth lands a body shot.
Hellmuth lands with a short shot to the head.
Phil Hellmuth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riscatelli or not.
Riscatelli on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riscatelli tries to pull guard but Hellmuth won't allow it.
Hellmuth lands a body shot.
Hellmuth working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hellmuth lands a body punch.
A short left from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Riscatelli working aggressively here.
A right handed body shot lands from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hellmuth cracks Riscatelli with a nice body shot.
Hellmuth lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hellmuth lands with a left to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A hook to the body from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth is working Riscatelli over against the cage.
Hellmuth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hellmuth lands with a right to the head.
Hellmuth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hellmuth lands with a right to the head.
Hellmuth gets through Riscatelli's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Hellmuth scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a hook that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a nice uppercut.
Hellmuth lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
Hellmuth lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands with a light punch inside.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
Hellmuth pushes Riscatelli back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellmuth.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellmuth pushes Riscatelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a shot to the body.
Hellmuth lands a shot to the body.
Hellmuth scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Hellmuth scores with a shot to the side of Riscatelli's head.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hellmuth.
A right handed body shot lands from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth pushes Riscatelli back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hellmuth on the inside.
Hellmuth scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellmuth.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hellmuth lands with a right to the head.
Hellmuth lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Riscatelli.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hellmuth on the inside.
Hellmuth lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Phil Hellmuth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Hellmuth pushes Riscatelli up against the cage in a clinch.
Riscatelli tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short right from Hellmuth.
Riscatelli has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hellmuth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Riscatelli tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hellmuth just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Silvio Riscatelli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riscatelli tries to pull guard but Hellmuth holds him up against the cage and eventually Riscatelli drops back down to his feet.
Hellmuth lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a hook that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riscatelli or not.
A right hand to the body from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a left hand.
Hellmuth scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Hellmuth on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Hellmuth.
A short body shot lands from Hellmuth as the two fighters clinch.
Hellmuth lands with a light punch inside.
Hellmuth scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Riscatelli or not.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hellmuth makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Hellmuth on the inside.
Hellmuth lands a left hand that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Riscatelli is rocked!
Hellmuth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riscatellis head.
Oh Riscatelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hellmuth works on Riscatelli's body with a couple of short punches.
Riscatelli seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right from Hellmuth on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hellmuth lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a body shot.
Hellmuth lands a hook that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Hellmuth is leaning against Riscatelli and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hellmuth lands an uppercut.
Hellmuth presses Riscatelli against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hellmuth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hellmuth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hellmuth lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands a hook that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hellmuth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
Hellmuth lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth lands with a light punch inside.
Hellmuth lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hellmuth lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hellmuth scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hellmuth lands a shot to the body.
Hellmuth lands a shoulder strike.
Hellmuth lands a hook that snaps the head of Riscatelli backwards.
A hook to the body from Hellmuth.
Nice body punch from Hellmuth - that landed with a thud.
Riscatelli working hard to break the clinch.
Hellmuth lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hellmuth digs a right hand underneath Riscatelli's ribcage. Riscatelli let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hellmuth.
Phil Hellmuth is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good body shot from Hellmuth.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth lands with a right to the head.
Hellmuth lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellmuth has a couple of punches blocked by Riscatelli.
A body shot lands from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hellmuth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riscatellis head.
Riscatelli fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hellmuth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riscatellis head.
Hellmuth misses with a punch on the inside.
Riscatelli tries to pull guard but Hellmuth holds him up against the cage and eventually Riscatelli drops back down to his feet.
Hellmuth cracks Riscatelli with a nice body shot.
Hellmuth digs a right hand into Riscatelli's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riscatelli's gas tank.
Riscatelli drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hellmuth.
Riscatelli jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hellmuth walks away with a smile on his face. Riscatelli gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hellmuth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Riscatelli stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hellmuth connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Riscatelli's hands.
Silvio Riscatelli has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hellmuth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Riscatelli.
Riscatelli blocks a head kick by Hellmuth.
A low kick from Riscatelli misses
and Hellmuth counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Riscatelli is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Hellmuth moves into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short left from Hellmuth.
Hellmuth keeps control of Riscatelli as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hellmuth lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Hellmuth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hellmuth 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Hellmuth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Busta Rhymes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rhymes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Winter Warz. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stringer Bell!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Busta Rhymes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rhymes shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rhymes loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
Rhymes misses with a few strikes there.
Rhymes looks to land a right hand but Bell moved out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Rhymes shoots in.
Bell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Rhymes counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bell.
Bell blocks a jab.
Rhymes avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown by Rhymes or perhaps it was just good defense by Bell which made him look bad.
Stringer Bell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Busta Rhymes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhymes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bell slips a straight right by Rhymes.
Rhymes throws a lazy right hand but Bell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhymes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rhymes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bell manages to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bell.
Bell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Busta Rhymes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rhymes throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rhymes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bell misses with a series of wild punches.
Rhymes looks to land a left hand but Bell moved out of range nicely.
Bell slips a straight right by Rhymes.
Nice defenses there by Rhymes.
Bell throws a sloppy body shot
and Rhymes counters with a nice body shot.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhymes moves away.
Rhymes misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes throws a body punch but Bell moves out of range.
Rhymes slips a jab from Bell.
Rhymes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhymes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bell moves away from the strike by Rhymes.
Rhymes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rhymes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rhymes misses with a double jab.
Bell forces Rhymes back against the cage and clinches.
Bell has a couple of punches blocked by Rhymes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rhymes uses from the top position.
Bell trying to keep a closed guard but Rhymes is proving a slippery customer.
Bell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rhymes!
Bell avoids the attempt from Rhymes to control.
Bell prevents Rhymes from getting the reversal.
Rhymes wants to control but Bell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stringer Bell dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rhymes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Rhymes looks to land a left hand but Bell moved out of range nicely.
Rhymes misses with an uppercut. Bell saw that one coming.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Rhymes.
Bell slips a jab from Rhymes.
Rhymes missing with a left hand there. Bell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rhymes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhymes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bell counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bell misses with a body shot.
A swing and a miss from Bell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhymes missing with a left hand there. Bell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bell misses with the combination.
Bell misses with a jab to the body
and Rhymes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bell throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rhymes throws a right hand that Bell ducks under and follows up with a left that Bell also avoids with ease.
Rhymes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bell throws a lazy right hand but Rhymes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rhymes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stringer Bell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhymes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rhymes misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Rhymes.
Rhymes moves out of range of the strikes.
Rhymes lunges at Bell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bell's hand.
Rhymes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bell.
Bell scores with a jab to the body.
Bell defending well as Rhymes loads up on a big left hand.
Stringer Bell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bell moves out of range as Rhymes strikes.
Bell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rhymes circles away quickly and effectively.
Bell throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A slow jab from Bell misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell throws a right hand that Rhymes ducks under and follows up with a left that Rhymes also avoids with ease.
Rhymes cracks Bell with a good jab.
Bell slips a straight right by Rhymes.
Bell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bell. Rhymes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rhymes gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bell.
Rhymes misses with a hook to the body
and Rhymes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell throws a shot from downtown. Rhymes moves away and avoids it.
Rhymes drops his hands momentarily and Bell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Bell as Rhymes shoots in.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes avoids a punch combination nicely.
A slow jab from Rhymes misses its intended target.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhymes manages to avoid it.
Rhymes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhymes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bell moves away.
Stringer Bell is winning the standup battle so far.
Rhymes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rhymes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bell.
Rhymes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bell sprawls well. Bell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rhymes gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stringer Bell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bell ducks under a wild hook from Rhymes.
Rhymes lands a jab to the nose.
Rhymes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Rhymes misses its intended target.
Rhymes throws a hook to the side of Bell's head but Bell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell blocks a jab.
Bell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rhymes.
Rhymes lands a body shot.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bell looks to score with a jab to the body but Rhymes is just out of range.
Bell throws a good cross that connects.
Rhymes misses with a looping right.
Rhymes throws a shot from downtown. Bell moves away and avoids it.
Danga de danga de dang - Rhymes scores with a four punch combination!
Bell walks into a jab.
Jab by Rhymes.
Bell throws a one two combo.
Rhymes shoots for a double leg takedown but Bell sprawls well. He's pushed Rhymes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rhymes loads up on a big right hand but Bell slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes swinging wildly here.
Rhymes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bell misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Rhymes catches Bell right on the button with a cross.
Rhymes might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rhymes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bell looks to land a combination but Rhymes avoids it well.
Bell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rhymes manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhymes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bell in his tracks.
Bell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rhymes.
Bell walks into a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bell!
Rhymes just misses with a punch to the body.
Bell lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhymes's head.
Rhymes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rhymes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rhymes misses with a combination
and Bell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Rhymes.
Rhymes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rhymes.
Bell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhymes moves away.
Rhymes looks for a takedown but Bell sprawls well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rhymes counters with a stiff right hand.
Bell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bell misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stringer Bell clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rhymes misses with a hook.
Rhymes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bell counter with a right hand.
Bell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rhymes counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rhymes misses with a takedown attempt
and Rhymes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhymes misses with a combination
and Bell counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Rhymes! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stringer Bell!
Stringer Bell retains his light heavyweight title!
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hype
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pop
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