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SPFT 49: Alves vs. Pistone PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kolo Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Schwalle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schwalle has chosen Max Payne Theme. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kolo Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Oliver Schwalle!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bryant closes the distance and clinches.
Schwalle swings wildly with an uppercut but Bryant uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Schwalle.
Schwalle is trying to force a seperation but Bryant has the dominant position.
Schwalle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Schwalle avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Schwalle, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bryant throws a good cross that connects.
Schwalle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schwalle falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bryant decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schwalle's guard.
Bryant sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant stands up and waves to Schwalle to follow him.
A combination from Schwalle does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant rushes Schwalle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bryant misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bryant pulls guard effortlessly.
Schwalle pushes down on Bryant's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bryant wants to get back to his feet.
Schwalle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bryant manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Bryant throws a series of punches but Schwalle moves out of range.
Schwalle throws a right and a left that Bryant avoids nicely.
Schwalle misses with a few strikes there.
Bryant shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schwalle pinned against the cage. Schwalle gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bryant gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right from Schwalle on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle avoiding damage.
Schwalle wants to get back to striking at distance but Bryant won't allow it.
Schwalle breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Schwalle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schwalle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliver Schwalle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schwalle shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bryant eats them both and turns towards Schwalle to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bryant shoots for a takedown but Schwalle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Schwalle throws a jab but it's blocked by Bryant.
Bryant misses with a body shot.
Oliver Schwalle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bryant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Schwalle misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bryant fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schwalle on the side of the head.
Schwalle misses with a few strikes there.
Bryant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Schwalle sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bryant somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kolo Bryant. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schwalle throws a combination that misses
and Schwalle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Schwalle did well to prevent Bryant getting side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Schwalle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bryant's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bryant's back!
Schwalle lands strikes to the head.
Bryant looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Schwalle trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Schwalle scores with punches to the body.
Bryant controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Bryant is covering up but some of the strikes from Schwalle are getting through and doing damage.
I would not like to be Bryant right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bryant controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Schwalle lands a shot to the head.
Schwalle throwing wild punches that miss their target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schwalle has Bryant flattened out and is raining down punches.
Schwalle has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Schwalle has Bryant flattened out and is raining down punches.
Bryant covering up well under a series of strikes from Schwalle.
Bryant is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bryant manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Schwalle rushes Bryant with punches - Bryant moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Bryant goes down! Schwalle follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Oliver Schwalle!
Oliver Schwalle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cung Lau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piolo Pascual (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cung Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piolo Pascual!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pascual is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pascual tries to clinch up.
Lau throws a sloppy head kick and Pascual moves out of range easily.
Lau throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pascual fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lau checks it well.
Piolo Pascual seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lau swats away the attempt to clinch by Pascual.
Lau tries to land a leg kick but Pascual saw it coming and moves away.
Lau shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pascual napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pascual wants to control but Lau postures up.
Lau tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lau swings around for an armbar but Pascual sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lau's guard.
Lau wants to stand up but Pascual is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pascual controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lau wants to stand and escape but Pascual is having none of it.
Lau scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pascual rushes Lau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pascual after a bit of a struggle.
Lau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascual gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lau tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pascual after a bit of a struggle.
Pascual prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pascual is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascual tries a knee to the head but Lau blocks it.
Pascual tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lau on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pascual looking to throw knees to the head but Lau is blocking nicely.
Lau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascual gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lau blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pascual looking to throw knees to the head but Lau is blocking nicely.
Lau has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pascual after a bit of a struggle.
Pascual misses with a knee strike.
Lau is working for takedown but Pascual is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lau looking for a takedown.
Lau is trying to force a seperation but Pascual has the dominant position.
Lau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascual gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascual misses with an elbow over the top.
Lau is trying to break free.
Pascual landing knees to the head.
Lau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pascual is defending well.
Lau has Pascual pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pascual manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lau is breathing heavily.
Lau tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pascual.
Lau has Pascual pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pascual manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pascual lands an elbow that stopped Lau in his tracks for a moment.
Lau drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pascual gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pascual connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lau's face.
Pascual's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pascual is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pascual is pressed up against the cage. Lau has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pascual down to the mat. Pascual avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pascual ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Pascual fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pascual rushes Lau and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lau drops down looking for an ankle pick but Pascual pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pascual tries to clinch up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pascual checks a low kick from Lau.
Lau catches Pascual with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pascual is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Pascual closes the distance but Lau moves to the side
and Lau counters with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Piolo Pascual will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lau throws a half hearted mid kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pascual looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pascual throws a leg kick but Lau moved away.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Lau to counter with a crisp jab.
Pascual tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lau paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pascual closes the distance and clinches.
Lau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pascual tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lau counters with a single leg into guard. Pascual didn't expect that.
Pascual is pulling down on Lau's head to control his posture.
Lau with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lau looking to pass the guard.
Pascual is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lauis looking to pass into half guard but Pascual pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pascual is in guard.
Lau managing to control the position.
Lau is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Pascual landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lau is trying to drag Pascual to the mat but Pascual just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pascual prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pascual slows down the pace here.
Lau is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A knee to the head by Pascual.
Lau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pascual prevents it.
Pascual missing with knees to the body.
Pascual gets underhooks to prevent Lau's takedown attempt.
Lau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lau tries to score a body lock takedown but Pascual shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lau is working for takedown but Pascual is calmly controlling the position for now.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pascual.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascual gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Piolo Pascual seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascual gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pascual with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pascual misses with a knee strike.
Lau changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pascual fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pascual tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pascual tries to clinch but Lau is having none of it.
Pascual fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pascual tries to clinch there but Lau circles away.
Pascual has Lau up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lau is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pascual gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pascual prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pascual misses with a knee strike.
Lau tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pascual avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lau tries for a takedown but Pascual manages to get underhooks.
Pascual misses with an elbow over the top.
Lau wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pascual trying to land knees to the body.
Pascual is stalling here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lau breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Piolo Pascual will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lau circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pascual looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pascual ducks under a wild hook from Lau.
Pascual tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pascual blocks the body kick.
Pascual tries to close the distance and clinch but Lau swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pascual drives through and clinches with Lau against the cage.
Lau is looking for a takedown.
Lau is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pascual is defending well.
Lau is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pascual pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cung Lau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Pascual.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lau goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pascual prevents it.
Pascual leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pascual trying to control the position but instead, Lau has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pascual into the cage.
Pascual with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pascual is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pascual misses with a knee to the head.
Lau has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pascual avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lau can't get the takedown.
Pascual misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lau is working for takedown but Pascual is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pascual lands an elbow inside that Lau shrugs off.
Lau is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pascual scores with a knee to the head.
Lau has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pascual is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pascual tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pascual lands a knee to the body.
Lau being controlled against the cage.
Lau drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lau managing to block the knees to the body from Pascual.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pascual crunches a lovely knee into Lau's ribcage.
Lau dodges an elbow strike from Pascual.
Pascual is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lau is keeping busy.
Lau gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Pascual controlling the position.
Lau pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pascual is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lau throws an elbow that misses. Pascual uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lau's guard. Nice move by Pascual!
Lau is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pascual slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Pascual trying to control the position from guard on top but Lau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lau has Pascual pulled in close to control his posture.
Piolo Pascual is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Piolo Pascual was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Lau fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cung Lau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pascual wants to clinch
and Lau counters with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piolo Pascual comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pascual 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piolo Pascual!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tico Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haiki Masatupo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tico Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haiki Masatupo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cortez lands a jab to Masatupo's midsection.
Masatupo lands a nice hook to Cortez's body. Cortez takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cortez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masatupo.
Masatupo closes the distance and clinches up with Cortez, looking for a takedown. Masatupo pushes Cortez against the cage but Cortez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Haiki Masatupo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cortez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masatupo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cortez scores with a hook to the body. Masatupo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cortez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masatupo.
A slow jab from Masatupo misses its intended target.
Cortez thows a body shot but no joy.
Cortez gets caught flat footed, as Masatupo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cortez looking for a sweep. Not yet Cortez, not yet.
Cortez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Masatupo stopping the sweep attempt from Cortez.
Masatupo wants to pass the guard but Cortez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Masatupo's guard.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Masatupo keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tico Cortez just wasn't active enough.
Cortez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masatupo effectively controlling the action here.
Masatupo has a couple of punches blocked by Cortez.
Cortez misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez takes a knee right on the jaw!
Cortez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masatupo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cortez is trying to defend but Masatupo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Cortez throws a strike from the bottom but Masatupo passes into side control!
Masatupo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Masatupo tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masatupo has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tico Cortez wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Masatupo fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cortez lands a head kick. Masatupo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cortez rushes Masatupo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Masatupo or not.
Masatupo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Masatupo looking to slow down the pace here.
Cortez scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cortez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masatupo tries to break free but Cortez pushes him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cortez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Masatupo tries to land a knee to the head but Cortez blocks with his arms.
Cortez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cortez works on Masatupo's body with a couple of short punches.
Cortez manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Cortez catches Masatupo right on the button with a cross.
Masatupo scores with a takedown into Cortez's guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cortez working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tico Cortez dominated that round.
That's time! Cortez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Masatupo throws a sloppy head kick
and Cortez counters with a good low kick that Masatupo was not able to check.
Masatupo shoots in looking for a takedown but Cortez manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Masatupo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cortez drops Masatupo with a big left hand! Masatupo is injured, injured bad! Cortez jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tico Cortez!
Tico Cortez seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Hank Williams Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams Jr comes to the cage accompanied by invincible. Christ is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by All that Heavenly Glory. Jesus Christ has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Hank Williams Jr's chin.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Williams Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christ shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Christ was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Williams Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Christ is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Williams Jr is surviving well by controlling Christ's body position as best he can.
Christ looking to secure an arm triangle but Williams Jr defends it well.
Williams Jr working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams Jr tries to control Christ's body but Christ pushes him off. Williams Jr squirms to his side and now Christ has his back!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Christ's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams Jr is trying to break free.
Williams Jr trying to control the position but Christ manages to sink in the hooks.
Christ is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Williams Jr is defending well though. Christ let's go of the attempt for now.
Well, with Christ on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Williams Jr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Christ has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Williams Jr has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Williams Jr staying busy and making it hard for Christ to control.
Christ struggling to land strikes to the head as Williams Jr covers up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ not allowing Williams Jr to control his hands.
Williams Jr is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Christ wants to control but Williams Jr manages to buck him off and is now in Christ's guard! Nice work there by Williams Jr!
Christ avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Williams Jris looking to pass into half guard but Christ pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Christ is in guard.
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!
Christ trying to control but Williams Jr is working from the bottom.
Williams Jr has his foot on Christ's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Christ works his way back into a safe position though.
Williams Jr controlling the position.
Christ drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Williams Jr dives on top into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Williams Jr passes into half guard.
Williams Jr is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Williams Jr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Christ is just riding it out for now. Williams Jr eventually gives up the hold.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams Jr looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Williams Jr content to control rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hank Williams Jr will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Christ did well to prevent Williams Jr getting side control.
Christ is refusing to be controlled, as Williams Jr sits in half guard.
Williams Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Williams Jr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Christ has managed to free his arm - good work.
Williams Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams Jr is looking to stall here but Christ recovers full guard.
Williams Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Williams Jr decides to stand back up. Williams Jr steps back and let's Christ get back to his feet.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Williams Jr.
Williams Jr throws a series of strikes that have Christ backpedaling.
Williams Jr gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Williams Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Williams Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Williams Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Christ defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr trying to control from Christ's half guard. Christ has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Williams Jr from controlling successfully.
Williams Jr throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hank Williams Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Williams Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Christ is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr wants to control from the top but Christ keeps moving.
Williams Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Christ's guard.
Williams Jr trying to mount his opponent but Christ defends it.
Williams Jr trying to advance position but Christ counters by regaining guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams Jr is in close to Christ's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Williams Jr wants to stand but Christ has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hank Williams Jr dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Christ gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Williams Jr trying to control but Christ is working from the bottom.
Williams Jr looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Christ looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams Jr postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christ throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Williams Jr escapes and throws Christ's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Williams Jr landing a few strikes.
Williams Jr swings around for an armbar but Christ sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams Jr's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Christ can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams Jr keeping moving, preventing Christ from controlling successfully.
Christ throwing strikes from guard but Williams Jr blocks nicely.
Christ is pushing down on Williams Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Williams Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but Christ has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christ wants to work for an arm triangle but Williams Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christ is thwarting Williams Jr's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams Jr wants to get back to full guard.
Christ is trying to control the action in half guard but Williams Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Williams Jr tries to kick Christ off but Christ keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Christ wants to lay and pray for a moment but Williams Jr keeps working.
Nice strikes from Christ there.
Hank Williams Jr is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Williams Jr gets back to full guard.
Williams Jr working a defensive guard here.
Christ trying to control but Williams Jr is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christ postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Williams Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Christ, into his guard.
Christ being controlled here, momentarily.
Christ keeping moving, preventing Williams Jr from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hank Williams Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Williams Jr has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hank Williams Jr!
Hank Williams Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dantavious McJuckett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bang McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McJuckett comes to the cage accompanied by "Sinister Kid" The Black Keys. McGee has chosen Metallica - All Nightmare Long as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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25
219 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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212 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dantavious McJuckett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bang McGee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGee avoids the head kick by McJuckett.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick from McJuckett.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McJuckett chopping away at his opponent's legs.
McGee throws a big shot that misses.
McJuckett shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than McJuckett was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McGee avoids a series of strikes thrown by McJuckett.
McJuckett lands a nice shot to the head.
McJuckett misses with a head shot.
McJuckett wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by McJuckett there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett lands a nice shot to the head.
It looks like Bang McGee has been cut.
McJuckett putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
That has opened up Bang McGee's cut even more.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McJuckett sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McGee is desperately trying to improve his position but McJuckett has a good base and remains in mount.
McJuckett 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as McJuckett tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
McGee is desperately trying to improve his position but McJuckett has a good base and remains in mount.
McJuckett controlling from the full mount.
McJuckett 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett looking to ground and pound but McGee is blocking nicely.
McJuckett controlling his opponent.
McJuckett 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.
McJuckett takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
McJuckett throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett throwing strikes here but McGee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
McJuckett lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The cut above Bang McGee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McJuckett is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McGee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McGee!
McJuckett looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Dantavious McJuckett just wasn't active enough.
McJuckett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McGee checks it well.
McJuckett lands with a thumping leg kick.
McJuckett connects with an inside leg kick.
McJuckett drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
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!
McGee works the jab nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as McJuckett checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McJuckett throws a body kick that misses.
McJuckett has closed the distance and engaged McGee in a clinch.
McJuckett misses with a knee to the head.
McGee misses with a knee strike.
McJuckett trying to land knees to the body.
McJuckett blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McJuckett misses with a punch on the inside.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by McJuckett.
McJuckett trying to land knees to the body.
McJuckett lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McJuckett misses with a knee strike.
McGee blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McGee has a couple of punches blocked by McJuckett.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantavious McJuckett dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bang McGee's cut.
That's time! McJuckett's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McJuckett throws a lazy right hand but McGee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McJuckett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McGee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for McJuckett.
McGee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McJuckett avoids the body shot from McGee.
McJuckett lands with a slapping head kick.
McJuckett connects with a body shot.
McJuckett cracks the inside of McGee's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McJuckett thumps McGee with a low kick.
McJuckett throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
McJuckett fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
McJuckett throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett moves into the clinch.
McGee avoids a wild elbow strike from McJuckett.
McJuckett lands a body shot in the clinch.
McJuckett misses with a knee strike.
McGee tries to work over McJuckett's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McJuckett throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McJuckett unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McJuckett lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McGee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McJuckett tries to stall but McGee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McJuckett lands a shoulder strike.
McJuckett landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McJuckett.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McGee.
McJuckett turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
McGee prevents McJuckett from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett is putting a hurting on McGee here, landing some big shots from side control.
McGee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on McJuckett's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
McJuckett wants to control but McGee is keeping him busy.
McJuckett landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
McJuckett throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing McGee to regain full guard.
McGee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McJuckett.
McJuckett is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee keeping full guard, as McJuckett tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McJuckett accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McJuckett stands up over McGee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McJuckett passes McGee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McJuckett is keen to just control but McGee is a slippery customer.
McJuckett throwing shots but McGee is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to escape.
McJuckett is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McJuckett throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McJuckett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McJuckett not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from McJuckett.
McJuckett is pressing down on McGee's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGee is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dantavious McJuckett dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bang McGee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
McGee throws a right hand that McJuckett ducks under and follows up with a left that McJuckett also avoids with ease.
Dantavious McJuckett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McJuckett connects with a body shot.
McGee takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
McJuckett keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
McGee loads up on a big right hand but McJuckett slips the punch.
Dantavious McJuckett is winning the standup battle so far.
McGee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McJuckett fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
McJuckett throws the left hand but McGee avoids the punch easily.
McGee misses with a hook.
McGee moves into range and clinches up with McJuckett.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but McJuckett avoids the damage to the body.
McGee throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee throws a punch but it's blocked by McJuckett.
McJuckett digs a right hand into McGee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McGee's gas tank.
McGee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McJuckett blocking some punches.
McJuckett works on McGee's body with a couple of short punches.
McJuckett cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
McJuckett unloads a knee to the mid-section. McGee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McJuckett lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McJuckett lands a body shot in the clinch.
McJuckett is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McJuckett.
McJuckett lands a knee to the head.
McJuckett cracks McGee with a nice body shot.
McJuckett is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGee can do to turn this around?
Knees in the clinch landing for McJuckett.
McGee swings wildly with an uppercut but McJuckett uses good head movement to avoid it.
McJuckett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bang McGee's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McJuckett stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McJuckett lands with a right to the head.
McJuckett landing knees to the body.
McJuckett misses with a hook to the ribs.
McJuckett scores a nice knee to the body.
Bang McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett struggles to land a body shot inside as McGee controls his hands.
McGee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McJuckett avoids it.
McJuckett has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but McGee regains guard immediately.
McGee keeping moving, preventing McJuckett from controlling successfully.
McJuckett trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McGee being controlled here, momentarily.
McJuckett throwing strikes from guard but McGee blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McJuckett wants to control from the top but McGee keeps moving.
McJuckett looking to pass the guard.
Dantavious McJuckett has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
McJuckett moves into the clinch.
McJuckett lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McGee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McJuckett with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bang McGee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dantavious McJuckett!
During a confident post fight interview, Dantavious McJuckett thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andy Allanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yuoki Akamara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Allanson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Know Your Enemy. Akamara has chosen Labrinth - Earthquake ft. Busta Rhymes as his entrance music. Andy Allanson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Yuoki Akamara's chin.
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155 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 4, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Allanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuoki Akamara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Allanson tenderised Akamara's leg. Akamara is trying to keep his angry face on.
A shot to the body from Akamara misses
and Allanson counters with a good low kick that Akamara was not able to check.
Allanson looks for the body kick but Akamara saw that one coming.
Allanson slips under a jab.
Allanson moves out of range as Akamara strikes.
Allanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Akamara tries to score with a low kick but Allanson moves his leg out of the way.
Akamara displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allanson throws out the jab.
Allanson swinging wildly here.
A head kick misses from Allanson.
Akamara takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Akamara walks into a jab.
Akamara waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Allanson.
Andy Allanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akamara scores with a nice right hand.
Allanson connects with a solid leg kick.
Allanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akamara.
Allanson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Allanson is just out of range.
Andy Allanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Allanson!
Allanson scores with a sloppy right hand. Akamara should have avoided that one.
Allanson misses with a head kick.
Akamara misses with a hook. Allanson ducked under it nicely.
Akamara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Allanson.
Allanson avoids the body shot from Akamara.
Allanson slips a straight right by Akamara.
Allanson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Akamara's head.
A thudding body kick lands there by Allanson!
Akamara has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Allanson.
Akamara swings for the body but Allanson moves out of range.
Akamara walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Horrible takedown by Akamara or perhaps it was just good defense by Allanson which made him look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akamara. Allanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allanson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Akamara takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Allanson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Allanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Allanson moves out of range of the strikes.
Akamara looks to land a right hand but Allanson moved out of range.
Allanson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Akamara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Allanson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Akamara connects with the punch.
Allanson misses with an uppercut. Akamara saw that one coming.
Akamara connects with the punch.
Akamara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Allanson. That one must have hurt.
Allanson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Allanson misses the shot to the body.
Allanson throws a body punch but Akamara moves out of range.
Akamara takes a swing at Allanson's ribcage but misses.
Akamara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Allanson was well out of range. Poor timing from Akamara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamara misses with a wild body shot.
Akamara closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Akamara lands in his opponent's guard.
Akamara trying to control but Allanson is working from the bottom.
Akamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Allanson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Allanson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Akamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Allanson is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamara slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akamara wants to lay and pray for a moment but Allanson keeps working.
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.
A close round but Yuoki Akamara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Allanson misses with a hook.
Akamara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Allanson finds it's way round the side to connect with Akamara's head.
Akamara defending well as Allanson loads up on a big left hand.
Akamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Allanson cracks Akamara with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Allanson.
Akamara on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Allanson throws a head kick that misses.
Allanson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Akamara. Akamara circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Allanson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Allanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Allanson throws a right hand that misses
and Akamara counters with a right hand to the body.
Andy Allanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Akamara looks to score with a jab to the body but Allanson is just out of range.
Allanson gets caught napping as Akamara dives in and scores a takedown. Allanson manages to retain guard.
Allanson keeping moving, preventing Akamara from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akamara is looking to advance position but Allanson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Allanson content just to control the position here.
Akamara gets back to half guard.
Akamara tries to get to full guard but Allanson has control of the leg.
Akamara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Allanson pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akamara tries to get to full guard but Allanson has control of the leg.
Akamara is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Akamara is pressing down on Allanson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Akamara looking for a sweep. Not yet Akamara, not yet.
Allanson wants to stand but Akamara is controlling his posture from full guard.
Akamara is working an open guard so Allanson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamara misses the shot to the body.
Akamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Akamara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Allanson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Allanson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Allanson drops his hands momentarily and Akamara takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Allanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Akamara feints and as Allanson raises his hands in defense, Akamara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Akamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Allanson is retaining full guard.
Yuoki Akamara has got the better of the ground game so far.
Akamara throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akamara tries to free his leg and advance position but Allanson is retaining full guard.
Akamara trying to control the position from guard on top but Allanson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akamara trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Allanson wants to stand but Akamara is controlling the position.
Allanson wants to sweep here but Akamara controlling him for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Allanson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yuoki Akamara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Allanson connects with a high kick.
Allanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akamara swings for the body but Allanson moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akamara. Allanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Allanson throws a wild body kick that Akamara sees coming a mile off.
Allanson scores with a decent looking hook.
Allanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akamara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Allanson.
Akamara's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Akamara throws an overhand right that lands on Allanson's shoulder, as Allanson tries to avoid the shot.
Allanson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akamara cracks Allanson with a good jab.
Akamara cracks Allanson with a good jab.
Allanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akamara.
Akamara looks for a takedown but Allanson sprawls well.
Allanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Akamara's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Allanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akamara.
A chopping leg kick lands by Allanson.
Allanson connects with a right hand. Akamara shakes it off.
Allanson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Akamara.
Akamara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Allanson but Allanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Allanson cracks the inside of Akamara's front leg.
Akamara shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Allanson pinned against the cage. Allanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andy Allanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yuoki Akamara.
Allanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Allanson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Allanson punishes Akamara's body with a nice straight punch.
Akamara shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Allanson connects with a right hand. Akamara shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allanson swinging wildly here.
Allanson lands with a kick to the temple. Akamara shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Allanson throws a solid leg kick but Akamara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Allanson.
Allanson connects with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akamara swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Allanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Akamara.
Allanson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akamara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Akamara missing with a left hand there. Allanson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Akamara throws a hook but Allanson blocks it.
Akamara cracks a nice hook into Allanson's ribs.
Allanson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Akamara.
A leg kick checked by Allanson.
Allanson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Allanson lands a jab to Akamara's midsection.
Andy Allanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akamara scores with a body shot.
Allanson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Allanson.
Allanson swinging wildly here.
Akamara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Allanson scores with a punch to the head.
Allanson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Akamara counters with a nice body shot.
A slow jab from Allanson misses its intended target.
Akamara misses with a body shot.
Allanson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allanson looks to land a left hand but Akamara moved out of range nicely.
Akamara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Allanson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yuoki Akamara is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Akamara is rocked!
A big right from Akamara misses.
Akamara is still on wobbly legs! Can Allanson finish him?
Allanson misses with a looping left.
Akamara seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allanson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Allanson throws a jab when Akamara was well out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Allanson misses with a hook.
Akamara connects with a single shot there.
Allanson thows a body kick. Akamara tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Allanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akamara throws out the jab.
Akamara scores with a takedown into Allanson's guard.
Akamara advances position into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akamara is looking to take a break and control but Allanson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Akamara moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Allanson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Akamara has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dummy Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Kiptanui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kiptanui's choice of entrance music: Uniikki - Pojat On Poikii feat: Elastinen & Spekti . Dummy Jones could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gabriel Kiptanui's chin.
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180 lbs
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166 lbs
11 - 9 - 0 |
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dummy Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Kiptanui!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiptanui tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kiptanui moves in looking to clinch but Jones pushes him off.
Dummy Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones tries to score with a low kick but Kiptanui moves his leg out of the way.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Kiptanui gets the takedown into side control.
Kiptanui looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones parries the strikes from Kiptanui easily there. Kiptanui is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Kiptanui controls the position from side control.
Jones prevents Kiptanui from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones struggling a bit here.
Kiptanui 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 Jones's shoulder. That is not cool.
Kiptanui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiptanui wants to control but Jones is keeping him busy.
Kiptanui is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kiptanui wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kiptanui tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kiptanui has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kiptanui thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kiptanui is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kiptanui's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kiptanui controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kiptanui looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kiptanui has a closed guard, preventing Jones from standing up.
Kiptanui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kiptanui missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kiptanui is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jones is looking to control Kiptanui's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jones avoid being mounted?
Kiptanui is trying to control. Jones wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kiptanui is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jones is not content to let Kiptanui control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kiptanui looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Kiptanui dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiptanui on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Jones misses with a low kick as Kiptanui jumps back.
Jones blocks a head kick by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui is looking to score with low kicks.
Jones clobbers Kiptanui with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kiptanui shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui connects with a high kick.
Kiptanui scores with a decent looking hook.
Jones is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jones takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones moves into range and connects with a jab.
A good leg kick by Kiptanui.
A jab lands there for Jones.
Jones lands with a nice body kick.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Kiptanui moves away and avoids it.
Jones scores with a jab.
Kiptanui is rocked!
A thudding body kick lands there by Jones!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks a leg kick.
Kiptanui punishes Jones's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiptanui connects with a solid leg kick.
Kiptanui tries to clinch up.
Kiptanui tries to clinch but Jones moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Jones.
Kiptanui blocks the body kick.
Kiptanui misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dummy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Kiptanui.
Kiptanui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a low kick but Kiptanui avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Kiptanui down.
Jones throws a nice inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Kiptanui.
Kiptanui avoids the body shot from Jones.
Jones's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kiptanui under the eye.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Kiptanui on that attempt.
Kiptanui tries to land a front kick but Jones steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jones connects with an inside leg kick.
Jones finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Kiptanui blocks the leg kick.
Jones avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jones is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Jones throws a leg kick but Kiptanui checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
Kiptanui throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiptanui will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jones throws a leg kick but Kiptanui checks it.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a leg kick but Kiptanui sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kiptanui throws a leg kick which misses Jones's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones tries to avoid it.
Jones tries to move into range but Kiptanui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Kiptanui misses with a head kick.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kiptanui tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones with the ground and pound but Kiptanui uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kiptanui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gabriel Kiptanui has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kiptanui escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Kiptanui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kiptanui tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dummy Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jones checks a leg kick.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiptanui.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Kiptanui throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good leg kick by Kiptanui there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jones tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kiptanui stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kiptanui misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kiptanui tries to clinch up.
Kiptanui misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jones throws a leg kick but Kiptanui sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kiptanui avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiptanui counters with a body kick.
Jones defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kiptanui.
Kiptanui tries a head kick but it misses.
Kiptanui is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiptanui shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dummy Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Kiptanui.
Kiptanui avoids the head kick by Jones.
Jones throws a front kick that sends Kiptanui stumbling back into the cage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kiptanui crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jones - the referee stops the clock and Kiptanui gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jones. Kiptanui manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jones. That's going to slow Kiptanui down.
Kiptanui takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Kiptanui uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kiptanui controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones managing to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kiptanui scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jones is pulling down on Kiptanui's head to control his posture.
Jones bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kiptanui's guard.
Kiptanui is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiptanui throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kiptanui not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jones would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kiptanui working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kiptanui is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiptanui has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones scoring with punches to the head and body.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kiptanui is on top in guard.
Kiptanui trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kiptanui tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Kiptanui throws a big elbow that misses.
Kiptanui tries to free his leg and advance position but Jones is retaining full guard.
Jones looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiptanui advances to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kiptanui is working for a submission of some sort.
Jones controlling the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Kiptanui.
I think Kiptanui has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Kiptanui!
Our winner, Gabriel Kiptanui, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zenek Ziemski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tycho Brahe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brahe is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Astronomy by Metallica. Tycho Brahe has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zenek Ziemski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tycho Brahe!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ziemski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Brahe counters with a right hand to the body.
Brahe with a nice cross.
Ziemski with a poor takedown
and Brahe counters with a nice uppercut.
Ziemski really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brahe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ziemski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brahe counters with a good low kick that Ziemski was not able to check.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziemski fails with the takedown
enabling Brahe to counter with a crisp jab.
Brahe gets a clinch.
Ziemski wants to take the fight to the mat but Brahe manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brahe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brahe working Ziemski over with knees to the body.
Brahe lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brahe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ziemski is breathing heavily.
Brahe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brahe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brahe scores a nice knee to the body.
Brahe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ziemski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ziemski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brahe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brahe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ziemski takes an elbow to the temple.
Brahe lands a right hand.
Brahe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brahe lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brahe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Zenek Ziemski has been cut.
Brahe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ziemski takes a knee right on the jaw!
Brahe landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brahe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brahe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brahe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ziemski takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brahe stalling against the cage.
Ziemski looking for a takedown.
Brahe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ziemski's defenses.
Brahe lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brahe obliges.
Brahe landing knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brahe obliges.
Brahe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brahe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brahe tries to land a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks with his arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brahe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Brahe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brahe landing knees to the body.
Brahe lands a knee to the body.
Brahe lands a nice elbow.
Brahe lands a good knee to the midsection. Ziemski won't want to take too many of those.
Brahe tries a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brahe is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brahe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ziemski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tycho Brahe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zenek Ziemski's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A lazy left from Brahe finds it's target.
Brahe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ziemski shoots and misses
and Brahe counters by clinching up.
Brahe tries to land a knee to the head but Ziemski blocks with his arms.
Brahe lands a knee to the body.
Brahe is pushing Ziemski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Brahe.
Brahe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brahe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brahe pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahe lands a hook that snaps the head of Ziemski backwards.
Ziemski drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brahe gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Brahe has Ziemski pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brahe.
Brahe lands an elbow just above Ziemski 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brahe pushes Ziemski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brahe displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ziemski up against the cage.
Brahe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brahe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brahe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brahe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Brahe lands an elbow that stopped Ziemski in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Brahe.
Ziemski wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brahe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brahe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brahe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ziemski in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brahe scores with a knee to the head.
Brahe misses with a knee to the head.
Brahe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brahe manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tycho Brahe.
Ziemski with a poor takedown
and Brahe counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brahe lands a head shot.
Ziemski takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zenek Ziemski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ziemski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Brahe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brahe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tycho Brahe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zenek Ziemski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ziemski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Brahe holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ziemski takes an elbow to the temple.
Brahe comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brahe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brahe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Brahe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Brahe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brahe takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brahe lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brahe lands a nice elbow.
Brahe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brahe controlling the action here for a moment.
Brahe creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ziemski's defenses.
Brahe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ziemski lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brahe lands an uppercut.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brahe - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brahe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ziemski has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brahe with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Brahe lands an uppercut.
Ziemski is rocked!
Brahe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Brahe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ziemskis head.
Oh Ziemski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brahe misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ziemski.
Brahe cracks Ziemski with a nice body shot.
Ziemski seems to have got his legs back now.
Ziemski is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brahe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Brahe stalling in the clinch.
Tycho Brahe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Brahe.
Brahe avoiding damage.
Brahe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Brahe lands an elbow inside.
Knees to the body from Brahe.
Nice body punch from Brahe - that landed with a thud.
A right hand to the body from Brahe.
Brahe gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brahe content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brahe receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ziemski wants a takedown but no success here.
Tycho Brahe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zenek Ziemski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ziemski takes a knee to the side of the body.
Brahe landing knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brahe lands a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brahe stalls.
Zenek Ziemski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brahe tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tycho Brahe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brahe 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 Josh West scores the fight 25:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tycho Brahe!
Tycho Brahe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Rampage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Dai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Rampage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Dai!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dai shoots in but Rampage avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dai shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rampage makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rampage lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mike Rampage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dai shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rampage as he jumps to the side.
Mike Rampage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Dai.
Dai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Rampage.
Dai fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rampage is looking to land body kicks.
Rampage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dai manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rampage on his heels. He'll look to pass Rampage's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rampage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dai's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rampage postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dai keeping moving, preventing Rampage from controlling successfully.
Rampage throwing strikes but missing.
Rampage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rampage wants to control from the top but Dai keeps moving.
Dai is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rampage postures up.
Rampage wants to pass the guard but Dai is keeping the position.
Rampage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rampage throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rampage pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dai is keeping the position for now.
Dai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rampage is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Rampage trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rampage throws a big elbow that misses.
Rampage trying to control the position from guard on top but Dai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dai 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rampage throws an elbow that misses. Dai uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rampage's guard. Nice move by Dai!
Dai trying to control the position from guard on top but Rampage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dai thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rampage pulls Dai in to control the position.
Rampage is looking to stand up but Dai isn't so interested in that idea.
Dai drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Dai as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rampage screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Dai! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mark Dai!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Alves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph D Pistone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alves's entrance music is Mama said . A fine choice. Pistone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Clint Mansell - Requiem for a Dream (Remix). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Alves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph D Pistone!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pistone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Alves.
Pistone lands a jab to the head.
Alves finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alves tries to keep at a distance but Pistone has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pistone breaks from the clinch.
Alves tries to work over Pistone's front leg with a kick but Pistone checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pistone. Alves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pistone.
Alves darts in and clinches Pistone up against the cage.
Alves throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pistone wants to break the clinch but can't.
Alves misses with the head strike.
Pistone wants a takedown.
Alves lands a body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pistone.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Pistone.
Alves tries a body shot but Pistone blocks it.
Alves throws a punch but it's blocked by Pistone.
Pistone is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Alves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Alves.
Alves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alves pushes Pistone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Alves.
Alves lands with a left to the head.
Alves tries a body shot but Pistone blocks it.
Alves misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pistone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alves has a couple of punches blocked by Pistone.
Alves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Alves misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Alves.
Alves throws a head punch that misses.
Alves misses with a punch to the body.
Alves tries to throw a body punch but Pistone avoids it by throwing Alves back against the cage.
Pistone misses with a punch to the body.
Pistone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pistone turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pistone wants to control for a moment but Alves uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone working the head and body with strikes.
Pistone not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pistone pulls his head out easily.
Pistone wants to take a breather but Alves is having none of it.
Alves wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pistone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pistone seems to be looking for submissions.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves wants to control but Pistone is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pistone is taking a breather. Alves says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Pistone winds up and cracks Alves with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pistone wants to control but Alves is keeping him busy.
Ground and pound from Pistone.
Alves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alves.
Pistone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alves is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pistone defends well.
Pistone pushing down on Alves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistone frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pistone scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pistone content just to control the position here.
Pistone is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Alves can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Joseph D Pistone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Alves takes one to the side of the head.
Alves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pistone throws out the jab.
Alves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pistone was well out of range. Poor timing from Alves.
Pistone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alves scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pistone in his tracks.
Alves slips a jab from Pistone.
Alves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pistone.
Pistone avoids the head kick by Alves.
Alves throws a low kick but Pistone moves out of range easily.
Alves fails in his attempt to clinch.
Alves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A lazy body kick from Alves
and Pistone counters with a stiff right hand.
Pistone motions for Alves to come forward. Pistone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pistone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Alves takes a swing at Pistone's ribcage but misses.
Pistone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Alves to the mat! Alves manages to get full guard.
Pistone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pistone scoring with some ground and pound.
Alves looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pistone trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pistone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pistone with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alves keeping moving, preventing Pistone from controlling successfully.
Alves is looking for a triangle here but Pistone uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pistone cracks Alves with a big elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Pistone.
Pistone landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alves sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pistone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
Pistone wants to pass the guard but Alves is defending well.
Alves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pistone pulls his head out easily.
Alves is trying to stand back up but Pistone is controlling him
Pistone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pistone performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Alves wants to get back to full guard.
Pistone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alves actively working from the bottom here.
Alves is looking to improve his position.
Pistone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
Pistone looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Alves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Joseph D Pistone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alves wants to control but Pistone is keeping busy.
Pistone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pistone slips a nice elbow through Alves's hands, connecting with Alves's forehead.
Alves is rocked!
Pistone content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alves works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pistone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pistone forces his way into half guard.
Pistone sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alves defending well though.
Alves looking for submissions off his back.
Pistone looks to land a strike but Alves avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pistone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alves's head.
Pistone working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph D Pistone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A shot to the liver by Alves. Beautiful body shot.
Salvador Alves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pistone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alves throws a looping overhand right but Pistone ducks down to avoid it.
Alves connects with a leg kick. Pistone looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Pistone delivers a nice body kick.
Alves misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice defenses there by Pistone.
Pistone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Alves staying out of range there.
Alves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pistone.
Pistone scores with the left hand. Alves knows he should have avoided that one.
Alves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pistone moves away.
Pistone jabs Alves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pistone defending well as Alves loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Alves throws a jab when Pistone was well out of range.
Alves moves forwards but Pistone connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Pistone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Alves shoots in but no luck this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alves tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Alves looks to clinch
letting Pistone counter with a right hand.
Pistone scores with a hook.
Alves misses with a looping right.
Pistone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Alves throws a low kick but Pistone moves out of range easily.
Pistone feints and then cracks Alves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Alves down.
Pistone lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pistone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Alves's calf.
Pistone lands a jab to Alves's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pistone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Pistone.
Pistone shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pistone was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pistone looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Alves is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pistone tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Alves seems to have got his legs back now.
Pistone postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Alves badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pistone around the waist but Pistone pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pistone is the winner by TKO! Pistone jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joseph D Pistone!
A relieved looking Joseph D Pistone 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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