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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alistair Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bukk Wild (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Emelianenko's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Republic Tigers. Bukk Wild is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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300 lbs
12 - 13 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alistair Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Bukk Wild!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko throws a right hand that misses
and Wild counters with a straight right hand.
Emelianenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wild circles away quickly and effectively.
Emelianenko tries to clinch up.
Emelianenko swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wild connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wild blocks a head kick by Emelianenko.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Wild shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko fails to land with a series of punches.
Emelianenko swinging wildly here.
Emelianenko fails with a takedown attempt.
Emelianenko misses with a takedown
letting Wild counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alistair Emelianenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko wants to clinch but Wild slips to the side
and Wild counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wild connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Emelianenko swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wild counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wild tries to score a power double leg takedown but Emelianenko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wild somewhat.
Emelianenko throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wild counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wild has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Emelianenko defend it? Wild steps over the head and cranks it - Emelianenko is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bukk Wild!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Afro Jack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Terraf ZakieT (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ZakieT has chosen Hef Bundy as his entrance music. Afro Jack has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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156 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Afro Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terraf ZakieT!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
ZakieT shoots for a double leg takedown but Jack sprawls well. He's pushed ZakieT's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack closes the distance and pushes ZakieT back into the cage.
ZakieT gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jack.
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Jack tries to clinch
and ZakieT counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
ZakieT wants to pass the guard but Jack is defending well.
ZakieT stalling away here and it's allowed Jack to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jack has his hands on ZakieT's head, controlling the position.
ZakieT postures up and lands a big shot to Jack's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ZakieT won't allow Jack to get back to his feet.
ZakieT wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
ZakieT postures up in Jack's guard and throws a big left but Jack blocks it.
ZakieT is looking to stand up but Jack won't let him.
ZakieT stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
ZakieT wants to get up but he can't break Jack's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
ZakieT decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
ZakieT keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ZakieT slaps away a takedown attempt from Jack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Afro Jack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ZakieT bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jack is pushing ZakieT's head away, looking to escape. ZakieT manages to hold on to the position though.
ZakieT just content to control the position.
ZakieT is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jack is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZakieT taking a breather here.
Jack defending against the ground and pound.
ZakieT decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jack to his feet.
ZakieT gets a takedown into half guard.
Jack is concentrating on defense, preventing ZakieT from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ZakieT uses his free foot to push down on Jack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack.
ZakieT punching from mount but Jack doing a good job of avoiding damage.
ZakieT sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding ZakieT's attempts to control the action.
Jack avoids a series of strikes thrown by ZakieT.
ZakieT tries to control but Jack wriggling away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
ZakieT goes for an armbar but Jack turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Jack.
Jack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ZakieT works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
ZakieT wants to get back to his feet but Jack passes into half guard.
ZakieT is looking to escape.
ZakieT punching from the bottom.
ZakieT tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jack is stalling here. ZakieT is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Jack seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and ZakieT has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
ZakieT wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked ZakieT off and has taken his back!
ZakieT has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Jack.
Jack throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Jack slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
ZakieT turns into Jack and is now in his guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
ZakieT decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jack, up you get!
Jack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ZakieT.
ZakieT shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jack as he jumps to the side.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jack.
Jack is breathing heavily.
ZakieT fails with the takedown.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
ZakieT shoots for a takedown but Jack saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Afro Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
ZakieT leaves Jack with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jack keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
ZakieT looks for a takedown but Jack sprawls well.
Jack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
ZakieT slaps away a takedown attempt from Jack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
ZakieT fails to land the takedown.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
ZakieT is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jack stuffs the takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jack is defended easily by ZakieT.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Jack.
ZakieT looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
ZakieT trying to control but Jack is working from the bottom.
ZakieT sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jack's guard.
ZakieT wants to pass the guard but Jack is defending well.
Jack tries to kick ZakieT off but ZakieT keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jack has one foot on ZakieT's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Terraf ZakieT dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
ZakieT misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ZakieT thuds his shin into the meat of Jack's side.
ZakieT shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
ZakieT is trying to control. Jack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
ZakieT missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
ZakieT wants to get back to his feet.
ZakieT is stalling here. Jack is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! ZakieT seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Jack has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ZakieT tries to escape but Jack is in control.
Jack throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Jack.
ZakieT is trying to escape the position but Jack is controlling the position.
Jack takes advantage of some sloppy striking from ZakieT to pass into mount.
ZakieT tries to lock up and control but Jack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
ZakieT is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
ZakieT has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jack thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jack blocks ZakieT's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jack trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
ZakieT swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jack sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
ZakieT squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
ZakieT is breathing heavily.
ZakieT avoids a series of strikes thrown by Jack.
Jack looking to finish with strikes here!
Jack controlling his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
ZakieT is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
ZakieT throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jack working ZakieT over with strikes here.
Jack tries to control but ZakieT wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Jack there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jack avoids the attempt from ZakieT to control.
Jack looking to control but ZakieT is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
ZakieT wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jack misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jack working for a guillotine from mount but ZakieT is in no mood to give up.
Jack punching from mount but ZakieT doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Jack looking to control and managing it successfully.
ZakieT squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ZakieT is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jack tries to control but ZakieT wriggling away.
ZakieT is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Jack thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
You get the feeling that ZakieT really doesn't like being in this position too much.
ZakieT throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Jack avoids the attempt from ZakieT to control.
ZakieT throwing hammer fists to the chest of Jack. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
ZakieT trying desperately to get to his feet.
Jack thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jack looking to finish with strikes here!
Jack throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Jack thowing shots but they're missing.
Jack wants to control the pace but ZakieT is squirming around nicely.
ZakieT swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
ZakieT tries to buck Jack off but he can't manage it.
Jack throws some wild stikes that ZakieT manages to avoid easily.
Jack looking to ground and pound but ZakieT is blocking nicely.
Jack unloads with some shots from mount but ZakieT bucks and avoids them well.
ZakieT tries to buck Jack off but he can't manage it.
Jack content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
ZakieT is squirming around, avoiding Jack's attempts to control the action.
Jack is really struggling to control ZakieT but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jack throws some wild stikes that ZakieT manages to avoid easily.
ZakieT wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Jack thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jack misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jack controlling from mount.
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!
ZakieT is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jack controlling his opponent.
ZakieT is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
ZakieT is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
ZakieT'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.
Jack throws some wild stikes that ZakieT manages to avoid easily.
ZakieT is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
ZakieT wants to try and get back to his feet.
Jack throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jack controlling from the full mount.
Jack misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jack has hold of ZakieT's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and ZakieT manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jack misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jack throws a sloppy strike and ZakieT uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and ZakieT has ended up in Jack's guard.
Jack is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for ZakieT.
ZakieT blocks an uppercut.
ZakieT can't break the clinch.
ZakieT tries to break the clinch but Jack is controlling the position.
ZakieT utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
ZakieT trying to land knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jack prevents a takedown attempt there.
ZakieT's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that's the end of the fight!
Afro Jack showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Terraf ZakieT!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Terraf ZakieT!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Terraf ZakieT!
Terraf ZakieT wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Terraf ZakieT thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Cong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Rossi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rossi has chosen Heavy Metal! as his entrance music. Dale Rossi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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155 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Cong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cong closes the distance and pushes Rossi back into the cage.
Cong tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rossi smiles and moves away.
Rossi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cong misses the body punch
and Rossi counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cong is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kyle Cong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rossi tries to clinch but Cong is having none of it.
Rossi misses with a takedown attempt - Cong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kyle Cong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Rossi.
Rossi fails to land the takedown.
Cong forces Rossi back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rossi pulls Cong into guard.
Rossi trying to keep a closed guard but Cong is proving a slippery customer.
Cong wants to stand and escape but instead Rossi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cong keeping full guard, as Rossi tries to pass.
Cong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rossi won't allow Cong to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rossi on the ground.
Rossi wants to pass the guard but Cong is keeping the position.
Cong utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cong is working an open guard so Rossi takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Rossi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cong is trying to defend but Rossi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rossi thows a huge punch but Cong dodges it nicely.
Rossi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cong wants to get back to his feet.
Cong on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cong tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cong tries to kick Rossi off but Rossi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rossi sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cong defending well though.
Cong tries to kick Rossi off but Rossi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cong taking some punishment here, with Rossi in his half guard.
Cong wants to get back to his feet.
Rossi has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rossi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rossi.
Rossi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rossi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rossi works his way into side control.
Cong is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rossi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cong is breathing heavily.
Rossi tries to score with some ground and pound. Cong controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Rossi is trying to get an arm triangle but Cong is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cong is pushing Rossi's head away, looking to escape. Rossi manages to hold on to the position though.
Rossi creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cong wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Rossi landing strikes.
Rossi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cong, who protects the arm well.
Rossi misses with the ground and pound.
Cong is trying to buck Rossi off.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cong defending against the ground and pound.
Rossi misses with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rossi lands a nice forearm strike.
Rossi in side control, throwing shots but Cong defends.
Cong parries the strikes from Rossi easily there. Rossi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cong to escape.
Rossi scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rossi working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rossi throws a head kick but Cong moves out of range.
Rossi tries to clinch but Cong is having none of it.
Cong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kyle Cong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cong fails to land with a series of punches.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Cong. Those never looked like landing.
Cong wants to clinch.
Rossi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cong tries to avoid it but Rossi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cong to the ground. Cong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cong avoids the head kick by Rossi.
Cong thuds his right hand into Rossi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rossi takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rossi tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cong sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rossi somewhat.
Rossi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cong misses with a double jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rossi tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dale Rossi dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Cong throws a right hand that Rossi ducks under and follows up with a left that Rossi also avoids with ease.
Cong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick by Cong misses
and Rossi counters by clinching up.
Rossi tries for a takedown but Cong manages to get underhooks.
Rossi jumps guard but Cong turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Rossi has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Cong clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Rossi throws a series of strikes and Cong wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Rossi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cong because Rossi loaded up on that one.
Cong trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dale Rossi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rossi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Rossi cracks Cong with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cong taking shots to the head.
Rossi misses with a head shot.
Rossi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Cong is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Rossi thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rossi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Rossi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Cong because Rossi loaded up on that one.
Cong holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Rossi tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rossi lands a heavy elbow.
Poor strikes thrown by Rossi there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rossi has hold of Cong's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cong manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Rossi working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rossi landing strikes, looking to finish!
Rossi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rossi throwing strikes here but Cong is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Cong wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Rossi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Cong is now in Rossi's guard. A big mistake from Rossi there, giving up the dominant position!
Rossi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cong wants to stand and escape but instead Rossi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Cong uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Rossi misses with a takedown attempt - Cong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kyle Cong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Rossi.
Cong moves in looking to clinch but Rossi pushes him off.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cong throws a lazy head kick
and Rossi counters with an outside leg kick.
Kyle Cong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rossi.
Rossi on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cong tries to bum rush Rossi with a series of wild strikes but Rossi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cong misses with a jab to the body
and Rossi counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rossi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cong after a bit of a struggle.
Cong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rossi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cong manages to break the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown but Cong shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cong throws a lazy uppercut
and Rossi counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rossi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Cong misses with a wild body shot.
Cong tries to close the distance and clinch but Rossi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cong leaves Rossi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rossi has his takedown stuffed
letting Cong counter with a right hand.
Cong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rossi closes the distance and clinches up with Cong, looking for a takedown. Rossi pushes Cong against the cage but Cong circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cong defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rossi.
Cong 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.
Rossi is looking to clinch but Cong is avoiding it.
Cong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rossi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cong stuffs the takedown.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rossi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Cong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rossi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cong but Cong pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Rossi counters with a stiff right hand.
Good shot there by Cong.
Cong swings for the body but Rossi moves out of range.
Cong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cong lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Rossi dodges the punch combination from Cong.
Cong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rossi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cong to the ground. Rossi is now in Cong's guard.
Rossi wants to pass the guard but Cong is keeping the position.
Cong wants to get back to his feet but Rossi is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
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 fight!
Dale Rossi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rossi 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Dale Rossi!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Dale Rossi!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Dale Rossi!
Dale Rossi wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Dale Rossi gave a big smile as he said 'I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR ALUMINIUM SO CAN YOU GUYS SAVE YOUR CANS AFTER THE SHOW FOR SCRAP METAL??!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Royce Gracie JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Marroquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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213 lbs
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223 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie JR!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Marroquin!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie JR shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Marroquin pinned against the cage. Marroquin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gracie JR looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marroquin misses with a straight left.
Gracie JR throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marroquin's waist but Marroquin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gracie JR off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royce Gracie JR. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie JR shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marroquin defends it nicely.
Marroquin takes a swing at Gracie JR's ribcage but misses.
Marroquin cracks Gracie JR with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gracie JR looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Marroquin finish him?
It looks like Royce Gracie JR has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie JR fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie JR has a takedown stuffed.
Some wild striking there from Marroquin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marroquin lands with a good body shot.
Gracie JR ducks under a wild hook from Marroquin.
Marroquin throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gracie JR counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marroquin can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gracie JR throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Marroquin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gracie JR throws a strike but Marroquin rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marroquin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marroquin looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie JR gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gracie JR drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Gracie JR as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Marroquin screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Gracie JR! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Royce Gracie JR!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nathaniel Reigle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peregrin Broadfoot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reigle comes to the cage accompanied by So Common So Cheap. Broadfoot is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I Killed the Pirates. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathaniel Reigle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peregrin Broadfoot!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Broadfoot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Broadfoot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reigle throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Broadfoot.
Reigle tries to clinch up
and Broadfoot counters with a nice body shot.
Reigle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Broadfoot misses.
Reigle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Broadfoot fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reigle manages to avoid it.
Broadfoot misses with a hook. Reigle ducked under it nicely.
Reigle lands a right hook to the body.
Reigle looks to score with a jab to the body but Broadfoot is just out of range.
Reigle tries to clinch but Broadfoot is having none of it.
Broadfoot scores with a hook.
Broadfoot misses the jab.
Reigle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Broadfoot counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Reigle thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigle connects with a solid leg kick.
Reigle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Broadfoot.
Broadfoot stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reigle works Broadfoot's body with a nice hook.
Reigle scores with a hook to the body. Broadfoot takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reigle is looking to wear down Broadfoot with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Broadfoot shoots in but no luck this time.
A jab from Reigle misses.
Reigle tries to clinch up but Broadfoot circles away and keeps his distance.
Reigle tries to close the distance and clinch but Broadfoot swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reigle scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broadfoot takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice inside leg kick there by Reigle. That's going to slow Broadfoot down.
Reigle on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigle blocks a jab.
Broadfoot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reigle.
Reigle throws a lazy right hand but Broadfoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reigle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Broadfoot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reigle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Broadfoot looking to score a takedown here. Reigle is defending well but Broadfoot drives through and ends up in Reigle's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Broadfoot pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Reigle is keeping the position for now.
Reigle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Broadfoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Broadfoot is pushing down on Reigle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Reigle is fighting to maintain full guard but Broadfoot has managed to sneak the leg through.
Broadfoot moves nicely into side control.
Broadfoot grinds an elbow into Reigle's temple.
Broadfoot has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Reigle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reigle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Broadfoot scores with punches from side control.
Broadfoot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reigle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Broadfoot throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Reigle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Broadfoot goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reigle has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Broadfoot but great work by Reigle.
Reigle is looking to take a break and control but Broadfoot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Broadfoot tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot can't do much from the bottom here.
Broadfoot is trying to get back to half guard.
Reigle wants to control for a moment but Broadfoot uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Reigle wants to pass the guard but Broadfoot is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Broadfoot tries to roll over but Reigle keeps him under control.
Broadfoot looking for submissions off his back.
Reigle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Broadfoot knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reigle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Broadfoot trying to control here.
Reigle wants to control but Broadfoot is keeping him busy.
Broadfoot is pressing down on Reigle's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Reigle passes into half guard.
Broadfoot looking for submissions off his back.
Reigle works his way into side control.
Broadfoot looking for a sweep but Reigle has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reigle prevents Broadfoot from getting the reversal.
Broadfoot is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Broadfoot is trying to reverse the position but instead Reigle has taken his back - oops!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigle is trying to stick to Broadfoot's back but Broadfoot is turning into Reigle. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Reigle's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Broadfoot.
Reigle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Broadfoot keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reigle's head.
Reigle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Reigle is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Broadfoot is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot scoring with some ground and pound.
Reigle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Reigle tries to get out of the position.
Reigle trying to keep a closed guard but Broadfoot is proving a slippery customer.
Broadfoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Broadfoot landing with the ground and pound.
Reigle working a defensive guard here.
Broadfoot throwing strikes but missing.
Broadfoot is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broadfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reigle is trying to keep Broadfoot in close.
Reigle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Reigle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Broadfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Broadfoot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Broadfoot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Broadfoot wants to pass the guard but Reigle is keeping the position.
Reigle is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Broadfoot drops back looking for a leg! Reigle is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reigle manages to kick Broadfoot off! Broadfoot jumps back into Reigle's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot stands up over Reigle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Broadfoot lands a couple of digs.
Reigle utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Broadfoot landing with the ground and pound.
Broadfoot scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Broadfoot working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Broadfoot lands a couple of elbows.
Broadfoot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Reigle working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Broadfoot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peregrin Broadfoot dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Reigle changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reigle. Broadfoot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reigle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Reigle throws a lazy right hand but Broadfoot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reigle swings for the body but Broadfoot moves out of range.
Reigle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Broadfoot momentarily.
Reigle misses with a hook. Broadfoot ducked under it nicely.
Broadfoot dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Reigle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Broadfoot.
Broadfoot looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Broadfoot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Broadfoot wants to control from the top but Reigle keeps moving.
Broadfoot advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reigle parries the strikes from Broadfoot easily there. Broadfoot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reigle to escape.
Reigle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Broadfoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Broadfoot lands a nice forearm strike.
Reigle is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Broadfoot sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Reigle is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Reigle struggling a bit here.
Broadfoot scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reigle to see if he's OK.
Broadfoot working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Broadfoot is working Reigle over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reigle taking a bit of punishment here - Broadfoot scoring with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broadfoot working the body and head with strikes.
Broadfoot misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Broadfoot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Reigle taking a bit of punishment here - Broadfoot scoring with strikes.
Reigle takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Broadfoot scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Reigle to see if he's OK.
Broadfoot lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Reigle parries the strikes from Broadfoot easily there. Broadfoot is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Reigle to escape.
Reigle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Broadfoot in side control lands a decent elbow.
Broadfoot is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reigle has escaped the position, nice work there.
Peregrin Broadfoot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Reigle taking punishment in the form of punches.
Broadfoot is chipping away with strikes.
An elbow from Broadfoot crashes against the mat.
Broadfoot wants to control but Reigle is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Reigle is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Broadfoot's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Broadfoot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reigle wants to control but Broadfoot passes into side.
Broadfoot throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Broadfoot tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Broadfoot lands a few punches from side control.
Broadfoot throws a strike aimed at the side of Reigle's head but Reigle avoids it well.
Reigle is trying to control Broadfoot's posture but Broadfoot avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot working the body and head with strikes.
Broadfoot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Reigle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Broadfoot wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Check out the look on Broadfoot's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Broadfoot landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Reigle managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Broadfoot.
Reigle is working to avoid the ground and pound but Broadfoot connects with a decent elbow.
Broadfoot cracks Reigle with a big right hand but Reigle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Broadfoot cracks Reigle with a big right hand but Reigle just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reigle is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Broadfoot off and has taken his back!
Reigle tries to keep control of the position but Broadfoot is staying busy.
Reigle tightening his grip on Broadfoot, looking for the choke.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reigle doesn't have the hooks in and Broadfoot manages to turn into his guard.
Reigle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Broadfoot throws a big right hand that misses.
Broadfoot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Reigle preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Broadfoot lands a couple of digs.
Broadfoot trying to control but Reigle is working from the bottom.
Reigle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Broadfoot scoring with some ground and pound.
Broadfoot is in close to Reigle's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Broadfoot throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broadfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Broadfoot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Broadfoot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Broadfoot postures up.
Reigle knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Broadfoot on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Broadfoot accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Broadfoot with a nice head shot there.
Broadfoot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reigle struggling a bit here.
Reigle is looking for a sweep.
Peregrin Broadfoot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Broadfoot controlling the position from side mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Broadfoot working away.
Broadfoot is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Reigle's shoulder. That is not cool.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Peregrin Broadfoot.
Reigle gets a clinch.
Reigle manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reigle stalling in the clinch but Broadfoot improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Peregrin Broadfoot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Broadfoot 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Peregrin Broadfoot!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Peregrin Broadfoot!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Peregrin Broadfoot!
Peregrin Broadfoot wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aimo Mojaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zaru Kayne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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277 lbs
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32
245 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aimo Mojaus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zaru Kayne!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick from Mojaus lands but Kayne takes it in his stride.
It looks like Zaru Kayne has been cut.
A clash of legs there as Kayne blocks the low kick.
Mojaus scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Kayne does no damage.
Kayne misses with the combination.
Kayne throws a right and a left that Mojaus avoids nicely.
Kayne tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kayne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mojaus to score with a decent uppercut.
Kayne looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kayne throws a right and a left that Mojaus avoids nicely.
Mojaus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kayne looks gassed!
Kayne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That has opened up Zaru Kayne's cut even more.
A combination from Kayne does no damage.
Kayne on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mojaus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mojaus is looking to slow Kayne down with leg kicks.
Mojaus throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Kayne crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Aimo Mojaus!
A relieved looking Aimo Mojaus 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Abreu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse Leis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leis has chosen No Sleep - Wiz Khalifa as his entrance music. Jesse Leis is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
185 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cooper Abreu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Leis!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abreu doesn't manage to clinch there - Leis circles away.
Abreu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abreu breaks from the clinch.
Leis closes the distance and clinches up with Abreu, looking for a takedown. Leis pushes Abreu against the cage but Abreu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Abreu changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Leis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Leis tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Abreu wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abreu creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Leis is looking for a sweep.
Abreu working the head and body with strikes.
Abreu 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.
Abreu sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Leis is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abreu lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Leis down.
Abreu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Leis sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Leis gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Leis tries to lock up and control but Abreu gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Abreu thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leis is trying to escape the mount.
Abreu landing strikes, looking to finish!
Leis takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Leis gets back to half guard.
Leis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Abreu scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Abreu there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abreu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leis's head.
Leis is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leis is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Abreu thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Leis's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abreu uses his free foot to push down on Leis's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leis.
Abreu with a couple of short strikes.
Abreu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Abreu connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Abreu lands a big shot there that rocks Leis but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Abreu is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Leis can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Leis is in a horrible position here. Abreu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Leis is rocked!
Abreu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Leis is still in real trouble! Can Abreu finish him?
Abreu lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abreu is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Leis goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Abreu!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cooper Abreu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Layne Fields (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Macedon III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Layne Fields has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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25
197 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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198 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Layne Fields!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Macedon III!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fields gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fields scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fields lands an elbow inside that Macedon III shrugs off.
It looks like Alexander Macedon III has been cut.
Fields breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Macedon III shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fields's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macedon III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macedon III working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Macedon III controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Macedon III with a nice head shot there.
Macedon III trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Macedon III accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Macedon III stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fields swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Macedon III has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fields on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fields tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon III's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Macedon III drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Macedon III as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fields screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Macedon III! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Alexander Macedon III!
Alexander Macedon III is the new middleweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeremy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins has chosen 3 little pigs as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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220 lbs
9 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins throws a hook but Martin blocks it.
No joy there for Jenkins, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jenkins thows a body shot but no joy.
Jenkins misses with a hook
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Martin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jenkins.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Jenkins is just out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Martin!
Martin lands an overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
Martin lands a left and a right that send Jenkins crashing to the mat, dazed. Martin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Jenkins is rocked!
Good leg kick by Martin there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jenkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Martin finish him?
Jenkins looks gassed!
Martin throws a pinpoint strike between Jenkins's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Jenkins crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Martin scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Martin!
Michael Martin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Calaway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bubba McFly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFly has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. 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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28
275 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Urijah Calaway!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bubba McFly!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calaway throws a head kick that misses.
Calaway misses with the combination.
McFly scores with a jab to the body.
Calaway scores with a leg kick.
McFly misses with a body kick.
Calaway checks the leg kick nicely there.
Calaway throws a combination. McFly tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Calaway wants to clinch
and McFly counters with a right hand to the body.
Calaway wants to land a leg kick but McFly is out of range.
Calaway is trying hard to land a takedown here. McFly sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Calaway shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McFly pinned against the cage. McFly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Calaway tries to bum rush McFly with a series of wild strikes but McFly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calaway was well out of range. Poor timing from McFly.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McFly.
Calaway moves out of range of the body kick from McFly.
A slapping leg kick lands for Calaway.
McFly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calaway.
McFly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McFly misses with a low kick.
Calaway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Calaway throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Calaway with a poor takedown
and McFly counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Calaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly lands a glancing blow to the side of Calaway's head.
McFly throws the kick towards the body but Calaway avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Calaway. McFly does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calaway.
Calaway is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Calaway feints and as McFly raises his hands in defense, Calaway changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
McFly is trying to keep Calaway in close.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calaway with a flurry of punches that miss.
McFly is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Calaway is fighting to break McFly's control of his arms but McFly is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
McFly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calaway throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McFly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Calaway tries to free his leg and advance position but McFly is retaining full guard.
Calaway throws a big right hand that misses.
McFly preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McFly is looking for a triangle but Calaway pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Calaway scoring with punches to the head and body.
Calaway controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McFly holds on and takes a little breather.
Calaway throws a big right hand that misses.
Calaway pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McFly is keeping the position for now.
Calaway stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McFly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Calaway throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calaway pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McFly throws a hook but Calaway blocks it.
McFly swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Calaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McFly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Urijah Calaway seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McFly misses with a wild body shot.
Calaway uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McFly.
McFly throws a looping overhand right but Calaway ducks down to avoid it.
McFly throws a low kick but it's checked well by Calaway.
Calaway takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Calaway tenderised McFly's leg. McFly is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Calaway defending well as McFly loads up on a big left hand.
Calaway is looking to land body kicks.
McFly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Calaway rather than just go for the knockout.
McFly 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.
Calaway avoids the body shot from McFly.
Calaway lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Calaway pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Calaway checks the leg kick.
McFly throws a half hearted mid kick.
Calaway tries to bum rush McFly with a series of wild strikes but McFly uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McFly takes a swing at Calaway's ribcage but misses.
McFly will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calaway stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McFly.
McFly looks to land a body kick but Calaway moved away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
McFly ducks under a wild hook from Calaway.
McFly keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
McFly throws a low kick but Calaway moves out of range easily.
Calaway takes one to the side of the head.
McFly throws a body punch but Calaway moves out of range.
Calaway misses with a takedown
and McFly counters with a right hand to the body.
Calaway misses with an attempted mid kick.
Calaway lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Calaway throws a nice head kick!
McFly checks a leg kick.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Calaway tries to clinch up.
Danga de danga de dang - McFly scores with a four punch combination!
Calaway darts in trying to clinch
and McFly counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calaway delivers a nice body kick.
Calaway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McFly checks it well.
McFly throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
McFly throws a series of punches but Calaway moves out of range.
McFly delivers a nice body kick.
McFly throws the left hand but Calaway avoids the punch easily.
Calaway throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McFly's waist but McFly gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Calaway off to one side.
McFly looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McFly scores with a spinning back kick!
The fight stays on the outside here - Calaway looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Calaway moves out of range of the body kick.
McFly throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Calaway tries a low kick but McFly avoids it.
Calaway misses with an attempted mid kick.
McFly takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Calaway throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McFly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calaway throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McFly throws a wild body kick that Calaway sees coming a mile off.
Calaway closes the distance and clinches up with McFly, looking for a takedown. Calaway pushes McFly against the cage but McFly circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urijah Calaway dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Calaway checks a low kick from McFly.
McFly throws an off balance right hand
and Calaway counters by moving into the clinch.
Calaway throws a punch but it's blocked by McFly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFly.
McFly throws a punch but it's blocked by Calaway.
McFly putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Calaway in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFly is trying to push Calaway away but Calaway has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
McFly lands a good knee to the midsection. Calaway won't want to take too many of those.
Calaway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Calaway has a couple of punches blocked by McFly.
McFly misses with a punch to the body.
McFly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
McFly tries to land a knee to the head but Calaway blocks with his arms.
Calaway misses with some punches.
McFly with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from McFly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFly misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway lands a body punch.
McFly has had enough of the clinch but Calaway keeps him there for the moment.
Calaway misses with some punches.
McFly unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Calaway pushes McFly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McFly is breathing heavily.
Calaway lands a hook that snaps the head of McFly backwards.
Calaway's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Calaway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Calaway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Calaway.
Calaway misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Calaway.
Calaway misses with a head kick.
Calaway throws a series of punches but McFly avoids them all with ease.
Calaway throws a leg kick which misses McFly's front leg but catches the back leg as McFly tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calaway checks a low kick from McFly.
McFly misses with a body shot.
Calaway is looking to land body kicks.
Calaway tries to clinch but McFly is having none of it.
Calaway tries to clinch there but McFly circles away.
Urijah Calaway is winning the standup battle so far.
McFly stuffs the takedown attempt from Calaway. Calaway gets slowly back to his feet.
Calaway lands a jab to the nose.
Calaway tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. McFly manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Calaway moves in looking to clinch but McFly pushes him off.
Calaway tries to close the distance and clinch up but McFly swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFly pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Calaway.
McFly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Calaway.
McFly misses with a low kick.
Calaway throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McFly, right into the meat.
Calaway walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Calaway has closed the distance and engaged McFly in a clinch.
McFly lands a hook that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
McFly is trying to break the clinch but Calaway has him pressed against the cage.
McFly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFly is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Calaway can't fight it off and eventually McFly manages to take the fight to the floor. Calaway looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McFly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
McFly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Calaway does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McFly might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Calaway kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McFly is trying to work for a kimura but Calaway is defending well.
McFly trying to control from half guard but Calaway is working away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McFly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Calaway's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calaway wants to get back to his feet.
Bubba McFly has got the better of the ground game so far.
McFly throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Calaway to regain full guard.
McFly throws a big elbow that misses.
McFly throwing strikes but missing.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McFly loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McFly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Calaway works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McFly wants to control from the top but Calaway keeps moving.
McFly working some strikes from top position.
Calaway keeping full guard, as McFly tries to pass.
McFly trying to control but Calaway is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bubba McFly wasn't active enough on the ground.
Calaway checks a low kick from McFly.
A solid body kick from Calaway.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McFly checks a leg kick.
Calaway throws a nice head kick!
Calaway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Calaway is looking to clinch but McFly is avoiding it.
Calaway missing with a left hand there. McFly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McFly avoids the head kick by Calaway.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Calaway checks a leg kick.
McFly avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFly keeps the fight on the outside.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McFly.
Calaway misses with a jab, cross combination.
Calaway does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McFly moves out of range as Calaway throws a body kick.
McFly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Calaway tries to clinch but McFly is having none of it.
McFly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Calaway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A clash of legs there as Calaway blocks the low kick.
McFly tries to land a front kick but Calaway steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McFly shoots in but Calaway avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Calaway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McFly manages to avoid it.
Calaway scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Calaway throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McFly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Calaway throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Urijah Calaway will probably get the nod.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McFly circles away from the clinch attempt.
McFly throws a body kick that misses.
Calaway will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Calaway's corner calls for a 1-2. Calaway obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McFly throws a chopping leg kick but Calaway manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A slapping body kick lands there for McFly.
McFly moves out of range as Calaway throws a body kick.
Calaway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McFly checks it well.
Calaway rushes McFly and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McFly escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Calaway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Calaway tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McFly swivels and escapes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calaway takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Calaway tries to clinch up but McFly circles away and keeps his distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from McFly, right into the meat.
McFly is looking to land body kicks.
McFly changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Calaway tries to avoid it but McFly manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Calaway to the ground. Calaway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Calaway tries to clinch up but McFly circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from McFly misses.
Calaway moves out of range as McFly throws a body kick.
Calaway moves out of range of the leg kick from McFly.
McFly scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Calaway avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McFly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFly is just content to waste time from the top position. Calaway takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Calaway is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McFly trying to control the position from guard on top but Calaway is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calaway utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Calaway has his feet on McFly's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Urijah Calaway is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Calaway has McFly up against the cage in a clinch.
McFly misses with some punches.
Calaway wants to break the clinch but can't.
McFly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McFly tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Calaway avoids it.
Calaway will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Calaway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McFly is trying to break the clinch but Calaway has him pressed against the cage.
McFly misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calaway throws a punch but it's blocked by McFly.
Calaway has a couple of punches blocked by McFly.
McFly throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Calaway blocks it with crossed arms.
McFly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Calaway's elbow.
A shot in the inside from McFly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFly is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Calaway is defending well for now.
Calaway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McFly lands a hook that snaps the head of Calaway backwards.
McFly throws a punch but it's blocked by Calaway.
Calaway breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Calaway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McFly.
McFly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calaway fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McFly checks it well.
Calaway closes the distance but McFly moves to the side
and McFly counters with a good, hard body kick but Calaway shrugs it off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Calaway shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McFly counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as McFly blocks the low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Calaway is defended easily by McFly.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Urijah Calaway. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McFly goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McFly gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Calaway works over McFly with some ground and pound from guard.
Calaway missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McFly keeping moving, preventing Calaway from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Calaway lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McFly keeping moving, preventing Calaway from controlling successfully.
McFly tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFly wants to stand and escape but Calaway is having none of it.
McFly pushes a forearm under Calaway's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Calaway is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bubba McFly!
Bubba McFly is the new heavyweight champion!
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