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WFC49-Lights Out PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Coleman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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194 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronald Coleman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Coleman rushes Jackson and presses him up against the ropes.
Coleman scores with a knee to the head.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Coleman pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Coleman lands a knee to the body.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
Jackson looks gassed!
Coleman with a knee to the head.
Coleman scores a nice knee to the body.
Jackson letting Coleman take a breather here.
Coleman lands a nice knee to the body.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coleman is pushing Jackson up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coleman connects with a knee to the head.
Coleman lands a knee to the head.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coleman lands a knee to the head.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coleman lands a knee to the body.
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Coleman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jackson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Coleman.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman is struggling to control the position.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coleman looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Coleman taking a breather.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronald Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Coleman looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Coleman into the ropes.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Coleman obliges.
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronald Coleman.
Coleman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Coleman tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coleman slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Coleman tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Coleman tries to clinch but Jackson moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman takes the fight into the clinch.
Coleman landing knees to the head.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coleman scores a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Coleman smiles and moves away.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Coleman.
Coleman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Quinton Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Coleman counters with a nice body kick.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Coleman dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Coleman drives through and clinches with Jackson against the ropes.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
Coleman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Jackson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Coleman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but Jackson blocks it.
Coleman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coleman lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman effectively controlling the action here.
Coleman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman throws a knee to the head but misses.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Coleman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Coleman trying to stall but Jackson improves his position.
Coleman throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Coleman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Ronald Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Jackson being controlled against the ropes.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ronald Coleman.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman doesn't manage to clinch there - Jackson circles away.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Coleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Coleman.
Coleman lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman is looking to clinch.
Coleman clinches with his opponent.
Coleman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coleman using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to score a body lock takedown but Coleman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Jackson blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
Coleman putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coleman landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Coleman manages to get underhooks.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Coleman controls his hands.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Ronald Coleman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coleman misses with a knee strike.
Coleman is pressed up against the ropes. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coleman down to the mat. Coleman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Coleman counters with a solid body kick.
Jackson misses with a left hand
and Coleman counters with a straight right hand.
Coleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Coleman defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Coleman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jackson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coleman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jackson misses with the combination.
Coleman throws the left hand but Jackson avoids the punch easily.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Coleman counters with a solid body kick.
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!
Coleman tries to clinch up.
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Coleman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coleman tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Coleman lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Coleman landing knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Coleman dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jackson misses the jab.
Coleman tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Jackson misses with a hook. Coleman ducked under it nicely.
Coleman tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Coleman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Coleman avoids them all with ease.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Coleman has Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
Jackson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Coleman is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coleman tries to land a knee to the head but Jackson blocks with his arms.
Coleman crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Jackson is working for takedown but Coleman is calmly controlling the position for now.
Coleman is struggling to control the position.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike from Coleman.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman tries to stall but Jackson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coleman looking to throw knees to the head but Jackson is blocking nicely.
Coleman pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Coleman looking to stall.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coleman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ronald Coleman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Jackson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Coleman.
Quinton Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coleman throws an elbow that misses.
Coleman misses with an elbow strike.
Coleman scores with a knee to the head.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
Coleman misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
Coleman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Coleman with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Coleman throws an elbow but misses.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Jackson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jackson wants a takedown.
Coleman prevents the takedown attempt.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Coleman lands a knee to the body.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
A knee to the head by Coleman.
Jackson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Coleman prevents it.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coleman lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coleman unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coleman misses with a knee to the head.
Jackson looking for a takedown.
Coleman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Coleman is looking to control Jackson's arms but Jackson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Coleman has his back to the ropes.
Jackson has Coleman pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Coleman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Coleman avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Coleman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Jackson dodges an elbow strike from Coleman.
Coleman with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Coleman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Coleman is pressed up against the ropes. Jackson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Coleman down to the mat. Coleman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Coleman is looking to clinch but Jackson is avoiding it.
Coleman staying out of range there.
Coleman pushes Jackson up against the ropes in a clinch.
Coleman lands a good knee to the midsection. Jackson won't want to take too many of those.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knees to the body from Coleman.
Coleman gets underhooks to prevent Jackson's takedown attempt.
Coleman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ronald Coleman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jackson wants a takedown but no success here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronald Coleman showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Coleman 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronald Coleman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Denderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samuelsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cryin Like a Bitch - Godsmack. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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157 lbs
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25
163 lbs
7 - 9 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Han Denderson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuelsson takes a swing at Denderson's ribcage but misses.
Samuelsson thuds a left hand into Denderson's body.
Denderson throws a body punch but Samuelsson moves out of range.
Denderson misses with the combination.
Samuelsson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Denderson's guard.
Denderson keeping moving, preventing Samuelsson from controlling successfully.
Denderson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Denderson wants to get back to his feet but Samuelsson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Denderson wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Denderson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Samuelsson uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Denderson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Samuelsson connects with a decent elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Denderson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Denderson on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Samuelsson working away.
Denderson tries to bench press Samuelsson off him but Samuelsson keeps the position.
Denderson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Samuelsson presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Denderson gets back to half guard.
Samuelsson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Samuelsson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuelsson controlling his opponent.
Samuelsson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Han Denderson has been cut.
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!
Denderson is trying to escape the mount.
Denderson wants to hold on but Samuelsson pushes him away.
Denderson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Denderson wants to control but Samuelsson is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denderson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Samuelsson lands a heavy elbow.
Samuelsson avoids the attempt from Denderson to control.
Samuelsson is landing with some decent strikes but Denderson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That has opened up Han Denderson's cut even more.
Denderson wants to hold on but Samuelsson pushes him away.
Denderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Samuelsson.
Denderson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Samuelsson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Samuelsson thows a huge punch but Denderson dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denderson is looking to control Samuelsson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Denderson avoid being mounted?
Denderson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Denderson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samuelsson trying to control but Denderson is working from the bottom.
Samuelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Han Denderson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Han Denderson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson!
Hayate Mizurugi Samuelsson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Braga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paulo Braga!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Braga.
Braga slips under a jab.
Braga lands a nice leg kick that just misses Faber's sensitive parts.
Braga avoids a punch combination nicely.
Faber throws a jab when Braga was well out of range.
Faber connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Braga cracks Faber with a good jab.
Braga throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Faber.
Decent striking displayed by Braga there.
Braga dodges the punch combination from Faber.
Faber throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Faber punishes Braga's body with a nice straight punch.
Faber misses with a double jab.
Faber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Faber throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Faber throws a hook but Braga blocks it.
Faber slips a jab from Braga.
Faber throws a series of punches but Braga moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braga takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Braga bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Braga misses with a wild combination.
A nice inside leg kick there by Braga. That's going to slow Faber down.
Braga throws a right and a left that Faber avoids nicely.
Braga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Braga scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Braga ducks under a wild hook from Faber.
Faber misses with a series of wild punches.
A slapping leg kick lands for Braga.
Faber is breathing heavily.
Faber throws a nice looking combination but Braga bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Braga tries to bum rush Faber with a series of wild strikes but Faber uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Braga goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Faber takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Braga throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A punch combination from Braga misses.
Some wild striking there from Faber.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braga scores with a spinning back kick!
Braga lands a brutal head kick. Faber looks out on his feet and Braga throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Paulo Braga!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Barack Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and RIck Brandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barack Angle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barack Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, RIck Brandford!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters circling a little - Brandford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Brandford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Angle gets the takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Angle misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Angle throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Brandford works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Angle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brandford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Angle there.
Angle throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Brandford to regain full guard.
Brandford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brandford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brandford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brandford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brandford manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Brandford thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brandford unloading with bombs!
Brandford with the ground and pound from mount.
Brandford postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Angle looks a forlorn figure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandford throws a sloppy strike and Angle uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and Angle has ended up in Brandford's guard.
Angle throws a strike but Brandford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle is looking to stand up but Brandford isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brandford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandford throws a strike but Angle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brandford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Angle.
Angle looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Angle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle throws a big elbow that misses.
Angle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Angle is pushing down on Brandford's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brandford is fighting to maintain full guard but Angle has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Angle lands a nice short elbow.
Brandford blocking the ground and pound attempt from Angle.
Brandford regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Angle.
Brandford utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Angle throwing strikes from guard but Brandford blocks nicely.
Angle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Angle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angle throws an elbow that misses. Brandford uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Angle's guard. Nice move by Brandford!
Brandford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angle is keeping the position for now.
Brandford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brandford won't allow Angle to get back to his feet.
Angle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Barack Angle will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A head kick misses from Angle.
Brandford fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Angle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brandford stuffs the takedown.
Angle shoots in but no luck this time.
Angle shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandford pinned against the ropes. Brandford gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandford connects with a body shot.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brandford chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brandford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandford scores with a kick to the midsection.
Brandford comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Brandford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandford punishes Angle's body with a nice straight punch.
RIck Brandford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angle at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brandford.
Brandford works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Angle on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandford.
Angle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandford.
Angle misses the shot to the body.
Angle takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brandford dodges the punch combination from Angle.
Angle is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
RIck Brandford seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandford lands with a nice body kick.
RIck Brandford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Angle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandford lands with an uppercut that bounces Angle off the ropes and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brandford throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandford is looking to slow Angle down with leg kicks.
Brandford delivers a nice body kick.
Brandford scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle shoots in for a double leg but Brandford sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Angle.
Brandford pushes Angle away with a front kick.
Brandford with a hook.
A solid body kick from Brandford.
Brandford lands with a hook. Angle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crunch! Brandford slams his shin into Angle's torso.
Brandford throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandford.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brandford.
Nice body kick there by Brandford.
Barack Angle is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandford lands with a kick to the ribs.
Brandford thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Angle if he has to take too many more of those.
Brandford lands a glancing blow to the side of Angle's head.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandford.
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brandford.
Angle misses the shot to the body.
Brandford throws a front kick that sends Angle stumbling back into the ropes.
Brandford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Angle walks into a stiff left hand from Brandford.
Brandford cracks the inside of Angle's front leg.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Brandford.
Brandford thuds a left hand into Angle's body.
Brandford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandford lands a front kick.
Angle shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandford sprawls well. He's pushed Angle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandford is looking to slow Angle down with leg kicks.
Brandford is looking to slow Angle down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Angle takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Brandford keeps Angle at a distance using the push kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandford!
Brandford lands a leg kick that knocks Angle off balance momentarily.
Angle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandford throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Angle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandford.
Angle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandford.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
Brandford connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brandford lands with a good body shot.
Angle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Angle closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandford circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brandford!
Brandford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab by Brandford.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Brandford 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brandford tests Angle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandford - that will leave a mark!
Brandford lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
RIck Brandford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Angle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Angle shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandford sprawls well. He's pushed Angle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandford punishes Angle's body with a nice straight punch.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Brandford - that will leave a mark!
Brandford thumps Angle with a low kick.
Angle misses with an uppercut.
Angle fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A left lands for Brandford.
Brandford defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Angle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barack Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brandford lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Angle at a distance.
Brandford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angle doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandford dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brandford keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angle on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brandford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Brandford.
Brandford lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt
and Brandford counters with a solid body kick.
Brandford scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brandford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Angle has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Brandford.
Nice body kick from Brandford.
Brandford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Angle under the eye.
Angle will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Nice shot by Brandford.
Both fighters circling a little - Brandford finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandford.
Brandford throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Brandford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Angle's calf.
Brandford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Angle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Brandford.
Brandford connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Brandford moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Angle misses with a takedown attempt - Brandford sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandford scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brandford punishes Angle's body with a nice straight punch.
Brandford lands with a hook. Angle tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Angle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Brandford.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandford swivels and escapes.
Angle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Brandford thuds a left hand into Angle's body.
Brandford lands a head shot.
Brandford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandford thuds a left hand into Angle's body.
Angle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandford as he avoids it easily.
Brandford scores with the left hand. Angle knows he should have avoided that one.
Brandford throws a leg kick which misses Angle's front leg but catches the back leg as Angle tries to avoid it.
Angle on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brandford. Brandford obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Angle.
Brandford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Angle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Brandford swivels and escapes.
Brandford tests Angle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Angle takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brandford lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brandford fakes the leg kick and cracks Angle in the body.
Angle moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brandford works the jab nicely.
Brandford ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Angle takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brandford cracks Angle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Brandford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brandford lands with a nice body kick.
Angle looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Angle shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Brandford defends it nicely.
Brandford fakes the leg kick and cracks Angle in the body.
Brandford scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Angle doesn't seem bothered though.
Brandford lands a nice leg kick that just misses Angle's sensitive parts.
Brandford connects with a body shot that sends Angle's belly button to the back.
Angle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Angle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brandford tries to avoid it but Angle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brandford to the ground. Brandford escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brandford scores with a nice body kick.
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Angle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brandford.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angle takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brandford scores with a kick to the body.
Angle walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brandford.
Angle shoots in for a takedown but Brandford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Brandford throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
RIck Brandford comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brandford 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... RIck Brandford!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dre Battle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Macedon III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Battle comes to the ring accompanied by VICTORY REMIX. Dre Battle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alexander Macedon III's chin.
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dre Battle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Macedon III!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macedon III closes this distance looking for a takedown but Battle circles away.
Battle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macedon III.
Battle moves into range and clinches up with Macedon III.
Battle is trying to break free.
Battle wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Macedon III's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macedon III throws a series of punches but Battle avoids them all with ease.
Macedon III shoots for a takedown but Battle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dre Battle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Macedon III.
Battle shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Macedon III napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Macedon III gets back to half guard.
Battle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Macedon III does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Macedon III wants to control but Battle is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Macedon III might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Battle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macedon III is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Battle is staying active.
Battle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Macedon III on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon III tries to roll over but Battle keeps him under control.
Battle thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Macedon III is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Battle's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Battle's back!
Battle staying busy and making it hard for Macedon III to control.
I really don't envy Battle right now.
Macedon III wants to control but Battle is keeping busy.
Macedon III lands a shot to the head.
Macedon III is punishing Battle with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Battle is defending well though. Macedon III let's go of the attempt for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Battle tries to roll but Macedon III sticks to his back.
Macedon III is landing with strikes. Battle can't take much more of this.
Macedon III is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Macedon III doesn't have the hooks in and Battle manages to turn into his guard.
Battle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Battle controls from within his opponent's guard.
Macedon III working a defensive guard here.
Battle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Battle wants to control from the top but Macedon III keeps moving.
Battle avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Macedon III working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Battle.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Battle is looking to work some ground and pound but Macedon III has wrist control.
Battle wanted to stand there but Macedon III had control of the position.
Macedon III keeping moving, preventing Battle from controlling successfully.
Battle postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Battle!
Macedon III working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Battle tries to hold on but Macedon III pushes him away.
Battle taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Macedon III working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Macedon III is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Battle can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Macedon III with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Macedon III dominated that round.
That's time! Battle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Macedon III drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Macedon III showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Macedon III passes Battle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Battle is not content to let Macedon III control the position.
Alexander Macedon III has got the better of the ground game so far.
Macedon III is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Battle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Battle is trying to stand up here but Macedon III is controlling him well.
Macedon III is looking for a kimura but Battle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Macedon III to get the leverage.
Battle trying to control here.
Macedon III is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Battle is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Macedon III!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ball Sack Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Henderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ball Sack Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sack Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Henderson.
Sack Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Henderson was well out of range. Poor timing from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr stuffs the takedown.
Sack Jr closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Henderson to the mat! Henderson manages to get full 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.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sack Jr working some strikes from top position.
Sack Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sack Jr throws an elbow but Henderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sack Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Sack Jr.
Henderson parries the strikes from Sack Jr easily there. Sack Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Henderson to escape.
Sack Jr misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Sack Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Henderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
An elbow from Sack Jr crashes against the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sack Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sack Jr tries to score with some ground and pound. Henderson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Sack Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Henderson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sack Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sack Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Henderson tries to improve position but can't.
Sack Jr in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sack Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sack Jr throws an elbow but Henderson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Sack Jr working the ground and pound.
The ground and pound from Sack Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Sack Jr lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Sack Jr tries to move into full mount but can't pass Henderson's legs.
Sack Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The ground and pound from Sack Jr seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sack Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
Sack Jr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sack Jr sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Henderson is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Sack Jr throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sack Jr postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sack Jr lands a decent elbow from side control.
An elbow from Sack Jr crashes against the mat.
Sack Jr working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sack Jr lands a few punches from side control.
Sack Jr in side control, throwing shots but Henderson defends.
Henderson parries the strikes from Sack Jr easily there. Sack Jr is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Henderson to escape.
Sack Jr throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Henderson looks gassed!
Henderson dodges the ground and pound from Sack Jr.
Sack Jr in side control, throwing shots but Henderson defends.
Sack Jr cracks Henderson with a big elbow.
Henderson regains half guard, as Sack Jr was trying to land strikes.
Henderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sack Jr.
Henderson is in trouble now - Sack Jr has advanced to mount!
Sack Jr landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sack Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Sack Jr lands a big elbow.
Sack Jr lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Henderson is rocked!
A big strike lands for Sack Jr! That's really hurt Henderson and he's turned his back - Sack Jr keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Sack Jr jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ball Sack Jr!
Ball Sack Jr was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mos Def (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Schmelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Def comes to the ring accompanied by Mathematics. The crowd seem to be enjoying Schmelly's choice of entrance music: Possibility. Barry Schmelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mos Def!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Schmelly!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmelly shoots and misses
and Def counters by clinching up.
Def scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Barry Schmelly has been cut.
Def is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Def is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Def with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Def connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmelly's face.
Def crunches a lovely knee into Schmelly's ribcage.
Schmelly looks gassed!
Def scores with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Def.
Def landing knees to the body.
Def utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Def using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Def.
Def putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schmelly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Def lands a good knee to the midsection. Schmelly won't want to take too many of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schmelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Def landing knees to the head.
Def putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schmelly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Def utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Schmelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Def utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Def scores with a knee to the head.
Def using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for Def.
Def with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Def obliges.
Def lands a knee to the head.
Def connects with a knee to the head.
Def lands a knee to the head.
Schmelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Def using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Def with a knee to the head.
Def connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmelly's face.
Def with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schmelly is looking to take this one to the mat.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Def with a knee to the head.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Def scores a nice knee to the body.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmelly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Def landing knees to the body.
Def lands a good knee to the midsection. Schmelly won't want to take too many of those.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Def obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmelly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Def connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmelly's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schmelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmelly has Def pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Def manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mos Def has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Schmelly.
Def is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Schmelly takes a knee to the side of the body.
Schmelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Def connects with a knee to the head.
Def utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mos Def dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Barry Schmelly's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Def fails with an attempt to clinch.
Def fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Def moves in looking to clinch but Schmelly pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def gets a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Def.
Schmelly is breathing heavily.
Knees to the body from Def.
Def landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Def scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Def obliges.
Def is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Def with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Def landing knees to the head.
Def with a knee to the head.
Def connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmelly's face.
Def working Schmelly over with knees to the body.
Def landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Def landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Def obliges.
Mos Def has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Def landing knees to the head.
Def is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Def landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Def connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmelly's face.
Def with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Def connects with a nasty looking knee right to Schmelly's face.
Def lands a knee to the head.
Def scores with a knee to the head.
Def lands a knee to the head.
Def tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schmelly drops down looking for an ankle pick but Def pulls his leg out and moves away.
Schmelly shoots and misses
and Def moves into the clinch.
Def scores with a knee to the head.
Def lands a good knee to the midsection. Schmelly won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Def obliges.
Def with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Def landing knees to the head.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmelly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Def landing knees to the head.
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!
Def landing knees to the head.
Def tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Def stops a takedown attempt from Schmelly.
Mos Def has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Schmelly.
Def tries to land a knee to the head but Schmelly blocks with his arms.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Def misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Schmelly.
Def is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Schmelly is defending well for now.
Def prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mos Def dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barry Schmelly's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Def clinches up against the ropes.
Def lands a knee to the body.
Def lands a good knee to the midsection. Schmelly won't want to take too many of those.
Schmelly has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Def after a bit of a struggle.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmelly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Def putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schmelly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knees to the body from Def.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmelly looking for a takedown.
Def lands a knee to the head.
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Def is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Schmelly can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Def putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Schmelly in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Def.
Def lands a knee to the head.
Schmelly is trying to drag Def to the mat but Def just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Mos Def has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Schmelly.
Knees to the body from Def.
Def connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Def obliges.
Def lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Schmelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
Def connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Def using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Schmelly has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Def tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schmelly avoids it.
Schmelly is trying to drag Def to the mat but Def just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section. Schmelly lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Schmelly looking for a takedown.
Schmelly wants a takedown but no success here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Def.
Def lands a good knee to the midsection. Schmelly won't want to take too many of those.
Schmelly takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Def with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Def.
Def landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Def with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Def tries a knee to the head but Schmelly blocks it.
Def tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Schmelly avoids it.
Def misses with a knee to the head.
Schmelly drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Def tries to land a knee to the head but Schmelly blocks with his arms.
Schmelly tries for a takedown but Def manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Def working Schmelly over with knees to the body.
Def landing knees to the head.
Def with a knee to the head.
Def scores a nice knee to the body.
Def tries to land a knee to the head but Schmelly blocks with his arms.
Schmelly wants a takedown.
Def unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Def utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Def landing knees to the body.
Barry Schmelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mos Def is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmelly looking for a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mos Def showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Def 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:25
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mos Def!
Mos Def 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 bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bing Boom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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24
162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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25
155 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bing Boom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Mendes!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom catches Mendes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jesus Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Boom.
Mendes thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendes. Boom does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom throws a lazy right hand but Mendes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendes swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Mendes.
Mendes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boom sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Mendes looks to land a left hand but Boom moved out of range nicely.
Boom throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boom scores with a push kick.
Boom tests Mendes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boom misses with a looping left.
Boom staying out of range there.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses
and Boom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mendes thinking.
Boom misses with a straight left.
Boom misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom slips a straight right by Mendes.
Mendes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Mendes staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Boom's guard.
Boom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
Mendes sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mendes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boom being controlled here, momentarily.
Mendes looking to sit in guard and control but Boom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Boom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom works over Mendes with some ground and pound from guard.
Boom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Boom missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boom throws a strike but Mendes rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mendes trying to control but Boom is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boom wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bing Boom dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mendes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Boom looks to throw a body kick
and Mendes counters with an outside leg kick.
Mendes swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut there from Boom.
Mendes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boom.
Mendes instigates a clinch.
Mendes blocking some punches.
Boom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boom can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
Mendes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boom goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendes with a knee to the head.
Mendes is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mendes lands a good knee to the midsection. Boom won't want to take too many of those.
Mendes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendes trying to land knees to the body.
Mendes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mendes wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mendes landing knees to the head.
Boom tries to break free but Mendes pushes him back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Boom's face.
Boom tries to throw a body punch but Mendes avoids it by throwing Boom back against the ropes.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.
Mendes crunches a lovely knee into Boom's ribcage.
Mendes tries to circle away but Boom has him pinned against the ropes.
Mendes landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendes tries to throw a body punch but Boom avoids it by throwing Mendes back against the ropes.
Boom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Boom avoids it.
Boom tries to work over Mendes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mendes dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boom. That did some damage!
Boom slips a jab and a cross from Mendes.
Mendes looks to throw a body kick
and Boom counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Boom fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mendes is out of range.
Mendes misses with a straight left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Boom.
Mendes moves out of range as Boom strikes.
Boom misses with a hook. Mendes ducked under it nicely.
Boom scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mendes, right into the meat.
Boom looks to land a body kick but Mendes moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses the shot to the body.
Mendes misses with a kick to the body.
Mendes misses with a wild body shot.
Boom lands a glancing blow to the side of Mendes's head.
Mendes looks to score with a jab to the body but Boom is just out of range.
Mendes is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boom rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice uppercut lands for Boom. That snapped Mendes's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mendes blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mendes looking to score a takedown here. Boom is defending well but Mendes drives through and ends up in Boom's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jesus Mendes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mendes shoots for a takedown but Boom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boom finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boom jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boom slips under a jab.
Mendes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendes defending well as Boom loads up on a big left hand.
Boom misses with a hook. Mendes ducked under it nicely.
Mendes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Boom is able to avoid easily.
Mendes misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes slips a jab from Boom.
Mendes slips under a jab.
Mendes throws a push kick but Boom slaps the foot to one side.
Mendes tries to bum rush Boom with a series of wild strikes but Boom uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mendes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boom sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mendes somewhat.
Boom works the jab nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with the combination.
Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mendes tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Mendes with that takedown attempt.
Bing Boom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Mendes.
Mendes misses with a body shot.
Boom showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bing Boom is winning the standup battle so far.
Mendes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boom.
Boom pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mendes throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Boom avoids the body shot from Mendes.
Boom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendes.
Mendes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boom is fending him off so far but Mendes persists. Nope, Boom circles away and we're back to standing.
Mendes just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes dodges the punch combination from Boom.
Mendes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mendes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom moves away.
Mendes misses with a series of wild punches.
Bing Boom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendes swings for the body but Boom moves out of range.
Boom throws a lazy uppercut
and Mendes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
An inside leg kick from Mendes misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Mendes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mendes 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Mendes!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesus Mendes thanked West Coast Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Imma Armoff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitry Belov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Imma Armoff has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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29
183 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
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196 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Imma Armoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dmitry Belov!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belov throws a hook but Armoff blocks it.
Armoff feints and as Belov raises his hands in defense, Armoff changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Armoff lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Belov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armoff.
Belov can't keep his opponent in guard - Armoff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Belov is trying to stand back up but Armoff is controlling him
Armoff tries to pass the half guard into mount. Belov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Belov is concentrating on defense, preventing Armoff from advancing position.
Armoff throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armoff working the head and body with strikes.
Armoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belov wants to control but Armoff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Belov kicks Armoff off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Belov.
Belov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armoff is trying to improve his position.
Belov grinds an elbow into Armoff's temple.
The ground and pound from Belov seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Belov cracks Armoff with a big right hand but Armoff just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Armoff is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belov working away.
Belov landing a few strikes.
Armoff defending against the ground and pound.
Armoff 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.
Armoff is trying to control Belov's posture but Belov avoids it.
Armoff sneaks back into half guard.
Nice strikes from Belov there.
Belov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armoff tries to roll over but Belov keeps him under control.
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. Belov connects with a nice short shot to Armoff's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belov lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Armoff blocking the ground and pound attempt from Belov.
Belov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armoff is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Belov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Belov's back!
Belov is trying to stand back up.
Armoff is trying to stick to Belov's back but Belov is turning into Armoff. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Armoff's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Belov.
Armoff trying to keep a closed guard but Belov is proving a slippery customer.
Belov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Armoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Belov cracks Armoff with a solid left hand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Belov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belov trying to control the position from guard on top but Armoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belov postures up and lands a big shot to Armoff's brow.
Belov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belov scoring with some ground and pound.
Belov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Armoff works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armoff trying to keep a closed guard but Belov is proving a slippery customer.
Armoff is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Belov is aware though and is defending well.
Armoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Belov with a nice head shot there.
Belov throwing strikes but missing.
Belov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Belov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Armoff trying to keep a closed guard but Belov is proving a slippery customer.
Belov working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Armoff's head.
Belov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Belov connects with a couple of short punches.
Belov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Belov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Belov throws a big right hand that misses.
Armoff is trying to keep Belov in close.
Armoff has momentary wrist control but Belov slips an elbow through the middle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belov preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belov throwing strikes from guard but Armoff blocks nicely.
Armoff is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Belov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Belov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Armoff enables Belov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Armoff manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Armoff keeping full guard, as Belov tries to pass.
Belov landing some decent shots from guard.
Belov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Armoff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Belov landing with the ground and pound.
Belov chips away with some ground and pound.
Belov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belov throws a big elbow that misses.
Armoff has momentary wrist control but Belov slips an elbow through the middle.
Belov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belov trying to control but Armoff is working from the bottom.
Armoff avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Armoff parries the strikes from Belov easily there. Belov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Armoff to escape.
Armoff taking a bit of punishment here - Belov scoring with strikes.
Belov lands a nice forearm strike.
Belov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Belov in side control, throwing shots but Armoff defends.
Armoff tries to bench press Belov off him but Belov keeps the position.
Belov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Belov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Armoff avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Belov.
Armoff dodges the ground and pound from Belov.
Belov working the ground and pound from side control.
Belov in side control lands a decent elbow.
Armoff is rocked!
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!
Belov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Armoff is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Belov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitry Belov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vergil Blanco Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trey Dakota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vergil Blanco Rocha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trey Dakota!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco Rocha looks to score with a jab to the body but Dakota is just out of range.
Dakota swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dakota thows a body shot but no joy.
Dakota takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dakota.
Blanco Rocha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dakota.
Dakota moves into the clinch successfully.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dakota avoids it.
Blanco Rocha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blanco Rocha prevents a body shot from Dakota.
Dakota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dakota misses with the head strike.
Dakota struggles to land a body shot inside as Blanco Rocha controls his hands.
Dakota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dakota lands with a right to the head.
Dakota presses Blanco Rocha against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Dakota is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dakota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blanco Rocha lands a good knee to the midsection. Dakota won't want to take too many of those.
Dakota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blanco Rocha's elbow.
Blanco Rocha throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha misses with an elbow strike.
A short right from Dakota.
Dakota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanco Rocha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakota's defenses.
A head punch on the inside from Dakota fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dakota.
Dakota lands a right hand.
Blanco Rocha struggles to land a body shot inside as Dakota controls his hands.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dakota is leaning against Blanco Rocha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Dakota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blanco Rocha tries to work over Dakota's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow that stopped Dakota in his tracks for a moment.
Dakota misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blanco Rocha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanco Rocha looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dakota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blanco Rocha backwards.
A short right from Blanco Rocha on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow just above Dakota 's eye.
A right hand to the body from Dakota.
A left hand lands to the body for Dakota.
Blanco Rocha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Blanco Rocha missing with knees to the body.
Dakota scores with a shoulder strike.
Blanco Rocha is breathing heavily.
Blanco Rocha prevents a body shot from Dakota.
Dakota tries to throw a body punch but Blanco Rocha avoids it by throwing Dakota back against the ropes.
Dakota misses with some punches.
Blanco Rocha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Dakota has a couple of punches blocked by Blanco Rocha.
Dakota gets through Blanco Rocha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dakota looking to slow down the pace here.
Dakota misses with a punch to the body.
Dakota working aggressively here.
Dakota tries to throw a body punch but Blanco Rocha avoids it by throwing Dakota back against the ropes.
Dakota swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanco Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha takes a shot to the head.
Blanco Rocha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dakota misses with a body punch.
Blanco Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dakota tries to throw a body punch but Blanco Rocha avoids it by throwing Dakota back against the ropes.
Dakota dodges an elbow strike from Blanco Rocha.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blanco Rocha.
Dakota lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blanco Rocha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dakota swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanco Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dakota misses with a body punch.
Dakota has a couple of punches blocked by Blanco Rocha.
Dakota swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanco Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dakota lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dakota working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A hook to the body from Dakota.
Blanco Rocha misses with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Dakota.
Blanco Rocha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blanco Rocha blocking some punches.
Dakota lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dakota working aggressively here.
Dakota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Blanco Rocha takes a shot to the head.
Dakota lands with a left to the head.
Blanco Rocha throws an elbow but it misses.
Dakota works on Blanco Rocha's body with a couple of short punches.
Blanco Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from Dakota fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Dakota.
Dakota tries to work over Blanco Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dakota taking a breather.
Dakota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blanco Rocha's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Dakota dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Blanco Rocha tries to clinch up.
Dakota tests Blanco Rocha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blanco Rocha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dakota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Dakota on the inside.
Dakota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dakota is trying to force a seperation but Blanco Rocha has the dominant position.
Dakota misses with a body punch.
Dakota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Blanco Rocha is rocked!
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow.
Oh Blanco Rocha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dakota lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blanco Rocha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dakota avoiding damage as Blanco Rocha throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Blanco Rocha blocks an uppercut.
Blanco Rocha seems to have got his legs back now.
Dakota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dakota digs a right hand into Blanco Rocha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blanco Rocha's gas tank.
Dakota lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blanco Rocha misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakota has a couple of punches blocked by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dakota avoids it.
Dakota dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Dakota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blanco Rocha's elbow.
Blanco Rocha blocks an uppercut.
Blanco Rocha prevents Dakota from breaking the clinch.
Dakota takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Blanco Rocha.
Dakota tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanco Rocha takes a shot to the head.
Dakota can't find room to land a body shot as Blanco Rocha controls the action.
Dakota has a couple of punches blocked by Blanco Rocha.
Dakota lands a hook that snaps the head of Blanco Rocha backwards.
Dakota digs a right hand underneath Blanco Rocha's ribcage. Blanco Rocha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blanco Rocha throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dakota blocks it with crossed arms.
Blanco Rocha tries a body shot but Dakota blocks it.
Trey Dakota seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dakota breaks the clinch.
Blanco Rocha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blanco Rocha. Dakota does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blanco Rocha throws an overhand right that lands on Dakota's shoulder, as Dakota tries to avoid the shot.
Dakota ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blanco Rocha moves away.
Dakota takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blanco Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dakota swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blanco Rocha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dakota counters with a stiff right hand.
Dakota misses with a looping left.
Blanco Rocha tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Dakota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dakota checks a low kick from Blanco Rocha.
Dakota throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blanco Rocha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Blanco Rocha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dakota if he has to take too many more of those.
Dakota tries to close the distance and clinch but Blanco Rocha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blanco Rocha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dakota tries to clinch but Blanco Rocha moves out of range.
Blanco Rocha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dakota. Dakota obviously looking to wear him down.
Blanco Rocha moves away from the strike by Dakota.
Blanco Rocha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dakota throws out the jab.
Dakota keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Blanco Rocha tries to clinch up.
Dakota fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Blanco Rocha slips under a jab.
Dakota looks to score with a jab to the body but Blanco Rocha is just out of range.
Blanco Rocha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Blanco Rocha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dakota connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Blanco Rocha throws a low kick, looking for Dakota's leg but Dakota calmly moves out of range.
Blanco Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dakota lands with an uppercut that bounces Blanco Rocha off the ropes and back into range.
Blanco Rocha thows a leg kick but Dakota checks it
and Dakota counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dakota lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Dakota. That snapped Blanco Rocha's head back.
Vergil Blanco Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dakota throws a leg kick but Blanco Rocha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Blanco Rocha tries to clinch but Dakota moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dakota missing with a left hand there. Blanco Rocha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dakota misses with a hook. Blanco Rocha ducked under it nicely.
Blanco Rocha connects with a leg kick. Dakota looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dakota misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Dakota showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dakota swats away the attempt to clinch by Blanco Rocha.
Dakota fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dakota moves out of range of the body kick from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blanco Rocha walks into a straight right hand from Dakota.
Dakota lands an overhand right.
The fighters circling - Dakota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dakota blocks a head kick by Blanco Rocha.
Dakota has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dakota cracks a nice hook into Blanco Rocha's ribs.
Blanco Rocha takes the fight into the clinch.
Dakota scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dakota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dakota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco Rocha can't find room to land a body shot as Dakota controls the action.
Dakota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dakota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dakota prevents a body shot from Blanco Rocha.
Dakota is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blanco Rocha is keeping busy.
Dakota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blanco Rocha's elbow.
Dakota has a couple of punches blocked by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha scores a nice knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dakota takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dakota working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Blanco Rocha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dakota tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blanco Rocha looking to throw knees to the head but Dakota is blocking nicely.
Blanco Rocha creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dakota's defenses.
Blanco Rocha crunches a lovely knee into Dakota's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow.
Dakota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blanco Rocha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dakota in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha scores with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dakota or not.
Blanco Rocha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dakota throws a head punch that misses.
Blanco Rocha with a knee to the head.
Dakota tries to throw a body punch but Blanco Rocha avoids it by throwing Dakota back against the ropes.
Blanco Rocha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dakota misses with a punch to the body.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Blanco Rocha lands a damaging elbow.
Dakota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blanco Rocha backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dakota.
Dakota blocks an elbow strike.
Dakota lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blanco Rocha backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dakota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco Rocha connects with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha blocks an uppercut.
Blanco Rocha misses with a knee strike.
Blanco Rocha looking to throw knees to the head but Dakota is blocking nicely.
Blanco Rocha misses with a knee strike.
Dakota works on Blanco Rocha's body with a couple of short punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blanco Rocha looking to throw knees to the head but Dakota is blocking nicely.
Blanco Rocha trying to land knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Still in the clinch, Dakota scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dakota lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dakota lands a hook that snaps the head of Blanco Rocha backwards.
Dakota tries a body shot but Blanco Rocha blocks it.
A short uppercut from Dakota.
Dakota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dakota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dakota lands a right hand.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Blanco Rocha throws an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Dakota.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha prevents a body shot from Dakota.
Blanco Rocha throws a knee to the head but misses.
Blanco Rocha throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dakota misses with a punch on the inside.
Blanco Rocha crunches a lovely knee into Dakota's ribcage.
Blanco Rocha stalling in the clinch but Dakota improves position.
Dakota avoids the elbow strike from Blanco Rocha, against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vergil Blanco Rocha clearly takes that round.
That's time! Blanco Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Blanco Rocha.
Dakota tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blanco Rocha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dakota lands with a hook. Blanco Rocha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dakota throws an off balance right hand
and Blanco Rocha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Blanco Rocha misses with an uppercut.
Dakota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanco Rocha.
The fighters circling - Dakota throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dakota throws a lazy right hand but Blanco Rocha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dakota misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blanco Rocha.
Dakota misses the jab.
Nice shot lands for Dakota.
Dakota is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blanco Rocha slips under a jab from Dakota.
Dakota tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dakota misses with an uppercut. Blanco Rocha saw that one coming.
Blanco Rocha jabs at Dakota's body.
Dakota blocks a jab.
Blanco Rocha is looking to land body kicks.
Blanco Rocha walks into a jab.
Blanco Rocha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blanco Rocha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dakota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trey Dakota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blanco Rocha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dakota's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dakota circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blanco Rocha walks into a stiff left hand from Dakota.
Blanco Rocha moves away from the strike by Dakota.
An inside leg kick lands from Blanco Rocha.
Dakota's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dakota duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dakota misses with a right hand
and Blanco Rocha counters with a nice leg kick.
Dakota misses with a straight left.
Dakota has Blanco Rocha up against the ropes in a clinch.
Dakota misses with the head strike.
Dakota misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blanco Rocha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Blanco Rocha looking to throw knees to the head but Dakota is blocking nicely.
Blanco Rocha throws an elbow but it misses.
Blanco Rocha blocks an uppercut.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice knee to the body.
Dakota is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blanco Rocha lands with a right to the head.
Blanco Rocha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blanco Rocha tries to throw a body punch but Dakota avoids it by throwing Blanco Rocha back against the ropes.
Dakota lands a left hand.
Blanco Rocha is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dakota's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Blanco Rocha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dakota backwards.
Dakota managing to block the knees to the body from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the body.
Dakota misses with the head strike.
Dakota can't find room to land a body shot as Blanco Rocha controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Dakota.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Blanco Rocha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dakota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Blanco Rocha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha presses Dakota against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Blanco Rocha putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dakota in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dakota avoiding damage as Blanco Rocha throws knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dakota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow just above Dakota 's eye.
Dakota takes an elbow to the temple.
A head punch on the inside from Dakota fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vergil Blanco Rocha had his way with Trey Dakota in that round.
That's time! Blanco Rocha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A punch lands to the side of Dakota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blanco Rocha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dakota is out of range and Blanco Rocha settles back down.
Blanco Rocha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dakota.
Nice cross by Dakota.
Blanco Rocha misses with a kick to the body.
Dakota throws a body punch but Blanco Rocha moves out of range.
Dakota misses with a straight left.
Dakota throws a looping overhand right but Blanco Rocha ducks down to avoid it.
That kick from Blanco Rocha tenderised Dakota's leg. Dakota is trying to keep his angry face on.
Blanco Rocha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dakota fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Blanco Rocha, pushing him back against the ropes.
Blanco Rocha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dakota backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha misses with a knee strike.
Dakota takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dakota can't find room to land a body shot as Blanco Rocha controls the action.
Dakota blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Dakota gets through Blanco Rocha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dakota has a couple of punches blocked by Blanco Rocha.
Dakota stalling in the clinch but Blanco Rocha improves position.
Dakota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blanco Rocha lands an elbow inside.
Dakota swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blanco Rocha scores a nice knee to the body.
Dakota is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Blanco Rocha trying to land knees to the body.
Dakota throws a punch but it's blocked by Blanco Rocha.
Dakota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dakota managing to block the knees to the body from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Dakota scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dakota tries to throw a body punch but Blanco Rocha avoids it by throwing Dakota back against the ropes.
Dakota swings wildly with an uppercut but Blanco Rocha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dakota on the inside.
Blanco Rocha misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dakota.
Dakota misses with a punch to the body.
Blanco Rocha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Blanco Rocha blocks an uppercut.
Dakota can't find room to land a body shot as Blanco Rocha controls the action.
Dakota digs a right hand into Blanco Rocha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blanco Rocha's gas tank.
Knees in the clinch landing for Blanco Rocha.
Dakota stalling in the clinch but Blanco Rocha improves position.
Dakota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blanco Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knees to the body from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blanco Rocha with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dakota's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dakota takes an elbow to the temple.
Blanco Rocha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Blanco Rocha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands a damaging elbow.
Blanco Rocha utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Dakota takes an elbow to the temple.
Dakota on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha landing knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Blanco Rocha lands a nice elbow.
Dakota tries to work over Blanco Rocha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dakota pushes Blanco Rocha back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Blanco Rocha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blanco Rocha blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Blanco Rocha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Blanco Rocha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dakota misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha looking to throw knees to the head but Dakota is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Blanco Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blanco Rocha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Blanco Rocha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Dakota takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dakota goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blanco Rocha lands an uppercut.
Dakota avoiding damage as Blanco Rocha throws knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Blanco Rocha.
Blanco Rocha using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vergil Blanco Rocha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blanco Rocha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vergil Blanco Rocha!
Vergil Blanco Rocha is the new welterweight champion!
Vergil Blanco Rocha took some time post fight to say the following; 'This is time of Vergil Blanco Rocha, it's time for me to shine. No one's going to stop me and I ain't stopping myself either. So, ladies and gentlemen, be prepared to see my face in title matches for a long time to come.'.
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