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ICE 8: Ua Keu PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Jet (ranked 23790 p4p, 3416 weight class) and Udonis Okoro (ranked 238 p4p, 126 weight class). Okoro has chosen The HU - Sad But True as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Jet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Udonis Okoro!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jet misses with a body kick.
Jet loads up on a big right hand but Okoro slips the punch.
Okoro keeps the fight on the outside.
Okoro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Okoro drags the fight down to the ground.
Okoro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Okoro is pulling down on Jet's head. It's preventing any offense from Jet, at least for the moment.
Jet postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Okoro has his hands on Jet's head, controlling the position.
Jet distracts Okoro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jet throwing strikes from guard but Okoro blocks nicely.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Jet from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Okoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Okoro pulls Jet in close to his closed guard and prevents Jet from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jet trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jet trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jet postures up.
Jet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okoro trying to keep a closed guard but Jet is proving a slippery customer.
Okoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoro, not yet.
Jet trying to control but Okoro is working from the bottom.
Jet looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Okoro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jet pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Okoro is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jet advances position into side control!
Okoro is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Jet trying to control the position but Okoro is working away.
Okoro tries to buck Jet off but Jet is having none of it.
Jet throws a strike aimed at the side of Okoro's head but Okoro avoids it well.
Jet connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Okoro some visible discomfort.
Okoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Okoro is trying to control Jet's posture but Jet avoids it.
Okoro felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Okoro is looking to regain half guard here but Jet keeps moving and retains side control.
Jet throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro is not content to let Jet control the position.
Okoro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jet cracks Okoro with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jet cracks Okoro with a big elbow.
Jet grinds an elbow into Okoro's temple.
Jet tries for a kimura but Okoro is defending well.
Jet postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Jet working the ground and pound.
Okoro taking punishment in the form of punches.
Okoro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jet trying to control here.
Jet tries to roll over but Okoro keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jet manages to get to full guard.
Okoro stopping the sweep attempt from Jet.
Jet controlling Okoro's posture.
Jet 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jet is on top in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okoro looking to control.
Okoro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Okoro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jet manages to get himself to full guard.
Jet looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jet controls Okoro momentarily but Okoro frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Jet dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Okoro looking to score a takedown here. Jet is defending well but Okoro drives through and ends up in Jet's guard.
Jet looking to control.
Okoro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Okoro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Okoro throwing strikes but missing.
Okoro trying to control but Jet is working from the bottom.
Okoro prevents Jet from getting back to his feet.
Jet is trying to control the position but Okoro postures up.
Jet pulls Okoro in close to his closed guard and prevents Okoro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Okoro throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro wants to control from the top but Jet keeps moving.
Benny Jet overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jet being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoro defends well.
Jet avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jet working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Okoro.
Okoro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jet's guard.
Okoro thows a huge punch but Jet dodges it nicely.
Jet moves into full guard.
Okoro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Okoro trying to control but Jet is working from the bottom.
Okoro postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okoro landing with the ground and pound.
Okoro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Okoro lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Okoro stopping the sweep attempt from Jet.
Jet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Okoro's guard.
Jet is looking to work some ground and pound but Okoro has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Okoro holds on and takes a little breather.
Jet with a flurry of punches that miss.
Okoro wants to sweep but no luck.
Okoro is pulling down on Jet's head. It's preventing any offense from Jet, at least for the moment.
Okoro is looking for a triangle but Jet pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jet chips away with some ground and pound.
Jet missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Okoro is looking for a triangle but Jet pushes his legs off easily.
Okoro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jet is one step ahead there.
Jet trying to control the position from guard on top but Okoro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jet preventing the sweep.
Okoro is controlling Jet's posture.
Okoro working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro looking for a sweep. Not yet Okoro, not yet.
Okoro keeping moving, preventing Jet from controlling successfully.
Okoro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Jet is striking off his back. Okoro thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ground and pound from Okoro.
Jet wants to get back to his feet.
Jet is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Okoro's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Okoro's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Okoro trying to control the hands but Jet won't let him.
I really don't envy Okoro right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Udonis Okoro will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jet lands with a nice body punch.
Okoro changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Jet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jet is looking to regain half guard here but Okoro keeps moving and retains side control.
Jet is trying to get back to his feet.
Jet is looking to regain half guard here but Okoro keeps moving and retains side control.
Okoro trying to control the action but Jet is working from the bottom.
The strikes coming from Okoro are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okoro misses with the ground and pound.
Okoro throws a strike aimed at the side of Jet's head but Jet avoids it well.
Jet sneaks back into half guard.
Jet works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okoro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jet controlling Okoro's posture.
Jet looking to control.
Okoro landing some decent shots from guard.
Jet working a defensive guard here.
Okoro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Okoro preventing the sweep.
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.
Okoro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Okoro's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jet looking to control.
Okoro cracks Jet with a solid left hand.
Jet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Okoro preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Okoro looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Okoro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Jet throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jet sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Okoro defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Okoro is staying active underneath Jet, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Okoro moves into full guard.
Jet lands a couple of elbows.
Jet distracts Okoro with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jet scoring with some ground and pound.
Jet wants to pass the guard but Okoro is keeping the position.
Jet won't allow Okoro to sweep him here.
Jet postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Okoro has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jet in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Jet wants to control from the top but Okoro keeps moving.
Jet throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okoro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jet postures up.
Jet throws a big right hand that misses.
Okoro working a defensive guard here.
Okoro utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Jet throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jet accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okoro can do to turn this around?
Okoro avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Okoro seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benny Jet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benny Jet!
An out of breath Benny Jet thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitch Kingston (ranked 2977 p4p, 3235 weight class) and Bon Jimin (ranked 317 p4p, 334 weight class). Bon Jimin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mitch Kingston's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitch Kingston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bon Jimin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kingston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jimin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jimin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kingston trying to keep a closed guard but Jimin is proving a slippery customer.
Jimin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jimin wants to control from the top but Kingston keeps moving.
Jimin throwing strikes from guard but Kingston blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimin scores with a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin.
Jimin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kingston working a defensive guard but Jimin passes into half guard.
Jimin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kingston desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Jimin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimin looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kingston with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jimin wants to free his trapped foot but Kingston is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jimin thows a huge punch but Kingston dodges it nicely.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Jimin sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kingston blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jimin.
Jimin is trying to control the action in half guard but Kingston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A jab from Kingston misses.
Jimin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kingston's waist but Kingston gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jimin off to one side.
Jimin defending well as Kingston loads up on a big left hand.
Jimin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jimin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kingston sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Kingston misses the target.
Jimin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jimin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 It looks like Bon Jimin has been cut.
Jimin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingston at a distance.
Jimin moves away from the strike by Kingston.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimin misses with a takedown
and Kingston counters with a nice uppercut.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Jimin.
Jimin shoots in for a takedown but Kingston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Kingston misses the target.
Jimin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kingston swivels and escapes.
Jimin staying out of range there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jimin moves away from the strike by Kingston.
Kingston throws a jab but it's blocked by Jimin.
Jimin tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jimin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Jimin ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Kingston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jimin misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
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 Mitch Kingston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bon Jimin's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jimin, as that shot connected.
Jimin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kingston to counter with a crisp jab.
Kingston misses with a looping right.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jimin lands with an overhand left.
Kingston with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jimin to score with a decent uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kingston moves forwards but Jimin connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jimin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kingston defends well and Jimin ends up having to push Kingston into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bon Jimin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jimin has a takedown stuffed.
Mitch Kingston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bon Jimin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jimin is defended easily by Kingston.
Mitch Kingston is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimin misses with an uppercut. Kingston saw that one coming.
Jimin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jimin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jimin is nestled in close to Kingston, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jimin working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kingston's head.
Kingston avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jimin.
Still in half guard, Jimin seems content to control.
Jimin lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimin lands with a punch from half guard.
Jimin seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jimin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kingston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jimin scores with a couple of nice shots.
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. Jimin connects with a nice short shot to Kingston's temple.
Kingston trying to control here.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kingston is refusing to be controlled, as Jimin sits in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jimin.
Kingston throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kingston is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jimin slips a straight right by Kingston.
Jimin lands a nice shot to the body.
Jimin shoots in and gets a takedown into Kingston's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jimin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimin postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Jimin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimin throwing strikes but missing.
Jimin throws a big elbow that misses.
Jimin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jimin throws a strike but Kingston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Kingston stops Jimin from standing up.
Bon Jimin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kingston has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jimin is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimin wants to get back to his feet but Kingston is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jimin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bon Jimin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bon Jimin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kingston keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Jimin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston is holding on to half guard well.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimin controlling the action here.
Jimin drops an elbow to the side of Kingston's head.
Jimin is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
Jimin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Nice strikes from Jimin there.
Jimin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jimin scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jimin lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Jimin lands a nice short elbow.
Jimin throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kingston to regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimin postures up in Kingston's guard and throws a big left but Kingston blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jimin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kingston as he jumps to the side.
Kingston looks to score with a jab to the body but Jimin is just out of range.
Kingston takes one to the side of the head.
Kingston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jimin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimin sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kingston defending well though.
Jimin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jimin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jimin looks to land a strike but Kingston avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kingston keeping moving, preventing Jimin from controlling successfully.
Jimin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jimin trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jimin.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jimin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kingston keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jimin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kingston taking some punishment here, with Jimin in his half guard.
Jimin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jimin is keen to just control but Kingston is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jimin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jimin throwing shots but Kingston is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bon Jimin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jimin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bon Jimin!
After winning the bout, Bon Jimin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Cujo Jackson (ranked 2509 p4p, 24989 weight class) and Jon Alexander (ranked 336 p4p, 631 weight class). Alexander has chosen "Land of Confusion" by Disturbed as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cujo Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jon Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in and bounces Alexander off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jackson lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackson landing some decent shots from guard.
Jackson has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Jackson works over Alexander with some ground and pound from guard.
Jackson connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson postures up and lands a big shot to Alexander's brow.
Jackson forces his way into half guard.
Jackson working Alexander over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson slips a nice elbow through Alexander's hands, connecting with Alexander's forehead.
Alexander on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
 Alexander is rocked!
It looks like Jon Alexander has been cut.
Jackson sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Alexander! Oh, Alexander is in big trouble! Jackson lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cujo Jackson!
Cujo Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cole Lake (ranked 1876 p4p, 2142 weight class) and Mateusz Kochanowski (ranked 239 p4p, 268 weight class). Lake comes to the cage accompanied by Panic Attack. Cole Lake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mateusz Kochanowski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cole Lake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateusz Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lake tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kochanowski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kochanowski gets caught napping as Lake dives in and scores a takedown. Kochanowski manages to retain guard.
Kochanowski has his feet on Lake's thighs here. He's pushed Lake off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Lake screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mateusz Kochanowski!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Muchy Cartwright (ranked 1199 p4p, 3223 weight class) and Abel Drugger (ranked 59 p4p, 122 weight class). Cartwright's entrance music is Mauled. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muchy Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Drugger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drugger tries for a takedown but Cartwright circles away easily
and Cartwright counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cartwright looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Drugger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright is looking to clinch.
Drugger throws a shot from downtown. Cartwright moves away and avoids it.
Cartwright dives in for a single leg takedown but Drugger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Drugger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Drugger tries for a takedown. No joy.
Muchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Drugger.
Drugger goes for a takedown attempt but Cartwright pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Drugger misses with a shot to the body
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright darts in and clinches Drugger up against the cage.
Drugger is looking for a takedown.
Cartwright is leaning against Drugger and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Drugger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cartwright lands an elbow inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cartwright prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drugger drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cartwright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Drugger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cartwright pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cartwright has clasped his hands together around Drugger's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Drugger struggling a bit here.
Cartwright tries to advance to mount but Drugger denies him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drugger taking punishment in the form of punches.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drugger keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Drugger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drugger is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
Drugger is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cartwright off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartwright rolls, trying to escape but Drugger keeps control of the position.
Drugger wants to control but Cartwright is keeping busy.
Drugger gets his hands free as Cartwright looks to control.
Drugger has the hooks in. Cartwright is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Drugger misses with a punch to the head.
Drugger scores with punches from the back.
Drugger throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Cartwright!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drugger missing with strikes from the back.
Drugger working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Even with his hooks in, Drugger manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Drugger lands shots from the back.
Cartwright is in bad spot here.
Drugger has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Cartwright has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Drugger breaks the grip.
Drugger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drugger punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright covering up well and avoiding damage.
Drugger somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cartwright trying to control the hands but Drugger won't let him.
Cartwright tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Drugger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Drugger thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cartwright's head.
Cartwright tries to get to full guard but Drugger has control of the leg.
Drugger works his foot free and advances to mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cartwright is looking to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abel Drugger will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Drugger misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright throws a counter high kick but Drugger was just alert enough to avoid it.
Drugger tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cartwright defends well and Drugger ends up having to push Cartwright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Drugger. Cartwright does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartwright is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Drugger.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Drugger is defended easily by Cartwright.
Muchy Cartwright has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abel Drugger.
Cartwright slaps away a takedown attempt from Drugger, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drugger has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cartwright after a bit of a struggle.
Cartwright wants the takedown. Drugger is fighting it off but Cartwright persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Drugger's guard against the cage.
Drugger has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cartwright 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 Drugger.
Drugger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cartwright lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Drugger is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cartwright scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Drugger defends it well.
Drugger trying to control but Cartwright postures up.
Drugger avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cartwright.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drugger lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Cartwright lands strikes from half guard.
We've been informed that Drugger has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Cartwright prevents Drugger from improving his position.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Drugger is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
Drugger tries to roll over but Cartwright keeps him under control.
Drugger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Drugger's head.
Cartwright postures up in Drugger's guard and throws a big left but Drugger blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a big elbow that misses.
Drugger has his feet on Cartwright's thighs here. He's pushed Cartwright off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Cartwright screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abel Drugger!
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