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Reach 43 - Heat PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manjinder Dhaliwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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182 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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180 lbs
3 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manjinder Dhaliwal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dhaliwal swings widly with a right hand
and Jones counters with a shoot takedown. Dhaliwal fights it but they end up in guard.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dhaliwal working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dhaliwal is tightening it up a little... Jones has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Jones reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Jones taps out! nice BJJ there by Dhaliwal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Manjinder Dhaliwal!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peppy Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hit 'em up. Peppy Greco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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190 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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185 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oktawian August!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peppy Greco!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August misses with a wild combination.
August rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Greco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
August's jab looks to have found its range, popping Greco under the eye.
It looks like Peppy Greco has been cut.
A momentary lapse in concentration from August enables Greco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. August manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
August is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Greco defends well.
Greco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Greco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
August working for a triangle but Greco defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco stands up over August, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
August is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greco is stalling in the full guard.
August has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Greco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
August is looking for a triangle but Greco pushes his legs off easily.
August trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greco wants to pass the guard but August is keeping the position.
August working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Greco has passed into half guard!
Greco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Greco tries to pass to full mount but August defends it.
August is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Peppy Greco hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
August looks to clinch
and Greco counters with a nice double leg into side control. August won't be happy with that.
Greco scoring with punches from side control.
Greco taking a breather here.
Greco scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at August to see if he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greco creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
August is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Greco cracks August with a big right hand but August just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
August tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Greco wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Greco working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
August is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greco's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
August looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
August looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppy Greco dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peppy Greco's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
August looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
August misses with a wild combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from August.
Oktawian August is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
August misses with a wild combination.
August gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Greco to score an easy takedown into full guard.
August looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Greco stays in close to August's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco preventing the sweep.
Greco seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Peppy Greco has got the better of the ground game so far.
August keeping moving, preventing Greco from controlling successfully.
Greco really doesn't want to stay on the ground with August. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Greco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Peppy Greco has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
August misses with the combination.
Greco swings for the body but August moves out of range.
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.
August tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Greco counters with a shoot takedown. August fights it but they end up in guard.
Greco's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Greco is pushing down on August's leg trying to pass to half guard. August is fighting to maintain full guard but Greco has managed to sneak the leg through.
August has hold of Greco's hands but Greco slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
August is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greco pulls his head out easily.
Greco working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
August looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
August gets full guard.
August looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Greco passes into half guard.
August actively working from the bottom here.
August won't allow Greco to pass to mount.
Greco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Greco working August over with strikes.
Greco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greco trying to control the pace.
August wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peppy Greco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Peppy Greco's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Danga de danga de dang - August scores with a four punch combination!
August throws a hook but Greco blocks it.
Greco throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. August tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Greco is in August's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. August swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greco controlling from the top position.
August working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Greco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Greco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Greco controlling from the top position.
August has momentary wrist control but Greco slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
August is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greco is aware though and is defending well.
August working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Greco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but August is tightening it up a little... Greco has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Greco reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Greco taps out! nice BJJ there by August!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Oktawian August!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jasper Corpuz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nikky Abby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corpuz's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smoke two joints - Sublime. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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184 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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179 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Good kicks
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jasper Corpuz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Nikky Abby!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abby doesn't manage to clinch there - Corpuz circles away.
Corpuz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Abby fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Corpuz, pushing him back against the cage.
Abby lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Abby tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Corpuz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Abby prevents it.
Abby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abby is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abby throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Corpuz blocks it with crossed arms.
Abby throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corpuz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abby fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abby slaps away a takedown attempt from Corpuz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasper Corpuz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Corpuz is breathing heavily.
Corpuz shoots and misses
and Abby counters with a series of strikes. Corpuz will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abby gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abby lands a knee to the body.
Abby digs a right hand underneath Corpuz's ribcage. Corpuz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Abby drops Corpuz with a big knee straight up the middle! Corpuz is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Corpuz is rocked!
It looks like Jasper Corpuz has been cut.
Abby connects with a stiff jab that staggers Corpuz - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nikky Abby!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dixion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boom Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boom Boom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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172 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Dixion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boom Boom!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dixion counters with a series of strikes. Boom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Boom looks to clinch
and Dixion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Boom looks to clinch
and Dixion counters with a right hand to the body.
Dixion scores with a hook.
Boom gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dixion.
Boom looks to clinch
and Dixion counters with a nice body shot.
Dixion jabs at Boom's body.
Boom dodges the punch combination from Dixion.
Boom wants to clinch but Dixion slips to the side
and Dixion counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boom darts in trying to clinch
and Dixion counters with a right hand to the body.
Boom dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dixion misses with a wild combination.
Boom wants to clinch but Dixion slips to the side
and Dixion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Boom misses with a body punch
letting Dixion counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom darts in trying to clinch
and Dixion counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom looks to clinch
and Dixion counters with a series of strikes. Boom will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dixion misses with a double jab
and Boom counters with a head kick that drops Dixion to the mat! Dixion scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dixion is rocked!
Boom measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Dixion! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Boom Boom!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jae Darkwaters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Servata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darkwaters comes to the cage accompanied by Furious - Ja-Rule. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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182 lbs
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183 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Powerful |
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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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jae Darkwaters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Servata!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Servata changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Darkwaters tries to avoid it but Servata manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Darkwaters to the ground. Darkwaters escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Darkwaters throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Servata counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Darkwaters avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Servata.
Servata sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Darkwaters defending well though.
Servata trying to control from Darkwaters's half guard. Darkwaters has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Darkwaters is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Servata drops back, looking for a kneebar! Darkwaters looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Darkwaters looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Darkwaters!
Servata tries to buck Darkwaters off but Darkwaters is having none of it.
Darkwaters tries to stand but Servata is controlling his head.
Darkwaters working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkwaters wants to control but Servata is keeping him busy.
Servata tries to bench press Darkwaters off him but Darkwaters keeps the position.
Darkwaters taking a breather here.
Darkwaters decides to stand back up.
Darkwaters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Servata moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jae Darkwaters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Servata shoots and misses
and Darkwaters counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Darkwaters throws a body punch but Servata moves out of range.
Darkwaters connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters thuds his right hand into Servata's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Servata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Darkwaters.
Darkwaters lands a right hook to the body.
Darkwaters displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Servata.
Jae Darkwaters has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Servata.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darkwaters.
Servata on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab from Darkwaters.
Darkwaters's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Darkwaters duly obliges.
Servata shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Darkwaters counters with a stiff right hand.
Darkwaters lands with a shot to the body.
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!
Servata slips a jab from Darkwaters.
Servata throws a hook to the side of Darkwaters's head but Darkwaters sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Darkwaters misses the target.
Servata doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Darkwaters connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darkwaters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darkwaters misses with a wild body shot.
Darkwaters thows a body shot but no joy.
Servata blocks a jab.
Darkwaters tries a low kick but Servata avoids it.
Servata checks a low kick from Darkwaters.
Darkwaters throws a hook to the side of Servata's head but Servata sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Darkwaters swings widly with a right hand
and Servata counters with a shoot takedown. Darkwaters fights it but they end up in guard.
Darkwaters pulls Servata in to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Servata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Servata is looking to work some ground and pound but Darkwaters has wrist control.
Darkwaters has Servata pulled in close to control his posture.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Darkwaters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Servata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Servata works over Darkwaters with some ground and pound from guard.
Servata wants to pass the guard but Darkwaters is keeping the position.
Servata being controlled here momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jae Darkwaters dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Darkwaters.
Darkwaters throws a right hand that misses
so Servata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Servata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Servata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Darkwaters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Darkwaters utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Servata throws and elbow that misses. Darkwaters uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Servata's guard. Nice move by Darkwaters!
Servata bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darkwaters's guard.
Servata won't allow Darkwaters to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Servata thows a big elbow that misses.
Darkwaters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Servata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Darkwaters controls Servata momentarily but Servata frees himself.
Servata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Servata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Servata throws a strike but Darkwaters rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Servata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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.
Servata keeping moving, preventing Darkwaters from controlling successfully.
Darkwaters passes Servata's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Servata moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Darkwaters tries to stand but Servata is controlling from the bottom.
Servata wants to sweep but no luck.
Servata is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters advances position into side control!
Servata gets back to half guard.
Darkwaters is trying to control. Servata wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darkwaters has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Servata sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Servata is breathing heavily.
Servata wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters wants to free his trapped foot but Servata is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darkwaters is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are battling for position here. Servata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Darkwaters postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Servata has a closed guard, preventing Darkwaters from standing up.
Servata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Darkwaters avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Servata showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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.
Servata takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darkwaters steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Servata.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Darkwaters, right into the meat.
Darkwaters cracks Servata with an open hand slap.
Darkwaters lands a jab.
Darkwaters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Servata misses with a left hand
and Darkwaters counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice shot lands for Darkwaters.
Jae Darkwaters is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Servata misses.
Darkwaters swinging wildly here.
Jae Darkwaters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Servata shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Darkwaters regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darkwaters controls Servata momentarily but Servata frees himself.
Darkwaters managing to control the position.
Servata postures up in Darkwaters's guard and throws a big left but Darkwaters blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Servata preventing the sweep.
Johnny Servata has got the better of the ground game so far.
Darkwaters is trying to keep Servata in close.
Darkwaters working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Servata.
Servata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Servata chips away with some ground and pound.
Servata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Servata missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Servata throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Servata working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Servata in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Servata postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Servata with a flurry of punches that miss.
Darkwaters is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Servata is trying to get back to full guard.
Servata trying to control from the bottom.
Darkwaters is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Darkwaters stands and steps away. Servata gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkwaters throws a right hand that misses
and Servata counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Darkwaters does it's job there.
Darkwaters uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Servata.
Servata 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.
Servata moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Servata tries to close the distance and clinch up but Darkwaters swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darkwaters lands a really nice looking cross but Servata seems unphased.
Servata shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darkwaters as he avoids it easily.
Servata keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Darkwaters!
Darkwaters misses with a double jab
so Servata counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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 Jae Darkwaters.
I think Darkwaters has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jae Darkwaters!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Franck Pompi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pompi comes into the arena with French National Anthem blaring out of the sound system. Washington is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I Can't Get Next To You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 lbs
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Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franck Pompi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Washington!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington darts in and clinches Pompi up against the cage.
Pompi fails to pull guard.
Washington works on Pompi's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Washington.
Pompi goes for a takedown attempt but Washington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Washington blocks a head kick by Pompi.
Pompi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Washington connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Franck Pompi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Washington thows a body kick. Pompi tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pompi shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Washington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
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!
Washington gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Washington.
Pompi fails to pull guard.
Washington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pompi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Washington smiles and moves away.
Washington scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompi fails with the takedown.
Washington gets a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Washington.
Pompi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pompi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Washington can pounce on him.
Pompi is breathing heavily.
Washington rushes Pompi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington stalls.
Washington breaks the clinch.
Xavier Washington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Washington drives through and clinches with Pompi against the cage.
Pompi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Washington fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Washington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Pompi misses its intended target.
Washington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pompi looks for a takedown but Washington sprawls well.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington scores with a punch to the head.
Washington throws a series of strikes that have Pompi backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington moves into range and connects with a jab.
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Pompi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Washington trying to control but Pompi postures up.
Washington tries to roll over but Pompi keeps him under control.
Pompi is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington wants to control but Pompi is keeping busy.
Washington is controlling Pompi's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pompi thows a big elbow that misses, also allowing Washington to regain full guard.
Pompi postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pompi drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pompi jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pompi drops back looking for a leg! Washington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Washington manages to kick Pompi off! Pompi jumps back into Washington's guard.
Pompi passes Washington's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
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.
Washington blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pompi.
Pompi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Washington regains full guard. Nicely done.
Washington wants to stand up but Pompi is controlling him.
Pompi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pompi 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.
Pompi 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.
Pompi tries to stand but Washington is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Washington dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pompi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Washington pinned against the cage. Washington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Washington gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Pompi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Washington keeping moving, preventing Pompi from controlling successfully.
Pompi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Washington manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pompi has Washington in his guard.
Pompi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pompi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Washington has managed to get both his arms back between Pompi's legs - danger averted.
Pompi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Washington wants to get up but he can't break Pompi's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pompi keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Pompi has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Washington should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pompi has tightened it up now! Washington should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Franck Pompi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Morris McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Romziel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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166 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Morris McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Romziel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald tries for a takedown but Romziel circles away easily
and Romziel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonald throws a poor cross that misses
and Romziel counters with an outside leg kick.
McDonald misses with a shot to the body
and Romziel counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Romziel.
McDonald has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Romziel has passed into side control.
Romziel wants to lay and pray for a moment but McDonald keeps working.
McDonald parries the strikes from Romziel easily there. Romziel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McDonald to escape.
The strikes coming from Romziel are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Romziel swings around for an armbar but McDonald sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Romziel's guard.
McDonald throws a big right hand that misses.
McDonald lands a couple of digs.
McDonald wanted to stand there but Romziel had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romziel managing to control the position.
Romziel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McDonald throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Romziel 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.
Romziel controls McDonald momentarily but McDonald frees himself.
McDonald throws a strike but Romziel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Romziel from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Romziel scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McDonald is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McDonald utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Romziel throwing strikes but missing.
Romziel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romziel chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romziel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Romziel thows a big elbow that misses.
Romziel throwing strikes but missing.
McDonald keeping moving, preventing Romziel from controlling successfully.
Romziel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control McDonald kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Romziel got a little sloppy there for a moment and McDonald has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romziel has managed to get both his arms back between McDonald's legs - danger averted.
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.
Romziel wants to control from the top but McDonald keeps moving.
McDonald throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
McDonald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Romziel.
McDonald is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romziel defends well.
Romziel trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
Romziel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Romziel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Romziel counters with a nice leg kick.
Romziel lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
McDonald misses with a lunging right hand
so Romziel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Romziel with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Romziel accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McDonald is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
McDonald thows a huge punch but Romziel dodges it nicely.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Romziel trying to control here.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romziel has managed to free his arm - good work.
McDonald not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Romziel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McDonald 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.
Romziel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McDonald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McDonald's back!
Romziel tries to keep control of the position but McDonald is staying busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Romziel punishes McDonald with strikes from the back mount.
Romziel is not going to allow McDonald to sit and survive in this position.
The referee is taking a good look at McDonald as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Romziel!
McDonald tries to escape the position.
Romziel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Romziel doesn't have the hooks in and McDonald manages to turn into his guard.
McDonald throws and elbow that misses. Romziel uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McDonald's guard. Nice move by Romziel!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald trying to control the position.
Romziel forces his way into half guard.
Romziel sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McDonald defending well though.
Romziel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McDonald has managed to free his arm - good work.
Romziel works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McDonald regains half guard.
Romziel prevents McDonald from improving his position.
Romziel moves nicely into side control.
McDonald tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Romziel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McDonald sneaks back into half guard.
Romziel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Romziel landing strikes from the mount and McDonald is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Romziel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
McDonald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A nice leg kick lands there from McDonald.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Romziel counters with a slapping leg kick.
McDonald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romziel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonald throws a right hand that misses
and Romziel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Romziel counters with a one-two to the body.
Romziel scores with a hook to the body. McDonald takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonald misses with a takedown
and Romziel counters with a straight right hand.
Romziel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Romziel breaks from McDonald's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Romziel cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonald tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romziel goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McDonald turns into him and now he's in Romziel's guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Romziel holds on and takes a little breather.
McDonald throwing strikes from guard but Romziel blocks nicely.
Romziel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
McDonald stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Romziel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morris McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
McDonald working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Romziel is on top in guard.
Romziel works over McDonald with some ground and pound from guard.
Romziel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Romziel trying to control but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald has momentary wrist control but Romziel slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romziel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Romziel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
McDonald trying to remain calm as Romziel controls from the top position.
McDonald is looking to reverse the position.
Romziel throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Romziel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McDonald looks to move to half guard but instead Romziel has passed into mount! Damn!
Romziel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as McDonald is looking to escape.
Jason Romziel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romziel controlling his opponent.
McDonald is squirming around, avoiding Romziel's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Romziel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Romziel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Romziel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between C C Rider (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sverker Olofsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rider's entrance music is God Save The Queen. A fine choice. Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!C C Rider could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sverker Olofsson's chin.
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, C C Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sverker Olofsson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofsson takes one to the side of the head.
Rider jabs Olofsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rider misses with a body shot.
Rider loads up on a big right hand but Olofsson slips the punch.
Rider shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Olofsson ducks under a wild hook from Rider.
Rider thuds his right hand into Olofsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olofsson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rider jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rider misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Olofsson counter with a right hand.
Olofsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Olofsson misses with a left hand
and Rider counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rider swings widly with a right hand
and Olofsson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Olofsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rider takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rider misses with a body shot.
Rider throws a leg kick that misses.
Rider thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big right from Olofsson misses.
Rider misses with a body punch
and Olofsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Rider there.
Rider throws a lazy uppercut
and Olofsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Olofsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Olofsson dodges the punch combination from Rider.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Rider scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rider throws a big shot that misses.
Olofsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rider counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rider throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
C C Rider dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Olofsson takes a swing at Rider's ribcage but misses.
Rider throws a nice looking combination but Olofsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rider throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
C C Rider is winning the standup battle so far.
Rider throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rider has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Olofsson to work.
Rider is trying to break the clinch but Olofsson has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson misses with a body punch.
Olofsson avoiding damage as Rider throws knees to the body.
Olofsson is leaning against Rider and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rider.
Olofsson is working Rider over against the cage.
Olofsson is stalling here.
Olofsson presses Rider against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rider swings wildly with an uppercut but Olofsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olofsson digs a right hand into Rider's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rider's gas tank.
Rider fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Olofsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rider wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rider makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Olofsson controlling the action here for a moment.
Olofsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Rider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olofsson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rider up against the cage.
Olofsson tries a body shot but Rider blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards.
Rider is leaning against Olofsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Olofsson.
Rider wants to stall.
Rider lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Olofsson blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Olofsson.
Rider tries a body shot but Olofsson blocks it.
Rider escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rider takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Olofsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rider gets through Olofsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rider tries to break free but Olofsson pushes him back against the cage.
Olofsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rider controls his hands.
Olofsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Olofsson.
The referee is keeping an eye on Olofsson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Olofsson - that landed with a thud.
Olofsson lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Rider as the two fighters clinch.
Rider struggles to land a body shot inside as Olofsson controls his hands.
Olofsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rider prevents a body shot from Olofsson.
Olofsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rider backwards.
Rider is leaning against Olofsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rider blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Olofsson to work.
Olofsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rider controls his hands.
Olofsson is struggling to control the position.
Rider tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olofsson.
Rider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olofsson backwards.
Rider lands with a light punch inside.
Olofsson lands a left hand.
Olofsson blocks a body shot from Rider.
Stalling in the clinch from Olofsson.
Olofsson misses with a punch to the body.
Rider's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Olofsson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Olofsson misses with an uppercut
and Rider counters with a stiff right hand.
Olofsson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rider counters with a straight right hand.
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 C C Rider will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rider lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rider thuds his shin into the meat of Olofsson's side.
Rider is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rider staying out of range there.
Olofsson misses with a body punch
and Rider counters with a nice uppercut.
C C Rider seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rider throws a lazy uppercut
and Olofsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Rider misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rider misses with a hook. Olofsson ducked under it nicely.
Rider misses with a lunging right hand
and Olofsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Olofsson misses with a wild body shot.
Rider has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Olofsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Rider's head.
Rider throws a combination that misses
enabling Olofsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Sverker Olofsson 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.
Olofsson avoids the body shot from Rider.
Rider throws a sloppy body shot
and Olofsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Olofsson misses with an uppercut.
Rider throws an overhand right that lands on Olofsson's shoulder, as Olofsson tries to avoid the shot.
Olofsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Olofsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rider was well out of range. Poor timing from Olofsson.
Rider lands a body shot.
Olofsson tests Rider's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rider lands with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rider throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Olofsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rider will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Olofsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rider.
Rider misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
C C Rider showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rider, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... C C Rider!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn comes to the cage accompanied by Go To Church. Joe Jordan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Jordan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan lands a right hook to the body.
Penn lands with a straight right. Jordan didn't see that one coming.
Jordan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jordan thows a body shot but no joy.
Penn tries to clinch up
and Jordan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jordan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Penn throws a looping overhand right but Jordan ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jordan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jordan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Jordan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penn thinking.
Jordan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Jordan misses the body punch
and Penn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jordan looks to land a left hand but Penn moved out of range nicely.
Jordan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jordan at a distance.
Jordan misses with a takedown
and Penn counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brian Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joe Jordan.
Penn misses with a right hand
and Jordan counters with a shoot takedown. Penn fights it but they end up in guard.
Penn controls Jordan momentarily but Jordan frees himself.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jordan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
We're going to have a standup here because Brian Penn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Penn misses the body punch
and Jordan counters with a thumping low kick.
Jordan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Jordan.
Penn misses with a left hand
and Jordan counters with a nice uppercut.
Penn stuffs the takedown attempt from Jordan. Jordan gets slowly back to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jordan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jordan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jordan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jordan trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Jordan tries to pass to full mount but Penn defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has a hand on Jordan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jordan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Jordan landing shots from mount.
Penn is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Penn tries to hold on but Jordan postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Penn can't escape the position.
Jordan throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Penn because Jordan loaded up on that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan landing punches.
Jordan looking to finish Penn with some ground and pound. This is bad for Penn!
Jordan with the ground and pound from mount.
Penn is bucking up trying to escape but Jordan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Jordan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to hold on but Jordan pushes him away.
Jordan thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jordan thowing shots but they're missing.
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.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jordan throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Jordan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Penn. No joy for Jordan on that attempt.
Penn looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jordan misses with an uppercut. Penn saw that one coming.
Jordan lands a glancing blow to the side of Penn's head.
Jordan misses with a hook
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn misses with a takedown
letting Jordan counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn misses with an uppercut
and Jordan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jordan misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Penn throws a predictable looking body shot
so Jordan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Brian Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Jordan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Brian Penn wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Penn throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jordan's waist but Jordan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Penn off to one side.
Jordan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jordan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jordan counters with a straight right hand.
Penn misses with an uppercut
and Jordan counters with a three punch combo that has Penn backing up. Penn nods at Jordan to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan lands a two punch combo.
Penn connects with a crisp jab.
Penn misses with an uppercut
and Jordan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
Penn throws a combination that misses
and Jordan counters with a low kick, right behind Penn 's knee.
Penn misses with a hook
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jordan keeps the fight on the outside.
Jordan misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penn throws an off balance right hand
and Jordan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jordan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Penn's knee momentarily.
Jordan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Penn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jordan throws an elbow but Penn slips to the side and avoids it well.
Penn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Joe Jordan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jordan wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Jordan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jordan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Jordan!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rick Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ezekiel Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Down - Stone The Crow. Rick Thomas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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189 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Savage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas connects with a jab.
Thomas swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Savage misses with a takedown attempt
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Nice jab there from Thomas.
Thomas moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Savage moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Savage dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas takes a swing at Savage's ribcage but misses.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas misses with a hook
and Savage counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Savage from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savage lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage stopping the sweep attempt from Thomas.
Savage in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Savage is pushing down on Thomas's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thomas is fighting to maintain full guard but Savage has managed to sneak the leg through.
Thomas won't allow Savage to pass to mount.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.
Savage thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thomas's head.
Savage is looking to advance position but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thomas is in trouble now - Savage has advanced to mount!
Thomas is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Savage landing shots from mount.
Savage thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Thomas is looking to get to half guard.
Savage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Savage cracks Thomas with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ezekiel Savage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas connects with a crisp jab.
Thomas misses with a hook. Savage ducked under it nicely.
Thomas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Savage moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
Thomas throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thomas.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thomas throws a hook but Savage avoids it easily.
Savage takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Savage fails with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ezekiel Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice shot lands for Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a single shot there.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Savage with a lazy takedown attempt
and Thomas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rick Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Savage.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big left from Thomas misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Savage's calf.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Thomas dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Savage fails with the takedown
and Savage takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a body punch but Savage moves out of range.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Savage manages to avoid it.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savage.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas lands with a cross.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas clobbers Savage with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Rick Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Savage with a poor takedown
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rick Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ezekiel Savage.
Savage moves away from the strike by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savage under the eye.
Savage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Savage moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Thomas thows a body shot but no joy.
Thomas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Thomas misses with an uppercut.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rick Thomas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
Savage misses with a takedown
and Thomas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
and Savage counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Thomas's guard now.
Savage has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas 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 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Thomas!
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