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TDC 37: de Silva vs. Martin PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Nash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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286 lbs
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329 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mo Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Nash!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nash misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters circle momentarily. Nash darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Mo Lewis has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lewis is defended easily by Nash.
Lewis clinches up against the cage.
Nash swings wildly with an uppercut but Lewis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Nash fails to land.
Lewis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nash pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nash has a couple of punches blocked by Lewis.
Nash can't find room to land a body shot as Lewis controls the action.
Nash fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nash looking to stall.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Nash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
Lewis turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Nash wants to get back to his feet but Lewis drags him back down.
Lewis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nash keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws an elbow but Nash slips to the side and avoids it well.
Nash wants to get back to his feet but Lewis drags him back down.
Nash is not content to let Lewis control the position.
Lewis is trying to get an arm triangle but Nash is defending well.
Nash wants to get back to his feet but Lewis is dominant here and he's now got Nash's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nash trying to get back to his feet but Lewis is in full control for now.
Lewis tries to get the hooks in deep but Nash pushed the leg off.
Nash trying to get back to his feet but Lewis is in full control for now.
Lewis controlling from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash is trying to stand back up.
Lewis has Nash flattened out and is raining down punches.
Nash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lewis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lewis biding his time, controlling Nash.
Lewis tightening his grip on Nash, looking for the choke.
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.
Nash staying busy and making it hard for Lewis to control.
Nash controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin Nash will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mo Lewis's cut.
That's time! Lewis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Lewis shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lewis showed some decent athleticism there.
Lewis wants to control but Nash is keeping him busy.
Nash looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lewis is trying to control. Nash wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lewis passes to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nash is looking to escape.
Lewis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mo Lewis just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Nice sprawl there from Nash as Lewis shoots in.
Lewis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nash is fending him off so far but Lewis persists. Nope, Nash circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nash tries to clinch
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nash won't be happy with that.
Nash is not content to let Lewis control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash wants to get back to his feet but Lewis drags him back down.
Lewis throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Nash works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nash tries to kick Lewis off but Lewis keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lewis is just content to waste time from the top position. Nash takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Nash is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nash keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nash closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lewis counters with a shoot takedown. Nash fights it but they end up in guard.
Lewis gets to his feet - Nash follows without any prompting.
Mo Lewis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nash slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nash wants to clinch but Lewis slips to the side
and Lewis holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nash lands an uppercut.
Nash tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis being controlled against the cage.
Nash lands with a right to the head.
Nash is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Nash throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lewiss head.
A shot in the inside from Nash.
Nash misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nash misses with the head strike.
Nash gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nash scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nash lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nash pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nash lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nash lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Nash on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Lewis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mo Lewis's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nash looks to land a body kick but Lewis moved away.
Nash tries to clinch but Lewis is having none of it.
Nash tries to clinch but Lewis moves out of range.
Nash fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nash misses with a head kick.
Nash throws a lazy right hand but Lewis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lewis gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lewis lands a hook that snaps the head of Nash backwards.
Nash prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nash digs a right hand underneath Lewis's ribcage. Lewis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lewis has had enough of the clinch but Nash keeps him there for the moment.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nash.
Nash lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nash lands a nice uppercut.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Nash won't allow it.
Nash is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nash misses with a punch on the inside.
Nash swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nash is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lewis is keeping busy.
Nash lands a right hand.
Lewis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nash smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lewis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A combination from Nash does no damage.
Nash misses with a wild combination.
Nash blocks a head kick by Lewis.
Nash throws a combination that misses
and Lewis counters by moving into the clinch.
Lewis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nash gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nash trying to control the position but instead, Lewis has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nash into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nash lands an uppercut.
Nash scores with a shot to the side of Lewis's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lewis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lewis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lewis tries to pull guard but Nash holds him up against the cage and eventually Lewis drops back down to his feet.
Nash looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nash lands a body punch.
Nash lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lewis blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nash fails to land.
Nash working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nash lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lewis.
A left hand lands to the body for Nash.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Nash scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nash throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A right handed body shot lands from Nash.
Nash misses with an elbow strike.
Nash missing with knees to the body.
Nash lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nash lands a shot to the body.
Nash makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kevin Nash seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nash stalls.
A shot in the inside from Nash.
Nash pushes Lewis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nash lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lewis backwards.
Nash gets through Lewis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lewis jumps guard and drags Nash to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lewis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis has a closed guard, preventing Nash from standing up.
Lewis working a defensive guard here.
Nash wants to get up but he can't break Lewis's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Lewis controls Nash momentarily but Nash frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nash tries to stand but Lewis is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Nash comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Nash 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... Kevin Nash!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Lashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vitor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitor Belfort is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
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130 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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, Bobby Lashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Belfort!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Belfort misses the target.
Lashley misses with the combination.
Lashley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Belfort!
Lashley lands a heavy elbow.
Lashley will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belfort is trying to stand.
Lashley trying to control but Belfort is having none of it.
Belfort tries to hold on but Lashley postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lashley working for a submission but Belfort is keeping him at bay.
Belfort is trying desperately to improve position.
Belfort tries to hold on but Lashley pushes him away.
Belfort is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lashley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belfort is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Belfort working to try and regain half guard.
Lashley with good strikes from the mount here!
Lashley is going olschool here, as he tries to force Belfort to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belfort shrugs it off.
Belfort tries to lock up and control but Lashley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lashley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belfort is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to lock up and control but Lashley gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Belfort is trying desperately to improve position.
Belfort tries to hold on but Lashley pushes him away.
Belfort wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lashley.
Lashley can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Belfort is looking to escape.
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.
Lashley is going olschool here, as he tries to force Belfort to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Belfort shrugs it off.
Lashley is breathing heavily.
Belfort tries to reverse the position but Lashley maintains control.
Lashley is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Belfort has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Belfort!
Belfort would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Lashley 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.
Lashley clinches.
Lashley breaks the clinch.
Lashley shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belfort sprawls well. Belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lashley gets slowly back to his feet.
Good shot there by Belfort.
Belfort ducks under a wild hook from Lashley.
Belfort displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lashley.
Belfort throws a left that rocks Lashley and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Belfort dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Lashley regain composure!
Lashley is rocked!
It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort stands up and beckons Lashley to his feet.
Oh Lashley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Belfort throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lashley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lashley seems to have got his legs back now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Belfort can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lashley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Belfort wants to get back to his feet but Lashley is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort pulls Lashley in close to prevent any damage.
Belfort looking to control.
Lashley gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Belfort lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lashley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Belfort throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Belfort looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lashley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Belfort cracks Lashley with an open hand slap.
Lashley takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Belfort thuds his shin into the meat of Lashley's side.
Lashley checks the leg kick.
Belfort throws out a powerful jab.
Belfort dips to his left and cracks Lashley with an uppercut!
Belfort misses with an uppercut. Lashley saw that one coming.
Vitor Belfort seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lashley drops his hands momentarily and Belfort takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lashley tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belfort paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Belfort.
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Lashley ducks down to avoid it.
Belfort throws out a loose jab but Lashley uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Belfort punishes Lashley's body with a nice straight punch.
Bobby Lashley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lashley fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Lashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley throws a left and a right that both miss
and Belfort counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Belfort throws a looping overhand right but Lashley ducks down to avoid it.
A shot to de liver by Belfort. Beautiful body shot.
Belfort misses with a series of wild punches.
Belfort throws a right and a left that Lashley avoids nicely.
Belfort misses with a combination
and Lashley counters with a straight right hand.
Belfort keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A decent looking cross lands there for Belfort.
Belfort misses with a low kick.
Lashley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Belfort counter with a right hand.
Lashley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Belfort swivels and escapes.
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.
Lashley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Belfort moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Belfort scores with a nice head shot.
Lashley lands the left hand.
Belfort throws out a leg kick but Lashley moves out of range and Belfort only half commits.
Belfort lands a with a good body shot.
Lashley moves in looking to clinch but Belfort pushes him off.
Belfort is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lashley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lashley tries to clinch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort throws and low kick but Lashley moves out of range easily.
Lashley closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Belfort swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Belfort slaps away a takedown attempt from Lashley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lashley looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vitor Belfort showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Lashley's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Belfort slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lashley shoots in for a double leg but Belfort sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Lashley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A low kick from Belfort misses
so Lashley counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lashley trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Lashley won't allow Belfort to sweep him here.
Lashley trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Lashley wanted to stand there but Belfort had control of the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort looking for a sweep. Not yet Belfort, not yet.
Belfort utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belfort is looking to stand up but Lashley isn't so interested in that idea.
Lashley postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Belfort is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lashley, into his guard.
Lashley throws his legs up looking for a submission but Belfort uses it to pass to side control.
Belfort really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lashley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lashley is looking to regain half guard here but Belfort keeps moving and retains side control.
Lashley being controlled for a moment.
Belfort prevents Lashley from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lashley tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Belfort wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Belfort staying calm.
Lashley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
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.
Lashley is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Belfort lands a glancing blow to the side of Lashley's head.
Belfort lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Belfort throws a leg kick but Lashley sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Belfort, right into the meat.
Belfort lands a nice shot that snaps Lashley's head back.
Vitor Belfort seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Belfort connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vitor Belfort.
I think Belfort 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... Vitor Belfort!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cal Gehrig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Natonni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cal Gehrig!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul Natonni!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natonni throws out a loose jab but Gehrig uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gehrig scores with a shot to the body.
Gehrig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Natonni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Natonni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice combination there by Gehrig.
Gehrig looks to land a combination but Natonni avoids it well.
Natonni throws a shot to the body.
Gehrig misses with a two punch combination.
A clash of legs there as Natonni blocks the low kick.
Gehrig looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Natonni throws a leg kick but Gehrig sees it coming and moves out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gehrig.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Natonni.
Gehrig chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Natonni can pounce on him.
Gehrig is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Natonni throws an overhand right that lands on Gehrig's shoulder, as Gehrig tries to avoid the shot.
Gehrig throws a right and a left that Natonni avoids nicely.
Natonni blocks a leg kick.
Gehrig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gehrig takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Natonni throws a lazy right hand but Gehrig sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natonni dodges the punch combination from Gehrig.
Natonni just misses with a punch to the body.
Natonni swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Natonni.
Gehrig walks into a straight right hand from Natonni.
Gehrig doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gehrig uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natonni.
A combination from Gehrig does no damage.
Natonni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cal Gehrig seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Natonni lands the left hand.
A slow jab from Natonni misses its intended target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Natonni.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Natonni is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gehrig.
Gehrig misses with a kick to the body.
Gehrig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Natonni moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gehrig attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig is looking to land body kicks.
A jab from Natonni misses.
Natonni wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Natonni throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gehrig sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Natonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natonni misses with a hook.
Gehrig keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gehrig lands a jab to Natonni's midsection.
Gehrig throws a series of punches but Natonni moves out of range.
Gehrig throws a leg kick but Natonni sees it coming and moves out of range.
No joy there for Gehrig, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Natonni throws a hook but Gehrig avoids it easily.
Gehrig misses with a wild combination.
Natonni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Natonni with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natonni moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Natonni throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Natonni tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gehrig was well out of range. Poor timing from Natonni.
A clash of legs there as Natonni blocks the low kick.
Gehrig shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Natonni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Natonni misses the target.
Natonni steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gehrig. That one must have hurt.
Natonni takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gehrig is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Natonni.
Gehrig checks a leg kick nicely.
Gehrig throws a nice looking combination but Natonni bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gehrig misses with a series of wild punches.
Gehrig tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Natonni is able to avoid easily.
Natonni bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gehrig's head.
Gehrig is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gehrig ducks into an uppercut from Natonni and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Natonni!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and damian bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, damian bain!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Johnson sprawls well. Johnson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. bain gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
bain shoots in and drives through. Johnson sprawls well.
bain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Johnson as he avoids it easily.
Brad Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of damian bain.
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from bain.
bain shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but bain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
bain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but bain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
bain fails with a takedown attempt.
bain takes one to the chin there.
bain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but bain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
bain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, bain has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
bain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
bain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but bain is one step ahead there.
bain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and bain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
bain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Johnson is keeping the position for now.
Johnson has his feet on bain's thighs here. He's pushed bain off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! bain screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Brad Johnson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Shepard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Morgan Priest (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Shepard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morgan Priest!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Priest misses with a series of wild punches.
Shepard is looking to clinch but Priest is avoiding it.
Shepard takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shepard shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Priest avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Priest moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Gabriel Shepard has been cut.
Priest clinches with his opponent.
A body shot lands from Priest.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Priest.
Shepard is breathing heavily.
Priest is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Priest breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Priest knocks Shepard out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Morgan Priest!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Fury!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Tyson Fury has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fury looks for a takedown but bain sprawls well.
A shot to de liver by bain. Beautiful body shot.
Fury looks gassed!
bain stuffs the takedown.
bain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
bain drops Fury with a beautiful combination! Fury stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - bain is looking for the KO!
Fury is rocked!
Fury takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fury leaves his chin hanging out and bain seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Fury crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tim bain!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chrisi Kay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julian The Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Fury is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: BooM. Chrisi Kay could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Julian The Fury's chin.
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196 lbs
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chrisi Kay!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Julian The Fury!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Fury tries to clinch but Kay is having none of it.
The Fury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by The Fury. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of The Fury.
It looks like Chrisi Kay has been cut.
The Fury throws a push kick but Kay slaps the foot to one side.
The Fury gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Fury is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kay takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
The Fury trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kay looking to pass the guard.
Kay preventing the sweep.
Kay postures up and lands a big shot to The Fury's brow.
The Fury working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kay.
Kay tries to free his leg and advance position but The Fury is retaining full guard.
The Fury doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
The Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kay darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The Fury tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Kay throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kay is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Fury is just riding it out for now. Kay eventually gives up the hold.
The Fury is looking to control Kay's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can The Fury avoid being mounted?
Kay prevents The Fury from standing back up.
Kay is keen to just control but The Fury is a slippery customer.
Kay is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
The Fury throws a nice looking combination but Kay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Fury throws a nice looking combination but Kay bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The Fury looks gassed!
Kay shoots in looking for a takedown. The Fury tries to sprawl out of it but Kay keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. The Fury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The Fury throws a push kick but Kay slaps the foot to one side.
The Fury looks to land a combination but Kay avoids it well.
Kay circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Fury throws a push kick but Kay slaps the foot to one side.
The Fury moves in looking to clinch but Kay pushes him off.
The Fury throws a jab but it's blocked by Kay.
Some wild striking there from The Fury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kay shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Kay was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
A nice elbow there by Kay.
Kay looking to finish The Fury with some ground and pound. This is bad for The Fury!
Kay breaks from The Fury's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kay is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kay lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kay takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kay jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but The Fury manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The Fury is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kay's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Fury tries to get to full guard but Kay has control of the leg.
Kay is looking for a kimura here.
Kay is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The Fury tries to roll over but Kay keeps him under control.
Kay has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kay is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Kay extends the arm and The Fury is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chrisi Kay!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Sponseller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Ocho Cinco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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225 lbs
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255 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Sponseller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chad Ocho Cinco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ocho Cinco tries to bum rush Sponseller with a series of wild strikes but Sponseller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ocho Cinco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sponseller circles away.
Ocho Cinco tries to bum rush Sponseller with a series of wild strikes but Sponseller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sponseller connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sponseller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ocho Cinco.
Ocho Cinco throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Sponseller checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ocho Cinco motions for Sponseller to come forward. Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ocho Cinco looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sponseller is fending him off so far but Ocho Cinco persists. Nope, Sponseller circles away and we're back to standing.
Jay Sponseller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chad Ocho Cinco.
Ocho Cinco shoots for a double leg takedown but Sponseller sprawls well. He's pushed Ocho Cinco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sponseller scores with a decent looking hook.
Ocho Cinco throws a nice looking combination but Sponseller bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A good leg kick by Sponseller.
Ocho Cinco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ocho Cinco looks gassed!
Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick
letting Sponseller counter with a right hand.
Ocho Cinco gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Sponseller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ocho Cinco throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sponseller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ocho Cinco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sponseller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Sponseller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ocho Cinco.
Sponseller could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Sponseller throws a series of punches but Ocho Cinco moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Sponseller.
Sponseller throws a combination. Ocho Cinco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ocho Cinco has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ocho Cinco there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jay Sponseller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ocho Cinco has his takedown stuffed
and Sponseller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ocho Cinco's knee momentarily.
Sponseller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Chad Ocho Cinco has been cut.
Sponseller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocho Cinco.
Sponseller fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ocho Cinco.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sponseller scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ocho Cinco throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sponseller counters with a nice leg kick.
Chad Ocho Cinco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Sponseller.
Sponseller throws a combination. Ocho Cinco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jab by Sponseller.
Ocho Cinco is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sponseller is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Ocho Cinco.
Ocho Cinco is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sponseller.
Ocho Cinco throws a combination that misses
and Sponseller counters with a two punch combo.
Sponseller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sponseller scores with a hook.
Sponseller lands with a nice combination. Ocho Cinco backs away looking to recover.
Sponseller connects with a right hand. Ocho Cinco shakes it off.
Sponseller is working the combinations to good effect here.
Good leg kick by Sponseller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller cracks Ocho Cinco with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sponseller scores with a nice head shot.
Sponseller works over Ocho Cinco's head and body with a nice combination.
Sponseller misses with a two punch combination.
Sponseller scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sponseller throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A combination from Sponseller does no damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ocho Cinco takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ocho Cinco wants to clinch but Sponseller slips to the side
and Sponseller counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Sponseller dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Ocho Cinco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ocho Cinco takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ocho Cinco throws a lazy head kick
and Sponseller connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick
and Sponseller counters with a nice uppercut.
An inside leg kick lands from Sponseller.
Sponseller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ocho Cinco with a poor takedown
and Sponseller counters with a nice uppercut.
Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sponseller makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
No joy there for Sponseller, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ocho Cinco might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Sponseller has got the better of the exchanges.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sponseller, right into the meat.
Ocho Cinco is breathing heavily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sponseller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sponseller throws a right hand that Ocho Cinco ducks under and follows up with a left that Ocho Cinco also avoids with ease.
Ocho Cinco takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sponseller throws a combination. Ocho Cinco tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ocho Cinco avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jay Sponseller is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sponseller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ocho Cinco circles away quickly and effectively.
A low kick from Ocho Cinco is predictable there
and Sponseller counters with a low kick, right behind Ocho Cinco 's knee.
A punch combination from Sponseller misses.
Sponseller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ocho Cinco. That did some damage!
Sponseller lands a two punch combo.
Ocho Cinco has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller thumps Ocho Cinco with a low kick.
Ocho Cinco takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sponseller's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Sponseller duly obliges.
Sponseller lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sponseller scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sponseller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Sponseller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ocho Cinco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sponseller lands with a cross.
Jay Sponseller is winning the standup battle so far.
A lazy left from Sponseller finds it's target.
Sponseller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sponseller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller looks to land a combination. Ocho Cinco sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sponseller stalks Ocho Cinco and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ocho Cinco's face. Ocho Cinco staggers backwards, shaken.
Sponseller throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sponseller is looking to slow Ocho Cinco down with leg kicks.
Sponseller cracks the inside of Ocho Cinco's front leg.
Sponseller with a jab.
Sponseller throws a series of punches but Ocho Cinco moves out of range.
Sponseller is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ocho Cinco can do to turn this around?
Ocho Cinco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sponseller.
Sponseller scoring well with a low kick there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sponseller scoring well with a low kick there.
Sponseller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sponseller throws a series of punches but Ocho Cinco avoids them all with ease.
Sponseller fails to land with a series of punches.
Ocho Cinco walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sponseller works over Ocho Cinco's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ocho Cinco misses with a takedown attempt
and Sponseller counters with a three punch combo that has Ocho Cinco backing up. Ocho Cinco nods at Sponseller to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ocho Cinco walks into a straight right hand from Sponseller.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Sponseller dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chad Ocho Cinco's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Sponseller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sponseller works over Ocho Cinco's head and body with a nice combination.
Ocho Cinco swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sponseller counters with a thumping low kick.
Ocho Cinco takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sponseller lands a glancing blow to the side of Ocho Cinco's head.
Ocho Cinco throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sponseller counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ocho Cinco showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sponseller.
Sponseller misses with a wild combination.
Ocho Cinco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ocho Cinco misses with a combination
and Sponseller counters with a series of strikes. Ocho Cinco will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sponseller swinging wilding here.
Sponseller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sponseller clobbers Ocho Cinco with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Good leg kick by Sponseller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sponseller feints and as Ocho Cinco raises his hands in defense, Sponseller changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sponseller wants to pass the guard but Ocho Cinco is keeping the position.
Sponseller gets to his feet. Ocho Cinco looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ocho Cinco darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sponseller connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sponseller throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sponseller lands a jab to the head.
Ocho Cinco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Sponseller. Sponseller obviously looking to wear him down.
Sponseller misses with a two punch combination.
Ocho Cinco shoots and misses
and Sponseller counters with a leg kick.
Ocho Cinco tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sponseller misses with a few strikes there.
Sponseller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocho Cinco.
Sponseller tries to bum rush Ocho Cinco with a series of wild strikes but Ocho Cinco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sponseller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocho Cinco.
Sponseller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ocho Cinco. That did some damage!
Sponseller fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Danga de danga de dang - Sponseller scores with a four punch combination!
Sponseller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ocho Cinco tries for a takedown but Sponseller circles away easily
and Sponseller counters with a left and a right that stings Ocho Cinco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Sponseller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sponseller lands with a cross.
Sponseller scores with a nice head shot.
A nice combination there by Sponseller.
A punch combination from Sponseller misses.
Sponseller throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sponseller turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sponseller lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chad Ocho Cinco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sponseller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ocho Cinco.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Sponseller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sponseller has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Sponseller!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Ban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Ray White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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300 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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295 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Omar Ban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Ray White!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Dale Ray White has been cut.
Ban throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck White on the side of the head.
White missing with a left hand there. Ban was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ban knocks White to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
White is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White tries to bench press Ban off him but Ban keeps the position.
White is still in real trouble! Can Ban finish him?
Ban will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
White seems to have recovered his senses.
White manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
White is pressing down on Ban's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ban is holding on for now.
White sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ban defending well though.
White is trying to control. Ban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
White thows a huge punch but Ban dodges it nicely.
Ban missing with punches from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White takes a kick to the side of the head.
That has opened up Dale Ray White's cut even more.
White shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ban is trying to defend but White finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
White has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
White throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White working the head and body with strikes.
Ban avoiding damage under a succession of punches from White.
Ban is trying to stand back up but White is controlling him
White blocks the strikes from Ban.
White missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ban is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ban looks for the body kick but White saw that one coming.
White moves out of range as Ban strikes.
White shoots in looking for a takedown. Ban tries to sprawl out of it but White keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ban manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ban keeps White at a distance using the push kick.
White has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ban.
White looks gassed!
Ban lands a head kick that stumbles White and the fighters go to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban throwing strikes from guard but White blocks nicely.
Ban stopping the sweep attempt from White.
Ban is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
White is trying to control the position but Ban postures up.
Ban throwing strikes but missing.
Ban working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of White's head.
Ban knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for White on the ground.
White 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.
Ban wants to stand but White has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ban with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ban throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as White works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. White is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if White can do anything to dispel that myth.
White looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
White throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Ban throws a big right hand that misses.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Omar Ban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ban moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Ban swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ban lands a front kick.
Ban throws a nice head kick!
The cut above Dale Ray White's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ban misses with a head kick.
Ban throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Dale Ray White's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Ban scores with a head kick.
Omar Ban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ban throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dale Ray White's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Omar Ban!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luca de Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luca de Silva!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Martin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
de Silva throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
James Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin throws a right and a left that de Silva avoids nicely.
de Silva misses with a double jab
and de Silva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from de Silva.
Martin gets the takedown into side control.
de Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Martin.
de Silva is trying to improve his position.
Martin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, de Silva has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin wants to control but de Silva is keeping him busy.
Martin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by de Silva, who protects the arm well.
de Silva can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
de Silva tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martin trying to control the position but de Silva is working away.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
de Silva lands a nice looking body kick.
de Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like James Martin has been cut.
de Silva looks to land a combination but Martin avoids it well.
de Silva cracks the inside of Martin's front leg.
de Silva scores with a three punch combo!
Martin looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
de Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but de Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by de Silva. de Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
de Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luca de Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
de Silva misses with a two punch combination.
An inside leg kick lands from de Silva.
de Silva misses with a head kick.
de Silva throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
de Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by de Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
de Silva clobbers Martin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
de Silva scores with a jab.
Martin is rocked!
That has opened up James Martin's cut even more.
de Silva cracks Martin with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Martin falls to his knees and de Silva doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luca de Silva!
Luca de Silva retains his welterweight title!
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