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BFC 66: Huahelu 'akahi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Bjorgensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bjorgensen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Sinklars Visa. The crowd seem to be enjoying Drake's choice of entrance music: Sweep The Leg. Bjorn Bjorgensen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bjorn Bjorgensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Drake!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Drake.
Bjorgensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bjorgensen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A combination from Drake does no damage.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Bjorgensen moves out of range easily.
Bjorgensen throws a one two combo.
It looks like Thomas Drake has been cut.
A big right from Bjorgensen misses.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjorgensen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drake looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drake lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjorgensen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Bjorn Bjorgensen has been cut.
Drake uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bjorgensen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjorgensen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bjorgensen looks to land a combination but Drake avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Bjorgensen.
Bjorgensen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drake showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bjorgensen.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
Bjorgensen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Drake throws a head kick that Bjorgensen semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjorgensen throws a head kick that misses.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bjorgensen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Bjorgensen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drake thows a body shot but no joy.
Drake throws a head kick but Bjorgensen moves out of range.
A big right from Drake misses.
Bjorgensen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjorgensen swinging wilding here.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bjorgensen slips a straight right by Drake.
Drake tries a head kick but it misses.
Drake throws a shot from downtown. Bjorgensen moves away and avoids it.
Bjorgensen is looking to wear down Drake with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bjorgensen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bjorgensen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bjorgensen is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake loads up on a big right hand but Bjorgensen slips the punch.
Drake lands a big head kick that sends Bjorgensen tumbling to the mat! Drake takes a step backwards and waves Bjorgensen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bjorgensen is rocked!
Bjorgensen misses the jab.
Bjorgensen drops his hands momentarily and Drake needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Bjorgensen just on the top of the head. Bjorgensen drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Bjorgensen - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Thomas Drake!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Pappy Boyington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roy Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Roy Rage enters the cage!
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150 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pappy Boyington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyington throws a jab but it's blocked by Rage.
Boyington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
Boyington missing with a left hand there. Rage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boyington stuffs the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rage.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Pappy Boyington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Rage.
Rage tries to bum rush Boyington with a series of wild strikes but Boyington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boyington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Boyington wants it to stay on the feet.
Rage looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rage shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Boyington but Boyington pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boyington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boyington misses with an uppercut.
Roy Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyington throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyington stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Rage looks for a takedown but Boyington sprawls well.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Boyington sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rage closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Boyington is not content to let Rage control the position.
Boyington wants to control but Rage is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyington pushes Rage off looking to stand but Rage dives back in and keeps control.
Boyington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rage.
Rage trying to mount his opponent but Boyington defends it.
Rage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boyington keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rage fails to land the takedown.
Boyington ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rage moves away.
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.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boyington tries to work over Rage's front leg with a kick but Rage checks it.
Boyington 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rage.
Rage slips a straight right by Boyington.
Rage checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pappy Boyington dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Boyington waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rage.
Boyington loads up on a big right hand but Rage slips the punch.
Boyington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rage moves away from the strike by Boyington.
Rage tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Boyington swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rage shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boyington is trying to stand up here but Rage is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rage is looking to advance position but Boyington won't allow it.
Boyington is trying to stand back up but Rage is controlling him
Rage looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Boyington is trying to control but can't.
Rage not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boyington is looking for a sweep. Rage is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Boyington scores with a nice right hand.
Boyington throws a jab but it's blocked by Rage.
Boyington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rage throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Boyington was covering up waiting for the punch and Rage finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rage advances position into side control!
Boyington sneaks out the side door and pushes Rage away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage scores with a takedown into Boyington's guard.
Boyington pushes Rage off and gets back to his feet.
Boyington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rage fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Pappy Boyington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Rage.
Boyington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage checks a low kick from Boyington.
Rage shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boyington defends it nicely.
Rage drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rage prevents Boyington from getting back to his feet.
Boyington keeping full guard, as Rage tries to pass.
Boyington wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Rage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice defenses there by Rage.
Boyington throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boyington throws an overhand right that lands on Rage's shoulder, as Rage tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Boyington misses the target.
Rage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boyington.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyington leaves Rage with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boyington looks to throw the jab but Rage is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rage is defended easily by Boyington.
Nice sprawl there from Boyington as Rage shoots in.
Pappy Boyington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roy Rage.
Rage fails with the takedown.
Rage is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boyington's half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage wants to pass the guard but Boyington is defending well.
Boyington avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rage.
Boyington trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boyington is refusing to be controlled, as Rage sits in half guard.
Boyington is trying to stand up here but Rage is controlling him well.
Boyington tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rage manages to move to mount!
Boyington is squirming around, avoiding Rage's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boyington wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Rage.
Boyington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boyington is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Rage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boyington is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rage looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rage is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rage tries to control but Boyington wriggling away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Rage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rage has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Rage!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leon Kaiser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Whelan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Whelan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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277 lbs
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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 Las Vegas, Leon Kaiser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Whelan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whelan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kaiser.
Kaiser lands a slapping body shot.
Whelan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
It looks like Matthew Whelan has been cut.
Kaiser steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Whelan.
Kaiser fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whelan manages to avoid it.
Whelan looks to throw the jab but Kaiser is out of range.
Whelan misses with a hook to the body
and Kaiser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Whelan misses with a two punch combination.
Kaiser looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Whelan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaiser lands a left and a right that send Whelan crashing to the mat, dazed. Kaiser thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Whelan is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whelan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaiser.
Kaiser drops Whelan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Whelan looks back up at him and smiles so Kaiser waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Whelan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaiser finish him?
Whelan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Whelan looks gassed!
Kaiser darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Whelan's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Kaiser before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leon Kaiser!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dave Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Des Perado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dave Hanson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Des Perado!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson defending well as Perado loads up on a big left hand.
Hanson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Crunch! Perado slams his shin into Hanson's torso.
Hanson swinging wilding here.
Perado throws a front kick that sends Hanson stumbling back into the cage.
Hanson is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perado throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Perado finds it's way through Hanson's defenses.
Perado throws a good cross that connects.
Perado closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Hanson out cold! Hanson corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Des Perado!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cohen Maloney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jens Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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260 lbs
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cohen Maloney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jens Hansen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Maloney.
Maloney defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hansen.
Maloney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hansen shoots for a takedown but Maloney saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Maloney swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maloney drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.
Maloney lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Jens Hansen has been cut.
Maloney lands a nice knee to the body.
Hansen looks gassed!
Maloney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maloney lands a knee to the body.
Maloney scores with a knee to the head.
Maloney lands a knee to the body.
Maloney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maloney rushes Hansen and presses him up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney manages to break the clinch.
Maloney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Hansen tries for a takedown but Maloney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cohen Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Hansen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Maloney.
Maloney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maloney crunches a lovely knee into Hansen's ribcage.
Maloney crunches a lovely knee into Hansen's ribcage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maloney breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Maloney throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hansen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney forces Hansen back against the cage and clinches.
Maloney scores a nice knee to the body.
Maloney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hansen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Maloney unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Maloney manages to break the clinch.
Maloney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maloney.
Maloney has managed to clinch.
Maloney lands an elbow just above Hansen 's eye.
Hansen is trying desperately to land a takedown but Maloney is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hansen.
Hansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maloney avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maloney obliges.
Maloney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maloney breaks from the clinch.
Maloney with a jab.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Maloney wants to clinch.
Maloney closes the distance and pushes Hansen back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maloney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maloney avoids it.
Hansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maloney avoids it.
Hansen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Maloney lands a nice knee to the body.
Hansen tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body.
Maloney gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Maloney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Maloney obliges.
Maloney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maloney has Hansen up against the cage in a clinch.
Maloney landing knees to the head.
Maloney lands a good knee to the midsection. Hansen won't want to take too many of those.
Maloney lands a nice elbow.
Maloney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hansen's face.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hansen takes a knee to the side of the body.
Maloney is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Maloney manages to break the clinch.
Maloney has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Maloney dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jens Hansen's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hansen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Maloney.
Maloney tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Maloney but Maloney pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Maloney tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maloney darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maloney drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.
Hansen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Hansen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Hansen is breathing heavily.
Maloney managing to block the knees to the body from Hansen.
Hansen is working Maloney over against the cage.
Maloney working Hansen over with knees to the body.
Hansen avoiding damage as Maloney throws knees to the body.
Maloney managing to block the knees to the body from Hansen.
Maloney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hansen can do to turn this around?
Hansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maloney avoids it.
Maloney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maloney gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hansen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Maloney is defending well for now.
Maloney crunches a lovely knee into Hansen's ribcage.
Maloney on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Maloney crunches a lovely knee into Hansen's ribcage.
Maloney landing knees to the head.
Hansen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Maloney just stands there and leans against the cage.
Maloney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hansen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Maloney blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maloney pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Maloney sprawls well. Maloney wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hansen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cohen Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Hansen.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Maloney.
Maloney tries to clinch there but Hansen circles away.
Cohen Maloney is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Maloney.
Maloney managing to block the knees to the body from Hansen.
Maloney avoiding damage as Hansen throws knees to the body.
Maloney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hansen's face.
Hansen tries to land knees in the clinch but Maloney avoids the damage to the body.
Maloney scores a nice knee to the body.
Maloney working Hansen over with knees to the body.
Maloney landing knees to the body.
Maloney lands a good knee to the midsection. Hansen won't want to take too many of those.
Hansen missing with knees to the body.
Hansen trying to land knees to the body.
Maloney breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cohen Maloney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maloney buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maloney has managed to clinch.
Cohen Maloney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Maloney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hansen misses with a takedown attempt - Maloney sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maloney clinches up with Hansen and pushes him back against the cage.
Maloney escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hansen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Maloney sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hansen somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cohen Maloney dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jens Hansen's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Maloney scores with a jab to the head.
Maloney wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maloney as he avoids it easily.
Hansen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hansen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Maloney swivels and escapes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maloney looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Maloney feints and then cracks Hansen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hansen down.
Maloney tries to clinch up but Hansen circles away and keeps his distance.
Maloney wants to clinch up but Hansen keeps it at a distance.
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.
Hansen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maloney pinned against the cage. Maloney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cohen Maloney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Hansen.
Maloney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hansen swats away the attempt to clinch by Maloney.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Maloney as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maloney lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Maloney is looking to clinch but Hansen is avoiding it.
Hansen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hansen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Maloney as he jumps to the side.
Maloney moves into the clinch.
Cohen Maloney is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
Maloney putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hansen in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Hansen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hansen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Maloney avoids it.
Maloney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Maloney.
Maloney unloads a knee to the mid-section. Hansen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for Maloney.
Maloney connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hansen's face.
Maloney working Hansen over with knees to the body.
Maloney manages to break the clinch.
Maloney has closed the distance and engaged Hansen in a clinch.
Jens Hansen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maloney using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Maloney landing knees to the body.
Maloney landing some nice looking knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cohen Maloney showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Maloney 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cohen Maloney!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Big Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Franklin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Masta Ace - Take a walk. Franklin has chosen Bring Da Ruckus as his entrance music. Big Boy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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295 lbs
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25
303 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Franklin!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franklin.
Nice defenses there by Boy.
Franklin throws a looping overhand right but Boy ducks down to avoid it.
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Franklin.
Franklin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Boy can't do much from the bottom here.
Franklin wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Boy, who protects the arm well.
Franklin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Franklin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boy is trying to control Franklin's posture but Franklin avoids it.
Franklin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Franklin working the ground and pound.
Franklin goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Boy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Franklin's guard! Nice work there by Boy!
Franklin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Franklin keeping moving, preventing Boy from controlling successfully.
Franklin 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.
Boy looking to sit in guard and control but Franklin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franklin distracts Boy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Franklin cracks Boy with a solid left hand.
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!
Boy wants to sweep here but Franklin controlling him for the moment.
Franklin stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position.
Boy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Franklin.
Boy wants to sweep but no luck.
Boy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boy scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy moves out of range as Franklin strikes.
Boy staying out of range there.
Boy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boy tries to clinch there but Franklin circles away.
Franklin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Boy did well to prevent Franklin getting side control.
Franklin is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Boy is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Franklin!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roby Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horatio Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid (Eminem). The crowd seem to be enjoying Jacobs's choice of entrance music: Green River - CCR. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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165 lbs
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163 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roby Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Horatio Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Jacobs seems unphased.
Jacobs gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Horatio Jacobs has been cut.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jacobs was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Jacobs tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Jacobs is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Smith.
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jacobs throws a leg kick that misses.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Smith ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jacobs throws out a loose jab but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith connects with a right hand. Jacobs shakes it off.
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Jacobs misses.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jacobs tries to score with a low kick but Smith moves his leg out of the way.
Jacobs throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A punch lands to the side of Jacobs 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jacobs wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jacobs throws a big shot that misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Smith finds it's way through Jacobs's defenses.
Smith looks to land a combination. Jacobs sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Jacobs ducks down to avoid it.
Jacobs falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smith counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacobs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs misses with a combination
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jacobs shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jacobs shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jacobs looks gassed!
Smith throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jacobs throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Roby Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A lazy left from Smith finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with a hook. Jacobs tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Smith slips a jab from Jacobs.
Jacobs misses with a straight left.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacobs at a distance.
Smith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs throws a combination that misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
That has opened up Horatio Jacobs's cut even more.
Smith throws a right and a left that Jacobs avoids nicely.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Jacobs's head back.
Jacobs throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jacobs.
Smith stuns Jacobs with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Horatio Jacobs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Smith both land. Nice combination.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jacobs misses with a combination
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jacobs lands a right hook to the body.
Jacobs waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jacobs swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The cut above Horatio Jacobs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Jacobs's ribs.
Smith lands with an uppercut that bounces Jacobs off the cage and back into rage.
Jacobs needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
Jacobs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jacobs moves forwards but Smith connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs misses with a looping right.
Smith cracks a nice hook into Jacobs's ribs.
Smith is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith throws a combination. Jacobs tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jacobs takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Horatio Jacobs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Smith.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith sizes up Jacobs with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith throws a wild body kick that Jacobs sees coming a mile off.
Jacobs has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Horatio Jacobs's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Roby Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Mac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). State comes into the arena with Blaze Of Glory by Bon Jovi blaring out of the sound system. Mac comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dump the Clip kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Frank Mac will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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157 lbs
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24
157 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gunner State!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Mac!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State takes a swing at Mac's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Mac misses.
State shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
State stops Mac from getting back to his feet.
State prevents Mac from improving his position.
State thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mac's head.
State is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
State trying to control the action but Mac is working from the bottom.
Mac is controlling State's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but State scores with a couple of nice shots.
State is stalling here. Mac is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! State seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mac has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
State is trying to get back to half guard.
State tries to strike but it doesn't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mac remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
State is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
State sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mac is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
State tries to get to full guard but Mac has control of the leg.
State looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mac is trying to control. State wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State tries to roll over but Mac keeps him under control.
State wants to get back to full guard but Mac has passed into side control.
Mac controlling the position easily from mount.
State bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
State trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mac can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
State throwing strikes from guard but Mac blocks nicely.
State missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mac has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
State advances to half guard.
Mac wants to control but State is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mac tries to roll over but State keeps him under control.
State not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunner State dominated that round.
That's time! State's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
State closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - State lands in his opponent's guard.
State with a flurry of punches that miss.
State might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
State looking to sit in guard and control but Mac gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mac trying to control the position from guard on top but State is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
State is pulling down on Mac's head to control his posture.
State tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac trying to control the position from guard on top but State is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
State seems keen to control Mac's posture.
State escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mac won't allow State to sweep him here.
Mac advances to half guard.
State wants to control but Mac is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
State misses with some strikes from the bottom.
State is trying to control but can't.
Mac wants to stand but State has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
State is looking for a sweep. Mac is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mac tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mac lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but State circles away quickly and effectively.
State swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
A combination from State does no damage.
State swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State swings for the body but Mac moves out of range.
A big right from Mac misses.
State shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. State showed some decent athleticism there.
Mac is trying to stand up here but State is controlling him well.
State not landing any meaningful shots this time.
State is trying for a kimura here. Mac looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! State wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gunner State!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silvio Riscatelli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGee comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - All Nightmare Long. The crowd seem to be enjoying Riscatelli's choice of entrance music: Speak Softly Love. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Silvio Riscatelli!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riscatelli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McGee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Riscatelli darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Silvio Riscatelli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Riscatelli dips to his left and cracks McGee with an uppercut!
Riscatelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGee defending well as Riscatelli loads up on a big left hand.
Riscatelli wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGee lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
McGee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Riscatelli moves out of range as McGee strikes.
Riscatelli misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Riscatelli misses with a hook. McGee ducked under it nicely.
McGee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riscatelli.
Riscatelli throws a body punch but McGee moves out of range.
McGee walks into a straight right hand from Riscatelli.
McGee closes the distance and clinches.
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riscatelli misses the shot to the body.
Riscatelli swings for the body but McGee moves out of range.
Riscatelli misses with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riscatelli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Riscatelli connects with a right hand. McGee shakes it off.
Riscatelli misses with a body shot.
McGee looks to throw the jab but Riscatelli is out of range.
Riscatelli fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. McGee sprawls well initially but Riscatelli persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riscatelli is looking to advance position but McGee won't allow it.
Riscatelli wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee won't allow Riscatelli to pass to mount.
McGee is refusing to be controlled, as Riscatelli sits in half guard.
Riscatelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Riscatelli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Riscatelli lands a right hook to the body.
Riscatelli lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McGee slaps away a takedown attempt from Riscatelli, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bang McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Silvio Riscatelli.
Riscatelli closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Riscatelli stalling away here and it's allowed McGee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Riscatelli wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riscatelli.
Riscatelli trying to control but McGee is working from the bottom.
Riscatelli might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McGee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four 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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
McGee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Riscatelli on the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
A slow jab from Riscatelli misses its intended target.
McGee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Riscatelli loads up on a big right hand but McGee slips the punch.
Nice body punch from Riscatelli.
Riscatelli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Riscatelli wants to free his trapped foot but McGee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee is staying active underneath Riscatelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Riscatelli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Riscatelli at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from McGee misses the target.
Riscatelli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
McGee is trying to maintain the position but Riscatelli is very close to passing his half guard.
Riscatelli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
McGee taking shots to the head.
McGee working to try and regain half guard.
Riscatelli with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee working to try and regain half guard.
Riscatelli has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McGee is working hard here to advance position.
Riscatelli is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGee wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Riscatelli.
Riscatelli with shots to the head and body - McGee looks very uncomfortable down there.
McGee is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Riscatelli landing strikes, looking to finish!
Riscatelli landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
Riscatelli throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Riscatelli lands a heavy elbow.
Riscatelli with good strikes from the mount here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riscatelli working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Riscatelli throws some wild stikes that McGee manages to avoid easily.
Riscatelli is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGee!
Silvio Riscatelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riscatelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGee is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli has his hands on McGee's head, controlling the position.
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.
Riscatelli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Riscatelli is proving hard to escape from.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silvio Riscatelli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Riscatelli lands a body shot.
McGee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McGee stuns Riscatelli with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riscatelli lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGee at a distance.
Riscatelli shoots in looking for a takedown. McGee tries to sprawl out of it but Riscatelli keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McGee fails in his attempt to clinch.
McGee cracks Riscatelli with a good jab.
Riscatelli darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Riscatelli moves into full mount! McGee won't be happy about that!
Riscatelli lands with some strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riscatelli jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… McGee is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by McGee and Riscatelli has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Riscatelli wants to control for a moment but McGee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Riscatelli works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bang McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
McGee looking to sit in guard and control but Riscatelli gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Riscatelli trying to control the position from guard on top but McGee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Riscatelli is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Riscatelli thows a big elbow that misses.
Riscatelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McGee's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Riscatelli working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Riscatelli is putting a hurting on McGee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Riscatelli wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
Riscatelli working the ground and pound.
Riscatelli tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Riscatelli looking to control but instead McGee has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Riscatelli looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Riscatelli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riscatelli seems to be looking for submissions.
Nice strikes from Riscatelli there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Silvio Riscatelli comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Riscatelli winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silvio Riscatelli!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeki Ata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tau Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ata comes to the cage accompanied by Kismet - Bond. Tau Fang will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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290 lbs
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zeki Ata!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tau Fang!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fang scores with a shot to the body.
Ata shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Ata throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Fang blocking the ground and pound.
Ata punching from mount but Fang doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ata in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Ata thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Ata sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ata lands a big elbow.
Ata landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Tau Fang has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fang is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ata unloads with some shots from mount but Fang bucks and avoids them well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fang taking shots to the head.
Ata misses with some ground and pound and Fang recovers position to half guard.
Ata wants to control but Fang is keeping him busy.
Ata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fang keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ata not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fang's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ata trying to control from Fang's half guard. Fang has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ata slips a straight right by Fang.
Fang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ata.
Fang throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ata takes a swing at Fang's ribcage but misses.
Fang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ata.
Ata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ata ducks under a wild hook from Fang.
Ata lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ata loads up on a big right hand but Fang slips the punch.
Fang takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zeki Ata seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ata throws a big shot that misses.
Fang looks to score with a jab to the body but Ata is just out of range.
Ata changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ata misses with a hook. Fang ducked under it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ata feints and as Fang raises his hands in defense, Ata changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fang keeping moving, preventing Ata from controlling successfully.
Ata might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ata trying to control but Fang is working from the bottom.
Fang is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ata trying to control the position from guard on top but Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Ata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ata throws a big right hand that misses.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Ata lands with a nice body punch.
Ata throws a shot from downtown. Fang moves away and avoids it.
Fang fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ata looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ata staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Fang.
Ata avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fang misses with a low kick.
Fang connects with a right hand. Ata shakes it off.
Ata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ata throws a series of punches but Fang avoids them all with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeki Ata dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tau Fang's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ata misses the shot to the body.
Ata dives in and grabs Fang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fang pushes down on Ata's head and hops out.
Ata shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fang but Fang pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ata lands a nice looking body shot.
Ata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fang walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ata throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ata swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ata shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fang manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ata thows a big elbow that misses.
Ata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ata 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.
Ata tries to free his leg and advance position but Fang is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ata content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ata accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ata trying to control the position from guard on top but Fang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Fang looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fang cracks Ata with a good jab.
It looks like Zeki Ata has been cut.
Ata throws a right and a left that Fang avoids nicely.
Ata misses with a body shot.
Fang slips a jab from Ata.
Ata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ata takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fang throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fang tries a head kick but it misses.
Ata drives through with a takedown into guard.
Fang utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ata postures up in Fang's guard and throws a big left but Fang blocks it.
Fang avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ata thows a big elbow that misses.
Fang trying to keep a closed guard but Ata is proving a slippery customer.
Ata lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ata throws and elbow that misses. Fang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ata's guard. Nice move by Fang!
Ata has Fang pulled in close to control his posture.
Ata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ata is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ata is looking to sweep but instead, Fang has passed into half guard.
Ata missing with punches from the bottom.
Fang gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A slow jab from Fang misses its intended target.
Ata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fang manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tau Fang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Ata scores with a takedown into Fang's guard.
Ata throws a strike but Fang rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ata 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.
Fang trying to control the position from guard on top but Ata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ata looking to control.
Ata looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fang is one step ahead there.
Ata is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A jab from Fang finds it's way through Ata's defenses.
Ata drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ata misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Ata working the strikes but Fang uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Ata lands a nice short elbow.
Fang has hold of Ata's hands but Ata slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zeki Ata overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ata throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ata thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fang's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ata not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ata missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ata throwing shots but Fang is blocking nicely.
Ata thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Fang throws a head kick that misses.
Fang scores with a nice head shot.
Fang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fang misses with a hook. Ata ducked under it nicely.
Fang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fang staying out of range there.
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.
Ata slips a jab from Fang.
Ata slips under a jab.
Fang looks to land a combination but Ata avoids it well.
Fang misses with a wild combination.
Ata shoots in looking for a takedown. Fang tries to sprawl out of it but Ata keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fang manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fang tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ata is able to avoid easily.
Ata misses with an uppercut. Fang saw that one coming.
Ata has a takedown stuffed.
Tau Fang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ata shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fang sprawls well. Fang wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ata gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeki Ata. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Ata misses.
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 Zeki Ata.
I think Ata has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zeki Ata!
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