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HFC 82: Fermi vs Brady PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Hill (ranked 3873 p4p, 3865 weight class) and Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea (ranked 422 p4p, 421 weight class). Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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193 cm 22 262 2 - 2 - 0 |
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196 cm 20 285 3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt World class boxer Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt Excellent MT Good gas tank |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Hill! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea! The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea defending well as Hill loads up on a big left hand. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hill finds it's way round the side to connect with O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's head. It looks like Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been cut. Nice body kick there by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. Hill smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a wild combination.
Hill misses with a straight right. Hill seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to land a front kick but Hill steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Hill throws a shot from downtown. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves away and avoids it. Hill moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromO Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A slow jab from Hill misses its intended target. We've been informed that O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea missing with a left hand there. Hill was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice shot lands for Hill. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hill lands a straight punch to the body, keeping O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea at a distance.
Hill misses with a combination
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a nice kick to the body. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea doesn't manage to clinch there - Hill circles away.
Hill misses with a left hand and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses the shot to the body. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a nice looking body kick. Hill misses with a hook
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Hill misses with a left hand and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a slapping leg kick. Hill ducks down and throws a hook to the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves away. Hill rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. It looks like Thomas Hill has been cut. Hill is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Hill misses with a shot to the body and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a nice leg kick. Thomas Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea cracks Hill with an open hand slap. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea jabs at Hill's body. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dodges the punch combination from Hill.
A nice side step and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Hill throws a lazy right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Hill throws a body punch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range. Hill avoids the head kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hill throws a hook but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A big left from Hill misses. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves away from the strike by Hill. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing. And O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea responds with a good body kick, but Hill manages to step out the way in time. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks to score with a jab to the body but Hill is just out of range. A little feinted left hand from Hill on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea gets off balance looking for a body kick and Hill counters with a nice uppercut. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws the kick towards the body but Hill avoids it. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hill. Hill misses with a looping right. Hill is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hill misses the shot to the body. A jab from Hill misses. Hill throws a body punch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Hill looks to land a right hand but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moved out of range. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hill looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Hill throws a body punch but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range. As Hill backs off O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a huge counter combo but Hill manages to avoid it all. 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! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a shot to the body. Hill throws a right hand that misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a nice kick to the body. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Hill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hill is breathing heavily. Hill misses with a hook
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a lovely straight right hand! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea wants to clinch. Hill moves out of range of the body kick from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hill lands with a nice body punch. Hill throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Hill lands a jab. Hill throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with an inside leg kick. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scores with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hill getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Hill throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hill rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hill manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. It looked like Hill wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Sloppy strikes from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. Those never looked like landing. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a front kick that sends Hill stumbling back into the cage. Hill misses with an uppercut. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hill cracks O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Hill finish him?
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hill misses with a right hand and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a one-two to the body. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is still on wobbly legs! Can Hill finish him? Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea seems to have recovered his senses. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids the body shot from Hill.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill lands with a right hand. Hill throws a series of punches but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a head kick that misses. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a body kick. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Hill misses. Hill takes a swing at O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's ribcage but misses. Hill rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hill misses with a double jab.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hill swats him away and circles back towards the center. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice shot lands for Hill.
That's three minutes gone in the round. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves away from the strike by Hill. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hill. Hill throws a poor cross that misses
and Hill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Hill lands with a hook. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. That has opened up Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's cut even more. Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a counter combo. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. Hill misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a body kick that stops Hill in his tracks momentarily. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves away from the strike by Hill. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a series of punches but Hill avoids them all with ease. Hill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a series of strikes. Hill will be more careful next time no doubt. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hill throws a hook to the side of O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's head but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hill swings for the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea moves out of range.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a counter combo. Hill missing with a left hand there. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill misses with a looping left. Hill throws a predictable looking body shot
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a good low kick that Hill was not able to check. Thomas Hill is winning the standup battle so far. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a big head kick that sends Hill tumbling to the mat! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea takes a step backwards and waves Hill back to his feet - he wants the finish! Hill is rocked! Hill jabs O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea right on the nose. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea blinks but takes it well. Hill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hill misses with a right hand and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a thumping low kick. Hill will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hill misses with a right hand and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hill really felt that one! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Thomas Hill will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! Hill swings widly with a right hand
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a good, hard body kick but Hill shrugs it off. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a front kick. Hill avoids the head kick by O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hill misses with a looping right. Hill misses with the combination.
A combination from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea does no damage. Hill misses with a hook
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a nice kick to the body. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea rushes Hill and presses him up against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards. Hill tries to pull guard but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands with a good body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea drives through and clinches with Hill against the cage.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards. Hill fails to pull guard.
Hill jumps guard but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stands there with Hill around his waist. Hill gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea stalling against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Good body shot from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea.
Hill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea misses with a hook from the clinch. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea trying to control the position but instead, Hill has worked for underhooks and has pushed O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea into the cage. Hill tries to pull guard but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea forces him back to his feet, against the cage. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is trying to maintain a safe position but Hill gets an underhook and turns O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea into the cage. Hill tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A swing and a miss from Hill. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea slips under a jab. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hill is out of range and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea settles back down. Hill lands a glancing blow to the side of O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea's head. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hill blocks it well. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea ducks under a wild hook from Hill. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea lands a nice looking body kick. This has been an exciting period of action! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Good shot there by Hill. Hill connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Hill takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A telegraphed right hand from Hill misses the target. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a body kick. Hill misses with a straight left. Hill fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill. Hill takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hill throws a body shot but no joy. Hill misses with a body shot
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a big head kick but Hill shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hill falls off balance throwing a combination
and O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea throws a quick head kick that knocks Hill silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea! Kalani Paiea Wohi O Kaleikini O Iolani I Kaiwikapu Kaui Ka Liholiho Kunuiakea decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Naranja (ranked 2917 p4p, 3770 weight class) and Conor Meteor (ranked 338 p4p, 413 weight class). Luis Naranja has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luis Naranja! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor Meteor! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! A head kick misses from Naranja. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Meteor! But no joy. Naranja throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. It seemed like Meteor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Naranja fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Meteor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Naranja. Naranja lands a nice looking body kick. Luis Naranja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Meteor throws a shot from downtown. Naranja moves away and avoids it. Naranja scores with a shot to the body.
Naranja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Naranja scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Meteor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. It looks like Conor Meteor has been cut. Naranja connects with a single shot there. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Naranja. Meteor shrugs it off though. Naranja throws a half hearted mid kick. Naranja misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Naranja closes the distance and lands a one-two. Naranja misses with a head kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Naranja. Danga de danga de dang - Naranja scores with a four punch combination! Meteor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Naranja misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Meteor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Meteor just misses with a punch to the body.
Naranja looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Naranja scores to the head and body with a nice combination! A kick lands to the mid section there for Naranja. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Naranja throws a sloppy head kick and Meteor moves out of range easily. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Naranja. Meteor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Naranja with a body shot. Naranja delivers a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naranja throws a head kick that misses and Meteor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Naranja throws a body kick that misses letting Meteor counter with a right hand. Meteor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Naranja throws a front kick that sends Meteor stumbling back into the cage. Meteor looks winded! Naranja connects with a leg kick. Naranja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Naranja goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Naranja misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Meteor looks like he wants to counter punch here. Naranja pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Meteor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Naranja thuds his shin into the meat of Meteor's side. Naranja connects with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Meteor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Naranja is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Meteor. Naranja looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A little jabbing left from Meteor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A good leg kick by Naranja. Meteor moves out of range as Naranja throws a body kick.
Naranja throws a head kick but Meteor moves out of range.
Meteor looks to score with a jab to the body but Naranja is just out of range. Naranja throws a series of punches but Meteor avoids them all with ease. It seemed like Meteor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Naranja throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That has opened up Conor Meteor's cut even more. Naranja circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Meteor drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Naranja follows Meteor to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luis Naranja! A very excited looking Luis Naranja made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 2620 p4p, 2224 weight class) and Tomahawk Chai (ranked 390 p4p, 342 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Zuev! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tomahawk Chai! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chai connects with a solid leg kick. Zuev misses with a leg kick and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. It looks like Aleksandr Zuev has been cut. Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zuev.
Zuev moves out of range as Chai throws a body kick.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zuev tries to grapple but his opponent circles and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Zuev throws a head kick that misses. Nice straight punches there by Chai. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Chai. Zuev moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zuev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zuev clinches with his opponent.
Zuev misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chai.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zuev throws a head punch that misses. Zuev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zuev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chai scores with a hook to the body. Zuev with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Zuev controls the action.
Chai lands with a right to the head. The referee is keeping an eye on Zuev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Chai lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zuev or not. Zuev scores a nice knee to the body.
Chai blocking some punches.
Chai lands with a light punch inside. Zuev scores with an uppercut up the middle. Zuev stalling in the clinch but Chai improves position. Chai on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chai scores with a nice hook to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. A right hook to the body lands for Chai.
Zuev swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zuev backwards. Chai misses with a punch on the inside.
Zuev misses with a knee strike.
Chai is leaning against Zuev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Chai scores with a nice hook to the head. Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zuevs head. Chai lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zuev backwards. Chai manages to break the clinch.
Chai connects with a leg kick. Chai lands a big right hand that sends Zuev crashing to the mat! Chai stays standing though and waves Zuev back to his feet! Zuev is rocked! Chai throws a leg kick which misses Zuev's front leg but catches the back leg as Zuev tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chai slips under a jab from Zuev. A low kick lands for Chai.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Zuev. Chai fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zuev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. A telegraphed right hand from Chai misses the target. Zuev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai. Zuev looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range. Zuev blocks a jab. Chai missing with a left hand there. Zuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Zuev was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Chai missing with a left hand there. Zuev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Zuev tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Zuev tries to clinch there but Chai circles away.
Chai now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Zuev misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zuev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Chai throws a one two combo.
Chai throws a big shot that misses. As Chai tries to get set, Zuev tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt. This has been an exciting period of action! No joy there for Chai, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chai misses with a head kick.
As Chai tries to get set, Zuev tries to push him back and clinch up but Chai manages to avoid the attempt. Chai tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zuev was well out of range. Poor timing from Chai. Zuev is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Chai throws out a counter right but Zuev avoids it with no problem. Chai throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A quick step to the side and Zuev tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Zuev connects with a leg kick. Zuev tries to clinch up. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Chai throws a jab when Zuev was well out of range. A swing and a miss from Zuev. Zuev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tomahawk Chai dominated that round. The cut man is working on Aleksandr Zuev's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Zuev throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Chai. Nice jab there from Zuev. Chai slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Zuev misses with a kick to the body.
Chai takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Zuev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Chai with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zuev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chai moves away. Chai takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Zuev clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chai swings wildly with an uppercut but Zuev uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai blocks an uppercut.
Zuev swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it. Chai lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chai gets through Zuev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Chai lands with a left to the head. Chai misses with a short punch on the inside. Zuev lands a hook that snaps the head of Chai backwards. Chai blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zuev. Chai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Chai lands a left and a right that send Zuev crashing to the mat, dazed. Chai thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zuev blocks a jab. Chai scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zuev in his tracks. Oh Zuev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Zuev cracks Chai with a right hand to the side of the head. Chai is rocked! Zuev looks for the body kick but Chai saw that one coming. Zuev seems to have got his legs back now. Zuev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Zuev throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it. Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Chai moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zuev tries to land a body kick and Chai counters with a big left hand that crumples Zuev! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomahawk Chai! Tomahawk Chai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amadeo Thevenet (ranked 2892 p4p, 1917 weight class) and Raven Harris (ranked 335 p4p, 233 weight class). 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amadeo Thevenet! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Raven Harris! The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fighters circle momentarily. Thevenet darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. It looks like Raven Harris has been cut. Thevenet with a hook. Thevenet clobbers Harris with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Thevenet misses the body punch and Thevenet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Harris steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thevenet. Harris takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Harris takes a shot right to the bread basket. Thevenet misses with a wild body shot. Thevenet dives in and grabs Harris's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harris pushes down on Thevenet's head and hops out. Thevenet backing away here, and Harris unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Thevenet misses with a wild body shot. A nice side step and Harris releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Thevenet misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thevenet throws a body shot but no joy. Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Harris misses with a straight left. Harris with a nice calf kick. Thevenet misses with a shot to the body and Harris counters with a nice uppercut. Thevenet has his takedown stuffed and Harris counters with a nice body shot. Thevenet misses with the combination.
Harris now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thevenet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Thevenet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thevenet falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thevenet thinking. Harris misses with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Harris instigates a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thevenet misses with some punches.
Thevenet lands a nice shot to the body. Harris tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Thevenet smiles and moves away.
Harris lands a big uppercut and Thevenet crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thevenet looks OK. Harris waves Thevenet back to his feet! It looks like Amadeo Thevenet has been cut. Thevenet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Thevenet throws a combination that misses and Harris counters with a good low kick that Thevenet was not able to check. Harris clinches with his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Thevenet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thevenet lands an uppercut. Thevenet blocks an uppercut.
Thevenet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harris lands an uppercut. Harris prevents a body shot from Thevenet. Thevenet misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Harris scores with a nice short uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Thevenet. Thevenet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harris's elbow. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harris. Thevenet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thevenet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That has opened up Raven Harris's cut even more. Thevenet tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amadeo Thevenet. That's going to take a lot out of him. Harris lands a shoulder strike. Harris blocking some punches.
Thevenet gets through Harris's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Thevenet pushes Harris back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Raven Harris will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Thevenet misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a stiff right hand. Thevenet scores with a nice strike. Thevenet swings and misses with a shot to the body and Harris counters with a stiff right hand. Thevenet scores with a decent looking hook. Thevenet bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Harris is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Thevenet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Thevenet looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Thevenet. Thevenet postures up in Harris's guard and throws a big left but Harris blocks it. Thevenet throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Harris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Thevenet trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. Thevenet throws an elbow that misses. Harris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thevenet's guard. Nice move by Harris! Thevenet throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Thevenet looking to control but Harris passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Thevenet is trying to control but Harris passes into side control!
Thevenet wants to control but Harris postures up. Thevenet tries to get back to half guard but can't. Thevenet is working hard here to advance position. Thevenet looks to move to half guard but instead Harris has passed into mount! Damn!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Harris controlling the position easily from mount. Thevenet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thevenet wants to control but Harris is having none of it. Thevenet can't escape the position.
Raven Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Thevenet has given up his back here.
Thevenet can't escape the position.
Harris controlling the position well here. Thevenet rolled but Harris kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Thevenet manages to reverse the position and now he's in Harris's guard. Nice work there by Thevenet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Thevenet working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Harris looking for a sweep. Not yet Harris, not yet. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Amadeo Thevenet will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round! An inside leg kick from Harris misses. Thevenet throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it. Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Thevenet punishes Harris's body with a nice straight punch. Thevenet throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it. Harris feints a counter leg kick. Thevenet scores with a jab to the jaw. Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thevenet. Amadeo Thevenet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thevenet throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Thevenet swings for the body but Harris moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harris.
That's one minute gone in the round. Thevenet looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range. Thevenet swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Thevenet throws a lazy uppercut
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand! Thevenet takes a shot right to the bread basket. Harris fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thevenet has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Thevenet drives through with a takedown into Harris's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Harris 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. Harris keeping moving, preventing Thevenet from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Harris is pulling down on Thevenet's head to control his posture. Harris tries to land a sweep but no joy. Harris seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Thevenet trying to control but Harris is working from the bottom. Harris is controlling Thevenet's posture. Thevenet trying to move into half guard but instead Harris has managed to sweep!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Thevenet tries to land a sweep but no joy. Thevenet trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! Harris postures up.
Thevenet wants to control the position but Harris says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Harris moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Thevenet.
Harris taking a breather here. Thevenet tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Harris presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Harris takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Thevenet is trying to reverse the position but instead Harris has taken his back - oops! Thevenet trying to control the position but Harris manages to sink in the hooks. Thevenet is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Harris is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Thevenet tries to escape but Harris has the hooks in and won't let him break free. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight! Raven Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Harris 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raven Harris! Raven Harris really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that © Trap House logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucretinaus Olcinius (ranked 1931 p4p, 1084 weight class) and Phol Hunt (ranked 237 p4p, 136 weight class). Olcinius comes to the cage accompanied by Hired Gun. Lucretinaus Olcinius 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 heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lucretinaus Olcinius! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunt! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Olcinius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt. Olcinius walks into a left hand. Hunt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Olcinius. Olcinius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Hunt swings for the body but Olcinius moves out of range.
Olcinius slips a straight right by Hunt. Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range. Olcinius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olcinius. Hunt checks a leg kick. Hunt lands a really nice looking cross but Olcinius seems unphased.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olcinius manages to avoid it. Olcinius is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Olcinius saw that one coming. Olcinius throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Hunt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Hunt cracks Olcinius with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Hunt punishes Olcinius's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice body punch from Hunt. Olcinius avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook. Olcinius moves in looking to clinch but Hunt pushes him off. Olcinius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunt.
Hunt misses with a straight left. Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt. Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! Olcinius moves away from the strike by Hunt. Olcinius has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Olcinius's head. Hunt swats away the attempt to clinch by Olcinius. Hunt misses with a looping right. A big right from Hunt misses. Olcinius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round. A swing and a miss from Hunt. Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range. Hunt thuds a left hand into Olcinius's body. A looping hook to the body misses from Hunt. Olcinius does a little dance to reset his feet. Olcinius throws a half hearted mid kick. Hunt swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A swing and a miss from Hunt. Olcinius darts in and clinches Hunt up against the cage. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. Olcinius misses with a knee to the head. Hunt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Hunt misses with a right hand and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olcinius. Hunt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hunt. Olcinius misses with a punch on the inside.
Olcinius throws a knee to the head but misses.
Olcinius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Olcinius is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hunt is defending well for now. Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Hunt.
Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Hunt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Olcinius under the eye. Good exchange - Olcinius coming out on top. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt throws out a loose jab but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it. Phol Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Olcinius tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it. Both fighters circling a little - Olcinius finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt looks to land a left hand but Olcinius moved out of range nicely. Hunt throws a body punch but Olcinius moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Olcinius at a distance.
Olcinius ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt. Olcinius loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch. Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Olcinius uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunt. Hunt throws a jab when Olcinius was well out of range. Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Olcinius with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Hunt digs a good body shot into Olcinius's ribs. Hunt keeps the fight on the outside. Hunt moves away from the strike by Olcinius. Olcinius slips under a jab from Hunt. As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Olcinius tries to clinch up but Hunt circles away and keeps his distance. Olcinius checks a low kick from Hunt. Olcinius slips a jab from Hunt. Hunt misses the shot to the body. Olcinius lands an overhand right. Hunt moves out of range of the body kick from Olcinius.
Olcinius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Olcinius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt. As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olcinius manages to avoid it. Olcinius lands a head shot. Olcinius avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Olcinius throws an overhand right that lands on Hunt's shoulder, as Hunt tries to avoid the shot. Olcinius avoids the body shot from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round. Olcinius walks into a straight right hand from Hunt. Hunt swings for the body but Olcinius moves out of range.
Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range. Olcinius ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt. Hunt throws a jab when Olcinius was well out of range. Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olcinius.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Olcinius slips a straight right by Hunt. Olcinius throws a head kick but Hunt moves out of range.
Olcinius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hunt swats him away and circles back towards the center. Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Jab by Hunt.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Olcinius throws a nice outside leg kick. Olcinius tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it. Hunt looks to land a right hand but Olcinius moved out of range. Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Olcinius moves forwards but Hunt connects with a nice, crisp jab. Olcinius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Phol Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt looks to land a right hand but Olcinius moved out of range. Olcinius seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Olcinius avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hunt swings widly with a right hand
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Olcinius. Hunt manages to break the clinch.
Olcinius on the wrong end of a nice jab. Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Olcinius drops his hands momentarily and Hunt takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Olcinius ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Nice shot by Hunt. Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Hunt misses its intended target. Hunt throws a body punch but Olcinius moves out of range. Olcinius takes a body punch but keeps moving. Hunt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olcinius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Olcinius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range. Hunt takes a swing at Olcinius's ribcage but misses. Hunt throws the left hand but Olcinius avoids the punch easily. Olcinius throws a nice inside leg kick. Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olcinius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Olcinius bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Hunt moves out of range as Olcinius throws a body kick.
Olcinius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hunt to score with a decent uppercut. Olcinius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away. Hunt misses with a looping right. Olcinius ducks under a wild hook from Hunt. Hunt misses with a wild body shot. Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Phol Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round! Olcinius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Olcinius moves away from the strike by Hunt. Hunt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Olcinius defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand. Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range. Hunt looks to throw the jab but Olcinius is out of range. Olcinius lunges at Hunt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunt's hand. Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt now looks to counter with a shot at the body. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Olcinius ducks down to avoid it. A telegraphed right hand from Hunt misses the target. Olcinius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt. Hunt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olcinius.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hunt throws out a loose jab but Olcinius uses good head movement to avoid it. Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olcinius's head. Olcinius throws a half hearted mid kick. Olcinius slips a jab from Hunt. Olcinius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunt connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olcinius was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt. Hunt missing with a left hand there. Olcinius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Olcinius tries to counter by clinching up but Hunt breaks away and moves out of range. Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Olcinius tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hunt manages to circle out of the way. Olcinius tries to clinch there but Hunt circles away.
Nice body punch from Hunt. Lucretinaus Olcinius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Olcinius slips under a jab. Olcinius wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Hunt misses with a body shot.
Olcinius fakes the leg kick and cracks Hunt in the body. The fighters circling - Hunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt. Olcinius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Hunt is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Olcinius with a body shot. Hunt takes a swing at Olcinius's ribcage but misses. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hunt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Olcinius moves away. Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olcinius. A jab lands there for Olcinius. Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Olcinius 's head but he takes it in his stride. Olcinius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Hunt looks to score with a jab to the body but Olcinius is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hunt with a jab. Olcinius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. A big right from Hunt misses. A solid leg kick lands there for Olcinius.
Hunt thows a left - swing and a miss! Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olcinius. Hunt misses the jab. Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt. Olcinius slips a jab from Hunt. Hunt throws a big shot that misses. Hunt looks to land a right hand but Olcinius moved out of range. As Hunt tries to get set, Olcinius tries to push him back and clinch up but Hunt manages to avoid the attempt. Nice uppercut there from Hunt. Olcinius walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Olcinius dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A decent looking cross lands there for Hunt. 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! Olcinius slips under a jab from Hunt. Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Olcinius fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hunt, pushing him back against the cage. Hunt looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside. Hunt is trying to break the clinch but Olcinius has him pressed against the cage. Hunt breaks from the clinch.
Olcinius throws a leg kick which misses Hunt's front leg but catches the back leg as Hunt tries to avoid it. Hunt misses with an uppercut
and Olcinius counters by moving into the clinch. Olcinius with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hunt breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Olcinius staying out of range there. Olcinius is looking to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch. Olcinius slips a straight right by Hunt. Olcinius is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hunt.
And that's the end of the fight! Phol Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Hunt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30 Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phol Hunt! A pretty intense looking Phol Hunt took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Elrey Dorado (ranked 1967 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Mertis Falandas (ranked 259 p4p, 157 weight class). Dorado comes to the cage accompanied by MY STORY. Falandas has chosen Feed the Machine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Elrey Dorado! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mertis Falandas! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Dorado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Falandas is out of range and Dorado settles back down. Dorado tests Falandas's chin there with a solid looking shot. Dorado throws the left hand but Falandas avoids the punch easily. Falandas wants to clinch and Dorado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Dorado connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Falandas's hands. Dorado misses the jab. A jab from Dorado misses. A jab from Falandas misses. A shot to the body from Dorado misses and Falandas counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Falandas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorado lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Falandas backwards. Dorado takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage. Dorado lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round. Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Falandas prevents a body shot from Dorado. Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Falandas can't find room to land a body shot as Dorado controls the action.
Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow. Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dorado throws a punch but it's blocked by Falandas. Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Falandas tries to throw a body punch but Dorado avoids it by throwing Falandas back against the cage. Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dorado is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falandas to keep the fight standing. Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorado.
Dorado misses with a body punch.
Dorado misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas. Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dorado decides to pull guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Falandas wants to stand but Dorado is controlling his posture from full guard. Falandas being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dorado is trying to keep Falandas in close.
Dorado has Falandas pulled in close to control his posture. Dorado had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Falandas defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Falandas preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Falandas doesn't manage to clinch there - Dorado circles away.
Dorado tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Dorado tries to land a front kick but Falandas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Falandas throws out a counter right but Dorado avoids it with no problem. Dorado connects with a nice looking jab.
Falandas is looking to clinch. Dorado is looking to land body kicks. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed right hand from Dorado misses the target. Falandas moves into range and clinches up with Dorado. Falandas's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Falandas landing knees to the head.
Falandas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Dorado misses with a left hand letting Falandas counter with a right hand. Dorado scores with a shot to the body.
Falandas staying out of range there. Dorado clinches up against the cage. Falandas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dorado's elbow. Falandas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Falandas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dorado has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dorado misses with a punch on the inside.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado lands with a left to the head. Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage. Dorado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dorado tries to work over Falandas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Dorado tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Dorado makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Mertis Falandas seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A hook to the body from Dorado.
Falandas is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dorado swings wildly with an uppercut but Falandas uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round. A head punch blocked on the inside by Dorado. Dorado tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Dorado lands a shot to the body. Dorado tries a body shot but Falandas blocks it.
Dorado blocks a body shot from Falandas. Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dorado working aggressively here.
A short right from Dorado. Falandas is leaning against Dorado and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Dorado blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Falandas blocks a body shot from Dorado. Falandas tries to land a knee to the head but Dorado blocks with his arms.
Dorado jumps into guard, dragging Falandas to the mat.
Dorado is trying to control the position but Falandas postures up. Dorado seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission. Dorado tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dorado is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Falandas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dorado is keeping the position for now. Dorado trying to keep a closed guard but Falandas is proving a slippery customer.
Dorado is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dorado controlling the action here. Falandas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dorado.
Dorado wants to take a breather but Falandas is having none of it.
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. Falandas trying to control here.
Falandas won't allow Dorado to pass to mount. Dorado is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Falandas sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Falandas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dorado throws a body kick that misses enabling Falandas to counter with a crisp jab. Dorado throws a chopping leg kick but Falandas manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Dorado scores with a jab to the body. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elrey Dorado dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round! Dorado scores with a nice right hand.
Dorado throws a hook to the side of Falandas's head but Falandas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. A shot to the body from Dorado misses and Dorado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Dorado lands with an uppercut that bounces Falandas off the cage and back into range. Dorado scores with a body shot.
Falandas tries to clinch up but Dorado circles away and keeps his distance. Dorado connects with a solid leg kick. Dorado throws a body kick that misses and Falandas counters with a stiff right hand. Dorado's jab looks to have found its range, popping Falandas under the eye. Dorado lands a right hook to the body.
Falandas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dorado paws at him with a jab and circles away. Falandas moves forwards but Dorado connects with a nice, crisp jab. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dorado avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Falandas clinches with his opponent.
Falandas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Falandas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dorado goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado lands with a short head shot on the inside. Dorado misses with some punches.
Falandas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dorado working aggressively here.
Falandas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dorado lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Dorado. Dorado misses with the head strike.
Dorado tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falandas's elbow. Dorado tries to throw a body punch but Falandas avoids it by throwing Dorado back against the cage. Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorado. Falandas blocks a body shot from Dorado. Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Falandas lands a right hand. Falandas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dorado.
Mertis Falandas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Falandas prevents a body shot from Dorado. Falandas scores a nice knee to the body.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falandas can do to turn this around? This has been an exciting period of action! Falandas blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dorado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado misses with some punches.
Dorado misses with a punch on the inside.
Dorado lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Dorado scores with an uppercut up the middle. Falandas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Dorado avoiding damage as Falandas throws knees to the body.
Falandas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dorado tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Falandas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dorado. A quick uppercut on the inside from Falandas. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Falandas. Falandas prevents a body shot from Dorado. Falandas tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dorado avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Falandas pushes Dorado back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Dorado on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dorado manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Falandas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Dorado isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Falandas stacks Dorado on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Falandas! Falandas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Dorado's legs. Falandas working the ground and pound but Dorado is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dorado is not content to let Falandas control the position. Dorado is looking to reverse the position. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Dorado wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Falandas seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dorado is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Mertis Falandas! After winning the bout, Mertis Falandas 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julian Avila (ranked 1112 p4p, 966 weight class) and Bastien Harris (ranked 143 p4p, 123 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julian Avila! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bastien Harris! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Harris throws a hook but Avila blocks it. Harris looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Avila ducks under a wild hook from Harris. A nice inside leg kick there by Avila. That's going to slow Harris down. Avila waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris. An inside leg kick from Avila misses. Harris looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Avila looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Avila connects with a leg kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Avila connects with a body shot that sends Harris's belly button to the back. Avila ducks under a wild hook from Harris. Avila throws a leg kick and Harris connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round. Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avila. Avila misses with a hook
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Avila scores with a jab. It looks like Bastien Harris has been cut. Harris thumps Avila with a low kick. A head kick misses from Avila. Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Harris drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Harris blocks the body kick.
Harris swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. A solid body kick from Avila.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Avila misses with a lunging right hand
and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Avila cracks Harris with a good jab. This has been an exciting period of action! Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Harris slips under a jab. It seemed like Harris was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Harris uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Avila swings widly with a right hand
and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Avila throws a lazy body kick and Harris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Avila misses with a kick to the body and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Avila thows a leg kick but Harris checks it and Harris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Harris might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Harris moves out of range as Avila throws a body kick.
Harris throws out a counter right but Avila avoids it with no problem. Harris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. A lazy body kick from Avila and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand! Avila misses with a jab to the body
and Avila takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Avila misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harris.
Avila misses the body punch and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Avila throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Avila goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Harris throws a low kick but Avila moves out of range easily. It looked like Avila was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris. Avila throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harris counters with a slapping leg kick. Harris throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Avila lands with a nice body kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Avila stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken. Harris is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Avila had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush. Avila misses with a body punch
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bastien Harris dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bastien Harris's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Avila throws a hook but Harris blocks it. Avila throws a right hand that misses
and Harris counters with a lovely straight right hand! Avila feints and then cracks Harris's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Harris down. A good leg kick by Avila. Harris is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range. Avila lands a nice looking kick to the body. Harris takes a step back to recover. Harris throws the left hand but Avila avoids the punch easily. Avila feinted there with a counter leg kick. Bastien Harris seems to be getting the better of the standup. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A good leg kick by Harris. Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Harris on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Avila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a nice uppercut. Nice body punch from Avila. Avila scoring well with a low kick there.
Harris's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Avila connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Harris scrambles back to his feet. Harris throws a big shot that misses. Avila throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Harris counter with a right hand. It looks like Julian Avila has been cut. Harris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Avila throws out the jab. Avila throws a head kick that misses and Harris counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Avila rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harris counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Avila throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease. Harris tries a quick counter leg kick but Avila is wise to it. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Avila throws a leg kick letting Harris counter with a right hand. Avila fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Harris on the side of the head. Avila throws a sloppy body shot
and Harris counters with a straight right hand. Harris throws a lazy right hand but Avila sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A chopping leg kick lands by Avila.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Avila throws a right hand that misses
enabling Harris to counter with a crisp jab. Avila misses with a jab to the body
and Harris counters with a nice right hand that sends Avila toppling to the canvas! Avila scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Harris finish him?! Avila is rocked! Avila misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bastien Harris!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Marley (ranked 971 p4p, 1718 weight class) and Pate Ro (ranked 123 p4p, 206 weight class). Marley comes to the cage accompanied by WANTED DREAD & ALIVE. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pate Ro! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Marley staying out of range there. Marley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Marley scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Marley throws a half hearted mid kick. Marley misses the jab. Ro wants to counter the offense by Marley and move into the clinch position. Ro drives through and clinches with Marley against the cage.
Marley presses Ro against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ro avoids it. Our sources have told us that Marley has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. Marley landing knees to the body.
Marley throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Ro looks winded! A short right hand to the side of the head by Marley. Marley landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. This has been an exciting period of action! Ro blocks an elbow strike. Marley lands with a right to the head. Marley pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Ro can't find room to land a body shot as Marley controls the action.
Marley lands a good knee to the midsection. Ro won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round. Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Marley scores a nice knee to the body.
Marley unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ro lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Ro blocks the elbow strike.
Marley lands a good knee to the midsection. Ro won't want to take too many of those. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Marley obliges. Marley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. A short right from Marley. Marley trying to land knees to the body.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Marley scores with a shot to the side of Ro's head. Ro is rocked! 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! Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ro is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him? Marley lands a hook to the side of the head. Marley throws a massive elbow that rocks Ro's head back - Ro crumples to the floor and this one is all over! Not often you see a KO via an elbow but that was a huge shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Ezekiel Marley! A victorious Ezekiel Marley thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enrico Fermi (ranked 233 p4p, 783 weight class) and Yung Brady (ranked 41 p4p, 105 weight class). Brady has chosen The Requiem as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Enrico Fermi! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Yung Brady! The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fermi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Fermi lands a nice looking body shot.
Fermi throws a predictable looking body shot
and Brady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Brady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fermi. Brady doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Fermi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight. Brady throws a nice outside leg kick. Fermi throws a big shot that misses. Brady has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Enrico Fermi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Brady scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Brady slips a jab from Fermi. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brady! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fermi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Brady jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fermi throws an overhand right that lands on Brady's shoulder, as Brady tries to avoid the shot. A big right from Fermi misses. And Brady responds with a good body kick, but Fermi manages to step out the way in time. Fermi misses with an uppercut
and Brady counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Brady avoids the head kick by Fermi.
A slow jab from Fermi misses its intended target. Brady throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fermi throws a body punch but Brady moves out of range. Brady is trying to counter with his kicks. Fermi's corner calls for a 1-2. Fermi obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. It looks like Yung Brady has been cut. Fermi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fermi keeps the fight on the outside. Fermi throwing a counter right hand but Brady manages to avoid it. Fermi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brady is just out of range. Brady let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Fermi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brady moves away. Fermi throws an overhand right that lands on Brady's shoulder, as Brady tries to avoid the shot. Brady swings widly with a right hand
and Fermi counters with a nice uppercut. Brady jabs Fermi right on the nose. Fermi blinks but takes it well. It looks like Enrico Fermi 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! Fermi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Fermi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fermi throws a body kick that misses. Fermi misses with a shot to the body and Brady counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fermi's knee momentarily. Fermi misses with a head kick.
Brady throws a low kick but Fermi moves out of range easily. Fermi throws a hook but Brady avoids it easily. Fermi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Fermi misses with an uppercut
and Brady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Fermi swings widly with a right hand
and Brady counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Fermi slips a jab from Brady. Fermi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brady counters with a lovely straight right hand! Fermi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brady flicks out a counter leg kick but Fermi steps away. Fermi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Fermi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Fermi getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Fermi with a hook. 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 Enrico Fermi will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Fermi scores with a shot to the body.
Fermi just misses with a punch to the body.
Brady appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Fermi jabs Brady to the body, keeping him at a distance. Fermi lands a jab to the nose. Enrico Fermi is winning the standup battle so far. Brady moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Fermi misses with a right hand and Brady counters with a nice uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fermi throws a right hand that Brady ducks under and follows up with a left that Brady also avoids with ease. Brady looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Fermi scores with a body shot.
Brady lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fermi missing with a left hand there. Brady was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. A nice side step and Brady releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Fermi throws a jab when Brady was well out of range. Fermi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brady connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Brady tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fermi paws at him with a jab and circles away. Fermi misses with a body shot
letting Brady counter with a right hand. Brady drops his hands momentarily and Fermi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Brady takes a body punch but keeps moving. Fermi misses the shot to the body. Fermi backing away here, and Brady unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Fermi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Brady throws out a counter right but Fermi avoids it with no problem. Fermi blocks a jab. Fermi pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Brady looks like he wants to counter punch here. Fermi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Fermi looks to score with a jab to the body but Brady is just out of range. Fermi moves into range and connects with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fermi lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brady misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Fermi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brady.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brady! But no joy. Brady feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fermis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! A thudding body kick lands there by Brady!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brady. Fermi shrugs it off though. Brady drops Fermi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Fermi looks back up at him and smiles so Brady waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fermi is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Brady feints a jab and as Fermi dips his head, Brady unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Fermi right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Fermi falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Brady smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yung Brady! Yung Brady is the new heavyweight champion! After winning the bout, Yung Brady 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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