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WXC 6: Christmas Beatings PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Cook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Cole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cole has chosen Daniel Holter- Ready to fight as his entrance music. Vinnie Cook has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vinnie Cook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Cole!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Cole.
Cook bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cook grinds an elbow into Cole's temple.
Cook tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cook has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cook throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cook wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cole, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cole is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cook postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cole is pushing Cook's head away, looking to escape. Cook manages to hold on to the position though.
Cook lands a few punches from side control.
Cole is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Cook is controlling him well.
Cook is trying to get an arm triangle but Cole is defending well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cole is pushing Cook's head away, looking to escape. Cook manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cook tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cook has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cook is breathing heavily.
Cole is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cole is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Cook has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cole takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Cook prevents Cole from escaping the position.
Cole takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Cole throws the left hand but Cook avoids the punch easily.
Jay Cole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cole throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Cook keeps the fight on the outside.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
Cook uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cole.
Horrible takedown by Cook or perhaps it was just good defense by Cole which made him look bad.
Cole gets a clinch.
Cole wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body punch from Cole.
Cole looks to land a combination. Cook sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cole wants to get back to his feet but Cook is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cook. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cook thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cook stops Cole from standing up.
Cook throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cook looking to pass the guard.
Cook is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Cook drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cook jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Cole misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Cole swinging wildly here.
Cook dodges the punch combination from Cole.
Cole swings for the body but Cook moves out of range.
Cole tries to score with a low kick but Cook moves his leg out of the way.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Cook slips a jab and a cross from Cole.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Cook dominated that round.
That's time! Cook's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cole pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cole misses with a two punch combination.
Cole misses with the combination.
Cole darts in and clinches Cook up against the cage.
Cook tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cole avoids it.
Cole pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cook shoots in and drives through. Cole sprawls well.
Cole moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cole tries to clinch there but Cook circles away.
Cole throws a series of strikes that have Cook backpedaling.
Vinnie Cook is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Cole misses.
Cole is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole looks to land a left hand but Cook moved out of range nicely.
Cook throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cole's waist but Cole gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cook off to one side.
Cole gets a clinch.
Cook keeps control of Cole as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cole gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cook.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Cole misses with a double jab.
Cole misses with the combination.
Cole scores with a one two! Cook had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cole tries to bum rush Cook with a series of wild strikes but Cook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cole throws a one two combo.
A combination from Cole does no damage.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Cook circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole scores with a one two! Cook had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cole tries to bum rush Cook with a series of wild strikes but Cook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole throws a body punch but Cook moves out of range.
Cole looks to land a right hand but Cook moved out of range.
Cole moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cook wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cook moves out of range of the strikes.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Cole throws a leg kick but Cook sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cole tries to clinch but Cook is having none of it.
Cole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Cole throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cole keeps the fight on the outside.
Some wild striking there from Cole.
Cole is looking to land body kicks.
Cole takes a swing at Cook's ribcage but misses.
Cole clinches up against the cage.
Cole is trying to break the clinch but Cook has him pressed against the cage.
Cook is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cole gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cook pushes off an throws an elbow but Cole leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Cole breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cole throws a shot from downtown. Cook moves away and avoids it.
Cole clinches with his opponent.
Cook looking to throw knees to the head but Cole is blocking nicely.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Cole showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cole looks to land a combination but Cook avoids it well.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cook takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cole misses with the combination.
Cole throws a series of punches but Cook moves out of range.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Cook pushes him off.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cole fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cook, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cole can't break the clinch.
Cook throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cole lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cook backwards.
Cook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cole pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cole prevents a body shot from Cook.
Cole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cook misses with a knee to the head.
Cole prevents the takedown attempt.
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cole doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
Cole displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cook.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Cook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cook checks a low kick from Cole.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole lands with a nice combination. Cook backs away looking to recover.
Cole moves in looking to clinch but Cook pushes him off.
Cole tries to bum rush Cook with a series of wild strikes but Cook uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cole misses with a straight right.
Cole closes the distance and clinches.
Cole manages to break the clinch.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Cole rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cook moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cole lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Cole swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cole.
Cole lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cook circles away quickly and effectively.
Cole fails to land with a series of punches.
Cole will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cook tries to clinch there but Cole circles away.
Cole instigates a clinch.
Cole breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cook takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
No joy there for Cole, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cook showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cole.
Cook has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cole scores with a one two! Cook had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cole throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cook.
Cook tries to clinch
and Cole counters with a series of strikes. Cook will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cook tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cole swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cole misses with a series of wild punches.
Cole misses with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Cole comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cole has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Cole!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Courage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Daniels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Courage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Daniels!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels moves into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Daniels obliges.
Daniels tries to land knees in the clinch but Courage avoids the damage to the body.
Daniels putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Courage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Daniels gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courage is defending well for now.
Courage throws an elbow that misses.
Courage scores with a shoulder strike.
Courage pulls Daniels into guard.
Courage not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Daniels is one step ahead there.
Courage is trying to keep Daniels in close.
Courage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courage being controlled here, momentarily.
Courage trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daniels is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Courage controls Daniels momentarily but Daniels frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Daniels tries to clinch but Courage moves out of range.
Daniels throws a nice outside leg kick.
Daniels wants to clinch.
Courage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Daniels manages to avoid it.
Daniels scores with a one two! Courage had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daniels tries to clinch up but Courage circles away and keeps his distance.
Daniels throws a combination. Courage tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Courage dodges the punch combination from Daniels.
Daniels rushes Courage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Daniels manages to break the clinch.
Courage throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Courage fails with a takedown attempt.
Courage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Daniels. Daniels obviously looking to wear him down.
Courage fails with an attempt to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Courage is defended easily by Daniels.
Daniels closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Courage is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Daniels is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courage is trying to force a seperation but Daniels has the dominant position.
Courage managing to block the knees to the body from Daniels.
Daniels throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Courage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Courage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Courage avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
Daniels looks gassed!
Courage is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Daniels throws an elbow that misses.
Daniels can't break the clinch.
Courage manages to break the clinch.
Courage is looking to clinch.
Courage changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Daniels tries to avoid it but Courage manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Daniels to the ground. Daniels escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Daniels tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Courage moves into the clinch.
Courage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Daniels is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Courage avoiding damage as Daniels throws knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Courage on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Daniels.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but Courage blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Courage is looking to control Daniels's arms but Daniels gets an underhook and turns him. Now Courage has his back to the cage.
Daniels using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Courage has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniels throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Courage blocks it with crossed arms.
Courage tries for a takedown. No joy.
Daniels is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Courage is defending well for now.
Courage has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Daniels dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Courage has a takedown stuffed.
Daniels closes the distance but Courage moves to the side
and Courage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Courage pushes down on Daniels's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Daniels is staying active underneath Courage, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Courage controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courage seems to be looking for submissions.
Courage sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Daniels defending well though.
Courage throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daniels trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Courage lands a heavy elbow.
Courage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Courage is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Daniels is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniels looks to clinch
and Courage counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Courage is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Daniels doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Courage.
Daniels really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Courage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Daniels's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Courage is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Daniels!
Courage dominating with strikes here.
Courage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daniels wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Courage.
Courage forces the positional change into back control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Courage dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Courage tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Daniels paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Courage looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Daniels is fending him off so far but Courage persists. Nope, Daniels circles away and we're back to standing.
Courage misses with a double jab.
Daniels wants to clinch but Courage slips to the side
and Courage counters with a nice double leg into side control. Daniels won't be happy with that.
Courage tries to advance to mount but can't.
Courage decides to stand back up.
Courage looks to clinch
and Daniels counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Daniels.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Courage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daniels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniels tries to land a knee to the head but Courage blocks with his arms.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but Courage blocks it.
Courage throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Daniels blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Courage's efforts to push away.
Courage with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Courage pushes off an throws an elbow but Daniels leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Courage's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Daniels scores with a hook to the body.
Courage goes for a takedown in the clinch but Daniels prevents it.
Courage misses with a knee strike.
Daniels lands a good knee to the midsection. Courage won't want to take too many of those.
Daniels tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Daniels prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Courage. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Courage breaks from the clinch.
Daniels tries to close the distance and clinch but Courage swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courage circles away from the clinch attempt
and Courage counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Daniels keeping moving, preventing Courage from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daniels working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Courage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courage passes Daniels's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Courage thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Courage trying to control from half guard but Daniels is working away.
Daniels trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Courage lands with a kick to the temple. Daniels shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fight stays on the outside here - Courage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Courage looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Courage tries to clinch
and Daniels holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Daniels has had enough of the clinch but Courage keeps him there for the moment.
Courage has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Daniels avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Courage using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Daniels has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Daniels dodges an elbow strike from Courage.
Daniels lands a good knee to the midsection. Courage won't want to take too many of those.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Courage tries to pull guard but Daniels holds him up against the cage and eventually Courage drops back down to his feet.
Daniels wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Courage has him pressed against the cage.
Courage misses with a knee strike.
Courage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Daniels smiles and moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Courage showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Courage has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christian Courage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steven Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steven Wallace has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Wilson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson moves away from the strike by Wallace.
Wilson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wilson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wilson stalls.
Wallace is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steven Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Wilson.
Wallace holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Wallace is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wilson being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Steven Wallace.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Wilson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wallace throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace with a hook.
Wallace could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wallace scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson looks gassed!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Wallace.
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wallace lands a slapping body shot.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Wallace lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Wilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace's corner calls for a 1-2. Wallace obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wallace scores with a shot to the body.
Wallace cracks Wilson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Wallace has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Wilson to stand back up!
Wallace drops Wilson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wallace follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Wallace!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edward Baker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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194 lbs
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Counter striker
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christopher Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edward Baker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baker shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ryan as he avoids it easily.
Ryan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Baker sprawls well initially but Ryan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Baker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Baker is defending against the submission attempts here by Ryan.
Ryan tries to pass to full mount but Baker defends it.
Baker makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Baker.
Baker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ryan defends it easily.
Ryan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Baker manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan is desperately trying to improve his position but Baker has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryan wants to improve his position but Baker is controlling well.
Ryan is working hard here to advance position.
Ryan manages to get to full guard.
Baker pushes down on Ryan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryan is trying to get back to full guard.
Baker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Baker tries to pass to full mount but Ryan defends it.
Ryan is looking for a sweep. Baker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ryan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ryan keeping full guard, as Baker tries to pass.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ryan is breathing heavily.
Baker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baker working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Baker is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ryan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ryan is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryan wants to get back to full guard.
Baker is pressing down on Ryan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ryan is holding on for now.
Baker passes to full mount!
Baker takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Ryan fending off the submission attempt from Baker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan turns into Baker and is now in his guard.
Ryan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ryan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Baker is trying to improve his position.
Ryan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ryan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ryan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baker is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Baker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Christopher Ryan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Baker fails with the takedown
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Baker's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryan forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Baker tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Baker is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Ryan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ryan is working for a submission of some sort.
Baker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ryan tries for a takedown but Baker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Baker is looking to regain half guard here but Ryan keeps moving and retains side control.
Baker sneaks back into half guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Christopher Ryan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Baker tries to roll over but Ryan keeps him under control.
Christopher Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan works his way into side control.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baker is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ryan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ryan is working for a kimura but Baker is defending it quite comfortably.
Ryan works his way into full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ryan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baker is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryan has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Baker is trying to escape the mount.
Baker regains half guard.
Ryan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Baker!
Baker is working to get back to half guard.
Baker manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ryan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ryan wants to work for an arm triangle but Baker is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Baker is trying to get back to full guard.
Ryan is looking for a kimura but Baker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ryan to get the leverage.
Ryan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baker sees it coming and defends easily.
Baker moves into full guard.
Ryan preventing the sweep.
Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ryan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Baker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ryan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Edward Baker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baker throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christopher Ryan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ryan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Christopher Ryan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Kaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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275 lbs
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277 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Japa Kaka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warren Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaka looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaka. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Kaka looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Kaka.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kaka lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taylor backs up against the cage.
Kaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kaka connects with a jab.
Kaka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kaka lands a jab-cross combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaka.
Kaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big right from Kaka misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaka. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor slips a straight right by Kaka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Kaka lands a body shot.
Kaka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Kaka scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Kaka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kaka. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kaka is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Kaka circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor looks gassed!
Kaka scores with a body shot.
Kaka loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Kaka there.
Kaka scores with a jab.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Kaka scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kaka sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Kaka bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
Kaka throws a big shot that misses.
Kaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Kaka takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Kaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Kaka.
Kaka takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Kaka throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Kaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaka digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Japa Kaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kaka throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Kaka ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Kaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Japa Kaka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kaka loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaka lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka misses with a looping left.
Kaka stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Kaka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Kaka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Kaka lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Warren Taylor has been cut.
Taylor moves forwards but Kaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaka is working the combinations to good effect here.
A cross from Kaka lands.
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kaka fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kaka throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Kaka throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Kaka throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaka moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
No joy there for Kaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kaka lands a jab to the head.
Jab from Kaka.
Kaka misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kaka tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaka misses with an uppercut.
Kaka misses with an uppercut.
Kaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Kaka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Warren Taylor's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kaka circles away.
Kaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Kaka swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kaka misses with a straight right.
Kaka cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Kaka misses.
Kaka misses with a looping right.
Kaka lands the left hand.
Kaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaka loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
A punch combination from Kaka misses.
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kaka.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Kaka missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kaka throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka misses with a body shot.
Kaka looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Kaka scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kaka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor tries to move into range but Kaka moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kaka lands a two punch combo.
Kaka throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kaka listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kaka misses with a looping left.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kaka lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
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!
Kaka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kaka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Kaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaka scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kaka throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Kaka throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Kaka comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kaka swinging wildly here.
Japa Kaka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Kaka misses.
Kaka lands with a good body shot.
Kaka misses with a straight left.
Kaka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kaka.
Kaka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Kaka lands with a nice body punch.
Kaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kaka.
A punch combination from Kaka misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor moves out of range as Kaka strikes.
A jab from Kaka finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kaka throws a one two combo.
Kaka bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Kaka loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Kaka throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
A punch combination from Kaka misses.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kaka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kaka throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaka misses the shot to the body.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A left and a right from Kaka both land. Nice combination.
Kaka getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Kaka lands a jab to the head.
Kaka lands with a nice body punch.
Kaka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab from Kaka misses.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Kaka.
Kaka throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kaka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Japa Kaka is winning the standup battle so far.
Kaka tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Kaka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Warren Taylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Kaka throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kaka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kaka connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Kaka misses with a few strikes there.
Kaka displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kaka scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
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!
Kaka lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
A slow jab from Kaka misses its intended target.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Kaka.
Kaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kaka uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kaka throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaka lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaka misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Kaka throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Kaka looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Kaka digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Kaka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaka fails to land with a series of punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kaka!
Kaka swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kaka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaka.
Kaka lands a nice looking body shot.
A slow jab from Kaka misses its intended target.
Kaka with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kaka cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Kaka misses with a body shot.
Kaka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kaka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kaka scores with a hook.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Kaka.
Kaka scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaka moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taylor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kaka misses with a series of wild punches.
Kaka lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor slips a straight right by Kaka.
Kaka throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kaka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kaka keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor drops his hands momentarily and Kaka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kaka throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Kaka lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kaka swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Kaka.
Kaka throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kaka throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Taylor moves forwards but Kaka connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kaka swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Kaka scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kaka's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Kaka duly obliges.
A swing and a miss from Kaka.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kaka.
No joy there for Kaka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warren Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kaka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
And that's the end of the fight!
Japa Kaka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kaka has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Japa Kaka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ae Firmeza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firmeza comes into the arena with not afraid blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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18
136 lbs
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143 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ae Firmeza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Phillips!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firmeza swats away the attempt to clinch by Phillips.
Phillips is looking to clinch but Firmeza is avoiding it.
Phillips wants to clinch up but Firmeza keeps it at a distance.
Phillips doesn't manage to clinch there - Firmeza circles away.
Phillips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Firmeza circles away quickly and effectively.
Phillips tries to clinch but Firmeza is having none of it.
Firmeza looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Phillips!
Phillips really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firmeza is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Phillips has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Firmeza is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Phillips is surviving well by controlling Firmeza's body position as best he can.
Firmeza working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firmeza working for a guillotine from mount but Phillips is in no mood to give up.
Phillips is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phillips manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Firmeza seems to be looking for submissions.
Firmeza is breathing heavily.
Phillips moves into full guard.
Firmeza wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Firmeza thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Firmeza defends well.
Phillips is looking for a triangle but Firmeza pushes his legs off easily.
Phillips has his foot on Firmeza's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Firmeza works his way back into a safe position though.
Firmeza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Firmeza doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Firmeza manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Firmeza preventing the sweep.
Firmeza is posturing up here but Phillips has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Firmeza tries to roll out but it's too tight and Firmeza has to tap! Slick submission there by Phillips!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeremy Phillips!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill has chosen Moby - Extreme Ways as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jason Hill is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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215 lbs
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204 lbs
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Brawler
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Hill!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill dives in and grabs Andrews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Andrews pushes down on Hill's head and hops out.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill throws a left and a right that both miss
and Andrews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andrews chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Hill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Andrews shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Andrews showed some decent athleticism there.
Hill has hold of Andrews's hands but Andrews slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hill trying to hold on to Andrews's head to control him but Andrews postures up.
Hill moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Andrews has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Andrews looking to sit in guard and control but Hill gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hill wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Andrews is proving hard to escape from.
Hill trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hill throwing strikes but missing.
Hill passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Andrews tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrews prevents Hill from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Andrews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Hill is trying to control Andrews's posture but Andrews avoids it.
Hill manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hill manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Andrews tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Hill tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Andrews counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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!
Andrews stops Hill from standing up.
Hill keeping moving, preventing Andrews from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hill bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Andrews's guard.
Hill wants to control from the top but Andrews keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ryan Andrews will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Andrews lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill lands a big head kick that sends Andrews tumbling to the mat! Hill takes a step backwards and waves Andrews back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ryan Andrews has been cut.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch but Andrews swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Andrews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill shoots for a takedown but Andrews saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrews jabs at Hill's body.
Andrews decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andrews trying to pass the guard but Hill defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hill.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andrews postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Andrews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Andrews defends it easily.
Andrews looking to pass the guard.
Andrews is in close to Hill's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hill is trying to keep Andrews in close.
Andrews is looking to advance position but Hill has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Hill scoring with strikes but Andrews is staying in there.
Hill prevents Andrews from getting the reversal.
Hill scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hill looking to control but Andrews is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Hill sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Andrews is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hill tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hill thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
Hill controlling the pace for now.
Hill tries to control but Andrews wriggling away.
Andrews wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Hill.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Andrews's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hill misses with a takedown
and Andrews counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Andrews blocks a head kick by Hill.
Andrews feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hill not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hill kicks Andrews off and gets to his feet.
Ryan Andrews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Hill tries to clinch up but Andrews circles away and keeps his distance.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Andrews moves out of range easily.
Andrews closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews lands a glancing blow to the side of Hill's head.
Andrews looks to land a combination. Hill sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hill throws a nice head kick!
Jason Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews misses with a combination
so Hill counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hill trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Hill pushes down on Andrews's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Andrews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill lands with a punch from half guard.
Hill looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hill thows a huge punch but Andrews dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hill is trying to control the action in half guard but Andrews is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Andrews counters with a two punch combo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hill tries to grapple but his opponent circles
so Andrews counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Andrews showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hill is trying to keep Andrews in close.
Andrews loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ryan Andrews.
I think Andrews has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Andrews!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Fenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Silva is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vlad the Impaler. Thor Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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217 lbs
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218 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Fenix!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva cracks the inside of Fenix's front leg.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thor Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva lands a high kick!
Fenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fenix lands a nice hook to Silva's body. Silva takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silva.
Fenix stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Fenix is breathing heavily.
Silva takes the fight into the clinch.
Silva lands a good knee to the midsection. Fenix won't want to take too many of those.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva landing knees to the body.
Silva landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Silva is looking to land a big knee to finish this one. He's got control of the head and as Fenix tries to break Silva's hands from around his neck, Silva unloads with that fight ending knee, right up the middle! Oh man, that was nasty! Fenix will need to get back to the training room and learn how to defend against the thai clinch! Oooh, his nose is a mess. Hopefully it's not broken.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Thor Silva! Thor Silva retains his light heavyweight title!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colt Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezra Kazee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fanfare for the Common Man. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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270 lbs
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19
260 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Colt Carter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezra Kazee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Carter lands.
Kazee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kazee did well to prevent Carter getting side control.
Kazee is staying active underneath Carter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Carter is working for a submission of some sort.
Kazee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter works his way into side control.
Carter thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazee tries to improve position but can't.
Carter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kazee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kazee is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Carter has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Carter trying to control the action but Kazee is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kazee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Carter's guard! Nice work there by Kazee!
Kazee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carter is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Carter wants to sweep here but Kazee controlling him for the moment.
Carter is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazee tries to stand but Carter is controlling from the bottom.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Kazee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Carter looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kazee passes into half guard.
Kazee wants to stand up but Carter manages to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kazee is one step ahead there.
Kazee wants to stand but Carter has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Kazee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kazee has managed to get both his arms back between Carter's legs - danger averted.
Carter working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Kazee has passed into half guard!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kazee gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Carter dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kazee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Carter. That did some damage!
Decent striking displayed by Kazee there.
Colt Carter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kazee throws a series of punches but Carter moves out of range.
Carter fails with a takedown attempt.
Kazee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Colt Carter has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kazee lands a nice looking body shot.
Carter takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kazee! Carter is out on his feet! Kazee rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Carter is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Carter is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezra Kazee! Ezra Kazee retains his heavyweight title!
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