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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Dakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Broadfoot comes into the arena with I Killed the Pirates blaring out of the sound system. 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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181 cm
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177 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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198 cm
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184 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trey Dakota! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Broadfoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing. A shot to the liver by Broadfoot. Beautiful body shot. Dakota shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Broadfoot swings for the body but Dakota moves out of range.
Dakota throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Dakota is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Broadfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dakota. The fight stays on the outside here - Dakota looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Dakota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broadfoot throws a series of punches but Dakota avoids them all with ease. Broadfoot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dakota throws the left hand but Broadfoot avoids the punch easily. Broadfoot misses with a left hand and Dakota counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Dakota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Peregrin Broadfoot has been cut. Broadfoot misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dakota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Broadfoot. Dakota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Dakota tries to close the distance and clinch but Broadfoot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Broadfoot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Broadfoot shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dakota sprawls well. Dakota wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Broadfoot gets slowly back to his feet. Trey Dakota is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Broadfoot throws a lazy uppercut
and Dakota counters with a straight right hand. Broadfoot loads up on a big right hand but Dakota slips the punch. Broadfoot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Broadfoot is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dakota's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems. Broadfoot takes a jab right on the kisser.
Broadfoot throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Broadfoot misses with a straight left. Broadfoot lunges at Dakota with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dakota's hand. Dakota is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot with a body punch. A glancing blow. A looping hook to the body misses from Broadfoot. Dakota does a little dance to reset his feet. Broadfoot scores with a jab to the body. Broadfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dakota.
Broadfoot jabbing away but nothing is landing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Dakota misses with a straight right. Dakota throws out a loose jab but Broadfoot uses good head movement to avoid it. Broadfoot misses the shot to the body. Dakota displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Broadfoot. Dakota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Broadfoot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dakota was well out of range. Poor timing from Broadfoot. Dakota throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot lands a nice hook to Dakota's body. Dakota takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Broadfoot misses with a looping left. Decent striking displayed by Dakota there. Broadfoot misses with a hook. Dakota ducked under it nicely. Dakota scores with a nice head shot. Broadfoot scores with a takedown into Dakota's guard. Dakota wants to sweep but no luck. Broadfoot wants to control from the top but Dakota keeps moving. Broadfoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dakota works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot throws a big right hand that misses. Broadfoot trying to control the position from guard on top but Dakota is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dakota is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Broadfoot circles away from the clinch attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dakota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Peregrin Broadfoot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dakota tries to clinch but Broadfoot is having none of it. Broadfoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dakota manages to avoid it. Nice defenses there by Broadfoot. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Trey Dakota will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Peregrin Broadfoot's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Dakota with a nice cross. Dakota tries to clinch there but Broadfoot circles away.
Dakota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. A jab from Broadfoot does it's job there. Dakota fails in his attempt to clinch. Dakota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broadfoot paws at him with a jab and circles away. Broadfoot misses with a straight right. Dakota darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dakota blocks a jab. Dakota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Broadfoot on the side of the head. Dakota misses with a hook. Dakota has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Dakota doesn't manage to clinch there - Broadfoot circles away.
Dakota misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round. Broadfoot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dakota.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dakota, as that shot connected.
Dakota takes a shot right to the bread basket. Dakota clinches. Dakota has a couple of punches blocked by Broadfoot.
Broadfoot misses with a hook from the clinch. Broadfoot tries a body shot but Dakota blocks it.
Broadfoot misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dakota. Dakota gets underhooks to prevent Broadfoot's takedown attempt.
Broadfoot manages to break the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Dakota. Broadfoot throws the left hand but Dakota avoids the punch easily. Dakota throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Broadfoot thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot 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. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broadfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Broadfoot won't allow Dakota to sweep him here. Broadfoot 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. Broadfoot looking to sit in guard and control but Dakota gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Dakota seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. Dakota trying to control the position from guard on top but Broadfoot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Broadfoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dakota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Broadfoot working for a triangle but Dakota defends it easily.
Broadfoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dakota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dakota is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Broadfoot wants to sweep here but Dakota controlling him for the moment. Broadfoot has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dakota can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Broadfoot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dakota gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trey Dakota will probably get the nod - 10:9. The cut man is working on Peregrin Broadfoot's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Broadfoot misses with a looping left. Dakota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dakota fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Broadfoot on the side of the head. A big left from Dakota misses. The fighters circling - Dakota throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Dakota misses with an uppercut. Broadfoot's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dakota connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Broadfoot scrambles back to his feet. Trey Dakota seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dakota moves out of range of the strikes. Dakota might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Broadfoot throws a body punch but Dakota moves out of range. Broadfoot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dakota. Dakota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broadfoot.
That's one minute gone in the round. Nice shot by Broadfoot. Dakota throws a looping overhand right but Broadfoot ducks down to avoid it. Dakota avoids the body shot from Broadfoot.
Dakota throws a lazy right hand but Broadfoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Dakota wants to clinch but Broadfoot slips to the side and Broadfoot counters with a right hand to the body. Dakota just misses with a punch to the body.
Broadfoot swings for the body but Dakota moves out of range.
Broadfoot dives in and grabs Dakota's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dakota pushes down on Broadfoot's head and hops out. Broadfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dakota. Dakota tries to clinch up. Dakota lands a leg kick that knocks Broadfoot off balance momentarily. Broadfoot misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot throws a hook but Dakota blocks it. Dakota lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Broadfoot clobbers Dakota with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Dakota throws an overhand right that lands on Broadfoot's shoulder, as Broadfoot tries to avoid the shot. Dakota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Broadfoot throws a looping overhand right but Dakota ducks down to avoid it. Broadfoot looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Broadfoot throws out a loose jab but Dakota uses good head movement to avoid it. Broadfoot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dakota counters with a stiff right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Dakota throws a body punch but Broadfoot moves out of range. Broadfoot tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dakota swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot shoots in but no luck this time. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peregrin Broadfoot. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dakota lands with a good body shot. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Nice body punch from Dakota. Broadfoot takes a body punch but keeps moving. Dakota blocks a jab. Dakota tries to clinch up and Broadfoot counters with a stiff right hand. Broadfoot darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Dakota throws a jab but it's blocked by Broadfoot. Dakota scores with a punch to the head. Broadfoot scores with a sloppy right hand. Dakota should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dakota uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Broadfoot.
Dakota with a jab. Broadfoot defending well as Dakota loads up on a big left hand. The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Broadfoot checks a leg kick. Broadfoot throws the left hand but Dakota avoids the punch easily. Broadfoot showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dakota.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dakota avoids the body shot from Broadfoot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Dakota doesn't manage to clinch there - Broadfoot circles away.
Dakota throws a hook but Broadfoot avoids it easily. Broadfoot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Dakota really dominated that round. The cut man is working on Peregrin Broadfoot's cut. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Broadfoot ducks right into an uppercut from Dakota. Dakota avoids the body shot from Broadfoot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Broadfoot. Broadfoot blocks a jab. Dakota connects with a body shot. Broadfoot lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dakota at a distance.
Dakota dodges the punch combination from Broadfoot.
Dakota throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Broadfoot throws a jab but it's blocked by Dakota. Broadfoot shoots in and drives through. Dakota sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dakota slips under a jab. A left lands for Dakota. Dakota closes the distance but Broadfoot moves to the side letting Broadfoot counter with a right hand. Broadfoot misses with an uppercut
letting Dakota counter with a right hand. Broadfoot slips under a jab. Sloppy strikes from Dakota. Those never looked like landing. Dakota connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Broadfoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broadfoot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Dakota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Broadfoot throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dakota on the side of the head. Dakota slips a jab from Broadfoot.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Dakota throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Broadfoot pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Dakota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Dakota throws the left hand but Broadfoot avoids the punch easily. Dakota changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Dakota ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Dakota throws a low kick but Broadfoot avoids it. Broadfoot throws the left hand but Dakota avoids the punch easily. Broadfoot looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Broadfoot misses with an uppercut. Broadfoot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Dakota scores with a jab. Broadfoot acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Dakota tries to close the distance and clinch but Broadfoot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A looping hook to the body misses from Broadfoot. Dakota does a little dance to reset his feet. Donk. Dakota catches Broadfoot right on the button with a cross. Broadfoot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Broadfoot changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dakota looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Broadfoot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dakota keeps working. Dakota takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head. Broadfoot tries to score with some ground and pound. Dakota controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. Broadfoot is trying to ground and pound but Dakota uses the momentary lack of control by Broadfoot to regain half guard. Broadfoot missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Broadfoot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Broadfoot is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Peregrin Broadfoot will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Peregrin Broadfoot's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A cross from Dakota lands. Broadfoot looks to land a left hand but Dakota moved out of range nicely. Nice defenses there by Broadfoot. Broadfoot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Dakota slips under a jab. Dakota bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Broadfoot's head. Dakota misses with an uppercut. Broadfoot saw that one coming. Dakota moves out of range as Broadfoot strikes. Dakota tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Broadfoot paws at him with a jab and circles away. Nice defenses there by Dakota.
That's one minute gone in the round. Dakota takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Broadfoot takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Broadfoot missing with a left hand there. Dakota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Broadfoot is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dakota. Broadfoot shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Broadfoot showed some decent athleticism there. Dakota blocking the ground and pound attempt from Broadfoot. Dakota slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. Peregrin Broadfoot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dakota works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Broadfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Peregrin Broadfoot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Broadfoot trying to control but Dakota is working from the bottom. Broadfoot throws a strike but Dakota rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. 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! Broadfoot keeping moving, preventing Dakota from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Broadfoot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dakota defends it easily. Broadfoot throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dakota is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Broadfoot is looking for a triangle but Dakota pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Dakota is stalling in the full guard. Broadfoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dakota controls from within his opponent's guard. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Broadfoot is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Peregrin Broadfoot. I think Dakota 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 48:49 Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:50 Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Dakota! Trey Dakota retains his welterweight title! Trey Dakota very nearly forgot to thank BALCO UNIFORM amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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