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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Clubber Wang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dwayne Moon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wang comes to the cage accompanied by I'll Make a Man Out of You. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clubber Wang! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwayne Moon! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wang connects with a looping right hand.
Wang drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wang wants to stand but Moon has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard. Moon 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. Wang wants to stand but Moon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Moon working a defensive guard here.
Wang wants to pass the guard but Moon is keeping the position. Moon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round. Wang would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Moon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Wang from controlling successfully. Moon is looking to sinch up a triangle. Wang throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Moon's body to avoid the submission. Moon has instead reached around Wang's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Moon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dwayne Moon!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Louey Draft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woods Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Louey Draft has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Louey Draft! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Woods Griffin! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Draft misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffin throws a looping overhand right but Draft ducks down to avoid it. Griffin lands the left hand. Draft clinches. Draft drops down looking for an ankle pick but Griffin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Draft on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Griffin connects with a right hand. Draft shakes it off.
It looks like Louey Draft has been cut. Draft on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Griffin throws a hook to the side of Draft's head but Draft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Draft closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Draft is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Draft tightens his grip and picks Griffin up, before dumping him to the ground. Griffin manages to land in guard. Draft passes Griffin's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Draft prevents Griffin from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Griffin is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first. Draft throwing shots but Griffin is blocking nicely. Draft thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Griffin's head.
That's one minute gone in the round. Griffin tries to kick Draft off but Draft keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Draft swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Griffin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Draft circles away quickly and effectively. Woods Griffin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Nice takedown defense from Griffin. No joy for Draft on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louey Draft. That's going to take a lot out of him. Draft shoots in but no luck this time. Griffin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Draft is breathing heavily. Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Draft. Draft gets slowly back to his feet. Draft tries to close the distance and clinch but Griffin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Griffin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Draft takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Griffin misses the shot to the body. Griffin lands a big uppercut and Draft crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Draft looks OK. Griffin waves Draft back to his feet!
Draft is rocked! Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Draft is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Griffin misses with a looping left. Draft seems to have got his legs back now. Griffin tries to bum rush Draft with a series of wild strikes but Draft uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Griffin throws a hook but Draft blocks it. Griffin connects with a crisp jab.
Louey Draft's cut is getting worse. Griffin cracks Draft with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Griffin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Draft to stand back up! Woods Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Griffin fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Draft out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Woods Griffin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alamimo Haulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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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, Alamimo Haulani! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender Rodriguez! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rodriguez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haulani. Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes. The fighters circling - Haulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rodriguez walks into a left hand. Rodriguez defending well as Haulani loads up on a big left hand. Haulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
Haulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Haulani misses. Haulani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Rodriguez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Haulani misses. A shot to the body from Haulani misses and Haulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez ducks under a wild hook from Haulani. Haulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Nice defenses there by Rodriguez. Haulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haulani lands a slapping body shot.
Haulani scores with a crisp jab that stopped Rodriguez in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haulani scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Haulani misses with a double jab
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Haulani tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Haulani to the ground. Haulani escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Haulani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Haulani ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Alamimo Haulani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Haulani lands with a good body shot. A jab from Haulani finds it's way through Rodriguez's defenses. Haulani throws a sloppy body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a shoot takedown. Haulani fights it but they end up in guard. Rodriguez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Haulani wants to sweep here but Rodriguez controlling him for the moment. Haulani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rodriguez advances to half guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rodriguez connects with a nice short shot to Haulani's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haulani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Nice strikes from Rodriguez there. Haulani is looking to escape. Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Haulani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Rodriguez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Rodriguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Nice strikes from Rodriguez there. Rodriguez working over Haulani with some ground and pound. Haulani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Haulani is looking for a sweep. Rodriguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rodriguez is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Rodriguez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Haulani has hold of Rodriguez's hands but Rodriguez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow. Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Haulani tries to get to full guard but Rodriguez has control of the leg. Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard. Rodriguez is nestled in close to Haulani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure. Haulani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Haulani taking some punishment here, with Rodriguez in his half guard. Haulani is trying to stand.
Rodriguez looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Haulani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Haulani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots. Haulani wants to get back to his feet. Haulani is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rodriguez scores with a couple of nice shots. Rodriguez drops an elbow to the side of Haulani's head. Haulani pushes Rodriguez off looking to stand but Rodriguez dives back in and keeps control.
Rodriguez looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Haulani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rodriguez seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Rodriguez lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Rodriguez lands with a punch from half guard. Haulani wants to get back to his feet.
Rodriguez slips a nice elbow through Haulani's hands, connecting with Haulani's forehead. Haulani pushes Rodriguez off looking to stand but Rodriguez dives back in and keeps control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haulani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rodriguez working over Haulani with some ground and pound. Haulani looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Rodriguez winds up and cracks Haulani with a swinging punch to the side of the head. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rodriguez lands a nice short elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Rodriguez dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Haulani avoids a punch combination nicely.
Haulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it. Haulani looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rodriguez is fending him off so far but Haulani persists. Nope, Rodriguez circles away and we're back to standing. Haulani misses with a hook. Nice uppercut there from Haulani. A looping hook to the body misses from Haulani. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet. Rodriguez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haulani. Haulani misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Haulani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Rodriguez takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Haulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodriguez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Haulani throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rodriguez counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haulani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rodriguez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Rodriguez walks into a straight right hand from Haulani. Haulani moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Haulani scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Haulani misses with a hook to the body
so Rodriguez counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Rodriguez connects with a couple of short punches. Rodriguez prevents Haulani from getting back to his feet. Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots. Haulani trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Rodriguez distracts Haulani with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Rodriguez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Rodriguez lands a couple of decent looking shots. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rodriguez is working Haulani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Haulani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rodriguez won't allow Haulani to get back to his feet. Rodriguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Rodriguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rodriguez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Haulani's head. Haulani wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position. Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard. Rodriguez lands a couple of digs. Rodriguez landing some decent shots from guard. Haulani is trying to keep Rodriguez in close.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Rodriguez content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rodriguez lands a couple of digs. Rodriguez scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Haulani knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodriguez on the ground. Rodriguez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Rodriguez scoring with some ground and pound. Rodriguez working some strikes from top position. Rodriguez is breathing heavily. Haulani is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Rodriguez throwing strikes but missing. Rodriguez is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Haulani is looking to stand up but Rodriguez isn't so interested in that idea. Haulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez postures up in Haulani's guard and throws a big left but Haulani blocks it. Haulani utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Bender Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Haulani punishes Rodriguez's body with a nice straight punch. Rodriguez closes the distance and clinches up with Haulani, looking for a takedown. Rodriguez pushes Haulani against the cage but Haulani circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Haulani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Good shot there by Haulani. A looping hook to the body misses from Haulani. Rodriguez does a little dance to reset his feet. Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Haulani sprawls well. Haulani wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Haulani lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Haulani's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Haulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Haulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away. Haulani lands with a right hand. Decent striking displayed by Haulani there. Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haulani.
Haulani throws a hook to the side of Rodriguez's head but Rodriguez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Haulani misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rodriguez.
A slow jab from Haulani misses its intended target. Rodriguez throws a right and a left that Haulani avoids nicely. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Rodriguez swings for the body but Haulani moves out of range.
Rodriguez moves away from the strike by Haulani. Haulani lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haulani fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it. Haulani throws a jab when Rodriguez was well out of range. A shot to the liver by Haulani. Beautiful body shot. Haulani turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Alamimo Haulani is winning the standup battle so far. Rodriguez ducks right into an uppercut from Haulani. Haulani misses with a hook to the body
and Rodriguez counters with a nice body shot. The fighters circling - Haulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. A shot to the body from Haulani misses and Rodriguez counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Haulani thinking. Haulani misses with a looping right. A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Haulani does a little dance to reset his feet. A shot to the body from Haulani misses and Rodriguez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. The fighters circling - Haulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Haulani.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Haulani throws a hook but Rodriguez avoids it easily. Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Haulani misses with a straight left. Haulani throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Haulani looks to throw the jab but Rodriguez is out of range. Rodriguez staying out of range there. Haulani cracks Rodriguez with a good jab. Haulani throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A combination from Haulani does no damage. Haulani connects with a single shot there. Haulani looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haulani lands a body shot.
Haulani lands a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Rodriguez slips a straight right by Haulani. Rodriguez takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haulani clobbers Rodriguez with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Haulani catches Rodriguez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Haulani stuns Rodriguez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Haulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Haulani throws a right and a left that both miss. A swing and a miss from Haulani. Bender Rodriguez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Haulani takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot. Haulani throws a shot from downtown. Rodriguez moves away and avoids it. Haulani throws a lazy right hand but Rodriguez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rodriguez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Rodriguez takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Haulani rather than just go for the knockout. Haulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haulani scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rodriguez doesn't seem bothered though. Haulani misses with a looping right. Haulani takes a swing at Rodriguez's ribcage but misses. A slow jab from Haulani misses its intended target. Rodriguez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rodriguez. A lazy left from Haulani finds it's target. Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodriguez moves away. Alamimo Haulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Haulani takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Alamimo Haulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Haulani connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rodriguez momentarily.
Rodriguez slips under a jab from Haulani.
And that's the end of the fight! Alamimo Haulani showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rodriguez 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... Bender Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Calder Beefington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crhistian Browles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Browles comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Knockin on Heaven's Door by: Guns n Roses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calder Beefington! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crhistian Browles! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! The fight stays on the outside here - Beefington looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Beefington darts in and clinches Browles up against the cage. Beefington has picked Browles up - he's going for a ride! Beefington dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Browles tries to roll over but Beefington keeps him under control. Beefington decides to stand and escape the position. Browles keeps the fight on the outside. Beefington fails in his attempt to clinch. Browles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beefington's waist but Beefington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Browles off to one side. Browles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Beefington sprawls well. Beefington wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Browles gets slowly back to his feet. Browles clinches but Beefington breaks the clinch and Beefington moves into the clinch. Browles looking to throw knees to the head but Beefington is blocking nicely.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. Beefington breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Beefington lands the left hand. Browles tries for a takedown but Beefington circles away easily and Beefington moves into the clinch. Calder Beefington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crhistian Browles.
That's one minute gone in the round. Beefington turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Beefington manages to end up in side control. Browles takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. Beefington controls the position. Beefington thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Beefington decides to stand back up. Browles looks to clinch and Beefington counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Browles looking for a takedown. Beefington pulls guard effortlessly. Beefington has his foot on Browles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Browles works his way back into a safe position though. Browles in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Browles postures up in Beefington's guard and throws a big left but Beefington blocks it. Beefington wants to stand and escape but Browles is having none of it. Beefington is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Browles gets to his feet - Beefington follows without any prompting. Browles wants to clinch and Browles takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Beefington tries to close the distance and clinch but Browles swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Browles fails with the takedown and Beefington counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Beefington gets underhooks to prevent Browles's takedown attempt.
Beefington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beefington looking for a takedown. Beefington blocks an elbow strike from Browles.
Browles with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Browles wants to break the clinch but can't.
Browles has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beefington avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Beefington breaks from the clinch.
Beefington drives through and clinches with Browles against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Beefington lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Beefington is taking a breather. Browles says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Beefington prevents Browles from improving his position. Beefington looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. Browles on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Beefington controlling the pace. Beefington is pressing down on Browles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Browles is holding on for now. Browles has a hand on Beefington's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Beefington takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Browles tries to reverse the position but Beefington maintains control. Browles tries to improve his position but instead Beefington has taken his back! Beefington really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Browles. Browles preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Beefington. Beefington is trying to stick to Browles's back but Browles is turning into Beefington. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Beefington's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Browles. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Beefington managing to control the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calder Beefington dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Beefington looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Beefington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Browles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beefington prevents it.
Beefington tries to score a body lock takedown but Browles shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Beefington is struggling to control the position. Browles swings wildly with an uppercut but Beefington uses good head movement to avoid it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Beefington breaks from the clinch.
Browles tries to clinch but Beefington moves away and Beefington holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Beefington.
Beefington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Browles can't fight it off and eventually Beefington manages to take the fight to the floor. Browles looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Beefington stopping the sweep attempt from Browles. Beefington has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round. Browles wants to stand and escape but Beefington is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Browles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Beefington controls the pace. Beefington drops back looking for a leg! Browles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Browles manages to kick Beefington off! Beefington jumps back into Browles's guard. Browles trying to keep a closed guard but Beefington is proving a slippery customer.
Calder Beefington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round. The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Beefington wants to control from the top but Browles keeps moving. Beefington slips nicely into half guard. Beefington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Beefington prevents Browles from improving his position. Beefington takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. 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. Beefington is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Beefington is looking to take a break and control but Browles is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Beefington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Browles is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Calder Beefington. Browles looks to clinch and Beefington counters with a single leg into guard. Browles didn't expect that. Browles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Beefington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Browles working for a triangle but Beefington defends it easily.
Browles is working an open guard so Beefington takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Browles fails in his attempt to clinch. Browles fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Browles tries to clinch but Beefington moves out of range. Beefington thows a body kick. Browles tries to catch it but that hurt him. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Beefington lands with a shot to the body. Beefington moves into the clinch. Beefington wants a takedown.
Browles looking to slow down the pace here. Browles prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Calder Beefington. That's going to take a lot out of him. Browles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beefington pulls him back up using the underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calder Beefington dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Beefington moves into the clinch successfully.
Beefington drags the fight down to the ground.
Beefington looking to control.
Beefington wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Browles trying to control but Beefington is working from the bottom. Beefington keeping full guard, as Browles tries to pass. Beefington 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Browles passes Beefington's left leg - he's now in half guard. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Beefington trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Browles moves nicely into side control. Browles wants to stand but Beefington is controlling his arm. Beefington is looking to reverse the position. Browles landing a few strikes. Beefington sneaks back into half guard. Browles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Beefington's head.
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. Beefington trying to hold on to Browles's head to control him but Browles postures up.
Browles scoring with strikes to the body and head. Beefington trying to control from the bottom.
Browles decides to stand and escape the position. Browles gets a clinch. Browles tries to land a knee to the head but Beefington blocks with his arms.
Beefington stalling in the clinch.
Beefington manages to break the clinch.
Browles closes the distance looking to clinch and Beefington counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Browles leaning his opponent against the cage. Beefington manages to break the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position. Browles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Beefington manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Browles wants to stand but Beefington has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Beefington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Browles is aware though and is defending well. Beefington is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Browles won't allow Beefington to sweep him here. Browles tries to free his leg and advance position but Beefington is retaining full guard. Browles trying to control the position from guard on top but Beefington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Beefington has control of Browles's left arm, preventing Browles from doing any damage. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Browles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Browles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beefington looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beefington looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beefington! Browles stops Beefington from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Calder Beefington showed his dominance in that final round. Well Beefington has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calder Beefington!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terry Piper (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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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Diaz! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Piper! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Piper lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Diaz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Diaz. Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Piper as he avoids it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rick Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him. Piper scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Rick Diaz has been cut. Piper slaps away a takedown attempt from Diaz, before circling back to the center of the mat. A big left from Piper misses. No joy there for Piper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Piper looks to land a right hand but Diaz moved out of range. Piper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Diaz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Piper. Piper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Piper scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Piper rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diaz moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Diaz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Diaz controls the position from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round. Diaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Piper knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Piper is looking to get back to his feet here but Diaz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Piper's back. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Diaz missing with punches from the back. Piper controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Diaz has his arm under Piper's chin here. Game over son! Diaz squeezes tightly and Piper is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Diaz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Isaiah Fowler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Nuttall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Isaiah Fowler could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mike Nuttall's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isaiah Fowler! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Nuttall! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Nuttall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. A swing and a miss from Nuttall. Fowler lands a right hook to the body.
Fowler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nuttall. Nuttall looks to land a combination but Fowler avoids it well. Fowler takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming. Fowler moves into the clinch. Fowler has Nuttall pressed against the cage, preventing Nuttall from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice left hand lands by Fowler.
Fowler dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. 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! Fowler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nuttall jumps guard but Fowler stands there with Nuttall around his waist. Nuttall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Fowler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nuttall backwards. Fowler is struggling to control the position. Fowler lands a left hand.
Fowler pushes Nuttall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Fowler scores with a nice hook to the head. Fowler creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nuttall's defenses.
It looks like Mike Nuttall has been cut. A short body shot lands from Fowler as the two fighters clinch.
Fowler has Nuttall pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nuttall manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Fowler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Fowler misses with the head strike.
Fowler misses with a short punch on the inside. Fowler lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nuttall backwards. Fowler lands a hook that snaps the head of Nuttall backwards. Fowler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nuttalls head. Fowler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Nuttall slips a jab from Fowler. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Fowler throws the left hand but Nuttall avoids the punch easily. Nuttall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fowler circles away quickly and effectively. Nuttall throws the left hand but Fowler avoids the punch easily. Fowler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Nuttall was covering up waiting for the punch and Fowler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Nuttall is rocked! Nuttall looks gassed! Fowler stands up over Nuttall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Nuttall is still in real trouble! Can Fowler finish him? Fowler arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nuttall's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Isaiah Fowler!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philip Gray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pit Lord (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philip Gray! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pit Lord! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gray displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lord throws out the jab. Gray shoots in for a takedown but Lord shows good takedown defense. Gray moves away from the strike by Lord. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gray is defended easily by Lord. Lord slaps away a takedown attempt from Gray, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Philip Gray. That's going to take a lot out of him. Gray misses with a takedown attempt - Lord sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Lord misses with a straight right. Gray looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lord throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gray on the side of the head.
It looks like Philip Gray has been cut. Gray bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Gray working away. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gray throwing strikes but Lord manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! Gray is trying to get back to his feet. Gray 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. Gray tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lord easily slips into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round. Lord controlling from the full mount. Gray is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gray tries to get back to half guard but can't. You get the feeling that Gray really doesn't like being in this position too much.
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. Lord is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Gray on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Gray is breathing heavily. Lord ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Gray needs to keep his hands up - Lord had a free shot at his head there. Good exchange - Lord coming out on top. Lord throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gray. Lord lands a slapping body shot.
Lord misses with a straight left. Lord throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lord fails to land with a series of punches.
Gray lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A jab from Lord misses. A swing and a miss from Lord. Lord looks to land a left hand but Gray moved out of range nicely. Lord just misses with a punch to the body.
Gray shoots for a takedown but Lord saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lord throws a lazy right hand but Gray sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Gray avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Lord throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily. Nice uppercut lands for Lord. That snapped Gray's head back.
Philip Gray's cut is getting worse. Gray has managed to clinch.
Lord is trying to break the clinch but Gray has him pressed against the cage. Lord is trying to break the clinch but Gray is controlling him. Gray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lord is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gray tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lord just stands there and leans against the cage. Gray tries to pull guard but Lord won't allow it.
Lord wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lord is trying to force a seperation but Gray has the dominant position. Lord has had enough of the clinch but Gray keeps him there for the moment. Lord is trying to break free. Gray fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Gray changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lord fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gray drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gray on the wrong end of a nice hook. Gray walks into a straight right hand from Lord. 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! Lord throws the left hand but Gray avoids the punch easily. Gray closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lord circles away. Decent striking displayed by Lord there.
Philip Gray's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it. Lord misses with a two punch combination.
Gray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Lord cracks Gray with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lord has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gray to stand back up!
Gray is rocked!
Jeez, Philip Gray's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked. Lord fails to land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lord.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Philip Gray's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pit Lord!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Wells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wells has chosen Put On-Young Jeezy feat. Kanye West as his entrance music. George Wells has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BJ Penn! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Wells! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Wells throws a quick inside leg kick. Penn looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Penn shoots in but Wells avoids the takedown attempt easily. BJ Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wells defends it nicely. Wells keeps Penn at a distance using the push kick. Good leg kick by Wells there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wells moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Penn on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wells turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Penn takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Wells thumps Penn with a low kick. Wells throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like BJ Penn has been cut. A chopping leg kick lands by Wells. Wells lands a head kick!
Penn is rocked! Penn drops his hands momentarily and Wells needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Penn just on the top of the head. Penn drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Penn - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). George Wells!
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