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WFC2: The Challengers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendes has chosen Flow Motion as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Mendes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab-cross combination lands for Nokea and sends Mendes crashing to the mat! Nokea follows him down to the mat - Mendes regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
It looks like Thiago Mendes has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokea is looking for a kimura here.
Mendes wants to improve his position but Nokea is controlling well.
Nokea is pressing down on Mendes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mendes is holding on for now.
Nokea is working for a kimura but Mendes is defending it quite comfortably.
Nokea is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mendes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mendes is defending against the submission attempts here by Nokea.
Mendes trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nokea is looking for a kimura here.
Mendes pushes Nokea off looking to stand but Nokea dives back in and keeps control.
Nokea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mendes wants to control but Nokea is keeping busy.
Mendes moves into full guard.
Mendes is trying to control the position but Nokea postures up.
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.
Nokea wanted to stand there but Mendes had control of the position.
Nokea has gone for a leg lock! Mendes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Nokea's guard.
Mendes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nokea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mendes has managed to get both his arms back between Nokea's legs - danger averted.
Nokea is breathing heavily.
Mendes is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nokea works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nokea has his foot on Mendes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mendes works his way back into a safe position though.
Nokea throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokea looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mendes puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mendes decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Mendes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mendes has Nokea pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nokea manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Nokea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nokea's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nokea tries to bum rush Mendes with a series of wild strikes but Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nokea throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nokea misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nokea takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Rile Nokea has been cut.
Mendes throws a right and a left that Nokea avoids nicely.
Mendes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mendes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nokea won't be happy with that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokea manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mendes's best efforts.
Nokea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes is trying to control. Nokea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mendes drops an elbow to the side of Nokea's head.
Nokea looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mendes is trying to control. Nokea wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes is nestled in close to Nokea, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nokea is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A combination from Nokea does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rile Nokea will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nokea shoots and misses
and Mendes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mendes.
Nokea jumps guard but Mendes stands there with Nokea around his waist. Nokea gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nokea tries for a takedown but Mendes manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rile Nokea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nokea tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nokea drags the fight down to the ground.
Nokea looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nokea is looking to stand up but Mendes isn't so interested in that idea.
Nokea keeping moving, preventing Mendes from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mendes pushing down on Nokea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nokea looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nokea actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Mendes lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nokea is trying to stand.
Nokea is not content to let Mendes control the position.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nokea clinches.
Nokea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mendes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nokea tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mendes smiles and moves away.
Nokea tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nokea clinches but Mendes breaks the clinch
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendes drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Mendes trying to control but Nokea is working from the bottom.
Nokea throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Mendes escapes and throws Nokea's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Nokea is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Nokea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nokea is not content to let Mendes control the position.
Mendes wants to take a breather but Nokea manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Mendes.
Nokea bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mendes's guard.
Nokea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
Nokea drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mendes dives on top into guard.
Nokea has an active guard here but Mendes has managed to pass into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea is refusing to be controlled, as Mendes sits in half guard.
Nokea tries to kick Mendes off in order to stand up. Mendes Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mendes wants to control but Nokea is keeping him busy.
Nokea gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mendes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nokea!
Nokea is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nokea decides to pull guard.
Mendes is pushing down on Nokea's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nokea is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendes has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mendes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nokea holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Mendes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Nokea is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Nokea is trying to stand but he's just given Mendes his back.
Nokea breaks Mendes's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nokea postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
Nokea has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mendes lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nokea!
Nokea throwing hammer fists to the chest of Mendes. What's that going to do exactly?
Nokea bucks Mendes off and manages to get back to his feet!
Nokea lands a jab to the nose.
Nokea closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Nokea lands in his opponent's guard.
Nokea postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendes looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mendes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Thiago Mendes has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes has a closed guard, preventing Nokea from standing up.
Nokea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokea postures up in Mendes's guard and throws a big left but Mendes blocks it.
Nokea throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nokea throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mendes on the side of the head.
Nokea moves into the clinch.
Nokea tries to pull guard but Mendes holds him up against the cage and eventually Nokea drops back down to his feet.
Nokea ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nokea no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nokea is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendes defends well.
Nokea looking for a guillotine here but Mendes defends easily.
Mendes pushing down on Nokea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nokea blocking the ground and pound attempt from Mendes.
Nokea keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nokea is looking for a sweep. Mendes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nokea actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mendes is keen to just control but Nokea is a slippery customer.
Nokea actively working from the bottom here.
Nokea wants to stand back up but Mendes manages to pass into side control.
Nokea taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mendes lands a two punch combo.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes defending well as Nokea loads up on a big left hand.
Nokea misses with a double jab
and Mendes counters with a nice body shot.
Nokea shoots and misses
and Mendes counters with a single leg into guard. Nokea didn't expect that.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendes working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rile Nokea.
I think Nokea 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 29:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Milner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson Gibson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Milner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Milner!
Gibson tries to control but Milner wriggling away.
Gibson with the ground and pound from mount.
Milner working to try and regain half guard.
Gibson wants to control the pace but Milner is squirming around nicely.
Gibson is really struggling to control Milner but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Milner tries to hold on but Gibson postures up.
Gibson unloads with some shots from mount but Milner bucks and avoids them well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Milner can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Milner tries to lock up and control but Gibson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gibson controlling from the full mount.
Gibson scoring with strikes but Milner is staying in there.
Gibson looking to control but Milner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Milner tries to buck Gibson off but he can't manage it.
Gibson controlling the position easily from mount.
Milner tries to hold on but Gibson pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milner working to try and regain half guard.
Milner is trying to reverse the position but instead Gibson has taken his back - oops!
Gibson somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Milner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gibson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gibson gets his hands free as Milner looks to control.
Gibson has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Milner! Can he survive? No! He's out! Gibson gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyson Gibson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Duke Drosey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce SilvA (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drosey comes to the cage accompanied by Trash. Duke Drosey has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Duke Drosey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Royce SilvA!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
SilvA shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Drosey as he jumps to the side.
Drosey throws a nice looking combination but SilvA bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
SilvA darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Drosey is trying to stand back up but SilvA is controlling him
SilvA is looking to advance position but Drosey won't allow it.
SilvA wants to work for an arm triangle but Drosey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Drosey is trying to get back to full guard.
Drosey trying to control here.
SilvA is taking a breather. Drosey says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
SilvA is looking for a kimura here.
SilvA wants to pass to mount but Drosey is defending the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drosey blocking the ground and pound attempt from SilvA.
SilvA working over Drosey with some ground and pound. Drosey looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
SilvA is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drosey sees it coming and defends easily.
SilvA seems to be looking for submissions.
SilvA is looking to advance position but Drosey won't allow it.
SilvA is working for a submission of some sort.
SilvA looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
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.
Drosey wants to control but SilvA passes into side.
Drosey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for SilvA on the ground.
SilvA working away.
Drosey tries to buck SilvA off but SilvA is having none of it.
SilvA tries to score with some ground and pound. Drosey controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
SilvA cracks Drosey with a big right hand but Drosey just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
SilvA tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Drosey is looking for a sweep.
Drosey is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked SilvA off and has taken his back!
Drosey wants to control but SilvA is keeping busy.
Drosey is throwing strikes by SilvA counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, SilvA regains half guard.
SilvA trying to control but Drosey postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drosey seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
SilvA instigates a clinch.
SilvA is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short body shot lands from SilvA as the two fighters clinch.
SilvA prevents Drosey from breaking the clinch.
A short right from SilvA.
SilvA scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drosey takes an elbow to the temple.
SilvA unloads a knee to the mid-section. Drosey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Drosey is breathing heavily.
SilvA is trying to trip Drosey. He has hold of a leg but Drosey is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. SilvA persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
SilvA wants to control from the top but Drosey keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
SilvA pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drosey is keeping the position for now.
SilvA passes easily into side control. Nice work.
SilvA has hold of Drosey's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Drosey tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - SilvA cranks the arm and Drosey screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Drosey, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Royce SilvA!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carrie Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carrie Price has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Carrie Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Monson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Monson wants it to stay on the feet.
Price shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Monson sprawls well. Monson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Price.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carrie Price. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monson stuffs the takedown attempt from Price. Price gets slowly back to his feet.
Monson takes the fight into the clinch.
Monson connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Monson.
Nice elbow from Monson.
Monson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Monson connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Monson.
Monson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Price drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Monson follows Price to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Monson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Your Mom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny The Badass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mom comes to the cage accompanied by Ameno by ERA. Johnny The Badass has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Solid Muay Thai
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Your Mom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny The Badass!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Badass drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Badass postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mom is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Badass, into his guard.
Mom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The Badass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mom defends well.
Mom is looking to stand up but The Badass won't let him.
The Badass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The Badass is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Mom has his hands clasped together but The Badass extends an breaks Mom's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by The Badass.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny The Badass!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Agamemnon Coon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Poczobut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Agamemnon Coon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Poczobut!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coon closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Poczobut to the mat! Poczobut manages to get full guard.
Poczobut not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Coon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Coon scoring with punches to the head and body.
Coon with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poczobut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Poczobut preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poczobut keeping full guard, as Coon tries to pass.
Coon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Coon is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Poczobut is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Coon trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poczobut wants to get back to his feet but Coon is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Coon working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coon scoring with some ground and pound.
Coon forces his way into half guard.
Poczobut looks like he's trying to stand up.
Coon not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Coon 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.
Nice strikes from Coon there.
Coon lands strikes from half guard.
Coon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Coon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Coon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Coon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poczobut has hold of Coon's hands but Coon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Coon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Coon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Coon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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. Coon connects with a nice short shot to Poczobut's temple.
Coon tries to pass to full mount but Poczobut defends it.
Poczobut is trying to stand up here but Coon is controlling him well.
Coon drops an elbow to the side of Poczobut's head.
Coon prevents Poczobut from improving his position.
Poczobut won't allow Coon to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Coon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Coon uses his free foot to push down on Poczobut's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Poczobut.
Poczobut is desperately trying to improve his position but Coon has a good base and remains in mount.
Poczobut's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Coon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poczobut's face.
Coon is landing with some decent strikes but Poczobut is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Coon has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Poczobut's face.
Coon scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Poczobut?
Coon with shots to the head and body - Poczobut looks very uncomfortable down there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poczobut in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Coon lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Coon raining down shots from the mount!
Coon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Coon is breathing heavily.
Coon is landing with some decent strikes but Poczobut is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Poczobut tries to hold on but Coon pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coon landing shots from mount.
Coon with good strikes from the mount here!
Poczobut tries to reverse the position but Coon maintains control.
Coon looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Coon scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Coon fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Coon landing shots from mount.
Coon is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Agamemnon Coon dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No luck for Coon with that takedown attempt.
Coon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Poczobut.
Coon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Coon blocks the body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Poczobut.
Coon avoids the head kick by Poczobut.
A head kick from Poczobut lands but Coon takes it in his stride.
Agamemnon Coon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Coon takes a kick to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slapping leg kick lands for Poczobut.
A head kick from Poczobut lands but Coon takes it in his stride.
Poczobut fails with an attempt to clinch.
Poczobut lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Poczobut lands a big head kick that sends Coon tumbling to the mat! Poczobut takes a step backwards and waves Coon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Coon is rocked!
Poczobut throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Coon crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jimmy Poczobut!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alecander Fein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raymond Susikasi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Susikasi's choice of entrance music: Paleface - Talonomistaja. Alecander Fein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alecander Fein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raymond Susikasi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susikasi shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fein's guard.
Susikasi won't allow Fein to sweep him here.
Fein has control of Susikasi's left arm, preventing Susikasi from doing any damage.
Susikasi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fein working for a triangle but Susikasi defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Susikasi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Susikasi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fein has escaped and now he's on top!
Susikasi looking for a guillotine here but Fein defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi keeping moving, preventing Fein from controlling successfully.
Fein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fein is working hard here to advance position.
Susikasi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fein defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Susikasi being controlled here, momentarily.
Fein looking to sit in guard and control but Susikasi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Susikasi postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Fein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Susikasi, into his guard.
Fein controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi wants to sweep here but Fein controlling him for the moment.
Susikasi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fein controls the pace.
Fein drops back looking for a leg! Susikasi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Susikasi manages to kick Fein off! Fein jumps back into Susikasi's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fein drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Susikasi dives on top into guard.
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.
Susikasi stopping the sweep attempt from Fein.
Susikasi wants to control from the top but Fein keeps moving.
Susikasi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fein controls Susikasi momentarily but Susikasi frees himself.
Susikasi passes Fein's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raymond Susikasi dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fein is looking to clinch but Susikasi is avoiding it.
Fein is trying hard to land a takedown here. Susikasi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Susikasi gets caught flat footed, as Fein shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fein drops back, looking for a kneebar! Susikasi looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Susikasi looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Susikasi!
Susikasi is chipping away with strikes.
Susikasi connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Fein some visible discomfort.
You can see the frustration on Fein's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fein avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Susikasi.
Fein regains half guard there - taking advantage of Susikasi's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Susikasi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Susikasi is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Fein reverses the position - he's now on top in Susikasi's guard.
Susikasi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Susikasi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fein is looking to clinch.
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.
Fein scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Susikasi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fein shoots and misses
and Susikasi counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Susikasi tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fein's legs.
Fein can't do much from the bottom here.
Susikasi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fein has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Susikasi but great work by Fein.
Fein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fein tries to move to mount but Susikasi blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fein trying to control the action but Susikasi is working from the bottom.
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.
Fein laying and praying for a moment but Susikasi takes advantage and regains half guard.
Susikasi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fein is keen to just control but Susikasi is a slippery customer.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Susikasi tries for a takedown but Fein circles away easily
and Fein counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Alecander Fein will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Susikasi shoots in and drives through. Fein sprawls well.
Oooh a lovely combination from Fein sends Susikasi down but not out. Fein dives into side control looking to finish.
Susikasi is rocked!
Fein is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Susikasi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Susikasi is still in real trouble! Can Fein finish him?
Fein taking a breather here.
Susikasi seems to have recovered his senses.
Susikasi is looking to regain half guard here but Fein keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Susikasi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fein trying to control the position but Susikasi is working away.
Fein wants to take a breather but Susikasi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fein.
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.
Susikasi keeping moving, preventing Fein from controlling successfully.
Fein 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.
Fein postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Susikasi is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fein, into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Susikasi throws and elbow that misses. Fein uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Susikasi's guard. Nice move by Fein!
Susikasi pushes Fein off and gets back to his feet.
Fein fails to land with a series of punches.
Alecander Fein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Susikasi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fein shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Susikasi counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Raymond Susikasi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Susikasi stands and throws Fein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Susikasi throwing strikes but Fein manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fein tries to move to full mount but Susikasi actually manages to regain half guard.
Fein seems to be looking for submissions.
Susikasi is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fein's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fein's back!
Fein just trying to survive but Susikasi is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Susikasi working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Susikasi is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fein is defending well though. Susikasi let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Raymond Susikasi.
I think Susikasi 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 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raymond Susikasi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between El Chupacabra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and shinya aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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155 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Chupacabra!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, shinya aoki!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chupacabra is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in aoki's half guard.
Chupacabra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Chupacabra is trying to control. aoki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
aoki is looking to escape.
aoki tries to roll over but Chupacabra keeps him under control.
aoki trying to control here.
aoki wants to improve his position but Chupacabra is controlling well.
aoki wants to control but Chupacabra is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Chupacabra is looking to take a break and control but aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
aoki throws a right and a left that both miss.
aoki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Chupacabra's half guard.
aoki is trying to work for a kimura but Chupacabra is defending well.
aoki wants to take a breather but Chupacabra is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
aoki is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
aoki looks gassed!
Chupacabra wants to improve his position but aoki is controlling well.
Chupacabra punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
aoki is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
aoki is keen to just control but Chupacabra is a slippery customer.
Chupacabra is looking to improve his position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chupacabra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
aoki misses with a takedown attempt
and Chupacabra counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
aoki trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chupacabra passes into side control.
Chupacabra scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra cracks aoki with a big elbow.
aoki is trying to control Chupacabra's posture but Chupacabra avoids it.
aoki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chupacabra is looking to take a break and control but aoki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
aoki is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Chupacabra working the ground and pound from side control.
aoki wants to control but Chupacabra postures up.
aoki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
aoki stops Chupacabra from passing to mount.
Chupacabra scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra working the ground and pound.
aoki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
aoki tries to improve position but can't.
aoki is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
aoki tries to bench press Chupacabra off him but Chupacabra keeps the position.
aoki is trying to escape the position but Chupacabra is controlling the position.
aoki tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chupacabra wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chupacabra cracks aoki with a big right hand but aoki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chupacabra looks up at the clock and then as aoki takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Chupacabra smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
aoki is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Chupacabra asserts his dominance and retains side control.
aoki is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chupacabra cracks aoki with a big right hand but aoki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
aoki struggling a bit here.
Chupacabra scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra cracks aoki with a big right hand but aoki just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
aoki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
aoki is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Chupacabra's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chupacabra is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Chupacabra landing strikes, looking to finish!
Chupacabra lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chupacabra raining down shots from the mount!
Chupacabra unloading with bombs!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chupacabra looking to control but aoki is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Chupacabra 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.
aoki gets caught flat footed, as Chupacabra shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Chupacabra wants to pass the guard but aoki is keeping the position.
aoki looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chupacabra has picked aoki up and slammed him! aoki can't keep hold of the triangle and Chupacabra manages to pass to side control!
aoki tries to bench press Chupacabra off him but Chupacabra keeps the position.
aoki throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
aoki on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Chupacabra is putting a hurting on aoki here, landing some big shots from side control.
aoki manages to get back to half guard.
aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chupacabra trying to control the action but aoki is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chupacabra drops an elbow to the side of aoki's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupacabra is keen to just control but aoki is a slippery customer.
aoki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks aoki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
aoki actively working from the bottom here.
Ground and pound from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra stops aoki from getting back to his feet.
Chupacabra controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Chupacabra there.
aoki is not content to let Chupacabra control the position.
aoki is trying to control but can't.
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.
aoki gets full guard.
Chupacabra looking to pass the guard.
aoki looking for a guillotine here but Chupacabra defends easily.
Chupacabra prevents aoki from getting back to his feet.
Chupacabra lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
aoki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chupacabra tries to free his leg and advance position but aoki is retaining full guard.
aoki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Chupacabra is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for aoki.
El Chupacabra overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
aoki is not content to let Chupacabra control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
aoki gets back to half guard.
aoki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chupacabra is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chupacabra scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chupacabra wants to pass to mount but aoki is defending the position.
aoki trying to control from the bottom.
Chupacabra seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but aoki does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
aoki wants to improve his position but Chupacabra is controlling well.
Chupacabra tries to pass the half guard into mount. aoki knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
aoki with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chupacabra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Chupacabra misses with a hook.
Chupacabra throws out a powerful jab.
Chupacabra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
aoki fails with the takedown
and Chupacabra counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
El Chupacabra seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
aoki slips under a jab from Chupacabra.
aoki takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Chupacabra dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chupacabra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by aoki.
Chupacabra misses with a low kick.
aoki uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chupacabra.
Chupacabra shoots in and bounces aoki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chupacabra wants to control from the top but aoki keeps moving.
aoki looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chupacabra passes into half guard.
aoki taking some punishment here, with Chupacabra in his half guard.
aoki makes his way to full guard. A much better position for aoki.
aoki wants to stand up but Chupacabra is controlling him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chupacabra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chupacabra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
aoki looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chupacabra stands and throws aoki's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Chupacabra working the ground and pound from side control.
aoki tries to escape but Chupacabra is in control.
aoki takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
aoki is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chupacabra is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Chupacabra scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish aoki?
Chupacabra can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as aoki is looking to escape.
Chupacabra fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
aoki tries to lock up and control but Chupacabra gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Chupacabra in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
aoki is looking to improve his position but Chupacabra isn't that keen on the idea.
Chupacabra is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. aoki can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Chupacabra is landing with some decent strikes but aoki is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
aoki is desperately trying to improve his position but Chupacabra has a good base and remains in mount.
Chupacabra sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Chupacabra raining down shots from the mount!
Chupacabra working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Chupacabra unloading with bombs!
aoki tries to hold on but Chupacabra pushes him away.
aoki really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chupacabra unloading with bombs!
aoki is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
aoki tries to reverse the position but Chupacabra maintains control.
aoki taking shots to the head.
Chupacabra lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Chupacabra raining down shots from the mount!
aoki tries to hold on but Chupacabra postures up.
aoki really wants to buck Chupacabra off and get back to his feet.
aoki is squirming around, avoiding Chupacabra's attempts to control the action.
Chupacabra lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
aoki is trying desperately to improve position.
aoki tries to hold on but Chupacabra postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Chupacabra cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Chupacabra raining down shots from the mount!
aoki tries to hold on but Chupacabra postures up.
Chupacabra tries to control but aoki wriggling away.
aoki is working to get back to half guard.
shinya aoki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
aoki wants to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Chupacabra showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chupacabra 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... El Chupacabra!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jace Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jace Wright!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Myers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright shoots in for a takedown but Myers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Myers drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wright manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wright wants to improve his position but Myers is controlling well.
Wright makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Wright.
Myers is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Myers postures up in Wright's guard and throws a big left but Wright blocks it.
Myers really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wright. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wright keeping full guard, as Myers tries to pass.
Myers is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wright working for a triangle but Myers defends it easily.
Myers 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.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Myers 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Myers trying to control but Wright is working from the bottom.
Wright escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Myers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wright doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Wright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Myers defends well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wright manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Wright is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Wright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jace Wright!
Jace Wright retains his light heavyweight title!
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