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TDC 6: Rumble in Paradise PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Gonzalez (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 super 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, Tomas Ivanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Gonzalez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanovic throws a right and a left that Gonzalez avoids nicely.
Tomas Ivanovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ivanovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Ivanovic misses with a double jab.
Ivanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Pete Gonzalez has been cut.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Gonzalez avoids them all with ease.
Ivanovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ivanovic tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanovic misses with an uppercut. Gonzalez saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Gonzalez avoids it easily.
Ivanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic tries to bum rush Gonzalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivanovic is breathing heavily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ivanovic looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ivanovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gonzalez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gonzalez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Ivanovic tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gonzalez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pete Gonzalez!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brian Maddox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Prickett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Prickett is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Maddox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Prickett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maddox looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Maddox in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Prickett tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Maddox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brian Maddox!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tsota Alvario (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cooper (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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Counter striker
Good chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tsota Alvario!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Cooper!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvario tries to close the distance and clinch but Cooper swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cooper throws a hook but Alvario avoids it easily.
Decent striking displayed by Cooper there.
Cooper feints and as Alvario raises his hands in defense, Cooper changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Alvario is pulling down on Cooper's head. It's preventing any offense from Cooper, at least for the moment.
Cooper throws and elbow that misses. Alvario uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cooper's guard. Nice move by Alvario!
Cooper has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Alvario can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvario 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.
Cooper looking for a sweep. Not yet Cooper, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvario wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cooper is on top in guard.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cooper throwing strikes but missing.
Cooper loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvario keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass.
Alvario doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alvario looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alvario controls Cooper momentarily but Cooper frees himself.
That's two 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.
Alvario keeping full guard, as Cooper tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cooper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper misses with a hook.
Cooper drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Alvario's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alvario prevents Cooper from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Alvario manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Alvario wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper uses his free foot to push down on Alvario's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alvario.
Cooper avoids the attempt from Alvario to control.
Alvario is breathing heavily.
Cooper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alvario takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
A nice elbow there by Cooper.
Cooper landing strikes from the mount and Alvario is in trouble!
Cooper unloading with bombs!
Cooper lands a nice shot to the head.
Cooper landing strikes, looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooper putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvario tries to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Cooper unloading with bombs!
Cooper is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Alvario is in a horrible position here. Cooper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alvario taking shots to the head.
Cooper lands with some strikes.
Cooper is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Cooper landing punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper landing strikes, looking to finish!
Alvario taking shots to the head.
Cooper dominating with strikes here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cooper dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cooper 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.
Cooper has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Cooper cracks Alvario with a solid left hand.
Richard Cooper has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cooper is looking to work some ground and pound but Alvario has wrist control.
Cooper pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvario is keeping the position for now.
Cooper is looking to advance position but Alvario has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cooper really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alvario tries to control but Cooper wriggling away.
Cooper is desperately trying to improve his position but Alvario has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper regains half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cooper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Alvario preventing the sweep.
Cooper had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Alvario is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Cooper Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Alvario's back instead.
Cooper loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alvario hold on?
Cooper lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooper loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Alvario hold on?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvario is taking damage to the body and head.
The referee is taking a good look at Alvario as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cooper!
Cooper landing with strikes.
Alvario defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Alvario is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cooper gets his way!
Cooper patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper scores with punches from the back.
Alvario tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Cooper pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Alvario tries to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Cooper is landing with some decent strikes but Alvario is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Cooper landing punches.
Cooper lands a big shot there that rocks Alvario but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cooper lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Alvario hang on?
Alvario in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper landing strikes from the mount and Alvario is in trouble!
Alvario in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Alvario takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Alvario in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cooper working Alvario over with strikes here.
Cooper unloading with bombs!
Cooper lands a big shot there that rocks Alvario but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alvario wants to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Cooper goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Alvario is on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alvario won't allow Cooper to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alvario walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Alvario forces Cooper back against the cage and clinches.
Alvario tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cooper smiles and moves away.
Cooper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooper fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvario manages to avoid it.
Tsota Alvario is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvario takes the fight into the clinch.
Alvario tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvario pulls guard.
Cooper postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cooper passes Alvario's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cooper lands a nice short elbow.
Cooper is pressing down on Alvario's thigh, looking to free his foot. Alvario is holding on for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper 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.
Cooper drops an elbow to the side of Alvario's head.
Alvario regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Cooper.
Alvario looking for a sweep. Not yet Alvario, not yet.
Cooper working some strikes from top position.
Alvario can't keep his opponent in guard - Cooper advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Alvario avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cooper.
Cooper trying to pass the guard but Alvario defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands with a punch from half guard.
Cooper missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cooper takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cooper uses his free foot to push down on Alvario's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Alvario.
Cooper has control of Alvario's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Alvario regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cooper looking to finish Alvario with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alvario!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvario is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Alvario is bucking up trying to escape but Cooper cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Cooper cracks Alvario with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Cooper lands a big shot there that rocks Alvario but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cooper looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cooper cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cooper lands a big shot there that rocks Alvario but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Alvario wants to hold on but Cooper pushes him away.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the head.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the head.
Cooper is landing with some decent strikes but Alvario is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throwing strikes here but Alvario is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Alvario tries to lock up and control but Cooper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cooper cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cooper looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Cooper scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Alvario?
Cooper with shots to the head and body - Alvario looks very uncomfortable down there.
Alvario is in a horrible position here. Cooper smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Alvario tries to lock up and control but Cooper gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Cooper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cooper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richard Cooper!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Inglis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffrey Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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170 lbs
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174 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Inglis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffrey Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Jones.
Jones misses with a wild combination.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Inglis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in but Inglis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Inglis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Inglis ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Inglis.
Jones takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jones looks gassed!
Jones throws a looping overhand right but Inglis ducks down to avoid it.
Inglis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inglis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Inglis decides to stand back up. Inglis steps back and let's Jones get back to his feet.
A combination from Inglis does no damage.
Inglis lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Inglis closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Inglis has him pressed against the cage.
Inglis prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.
Inglis escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Inglis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Inglis has Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Inglis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Inglis scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jones tries to buck Inglis off but Inglis is having none of it.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Inglis tries to move to mount but Jones blocks the move with his legs.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.
Inglis trying to control the position but Jones is working away.
Jones prevents Inglis from moving into mount.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Inglis is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jones knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Inglis throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Inglis.
Jones prevents Inglis from improving position.
Jones manages to get back to half guard.
Inglis decides to return to a standing position.
Inglis feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Inglis changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Inglis knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
Inglis trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones is looking for a triangle but Inglis pushes his legs off easily.
Inglis tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones has his feet on Inglis's thighs here. He's pushed Inglis off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Inglis screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeffrey Jones!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cal Gehrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Houghtinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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153 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cal Gehrig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Houghtinho!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Houghtinho misses the target.
Gehrig displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Houghtinho throws out the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gehrig.
Gehrig lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Houghtinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houghtinho misses with a looping left.
Houghtinho dodges the punch combination from Gehrig.
Gehrig throws a right and a left that Houghtinho avoids nicely.
Houghtinho throws a wild body kick that Gehrig sees coming a mile off.
Houghtinho gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Houghtinho throws a big shot that misses.
Houghtinho throws out a loose jab but Gehrig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Houghtinho misses with a body shot.
Gehrig throws a right hand that Houghtinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Houghtinho also avoids with ease.
Gehrig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Razor Houghtinho has been cut.
Gehrig lands a jab-cross combination.
Houghtinho misses with a looping right.
Houghtinho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gehrig counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Houghtinho.
Gehrig checks the leg kick nicely there.
Houghtinho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Gehrig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houghtinho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gehrig misses with a double jab.
Gehrig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gehrig.
Houghtinho takes a kick to the side of the head.
Houghtinho is rocked!
A combination from Gehrig does no damage.
Houghtinho is still on wobbly legs! Can Gehrig finish him?
Houghtinho misses with a hook. Gehrig ducked under it nicely.
Houghtinho seems to have recovered his senses.
Houghtinho missing with a left hand there. Gehrig was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gehrig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Gehrig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houghtinho throws a leg kick which misses Gehrig's front leg but catches the back leg as Gehrig tries to avoid it.
Houghtinho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gehrig counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig looks to throw the jab but Houghtinho is out of range.
Houghtinho thuds his right hand into Gehrig's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Houghtinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gehrig throws a series of strikes that have Houghtinho backpedaling.
Gehrig ducks under a wild hook from Houghtinho.
Gehrig misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gehrig is breathing heavily.
Houghtinho misses with a series of wild punches.
Houghtinho throws a sloppy head kick
and Gehrig counters with a one-two to the body.
Gehrig throws a right hand that Houghtinho ducks under and follows up with a left that Houghtinho also avoids with ease.
Houghtinho doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Gehrig. No joy for Houghtinho on that attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gehrig works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Houghtinho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gehrig counters with a straight right hand.
Gehrig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gehrig steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Houghtinho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghtinho shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gehrig connects with a high kick.
Houghtinho shoots for a double leg takedown but Gehrig sprawls well. He's pushed Houghtinho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cal Gehrig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Houghtinho.
Gehrig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gehrig throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gehrig connects with a high kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Houghtinho wants to get back to striking at distance but Gehrig won't allow it.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Houghtinho has him pressed against the cage.
Houghtinho drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gehrig pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gehrig throws out a powerful jab.
Gehrig throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gehrig uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Houghtinho.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghtinho takes one on the button.
Gehrig throws a nice looking combination but Houghtinho bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Razor Houghtinho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Houghtinho gets a takedown into half guard.
Gehrig missing with punches from the bottom.
Gehrig is trying to maintain the position but Houghtinho is very close to passing his half guard.
Houghtinho takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gehrig wants to get back to full guard.
Gehrig trying to control but Houghtinho postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Gehrig dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor Houghtinho's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gehrig walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gehrig fails to land with a series of punches.
Houghtinho looks to clinch
and Gehrig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houghtinho fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gehrig smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cal Gehrig is winning the standup battle so far.
A nice combination there by Gehrig.
Left hook, right uppercut from Houghtinho.
Gehrig goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Danga de danga de dang - Gehrig scores with a four punch combination!
Houghtinho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gehrig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Gehrig misses.
Gehrig scores with a decent looking hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gehrig takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Houghtinho closes the distance but Gehrig moves to the side
and Gehrig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Houghtinho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Houghtinho.
Houghtinho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gehrig is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gehrig has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Houghtinho finds it's way round the side to connect with Gehrig's head.
Gehrig misses with a double jab.
Gehrig fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houghtinho looks to score with a jab to the body but Gehrig is just out of range.
Houghtinho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Houghtinho gets the takedown into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Houghtinho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Gehrig to his feet.
Gehrig lands a head kick. Houghtinho smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gehrig looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Houghtinho throws a lazy right hand but Gehrig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Houghtinho is predictable there
and Gehrig counters with a left and a right that stings Houghtinho.
Houghtinho misses with a two punch combination.
Gehrig lands with a slapping head kick.
A big left from Houghtinho misses.
Cal Gehrig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Houghtinho avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Houghtinho has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gehrig misses with a two punch combination.
Houghtinho throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gehrig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Houghtinho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Houghtinho misses with a few strikes there.
Cal Gehrig is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gehrig pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houghtinho is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A lazy left from Houghtinho finds it's target.
Gehrig fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gehrig throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghtinho misses with the combination.
Houghtinho throws a lazy head kick
and Gehrig counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Gehrig throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Gehrig takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Houghtinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Gehrig!
Houghtinho with the ground and pound from mount.
Houghtinho connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Gehrig tries to hold on but Houghtinho pushes him away.
Houghtinho is working for a guillotine from mount but Gehrig frees his head quite easily.
Gehrig wants to control but Houghtinho is having none of it.
Houghtinho goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Gehrig is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghtinho wants to get back to his feet but Gehrig is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gehrig won't allow Houghtinho to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houghtinho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Houghtinho looking to control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Houghtinho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Gehrig cracks Houghtinho with a solid left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Houghtinho showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Razor Houghtinho's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gehrig lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gehrig.
Gehrig avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gehrig throws a series of punches but Houghtinho avoids them all with ease.
Houghtinho waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Gehrig.
Gehrig throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A right-left combo lands from Gehrig.
Houghtinho misses with a double jab
and Gehrig counters with a left and a right that stings Houghtinho.
Houghtinho swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gehrig counters with a solid body kick.
Houghtinho misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Houghtinho connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Houghtinho has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gehrig tries a head kick but it misses.
Gehrig takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gehrig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gehrig swings for the body but Houghtinho moves out of range.
Houghtinho closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Houghtinho lands in his opponent's guard.
Gehrig trying to control the position.
Houghtinho wants to control from the top but Gehrig keeps moving.
Gehrig manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Houghtinho misses with a hook.
Gehrig misses with a head kick.
Houghtinho thows a leg kick but Gehrig checks it
and Houghtinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Houghtinho looks to land a combination. Gehrig sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Houghtinho takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houghtinho throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Houghtinho throws a leg kick
and Gehrig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Houghtinho walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gehrig checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Houghtinho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gehrig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gehrig clinches.
Houghtinho is working for takedown but Gehrig is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Houghtinho has him pressed against the cage.
Houghtinho breaks the clinch.
Gehrig tries to clinch there but Houghtinho circles away.
Gehrig throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Houghtinho lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Houghtinho throws an overhand right that lands on Gehrig's shoulder, as Gehrig tries to avoid the shot.
Houghtinho misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Houghtinho shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gehrig but Gehrig pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cal Gehrig has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Razor Houghtinho.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Gehrig connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Houghtinho changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gehrig looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Houghtinho stands up and beckons Gehrig to his feet.
Houghtinho falls off balance throwing a combination
and Houghtinho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gehrig.
Houghtinho throws a combination that misses
and Gehrig counters with a head kick. That will keep Houghtinho thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gehrig throws a one two combo.
Gehrig misses with a few strikes there.
Houghtinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Houghtinho blocks a head kick by Gehrig.
Gehrig swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houghtinho tries to clinch up but Gehrig circles away and keeps his distance.
Gehrig fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick misses from Gehrig.
Houghtinho fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gehrig misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice straight punches there by Gehrig. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gehrig.
Houghtinho moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gehrig scores with a punch to the head.
Houghtinho lands a right hook to the body.
Gehrig will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houghtinho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gehrig cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gehrig.
No joy there for Houghtinho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gehrig is working the combinations to good effect here.
Gehrig lands a head kick!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Razor Houghtinho.
I think Houghtinho 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Cal Gehrig!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Davidson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benisato Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gordon Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benisato Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage cracks Davidson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Davidson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Davidson gets caught flat footed, as Rage shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Rage wants to stand but Davidson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rage trying to control the position from guard on top but Davidson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rage accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rage tries to stand but Davidson is controlling from the bottom.
Davidson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Davidson has his foot on Rage's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rage works his way back into a safe position though.
Davidson wants to stand up but Rage is controlling him.
Rage trying to stand up but can't free himself from Davidson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davidson stuffs the takedown.
Gordon Davidson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Davidson but Davidson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Davidson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Davidson is breathing heavily.
Rage rushes Davidson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rage landing knees to the head.
Davidson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Davidson crunches a lovely knee into Rage's ribcage.
Davidson tries to break the clinch but Rage is controlling the position.
Rage keeps control of Davidson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Davidson with a knee to the head.
Davidson turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Rage is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Davidson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Davidson prevents Rage from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Davidson is looking to take a break and control but Rage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
No joy there for Davidson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage clinches.
Davidson looking to stall.
Rage lands an uppercut.
Rage stalls.
Rage tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Davidson lands a takedown into guard.
Davidson stops Rage from standing up.
Davidson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rage can't keep his opponent in guard - Davidson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Davidson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Davidson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rage!
Rage is looking to improve his position but Davidson isn't that keen on the idea.
Davidson cracks Rage with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Rage is trying to stand up.
Davidson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
BOOM! Davidson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Rage wants to get back to his feet.
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 Gordon Davidson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rage shoots in for a takedown but Davidson shows good takedown defense.
Rage shoots for a double leg takedown but Davidson sprawls well. He's pushed Rage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Davidson darts in trying to clinch
and Rage counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rage.
Rage takes an elbow to the temple.
A bit of stalling here from Davidson.
Davidson breaks from the clinch.
Davidson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Davidson scores a takedown into full mount!
Rage is in all sorts of trouble here.
Rage is bucking up trying to escape but Davidson cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is working to get back to half guard.
Davidson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Davidson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Davidson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Davidson wants to control the pace but Rage is squirming around nicely.
Rage is trying to escape the mount.
Rage tries to hold on but Davidson postures up.
Davidson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rage because Davidson loaded up on that one.
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.
Rage tries to hold on but Davidson postures up.
Rage throwing punches from his back. He's mounted here but still fighting back.
Davidson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rage is looking to escape.
Davidson landing punches.
Rage in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Davidson 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.
Davidson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Rage because Davidson loaded up on that one.
Rage tries to lock up and control but Davidson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson wants to control the pace but Rage is squirming around nicely.
Rage sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Davidson wants to pass the guard but Rage is defending well.
Rage is refusing to be controlled, as Davidson sits in half guard.
Davidson is stalling here. Rage is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Davidson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rage has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Davidson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rage lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Davidson is trying to control Rage's posture but Rage avoids it.
Davidson tries to bench press Rage off him but Rage keeps the position.
Rage cracks Davidson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rage shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Rage landing shots from mount.
Rage prevents Davidson from getting the reversal.
Rage postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Davidson looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davidson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Davidson tries to lock up and control but Rage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benisato Rage will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Davidson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Davidson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rage counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rage scores with a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Davidson working a defensive guard here.
Rage stands up from Davidson's guard - Rage perhaps looking for a knockout.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt - Davidson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rage walks into a stiff left hand from Davidson.
Rage drives through with a takedown into guard.
Davidson is trying to keep Rage in close.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Davidson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rage wants to control from the top but Davidson keeps moving.
Davidson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Davidson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Davidson tries to clinch up.
Rage has his takedown stuffed
and Davidson counters with a solid body kick.
Rage shoots in but Davidson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Gordon Davidson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benisato Rage.
Davidson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Davidson throws a sloppy head kick and Rage moves out of range easily.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Davidson wants to improve his position but Rage is controlling well.
Rage stands up and beckons Davidson to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.
Rage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Davidson swivels and escapes.
Rage shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Davidson as he avoids it easily.
Davidson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Davidson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rage circles away.
Rage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rage shoots in looking for a takedown. Davidson tries to sprawl out of it but Rage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Davidson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rage tries to clinch but Davidson moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rage.
Rage takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Davidson tries to clinch up but Rage circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rage gets the takedown into side control.
I wouldn't like to be where Davidson is right now.
Davidson can't do much from the bottom here.
Davidson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Davidson trying to control from the bottom.
Davidson wants to improve his position but Rage is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benisato Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rage 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... Benisato Rage!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jo Murdoch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Top Dog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jo Murdoch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Top Dog!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dog shoots for a double leg takedown but Murdoch sprawls well. He's pushed Dog's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dog shoots in and bounces Murdoch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dog throws a big right hand that misses.
Murdoch trying to control the position here.
Murdoch's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Dog decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Murdoch, up you get!
Murdoch looks to land a combination. Dog sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dog looks gassed!
Dog shoots for a takedown but Murdoch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jo Murdoch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Top Dog.
Murdoch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murdoch looking to throw knees to the head but Dog is blocking nicely.
Murdoch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch lands a really nice looking cross but Dog seems unphased.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dog shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murdoch as he avoids it easily.
Murdoch throws a leg kick which misses Dog's front leg but catches the back leg as Dog tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Murdoch lands but Dog takes it in his stride.
Murdoch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Murdoch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dog looks a forlorn figure.
Murdoch tries to control but Dog wriggling away.
Murdoch breaks from Dog's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Dog tries to reverse the position but Murdoch maintains control.
Dog bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dog prevents Murdoch from getting back to his feet.
Dog decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dog has Murdoch up against the cage in a clinch.
Dog tries to pull guard but Murdoch holds him up against the cage and eventually Dog drops back down to his feet.
Murdoch is looking to control Dog's arms but Dog gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murdoch has his back to the cage.
Murdoch breaks from the clinch.
Murdoch misses with a few strikes there.
Dog shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Murdoch but Murdoch pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dog fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murdoch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dog.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dog throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murdoch's waist but Murdoch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dog off to one side.
Dog avoids a punch combination nicely.
Murdoch darts in and clinches Dog up against the cage.
Dog tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murdoch just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Murdoch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dog avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murdoch goes for a takedown attempt but Dog pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dog misses with a takedown attempt
and Murdoch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murdoch misses with a knee strike.
Dog tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murdoch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdoch gets caught flat footed, as Dog shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Murdoch keeping full guard, as Dog tries to pass.
Murdoch looking for a sweep. Not yet Murdoch, not yet.
Dog sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murdoch's guard.
Dog trying to pass the guard but Murdoch defending well.
Murdoch tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Dog manages to move to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdoch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dog prevents Murdoch from getting the reversal.
Dog looking to finish Murdoch with some ground and pound. This is bad for Murdoch!
Murdoch is trying desperately to improve position.
Dog dominating with strikes here.
Murdoch can't escape the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog looking to secure an arm triangle but Murdoch defends it well.
Dog is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murdoch has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murdoch!
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 Jo Murdoch will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dog swats away the attempt to clinch by Murdoch.
Dog closes the distance and clinches.
Dog is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Murdoch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short left from Murdoch.
Dog tries to throw a body punch but Murdoch avoids it by throwing Dog back against the cage.
Murdoch breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murdoch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dog's head.
Murdoch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdoch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dog fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Murdoch sprawls well initially but Dog persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Murdoch is trying to get back to full guard.
Dog performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murdoch tries to roll over but Dog keeps him under control.
Dog frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Dog working for a submission but Murdoch is keeping him at bay.
Murdoch tries to control Dog's body but Dog pushes him off. Murdoch squirms to his side and now Dog has his back!
Dog sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Murdoch taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Top Dog!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brad Maynard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wullie Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maynard kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is thunderstruck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Maynard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wullie Rogers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maynard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rogers swats away the attempt to clinch by Maynard.
Rogers gets a takedown into half guard.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Maynard manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Maynard doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rogers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Maynard is pressing down on Rogers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maynard avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers 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.
Maynard 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.
Rogers drops back looking for a leg! Maynard is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Maynard manages to kick Rogers off! Rogers jumps back into Maynard's guard.
Rogers won't allow Maynard to sweep him here.
Maynard wants to stand and escape but Rogers is having none of it.
Rogers pushes down on Maynard's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Maynard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rogers looks gassed!
Maynard pushes Rogers off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard misses with a double jab.
A head kick by Maynard misses
so Rogers counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rogers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rogers trying to move into half guard but instead Maynard has managed to sweep!
Rogers working for submissions but it's allowed Maynard to get to half guard.
Maynard tries to stand and escape but Rogers is controlling the position.
Maynard wants to take a breather but Rogers is having none of it.
Maynard is working for a kimura but Rogers is defending it quite comfortably.
Maynard is looking to take a break and control but Rogers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Maynard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rogers is looking to improve his position.
Maynard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rogers is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Maynard pulls his head out easily.
Rogers is in trouble now - Maynard has advanced to mount!
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.
Maynard prevents Rogers from getting the reversal.
Rogers is trying to reverse the position but instead Maynard has taken his back - oops!
Maynard is cranking Rogers's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Rogers! He's tightened the choke and Rogers is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brad Maynard!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivo Havaiano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maia comes into the arena with The Moment Of Truth blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braulio Maia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivo Havaiano!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Havaiano drops Maia with a left right combo! Havaiano follows him down to the ground into side control.
Maia is rocked!
It looks like Braulio Maia has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Havaiano decides to stand back up.
Oh Maia is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Havaiano fails to land with a series of punches.
Havaiano throws a right and a left that Maia avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Havaiano misses.
Maia seems to have got his legs back now.
Havaiano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Havaiano throws a jab when Maia was well out of range.
Maia dodges the punch combination from Havaiano.
Havaiano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maia.
Maia looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Maia slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Havaiano is working an open guard so Maia takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Maia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Maia is tying to control. Havaiano wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia works his foot free and advances to mount.
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Havaiano is looking to escape.
Havaiano is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Havaiano is looking to improve his position but Maia isn't that keen on the idea.
Poor strikes thrown by Maia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maia trying to control but Havaiano is having none of it.
Maia won't let Havaiano get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
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.
Maia is landing with some decent strikes but Havaiano is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Maia working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Havaiano turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Maia off and cradles Havaiano's limp body as Maia celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Braulio Maia!
Braulio Maia is the new super heavyweight champion!
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