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EFC 110: Kharghai vs Valentine PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gregorius Millrapids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Rash Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Millrapids comes to the cage accompanied by Paint It Black- The Rolling Stones. Rash Jr is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by E.T. -Katy Perry ft. Kanye West. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregorius Millrapids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Rash Jr!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Millrapids gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Millrapids working for a triangle but Rash Jr defends it easily.
Rash Jr is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rash Jr won't allow Millrapids to sweep him here.
Millrapids keeping full guard, as Rash Jr tries to pass.
Rash Jr throwing strikes from guard but Millrapids blocks nicely.
Rash Jr wants to control from the top but Millrapids keeps moving.
Millrapids throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Millrapids has his foot on Rash Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rash Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Millrapids looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rash Jr postures up and lands a big shot to Millrapids's brow.
Millrapids looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rash Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Millrapids is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rash Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rash Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Millrapids working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rash Jr.
Rash Jr trying to control but Millrapids is working from the bottom.
Rash Jr is in close to Millrapids's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rash Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Millrapids is looking to reverse the position.
Rash Jr scoring with punches and elbows.
Millrapids tries to buck Rash Jr off but Rash Jr is having none of it.
Millrapids manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rash Jr's best efforts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rash Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Millrapids has hold of Rash Jr's hands but Rash Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rash Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Millrapids does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rash Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Millrapids's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rash Jr connects with a nice short shot to Millrapids's temple.
Millrapids on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Millrapids gets full guard.
Rash Jr wants to control from the top but Millrapids keeps moving.
Millrapids throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rash Jr throwing strikes but missing.
Rash Jr trying to control but Millrapids is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rash Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
Millrapids has his foot on Rash Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rash Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
Millrapids is breathing heavily.
Rash Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rash Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rash Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rash Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Millrapids had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rash Jr defends it easily.
Rash Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rash Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rash Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rash Jr lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rash Jr with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rash Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Millrapids working for a triangle but Rash Jr defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rash Jr makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rash Jr content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rash Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rash Jr got a little sloppy there for a moment and Millrapids has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rash Jr has managed to get both his arms back between Millrapids's legs - danger averted.
Millrapids preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rash Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rash Jr stands and throws Millrapids's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Millrapids taking a bit of punishment here - Rash Jr scoring with strikes.
Rash Jr working the head and body with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Rash Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rash Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Millrapids loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Millrapids lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Millrapids won't allow Rash Jr to sweep him here.
Rash Jr lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Millrapids!
Rash Jr with shots to the head and body - Millrapids looks very uncomfortable down there.
Millrapids tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rash Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Millrapids is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
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!
Rash Jr lands a big shot there that rocks Millrapids but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Millrapids is rocked!
Rash Jr postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Millrapids badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Rash Jr around the waist but Rash Jr pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Rash Jr is the winner by TKO! Rash Jr jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Rash Jr!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dave Growl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sten Kil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kil has chosen Over The Hills And Far Away as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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222 lbs
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224 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Growl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sten Kil!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kil looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Growl scores with a takedown into Kil's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Growl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kil is keeping the position for now.
Kil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Growl looking to pass the guard.
Growl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kil wants to stand up but Growl is controlling him.
Growl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kil has momentary wrist control but Growl slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growl 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.
Kil looks gassed!
Growl stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Growl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Growl throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Growl postures up in Kil's guard and throws a big left but Kil blocks it.
Growl throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Growl. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Growl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Growl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Growl throwing strikes from guard but Kil blocks nicely.
Growl pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kil is keeping the position for now.
Growl trying to control the position from guard on top but Kil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kil working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Growl.
Growl throwing strikes from guard but Kil blocks nicely.
Growl trying to control but Kil is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Growl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Growl thows a big elbow that misses.
Growl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Growl might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Growl working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kil's head.
Growl postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Growl thows a big elbow that misses.
Growl loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Growl lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Growl keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kil's head.
Growl is looking to work some ground and pound but Kil has wrist control.
Kil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Growl is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Growl with a flurry of punches that miss.
Growl passes Kil's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Growl is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Growl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kil is not content to let Growl control the position.
Growl sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kil defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Growl dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Growl shoots in for a double leg but Kil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Growl fails to land the takedown.
Kil tries to sprawl but Growl drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kil keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kil wants to get back to his feet.
Growl is trying to control the action in half guard but Kil is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Growl thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Growl frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kil is breathing heavily.
Growl looking to ground and pound but Kil is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Growl has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Kil's face.
Growl 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.
Growl dominating with strikes here.
Growl is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kil can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Growl lands with some strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Growl landing shots from mount.
Growl punishing his opponent with strikes.
Kil is rocked!
Growl raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kil is still in real trouble! Can Growl finish him?
Growl loads up with a big shot that hurts Kil! He's pulled Growl in close but Growl has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Kil survive? More strikes from Growl and Kil is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dave Growl!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willy Diamonds (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kobra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Kobra has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Willy Diamonds's chin.
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willy Diamonds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, King Kobra!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diamonds throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diamonds cracks Kobra with a right hand to the side of the head.
Diamonds misses with a hook
and Kobra counters with a nice body shot.
Kobra defending well as Diamonds loads up on a big left hand.
Kobra misses with a straight left.
Kobra scores with a hook to the body. Diamonds takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kobra misses with a takedown attempt
and Diamonds counters with a straight right hand.
Diamonds throws a hook to the side of Kobra's head but Kobra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kobra throws a poor cross that misses
and Diamonds counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diamonds misses with a double jab.
Kobra misses with an uppercut
and Diamonds counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kobra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kobra displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diamonds throws out the jab.
Kobra moves forwards but Diamonds connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kobra throws a combination that misses
and Diamonds counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kobra scores with a nice head shot.
Diamonds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds throws a hook but Kobra avoids it easily.
Kobra goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kobra slips under a jab from Diamonds.
Kobra slips under a jab.
A big left from Kobra misses.
Diamonds is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Diamonds scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Diamonds throws an overhand right that lands on Kobra's shoulder, as Kobra tries to avoid the shot.
Willy Diamonds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds slips a straight right by Kobra.
Diamonds connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kobra's hands.
Nice shot by Diamonds.
Diamonds is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Diamonds throws an off balance right hand
and Kobra counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Diamonds blocks a head kick by Kobra.
Kobra fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sloppy strikes from Diamonds. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kobra ducks under a wild hook from Diamonds.
Diamonds scores with a punch to the head.
Diamonds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Diamonds swings for the body but Kobra moves out of range.
Kobra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diamonds misses with a straight left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Diamonds dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kobra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Diamonds connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kobra scrambles back to his feet.
Diamonds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Diamonds listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kobra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kobra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kobra slips under a jab from Diamonds.
Kobra closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Diamonds managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Kobra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra tries to score with some ground and pound. Diamonds controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
The ground and pound from Kobra seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kobra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kobra fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kobra tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kobra has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kobra throws a strike aimed at the side of Diamonds's head but Diamonds avoids it well.
Kobra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Diamonds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The ground and pound from Kobra seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Diamonds tries to bench press Kobra off him but Kobra keeps the position.
Kobra in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kobra lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra in side control, throwing shots but Diamonds defends.
Kobra postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kobra lands some shots froms side control.
Kobra working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kobra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diamonds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Diamonds is trying to get back to his feet.
Diamonds is looking for a sweep.
Kobra tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kobra is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diamonds knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds tries to bench press Kobra off him but Kobra keeps the position.
Kobra throws an elbow but Diamonds slips to the side and avoids it well.
Diamonds takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Diamonds on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Kobra throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diamonds regains half guard there - taking advantage of Kobra's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
King Kobra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Diamonds wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds is looking to escape.
Kobra is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Diamonds doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kobra.
Diamonds is refusing to be controlled, as Kobra sits in half guard.
Kobra scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kobra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Diamonds defending well though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kobra throws a strike but Diamonds avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kobra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kobra pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Diamonds misses with a left hand
and Kobra counters with a stiff right hand.
Kobra throws a lazy uppercut
and Diamonds counters with a right hand to the body.
Kobra moves out of range as Diamonds strikes.
Diamonds throws a nice looking combination but Kobra bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Diamonds thows a body shot but no joy.
Diamonds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kobra moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobra steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diamonds.
Diamonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobra.
Diamonds scores with a jab to the body.
Kobra staying out of range there.
Kobra tries to clinch up.
Willy Diamonds is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Diamonds pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kobra back to the cage. Diamonds follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kobra slips a jab from Diamonds.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobra fails with a takedown attempt.
Kobra uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diamonds.
Kobra throws a lazy uppercut
and Diamonds counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kobra thinking.
Diamonds takes a swing at Kobra's ribcage but misses.
Kobra tries to clinch up.
Diamonds misses with an uppercut
and Kobra counters with a left to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diamonds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kobra.
Diamonds lands a nice shot to the body.
Kobra throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Diamonds to counter with a crisp jab.
Kobra ducks under a wild hook from Diamonds.
Kobra avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kobra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kobra there.
Kobra seems to be looking for submissions.
Diamonds wants to get back to full guard.
Diamonds has his hands clasped together around Kobra's back. He's all about the action.
Kobra trying to control the action but Diamonds is working from the bottom.
Diamonds is trying to maintain the position but Kobra is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Diamonds pushes Kobra off and gets back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Diamonds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Diamonds 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... Willy Diamonds!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Viper PG Master (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fatboy Slim - Right Here Right Now kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Dave Lee will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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169 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viper PG Master!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PG Master throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
PG Master lands a slapping body shot.
PG Master swinging wildly here.
PG Master lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee connects with a leg kick. PG Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee connects with a leg kick. PG Master looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
PG Master connects with a single shot there.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
PG Master throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee slips a straight right by PG Master.
Dave Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
PG Master looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Dave Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a right hand that PG Master ducks under and follows up with a left that PG Master also avoids with ease.
PG Master lands a lovely overhand right.
PG Master throws an off balance right hand
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
PG Master takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PG Master misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
PG Master throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between PG Master's hands.
Some bone on bone action there as PG Master checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to PG Master's calf.
PG Master misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow PG Master down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
PG Master moves away from the strike by Lee.
PG Master fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
PG Master is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee looks to land a combination but PG Master avoids it well.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
PG Master throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses with a low kick.
PG Master connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PG Master showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
PG Master misses with a wild body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and PG Master has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from PG Master and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
PG Master throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for PG Master's leg but PG Master calmly moves out of range.
PG Master slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dave Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
PG Master throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crunch! Lee slams his shin into PG Master's torso.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
PG Master connects with a body shot.
Lee looks to land a combination. PG Master sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Sloppy strikes from PG Master. Those never looked like landing.
PG Master takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but PG Master manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
PG Master swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
PG Master tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws the left hand but PG Master avoids the punch easily.
PG Master looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
PG Master throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but PG Master bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee dodges the punch combination from PG Master.
Lee avoids the body shot from PG Master.
Dave Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
PG Master takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PG Master throws out the jab.
PG Master with a hook.
PG Master rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a big head kick but PG Master shrugs it off.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
PG Master is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from PG Master. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
PG Master uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
PG Master swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A big left from PG Master misses.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but PG Master avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
PG Master throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and PG Master has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from PG Master and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee throws a head kick but PG Master moves out of range.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee swinging wildly here.
PG Master showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
PG Master dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
PG Master misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and PG Master counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
PG Master lands a head shot.
PG Master takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from PG Master.
Viper PG Master has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PG Master moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
PG Master misses with a body shot.
PG Master misses with a hook.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks PG Master off balance momentarily.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
PG Master is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
PG Master on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from PG Master misses its intended target.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
PG Master falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind PG Master 's knee.
PG Master throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
PG Master misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
PG Master checks the leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
PG Master has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
PG Master looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee 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 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Lee!
After the fight, Dave Lee was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Illacme Plenipes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Stroker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willie Stroker told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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30
188 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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23
185 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Illacme Plenipes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Stroker!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stroker tries for a takedown but Plenipes circles away easily
and Plenipes counters with a solid body kick.
Plenipes closes the distance and clinches.
Stroker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Plenipes just stands there and leans against the cage.
Plenipes effectively controlling the action here.
Plenipes seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Stroker is trying to drag Plenipes to the mat but Plenipes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Illacme Plenipes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Stroker.
Plenipes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stroker's defenses.
It looks like Willie Stroker has been cut.
Stroker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Plenipes slows down the pace here.
Stroker is looking for a takedown.
Plenipes slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Stroker misses with a takedown
and Plenipes counters with a body kick that stops Stroker in his tracks momentarily.
Plenipes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Stroker's calf.
Stroker looks gassed!
A chopping leg kick lands by Plenipes.
Stroker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Plenipes counters by clinching up.
Plenipes holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Plenipes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Plenipes moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stroker has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Plenipes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plenipes is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plenipes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stroker is working for takedown but Plenipes is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stroker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plenipes has Stroker pressed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Plenipes rushes Stroker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Plenipes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stroker.
Plenipes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Plenipes stalling the fight.
Stroker drops down looking for an ankle pick but Plenipes pulls his leg out and moves away.
Stroker shoots in looking for a takedown. Plenipes tries to sprawl out of it but Stroker keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Plenipes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Plenipes circles away.
Plenipes instigates a clinch.
Stroker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Plenipes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stroker manages to pull guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Plenipes is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Stroker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Plenipes is aware though and is defending well.
Plenipes sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Illacme Plenipes wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Stroker gets a clinch.
Stroker takes a shot to the head.
Plenipes just leaning against Stroker, taking a breather.
Stroker wants a takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plenipes is struggling to control the position.
Plenipes lands an elbow that stopped Stroker in his tracks for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Stroker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Plenipes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illacme Plenipes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willie Stroker's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Plenipes stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Plenipes wants it to stay on the feet.
Stroker shoots in looking for a takedown but Plenipes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stroker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Plenipes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stroker is looking for a takedown.
Illacme Plenipes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Stroker.
Stroker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stroker is trying to trip Plenipes. He has hold of a leg but Plenipes is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Stroker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Plenipes pulls Stroker in close to prevent any damage.
Stroker tries to free his leg and advance position but Plenipes is retaining full guard.
Plenipes is adopting a defensive guard.
Illacme Plenipes has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Plenipes drives through and clinches with Stroker against the cage.
Plenipes prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plenipes has Stroker pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plenipes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stroker is breathing heavily.
Plenipes has Stroker pushed against the cage.
Stroker takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up Willie Stroker's cut even more.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Plenipes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Plenipes throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stroker shoots in but Plenipes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Willie Stroker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plenipes closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Plenipes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Plenipes forces Stroker back against the cage and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stroker wants to take the fight to the mat but Plenipes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stroker misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Plenipes to work.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Stroker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Plenipes is stalling here.
Plenipes scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plenipes is stalling here.
Stroker is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Plenipes has Stroker pushed against the cage.
Illacme Plenipes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Plenipes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Plenipes tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stroker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Plenipes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stroker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plenipes closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Plenipes has Stroker pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plenipes lands an elbow just above Stroker 's eye.
Plenipes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Stroker up against the cage.
Stroker wants a takedown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plenipes breaks from the clinch.
Plenipes has taken the fight to the clinch.
Plenipes keeps control of Stroker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Plenipes scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Plenipes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stroker's efforts to push away.
Stroker tries to break the clinch but Plenipes is controlling the position.
Plenipes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Illacme Plenipes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willie Stroker'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.
Stroker shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Plenipes defends it nicely.
Plenipes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Plenipes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Stroker.
Plenipes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stroker looking for a takedown.
Illacme Plenipes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Stroker.
Plenipes is pressed up against the cage. Stroker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plenipes down to the mat. Plenipes avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Stroker dives in and grabs Plenipes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Plenipes pushes down on Stroker's head and hops out.
Illacme Plenipes is winning the standup battle so far.
Plenipes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Plenipes darts in and clinches Stroker up against the cage.
Plenipes's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Plenipes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stroker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plenipes darts in and clinches Stroker up against the cage.
Plenipes slowing the pace effectively.
Plenipes is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Plenipes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Willie Stroker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Plenipes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stroker is trying to break free.
Stalling in the clinch from Plenipes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Illacme Plenipes.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Plenipes napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Plenipes is looking for a sweep.
Stroker is trying to get an arm triangle but Plenipes is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Plenipes is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Stroker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Plenipes gets back to half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stroker missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Plenipes keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Plenipes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Plenipes pulls Stroker in close to prevent any damage.
Plenipes 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.
Plenipes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stroker can do to turn this around?
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Plenipes is on top in guard.
Illacme Plenipes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plenipes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Stroker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Stroker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Plenipes uses it to pass to side control.
A lull in the action here as Plenipes stalls from top position.
Stroker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Plenipes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Plenipes staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Illacme Plenipes just wasn't active enough.
Stroker fails with the takedown
and Plenipes counters with a low kick, right behind Stroker 's knee.
Willie Stroker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stroker shoots in looking for a takedown but Plenipes manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stroker's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stroker shoots in for a takedown but Plenipes shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Plenipes instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Plenipes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Plenipes for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Plenipes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stroker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Plenipes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Plenipes crunches a lovely knee into Stroker's ribcage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Illacme Plenipes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plenipes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illacme Plenipes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenin comes to the cage accompanied by Helloween - Power. Battle has chosen VICTORY REMIX as his entrance music. Dre Battle will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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187 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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31
197 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Zenin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dre Battle!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battle throws a body punch but Zenin moves out of range.
Zenin thuds his right hand into Battle's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zenin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zenin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Battle momentarily.
Zenin changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Battle tries to avoid it but Zenin manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Battle to the ground. Battle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Battle lands a really nice looking cross but Zenin seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Battle jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battle. Zenin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Zenin misses.
Battle slaps away a takedown attempt from Zenin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zenin drives through and clinches with Battle against the cage.
Zenin tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zenin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Battle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Battle on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zenin tries for a takedown but Battle manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zenin lands a takedown into guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zenin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zenin drops back looking for a leg! Battle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Battle manages to kick Zenin off! Zenin jumps back into Battle's guard.
Zenin advances to half guard.
Battle wants to improve his position but Zenin is controlling well.
Zenin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zenin won't allow Battle to sweep him here.
Battle wants to stand but Zenin is controlling the position.
Zenin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Battle manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zenin has Battle in his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Battle preventing the sweep.
Battle has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zenin is proving hard to escape from.
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!
Battle decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Battle keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Battle lands a head shot.
Battle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Battle ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Battle cracks Zenin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle misses with a straight right.
Zenin tries to clinch but Battle moves out of range.
Battle loads up on a big right hand but Zenin slips the punch.
Battle swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Battle there.
Battle scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Battle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zenin manages to avoid it.
Zenin lands a jab to the head.
Vladimir Zenin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zenin.
Zenin fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zenin swings around for an armbar but Battle sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Zenin's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zenin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Battle is aware though and is defending well.
Zenin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zenin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Battle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Battle is sitting in close to Zenin's body. Zenin has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Battle is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Battle is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zenin.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Vladimir Zenin!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rile Nokea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kara Hiri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
208 lbs
9 - 4 - 1 |
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214 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
Powerful takedowns
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World class boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rile Nokea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kara Hiri!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hiri throws a right hand that Nokea ducks under and follows up with a left that Nokea also avoids with ease.
Hiri misses with a looping right.
Nokea wants to clinch but Hiri slips to the side
and Hiri counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nokea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nokea tries to clinch up.
Nokea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nokea pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hiri is keeping the position for now.
Hiri looking to control.
Hiri wants to stand up but Nokea is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nokea wants to pass the guard but Hiri is keeping the position.
Nokea prevents Hiri from getting back to his feet.
Nokea preventing the sweep.
Nokea trying to control but Hiri is working from the bottom.
Nokea drops back looking for a leg! Hiri is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hiri manages to kick Nokea off! Nokea jumps back into Hiri's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nokea prevents Hiri from getting back to his feet.
Hiri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nokea stopping the sweep attempt from Hiri.
Nokea postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hiri is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Nokea, into his guard.
Nokea working for a triangle but Hiri defends it easily.
Hiri wants to stand but Nokea is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nokea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nokea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nokea has his foot on Hiri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hiri works his way back into a safe position though.
Hiri must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nokea is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nokea working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hiri doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hiri manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nokea punching from the bottom - just letting Hiri know he's still in a fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiri controlling from the top position.
Nokea escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiri gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nokea keeping moving, preventing Hiri from controlling successfully.
Hiri decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Nokea is looking to clinch.
Hiri lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nokea circles away quickly and effectively.
Hiri scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nokea in his tracks.
A swing and a miss from Hiri.
Nokea is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hiri sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea tries to clinch but Hiri moves away
and Nokea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rile Nokea seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiri lands a really nice looking cross but Nokea seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiri connects with a looping right hand.
Hiri swats away the attempt to clinch by Nokea.
Nokea tries to clinch there but Hiri circles away.
Nokea has his takedown stuffed
and Hiri counters with a leg kick.
Nokea staying out of range there.
Nokea wants to clinch but Hiri slips to the side
and Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Hiri misses.
Nokea fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nokea fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kara Hiri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiri missing with a left hand there. Nokea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kara Hiri will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nokea ducks right into an uppercut from Hiri.
Nokea is looking to clinch.
Hiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nokea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nokea clinches.
Nokea tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hiri just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hiri struggles to land a body shot inside as Nokea controls his hands.
Nokea has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hiri is trying to keep an underhook but Nokea manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hiri slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hiri manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nokea sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiri tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hiri wants to free his trapped foot but Nokea is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nokea punching from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hiri in particular looking to stall.
Nokea wants to get back to full guard.
Nokea moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nokea has his foot on Hiri's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hiri works his way back into a safe position though.
Hiri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hiri throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiri gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rile Nokea is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nokea has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Nokea there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hiri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hiri throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nokea tries to clinch but Hiri is having none of it.
Nokea has a takedown stuffed.
Nokea has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rile Nokea. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nokea wants to clinch but Hiri slips to the side
and Hiri counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hiri swinging wildly here.
Nokea throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nokea wants to clinch
and Hiri counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nokea.
Hiri feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nokea's calf.
Hiri scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Rile Nokea has been cut.
Nokea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hiri finds it's way round the side to connect with Nokea's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hiri throws a series of punches but Nokea avoids them all with ease.
Hiri lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheers as Hiri lands an impressive looking overhand right. Nokea doesn't seem phased though.
Nokea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hiri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nokea.
Hiri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hiri lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hiri lands a jab.
A punch combination from Hiri misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiri thuds his right hand into Nokea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nokea shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hiri but Hiri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nokea shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nokea is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hiri lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nokea misses with a series of wild punches.
Hiri lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nokea wants to clinch
enabling Hiri to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kara Hiri showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rile Nokea's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nokea has his takedown stuffed
and Hiri counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hiri works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hiri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nokea is looking to clinch.
Nokea wants to clinch
and Hiri counters with a nice uppercut.
Nokea shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hiri is trying to defend but Nokea finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Rile Nokea overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hiri tries to get to full guard but Nokea has control of the leg.
Nokea is looking for a kimura but Hiri is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Nokea to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokea wants to advance to full mount but Hiri doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Hiri has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nokea drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hiri manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nokea has Hiri in his guard.
Hiri tries to stand but Nokea is controlling from the bottom.
Hiri gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiri looks to throw the jab but Nokea is out of range.
Nokea shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Nokea was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hiri is looking to improve his position but Nokea isn't that keen on the idea.
Nokea breaks from Hiri's wrist control and lands an elbow.
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!
Hiri is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hiri regains half guard.
Hiri takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nokea is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiri is looking to control Nokea's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hiri avoid being mounted?
Hiri is staying active underneath Nokea, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiri wants to get back to his feet.
Hiri is defending against the submission attempts here by Nokea.
Nokea throwing shots but Hiri is blocking nicely.
Hiri is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nokea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hiri looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nokea is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hiri is just riding it out for now. Nokea eventually gives up the hold.
Nokea not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nokea is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hiri keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Rile Nokea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kara Hiri is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiri is trying to stand back up but Nokea is controlling him
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Rile Nokea.
I think Hiri 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 29:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kara Hiri!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Esposito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron McSlugg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Esposito comes to the cage accompanied by Sukh Knight. McSlugg has chosen mcslugg custom anthem.... as his entrance music. John Esposito is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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285 lbs
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314 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Esposito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron McSlugg!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McSlugg misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Esposito lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Aaron McSlugg has been cut.
McSlugg drops his hands momentarily and Esposito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McSlugg on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McSlugg stalks Esposito and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Esposito's face. Esposito staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like John Esposito has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McSlugg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
McSlugg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
McSlugg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Esposito to score with a decent uppercut.
Esposito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That has opened up Aaron McSlugg's cut even more.
Esposito jabs McSlugg to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McSlugg looks gassed!
McSlugg takes a swing at Esposito's ribcage but misses.
McSlugg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Esposito sends McSlugg crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Esposito is motioning to the referee to let McSlugg up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
McSlugg is rocked!
Esposito connects with a stiff jab that staggers McSlugg - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). John Esposito!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kimbo Slice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Crabtree (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Slice comes to the cage accompanied by All I Do is Win. Crabtree has chosen Move Bitch as his entrance music. The key to victory for Kimbo Slice has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kimbo Slice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Crabtree!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slice swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crabtree walks into a stiff left hand from Slice.
It looks like Johnny Crabtree has been cut.
Slice keeps Crabtree at a distance using the push kick.
Crabtree throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Crabtree has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Slice.
Crabtree feints and as Slice raises his hands in defense, Crabtree changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Crabtree trying to control the position from guard on top but Slice is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slice is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Slice in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Slice is going to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crabtree wants to improve his position but Slice is controlling well.
Slice takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Slice tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Crabtree is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kimbo Slice just wasn't active enough.
Slice throws a left and a right that both miss
and Slice takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crabtree clinches.
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crabtree avoids the body shot from Slice.
Crabtree misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Slice darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Slice throws a right hand that Crabtree ducks under and follows up with a left that Crabtree also avoids with ease.
Slice throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crabtree slips under a jab.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Crabtree tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slice swivels and escapes.
Crabtree fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Slice.
Crabtree pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Slice rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crabtree moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crabtree throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Slice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice misses with a wild body shot.
Crabtree takes one on the button.
Slice moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big left from Slice misses.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slice throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crabtree throws a hook to the side of Slice's head but Slice sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slice scores with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slice cracks Crabtree with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Slice connects with a body shot that sends Crabtree's belly button to the back.
Crabtree looks gassed!
Slice scores with a nice body kick.
Crabtree ducks right into an uppercut from Slice.
A decent looking cross lands there for Slice.
Slice throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crabtree on the side of the head.
Kimbo Slice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crabtree with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Slice to score with a decent uppercut.
That has opened up Johnny Crabtree's cut even more.
Slice lands with a cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kimbo Slice dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Johnny Crabtree's cut.
That's time! Slice's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Slice slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Slice lands a nice looking body shot.
Slice looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Crabtree misses.
Crabtree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Crabtree looks for a takedown but Slice sprawls well.
Slice lands with a cross.
Crabtree is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crabtree moves out of range as Slice throws a body kick.
Slice lands with a nice combination. Crabtree backs away looking to recover.
Crabtree dodges the punch combination from Slice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slice throws a series of punches but Crabtree moves out of range.
Slice scores with a sloppy right hand. Crabtree should have avoided that one.
The cut above Johnny Crabtree's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Slice throws a front kick that sends Crabtree stumbling back into the cage.
Slice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Slice connects with a good right hand that stumbles Crabtree. Crabtree circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Slice is looking to slow Crabtree down with leg kicks.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot lands for Slice.
Slice lands with an uppercut that bounces Crabtree off the cage and back into range.
Slice moves out of range as Crabtree strikes.
Crabtree fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slice manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slice fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slice here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Slice lands a jab.
Kimbo Slice is winning the standup battle so far.
Slice getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Johnny Crabtree's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Crabtree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Slice defending well as Crabtree loads up on a big left hand.
Crabtree looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Slice.
Slice uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Johnny Crabtree's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kimbo Slice!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vadim Kharghai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Valentine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kharghai might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Petos feat.Pikkupiru - Meidän puolella tai meitä vastaan. Alexander Valentine has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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195 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vadim Kharghai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Valentine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kharghai loads up on a big right hand but Valentine slips the punch.
Valentine throws a leg kick
and Kharghai counters with a big head kick but Valentine shrugs it off.
Valentine does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kharghai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Valentine on his heels. He'll look to pass Valentine's guard now, I'm sure.
Valentine has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Valentine controls Kharghai momentarily but Kharghai frees himself.
Kharghai avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kharghai throwing strikes from guard but Valentine blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharghai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kharghai has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kharghai missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kharghai keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Valentine's head.
Valentine has an active guard here but Kharghai has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine tries to roll over but Kharghai keeps him under control.
Kharghai seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Valentine does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to roll over but Kharghai keeps him under control.
Kharghai looks to land a strike but Valentine avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kharghai stays in close to Valentine's body and controls the position.
Valentine looking for a sweep. Not yet Valentine, not yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kharghai accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Valentine not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Valentine tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valentine is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Valentine misses with a hook. Kharghai ducked under it nicely.
Kharghai throws a lazy head kick
and Valentine counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kharghai misses with a head kick.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Kharghai moves out of range easily.
Kharghai fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Valentine fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Valentine with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine looks to land a body kick but Kharghai moved away.
Kharghai looks for the body kick but Valentine saw that one coming.
Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kharghai.
Valentine connects with an inside leg kick.
Kharghai throws a sloppy head kick
and Valentine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valentine is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharghai on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kharghai swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Valentine.
Good exchange - Valentine coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Valentine will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kharghai throws out a loose jab but Valentine uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valentine lands a jab to the head.
Valentine moves out of range of the body kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Valentine, right into the meat.
Some bone on bone action there as Valentine checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentine. Kharghai does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kharghai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice cross by Valentine.
Valentine displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kharghai.
Valentine throws a sloppy body shot
and Kharghai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kharghai tries to close the distance and clinch but Valentine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kharghai throws a jab when Valentine was well out of range.
Kharghai takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Kharghai fails with a takedown attempt.
Valentine cracks Kharghai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Good standup being displayed there by Kharghai as he connects with a hook.
Kharghai ducks right into an uppercut from Valentine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai moves out of range of the body kick.
Valentine throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Valentine.
Valentine lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kharghai at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentine lands a nice hook to Kharghai's body. Kharghai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kharghai takes one to the side of the head.
Valentine cracks Kharghai with an open hand slap.
Kharghai misses with a double jab.
Kharghai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Kharghai. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Valentine.
Valentine cracks the inside of Kharghai's front leg.
Valentine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharghai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
Kharghai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kharghai.
A big right from Kharghai misses.
Valentine throws a combination. Kharghai tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentine throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kharghai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kharghai swinging wildly here.
Valentine throws a sloppy head kick and Kharghai moves out of range easily.
Kharghai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kharghai uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Valentine.
A head kick from Kharghai lands but Valentine takes it in his stride.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kharghai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Valentine fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kharghai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Valentine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Valentine thuds his shin into the meat of Kharghai's side.
Valentine throws a low kick but Kharghai moves out of range easily.
Valentine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kharghai.
Alexander Valentine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Kharghai.
Kharghai just misses with a punch to the body.
Kharghai walks into a stiff left hand from Valentine.
Valentine throws a lazy right hand but Kharghai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kharghai swinging wildly here.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentine swings widly with a right hand
and Valentine takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kharghai moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentine.
An inside leg kick from Valentine misses.
Valentine scores with a spinning back kick!
Good leg kick by Valentine there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valentine throws a body kick that misses.
Kharghai misses with a straight left.
Valentine lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai walks into a stiff left hand from Valentine.
Valentine lands a right hook to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kharghai chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Valentine can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentine dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kharghai wants to clinch up but Valentine keeps it at a distance.
Kharghai tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Valentine swivels and escapes.
Kharghai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Valentine moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Valentine looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentine thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kharghai if he has to take too many more of those.
Valentine throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kharghai. No joy for Valentine on that attempt.
Valentine stuffs the takedown attempt from Kharghai. Kharghai gets slowly back to his feet.
Kharghai throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Valentine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Valentine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kharghai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Valentine.
Valentine looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Alexander Valentine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kharghai throws a right hand that Valentine ducks under and follows up with a left that Valentine also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valentine scores with a decent looking hook.
Kharghai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Valentine connects with an inside leg kick.
Kharghai walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentine cracks Kharghai with a good jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kharghai takes a kick to the side of the head.
Vadim Kharghai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice inside leg kick there by Valentine. That's going to slow Kharghai down.
Kharghai shoots in and drives through. Valentine sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Valentine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Valentine 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... Alexander Valentine!
Alexander Valentine spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a big arrogant.
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