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SPFT 38: Bakunin vs. Ivanovic PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damien Moia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Estima has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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170 lbs
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Good kicks
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damien Moia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Estima!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Moia is fending him off so far but Estima persists. Nope, Moia circles away and we're back to standing.
Estima misses with a takedown attempt - Moia sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Roger Estima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Estima shoots in but Moia avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Damien Moia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Estima.
Moia throws a head kick that misses.
Estima looks for a takedown but Moia sprawls well.
Moia stuffs the takedown attempt from Estima. Estima gets slowly back to his feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Estima enables Moia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Estima manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Estima trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Estima looking to control.
Moia content to stall in guard here.
Damien Moia has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Moia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moia wants it to stay on the feet.
Estima fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Estima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moia controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Estima tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Moia showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Estima is looking for a triangle but Moia pushes his legs off easily.
Estima working for submissions but it's allowed Moia to get to half guard.
Estima looks gassed!
Estima is in trouble now - Moia has advanced to mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Estima is surviving well by controlling Moia's body position as best he can.
Estima swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moia prevents Estima from getting the reversal.
Moia sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Moia avoids the attempt from Estima to control.
Moia controlling his opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Estima is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moia controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Moia seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Estima for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We're going to have a standup here because Damien Moia wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Estima with a poor takedown
and Moia counters with a shoot takedown. Estima fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Estima is trying to push Moia off with his feet but Moia grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Estima's ankles and Estima is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Damien Moia!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Penn Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renato Pilav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Renato Pilav will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renato Pilav!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pilav misses the shot to the body.
Pilav has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Renato Pilav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pilav throws a series of strikes that have Penn Jr backpedaling.
Penn Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pilav's sensitive parts.
Pilav looks gassed!
Penn Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pilav's sensitive parts.
Penn Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Pilav off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn Jr cracks the inside of Pilav's front leg.
Penn Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn Jr thumps Pilav with a low kick.
Pilav takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a leg kick which misses Pilav's front leg but catches the back leg as Pilav tries to avoid it.
Penn Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penn Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pilav's sensitive parts.
Penn Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr cracks the inside of Pilav's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn Jr.
That kick from Penn Jr tenderised Pilav's leg. Pilav is trying to keep his angry face on.
James Penn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Penn Jr.
That kick from Penn Jr tenderised Pilav's leg. Pilav is trying to keep his angry face on.
Penn Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Penn Jr is looking to slow Pilav down with leg kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Pilav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn Jr. Penn Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Penn Jr - that will leave a mark!
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Penn Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Penn Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pilav. That did some damage!
Penn Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pilav takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Penn Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn Jr connects with a leg kick. Pilav looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Pilav off balance momentarily.
Penn Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Pilav takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Penn Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Good leg kick by Penn Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Penn Jr feints and then cracks Pilav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pilav down.
Pilav on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn Jr. Penn Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Penn Jr connects with a leg kick. Pilav looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn Jr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Penn Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Pilav stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a nice inside leg kick.
Penn Jr cracks the inside of Pilav's front leg.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crunch! Penn Jr slams his shin into Pilav's torso.
Pilav steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Penn Jr. That one must have hurt.
Penn Jr is looking to slow Pilav down with leg kicks.
Penn Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Pilav's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Pilav has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Penn Jr tenderised Pilav's leg. Pilav is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pilav takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Penn Jr throws a quick inside leg kick.
Penn Jr scores with a head kick.
Penn Jr connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Penn Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Penn Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
A good leg kick by Penn Jr.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr feints and then cracks Pilav's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pilav down.
Penn Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Penn Jr scores with a leg kick.
Penn Jr connects with a leg kick. Pilav looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Penn Jr scores with a head kick.
Pilav is rocked!
Penn Jr lands a big head kick that sends Pilav to the canvas! Penn Jr follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Penn Jr!
James Penn Jr made sure to mention his sponsor, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregores Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mendez comes to the cage accompanied by Paleface- Helsinki-Shangri-La. McGee has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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213 lbs
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212 lbs
17 - 10 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Dangerous knees
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregores Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGee misses with a series of wild punches.
McGee tries to clinch up but Mendez circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendez shoots in but McGee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McGee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGee.
McGee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mendez's head.
McGee looks to land a combination. Mendez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregores Mendez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez fails to land the takedown.
Good standup being displayed there by McGee as he connects with a hook.
Mendez fails with the takedown
and McGee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McGee moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Gregores Mendez 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!
Mendez staying out of range there.
McGee is looking to slow Mendez down with leg kicks.
A jab lands there for McGee.
Mendez on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee sends Mendez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McGee is motioning to the referee to let Mendez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Mendez is rocked!
McGee loads up on a big right hand but Mendez slips the punch.
Bang McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee cracks Mendez with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Mendez looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can McGee finish him?
Oh Mendez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGee steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Mendez is out on his feet! McGee sets himself and nearly takes Mendez's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Bang McGee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mr STEEL PENN (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). STEEL PENN's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Everything in it's right place. Ross has chosen Ice-T 'Original Ganster' as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr STEEL PENN!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricky Ross!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and STEEL PENN moves out of range easily.
Ross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ross misses with the combination.
Ross throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
STEEL PENN misses with a body shot.
A combination from STEEL PENN does no damage.
Ross throws a head kick that misses
and STEEL PENN counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ross rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and STEEL PENN makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ross looks to throw the jab but STEEL PENN is out of range.
STEEL PENN lands a jab to Ross's midsection.
Ross looks gassed!
STEEL PENN uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ross misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ross fakes a jab and throws a low kick but STEEL PENN checks it well.
STEEL PENN moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
STEEL PENN connects with a right hand. Ross shakes it off.
STEEL PENN throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ross misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
STEEL PENN misses with a looping right.
STEEL PENN misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ross.
Ross misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
STEEL PENN throws an overhand right that lands on Ross's shoulder, as Ross tries to avoid the shot.
STEEL PENN looks to land a left hand but Ross moved out of range nicely.
STEEL PENN tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ross was well out of range. Poor timing from STEEL PENN.
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
STEEL PENN sizes up Ross with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
STEEL PENN is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ross.
STEEL PENN misses with a straight right.
Ross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
STEEL PENN with a nice cross.
STEEL PENN misses with an uppercut. Ross saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
STEEL PENN throws a big shot that misses.
Ross avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ross throws a head kick but STEEL PENN moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by STEEL PENN.
Ross needs to keep his hands up - STEEL PENN had a free shot at his head there.
STEEL PENN throws a lazy right hand but Ross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A slow jab from STEEL PENN misses its intended target.
STEEL PENN lands a slapping body shot.
STEEL PENN misses with an uppercut.
STEEL PENN scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ross in his tracks.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and STEEL PENN moves out of range easily.
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!
Ross tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
STEEL PENN jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ross uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN moves out of range of the strikes.
Ross takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
STEEL PENN fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
STEEL PENN throws a jab but it's blocked by Ross.
A telegraphed right hand from STEEL PENN misses the target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
STEEL PENN jabs Ross to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ross staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from STEEL PENN.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr STEEL PENN dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
STEEL PENN connects with a body shot.
Ross tries a head kick but it misses.
Ross takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ross throws a sloppy head kick and STEEL PENN moves out of range easily.
STEEL PENN cracks a nice hook into Ross's ribs.
STEEL PENN cracks Ross with an open hand slap.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ross might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, STEEL PENN has got the better of the exchanges.
STEEL PENN punishes Ross's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
STEEL PENN cracks Ross with a good jab.
STEEL PENN scores with a hook to the body. Ross takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ross is breathing heavily.
STEEL PENN lands a nice hook to Ross's body. Ross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by STEEL PENN.
STEEL PENN lands a nice hook to Ross's body. Ross takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
STEEL PENN lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ross on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ross gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! STEEL PENN gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Ross is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mr STEEL PENN!
Mr STEEL PENN managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keith Higham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brick Fist will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Keith Higham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brick Fist!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Higham fails with the takedown
and Fist counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Higham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Higham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fist is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Higham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fist misses with some punches.
Higham being controlled against the cage.
Fist tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fist stops a takedown attempt from Higham.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Higham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fist tries to stall but Higham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fist.
Higham wants to take the fight to the mat but Fist manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fist misses with the head strike.
Higham tries to score a body lock takedown but Fist shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fist looking to stall.
Higham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fist is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fist is struggling to control the position.
Higham gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fist is trying to get back to full guard.
Higham is working for a kimura but Fist is defending it quite comfortably.
Fist is defending against the submission attempts here by Higham.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fist is trying is best to control the position here.
Ground and pound from Higham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist trying to hold on to Higham's head to control him but Higham postures up.
Fist is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Higham pulls his head out easily.
Higham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fist defends it well.
Fist slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fist manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist content just to control the position here.
Fist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fist prevents Higham from getting the reversal.
Fist avoids the attempt from Higham to control.
Higham really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fist looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fist controlling the pace for now.
Brick Fist has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Higham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fist pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Higham back to the cage. Fist follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist looks to land a combination. Higham sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Higham tries to clinch there but Fist circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Fist dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Higham shoots in looking for a takedown but Fist manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Higham's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fist tries to clinch up.
Fist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Higham shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fist pinned against the cage. Fist gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Higham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fist scores with a shoulder strike.
Fist is trying to stall.
Fist misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Higham fails to land.
Higham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fist doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fist is looking to break free of the clinch but Higham has double underhooks.
Higham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higham shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fist defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keith Higham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fist drives through and clinches with Higham against the cage.
Higham is trying to push Fist away but Fist has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Higham has him pressed against the cage.
Fist softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Higham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fist jumps guard.
Higham stopping the sweep attempt from Fist.
Higham cracks Fist with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Higham accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Higham looking to sit in guard and control but Fist gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higham is looking for a triangle here but Fist uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Higham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fist wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fist trying to control the action but Higham is working from the bottom.
Higham can't do much from the bottom here.
Fist has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Higham tries to lock up and control but Fist gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist controlling his opponent.
Higham is trying to reverse the position but instead Fist has taken his back - oops!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Higham tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fist looking to control but Higham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Higham tries to hold on but Fist pushes him away.
Higham swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Fist controlling his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higham tries to reverse the position but Fist maintains control.
Fist looking to control but Higham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Higham tries to hold on but Fist postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brick Fist showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Higham is defended easily by Fist.
Higham closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fist did well to prevent Higham getting side control.
Fist tries to get to full guard but Higham has control of the leg.
Higham is keen to just control but Fist is a slippery customer.
Higham is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Higham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Higham seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Higham is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Higham is trying to work for a kimura but Fist is defending well.
Fist tries to roll over but Higham keeps him under control.
Fist has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Higham is working away from the top position though.
Higham throwing shots but Fist is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Higham thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Higham working over Fist with some ground and pound. Fist looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fist is looking to improve his position.
Fist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Higham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fist is just riding it out for now. Higham eventually gives up the hold.
Higham prevents Fist from improving his position.
Fist makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fist.
Higham seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Higham defends it easily.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Higham avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fist is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Higham trying to control but Fist is working from the bottom.
Higham looking to pass the guard.
Higham looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Fist wants to sweep here but Higham controlling him for the moment.
Keith Higham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Higham has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higham got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fist has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Higham has managed to get both his arms back between Fist's legs - danger averted.
Brick Fist is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Fist trying to keep a closed guard but Higham is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Higham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fist has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brick Fist!
A relieved looking Brick Fist thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emerson Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and El Taquito Pantalones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pantalones has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHU-AJTn0I8 as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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313 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emerson Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, El Taquito Pantalones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantalones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Santos.
Pantalones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Santoss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Emerson Santos has been cut.
An inside leg kick lands from Pantalones.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Pantalones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pantalones.
Santos misses with a takedown
and Pantalones counters with a good low kick that Santos was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emerson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good work by Santos as he checks the leg kick.
Santos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Pantalones counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.
Santos checks the leg kick.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Pantalones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to clinch but Pantalones is avoiding it.
Pantalones throws a leg kick that misses.
Horrible takedown by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Pantalones which made him look bad.
El Taquito Pantalones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pantalones, right into the meat.
Santos is breathing heavily.
Pantalones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pantalones swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Pantalones looks to score with a jab to the body but Santos is just out of range.
Santos checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pantalones tried to score with a low kick but Santos checks it.
Santos drives through with a takedown into Pantalones's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Santos trying to control but Pantalones is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pantalones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pantalones wriggles free and stands up.
Santos shoots in but Pantalones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pantalones jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Pantalones jabs Santos right on the nose. Santos blinks but takes it well.
Emerson Santos's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos avoids the body shot from Pantalones.
Santos shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Santos won't allow Pantalones to get back to his feet.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Pantalones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos being controlled here momentarily.
Santos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pantalones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Santos throws a big elbow that misses.
Santos pushes down on Pantalones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pantalones is looking for a sweep. Santos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pantalones looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pantalones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Pantalones tries to roll over but Santos keeps him under control.
Santos seems to be working for a kimura but Pantalones defends the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos tries to stand but can't do so whilst Pantalones controls his leg.
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pantalones is trying to stand back up but Santos is controlling him
Pantalones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Santos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Santos is trying to control. Pantalones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
El Taquito Pantalones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Emerson Santos's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Santos with a poor takedown
and Pantalones counters with a nice body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos tries for a takedown but Pantalones circles away easily
and Pantalones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Santos thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emerson Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A clash of legs there as Santos blocks the low kick.
Santos has closed the distance and engaged Pantalones in a clinch.
Santos has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pantalones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pantalones lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Pantalones stalling the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pantalones prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pantalones manages to break the clinch.
Pantalones lands a jab to Santos's midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pantalones is looking to slow Santos down with leg kicks.
Pantalones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
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!
Pantalones cracks Santos with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Pantalones has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Santos to stand back up!
Santos is rocked!
Pantalones darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Santos's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Pantalones before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). El Taquito Pantalones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Arkley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Galindo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galindo has chosen Boss Life as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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221 lbs
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209 lbs
13 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Arkley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Galindo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Arkley.
Arkley closes the distance and clinches.
Arkley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Galindo's elbow.
Galindo pulls guard successfully.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Galindo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Arkley is one step ahead there.
Arkley trying to control the position from guard on top but Galindo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galindo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Arkley defends well.
Galindo is looking for a triangle but Arkley pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galindo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arkley seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Arkley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Galindo on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkley avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Galindo keeping moving, preventing Arkley from controlling successfully.
Arkley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Arkley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up. James Arkley wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Galindo dives in and grabs Arkley's left leg, looking for a takedown. Arkley pushes down on Galindo's head and hops out.
Galindo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Arkley.
Galindo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Arkley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Arkley scores with a nice head shot.
It looks like Justin Galindo has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkley knocks Galindo to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Galindo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Galindo is still in real trouble! Can Arkley finish him?
Arkley passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Galindo!
Arkley controlling from mount.
Galindo seems to have recovered his senses.
Arkley's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Galindo working to try and regain half guard.
Galindo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkley tries to control but Galindo wriggling away.
Galindo is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arkley looking to control but Galindo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Arkley controlling from mount.
Arkley trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Galindo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galindo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Galindo is desperately trying to improve his position but Arkley has a good base and remains in mount.
Arkley controlling from the full mount.
Arkley prevents Galindo from getting the reversal.
Arkley sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galindo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Arkley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Justin Galindo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Galindo walks into a left hand.
Arkley moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Arkley connects with an inside leg kick.
Galindo throws a looping overhand right but Arkley ducks down to avoid it.
Arkley with a nice cross.
Galindo throws a right hand that Arkley ducks under and follows up with a left that Arkley also avoids with ease.
Galindo misses with a wild body shot.
Arkley misses with a wild body shot.
Arkley connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Galindo, pushing him back against the cage.
Arkley has clasped his hands together around Galindo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Galindo is not content to let Arkley control the position.
Arkley controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galindo is looking to regain half guard here but Arkley keeps moving and retains side control.
Arkley trying to control the position but Galindo is working away.
Galindo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Arkley is controlling him well.
Galindo is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
James Arkley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galindo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Arkley off and has taken his back!
Galindo working for the choke.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galindo working for a choke but Arkley is defending well.
Arkley trying to control the hands but Galindo won't let him.
Arkley rolls, trying to escape but Galindo keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galindo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Galindo doesn't have the hooks in and Arkley manages to turn into his guard.
Arkley engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Arkley passes Galindo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Arkley is trying to control the action in half guard but Galindo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Galindo wants to get back to full guard.
Galindo moves into full guard.
Galindo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Galindo throws his legs up looking for a submission but Arkley uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galindo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galindo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arkley is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Galindo tries to get to full guard but Arkley has control of the leg.
Arkley wants to lay and pray for a moment but Galindo keeps working.
Arkley is really struggling to control Galindo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref stands the fighters back up because James Arkley just wasn't active enough.
Arkley on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Arkley dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Justin Galindo's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Galindo circles away from the clinch attempt.
James Arkley is winning the standup battle so far.
Arkley explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Arkley moves out of range of the strikes.
Arkley scores with a head kick.
Horrible takedown by Galindo or perhaps it was just good defense by Arkley which made him look bad.
Arkley lands a slapping body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arkley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Galindo on the side of the head.
That has opened up Justin Galindo's cut even more.
Arkley throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Arkley scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Arkley lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
BOOM! Arkley lands a beautiful left hook that drops Galindo. Galindo tries to recover but Arkley is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Galindo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Arkley!
James Arkley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'First of all I want to thank my fans for their continued support. Second of all .. Chi-Town represent! Lastly, three Light Heavyweight titles in three Organizations baby! I need to build a new trophy case for all this gold!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dwyane Wade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Garrosh Hellscream (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hellscream comes into a darkened arena with his song building. War March kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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180 lbs
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24
167 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwyane Wade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garrosh Hellscream!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hellscream paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wade with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hellscream to score with a decent uppercut.
Hellscream digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Wade clobbers Hellscream with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hellscream scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hellscream throws a series of punches but Wade avoids them all with ease.
The fighters circling - Hellscream throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wade moves out of range of the body kick from Hellscream.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hellscream avoids it really well and circles away.
Wade 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.
Hellscream fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hellscream thows a body shot but no joy.
Hellscream changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wade takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Wade misses with a lunging right hand
and Hellscream cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream throws a head kick but Wade moves out of range.
Garrosh Hellscream is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hellscream misses with a body shot.
Wade throws a hook to the side of Hellscream's head but Hellscream sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Hellscream.
Wade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hellscream napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wade in side control, throwing shots but Hellscream defends.
Hellscream regains half guard, as Wade was trying to land strikes.
Wade is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hellscream has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wade wants to control but Hellscream is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wade is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hellscream is trying to stand.
Wade throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wade throwing shots but Hellscream is blocking nicely.
Wade throwing shots but Hellscream is blocking nicely.
Wade thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hellscream regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Wade.
Wade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hellscream works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hellscream avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wade throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wade trying to control but Hellscream is working from the bottom.
Wade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wade throwing strikes but missing.
Hellscream utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wade might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Wade throws an elbow that misses. Hellscream uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wade's guard. Nice move by Hellscream!
Hellscream stands up from Wade's guard - Hellscream perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hellscream throws a body punch but Wade moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hellscream avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwyane Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellscream throws a body kick that misses.
Hellscream delivers a nice body kick.
Wade shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hellscream defends it nicely.
Hellscream throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hellscream uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wade.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hellscream lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Hellscream.
Wade takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hellscream but Hellscream pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Garrosh Hellscream will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hellscream throws a jab when Wade was well out of range.
Hellscream cracks Wade with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hellscream lands a leg kick that knocks Wade off balance momentarily.
Wade takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wade loads up on a big right hand but Hellscream slips the punch.
Wade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hellscream swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hellscream throws a shot to the body.
Wade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hellscream swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hellscream lands a front kick.
Hellscream connects with a solid leg kick.
A left lands for Hellscream.
Hellscream misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hellscream throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hellscream swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wade counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hellscream has his feet on Wade's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Hellscream throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hellscream ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hellscream's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hellscream duly obliges.
Hellscream throws a leg kick but Wade moved away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hellscream fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wade checks it well.
Hellscream has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wade shoots in for a double leg but Hellscream sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Garrosh Hellscream seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wade is defended easily by Hellscream.
Wade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hellscream's waist but Hellscream gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wade off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwyane Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Wade as he checks the leg kick.
Hellscream ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hellscream throws a right and a left that both miss.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hellscream darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wade looks for a takedown but Hellscream sprawls well.
Hellscream goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wade walks into a jab.
Hellscream fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wade manages to avoid it.
Hellscream throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hellscream paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hellscream tried to score with a low kick but Wade checks it.
Hellscream feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wades jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hellscream throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hellscream throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade avoids the head kick by Hellscream.
Garrosh Hellscream seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wade works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wade throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Wade tries to score with some ground and pound. Hellscream controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hellscream regains half guard, as Wade was trying to land strikes.
Wade lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hellscream to regain full guard.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hellscream seems keen to control Wade's posture.
Wade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wade postures up in Hellscream's guard and throws a big left but Hellscream blocks it.
Wade won't allow Hellscream to get back to his feet.
Dwyane Wade overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wade trying to control the position from guard on top but Hellscream is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrosh Hellscream showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hellscream fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hellscream throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hellscream lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wade throws a lazy right hand but Hellscream sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Hellscream.
Hellscream uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wade.
Hellscream feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wade's calf.
Wade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hellscream.
Wade shoots in and drives through. Hellscream sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wade is defended easily by Hellscream.
Wade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wade looks to land a right hand but Hellscream moved out of range.
Hellscream misses the shot to the body.
Hellscream throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wade checks a leg kick nicely.
Wade misses with a looping left.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hellscream.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Hellscream moved out of range nicely.
Nice uppercut lands for Wade. That snapped Hellscream's head back.
Hellscream connects with a solid leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hellscream darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A combination from Hellscream does no damage.
Wade misses with a left hand
and Hellscream counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wade thinking.
Wade avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hellscream with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwyane Wade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hellscream scores with a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hellscream.
Hellscream connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hellscream throws a looping overhand right but Wade ducks down to avoid it.
Hellscream throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hellscream, right into the meat.
Wade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hellscream fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wade looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hellscream digs a good hook to Wade's body.
Wade lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Hellscream lands.
Wade is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hellscream connects with a looping right hand.
Wade avoids the body shot from Hellscream.
Hellscream connects with an inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hellscream lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hellscream throws a hook to the side of Wade's head but Wade sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wade fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hellscream avoids it really well and circles away.
Wade tries for a takedown but Hellscream sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Garrosh Hellscream is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hellscream is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Wade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hellscream was well out of range. Poor timing from Wade.
Hellscream throws a low kick but Wade avoids it.
Hellscream thows a body shot but no joy.
Wade looks to land a left hand but Hellscream moved out of range nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wade throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hellscream's waist but Hellscream gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wade off to one side.
Wade tries to keep at a distance but Hellscream has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hellscream misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wade wants a takedown but no success here.
Wade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hellscream lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hellscream is defending well.
Hellscream keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wade's efforts to push away.
Wade wants a takedown.
Dwyane Wade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wade tries to land a shot to the body 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!
Wade swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Garrosh Hellscream comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hellscream winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garrosh Hellscream!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dummy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Tyler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tyler has chosen Yep as his entrance music. Jake Tyler acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dummy Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Tyler!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyler throws out the jab.
Jones buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tyler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tyler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jones works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tyler stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Tyler misses with a straight right.
Jones lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tyler throws a series of punches but Jones moves out of range.
Tyler moves out of range as Jones throws a body kick.
Tyler with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Tyler misses its intended target.
Jones throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dummy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Tyler.
Tyler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones connects with a right hand. Tyler shakes it off.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Tyler misses the jab.
Jones avoids the body shot from Tyler.
Jones wants to land a leg kick but Tyler is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Tyler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Tyler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyler shoots for a takedown but Jones saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jones walks into a jab.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tyler.
The fighters circling - Tyler throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tyler looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tyler throws a lazy right hand but Jones sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones misses with a low kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tyler.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyler in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Jones is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Tyler!
Jake Tyler is the new welterweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jake Tyler waved his t-shirt featuring Revolution Fatigues's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mijail Bakunin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Ivanovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bakunin's entrance music is SDJ-COMMANDOS. A fine choice. Boris Ivanovic is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mijail Bakunin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ivanovic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bakunin.
It looks like Boris Ivanovic has been cut.
Bakunin throws a jab but it's blocked by Ivanovic.
Ivanovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Bakunin is just out of range.
Bakunin slips a jab from Ivanovic.
Bakunin misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ivanovic counters with a one-two to the body.
Ivanovic swings for the body but Bakunin moves out of range.
Bakunin connects with a right that clearly hurt Ivanovic. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Bakunin proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Ivanovic collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mijail Bakunin!
Mijail Bakunin retains his light heavyweight title!
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