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BFC 12: Kahunas PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Tulova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank De Visscher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Tulova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank De Visscher!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for De Visscher.
It looks like Willie Tulova has been cut.
Tulova is looking to clinch but De Visscher is avoiding it.
De Visscher shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tulova pinned against the cage. Tulova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tulova misses with a takedown attempt
and De Visscher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Visscher misses with a wild body shot.
De Visscher throws a left that rocks Tulova and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! De Visscher dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Tulova regain composure!
De Visscher really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tulova. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tulova can't do much from the bottom here.
De Visscher tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Tulova striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
De Visscher working away.
Tulova tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Tulova manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
De Visscher prevents Tulova from improving his position.
Tulova is trying to maintain the position but De Visscher is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Oooh a lovely combination from De Visscher sends Tulova down but not out. De Visscher dives into side control looking to finish.
Tulova is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tulova is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
De Visscher wants to stand but Tulova has his arm trapped.
Tulova tries to bench press De Visscher off him but De Visscher keeps the position.
Tulova is trying to control De Visscher's posture but De Visscher avoids it.
De Visscher decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Tulova walks into a straight right hand from De Visscher.
Willie Tulova's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Visscher lands with a big right hook that stumbles Tulova - he's out on his feet here! De Visscher follows up with another monster hook that separates Tulova from consciousness! Tulova falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! De Visscher stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank De Visscher!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Wolfe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Soda Jerk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soda Jerk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darren Wolfe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Soda Jerk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jerk fails with a takedown attempt.
Wolfe closes the distance and clinches.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but Jerk blocks with his arms.
Jerk tries to pull guard but Wolfe holds him up against the cage and eventually Jerk drops back down to his feet.
Wolfe could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Wolfe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jerk blocks it with crossed arms.
Jerk landing knees to the body.
Wolfe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jerk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Jerk jumps guard and drags Wolfe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Jerk pulls Wolfe in close to his closed guard and prevents Wolfe from doing any damage or advancing position.
Wolfe preventing the sweep.
Wolfe has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jerk is proving hard to escape from.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerk thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Jerk seems keen to control Wolfe's posture.
Jerk has a closed guard, preventing Wolfe from standing up.
Jerk 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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from Wolfe. No joy for Jerk on that attempt.
Darren Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soda Jerk.
Wolfe fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolfe fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck for Jerk with that takedown attempt.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jerk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jerk looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolfe has one foot on Jerk's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wolfe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wolfe tries to clinch up but Jerk circles away and keeps his distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wolfe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jerk shoots in looking for a takedown. Wolfe tries to sprawl out of it but Jerk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wolfe manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick misses from Jerk.
Wolfe moves into the clinch successfully.
Jerk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wolfe pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe wants to clinch up but Jerk keeps it at a distance.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jerk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jerk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jerk keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wolfe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jerk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jerk keeps the fight on the outside.
Wolfe is looking to clinch but Jerk is avoiding it.
Wolfe moves in looking to clinch but Jerk pushes him off.
Wolfe is breathing heavily.
Wolfe tries to clinch there but Jerk circles away.
Wolfe tries to clinch but Jerk moves out of range.
Wolfe doesn't manage to clinch there - Jerk circles away.
Wolfe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wolfe wants to clinch up but Jerk keeps it at a distance.
Jerk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wolfe but Wolfe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jerk avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jerk moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jerk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wolfe swivels and escapes.
Jerk tries to bum rush Wolfe with a series of wild strikes but Wolfe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jerk instigates a clinch.
Jerk has Wolfe pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jerk pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wolfe tumbling to the mat - Jerk dives into Wolfe's guard.
Wolfe is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jerk dives into side control.
Wolfe might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jerk throws an elbow but Wolfe slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soda Jerk dominated that round.
That's time! Wolfe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jerk bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jerk prevents Wolfe from escaping the position.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet but Jerk is dominant here and he's now got Wolfe's back!
Jerk has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wolfe's body.
Wolfe looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Wolfe knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jerk on the ground.
Jerk is looking to control Wolfe but Wolfe is wriggling around and keeping busy.
What can Wolfe do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerk wants to control but Wolfe manages to buck him off and is now in Jerk's guard! Nice work there by Wolfe!
Wolfe wanted to stand there but Jerk had control of the position.
Jerk is controlling Wolfe's posture.
Jerk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wolfe's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Jerk stops Wolfe from standing up.
Wolfe really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Jerk is working Wolfe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wolfe can't keep his opponent in guard - Jerk advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jerk content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jerk trying to pass the guard but Wolfe defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jerk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Wolfe wants to get back to his feet.
Jerk works his way into side control.
Jerk happy to just control the position for now.
Jerk stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jerk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jerk shoots in and bounces Wolfe off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jerk stands and steps away. Wolfe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jerk circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jerk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Soda Jerk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jerk clinches.
Wolfe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jerk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jerk tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Wolfe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jerk leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting on Jerk's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Jerk jumps guard.
Wolfe postures up.
Wolfe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Jerk has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Wolfe is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jerk.
Jerk is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Soda Jerk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jerk throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Jerk pushes Wolfe up against the cage in a clinch.
Wolfe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jerk jumps guard but Wolfe stands there with Jerk around his waist. Jerk gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jerk manages to break the clinch.
Wolfe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jerk holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jerk pulls guard successfully.
Wolfe wants to stand and escape but instead Jerk has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Jerk wants to control from the top but Wolfe keeps moving.
Jerk gets to his feet. Wolfe looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jerk closes the distance and clinches up with Wolfe, looking for a takedown. Jerk pushes Wolfe against the cage but Wolfe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Darren Wolfe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soda Jerk.
Jerk gets a takedown into half guard.
Wolfe pushes Jerk off looking to stand but Jerk dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolfe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jerk.
Wolfe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jerk.
Jerk controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jerk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jerk not doing much here.
Wolfe kicks Jerk off and gets back to his feet.
Darren Wolfe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soda Jerk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jerk rushes Wolfe and presses him up against the cage.
Wolfe tries to land a knee to the head but Jerk blocks with his arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Soda Jerk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jerk has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Soda Jerk!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jace Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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217 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Intelligent |
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Granite chin |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Dos Santos !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jace Wright!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright closes the distance and clinches up with Dos Santos , looking for a takedown. Wright pushes Dos Santos against the cage but Dos Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Dos Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wright throws a hook to the side of Dos Santos 's head but Dos Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No luck for Wright with that takedown attempt.
Wright shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Wright throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dos Santos tries to control Wright's body but Wright pushes him off. Dos Santos squirms to his side and now Wright has his back!
Wright looking for the choke from the back.
Wright is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Dos Santos trying to control the position but Wright manages to sink in the hooks.
Wright is looking for the choke from the back position but Dos Santos is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wright looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dos Santos tries to escape the position.
Wright looking to break Dos Santos 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dos Santos remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Wright will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dos Santos wants to control his opponent's hands but Wright gets his hands free.
Well, with Wright on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Dos Santos is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Dos Santos has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Wright.
Wright is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos is trying to get back to his feet but Wright has full control of the position and if anything, Dos Santos has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Wright not allowing Dos Santos to control his hands.
Wright has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dos Santos has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Wright is cranking Dos Santos 's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Dos Santos ! He's tightened the choke and Dos Santos is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jace Wright!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don The King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Brasky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
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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, Don The King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Brasky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The King checks a low kick from Brasky.
The King dodges the punch combination from Brasky.
Brasky throws a nice looking combination but The King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brasky drives through and clinches with The King against the cage.
The King lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Brasky manages to get to full guard.
The King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brasky is keeping the position for now.
Brasky is looking to stand up but The King isn't so interested in that idea.
Brasky working for a triangle but The King defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brasky wants to sweep here but The King controlling him for the moment.
Brasky can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The King controls the pace.
The King with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The King throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brasky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The King lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Brasky keeping moving, preventing The King from controlling successfully.
Brasky looking for a sweep. Not yet Brasky, not yet.
The King trying to control but Brasky is working from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The King shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Brasky's guard.
The King passes into half guard.
The King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The King seems to be looking for submissions.
The King takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The King is trying to control the action in half guard but Brasky is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The King is thwarting Brasky's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasky is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brasky looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The King looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The King wants to stand up but Brasky has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
The King shoots in and drives through. Brasky sprawls well.
The King shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brasky as he avoids it easily.
Brasky misses with the combination.
The King fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don The King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The King is breathing heavily.
The King fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The King shoots for a double leg takedown but Brasky sprawls well. He's pushed The King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The King throws a hook but Brasky blocks it.
Brasky cracks The King with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
It looks like Don The King has been cut.
The King moves in looking to clinch but Brasky pushes him off.
A combination from Brasky does no damage.
The King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brasky circles away.
Brasky fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Brasky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brasky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Brasky misses with a few strikes there.
Brasky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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!
Brasky moves into the clinch.
Brasky lands a shoulder strike.
The King lands a nice uppercut.
Brasky looking for a takedown.
The King working aggressively here.
The King manages to break the clinch.
Brasky throws a hook to the side of The King's head but The King sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brasky lands an overhand right.
The King changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brasky looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The King stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasky misses with a series of wild punches.
Bill Brasky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasky gets caught flat footed, as The King shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Brasky working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. The King doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. The King manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brasky working for a triangle but The King defends it easily.
Brasky is looking to stand up but The King isn't so interested in that idea.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The King working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Brasky will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Don The King's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The King gets a takedown into half guard.
Brasky is looking to control The King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brasky avoid being mounted?
Brasky keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brasky blocking the ground and pound attempt from The King.
Nice strikes from The King there.
The King works his way into side control.
Brasky tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The King wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The King trying to control the action but Brasky is working from the bottom.
Brasky sneaks back into half guard.
Brasky is breathing heavily.
The King decides to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The King.
Brasky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The King moves into the clinch successfully.
Brasky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The King drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The King works to advance to full mount. Brasky defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The King is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Brasky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bill Brasky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The King fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brasky.
The King rushes Brasky and presses him up against the cage.
Brasky tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The King closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brasky tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brasky is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The King has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The King is looking to take a break and control but Brasky is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brasky throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
The King advances to mount.
Brasky really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The King dominating with strikes here.
The King connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The King tries to control but Brasky wriggling away.
Brasky is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Brasky is squirming around, avoiding The King's attempts to control the action.
The King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The King tries to control but Brasky wriggling away.
Brasky is bucking up trying to escape but The King cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The King working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Brasky tries to lock up and control but The King gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The King can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brasky is looking to escape.
The King breaks from Brasky's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The King is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Brasky has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Don The King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The King landing strikes from the mount and Brasky is in trouble!
The King trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The King avoids the attempt from Brasky to control.
Brasky working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don The King dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don The King's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
The King shoots in and drives through. Brasky sprawls well.
The King shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brasky as he jumps to the side.
The King throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brasky's waist but Brasky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The King off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Don The King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The King looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The King avoids a kick to the body.
The King is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Brasky drives through and clinches with The King against the cage.
The King tightens his grip and picks Brasky up, before dumping him to the ground. Brasky manages to land in guard.
Brasky throws a couple of heel strikes.
Brasky is looking for a triangle but The King pushes his legs off easily.
The King forces his way into half guard.
Brasky trying to control but The King postures up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brasky is not content to let The King control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The King wants to stand up but Brasky is controlling the position.
Brasky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Brasky is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The King shoots in looking for a takedown. Brasky tries to sprawl out of it but The King keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brasky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Brasky goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The King avoids a punch combination nicely.
The King shoots in and bounces Brasky off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The King trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The King trying to control but Brasky is working from the bottom.
The King tries to stand but Brasky is controlling from the bottom.
The King wants to control from the top but Brasky keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brasky looking for a guillotine here but The King defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasky escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The King stops Brasky from standing up.
The King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The King trying to control but Brasky is working from the bottom.
Brasky is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The King is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
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.
The King wants to pass the guard but Brasky is keeping the position.
The King postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Brasky is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The King, into his guard.
Brasky wants to control from the top but The King keeps moving.
The King working a defensive guard here.
Brasky wants to stand and escape but instead The King has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Brasky keeping moving, preventing The King from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Brasky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brasky 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 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bill Brasky!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slava Tikhonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Gracie (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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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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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, Slava Tikhonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tikhonov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tikhonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tikhonov is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Tikhonov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Tikhonov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gracie wants to improve his position but Tikhonov is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikhonov is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Tikhonov seems to be looking for submissions.
Tikhonov throwing shots but Gracie is blocking nicely.
Tikhonov is working for a kimura but Gracie is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Tikhonov defends easily.
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.
Tikhonov won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Tikhonov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tikhonov has gone for a leg lock! Gracie slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tikhonov's guard.
Gracie is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tikhonov is trying to control the position but Gracie postures up.
Tikhonov working for submissions but it's allowed Gracie to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikhonov tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie controlling the action here.
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Tikhonov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Tikhonov is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Gracie is thwarting Tikhonov's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tikhonov is looking for a sweep. Gracie is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tikhonov wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Tikhonov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Tikhonov scores a takedown into full mount!
Tikhonov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tikhonov moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gracie has worked his arm free - good work by Gracie!
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Slava Tikhonov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and Tikhonov counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Gracie's guard now.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tikhonov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tikhonov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Tikhonov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tikhonov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard.
Tikhonov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tikhonov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikhonov wants to hit a switch here but Gracie passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tikhonov there!
Gracie avoids the attempt from Tikhonov to control.
Tikhonov really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tikhonov flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tikhonov is looking to get to half guard.
Tikhonov is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to control but Tikhonov wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
BOOM! Gracie connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Gracie tries to control but Tikhonov wriggling away.
Tikhonov is looking to improve his position but Gracie isn't that keen on the idea.
Gracie looking to ground and pound but Tikhonov is blocking nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tikhonov is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slava Tikhonov dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tikhonov tries for a takedown but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Tikhonov misses the target.
Tikhonov fails with a takedown attempt.
Tikhonov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tikhonov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Gracie looking for a sweep but Tikhonov has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Tikhonov maintains control.
Tikhonov goes for an armbar but Gracie turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Gracie.
Gracie wants to stand but Tikhonov has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tikhonov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gracie gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tikhonov throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gracie escapes and throws Tikhonov's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Gracie trying to control the position but Tikhonov is working away.
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tikhonov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie trying to control the action but Tikhonov is working from the bottom.
Tikhonov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tikhonov regains half guard.
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Tikhonov actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tikhonov is pressing down on Gracie's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tikhonov is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Tikhonov has his foot on Gracie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gracie works his way back into a safe position though.
Tikhonov has an active guard here but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Tikhonov is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tikhonov looking for submissions off his back.
Gracie prevents Tikhonov from improving his position.
Tikhonov gets back to full guard.
Robert Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gracie wants to control from the top but Tikhonov keeps moving.
Slava Tikhonov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Slava Tikhonov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tikhonov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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... Slava Tikhonov!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Duane Lee Chapman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiho Mithiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mithiago is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Led Zeppelin - Immigrant Song. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duane Lee Chapman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiho Mithiago!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Chapman and sends Mithiago crashing to the mat! Chapman follows him down to the mat - Mithiago regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Mithiago is rocked!
It looks like Kiho Mithiago has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chapman wants to pass to mount but Mithiago is defending the position.
Mithiago is still in real trouble! Can Chapman finish him?
Mithiago wants to improve his position but Chapman is controlling well.
Chapman works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mithiago seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mithiago is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Chapman wants to control the pace but Mithiago is squirming around nicely.
Mithiago is looking to get to half guard.
Mithiago is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Chapman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mithiago is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Chapman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chapman moves to take his opponent's back.
Mithiago is trying to stand back up.
Chapman struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mithiago tries to escape but Chapman has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Chapman is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mithiago won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Chapman off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Duane Lee Chapman!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Manahan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Orange (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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159 lbs
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170 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Manahan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philip Orange!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orange fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Manahan is out of range.
Manahan tries to clinch but Orange moves out of range.
Manahan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orange throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Manahan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Manahan tries to clinch but Orange is having none of it.
Orange feints and as Manahan raises his hands in defense, Orange changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Manahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Orange is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Manahan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Manahan has escaped and now he's on top!
Manahan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Orange has an active guard here but Manahan has managed to pass into half guard.
Manahan prevents Orange from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manahan gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Manahan moves in looking to clinch but Orange pushes him off.
Steve Manahan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manahan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orange looks to land a combination but Manahan avoids it well.
Manahan misses with a head kick.
Manahan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Manahan misses with a double jab
and Orange counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manahan's guard now.
Orange loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Orange prevents Manahan from getting back to his feet.
Manahan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Orange trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manahan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orange on the ground.
Orange works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Manahan is trying to stand.
Manahan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Manahan tries to get out of the position.
Manahan is looking to get back to is feet but Orange passes into side control.
Manahan prevents Orange from moving into mount.
Manahan is looking to reverse the position.
Manahan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Orange off and has taken his back!
Manahan is breathing heavily.
Orange manages to reverse the position and now he's in Manahan's guard. Nice work there by Orange.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manahan can't keep his opponent in guard - Orange advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Manahan is trying to escape back to his feet but Orange uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Manahan struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange trying to control the action but Manahan is working from the bottom.
Orange throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Orange lands a few punches from side control.
Manahan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orange wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Orange looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Manahan is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manahan tries to land a front kick but Orange steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Manahan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Orange holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Manahan throws a knee to the head but misses.
Manahan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Manahan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Orange avoids the elbow strike from Manahan, against the cage.
Manahan tries to land a knee to the head but Orange blocks with his arms.
Manahan breaks from the clinch.
Orange throws an overhand right that lands on Manahan's shoulder, as Manahan tries to avoid the shot.
Orange scores with a takedown into Manahan's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manahan keeping full guard, as Orange tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Orange dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Manahan.
Manahan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orange counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Orange not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manahan is looking to improve his position.
Manahan is doing well to control the position and prevent Orange from advancing to side control.
Orange stops Manahan from getting back to his feet.
Orange perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Orange wants to control but Manahan is keeping him busy.
Orange frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Orange is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Manahan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Manahan!
Orange is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Manahan stacks Orange on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Manahan!
Orange is looking to regain half guard here but Manahan keeps moving and retains side control.
Manahan controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Orange's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Orange tries to improve position but can't.
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.
Orange wants to control but Manahan postures up.
Manahan throws an elbow but Orange slips to the side and avoids it well.
Orange manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Manahan works his way into side control.
Manahan wants to control but Orange is keeping him busy.
Manahan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Orange's shoulder. That is not cool.
Orange tries to improve position but can't.
Manahan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Manahan trying to control the position but Orange is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orange tries to buck Manahan off but Manahan is having none of it.
Manahan working away.
Philip Orange has got the better of the ground game so far.
Orange tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Manahan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Manahan closes the distance but Orange moves to the side
and Orange counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Manahan wants to get back to full guard.
Manahan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Orange is working away from the top position though.
Orange has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manahan wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Orange throws some wild stikes that Manahan manages to avoid easily.
Manahan is working to get back to half guard.
Manahan is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Orange fails to advance to Manahan's back.
Orange working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Manahan is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Orange showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Manahan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Manahan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Orange counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manahan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Manahan missing with knees to the body.
Manahan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Manahan with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Orange keeps control of Manahan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orange takes an elbow to the temple.
Manahan manages to break the clinch.
Manahan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Orange lands a head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orange fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Manahan.
Orange shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Orange working for a submission but Manahan is keeping him at bay.
Manahan tries to reverse the position but Orange maintains control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Manahan has worked his arm free - good work by Manahan!
Manahan is looking to reverse the position.
Manahan regains half guard there - taking advantage of Orange's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Manahan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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.
Manahan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Manahan.
Manahan is looking to stand up but Orange isn't so interested in that idea.
Manahan keeping full guard, as Orange tries to pass.
Orange forces his way into half guard.
Orange is tying to control. Manahan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Orange is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manahan gets back to full guard.
Orange preventing the sweep.
Manahan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Orange 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.
Orange wants to pass the guard but Manahan is keeping the position.
Manahan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Manahan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Orange counters with a right hand to the body.
A big right from Manahan misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orange looks to land a combination but Manahan avoids it well.
Manahan tries a head kick but it misses.
Orange closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Manahan to the mat! Manahan manages to get full guard.
Orange throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manahan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Orange wants to pass the guard but Manahan is keeping the position.
Orange is looking to advance position but Manahan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Manahan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Manahan looking to control but Orange is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Manahan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Orange is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Philip Orange just about did enough to take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manahan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Orange misses with an uppercut.
Manahan throws a combination that misses
and Orange counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Orange trying to control the action but Manahan is working from the bottom.
Orange seems to be working for a kimura but Manahan defends the submission attempt.
Manahan tries to kick Orange off but Orange keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Orange stalling away here and it's allowed Manahan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Orange stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manahan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manahan trying to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Manahan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manahan keeping full guard, as Orange tries to pass.
Orange trying to control the position from guard on top but Manahan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manahan trying to keep a closed guard but Orange is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Orange trying to control but Manahan is working from the bottom.
Manahan pulls Orange in close to his closed guard and prevents Orange from doing any damage or advancing position.
Orange pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Manahan is keeping the position for now.
Manahan wants to stand up but Orange is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manahan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orange scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Orange trying to control from half guard but Manahan is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manahan wants to control but Orange is keeping busy.
Orange is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Manahan defends it well.
Manahan is refusing to be controlled, as Orange sits in half guard.
Manahan pushes Orange off and gets back to his feet.
Manahan closes the distance but Orange moves to the side
and Orange counters with a nice double leg into side control. Manahan won't be happy with that.
Orange throwing strikes but Manahan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Orange is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manahan decides to stand back up. Manahan steps back and let's Orange get back to his feet.
Manahan gets a clinch.
Manahan has had enough of the clinch but Orange keeps him there for the moment.
Orange effectively controlling the action here.
Manahan lands with a short shot to the head.
Orange tries to pull guard but Manahan won't allow it.
Manahan wants to get back to striking at distance but Orange won't allow it.
Orange stalling in the clinch but Manahan improves position.
Manahan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Orange takes a shot to the head.
Manahan creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Orange pulls guard.
Orange has a closed guard, preventing Manahan from standing up.
Orange looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Orange dominated that fourth 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Orange shoots in for a takedown but Manahan shows good takedown defense.
The fight stays on the outside here - Manahan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Manahan checks the leg kick.
Manahan closes the distance looking to clinch
and Orange counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manahan's guard now.
Orange advances position into side control!
Manahan is looking for a sweep.
Manahan is trying to control Orange's posture but Orange avoids it.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Orange laying and praying for a moment but Manahan takes advantage and regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orange prevents Manahan from improving his position.
Orange is looking for a kimura but Manahan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Orange to get the leverage.
Orange stops Manahan from getting back to his feet.
Orange has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Manahan is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Manahan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Orange.
Orange is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Manahan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
Orange with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Manahan can't escape the position.
Orange trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Orange punching from mount but Manahan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Philip Orange is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manahan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Orange controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Manahan has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Manahan is in bad spot here.
Steve Manahan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Orange keeps control of the position easily here as Manahan tries to buck him off.
Manahan holding both Orange 's hands and preventing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orange has good solid back control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Orange comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Orange 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 45:50
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Philip Orange!
Philip Orange is the new lightweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dino Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dino Adams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adam Bomb's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dino Adams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Bomb!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bomb.
Bomb scores with a hook to the body. Adams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bomb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bomb throws a series of punches but Adams moves out of range.
Bomb misses with a hook. Adams ducked under it nicely.
Bomb throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Adams.
Bomb misses with a double jab
and Adams counters with a takedown into side control.
Bomb prevents Adams from improving position.
Adams tries to move to full mount but Bomb actually manages to regain half guard.
Bomb blocking the ground and pound attempt from Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is looking to stall here but Bomb recovers full guard.
Bomb being controlled here, momentarily.
Adams postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bomb is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Adams, into his guard.
Adams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bomb doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bomb manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams controls Bomb momentarily but Bomb frees himself.
Adams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bomb can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Adams wants to control but Bomb passes easily into half guard.
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.
Bomb prevents Adams from improving his position.
Bomb tries to stand but can't do so whilst Adams controls his leg.
Adams wants to improve his position but Bomb is controlling well.
Adams has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bomb escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bomb!
Adams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Adams is looking to improve his position.
Adams trying to get back to full guard but Bomb takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Adams is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adam Bomb will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bomb missing with a left hand there. Adams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bomb lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Adams sprawling to the canvas. Bomb follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Adams hang on?
It looks like Dino Adams has been cut.
Adams wants to improve his position but Bomb is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bomb seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Adams trying to control here.
Adams tries to roll over but Bomb keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams is working hard here to advance position.
Adams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Bomb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Adams crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Bomb!
Adam Bomb is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gino Carano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Barry Murphy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gino Carano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Barry Murphy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Carano is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Murphy frees his head nicely. Oh but Carano has switched to an armbar! Murphy is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gino Carano!
Gino Carano is the new heavyweight champion!
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