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AFC 1: Beginning PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Super Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Super Cat will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Good kicks
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Super Cat!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cat fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Stroker avoids it really well and circles away.
Stroker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Stroker is trying to work for a kimura but Cat is defending well.
Stroker is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cat really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cat wants to control but Stroker is having none of it.
Cat has left one of his arms exposed and Stroker doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Cat screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Willie Stroker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Francois Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes into the arena with Enter Sandman blaring out of the sound system. James Stevens had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jean Francois Vincent!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vincent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vincent shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stevens leaves Vincent with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vincent fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
James Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Francois Vincent.
Vincent shoots in but no luck this time.
Stevens cracks Vincent with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Vincent takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
Stevens misses with a head kick.
Stevens throws a leg kick but Vincent checks it.
Vincent fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stevens wants to slow Vincent down by chopping away at his legs.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Vincent moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Vincent shoots in but Stevens avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevens misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vincent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stevens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stevens but Stevens pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A left and a right from Vincent both land. Nice combination.
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vincent counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevens is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Stevens moves into the clinch.
Vincent tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vincent looks gassed!
Vincent prevents Stevens from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vincent is trying to break free.
Vincent goes for a takedown attempt but Stevens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A low kick from Stevens is predictable there
and Vincent counters with an outside leg kick.
Stevens throws a lazy head kick
and Vincent counters with a nice body shot.
Stevens misses with a double jab
and Vincent counters with a head kick.
Vincent clinches but Stevens breaks the clinch
and Stevens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Stevens scores with a one two! Vincent had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vincent.
Stevens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vincent counters with a one-two to the body.
Stevens throws a low kick but it's checked well by Vincent.
Stevens swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Stevens both land. Nice combination.
Stevens throws a combination that misses
and Vincent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens looks to land a combination but Vincent avoids it well.
Stevens throws a chopping leg kick but Vincent manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Vincent checks a leg kick.
Stevens throws a body kick the misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stevens walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vincent checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Vincent lands a body shot.
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vincent counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevens throws a leg kick
and Vincent counters with a straight right hand.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Vincent counters with a head kick.
Stevens throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vincent counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Vincent tries to clinch
and Stevens counters with a thumping low kick.
James Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Stevens is predictable there
and Vincent counters with a head kick.
Stevens throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vincent counters with a body kick that stops Stevens in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vincent as he avoids it easily.
Vincent lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick by Stevens misses
and Vincent counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vincent ducks under a wild hook from Stevens.
Vincent misses with a takedown
letting Stevens counter with a right hand.
Stevens throws a leg kick
and Vincent makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Stevens scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Stevens creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vincent sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The ground and pound from Stevens seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Stevens trying to control the position but Vincent is working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vincent is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Stevens working over Vincent with some ground and pound. Vincent looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Stevens dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stevens circles away from the clinch attempt
and Stevens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vincent's guard now.
Vincent looking to control.
Stevens slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vincent is looking for a sweep.
Vincent manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stevens scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Vincent manages to mount him!
Stevens bucks Vincent off and manages to get back to his feet!
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick
and Vincent decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Stevens's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevens wants to stand up but Vincent is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vincent on the ground.
Stevens keeping moving, preventing Vincent from controlling successfully.
Stevens is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Vincent distracts Stevens with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stevens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Stevens tries to get out of the position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Vincent closes the distance but Stevens moves to the side
and Stevens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Vincent dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Vincent's head and hops out.
Vincent checks a leg kick.
Stevens swinging wildly here.
Stevens scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
James Stevens is winning the standup battle so far.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vincent cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vincent looks to clinch
and Stevens counters with a series of strikes. Vincent will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vincent takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vincent has his takedown stuffed
and Stevens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stevens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Stevens throws a nice looking combination but Vincent bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vincent.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Vincent plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Stevens throws a series of punches but Vincent avoids them all with ease.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stevens as he jumps to the side.
James Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Francois Vincent.
Stevens is looking to land body kicks.
Stevens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vincent shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stevens as he avoids it easily.
Stevens lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Vincent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stevens doesn't seem bothered though.
Stevens misses with a combination
and Vincent counters with a head kick. That will keep Stevens thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vincent counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Stevens is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Vincent throws a nice head kick!
Stevens throws a leg kick but Vincent sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vincent circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vincent is defended easily by Stevens.
Stevens lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vincent lands with a slapping head kick.
Stevens buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Stevens.
James Stevens is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Stevens misses
and Vincent counters with a low kick, right behind Stevens 's knee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Stevens dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Stevens does no damage.
Stevens misses with a kick to the body.
Vincent tries to clinch up.
Vincent lands with a slapping head kick.
Stevens loads up on a big right hand but Vincent slips the punch.
Vincent doesn't manage to clinch there - Stevens circles away.
Vincent fails with the takedown.
Stevens tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stevens throws a series of strikes that have Vincent backpedaling.
Stevens throws a lazy body kick
and Vincent counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vincent fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Vincent counters with a body kick that stops Stevens in his tracks momentarily.
Stevens attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Vincent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevens tries to land a body kick
and Vincent counters with a stiff right hand.
Vincent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stevens's waist but Stevens gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vincent off to one side.
James Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Francois Vincent.
Stevens throws a leg kick which misses Vincent's front leg but catches the back leg as Vincent tries to avoid it.
Stevens takes the fight into the clinch.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Vincent is controlling him.
Vincent tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevens smiles and moves away.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens misses with a double jab
and Vincent counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Vincent tries to clinch but Stevens moves away
and Stevens counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vincent's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens throws a big right hand that misses.
Stevens throws and elbow that misses. Vincent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stevens's guard. Nice move by Vincent!
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Vincent manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevens is trying to escape back to his feet but Vincent uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Stevens bucks up and tries to throw Vincent off but instead Vincent has got his back!
Stevens looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Vincent scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Stevens is looking for a way out.
Stevens holding both Vincent 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Vincent struggling to keep hold of the position.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The referee is taking a good look at Stevens as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Vincent!
Stevens is trapped and Vincent is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Stevens controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Vincent looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Stevens has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Jean Francois Vincent has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Stevens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Stevens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stevens has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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... James Stevens!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Alicias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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220 lbs
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240 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Alicias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brandon Johnson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alicias gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alicias postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Johnson to stand up.
Johnson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Alicias circles away easily
and Alicias counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Alicias gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Alicias misses with the combination.
Alicias closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Brandon Johnson has been cut.
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!
Alicias throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alicias throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Alicias works over Johnson's head and body with a nice combination.
Johnson looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alicias displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Alicias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Alicias drops Johnson with a beautiful combination! Johnson stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Alicias is looking for the KO!
That has opened up Brandon Johnson's cut even more.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alicias swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Alicias.
Nice jab there from Alicias.
The cut above Brandon Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alicias lands a left and a right that send Johnson crashing to the mat, dazed. Alicias thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Brandon Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Alicias rushes Johnson with punches - Johnson moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Johnson goes down! Alicias follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Alicias!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Gerard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kami Kaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kami Kaze has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Michael Gerard's chin.
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Gerard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kami Kaze!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gerard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gerard wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Gerard as Kaze shoots in.
Gerard cracks Kaze with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Kami Kaze has been cut.
Gerard misses with an uppercut.
Jab by Gerard.
Gerard takes one to the side of the head.
Kaze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kaze looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gerard slips a jab and a cross from Kaze.
Gerard cracks Kaze with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gerard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Kaze to stand back up!
Kaze is rocked!
Gerard throws an overhand right that lands on Kaze's shoulder, as Kaze tries to avoid the shot.
Kaze is still on wobbly legs! Can Gerard finish him?
Gerard really is a fat lump.
Gerard looks to land a combination but Kaze avoids it well.
Nice defenses there by Kaze.
Kaze seems to have recovered his senses.
Kaze moves away from the strike by Gerard.
Gerard circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Kaze tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Gerard wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Gerard!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dewayne Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fauzi Beydoun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Who shot ya. Fauzi Beydoun will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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260 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dewayne Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fauzi Beydoun!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beydoun.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beydoun.
Beydoun avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Williams seems to be working for a kimura but Beydoun defends the submission attempt.
Beydoun is in trouble now - Williams has advanced to mount!
Beydoun really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams trying to control but Beydoun is having none of it.
Beydoun really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beydoun holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Williams tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams thowing shots but they're missing.
Beydoun tries to hold on but Williams postures up.
Williams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beydoun is looking to escape.
Williams unloading with bombs!
Williams throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Beydoun tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beydoun looks a forlorn figure.
Beydoun is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams with good strikes from the mount here!
Williams get's back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beydoun wants to clinch up but Williams keeps it at a distance.
Beydoun tries to clinch up but Williams circles away and keeps his distance.
Beydoun with a lazy takedown attempt
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Beydoun manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Williams is looking to improve his position but Beydoun isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Williams wants to control but Beydoun is having none of it.
Beydoun wants to control the pace but Williams is squirming around nicely.
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams tries to hold on but Beydoun pushes him away.
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.
Beydoun takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Beydoun scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Williams defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Beydoun.
Williams working to try and regain half guard.
Williams might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Beydoun can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewayne Williams dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Beydoun closes the distance but Williams moves to the side
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Dewayne Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beydoun keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Beydoun is working an open guard so Williams takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Beydoun looks to clinch
and Williams counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Beydoun!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Beydoun blocking the ground and pound.
Williams avoids the attempt from Beydoun to control.
Williams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beydoun keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Beydoun wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Williams.
Beydoun tries to reverse the position but Williams maintains control.
Williams swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Beydoun is now in Williams's guard. A big mistake from Williams there, giving up the dominant position!
Beydoun must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams looking for subs off his back but Beydoun has passed one foot through into half guard.
Williams won't allow Beydoun to pass to mount.
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.
Williams is refusing to be controlled, as Beydoun sits in half guard.
Beydoun is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Williams wants to get back to full guard.
Williams gets full guard.
Beydoun trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Beydoun from controlling successfully.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Beydoun pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beydoun stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
Beydoun with a nice head shot there.
Beydoun avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Beydoun wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Beydoun stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Williams working a defensive guard but Beydoun manages to pass into side control anyway.
Beydoun stands up.
Beydoun avoids the head kick by Williams.
A left and a right from Beydoun both land. Nice combination.
Beydoun fails in his attempt to clinch.
Beydoun tries to clinch
and Williams counters with a nice double leg into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Beydoun holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Beydoun is retaining full guard.
Beydoun is trying to keep Williams in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dewayne Williams dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Beydoun throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Williams's waist but Williams gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beydoun off to one side.
Beydoun connects with a high kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beydoun.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Williams.
Williams shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Beydoun manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Williams trying to control but Beydoun is working from the bottom.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Beydoun is keeping the position.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beydoun manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Williams manages to get himself to full guard.
Beydoun stops Williams from standing up.
Beydoun tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams looking to control but Beydoun passes into half guard.
Williams throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Beydoun wants to stand but Williams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Williams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Beydoun pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beydoun 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.
Beydoun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Beydoun bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Beydoun tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Beydoun fails with an attempt to clinch.
Beydoun lands a two punch combo.
Beydoun shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Williams counters with a takedown into side control.
Beydoun tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Williams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Williams trying to control the action but Beydoun is working from the bottom.
Beydoun is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beydoun is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Williams moves into full mount!
Beydoun is in all sorts of trouble here.
Williams tries to control but Beydoun wriggling away.
Williams goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Beydoun turns into him and now he's in Williams's guard.
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.
Beydoun looking to pass the guard.
Beydoun won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Beydoun from controlling successfully.
Williams doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dewayne Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Williams, 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... Dewayne Williams!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Usko Toivoton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Demco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toivoton's entrance music is O Fortuna. A fine choice. Demco has chosen Voices as his entrance music. Trevor Demco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Usko Toivoton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Demco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toivoton misses with the combination.
Toivoton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Trevor Demco has been cut.
Demco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Toivoton as he jumps to the side.
Trevor Demco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toivoton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Toivoton keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Toivoton lands.
Horrible takedown by Demco or perhaps it was just good defense by Toivoton which made him look bad.
Demco looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demco tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toivoton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toivoton misses with the combination.
Demco shoots in looking for a takedown. Toivoton tries to sprawl out of it but Demco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Toivoton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Usko Toivoton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trevor Demco.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toivoton throws a right hand that Demco ducks under and follows up with a left that Demco also avoids with ease.
Toivoton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Toivoton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Toivoton closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Demco sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Toivoton there.
Toivoton lands strikes from half guard.
Demco is staying active underneath Toivoton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Toivoton keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toivoton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Demco for as long as he can get away with.
Toivoton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Toivoton with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Toivoton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Toivoton connects with a nice short shot to Demco's temple.
Ground and pound from Toivoton.
Toivoton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Toivoton controlling the action here.
Toivoton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toivoton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Toivoton scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Toivoton lands with a punch from half guard.
Toivoton slips a nice elbow through Demco's hands, connecting with Demco's forehead.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toivoton lands a nice short elbow.
Toivoton looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Toivoton drops an elbow to the side of Demco's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toivoton looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toivoton working Demco over with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toivoton working over Demco with some ground and pound. Demco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Toivoton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toivoton lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Toivoton working the head and body with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toivoton lands a nice short elbow.
Toivoton scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Toivoton landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Toivoton lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Demco is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Toivoton scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toivoton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Toivoton working over Demco with some ground and pound. Demco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Toivoton winds up and cracks Demco with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Toivoton lands strikes from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Usko Toivoton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Demco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toivoton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Toivoton drops Demco with a right and a left! Toivoton comes rushing in but Demco regains his composure and manages to keep Toivoton in guard.
Demco is rocked!
Toivoton arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Demco's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Usko Toivoton!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matt Trampling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Trampling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Logan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Logan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trampling did well to prevent Logan getting side control.
Logan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Trampling with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Trampling is trying to maintain the position but Logan is very close to passing his half guard.
Logan tries to pass to full mount but Trampling defends it.
Logan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Logan wants to pass to mount but Trampling is defending the position.
Trampling controlling the position for now.
Trampling trying to hold on to Logan's head to control him but Logan postures up.
Logan thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Trampling to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trampling is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Logan is controlling him.
Trampling looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Logan looking to pass the guard.
Logan throws a strike but Trampling rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Trampling is one step ahead there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Trampling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Trampling fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Logan checks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Logan wants to slow Trampling down by chopping away at his legs.
Trampling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Logan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trampling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Logan misses with a straight left.
Trampling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Trampling slips a straight right by Logan.
Trampling lands with a kick to the temple. Logan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Trampling looks to land a right hand but Logan moved out of range.
Trampling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Logan looks gassed!
Trampling closes the distance and pushes Logan back into the cage.
Trampling taking a breather.
Trampling gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
A nice left hand lands by Trampling.
Trampling connects with a nasty looking knee right to Logan's face.
A bit of stalling here from Trampling.
Trampling seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
A knee to the head by Trampling.
Logan tries to land knees in the clinch but Trampling avoids the damage to the body.
Trampling lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trampling comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hand to the body from Trampling.
Trampling landing knees to the body.
Logan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trampling connects with a nasty looking knee right to Logan's face.
Trampling slowing the pace effectively.
Trampling unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A bit of stalling here from Trampling.
Trampling unloads a knee to the mid-section. Logan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trampling.
Come on Trampling - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Trampling gets through Logan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Logan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Trampling prevents it.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trampling connects with a knee to the head.
Trampling unloads a knee to the mid-section. Logan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trampling dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Logan tries to throw a body punch but Trampling avoids it by throwing Logan back against the cage.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan tries to work over Trampling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Logan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trampling lands a knee to the head.
Logan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Trampling dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Trampling landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Logan missing with knees to the body.
Logan takes a shot to the head.
Trampling using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Trampling blocks a body shot from Logan.
Logan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Logan letting Trampling take a breather here.
Logan is looking to control Trampling's arms but Trampling gets an underhook and turns him. Now Logan has his back to the cage.
Trampling connects with a nasty looking knee right to Logan's face.
Trampling holding his opponent close, against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trampling lands a right hand.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Trampling controls his hands.
Trampling stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Trampling lands an elbow that stopped Logan in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Trampling dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Logan connects with the punch.
Trampling lands with a nice body punch.
Trampling throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Trampling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Logan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A solid body kick from Trampling.
A solid leg kick lands there for Trampling.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Logan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Logan motions for Trampling to come forward. Logan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Trampling. Logan shrugs it off though.
Logan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trampling thumps Logan with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Trampling.
Trampling scores with a push kick.
Trampling goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Matt Trampling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trampling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Logan's sensitive parts.
Trampling scores with a head kick.
Trampling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Trampling throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
Trampling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Logan can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trampling is looking to clinch but Logan is avoiding it.
Trampling wants to slow Logan down by chopping away at his legs.
Logan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A jab from Trampling misses.
Logan misses the shot to the body.
Trampling moves in looking to clinch but Logan pushes him off.
Logan avoids the head kick by Trampling.
Logan misses with a takedown attempt - Trampling sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Trampling closes the distance and clinches.
Logan is looking to control Trampling's arms but Trampling gets an underhook and turns him. Now Logan has his back to the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Trampling.
A bit of stalling here from Trampling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Trampling.
Logan swings wildly with an uppercut but Trampling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trampling's elbow.
A knee to the head by Trampling.
Trampling tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Trampling lands a good knee to the midsection. Logan won't want to take too many of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trampling is pressed up against the cage. Logan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Trampling down to the mat. Trampling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Logan checks a leg kick.
Logan takes a swing at Trampling's ribcage but misses.
Trampling keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Logan.
Trampling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Logan's sensitive parts.
Matt Trampling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trampling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Trampling misses with a head kick.
Logan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Logan showed some decent athleticism there.
Trampling is looking for a sweep. Logan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Logan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Trampling's head.
Logan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Trampling is positioning himself well to prevent Logan advancing to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trampling is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Logan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Logan is thwarting Trampling's attempts to control the position.
Logan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Trampling is looking to escape.
Trampling is staying active underneath Logan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Logan sizes up Trampling with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Trampling misses with a body kick.
Logan scores with a jab to the head.
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.
Logan blocks a head kick by Trampling.
Trampling throws a head kick but Logan moves out of range.
Logan throws a looping overhand right but Trampling ducks down to avoid it.
Logan moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Logan misses.
Logan throws a body punch but Trampling moves out of range.
Logan misses with a looping right.
Logan misses with a looping left.
Trampling gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Logan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Logan scoring with some ground and pound.
Logan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Logan won't allow Trampling to sweep him here.
Trampling is pulling down on Logan's head. It's preventing any offense from Logan, at least for the moment.
Trampling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Logan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Trampling dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Trampling stuffs the takedown attempt from Logan. Logan gets slowly back to his feet.
Logan punishes Trampling's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Logan. Trampling does a little dance to reset his feet.
Logan just misses with a punch to the body.
Trampling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Trampling clinches with his opponent.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Logan tries to work over Trampling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trampling taking a breather.
Trampling is pushing Logan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Logan misses with a punch to the body.
Logan stalling.
Logan can't find room to land a body shot as Trampling controls the action.
Logan trying to land knees to the body.
Logan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Trampling stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Trampling utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Trampling manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trampling landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Trampling landing knees to the head.
Trampling lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Trampling.
Trampling manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Trampling connects with a knee to the head.
Trampling controlling the action here for a moment.
Trampling lands an elbow just above Logan 's eye.
Logan trying to stall but Trampling improves his position.
Trampling connects with a nasty looking knee right to Logan's face.
A hook to the body from Trampling.
Trampling manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trampling lands a damaging elbow.
Trampling has Logan pressed against the cage, preventing Logan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Trampling blocks a body shot from Logan.
Trampling lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trampling's elbow.
Trampling avoiding damage.
Trampling comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Logan can't get the takedown.
Logan struggles to land a body shot inside as Trampling controls his hands.
Trampling lands a knee to the body.
Logan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Trampling's elbow.
Trampling lands a nice knee to the body.
Trampling connects with a nasty looking knee right to Logan's face.
Trampling landing knees to the head.
Trampling crunches a lovely knee into Logan's ribcage.
Logan being controlled against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trampling gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Trampling.
Logan trying to land knees to the body.
Logan looking for a takedown.
Matt Trampling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Logan.
Trampling just leaning against Logan, taking a breather.
Trampling scores with a knee to the head.
Logan being controlled against the cage.
Trampling lands a knee to the head.
Logan trying to control the position but instead, Trampling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Logan into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Trampling.
Trampling lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Trampling.
Trampling unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Trampling has Logan pressed against the cage.
Logan can't get the takedown.
Trampling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Logan backwards.
Logan tries a body shot but Trampling blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to control the position but instead, Trampling has worked for underhooks and has pushed Logan into the cage.
Logan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Trampling avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Trampling.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Trampling obliges.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Trampling.
Logan tries a body shot but Trampling blocks it.
Trampling with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Trampling landing knees to the head.
Trampling trying to stall but Logan improves his position.
Logan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trampling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Trampling controlling the action here for a moment.
Trampling trying to land knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trampling misses with a hook from the clinch.
Logan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luke Logan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Matt Trampling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Trampling utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Logan tries to work over Trampling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matt Trampling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Trampling, 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 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Matt Trampling!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Devin Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Mash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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145 lbs
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150 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devin Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ippo Mash!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Mash shoots in.
Mash is trying hard to land a takedown here. Williams sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Williams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mash tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mash keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
Mash wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Williams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mash can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Mash is trying to control the position but Williams postures up.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Mash is keeping the position.
Mash trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Mash looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mash is on top in guard.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mash from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Williams punching from the bottom - just letting Mash know he's still in a fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams controlling the position.
Williams working a defensive guard here.
Williams could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Williams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mash defends well.
Mash wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mash closes the distance and pushes Williams back into the cage.
Williams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Mash is trying to force a seperation but Williams has the dominant position.
Mash working hard to break the clinch.
Mash has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Devin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Mash.
Mash is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Williams.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Mash really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Williams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mash is working to get back to half guard.
Williams lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Williams controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Williams dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mash closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mash lands in his opponent's guard.
Williams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mash drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mash jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mash wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams wants to hit a switch here but Mash passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Williams there!
Williams is trying desperately to improve position.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Mash gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mash cracks Williams with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mash lands with some strikes.
Mash controlling the pace for now.
Mash can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Williams is looking to escape.
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mash tries to control but Williams wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mash fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Williams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mash looking to control but Williams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Williams gets back to half guard.
Mash decides to return to a standing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mash with a lazy takedown attempt
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Mash slows down the pace here.
Williams manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Williams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mash is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Williams.
Williams tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mash has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mash.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ippo Mash 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!
Williams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mash not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Mash pulls Williams in to control the position.
Williams wants to stand and escape but instead Mash has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Mash is stalling in the full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mash from controlling successfully.
Mash slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ippo Mash.
Good work by Mash as he checks the leg kick.
Mash defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Williams throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mash misses with a takedown attempt
and Williams counters by clinching up.
Williams breaks from the clinch.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams pulls guard effortlessly.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mash from controlling successfully.
Mash lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mash wants to stand but Williams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mash from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mash throws a big right hand that misses.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mash won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mash.
Williams blocks a head kick by Mash.
Mash rushes Williams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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.
Williams has had enough of the clinch but Mash keeps him there for the moment.
Mash fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Devin Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Mash.
Williams wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Mash has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams slows down the pace here.
Mash tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Williams pulls guard.
Mash thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Mash from controlling successfully.
Mash stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Williams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Williams!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Mc Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koba Mageramsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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270 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
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243 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Mc Donald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koba Mageramsky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mageramsky's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Mageramsky duly obliges.
It looks like Ryan Mc Donald has been cut.
Mc Donald avoids the head kick by Mageramsky.
Mc Donald closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mc Donald tries to pass to full mount but Mageramsky defends it.
Mc Donald wants to control but Mageramsky is keeping him busy.
Mc Donald is really struggling to control Mageramsky but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mc Donald wants to free his trapped foot but Mageramsky is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mageramsky is trying to stand.
Mc Donald tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mageramsky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mageramsky kicks off Mc Donald and gets to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mc Donald attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mageramsky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The fighters circling - Mageramsky throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mc Donald delivers a nice body kick.
Mageramsky looks gassed!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mc Donald.
Mageramsky takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mc Donald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mc Donald fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mageramsky sprawls well initially but Mc Donald persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mc Donald is taking a breather. Mageramsky 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.
Mc Donald is looking to take a break and control but Mageramsky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mageramsky is in trouble now - Mc Donald has advanced to mount!
Mc Donald landing strikes from the mount.
Mc Donald thowing shots but they're missing.
Mc Donald has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mageramsky taking shots to the head.
Mc Donald looking to control but Mageramsky is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mc Donald throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Mageramsky because Mc Donald loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mc Donald throws some wild stikes that Mageramsky manages to avoid easily.
Mc Donald punching from mount but Mageramsky doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Mageramsky wants to try and get back to his feet.
Mc Donald avoids the attempt from Mageramsky to control.
Mageramsky is bucking up trying to escape but Mc Donald cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Mc Donald working the ground and pound effectively.
Mageramsky takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mc Donald connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
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!
Mc Donald landing strikes from the mount and Mageramsky is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mageramsky is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mc Donald with a couple of short strikes.
Mc Donald raining down shots from the mount!
Mageramsky is rocked!
Mc Donald connects with a bit shot that sees Mageramsky covering up! More strikes from Mc Donald and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Mc Donald is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Mc Donald!
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