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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Alveraz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Josh Williams was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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210 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Alveraz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Josh Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Williams showed some decent athleticism there.
Williams stops Alveraz from getting back to his feet.
Alveraz is trying is best to control the position here.
Alveraz wants to get back to full guard.
Williams thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Alveraz makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alveraz.
Williams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alveraz is keeping the position for now.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Alveraz wants to improve his position but Williams is controlling well.
Alveraz controlling the position well.
Williams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alveraz controlling the position well.
Williams thows a huge punch but Alveraz dodges it nicely.
Alveraz manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Alveraz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Alveraz sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Williams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Alveraz's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz has his hands on Williams's head, controlling the position.
Williams stopping the sweep attempt from Alveraz.
Alveraz keeping full guard, as Williams tries to pass.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alveraz wants to stand up but Williams is controlling him.
Alveraz wants to sweep but no luck.
Alveraz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Williams!
Alveraz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Williams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Alveraz.
Williams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alveraz wants to get back to his feet.
Alveraz kicks off Williams and gets to his feet.
Williams pushes Alveraz up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams has clasped his hands together around Alveraz's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Williams fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Williams swings around for an armbar but Alveraz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Williams's guard.
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Williams looks gassed!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alveraz controls the pace.
Williams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Alveraz controls the pace.
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 Juan Alveraz will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Williams enables Alveraz to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Williams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alveraz controlling from the top position.
Juan Alveraz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alveraz seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Williams for as long as he can get away with.
Alveraz pushing down on Williams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Alveraz stands up from half guard.
Williams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Williams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alveraz keeps working.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alveraz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alveraz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Alveraz is looking to improve his position.
Alveraz controlling the position well.
Alveraz has one foot on Williams's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Williams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Alveraz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Alveraz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Williams off and has taken his back!
Alveraz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alveraz not allowing Williams to control his hands.
Alveraz has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Williams's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Juan Alveraz.
Williams closes the distance and clinches.
Williams misses with a knee strike.
Alveraz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Alveraz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Williams can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Alveraz happy to just control the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Juan Alveraz wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Alveraz tries to sprawl but Williams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alveraz wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Williams passes to side control.
Alveraz manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Alveraz dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Williams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Williams is looking for a kimura here.
Alveraz is positioning himself well to prevent Williams advancing to mount.
Williams is looking to take a break and control but Alveraz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alveraz is controlling Williams's trapped leg to prevent Williams from advancing to side control.
Williams stops Alveraz from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Alveraz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Alveraz makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Williams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alveraz is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Juan Alveraz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alveraz clinches.
Alveraz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Alveraz content to control rather than advance.
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!
Alveraz looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Williams punching from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alveraz is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Williams reverses the position - he's now on top in Alveraz's guard.
Josh Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Alveraz dives on top into guard.
Alveraz might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Alveraz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Williams is trying to hold Alveraz in close to prevent damage but Alveraz has managed to pass into half guard.
Alveraz controlling the action here.
Juan Alveraz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Williams throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Alveraz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Juan Alveraz has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Alveraz feints and as Williams raises his hands in defense, Alveraz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alveraz looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Alveraz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alveraz, 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Alveraz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Coco Krazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kristoff Gutenburg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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215 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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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, Coco Krazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristoff Gutenburg!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gutenburg defending well as Krazy loads up on a big left hand.
Krazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutenburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Krazy.
Gutenburg fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Krazy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Krazy misses with an elbow over the top.
Gutenburg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gutenburg tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Krazy smiles and moves away.
Gutenburg defending well as Krazy loads up on a big left hand.
Krazy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gutenburg counters with a nice double leg into side control. Krazy won't be happy with that.
Gutenburg staying calm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenburg trying to control the action but Krazy is working from the bottom.
Sloppy strikes there by Gutenburg.
Gutenburg wants to lay and pray for a moment but Krazy keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gutenburg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gutenburg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Krazy is letting Gutenburg control him for a moment.
Gutenburg trying to control the action but Krazy is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kristoff Gutenburg has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Gutenburg shoots in looking for a takedown but Krazy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gutenburg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Coco Krazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoff Gutenburg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutenburg fails with the takedown
and Krazy counters with a stiff right hand.
Gutenburg lands with an uppercut that bounces Krazy off the cage and back into range.
Krazy misses with a looping right.
Gutenburg tries to close the distance and clinch but Krazy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Gutenburg.
Krazy stuffs the takedown.
Gutenburg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Krazy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutenburg changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Krazy tries to avoid it but Gutenburg manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Krazy to the ground. Krazy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Gutenburg with that takedown attempt.
Krazy misses with an uppercut. Gutenburg saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristoff Gutenburg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gutenburg moves out of range as Krazy strikes.
Gutenburg looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gutenburg throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Krazy's waist but Krazy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gutenburg off to one side.
Gutenburg tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Krazy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gutenburg slips under a jab.
Krazy throws a series of punches but Gutenburg avoids them all with ease.
Krazy misses with an uppercut
and Gutenburg counters with an outside leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gutenburg.
Krazy swings widly with a right hand
and Gutenburg counters with a left to the body.
Gutenburg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gutenburg throws a jab when Krazy was well out of range.
Gutenburg thumps Krazy with a low kick.
Krazy avoids the head kick by Gutenburg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenburg looks to clinch
and Krazy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Krazy misses with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutenburg looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gutenburg misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Krazy throws a jab but it's blocked by Gutenburg.
Krazy throws a poor cross that misses
and Gutenburg counters with a head kick. That will keep Krazy thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Krazy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Krazy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gutenburg was well out of range. Poor timing from Krazy.
Krazy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gutenburg.
Coco Krazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoff Gutenburg.
Krazy misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Krazy misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krazy misses with a looping left.
Gutenburg fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krazy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krazy shoots for a double leg takedown but Gutenburg sprawls well. He's pushed Krazy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gutenburg is looking to clinch.
Krazy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gutenburg gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Krazy to counter with a crisp jab.
Krazy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krazy wants it to stay on the feet.
Krazy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gutenburg moves away.
Gutenburg moves to clinch but Krazy breaks away
and Krazy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Krazy misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krazy throws the left hand but Gutenburg avoids the punch easily.
Krazy throws a hook but Gutenburg blocks it.
Gutenburg shoots in for a takedown but Krazy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Krazy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Krazy wants it to stay on the feet.
Krazy throws a lazy right hand but Gutenburg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kristoff Gutenburg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krazy throws out a loose jab but Gutenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gutenburg misses with a low kick.
Krazy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gutenburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krazy throws a sloppy head kick
and Gutenburg counters with a body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Krazy. No joy for Gutenburg on that attempt.
Gutenburg closes the distance and pushes Krazy back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krazy is leaning against Gutenburg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gutenburg fails to pull guard.
Gutenburg is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Krazy to keep the fight standing.
Krazy stalling.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gutenburg tries to pull guard but Krazy won't allow it.
Krazy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Krazy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krazy misses with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kristoff Gutenburg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Krazy missing with a left hand there. Gutenburg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gutenburg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krazy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gutenburg.
Gutenburg tries to score a power double leg takedown but Krazy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gutenburg somewhat.
Krazy throws the left hand but Gutenburg avoids the punch easily.
Krazy throws a leg kick but Gutenburg checks it.
Gutenburg with a poor takedown
and Krazy counters with a straight right hand.
Coco Krazy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristoff Gutenburg.
Krazy throws a hook to the side of Gutenburg's head but Gutenburg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A left lands for Krazy.
Kristoff Gutenburg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutenburg will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Krazy throws out a loose jab but Gutenburg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Krazy misses with a looping right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gutenburg.
Krazy misses with a hook. Gutenburg ducked under it nicely.
Krazy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gutenburg pinned against the cage. Gutenburg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gutenburg lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gutenburg has his takedown stuffed
enabling Krazy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krazy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gutenburg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krazy gets a clinch.
Gutenburg is working for takedown but Krazy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gutenburg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krazy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Krazy trying to land knees to the body.
Krazy leaning against his opponent.
Gutenburg tries to pull guard but Krazy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gutenburg tries to pull guard but Krazy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gutenburg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gutenburg being controlled against the cage.
Gutenburg is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Krazy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutenburg prevents Krazy from breaking the clinch.
Krazy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gutenburg backwards.
Krazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Krazy lands with a light punch inside.
Kristoff Gutenburg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krazy can't find room to land a body shot as Gutenburg controls the action.
Krazy can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Krazy.
Gutenburg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Krazy prevents it.
Coco Krazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gutenburg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutenburg tries for a takedown but Krazy manages to get underhooks.
Krazy lands with a left to the head.
Krazy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Coco Krazy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gutenburg 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristoff Gutenburg!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Bukharin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Steinbrenner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vladimir Bukharin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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196 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vladimir Bukharin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Steinbrenner!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinbrenner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Steinbrenner tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bukharin.
Bukharin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bukharin tries to get out of the position.
Bukharin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bukharin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Steinbrenner manages to get himself to full guard.
Bukharin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bukharin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Steinbrenner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bukharin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bukharin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steinbrenner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bukharin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bukharin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bukharin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinbrenner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bukharin controls the pace.
Bukharin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bukharin blocks the body kick.
Steinbrenner looks to clinch
and Bukharin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bukharin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bukharin counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Steinbrenner's guard now.
Steinbrenner can't keep his opponent in guard - Bukharin advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bukharin moves into full mount! Steinbrenner won't be happy about that!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukharin is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Steinbrenner has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Steinbrenner!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steinbrenner stopping the sweep attempt from Bukharin.
Bukharin has his feet on Steinbrenner's thighs here. He's pushed Steinbrenner off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Steinbrenner screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Vladimir Bukharin!
Vladimir Bukharin retains his middleweight title!
Vladimir Bukharin took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, BioPharm Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Redfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aron Petursson (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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170 lbs
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19
170 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Big right hand |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Redfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aron Petursson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petursson thuds his shin into the meat of Redfield's side.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
Petursson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Redfield!
Petursson avoids the attempt from Redfield to control.
Redfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petursson is trying to take his opponent's back.
Redfield is squirming around, avoiding Petursson's attempts to control the action.
Petursson prevents Redfield from getting the reversal.
Petursson controlling from the full mount.
Redfield knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Petursson on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield can't escape the position.
Petursson controlling from the full mount.
Redfield is looking to get to half guard.
Petursson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redfield is looking to improve his position but Petursson isn't that keen on the idea.
Petursson lands with some strikes.
Petursson is looking to work his way around to Redfield's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Redfield tries to hold on but Petursson postures up.
Petursson stands up from mount. Strange move.
Petursson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petursson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Redfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Petursson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Redfield counters with a two punch combo.
Chris Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron Petursson.
Petursson shoots and misses
and Redfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
No joy there for Petursson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Petursson!
Jab by Redfield.
Petursson misses with a takedown attempt
and Petursson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Redfield lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petursson scores with a nice body kick.
Redfield showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petursson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aron Petursson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Redfield throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Petursson counters with a head kick. That will keep Redfield thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Petursson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redfield stuffs the takedown attempt from Petursson. Petursson gets slowly back to his feet.
Redfield throws a lazy uppercut
and Petursson counters with a thumping low kick.
Redfield throws an overhand right that lands on Petursson's shoulder, as Petursson tries to avoid the shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Petursson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield tests Petursson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Petursson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Redfield counters with a two punch combo.
A nice leg kick lands there from Petursson.
Aron Petursson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Petursson.
Some wild striking there from Redfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petursson slips under a jab.
Redfield cracks Petursson with an open hand slap.
Petursson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Redfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Redfield is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Petursson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chris Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron Petursson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petursson tries for a takedown but Redfield circles away easily
and Redfield connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petursson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Petursson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Petursson shoots for a takedown but Redfield saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Petursson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Petursson tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Redfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Redfield throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petursson shoots in for a takedown but Redfield shows good takedown defense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aron Petursson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Petursson tries to clinch there but Redfield circles away.
Petursson slips a jab from Redfield.
Redfield looks to throw the jab but Petursson is out of range.
The fighters circling - Redfield throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petursson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petursson closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redfield is looking to improve his position.
Petursson controlling the pace.
Redfield tries to roll over but Petursson keeps him under control.
Redfield is trying to control but can't.
Redfield is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petursson is trying to control the action in half guard but Redfield is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Aron Petursson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Redfield throws a series of punches but Petursson moves out of range.
Petursson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Redfield counter with a right hand.
Petursson fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Petursson.
Chris Redfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aron Petursson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petursson moves into the clinch.
Redfield gets underhooks to prevent Petursson's takedown attempt.
Redfield breaks the clinch.
Petursson gets a takedown into half guard.
Chris Redfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Petursson slows the pace down in half guard.
Aron Petursson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redfield flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Redfield wants to improve his position but Petursson is controlling well.
Redfield wants to get back to full guard but Petursson has passed into side control.
Redfield on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Redfield tries to get out of the position.
Redfield misses with a strike from the bottom.
Aron Petursson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redfield looking for a sweep but Petursson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
And that's the end of the fight!
Aron Petursson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petursson 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aron Petursson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Lightyear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buzz Lightyear will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buzz Lightyear!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lightyear looking to score a takedown here. Dimagiba is defending well but Lightyear drives through and ends up in Dimagiba's guard.
Lightyear postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dimagiba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lightyear, into his guard.
Lightyear is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dimagiba is aware though and is defending well.
Lightyear looking for a triangle here. Dimagiba is fighting it but it looks tight! Lightyear pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dimagiba is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buzz Lightyear!
Buzz Lightyear is the new welterweight champion!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximo Katakutan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximo Katakutan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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165 lbs
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158 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maximo Katakutan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Katakutan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Katakutan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garcia's head backwards.
Katakutan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Garcia.
Katakutan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia avoids the head kick by Katakutan.
Katakutan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Katakutan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
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!
Katakutan lands with a nice combination. Garcia backs away looking to recover.
Katakutan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Katakutan throws a nice head kick!
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia wants to stay close but Katakutan steps back to make room for something. Garcia seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Katakutan and Garcia drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Maximo Katakutan!
A victorious Maximo Katakutan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Hugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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218 lbs
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213 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Hugh!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Penn Jr.
Hugh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn Jr swivels and escapes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Hugh 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.
Penn Jr scores with a leg kick.
Penn Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hugh.
Good leg kick by Penn Jr there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hugh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick lands from Penn Jr.
Penn Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hugh is breathing heavily.
Hugh tries for a takedown but Penn Jr sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Hugh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Mike Hugh has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penn Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
Penn Jr feints and then cracks Hugh's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hugh down.
Penn Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penn Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hugh's sensitive parts.
Penn Jr lands a head kick!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hugh fails with a takedown attempt.
Hugh on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Penn Jr. Penn Jr obviously looking to wear him down.
Hugh takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Penn Jr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Penn Jr.
Penn Jr throws a nice outside leg kick.
Penn Jr lands a head kick. Hugh smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Penn Jr! Hugh is out on his feet! Penn Jr rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Hugh is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Hugh is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Penn Jr!
James Penn Jr is the new light heavyweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, James Penn Jr made sure he mentioned Steel Penn's Laundry 93%, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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