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TDC Fight Night 6 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pat Money (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Somebody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pat Money has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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135 lbs
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133 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Money!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Somebody!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Money shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Somebody as he avoids it easily.
Somebody tries for a takedown but Money circles away easily
and Money counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Money.
Money postures up.
Somebody working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Money doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Money manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Money wants to control from the top but Somebody keeps moving.
Money wanted to stand there but Somebody had control of the position.
Money will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Somebody avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Money gets to his feet - Somebody follows without any prompting.
Money scores with a shot to the body.
Money doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Somebody counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somebody prevents Money from escaping the position.
Money is trying to control Somebody's posture but Somebody avoids it.
Money is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Somebody has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Somebody scoring with punches and elbows.
Somebody has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Somebody looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Money avoids a series of strikes thrown by Somebody.
Somebody working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Money wants to try and get back to his feet.
Money takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Money wants to try and get back to his feet.
Money is breathing heavily.
Somebody has control of Money's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Money regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somebody looking to isolate an arm here. Money doesn't see it coming and as Somebody extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Somebody!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Somebody!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hank Le Tank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allen Turing (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Tank comes to the cage accompanied by The Trooper. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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140 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Le Tank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Allen Turing!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turing misses with a body shot.
Le Tank dodges the punch combination from Turing.
Le Tank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turing.
Turing wants to clinch.
Turing shoots for a takedown but Le Tank saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Le Tank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turing is trying to maintain the position but Le Tank is very close to passing his half guard.
Turing is looking to improve his position.
Le Tank tries to pass to full mount but Turing defends it.
Le Tank is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Tank thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Turing's head.
Turing is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Le Tank scores with a couple of nice shots.
Le Tank knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turing on the ground.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le Tank in particular looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turing wants to control but Le Tank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Tank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Turing wants to control but Le Tank is keeping busy.
Le Tank takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hank Le Tank just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
A head kick from Turing lands but Le Tank takes it in his stride.
Turing fails to land the takedown.
Le Tank darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Le Tank content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Le Tank stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turing tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Le Tank wants to control from the top but Turing keeps moving.
Le Tank content to stall in guard here.
Le Tank is breathing heavily.
Turing is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Turing wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Tank keeps working.
Turing is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Le Tank doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Turing.
Le Tank on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Le Tank tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank is controlling Turing's trapped leg to prevent Turing from advancing to side control.
Le Tank is looking to control Turing's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le Tank avoid being mounted?
Le Tank is looking to improve his position.
Turing wants to take a breather but Le Tank is having none of it.
Turing tries to stand but can't do so whilst Le Tank controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Le Tank dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Turing fails with the takedown
and Le Tank counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Le Tank.
Turing manages to break the clinch.
Le Tank lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Le Tank looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Le Tank wants to free his trapped foot but Turing is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Le Tank controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Tank thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Le Tank controlling the action here.
Le Tank scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Turing missing with punches from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Tank is controlling the pace.
Le Tank'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.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Le Tank connects with a nice short shot to Turing's temple.
Le Tank trying to mount his opponent but Turing defends it.
Le Tank 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.
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.
Le Tank not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turing is looking to improve his position.
Turing wants to control but Le Tank is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Tank controlling the action here.
Nice strikes from Le Tank there.
Turing trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Le Tank showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turing.
Le Tank throws a combination that misses
and Turing makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Le Tank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Turing is breathing heavily.
Turing looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Tank's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Tank obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Turing throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le Tank decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Turing's guard.
Le Tank controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Le Tank seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Turing for as long as he can get away with.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Turing is on top in guard.
Turing trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Tank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Tank is on top in guard.
Le Tank postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Le Tank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turing trying to keep a closed guard but Le Tank is proving a slippery customer.
Le Tank controls from within his opponent's guard.
Le Tank wants to pass the guard but Turing is keeping the position.
Turing has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Le Tank can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Turing tries to strike from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Le Tank dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Turing shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Tank counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Turing pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Le Tank looks to clinch
and Turing makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Le Tank feints and as Turing raises his hands in defense, Le Tank changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Turing looking for a sweep. Not yet Turing, not yet.
Turing wants to stand and escape but Le Tank is having none of it.
Le Tank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Tank working some strikes from top position.
Le Tank not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Turing wants to stand but Le Tank is controlling the position.
Turing looking to control.
Le Tank slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Le Tank stands up from guard. Let's bang!
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.
Turing swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Le Tank holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Le Tank gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Turing trying to control the position.
Le Tank sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Le Tank cracks Turing with a solid left hand.
Le Tank trying to control the position from guard on top but Turing is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Hank Le Tank just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Turing misses with a takedown attempt
and Le Tank counters with a takedown into side control.
Le Tank working the ground and pound.
Turing gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Turing trying to hold on to Le Tank's head to control him but Le Tank postures up.
Turing moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Le Tank scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Allen Turing has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Le Tank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Le Tank content to stall in guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turing keeping moving, preventing Le Tank from controlling successfully.
Turing working for a triangle but Le Tank defends it easily.
Le Tank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Le Tank trying to control but Turing is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Le Tank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Le Tank, 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... Hank Le Tank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rex Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Promises Promises. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Self confident |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rob Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams gets the takedown into side control.
Williams staying calm.
Williams stands up.
Smith tries to clinch but Williams moves out of range.
Smith tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Williams wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Smith throws his legs up looking for a submission but Williams uses it to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams taking a breather here.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Williams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Williams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Smith is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Williams asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Williams tries for a kimura but Smith is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Williams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Smith will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Smith wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
Williams trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams tries to land a leg kick but Smith saw it coming and moves away.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Williams pushes him off.
Williams with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a flying knee that drops Williams!
Williams is rocked!
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oh Williams is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith passes into half guard.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Smith really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams wants to control the action here but instead Smith manages to pass to full mount!
Williams is looking to get to half guard.
Williams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Williams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Williams decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith tries for a takedown but Williams circles away easily
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smith's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
Smith wants to control but Williams passes easily into half guard.
Smith wants to control but Williams is keeping busy.
Williams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Williams stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to work for an arm triangle but Smith is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Williams is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Williams to get the leverage.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a takedown
so Williams counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Smith.
Williams wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Williams from controlling successfully.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Williams slips nicely into half guard.
Smith is not content to let Williams control the position.
Williams stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Williams dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a nice leg kick.
Smith tries to clinch but Williams is having none of it.
Williams tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith wants to control but Williams is keeping him busy.
Smith wants to stand but Williams is controlling his arm.
Williams tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Rex Williams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams is working hard here to advance position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smith wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Williams, who protects the arm well.
Williams wants to control but Smith postures up.
Williams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Williams sits in half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Smith gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rex Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Smith to work.
Knees in the clinch landing for Smith.
Smith successfully pulls guard.
Williams stands and steps away. Smith gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Williams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rex Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams is trying to keep Smith in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Williams is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Smith is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams 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.
Rob Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Smith wants to get up but he can't break Williams's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Williams trying to control the position here.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rob Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Williams has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rex Williams!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sizzla Kalonji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Castro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sizzla Kalonji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy Castro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Castro, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalonji looks for a takedown but Castro sprawls well.
Castro throws a combination. Kalonji tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Castro is looking to clinch but Kalonji is avoiding it.
Castro is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
Castro is looking to clinch.
Kalonji shoots for a double leg takedown but Castro sprawls well. He's pushed Kalonji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick from Castro lands but Kalonji takes it in his stride.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Castro tries to clinch up.
Kalonji tries to keep at a distance but Castro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Castro lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalonji backwards.
Kalonji is working for takedown but Castro is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sizzla Kalonji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro lands with a left to the head.
Castro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kalonji avoids the head kick by Castro.
Castro throws a nice head kick!
Castro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kalonji has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Castro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Castro breaks the clinch.
Kalonji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kalonji is keen to just control but Castro is a slippery customer.
Kalonji is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalonji stops Castro from getting back to his feet.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Kalonji is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kalonji thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Castro is looking to control Kalonji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?
Castro is trying to stand.
Kalonji is pressing down on Castro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castro is holding on for now.
Castro wants to control but Kalonji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Castro stalks Kalonji and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kalonji's face. Kalonji staggers backwards, shaken.
A combination from Castro does no damage.
Kalonji takes a kick to the side of the head.
Castro lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Castro.
Kalonji shoots in for a double leg but Castro sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Castro throws a series of punches but Kalonji moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Castro doesn't manage to clinch there - Kalonji circles away.
Randy Castro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kalonji shoots in for a takedown but Castro shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalonji takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Castro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Castro throws a head kick that Kalonji semi-blocks.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Castro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalonji closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Castro trying to control from the bottom.
Kalonji throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castro pushes Kalonji off looking to stand but Kalonji dives back in and keeps control.
Castro avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kalonji.
Kalonji stops Castro from getting back to his feet.
Castro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kalonji is working away from the top position though.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kalonji shoots for a double leg takedown but Castro sprawls well. He's pushed Kalonji's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalonji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalonji off to one side.
Castro throws a head kick that half lands.
Castro tries to clinch there but Kalonji circles away.
Castro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kalonji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Randy Castro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kalonji shoots in but Castro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Castro looks to land a combination but Kalonji avoids it well.
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch but Kalonji swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Castro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Castro's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Castro duly obliges.
Kalonji slips a jab and a cross from Castro.
Castro is working the combinations to good effect here.
Castro lands with a kick to the temple. Kalonji shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kalonji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kalonji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Castro scores with a one two! Kalonji had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalonji fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Castro has managed to clinch.
Kalonji tries to pull guard but Castro won't allow it.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Castro misses.
Castro throws a series of punches but Kalonji moves out of range.
Kalonji showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Castro.
Castro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Castro scores with a one two! Kalonji had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalonji shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Castro drives through and clinches with Kalonji against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Castro dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Castro misses with a double jab.
Kalonji shoots in looking for a takedown. Castro tries to sprawl out of it but Kalonji keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Castro manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick from Castro lands but Kalonji takes it in his stride.
Castro misses with a wild combination.
Castro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kalonji has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Castro lands a high kick!
Castro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kalonji's head.
Castro is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kalonji tries for a takedown but Castro sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Castro tries a head kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Castro lands a head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro throws a right hand that Kalonji ducks under and follows up with a left that Kalonji also avoids with ease.
Castro lands with a nice combination. Kalonji backs away looking to recover.
Kalonji avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown by Kalonji or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sizzla Kalonji. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Castro is looking to clinch but Kalonji is avoiding it.
Castro throws a head kick that misses.
Castro throws a combination. Kalonji tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Kalonji changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Castro tries to avoid it but Kalonji manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Castro to the ground. Castro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castro stuffs the takedown.
Castro lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kalonji backs up against the cage.
Castro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Castro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Castro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kalonji paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Castro scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castro lands a two punch combo.
Castro misses with a few strikes there.
Kalonji takes a kick to the side of the head.
Castro tries to clinch but Kalonji is having none of it.
Castro lands a head kick. Kalonji smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kalonji takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Castro tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sizzla Kalonji is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kalonji throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Castro's waist but Castro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kalonji off to one side.
Castro throws a head kick that half lands.
Castro scores with a head kick.
Castro throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown by Kalonji or perhaps it was just good defense by Castro which made him look bad.
Castro throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Castro scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Castro plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Castro throws a head kick that Kalonji semi-blocks.
Castro displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castro instigates a clinch.
Castro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kalonji shoots in and drives through. Castro sprawls well.
Castro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Castro looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Castro throws a series of punches but Kalonji avoids them all with ease.
Kalonji is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Castro.
Randy Castro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalonji scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kalonji working away.
Castro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Kalonji is staying active.
Castro is trying to get back to his feet.
Kalonji working away.
Kalonji throws an elbow but Castro slips to the side and avoids it well.
Kalonji working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
What's Castro going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Kalonji misses with the ground and pound.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Castro misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Castro!
Castro throws a series of punches but Kalonji avoids them all with ease.
Castro misses with a double jab.
Castro throws a series of punches but Kalonji moves out of range.
Kalonji darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalonji thows a huge punch but Castro dodges it nicely.
Castro kicks off Kalonji and gets to his feet.
Castro throws a right and a left that Kalonji avoids nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Castro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Castro misses with a head kick.
Kalonji looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Castro!
Castro is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Kalonji with the ground and pound from mount.
Kalonji with shots to the head and body - Castro looks very uncomfortable down there.
The referee warns Castro that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Castro is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Kalonji looking to ground and pound but Castro is blocking nicely.
Poor strikes thrown by Kalonji there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kalonji throwing strikes here but Castro is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Castro sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kalonji is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kalonji trying to control the action but Castro is working from the bottom.
Kalonji 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castro pushes Kalonji off looking to stand but Kalonji dives back in and keeps control.
Kalonji wants to pass the guard but Castro is defending well.
Kalonji not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Castro is looking to control Kalonji's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Castro avoid being mounted?
Kalonji missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Castro is trying to stand up here but Kalonji is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Castro lands a high kick!
Castro wants to clinch.
Kalonji shoots for a takedown but Castro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Castro throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two 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.
Kalonji shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Castro wants to control but Kalonji is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kalonji throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Castro pushes Kalonji off looking to stand but Kalonji dives back in and keeps control.
Kalonji is pressing down on Castro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Castro is holding on for now.
Castro trying to control from the bottom.
Kalonji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kalonji tries to pass to full mount but Castro defends it.
Castro is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Castro throws a sloppy head kick and Kalonji moves out of range easily.
Castro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Castro.
Kalonji bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Kalonji trying to control the position but Castro is working away.
Castro manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Castro is tying to control. Kalonji wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kalonji actively working from the bottom here.
Kalonji is looking to improve his position.
Kalonji might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castro wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kalonji avoids a punch combination nicely.
Castro throws a nice looking combination but Kalonji bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kalonji looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Castro keeping moving, preventing Kalonji from controlling successfully.
Kalonji won't allow Castro to get back to his feet.
Kalonji 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.
Castro looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sizzla Kalonji has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kalonji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kalonji with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sizzla Kalonji showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Castro 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... Randy Castro!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Homer Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and ronny myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Homer Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ronny myers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burns scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
myers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Burns uses his free foot to push down on myers's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for myers.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burns lands with some vicious ground and pound - can myers hang on?
myers is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
myers tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
myers working to try and regain half guard.
Burns takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
myers is trying to escape the mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
myers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burns landing strikes from the mount.
Burns has control of myers's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and myers regains control of the situation pretty easily.
myers is looking to improve his position but Burns isn't that keen on the idea.
Burns controlling his opponent.
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.
myers can't escape the position.
Burns controlling his opponent.
myers is in a horrible position here. Burns smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
myers tries to hold on but Burns pushes him away.
Burns looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
myers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burns content just to control the position here.
myers tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Burns knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for myers on the ground.
Burns controlling from the full 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.
Burns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down myers for as long as he can get away with.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Homer Burns just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Burns closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
myers is looking to improve his position.
Burns content to control rather than advance.
Burns wants to pass to mount but myers is defending the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Burns dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Burns darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
myers swinging wilding here.
myers fails with the takedown
and Burns counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Burns slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Burns stands up and waves to myers to follow him.
Burns tries to bum rush myers with a series of wild strikes but myers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
myers falls off balance throwing a combination
and Burns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Burns shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns controlling the action here.
myers tries to get to full guard but Burns has control of the leg.
myers makes his way to full guard. A much better position for myers.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
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.
Burns'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.
myers working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
myers wants to sweep here but Burns controlling him for the moment.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
myers is breathing heavily.
myers is looking to improve his position.
Homer Burns overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
It looks like Burns is going to stand back up.
Burns decides to return to a standing position.
Burns throws a push kick but myers slaps the foot to one side.
myers tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
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.
Burns bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
myers sneaks back into half guard.
Burns wants to stand up but myers has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Burns is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Burns is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, myers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burns not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Homer Burns dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Burns closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burns lands in his opponent's guard.
Burns won't allow myers to sweep him here.
myers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Burns 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.
myers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Burns controlling from the top position.
myers tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns controls from within his opponent's guard.
myers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burns wants to stand but myers is controlling his posture from full guard.
myers wants to stand up but Burns is controlling him.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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.
Burns stands up and waves to myers to follow him.
myers doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Burns counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Burns.
Burns not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
myers looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burns is one step ahead there.
Burns 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns stands up from myers's guard - Burns perhaps looking for a knockout.
Burns scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Burns has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Burns tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and myers counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by myers.
Burns is looking to break free of the clinch but myers has double underhooks.
myers has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burns uses from the top position.
Homer Burns is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
myers is trying to control the position but Burns postures up.
Burns is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Homer Burns just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Burns looking to land some kicks to the body here.
myers wants to clinch.
myers shoots and misses
and Burns decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in myers's guard.
ronny myers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Homer Burns showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Burns, 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... Homer Burns!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baraban Korzov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Caldwell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Christian Caldwell acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Baraban Korzov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Caldwell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korzov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korzov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Korzov tries to clinch but Caldwell moves out of range.
Caldwell keeps the fight on the outside.
Caldwell closes this distance looking for a takedown but Korzov circles away.
Korzov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Caldwell swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Korzov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caldwell counters with a shoot takedown. Korzov fights it but they end up in guard.
Korzov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Caldwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korzov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Caldwell passes Korzov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korzov wants to get back to his feet.
Caldwell drops an elbow to the side of Korzov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell passes to side control.
An elbow from Caldwell crashes against the mat.
Korzov gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Korzov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Caldwell looking for a guillotine from mount but Korzov is having none of it.
Caldwell wants to finish this one by submission but Korzov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Caldwell.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caldwell looking to control but Korzov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell looking to secure an arm triangle but Korzov defends it well.
Korzov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Caldwell looking to control but Korzov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korzov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Caldwell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Korzov is now in Caldwell's guard. A big mistake from Caldwell there, giving up the dominant position!
Caldwell looks gassed!
Korzov wanted to stand there but Caldwell had control of the position.
Korzov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korzov won't allow Caldwell to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korzov decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Caldwell, up you get!
Korzov darts in trying to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Caldwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Korzov!
Korzov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Caldwell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Caldwell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Korzov is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Caldwell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korzov is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Caldwell looking to control but Korzov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Korzov is looking to get to half guard.
Korzov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Caldwell working for a guillotine from mount but Korzov is in no mood to give up.
Korzov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldwell jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Korzov is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Korzov and Caldwell has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Caldwell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Korzov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A punch combination from Korzov misses.
Korzov tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Caldwell counters with a head kick.
Caldwell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Caldwell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Caldwell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Korzov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caldwell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Korzov dives on top into guard.
Caldwell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Korzov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caldwell is proving hard to escape from.
Korzov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Caldwell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Korzov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Caldwell is proving hard to escape from.
Caldwell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Korzov stopping the sweep attempt from Caldwell.
Caldwell keeping moving, preventing Korzov from controlling successfully.
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.
Caldwell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Korzov!
Korzov is trying desperately to improve position.
Korzov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Korzov is trying to stand back up but Caldwell is controlling him
Christian Caldwell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Korzov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Caldwell is tying to control. Korzov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell trying to mount his opponent but Korzov defends it.
Korzov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Korzov.
Korzov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Caldwell off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Korzov clinches but Caldwell breaks the clinch
and Caldwell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Korzov looking for a sweep. Not yet Korzov, not yet.
Korzov working for a triangle but Caldwell defends it easily.
Korzov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell drops back looking for a leg! Korzov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korzov manages to kick Caldwell off! Caldwell jumps back into Korzov's guard.
Korzov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Caldwell advances position into side control!
Korzov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caldwell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Korzov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Caldwell 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! This is the final round!
Korzov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Korzov tries to clinch up
and Caldwell counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Caldwell passes Korzov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Korzov is trying to stand back up but Caldwell is controlling him
Caldwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Korzov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Korzov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caldwell is trying to work for a kimura but Korzov is defending well.
Korzov tries to kick Caldwell off but Caldwell keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Caldwell wants to free his trapped foot but Korzov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Korzov darts in trying to clinch
and Caldwell counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Korzov's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell looking to pass the guard.
Korzov wants to stand but Caldwell is controlling the position.
Caldwell wants to control from the top but Korzov keeps moving.
Korzov looking for a guillotine here but Caldwell defends easily.
Caldwell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Korzov is keeping the position for now.
Caldwell is pushing down on Korzov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Korzov is fighting to maintain full guard but Caldwell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Caldwell works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caldwell looking to secure an arm triangle but Korzov defends it well.
Korzov regains half guard.
Caldwell stops Korzov from getting back to his feet.
Korzov trying to control but Caldwell postures up.
Caldwell wants to work for an arm triangle but Korzov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Korzov manages to get to full guard.
Caldwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korzov is looking to stand up but Caldwell isn't so interested in that idea.
Caldwell wants to pass the guard but Korzov is keeping the position.
Korzov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Caldwell!
Caldwell tries to lock up and control but Korzov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Baraban Korzov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Christian Caldwell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caldwell can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Christian Caldwell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Caldwell 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... Christian Caldwell!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mark Berry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cal Gehrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Berry might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Cant be touched-Roy Jones Jr.. Mark Berry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cal Gehrig's chin.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Berry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cal Gehrig!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gehrig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Berry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Berry tries to close the distance and clinch but Gehrig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berry misses with a wild combination.
Berry tries to bum rush Gehrig with a series of wild strikes but Gehrig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gehrig scores with a nice head shot.
Berry moves in looking to clinch but Gehrig pushes him off.
Gehrig feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Berry's calf.
Berry fails with a takedown attempt.
Berry throws an overhand right that lands on Gehrig's shoulder, as Gehrig tries to avoid the shot.
Berry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gehrig moves away.
Berry tries to bum rush Gehrig with a series of wild strikes but Gehrig uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Berry has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Berry throws a combination that misses
and Berry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Gehrig.
Gehrig misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gehrig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gehrig plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Berry is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Oh Berry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Berry is breathing heavily.
Berry throws a combination that misses
and Gehrig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gehrig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cal Gehrig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gehrig clinches with his opponent.
Berry seems to have got his legs back now.
Gehrig breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gehrig forces Berry back against the cage and clinches.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but Berry has him pressed against the cage.
Berry prevents Gehrig from breaking the clinch.
Berry prevents Gehrig from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gehrig as Berry tries to tie him up.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berry has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but Berry won't allow it.
Berry leaning against his opponent.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
Berry looking to slow down the pace here.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but Berry won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gehrig wants to break the clinch but can't.
Berry keeps control of Gehrig as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berry has him pressed against the cage.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gehrig wants to get back to striking at distance but Berry won't allow it.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but Berry keeps him there for the moment.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig breaks from the clinch.
Berry throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Berry really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gehrig misses with a series of wild punches.
Gehrig listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gehrig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gehrig keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Berry misses with a double jab
and Gehrig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gehrig bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Berry walks into a stiff left hand from Gehrig.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Gehrig dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Berry clobbers Gehrig with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gehrig swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Berry counters with a nice uppercut.
Gehrig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck for Berry with that takedown attempt.
Gehrig misses with a head kick.
Gehrig scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gehrig lands a head kick!
Berry fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gehrig manages to avoid it.
A head kick from Gehrig lands but Berry takes it in his stride.
Berry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gehrig counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Berry is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Berry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gehrig counters with a head kick. That will keep Berry thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gehrig lands the left hand.
Gehrig takes the fight into the clinch.
Gehrig wants to break free but Berry has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry stalling in the clinch but Gehrig improves position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Gehrig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gehrig breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gehrig throws a nice looking combination but Berry bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gehrig throws a combination. Berry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Berry wants to clinch
and Gehrig counters with a head kick. That will keep Berry thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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.
Berry lands an overhand right.
Gehrig walks into a stiff left hand from Berry.
The fighters circle momentarily. Berry darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A lazy left from Gehrig finds it's target.
Berry closes the distance but Gehrig moves to the side
and Gehrig counters with a nice uppercut.
Berry tries to clinch
and Berry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Berry misses with the combination.
Gehrig throws a left and a right that both miss
and Berry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gehrig scores with a jab to the head.
Gehrig with a jab.
Berry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A combination from Gehrig does no damage.
Gehrig throws a sloppy head kick and Berry moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry tries to clinch but Gehrig moves away
and Gehrig counters with a nice leg kick.
Gehrig swats away the attempt to clinch by Berry.
Berry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gehrig moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gehrig gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gehrig is trying to break free.
Berry taking a breather.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but Berry has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but Berry keeps him there for the moment.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berry has him pressed against the cage.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but Berry keeps him there for the moment.
Gehrig manages to break the clinch.
Berry throws a series of punches but Gehrig moves out of range.
Berry misses with a hook. Gehrig ducked under it nicely.
Berry fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cal Gehrig showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gehrig stuffs the takedown.
Gehrig misses with a double jab.
Cal Gehrig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gehrig misses with a wild combination.
Gehrig lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Berry misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gehrig counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gehrig.
Gehrig is trying to break the clinch but Berry has him pressed against the cage.
Gehrig is looking to break free of the clinch but Berry has double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gehrig wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Berry has him pressed against the cage.
Gehrig wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gehrig wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berry tries to stall but Gehrig uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gehrig breaks from the clinch.
Berry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gehrig counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Berry shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gehrig as he avoids it easily.
Gehrig is looking to slow Berry down with leg kicks.
Gehrig tries a head kick but it misses.
Gehrig jabs at Berry's body.
Gehrig scores with a head kick.
Berry closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gehrig holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berry trying to stall but Gehrig improves his position.
Gehrig has had enough of the clinch but Berry keeps him there for the moment.
Mark Berry has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gehrig can't break the clinch.
Gehrig is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Berry tries to score a body lock takedown but Gehrig shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Berry. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gehrig breaks from the clinch.
Gehrig tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Berry tries to clinch but Gehrig moves away
and Gehrig counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gehrig.
Berry is trying to break the clinch but Gehrig has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berry is trying to maintain a safe position but Gehrig gets an underhook and turns Berry into the cage.
Gehrig breaks the clinch.
Berry wants to clinch but Gehrig slips to the side
and Berry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gehrig with a hook.
Berry throws a series of strikes that have Gehrig backpedaling.
Berry throws a big shot that misses.
Gehrig throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Berry.
Nice takedown defense from Gehrig. No joy for Berry on that attempt.
Berry stalks Gehrig and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gehrig's face. Gehrig staggers backwards, shaken.
Berry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gehrig counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Berry darts in trying to clinch
and Gehrig makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
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.
Jab by Gehrig.
Berry shoots in but Gehrig avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Berry closes the distance but Gehrig moves to the side
and Gehrig counters with a three punch combo that has Berry backing up. Berry nods at Gehrig to acknowledge the strikes.
Berry tries to clinch but Gehrig moves away
and Gehrig counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gehrig showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Berry.
Berry misses with a combination
and Gehrig counters with a body kick that stops Berry in his tracks momentarily.
Berry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gehrig counters with a left and a right that stings Berry.
Berry shoots in and drives through. Gehrig sprawls well.
Berry tries to clinch but Gehrig moves away
and Gehrig counters with a big head kick but Berry shrugs it off.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berry throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gehrig's waist but Gehrig gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Berry off to one side.
Gehrig moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Cal Gehrig is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Berry throws a combination that misses
and Gehrig counters with a series of strikes. Berry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Berry throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gehrig counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cal Gehrig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gehrig 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... Cal Gehrig!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between joe gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zac Edge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). joe gracie had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, joe gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zac Edge!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
gracie closes this distance looking for a takedown but Edge circles away.
gracie looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Edge lands a nice hook to gracie's body. gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
gracie has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edge tries to clinch but gracie moves out of range.
Edge has his takedown stuffed
and gracie counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Edge!
Edge wants to control but gracie is having none of it.
Edge prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Edge sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Edge punching from the bottom.
Edge gets back to full guard.
Edge manages to escape and get back to his feet.
gracie drops his hands momentarily and Edge takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Edge fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edge looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Edge misses with the combination.
Edge lands with a shot to the body.
Edge ducks down and throws a hook to the body but gracie moves away.
gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Edge swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edge misses with a jab, cross combination.
Edge lands a with a good body shot.
Edge tries to clinch up.
gracie tries for a takedown but Edge circles away easily
and Edge counters with a body kick that stops gracie in his tracks momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edge.
Edge clobbers gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edge stuns gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Edge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edge misses with a wild body shot.
Edge fails to land with a series of punches.
Edge tries to clinch up but gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Edge as he connects with a hook.
Zac Edge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edge misses with a few strikes there.
Edge throws a right and a left that both miss.
gracie closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Edge to the mat! Edge manages to get full guard.
Edge pushes gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Edge misses with a wild combination.
Edge moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
gracie ducks under a wild hook from Edge.
No joy there for Edge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Edge throws a nice looking combination but gracie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
gracie looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
gracie stops Edge from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Edge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
gracie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
gracie looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Edge passes into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edge stands up.
gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Edge counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edge works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Edge.
gracie needs to keep his hands up - Edge had a free shot at his head there.
Edge will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Edge swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by gracie.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Edge misses with a body shot.
Edge misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zac Edge dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Edge throws a right and a left that gracie avoids nicely.
gracie fails with the takedown.
Edge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but gracie moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Edge.
Edge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edge fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edge lands a nice shot that snaps gracie's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edge scores with a jab to the body.
Edge lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Edge throws a one two combo.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Edge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and gracie counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Edge's guard now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
gracie wants to pass the guard but Edge is keeping the position.
Edge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Edge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Edge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Edge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
gracie advances to half guard.
gracie is working for a kimura but Edge is defending it quite comfortably.
gracie tries to pass to full mount but Edge defends it.
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.
Edge trying to control from the bottom.
Edge is refusing to be controlled, as gracie sits in half guard.
Edge works his way to full guard. Good work.
Edge wriggles free and stands up.
gracie drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
gracie advances to mount.
gracie fails to advance to Edge's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You get the feeling that Edge really doesn't like being in this position too much.
gracie is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Edge has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Edge!
Edge looking to pass the guard.
gracie controls Edge momentarily but Edge frees himself.
gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Edge passes into half guard.
gracie wants to get back to full guard.
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.
gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Edge misses with the combination.
gracie shoots in and bounces Edge off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
gracie looking to pass the guard.
Edge pushes gracie off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
joe gracie dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Edge closes the distance looking to clinch
and gracie counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Edge tries to roll over but gracie keeps him under control.
gracie is pressing down on Edge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Edge is holding on for now.
gracie is tying to control. Edge wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Edge tries to kick gracie off but gracie keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Edge defends it well.
gracie trying to control from Edge's half guard. Edge has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Edge pushes gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edge gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Edge tries to break the clinch but gracie is controlling the position.
Edge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edge bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps gracie's head backwards.
gracie dodges the punch combination from Edge.
Edge lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Edge pinned against the cage. Edge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Edge misses with a combination
and gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Edge controlling the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
gracie stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Edge to get to his feet.
gracie tries for a takedown but Edge circles away easily
and Edge makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
gracie drives through with a takedown into guard.
gracie forces his way into half guard.
Edge looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edge kicks off gracie and gets to his feet.
gracie looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for joe gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edge swinging wilding here.
gracie fails with the takedown
enabling Edge to counter with a crisp jab.
gracie looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Edge is fending him off so far but gracie persists. Nope, Edge circles away and we're back to standing.
Edge lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Edge lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as gracie backs up against the cage.
A jab from Edge finds it's way through gracie's defenses.
gracie looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Edge!
gracie pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Edge tries to reverse the position but gracie maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
joe gracie overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Edge prevents gracie from taking his back.
gracie swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Edge is now in gracie's guard. A big mistake from gracie there, giving up the dominant position!
gracie wants to improve his position but instead Edge has moved into half guard.
Edge is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
gracie actively working from the bottom here.
Edge prevents gracie from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
joe gracie showed his dominance in that final round.
I think gracie has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... joe gracie!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Christian Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emilio EsteveZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drake kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Travis Porter - All the Way Turnt Up. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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175 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Christian Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emilio EsteveZ!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake throws a quick inside leg kick.
EsteveZ fails with an attempt to clinch.
EsteveZ throws a right hand that Drake ducks under and follows up with a left that Drake also avoids with ease.
EsteveZ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some wild striking there from EsteveZ.
EsteveZ throws a series of punches but Drake moves out of range.
EsteveZ tries for a takedown but Drake sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Drake avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
EsteveZ looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No luck for EsteveZ with that takedown attempt.
EsteveZ looks to throw the jab but Drake is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
EsteveZ misses with a two punch combination.
EsteveZ misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drake scores a takedown into full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
EsteveZ is bucking up trying to escape but Drake cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Drake is landing with some decent strikes but EsteveZ is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Drake controlling the pace for now.
Drake has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of EsteveZ's face.
Drake tries to control but EsteveZ wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
EsteveZ is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
EsteveZ wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Drake.
Drake lands a nice shot to the head.
Drake controlling his opponent.
Drake looking to secure an arm triangle but EsteveZ defends it well.
Drake throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
EsteveZ swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
EsteveZ is looking to get to half guard.
Drake blocks EsteveZ's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Drake looking to control but EsteveZ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Drake'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.
Drake with the ground and pound from mount.
Drake looking to control but EsteveZ is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
EsteveZ is desperately trying to improve his position but Drake has a good base and remains in mount.
EsteveZ wants to control but Drake is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Drake dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
EsteveZ misses with a few strikes there.
A punch combination from EsteveZ misses.
EsteveZ tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drake keeps the fight on the outside.
Drake closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Drake is looking to take a break and control but EsteveZ is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
EsteveZ looking for a sweep but Drake has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is working for a guillotine from mount but EsteveZ frees his head quite easily.
EsteveZ regains half guard.
EsteveZ is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Drake pulls his head out easily.
EsteveZ is not content to let Drake control the position.
EsteveZ is defending against the submission attempts here by Drake.
That's two 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.
EsteveZ is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
EsteveZ avoiding Drake 's attempts to control his hands.
EsteveZ softening up his opponent with strikes here.
EsteveZ looking for the choke but no joy.
Drake trying to control the hands but EsteveZ won't let him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
EsteveZ looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
EsteveZ is trying to stick to Drake's back but Drake is turning into EsteveZ. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in EsteveZ's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Drake.
EsteveZ has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
EsteveZ working for a triangle but Drake defends it easily.
EsteveZ is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
EsteveZ has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drake can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drake connects with a couple of short punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drake is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
EsteveZ utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Emilio EsteveZ will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
EsteveZ misses with a takedown attempt
and Drake counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
EsteveZ doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
EsteveZ keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Drake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
EsteveZ has an active guard here but Drake has managed to pass into half guard.
Christian Drake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
EsteveZ trying to control but Drake postures up.
Drake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and EsteveZ defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake controlling the pace.
EsteveZ takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down EsteveZ for as long as he can get away with.
Drake trying to control the action but EsteveZ is working from the bottom.
Drake winds up and cracks EsteveZ with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Drake is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and EsteveZ defends it well.
Drake is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Christian Drake just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Drake dodges the punch combination from EsteveZ.
EsteveZ tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Drake counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
EsteveZ wants to control but Drake is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
EsteveZ wants to control the action here but instead Drake manages to pass to full mount!
Drake is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but EsteveZ is surviving well by controlling Drake's body position as best he can.
EsteveZ is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
EsteveZ manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Drake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
EsteveZ has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Drake. Oh but EsteveZ has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Drake goes limp - he's gone! EsteveZ jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:01 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Emilio EsteveZ!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Friedrich Hayek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Trigonometry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedrich Hayek has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Friedrich Hayek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Trigonometry!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trigonometry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trigonometry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hayek.
Trigonometry misses with a straight left.
Trigonometry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hayek circles away.
Hayek lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hayek with a nice cross.
Trigonometry takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Trigonometry is rocked!
Hayek lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Friedrich Hayek!
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