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Bowser's Castle 14 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between TJ Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Rapport (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes into the arena with Underground Kings blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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134 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Rapport!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rapport is defended easily by Styles.
Rapport shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rapport not doing much here.
Styles is looking for a sweep. Rapport is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rapport slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Rapport has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rapport is pressing down on Styles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Styles is holding on for now.
Still in half guard, Rapport seems content to control.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Greg Rapport hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rapport closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Styles's guard.
Rapport sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapport tries to free his leg and advance position but Styles is retaining full guard.
Styles is breathing heavily.
Rapport seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Rapport must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rapport pushes down on Styles's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rapport seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rapport trying to mount his opponent but Styles defends it.
Rapport is taking a breather. Styles 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rapport trying to mount his opponent but Styles defends it.
Styles trying to control but Rapport postures up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Greg Rapport hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rapport checks a leg kick.
Rapport shoots in for a takedown but Styles shows good takedown defense.
Rapport shoots for a takedown but Styles saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
TJ Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Rapport.
Rapport has his takedown stuffed
and Styles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rapport takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Rapport dives in and scores a takedown into Styles's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Styles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rapport's guard.
Styles prevents Rapport from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles trying to control but Rapport is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because TJ Styles just wasn't active enough.
Rapport closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Styles did well to prevent Rapport getting side control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rapport sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rapport looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Styles wants to improve his position but Rapport is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rapport scores with a couple of nice shots.
Rapport perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Rapport really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Styles. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Styles is trying to maintain the position but Rapport is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rapport shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Rapport dominated that round.
That's time! Styles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rapport shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Styles pinned against the cage. Styles gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Rapport drives through with a takedown into Styles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Styles being controlled here, momentarily.
Styles keeping full guard, as Rapport tries to pass.
Rapport trying to control but Styles is working from the bottom.
Rapport trying to move into half guard but instead Styles has managed to sweep!
Styles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Greg Rapport has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rapport shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapport performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Rapport tries to pass to full mount but Styles defends it.
Styles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rapport pulls his head out easily.
Rapport is thwarting Styles's attempts to control the position.
Rapport content to control rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Greg Rapport.
Rapport blocks a low kick nicely.
Rapport shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Well, if Rapport is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapport is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rapport controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rapport slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rapport controls the position from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rapport tries to move to mount but Styles blocks the move with his legs.
Rapport controls the position.
Styles wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rapport remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Greg Rapport has got the better of the ground game so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Rapport showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rapport drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rapport trying to control the position from guard on top but Styles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rapport looking to pass the guard.
Styles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rapport can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rapport is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rapport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rapport content to stall in guard here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rapport's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Styles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Greg Rapport has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rapport closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Styles quickly recovers to half guard.
Rapport has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in half guard, Rapport seems content to control.
Rapport is pressing down on Styles's thigh, looking to free his foot. Styles is holding on for now.
Rapport landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rapport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Styles has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rapport is working away from the top position though.
Rapport sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rapport fails with a takedown attempt.
Styles stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Styles wants it to stay on the feet.
Rapport drives through with a takedown into Styles's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rapport engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rapport trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Styles can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rapport controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Greg Rapport hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Rapport blocks the body kick.
Rapport shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Styles missing with punches from the bottom.
Rapport tries to pass to full mount but Styles defends it.
Styles trying to hold on to Rapport's head to control him but Rapport postures up.
Rapport is looking to advance position but Styles won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rapport with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Styles gets back to full guard.
Rapport slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rapport preventing the sweep.
Rapport is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Greg Rapport wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rapport throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Styles was covering up waiting for the punch and Rapport finishes the takedown easily into guard.
TJ Styles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rapport is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Rapport comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rapport 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Rapport!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leo Vieira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chesney Hawkes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Vieira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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166 lbs
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158 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chesney Hawkes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Hawkes.
Hawkes is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Vieira wants to clinch up but Hawkes keeps it at a distance.
Vieira tries to clinch there but Hawkes circles away.
Hawkes circles away from the clinch attempt
and Vieira takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hawkes jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vieira tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hawkes manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vieira rushes Hawkes and presses him up against the cage.
Hawkes tries for a takedown but Vieira manages to get underhooks.
Vieira throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vieira avoiding damage.
Vieira putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hawkes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hawkes's defenses.
Hawkes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vieira walks away with a smile on his face. Hawkes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vieira fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hawkes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leo Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chesney Hawkes.
Hawkes shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Vieira is trying to defend but Hawkes finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hawkes is pressing down on Vieira's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vieira is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawkes is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hawkes.
Vieira pushes Hawkes off looking to stand but Hawkes dives back in and keeps control.
Hawkes missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hawkes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Hawkes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hawkes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vieira defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chesney Hawkes.
Hawkes throws out a loose jab but Vieira uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vieira tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hawkes decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Vieira's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Hawkes from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawkes throws a strike but Vieira rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Vieira trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hawkes's guard.
Hawkes trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hawkes is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hawkes passes Vieira's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hawkes is trying to control the action in half guard but Vieira is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hawkes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hawkes tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vieira knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hawkes seems to be working for a kimura but Vieira defends the submission attempt.
Hawkes is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hawkes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vieira!
Vieira knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hawkes on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes controlling the position easily from mount.
Vieira trying desperately to get to his feet.
Vieira holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hawkes tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hawkes has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieira is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Hawkes thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hawkes tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
Hawkes thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chesney Hawkes dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hawkes misses with a straight right.
Vieira leaves Hawkes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hawkes keeps the fight on the outside.
Horrible takedown by Hawkes or perhaps it was just good defense by Vieira which made him look bad.
Vieira tries to clinch but Hawkes is having none of it.
Hawkes throws an off balance right hand
and Vieira counters by moving into the clinch.
Vieira slowing the pace effectively.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Vieira scores a nice knee to the body.
Hawkes jumps guard but Vieira stands there with Hawkes around his waist. Hawkes gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Leo Vieira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chesney Hawkes.
Hawkes looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hawkes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A knee to the head by Vieira.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vieira scores with a knee to the head.
Vieira is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hawkes is keeping busy.
Vieira crunches a lovely knee into Hawkes's ribcage.
Hawkes gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Vieira regains guard.
Hawkes trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hawkes stops Vieira from standing up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hawkes distracts Vieira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hawkes throwing strikes from guard but Vieira blocks nicely.
Vieira can't keep his opponent in guard - Hawkes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hawkes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawkes is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vieira!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hawkes tries to control but Vieira wriggling away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hawkes cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hawkes looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hawkes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Vieira has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Vieira!
Vieira is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Hawkes has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Vieira is looking to defend but Hawkes has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Vieira! Hawkes pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Vieira taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chesney Hawkes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Dddddd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Mondello (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joseph Dddddd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Dddddd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jordan Mondello!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mondello tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dddddd swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dddddd fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dddddd enables Mondello to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dddddd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mondello got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dddddd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mondello has managed to get both his arms back between Dddddd's legs - danger averted.
Dddddd wants to sweep here but Mondello controlling him for the moment.
Mondello wants to stand but Dddddd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dddddd working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dddddd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Joseph Dddddd wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mondello decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
It looks like Mondello is going to stand back up.
Dddddd looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Mondello seems content to control.
Mondello tries to stand and escape but Dddddd is controlling the position.
Mondello is keen to just control but Dddddd is a slippery customer.
Mondello wants to stand but Dddddd has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mondello is trying to control the action in half guard but Dddddd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jordan Mondello was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Mondello looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondello won't allow Dddddd to get back to his feet.
Dddddd has Mondello pulled in close to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Dddddd will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Dddddd pulls Mondello in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Joseph Dddddd wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Mondello darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dddddd makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Mondello shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dddddd's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dddddd wants to get back to his feet but Mondello is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Mondello trying to control the position from guard on top but Dddddd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dddddd has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Mondello off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Mondello 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.
Dddddd shoots in but Mondello avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dddddd changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mondello tries to avoid it but Dddddd manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mondello to the ground. Mondello escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mondello wants to clinch.
Mondello drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dddddd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dddddd trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondello wanted to stand there but Dddddd had control of the position.
Dddddd trying to control the position.
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 because Joseph Dddddd just wasn't active enough.
Dddddd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joseph Dddddd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Dddddd with that takedown attempt.
Jordan Mondello seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dddddd closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Mondello's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dddddd wants to pass the guard but Mondello is keeping the position.
Dddddd has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mondello is proving hard to escape from.
Jordan Mondello has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dddddd stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dddddd gets caught flat footed, as Mondello shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mondello is looking to stand up but Dddddd won't let him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mondello gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Dddddd with that takedown attempt.
Dddddd closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mondello circles away.
Mondello shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mondello showed some decent athleticism there.
Mondello decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondello gets a takedown into half guard.
Dddddd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Mondello wants to stand up but Dddddd is controlling the position.
Mondello stands up from half guard.
Mondello scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Mondello is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dddddd trying to control but Mondello postures up.
Mondello is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dddddd tries to kick Mondello off but Mondello keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dddddd kicks off Mondello and gets to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dddddd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dddddd thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jordan Mondello showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dddddd swats away the attempt to clinch by Mondello.
Mondello shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dddddd is trying to defend but Mondello finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dddddd wants to get back to full guard.
Dddddd actively working from the bottom here.
Mondello wants to stand up but Dddddd is controlling the position.
Dddddd is looking to control Mondello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dddddd avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mondello blocks the strikes from Dddddd.
Dddddd wants to get back to his feet.
Dddddd kicks off Mondello and gets to his feet.
Mondello shoots in and bounces Dddddd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dddddd has his foot on Mondello's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mondello works his way back into a safe position though.
Mondello must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondello gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Mondello shoots in and gets a takedown into Dddddd's guard.
Mondello really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dddddd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mondello trying to control but Dddddd is working from the bottom.
Mondello takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dddddd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mondello is one step ahead there.
Dddddd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dddddd has Mondello pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Joseph Dddddd.
Dddddd fails with a takedown attempt.
Dddddd gets caught flat footed, as Mondello shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Mondello prevents Dddddd from getting back to his feet.
Mondello wants to get up but he can't break Dddddd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dddddd controlling Mondello's posture.
Joseph Dddddd has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Mondello shoots in and bounces Dddddd off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mondello not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
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!
Mondello trying to control but Dddddd is working from the bottom.
Joseph Dddddd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jordan Mondello is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Mondello has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dddddd is proving hard to escape from.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jordan Mondello comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mondello 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jordan Mondello!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Blood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Hester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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20
270 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andy Blood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Hester!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hester tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Marcus Hester has been cut.
Hester thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blood avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hester closes the distance but Blood moves to the side
and Blood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blood lands a body shot.
Blood looks to throw the jab but Hester is out of range.
Blood misses with a straight left.
Hester tries to clinch
and Blood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Blood misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Blood counter with a right hand.
Hester slips under a jab.
Blood thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hester is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Hester darts in trying to clinch
and Blood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That has opened up Marcus Hester's cut even more.
Blood throws a hook but Hester avoids it easily.
Hester tries to clinch
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hester misses.
Blood connects with a body shot that sends Hester's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Blood misses its intended target.
Hester showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blood.
Blood scores with a hook.
The cut above Marcus Hester's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hester fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blood throws a shot from downtown. Hester moves away and avoids it.
Blood is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blood swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hester makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Blood really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blood swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blood defending well as Hester loads up on a big left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hester, as that shot connected.
Hester tries to close the distance and clinch but Blood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blood fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hester manages to avoid it.
Hester clinches up against the cage.
Hester misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hester throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hester misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hester.
Hester lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blood wants to break free but Hester has control.
Hester fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood is trying to force a seperation but Hester has the dominant position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hester throws an elbow but misses.
Blood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blood blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hester.
Hester swings wildly with an uppercut but Blood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hester pushes off an throws an elbow but Blood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hester landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hester fails to land.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hester misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Blood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marcus Hester's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Blood looks to land a right hand but Hester moved out of range.
Hester closes the distance but Blood moves to the side
and Blood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hester moves forwards but Blood connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blood slips under a jab.
Hester wants to clinch
and Blood counters with a stiff right hand.
Blood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Andy Blood is winning the standup battle so far.
Hester ducks right into an uppercut from Blood.
Marcus Hester's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood missing with a left hand there. Hester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester misses with a looping right.
Blood throws a big shot that misses.
Hester is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Blood uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hester.
Hester moves to clinch but Blood breaks away
and Blood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcus Hester's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Andy Blood!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rico Ramos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by one hitta quitta. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rico Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Wood!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ramos.
Ramos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wood sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wood throws a shot from downtown. Ramos moves away and avoids it.
Ramos connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ramos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wood but Wood pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wood displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ramos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rico Ramos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramos has managed to clinch.
Ramos jumps guard but Wood stands there with Ramos around his waist. Ramos gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wood tries to land knees in the clinch but Ramos avoids the damage to the body.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Ramos blocks it.
Ramos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramos pushes off an throws an elbow but Wood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramos is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ramos is defending well for now.
Ramos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wood up against the cage.
Ramos is trying to pull guard but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Ramos has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wood missing with knees to the body.
Ramos lands a takedown into guard.
Ramos looking to pass the guard.
Wood being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramos trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood wants to stand and escape but Ramos is having none of it.
Ramos wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood is wriggling around but Ramos manages to pass to half guard.
Ramos lands with a punch from half guard.
Wood is staying active underneath Ramos, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramos wants to pass the guard but Wood is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos controlling the action here.
Ramos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wood doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ramos.
Wood is trying to stand up here but Ramos is controlling him well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ramos is stalling here. Wood is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramos seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Wood has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Ramos seems to be looking for submissions.
Ramos trying to mount his opponent but Wood defends it.
Ramos landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Ramos dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wood goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wood tries to clinch there but Ramos circles away.
Wood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wood blocks the body kick.
Wood throws a lazy right hand but Ramos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wood.
Ramos fails with the takedown.
Wood doesn't manage to clinch there - Ramos circles away.
Wood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ramos scores a takedown into full mount!
You get the feeling that Wood really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos wants to control the pace but Wood is squirming around nicely.
Ramos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wood trying desperately to get to his feet.
Ramos breaks from Wood's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos wants to control the pace but Wood is squirming around nicely.
Ramos jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Wood is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Wood and Ramos has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Wood is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ramos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Wood is not content to let Ramos control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramos tries for a kimura but Wood is defending well.
Ramos wants to control but Wood is keeping him busy.
Ramos prevents Wood from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramos trying to control the action but Wood is working from the bottom.
Ramos connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Wood some visible discomfort.
Ramos trying to control the position but Wood is working away.
Ramos prevents Wood from escaping the position.
Ramos in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramos wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wood, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rico Ramos dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ramos closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wood quickly recovers to half guard.
Wood tries to kick Ramos off but Ramos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Ramos with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wood pushes Ramos off looking to stand but Ramos dives back in and keeps control.
Ramos works his way into full mount!
Wood is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramos unloading with bombs!
Rico Ramos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ramos working the ground and pound effectively.
Ramos lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ramos with the ground and pound from mount.
Ramos scoring with strikes but Wood is staying in there.
Ramos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wood takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Ramos's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rico Ramos!
Rico Ramos tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Middleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirkai Sakuba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sakuba has chosen Bullet For My Valentine - All These Things I Hate as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
133 lbs
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138 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Intelligent |
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Counter striker
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Middleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirkai Sakuba!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuba is looking to clinch but Middleton is avoiding it.
Middleton looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Sakuba!
Middleton swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Middleton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Plenty Raines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Walter Bond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
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27
170 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Plenty Raines!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Bond!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raines decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Raines working the head and body with strikes.
Raines perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bond is staying active underneath Raines, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Raines 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.
Bond is looking to control Raines's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bond avoid being mounted?
Raines wants to take a breather but Bond is having none of it.
Raines not doing much here.
We're going to have a standup here because Plenty Raines wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Bond on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bond checks a leg kick.
Raines shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bond is trying to defend but Raines finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Raines sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Raines lands a nice short elbow.
Raines stops Bond from getting back to his feet.
Raines wants to work for an arm triangle but Bond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Raines missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raines trying to mount his opponent but Bond defends it.
Bond wants to control but Raines is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bond is looking to improve his position.
Raines wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bond keeps working.
Raines not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Raines perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Raines is looking for a kimura but Bond is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Raines to get the leverage.
Raines trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raines is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bond is looking to improve his position.
Raines stops Bond from getting back to his feet.
Bond is trying to control but can't.
Raines stands up from half guard.
Bond throws a series of punches but Raines avoids them all with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raines as he avoids it easily.
Raines fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bond lands a slapping body shot.
Raines throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bond counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Raines stops a takedown attempt from Bond.
Bond is trying to pull guard but Raines turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Plenty Raines has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Walter Bond.
Bond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raines shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bond as he avoids it easily.
Raines shoots for a double leg takedown but Bond sprawls well. He's pushed Raines's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raines looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bond!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raines unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Raines has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bond's face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plenty Raines dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bond rushes Raines and presses him up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bond.
Bond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Raines throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bond tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Raines is in Bond's guard.
Raines stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Raines shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Raines content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Raines is looking to work some ground and pound but Bond has wrist control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bond utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Raines trying to control but Bond is working from the bottom.
Plenty Raines overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bond avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raines wants to control from the top but Bond keeps moving.
Raines won't allow Bond to sweep him here.
Raines throwing strikes from guard but Bond blocks nicely.
Bond 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.
Raines trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Plenty Raines just wasn't active enough.
Bond closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Raines sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Raines is not content to let Bond control the position.
Raines wants to control but Bond is keeping busy.
Raines might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Raines wants to improve his position but Bond is controlling well.
Bond seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Raines preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Raines misses with a head kick.
Raines tries to land a front kick but Bond steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Raines shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bond looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Raines rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bond moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Raines drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Raines looking to sit in guard and control but Bond gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Raines has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bond can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raines trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bond pushes down on Raines's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bond tries to stand but can't do so whilst Raines controls his leg.
Raines trying to control but Bond postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bond blocks the strikes from Raines.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Plenty Raines dominated that second round.
That's time! Raines's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Raines avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bond fails with a takedown attempt.
Raines moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Bond gets caught napping as Raines dives in and scores a takedown. Bond manages to retain guard.
Raines is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Raines trying to control the position from guard on top but Bond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Raines is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raines lands a couple of elbows.
Raines throws a big elbow that misses.
Bond managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Raines accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raines tries to free his leg and advance position but Bond is retaining full guard.
Raines throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bond works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Raines drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bond dives on top into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raines is striking off his back. Bond thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Raines is looking for a sweep. Bond is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Raines looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raines controlling the position well.
Raines moves into full guard.
Bond wants to control from the top but Raines keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bond won't allow Raines to sweep him here.
Bond trying to control but Raines is working from the bottom.
Raines scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Raines defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bond.
Raines fails with the takedown.
Raines tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Bond manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Raines circles away from the clinch attempt.
Raines dives in and grabs Bond's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bond pushes down on Raines's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bond stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Plenty Raines. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Plenty Raines is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Raines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bond sprawls well initially but Raines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Raines is trying to control. Bond wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Walter Bond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bond wants to get back to his feet.
Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Raines is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Plenty Raines showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Raines, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Plenty Raines!
Plenty Raines very nearly forgot to thank Jutsu FightGear (15$ clothing) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones's entrance music is Coming Home. A fine choice. Jon Jones has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Lok!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Lok is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A cross from Jones lands.
Jones really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones lands a jab.
Lok is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones lands a jab.
Lok is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
Lok fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Lok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Jones.
Lok seems to have recovered his senses.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lok doesn't seem bothered though.
Lok with a poor takedown
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jon Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Lok.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lok looks gassed!
Lok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lok doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jon Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones connects with a jab.
Jones lands with a right and another and another! Lok is in big trouble! Jones lands again and this time it's lights out for Lok! A quality knockout there for Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jon Jones!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jon Jones waved his t-shirt featuring Jutsu FightGear (15$ clothing)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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