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New Horizons PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Old English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
KO power |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Old English!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Bob!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bob sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten English somewhat.
English has a takedown stuffed.
English connects with a nice looking jab.
English defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bob.
English scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bob is pushing English's head away, looking to escape. English manages to hold on to the position though.
Bob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but English wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bob can't do much from the bottom here.
English wants to control but Bob is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on English's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
English tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bob knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bob is trying to stand back up but English is controlling him
Bob is looking to control English's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bob avoid being mounted?
English looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bob closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. English did well to prevent Bob getting side control.
Bob prevents English from improving his position.
Bob wants to control but English is keeping him busy.
English keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
English has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bob is working away from the top position though.
Bob uses his free foot to push down on English's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for English.
Bob trying to control but English is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bob looking to finish with strikes here!
Bob looking to control but English is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bob throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English wants to hold on but Bob pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
English wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Bob.
Bob thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
English wants to hold on but Bob pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bob sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bob dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bob feints and then cracks English's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow English down.
Big Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
English throws a body kick that misses.
English gets caught napping as Bob dives in and scores a takedown. English manages to retain guard.
Big Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.
English wants to get back to his feet but Bob is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
English is trying to hold Bob in close to prevent damage but Bob has managed to pass into half guard.
English is trying to stand.
Bob decides to return to a standing position.
English throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bob counters with a takedown into side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Bob decides to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Bob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bob works his way into side control.
Bob goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, English rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bob's guard! Nice work there by English!
Bob wants to sweep here but English controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bob 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.
English wants to pass the guard but Bob is keeping the position.
Bob is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
English stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
English would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
English trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
English being controlled here momentarily.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
English will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob shoots in and gets a takedown into English's guard.
Bob trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. English is keeping the position for now.
Bob decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bob.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
English darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Bob looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
English is working an open guard so Bob takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bob looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? English is fending him off so far but Bob persists. Nope, English circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob tries to clinch up
enabling English to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
Bob misses with a hook to the body
and English counters with a two punch combo.
English swats away the attempt to clinch by Bob.
Bob tries to clinch up.
English tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bob manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bob throws a sloppy head kick
and English cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Big Bob has been cut.
English lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
English stuffs the takedown attempt from Bob. Bob gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Bob takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
English is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
English is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bob is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bob not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
English wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bob is stalling here. English is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bob seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and English has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but English wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bob pushes English away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, English gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bob wants to control but English postures up.
English is trying to get an arm triangle but Bob is defending well.
Bob is trying to control English's posture but English avoids it.
Bob is pushing English's head away, looking to escape. English manages to hold on to the position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
English trying to control the position but Bob is working away.
Bob regains half guard.
Bob pushes English off and gets back to his feet.
Bob misses with a takedown attempt - English sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Old English has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Big Bob.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob leaves English with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bob 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... Big Bob!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor throws a low kick, looking for Shimazu's leg but Shimazu calmly moves out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Connor.
Shimazu throws a head kick that misses.
Connor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shimazu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Connor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Connor misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Shimazu misses with a kick to the body.
Shimazu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connor. Connor obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connor clinches.
Shimazu jumps guard but Connor stands there with Shimazu around his waist. Shimazu gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Connor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shimazu backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Connor can't break the clinch.
Shimazu'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.
Connor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Shimazu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Connor.
Shimazu is struggling to control the position.
Connor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shimazu looks for the body kick but Connor saw that one coming.
Connor defending well as Shimazu loads up on a big left hand.
Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shimazu is looking to control Connor's arms but Connor gets an underhook and turns him. Now Shimazu has his back to the cage.
Connor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Shimazu tries to pull guard but Connor holds him up against the cage and eventually Shimazu drops back down to his feet.
John Connor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Shimazu.
Connor tries to break free but Shimazu pushes him back against the cage.
Connor keeps control of Shimazu as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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!
Connor stalls.
Shimazu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shimazu tries a body shot but Connor blocks it.
Connor is trying to break free.
A bit of stalling here from Connor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shimazu prevents Connor from breaking the clinch.
Shimazu is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shimazu tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing Shimazu back against the cage.
Shimazu will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Connor up against the cage.
Connor manages to break the clinch.
Connor cracks Shimazu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooh!!! Connor has knocked Shimazu down with a huge combo! Connor steps away and waves a wobbly Shimazu back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like William Shimazu has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shimazu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Shimazu throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Connor! Shimazu is out on his feet! Connor rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Shimazu is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Shimazu is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Connor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kawika Dudoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Frajd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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160 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kawika Dudoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mak Frajd!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Frajd. No joy for Dudoit on that attempt.
Frajd shoots in and gets a takedown into Dudoit's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dudoit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Frajd.
Frajd trying to control the position from guard on top but Dudoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frajd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frajd trying to control but Dudoit is working from the bottom.
Frajd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dudoit is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dudoit has escaped and now he's on top!
Dudoit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frajd is keeping the position for now.
Dudoit is breathing heavily.
Frajd wants to sweep here but Dudoit controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dudoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Frajd is looking for a triangle but Dudoit pushes his legs off easily.
Frajd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dudoit defends well.
Frajd looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dudoit passes into half guard.
Frajd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dudoit is looking to take a break and control but Frajd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dudoit pulls his head out easily.
Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frajd wants to control but Dudoit is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Frajd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frajd trying to hold on to Dudoit's head to control him but Dudoit postures up.
Frajd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dudoit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frajd looking for submissions off his back.
Frajd is controlling Dudoit's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Frajd wants to get back to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frajd can do anything to dispel that myth.
Frajd looking for submissions off his back.
Frajd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dudoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Frajd is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Dudoit doesn't defend quickly enough and Frajd has managed to lock this one up! Can Dudoit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Frajd on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mak Frajd!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Henerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santiago's entrance music is Kanye West - Stronger. A fine choice. Henerson has chosen Headlines as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Henerson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Santiago lands.
Henerson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santiago.
Henerson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Santiago to the ground. Henerson is now in Santiago's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Henerson landing some decent shots from guard.
Henerson postures up in Santiago's guard and throws a big left but Santiago blocks it.
Henerson throws a strike but Santiago rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santiago sitting in guard here, content to control.
Henerson wants to get back to his feet but Santiago is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Santiago is standing up over Henerson. Henerson looks to escape but Santiago dives into side control.
Santiago works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago has hold of Henerson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Henerson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Santiago cranks the arm and Henerson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Henerson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:02 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bobby Santiago!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Cuvler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Lidell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chuck Lidell will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Cuvler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chuck Lidell!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuvler shoots in for a double leg but Lidell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lidell throws a shot to the body.
Cuvler misses with a takedown attempt
and Lidell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cuvler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lidell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
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!
Cuvler tries to keep at a distance but Lidell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lidell lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lidell digs a right hand into Cuvler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cuvler's gas tank.
Cuvler is breathing heavily.
Cuvler wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Cuvler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lidell lands with a light punch inside.
Lidell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cuvler or not.
A shot in the inside from Lidell.
A right hook to the body lands for Lidell.
Nice body punch from Lidell.
Lidell pushes Cuvler back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lidell breaks from the clinch.
A left and a right from Lidell both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Tyler Cuvler has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lidell, as that shot connected.
Cuvler shoots in for a takedown but Lidell shows good takedown defense.
Cuvler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lidell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cuvler scrambles back to his feet.
Lidell lands a body shot.
Lidell jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lidell scores with a body shot.
Lidell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lidell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lidell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cuvler.
Lidell cracks Cuvler with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cuvler looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lidell finish him?
Lidell punishes Cuvler's body with a nice straight punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Cuvler. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lidell goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lidell closes the distance and pushes Cuvler back into the cage.
Lidell manages to break the clinch.
Cuvler gets a double leg takedown into Lidell's guard.
Cuvler wants to stand but Lidell is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lidell is adopting a defensive guard.
Lidell keeping moving, preventing Cuvler from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyler Cuvler.
Lidell fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lidell jabs at Cuvler's body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lidell.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lidell displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Tyler Cuvler's cut is getting worse.
Lidell drops Cuvler with a beautiful combination! Cuvler stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lidell is looking for the KO!
Cuvler is rocked!
Lidell stuns Cuvler with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Oh Cuvler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lidell lands with a cross.
Cuvler shoots in looking for a takedown but Lidell manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cuvler's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lidell lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Cuvler can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lidell and Cuvler drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lidell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chuck Lidell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hakeem Nicks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Rogen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Rogen acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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215 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hakeem Nicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Rogen!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
It looks like Seth Rogen has been cut.
Nicks looks to land a combination but Rogen avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Rogen blocks the leg kick.
Rogen throws a jab but it's blocked by Nicks.
Rogen throws a leg kick but Nicks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big left from Rogen misses.
Rogen misses the shot to the body.
Nicks punishes Rogen's body with a nice straight punch.
Rogen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nicks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rogen doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicks lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nicks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rogen backs up against the cage.
Nicks batters Rogen with a massive right followed by a huge left! Rogen is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Nicks lands a final crushing right hand to drop Rogen to the mat with a gruesome thud! Nicks is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hakeem Nicks!
During a confident post fight interview, Hakeem Nicks thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evaristus Cookescommons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Fitch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Kickstart. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
170 lbs
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25
178 lbs
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evaristus Cookescommons!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitch slaps away a takedown attempt from Cookescommons, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cookescommons feints a jab promting Fitch to slip. Cookescommons then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Fitch slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Jon Fitch has been cut.
Cookescommons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fitch circles away quickly and effectively.
Fitch misses with a double jab.
Fitch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cookescommons.
Fitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cookescommons.
Cookescommons tries to clinch there but Fitch circles away.
Cookescommons keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitch.
Fitch lands a glancing blow to the side of Cookescommons's head.
Cookescommons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cookescommons tries for a takedown but Fitch circles away easily
and Fitch counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Cookescommons!
Jon Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Evaristus Cookescommons.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch scoring with strikes but Cookescommons is staying in there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookescommons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fitch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Fitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cookescommons in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Fitch avoids the attempt from Cookescommons to control.
Cookescommons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fitch controlling his opponent.
Fitch trying to control but Cookescommons is having none of it.
Fitch lands a big shot there that rocks Cookescommons but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Fitch looking to finish Cookescommons with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cookescommons!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cookescommons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cookescommons tries to hold on but Fitch postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cookescommons tries to reverse the position but Fitch maintains control.
Fitch wants to control the pace but Cookescommons is squirming around nicely.
Fitch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fitch landing strikes, looking to finish!
Cookescommons working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitch with good strikes from the mount here!
Cookescommons is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fitch content just to control the position here.
Fitch 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.
Fitch working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Fitch connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fitch has hold of Cookescommons's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cookescommons manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fitch breaks from Cookescommons's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fitch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Fitch controlling his opponent.
Cookescommons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fitch has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cookescommons's face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cookescommons working to try and regain half guard.
Fitch avoids the attempt from Cookescommons to control.
Cookescommons working to try and regain half guard.
Fitch landing strikes from the mount.
Fitch wants to control the pace but Cookescommons is squirming around nicely.
Cookescommons takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Cookescommons that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch lands a big elbow.
Fitch can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cookescommons is looking to escape.
Fitch controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Fitch's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cookescommons, pushing him back against the cage.
Fitch has Cookescommons pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fitch pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cookescommons tumbling to the mat - Fitch dives into Cookescommons's guard.
Cookescommons throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fitch uses it to pass to side control.
Cookescommons wants to get back to his feet.
Fitch controls the position.
Fitch working the head and body with strikes.
Cookescommons takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitch trying to control the action but Cookescommons is working from the bottom.
The ground and pound from Fitch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookescommons is pushing Fitch's head away, looking to escape. Fitch manages to hold on to the position though.
Cookescommons taking a bit of punishment here - Fitch scoring with strikes.
Cookescommons manages to get back to half guard.
Fitch working Cookescommons over with strikes.
Fitch content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fitch throwing shots but Cookescommons is blocking nicely.
Fitch working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fitch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
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. Fitch connects with a nice short shot to Cookescommons's temple.
Fitch prevents Cookescommons from improving his position.
Cookescommons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitch.
Cookescommons is not content to let Fitch control the position.
Cookescommons wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cookescommons keeps working.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cookescommons blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fitch.
Cookescommons has hold of Fitch's hands but Fitch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Fitch content to control rather than advance.
Fitch not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fitch is trying to control. Cookescommons wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jon Fitch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fitch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fitch is controlling the pace.
Fitch uses his free foot to push down on Cookescommons's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cookescommons.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cookescommons?
Fitch working the ground and pound effectively.
Fitch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cookescommons tries to hold on but Fitch postures up.
Fitch with shots to the head and body - Cookescommons looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fitch postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cookescommons looks a forlorn figure.
Fitch dominating with strikes here.
Fitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cookescommons can do to turn this around?
Fitch scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fitch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cookescommons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cookescommons wants to control but Fitch is having none of it.
Cookescommons tries to reverse the position but Fitch maintains control.
Fitch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cookescommons squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Fitch looking for a guillotine from mount but Cookescommons is having none of it.
Cookescommons is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fitch looking to control but Cookescommons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Fitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Fitch's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cookescommons.
Cookescommons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fitch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitch tests Cookescommons's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fitch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cookescommons.
Sloppy strikes from Cookescommons. Those never looked like landing.
Cookescommons tries to clinch but Fitch moves away
and Fitch counters with a nice uppercut.
Cookescommons is looking to clinch but Fitch is avoiding it.
Cookescommons wants to clinch
and Fitch counters with a nice body shot.
Fitch tries to clinch but Cookescommons is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cookescommons ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fitch moves away.
Cookescommons wants to clinch up but Fitch keeps it at a distance.
Cookescommons looks to land a combination. Fitch sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Fitch shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Fitch is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fitch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fitch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cookescommons defending well though.
Fitch prevents Cookescommons from improving his position.
Fitch lands strikes from half guard.
Cookescommons is trying to stand back up but Fitch is controlling him
Fitch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cookescommons is trying to escape back to his feet but Fitch uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Cookescommons is pushing Fitch's head away, looking to escape. Fitch manages to hold on to the position though.
Fitch scoring with punches and elbows.
Fitch lands a few punches from side control.
Fitch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Cookescommons some visible discomfort.
Fitch lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitch trying to control the action but Cookescommons is working from the bottom.
Cookescommons is pushing Fitch's head away, looking to escape. Fitch manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cookescommons takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Fitch is trying to get an arm triangle but Cookescommons is defending well.
Cookescommons struggling a bit here.
Fitch working the head with strikes.
Jon Fitch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Cookescommons's face as Fitch controls the position.
Fitch scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cookescommons to see if he's OK.
Cookescommons taking a bit of punishment here - Fitch scoring with strikes.
Fitch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Cookescommons is looking for a sweep.
Cookescommons manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Fitch keeping hold of Cookescommons's head, controlling as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitch moves into full guard.
Cookescommons trying to control the position from guard on top but Fitch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fitch 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.
Fitch has control of Cookescommons's left arm, preventing Cookescommons from doing any damage.
Evaristus Cookescommons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fitch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fitch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Fitch!
A victorious Jon Fitch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vaughn Shaunessey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Poslett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Poslett has chosen Kashmir - Led Zeppelin as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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19
152 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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18
154 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Basic striking
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaughn Shaunessey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Poslett!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaunessey throws a body kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Poslett or perhaps it was just good defense by Shaunessey which made him look bad.
Shaunessey lands a big head kick that sends Poslett tumbling to the mat! Shaunessey takes a step backwards and waves Poslett back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Poslett is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaunessey fakes the leg kick and cracks Poslett in the body.
Poslett is still on wobbly legs! Can Shaunessey finish him?
Shaunessey throws a front kick that sends Poslett stumbling back into the cage.
Poslett looks gassed!
A head kick misses from Shaunessey.
Poslett takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poslett steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shaunessey. That one must have hurt.
Poslett blocks a head kick by Shaunessey.
Good leg kick by Shaunessey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Poslett seems to have recovered his senses.
Shaunessey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circle, before Shaunessey throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Poslett's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Shaunessey lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Vaughn Shaunessey!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Guy Kopec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Riccio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopec comes to the cage accompanied by Boats 'N Hoes. Guy Kopec has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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25
165 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
155 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Counter striker
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Kopec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Riccio!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kopec shoots in for a takedown but Riccio shows good takedown defense.
Riccio takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kopec tests Riccio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Riccio wants to clinch up but Kopec keeps it at a distance.
Riccio closes the distance looking to clinch
and Kopec counters with a straight right hand.
Kopec throws a looping overhand right but Riccio ducks down to avoid it.
Kopec lands with a straight right. Riccio didn't see that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kopec rushes Riccio with punches - Riccio moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Riccio goes down! Kopec follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Kopec!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rhomber Vernius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vernius is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by pantara-respect. Ryan Drake has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22
140 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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150 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rhomber Vernius!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vernius shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Drake napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Drake strikes from the bottom but Vernius takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Vernius controlling the position easily from mount.
Drake 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.
Vernius landing shots from mount.
Vernius content just to control the position here.
Drake is squirming around, avoiding Vernius's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernius with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernius looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake is in a horrible position here. Vernius smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Vernius looking to finish Drake with some ground and pound. This is bad for Drake!
Vernius unloads with some shots from mount but Drake bucks and avoids them well.
Drake working to try and regain half guard.
Drake is working hard here to advance position.
Drake is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Vernius misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vernius landing strikes, looking to finish!
Drake really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vernius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vernius with good strikes from the mount here!
It looks like Ryan Drake has been cut.
Drake is wriggling around trying to escape.
Vernius connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The referee warns Drake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vernius tries to control but Drake wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Vernius should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Vernius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Vernius looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vernius thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vernius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vernius lands with some strikes.
Vernius with the ground and pound from mount.
Vernius looking to control but Drake is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vernius lands a big shot there that rocks Drake but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernius trying to control but Drake is having none of it.
Vernius lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vernius trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vernius scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Drake?
Vernius pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Vernius looking to finish with strikes here!
Vernius landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhomber Vernius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Drake's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Vernius shoots in and gets a takedown into Drake's guard.
Drake really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vernius passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Drake managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Vernius.
Drake gets back to half guard.
Vernius trying to work for an americana but Drake has managed to regain full guard.
Drake working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vernius doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vernius manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vernius sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vernius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looking for a guillotine here but Vernius defends easily.
Drake avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vernius looking to pass the guard.
Drake is trying to keep Vernius in close.
Vernius forces his way into half guard.
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.
Vernius wants to free his trapped foot but Drake is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Drake looks like he's trying to stand up.
Drake keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drake wants to get back to full guard.
Vernius passes to full mount!
Vernius raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Drake that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernius lands a heavy elbow.
Drake tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernius goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Drake turns into him and now he's in Vernius's guard.
Vernius has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vernius trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vernius has his feet on Drake's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Drake looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Vernius drives through with a takedown into Drake's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Vernius in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vernius throwing strikes from guard but Drake blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernius slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vernius goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Drake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Vernius but great work by Drake.
Vernius tries to bench press Drake off him but Drake keeps the position.
Vernius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Drake working the strikes but Vernius uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Vernius gets full guard.
Vernius keeping full guard, as Drake tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vernius looking for a guillotine here but Drake defends easily.
Drake wants to stand but Vernius has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rhomber Vernius showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Drake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Drake misses with a takedown
and Vernius counters with a shoot takedown. Drake fights it but they end up in guard.
Vernius showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Drake has his foot on Vernius's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vernius works his way back into a safe position though.
Vernius postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vernius wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vernius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rhomber Vernius has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernius missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Drake throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Vernius wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
Drake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vernius sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Drake's guard.
Vernius wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Vernius passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Drake!
Vernius looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernius putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Drake is trying desperately to improve position.
Vernius working the ground and pound effectively.
Rhomber Vernius is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vernius controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake tries to lock up and control but Vernius gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vernius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ryan Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake tries to hold on but Vernius postures up.
Vernius controlling from the full mount.
Vernius working away from the top, dropping strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernius working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vernius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Drake is trying to escape the mount.
Vernius content just to control the position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake is looking to improve his position but Vernius isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rhomber Vernius comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vernius 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rhomber Vernius!
Rhomber Vernius gave a mention to Beast Body in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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