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EMPIRE 20: Johnson vs Kakuzo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rey Mackaroy (ranked 6061 p4p, 4628 weight class) and Kyle Zeppelin (ranked 575 p4p, 518 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
205
1 - 2 - 0 |
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212
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rey Mackaroy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kyle Zeppelin!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mackaroy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mackaroy throws a lazy head kick
and Zeppelin counters by moving into the clinch.
Zeppelin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mackaroy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zeppelin prevents Mackaroy from breaking the clinch.
Mackaroy throws a head punch that misses.
Mackaroy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zeppelin pulls Mackaroy into guard.
Mackaroy wants to stand but Zeppelin has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zeppelin trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackaroy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zeppelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackaroy wants to get up but he can't break Zeppelin's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mackaroy preventing the sweep.
Zeppelin throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Mackaroy won't allow Zeppelin to sweep him here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zeppelin has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zeppelin gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mackaroy regains guard.
Mackaroy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Zeppelin is now in half guard.
Mackaroy is trying to get back to full guard.
Mackaroy is positioning himself well to prevent Zeppelin advancing to mount.
Mackaroy's coaches at Cozad MMA Las Vegas have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackaroy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zeppelin pulls his head out easily.
Zeppelin tries to pass to full mount but Mackaroy defends it.
Mackaroy pushes Zeppelin off looking to stand but Zeppelin dives back in and keeps control.
Zeppelin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mackaroy defending well though.
Mackaroy won't allow Zeppelin to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackaroy kicks Zeppelin off and gets back to his feet.
Mackaroy looks for the body kick but Zeppelin saw that one coming.
Zeppelin slips a jab and a cross from Mackaroy.
Mackaroy is breathing heavily.
Zeppelin avoids the head kick by Mackaroy.
Zeppelin throws a head kick but Mackaroy moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Mackaroy scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Kyle Zeppelin has been cut.
Mackaroy throws a head kick but Zeppelin moves out of range.
Mackaroy lands with a kick to the temple. Zeppelin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zeppelin closes the distance and pushes Mackaroy back into the cage.
Zeppelin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mackaroy's efforts to push away.
Mackaroy tries to break free but Zeppelin pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zeppelin has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Mackaroy is trying to keep an underhook but Zeppelin manages to get the takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mackaroy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mackaroy is trying to control but can't.
Zeppelin is working for a submission of some sort.
Zeppelin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mackaroy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mackaroy trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rey Mackaroy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zeppelin clinches with his opponent.
Mackaroy has Zeppelin pressed against the cage, preventing Zeppelin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zeppelin is looking to break free of the clinch but Mackaroy has double underhooks.
Zeppelin tries to score a body lock takedown but Mackaroy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zeppelin is trying to trip Mackaroy. He has hold of a leg but Mackaroy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zeppelin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Mackaroy has his foot on Zeppelin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeppelin works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mackaroy keeping moving, preventing Zeppelin from controlling successfully.
Mackaroy wants to stand up but Zeppelin is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackaroy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zeppelin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeppelin gets to his feet. Mackaroy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Horrible takedown attempt by Zeppelin or perhaps it was just good defense by Mackaroy, which made it look bad.
Zeppelin shoots in looking for a takedown but Mackaroy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zeppelin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rey Mackaroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Zeppelin.
Zeppelin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rey Mackaroy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick from Mackaroy lands but Zeppelin takes it in his stride.
Mackaroy lands a head kick!
Zeppelin moves out of range of the body kick.
Zeppelin moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mackaroy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeppelin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mackaroy tries to avoid it but Zeppelin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mackaroy to the ground. Mackaroy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mackaroy blocks a low kick nicely.
Mackaroy connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mackaroy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeppelin.
Mackaroy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zeppelin can do to turn this around?
A chopping leg kick lands by Mackaroy.
Mackaroy scores with a one two! Zeppelin had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mackaroy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rey Mackaroy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeppelin takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mackaroy with a nice calf kick.
Mackaroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mackaroy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeppelin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackaroy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zeppelin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mackaroy defends it well.
Zeppelin shoots in for a takedown but Mackaroy shows good takedown defense.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that misses.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that half lands.
Mackaroy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mackaroy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zeppelin shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mackaroy sprawls well. Mackaroy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeppelin gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Mackaroy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A head kick from Mackaroy lands but Zeppelin takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackaroy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zeppelin blocks a head kick by Mackaroy.
As Mackaroy backs off Zeppelin throws a huge counter combo but Mackaroy manages to avoid it all.
Zeppelin is looking to land body kicks.
Zeppelin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mackaroy defends it nicely.
Mackaroy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zeppelin eats them both and turns towards Mackaroy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rey Mackaroy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kyle Zeppelin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mackaroy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Mackaroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Mackaroy keeps Zeppelin at a distance using the push kick.
Zeppelin blocks a head kick by Mackaroy.
Zeppelin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rey Mackaroy is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Mackaroy.
Mackaroy gets caught napping as Zeppelin dives in and scores a takedown. Mackaroy manages to retain guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mackaroy wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zeppelin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mackaroy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rey Mackaroy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mackaroy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mackaroy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Mackaroy.
Decent striking displayed by Zeppelin there.
Zeppelin shoots in for a double leg but Mackaroy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mackaroy tries a head kick but it misses.
Mackaroy does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zeppelin has closed the distance and engaged Mackaroy in a clinch.
Mackaroy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zeppelin has him pressed against the cage.
Mackaroy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zeppelin wants a takedown but no success here.
Rey Mackaroy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyle Zeppelin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mackaroy prevents the takedown attempt.
Mackaroy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zeppelin moves out of range as Mackaroy throws a body kick.
Zeppelin with the counter takedown but Mackaroy avoids it easily.
Zeppelin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mackaroy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zeppelin somewhat.
Mackaroy lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mackaroy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zeppelin eats them both and turns towards Mackaroy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zeppelin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mackaroy.
Zeppelin shoots in and drives through. Mackaroy sprawls well.
Mackaroy scoring well with a low kick there.
Mackaroy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mackaroy tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeppelin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zeppelin is trying to drag Mackaroy to the mat but Mackaroy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Mackaroy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mackaroy blocks a head kick by Zeppelin.
Mackaroy misses with a head kick.
Zeppelin takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zeppelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mackaroy kicks off Zeppelin and gets to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zeppelin is looking to clinch but Mackaroy is avoiding it.
Mackaroy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zeppelin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zeppelin wants to counter the offense by Mackaroy and move into the clinch position.
Mackaroy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zeppelin is looking to clinch.
Kyle Zeppelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rey Mackaroy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mackaroy scores with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rey Mackaroy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mackaroy, 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rey Mackaroy!
After winning the bout, Rey Mackaroy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between George Jr (ranked 5709 p4p, 5051 weight class) and Ray Hoola (ranked 392 p4p, 369 weight class). Hoola is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Alvin & The Chipmunks - Christmas song. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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155
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152
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Hoola!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoola with a nice cross.
Hoola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A cross from Hoola lands.
Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoola as he jumps to the side.
Hoola lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab lands there for Hoola.
 Jr is rocked!
Jr tries to keep at a distance but Hoola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jr is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hoola pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoola clobbers Jr with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hoola sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jr tries to keep at a distance but Hoola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hoola stalling.
Hoola lands a left hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jr looking for a takedown.
Jr wants a takedown.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by Hoola.
A right hand to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands a nice shot to the body.
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Hoola counters with a three punch combo that has Jr backing up. Jr nods at Hoola to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Jr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jr is breathing heavily.
Jr slips a jab and a cross from Hoola.
Jr seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoola throws a combination. Jr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hoola scores with a decent looking hook.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Hoola, which made it look bad.
Hoola moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoola presses Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hoola is working Jr over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hoola.
Hoola lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoola displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jr up against the cage.
Jr tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hoola stalls.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jr wants to take the fight to the mat but Hoola manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Hoola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola'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.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ray Hoola.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ray Hoola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoola connects with a body shot.
Hoola takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hoola is leaning against Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Stalling in the clinch from Hoola.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Hoola.
Hoola works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hoola lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoola dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoola breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hoola dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hoola bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jr's head.
Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Hoola's guard.
Hoola pulls Jr in close to prevent any damage.
Hoola looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hoola kicks Jr off and gets to his feet.
Jr scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hoola manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Jr keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Hoola.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hoola fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoola moves into the clinch successfully.
Jr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hoola after a bit of a struggle.
Hoola taking a breather.
Hoola is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hoola scores with a shoulder strike.
Hoola content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hoola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hoola gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hoola pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ray Hoola seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hoola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hoola is struggling to control the position.
Hoola lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jr is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Hoola scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jr looking for a takedown.
Hoola taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands a body punch.
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!
A right hand to the body from Hoola.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoola.
A body shot lands from Hoola.
Hoola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hoola darts in and clinches Jr up against the cage.
Jr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hoola prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoola breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hoola closes the distance and clinches.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jr or not.
Jr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hoola pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hoola clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Hoola.
Hoola stalls.
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hoola scores with a one two! Jr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoola pressing his opponent against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hoola.
Hoola scores with a hook to the body.
Jr being controlled against the cage.
Hoola lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoola scores with a shot to the side of Jr's head.
Jr is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Hoola.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoola breaks the clinch.
Hoola moves into the clinch.
Hoola lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Hoola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoola lands with a right hand.
Jr shoots in for a takedown but Hoola shows good takedown defense.
Hoola moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hoola.
Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hoola makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoola lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoola'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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hoola stops a takedown attempt from Jr.
Hoola manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hoola presses Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoola is working Jr over against the cage.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jr or not.
Hoola digs a right hand underneath Jr's ribcage. Jr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hoola has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoola has Jr pushed against the cage.
Hoola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jr letting Hoola take a breather here.
Jr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hoola is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Hoola.
Hoola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hoola lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hoola cracks Jr with a nice body shot.
Hoola holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hoola prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hoola - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hoola effectively controlling the action here.
Hoola working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoola breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hoola moves into range and clinches up with Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Hoola. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hoola.
Hoola lands a really nice looking cross but Jr seems unphased.
Hoola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hoola pushes Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoola is working Jr over against the cage.
Hoola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hoola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hoola lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Hoola as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Hoola.
Hoola stalling the fight.
Hoola stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hoola creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hoola digs a right hand into Jr's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jr's gas tank.
Hoola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoola scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
A hook to the body from Hoola.
Hoola pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jr needs to keep his hands up - Hoola had a free shot at his head there.
George Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoola takes the fight into the clinch.
Jr being controlled against the cage.
Hoola stalls.
Hoola lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hoola scores with a shot to the side of Jr's head.
Hoola lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jr backwards.
Jr is looking for a takedown.
Jr is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hoola is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Jr to the mat. Jr regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Hoola trying to control but Jr is working from the bottom.
Hoola really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoola drops back looking for a leg! Jr is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jr manages to kick Hoola off! Hoola jumps back into Jr's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Hoola comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hoola 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 25:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Hoola!
A very excited looking Ray Hoola made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Joey Williams (ranked 2798 p4p, 2201 weight class) and Alban Millediou (ranked 364 p4p, 297 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Alban Millediou enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joey Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alban Millediou!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Millediou sneaks out the side door and pushes Williams away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams scores with a couple of short elbows.
Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Williams working away.
Millediou is trying to escape the position but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams tries to score with some ground and pound. Millediou controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Millediou tries to improve position but can't.
Williams sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Millediou is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Williams trying to control the action but Millediou is working from the bottom.
Millediou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millediou seems a little lost for a moment, as Williams dominates the positioning.
Millediou is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Williams landing a few strikes.
Millediou tries to bench press Williams off him but Williams keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Millediou's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Williams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
You can see the frustration on Millediou's face as Williams controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams in side control lands a decent elbow.
Williams has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Millediou has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams wants to control but Millediou is keeping him busy.
Williams looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams grinds an elbow into Millediou's temple.
Millediou is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Millediou can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millediou takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Williams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Williams trying to control the position but Millediou is working away.
Millediou parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Millediou to escape.
Millediou can't do much from the bottom here.
Millediou is looking to reverse the position.
Millediou wants to control but Williams postures up.
Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Millediou prevents Williams from improving position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Millediou can't do much from the bottom here.
Millediou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Millediou keeps working.
Williams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Millediou is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Williams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Williams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Millediou looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Millediou wants to control but Williams postures up.
Millediou managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Williams.
Williams misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Williams working away.
Williams cracks Millediou with a big elbow.
Williams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Millediou is working to avoid the ground and pound but Williams connects with a decent elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a strike aimed at the side of Millediou's head but Millediou avoids it well.
Williams landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Millediou is trying to control Williams's posture but Williams avoids it.
Millediou parries the strikes from Williams easily there. Williams is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Millediou to escape.
Williams working away.
Millediou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Williams wants to control but Millediou is keeping him busy.
Williams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Williams working over Millediou with some ground and pound. Millediou looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Williams prevents Millediou from improving his position.
Millediou keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Williams lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Millediou is trying to control but can't.
Williams not doing much here.
Millediou is trying to maintain the position but Williams is very close to passing his half guard.
Millediou is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
Williams raining down shots from the mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Millediou tries to hold on but Williams pushes him away.
Millediou has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Williams fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
 Millediou is rocked!
BOOM! Williams connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Millediou is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Millediou takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Williams's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Williams!
A very excited looking Joey Williams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Puck (ranked 1727 p4p, 1664 weight class) and Christophe Pouliot (ranked 226 p4p, 221 weight class). Wolfgang Puck 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wolfgang Puck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christophe Pouliot!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouliot walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pouliot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Nice shot by Puck.
Puck scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Puck tries to keep at a distance but Pouliot has taken the fight into the clinch.
Puck throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Puck manages to break the clinch.
Puck lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Puck.
Puck staying out of range there.
A big right from Pouliot misses.
Puck scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Puck lands a nice shot that snaps Pouliot's head back.
Pouliot is rocked!
Puck moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pouliot is still on wobbly legs! Can Puck finish him?
Wolfgang Puck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Puck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Puck cracks Pouliot with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pouliot looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Puck finish him?
Crack! Puck connects with the perfect overhand right and Pouliot falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Puck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wolfgang Puck!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Johnson (ranked 1159 p4p, 1624 weight class) and Nakagome Kakuzo (ranked 155 p4p, 216 weight class). Nakagome Kakuzo has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nakagome Kakuzo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Kakuzo saw that one coming.
Kakuzo with a jab.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kakuzo staying out of range there.
Johnson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Nakagome Kakuzo has been cut.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Kakuzo misses with a body punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
Kakuzo throws a big shot that misses.
Kakuzo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kakuzo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Johnson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Kakuzo.
Johnson is looking to counter punch.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Kakuzo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kakuzo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kakuzo walks into a left hand.
Johnson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kakuzo misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kakuzo dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Kakuzo's head and hops out.
Johnson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kakuzo on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kakuzo is rocked!
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Kakuzo shoots in.
An attempted straight right counter from Johnson misses the target.
Jason Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakagome Kakuzo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kakuzo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Johnson has cracked Kakuzo with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Johnson lands another huge swinging hook and Kakuzo tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kakuzo, before Johnson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jason Johnson!
Jason Johnson retains his welterweight title!
In his post fight interview, Jason Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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