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Valhalla: Hilo 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sheldon Labasan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ikki Rokusho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheldon Labasan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ikki Rokusho!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Labasan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rokusho manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Labasan clinches with his opponent.
Labasan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rokusho's efforts to push away.
Rokusho is trying to maintain a safe position but Labasan gets an underhook and turns Rokusho into the cage.
Labasan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rokusho tries to clinch but Labasan moves out of range.
Rokusho lands a nice looking body shot.
Rokusho tries to clinch but Labasan is having none of it.
Rokusho darts in and clinches Labasan up against the cage.
Rokusho lands a right hand.
Rokusho gets through Labasan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rokusho taking a breather.
Rokusho lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Labasan backwards.
Labasan is trying to force a seperation but Rokusho has the dominant position.
Rokusho trying to control the position but instead, Labasan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rokusho into the cage.
Labasan can't break the clinch.
Rokusho struggles to land a body shot inside as Labasan controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rokusho taking a breather.
Labasan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Labasan working hard to break the clinch.
Rokusho gets through Labasan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rokusho slowing the pace effectively.
Labasan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Rokusho.
Labasan is breathing heavily.
Rokusho tries to throw a body punch but Labasan avoids it by throwing Rokusho back against the cage.
Labasan throws an elbow that misses.
Labasan tries to circle away but Rokusho has him pinned against the cage.
A short right from Rokusho.
Rokusho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Labasan's elbow.
Labasan is trying to break the clinch but Rokusho has him pressed against the cage.
Rokusho working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rokusho stalling in the clinch but Labasan improves position.
Rokusho lands with a left to the head.
Labasan is looking to break free of the clinch but Rokusho has double underhooks.
Rokusho lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rokusho pushes Labasan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rokusho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Labasan is rocked!
Rokusho works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Oh Labasan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rokusho pushes Labasan against the cage. Rokusho is working some dirty boxing. Rokusho pushes off with a quick right hook! Labasan goes down! Labasan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rokusho moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ikki Rokusho!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Renzo DeSilka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DeSilka has chosen International Love by Pitbull as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rocky Balboa has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Balboa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Renzo DeSilka!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa closes the distance but DeSilka moves to the side
and DeSilka counters with a slapping leg kick.
DeSilka shoots in but Balboa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Balboa throws a hook but DeSilka blocks it.
Balboa misses with a jab, cross combination.
Balboa throws a right and a left that DeSilka avoids nicely.
DeSilka shoots for a double leg takedown but Balboa sprawls well. He's pushed DeSilka's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
DeSilka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Balboa sprawls well. Balboa wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. DeSilka gets slowly back to his feet.
Rocky Balboa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renzo DeSilka.
DeSilka decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
DeSilka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balboa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Balboa is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilka trying to pass the guard but Balboa defending well.
DeSilka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Balboa is just riding it out for now. DeSilka eventually gives up the hold.
DeSilka missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
DeSilka has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Balboa defend it? DeSilka steps over the head and cranks it - Balboa is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for DeSilka!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Renzo DeSilka!
Renzo DeSilka bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Terry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mirko Mirinda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Terry comes to the cage accompanied by This Is Halloween by Marilyn Manson. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mirko Mirinda enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Terry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mirko Mirinda!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terry with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mirinda looks gassed!
Terry scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terry wants to clinch up but Mirinda keeps it at a distance.
Terry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mirinda sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Terry wants to clinch.
Terry tries to clinch there but Mirinda circles away.
Mirinda is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Terry just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Mirinda has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johnny Terry!
Johnny Terry bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jjjj Hhhhh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Mai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jjjj Hhhhh has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jjjj Hhhhh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frankie Mai!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hhhhh throws a series of punches but Mai moves out of range.
Mai shoots in and bounces Hhhhh off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Mai passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hhhhh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mai is looking to take a break and control but Hhhhh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mai wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hhhhh, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mai is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hhhhh is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mai working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mai looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mai thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mai wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hhhhh keeps working.
Mai is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mai has hold of Hhhhh's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hhhhh seems comfortable defending it but Mai has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hhhhh is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hhhhh is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Mai couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frankie Mai!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cray Vasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamie Lanastar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jamie Lanastar has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cray Vasil's chin.
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Brawler
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Decent boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cray Vasil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Lanastar!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasil shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lanastar pinned against the cage. Lanastar gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice takedown defense from Lanastar. No joy for Vasil on that attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasil is defended easily by Lanastar.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cray Vasil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lanastar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Vasil.
Lanastar stuffs the takedown.
Lanastar pushes Vasil up against the cage in a clinch.
Vasil fails to pull guard.
Vasil wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lanastar has him pressed against the cage.
Vasil wants to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanastar lands a left hand.
Lanastar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lanastar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasil after a bit of a struggle.
Vasil tries to score a body lock takedown but Lanastar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lanastar.
Lanastar will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Vasil up against the cage.
Lanastar wants a takedown.
Lanastar tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasil shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lanastar wants a takedown.
Lanastar tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vasil smiles and moves away.
Lanastar clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lanastar tries to pull guard but Vasil won't allow it.
Vasil successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lanastar wants to stand and escape but instead Vasil has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Vasil stops Lanastar from standing up.
Vasil connects with a couple of short punches.
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!
Vasil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanastar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasil wants to control from the top but Lanastar keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanastar wants to get back to his feet but Vasil is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lanastar is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Lanastar has a closed guard, preventing Vasil from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cray Vasil just wasn't active enough.
Vasil forces Lanastar back against the cage and clinches.
Lanastar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lanastar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasil to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasil is trying to drag Lanastar to the mat but Lanastar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vasil's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lanastar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lanastar keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lanastar misses with a hook. Vasil ducked under it nicely.
Lanastar throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vasil.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vasil goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vasil moves into the clinch.
Vasil working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jamie Lanastar will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Vasil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lanastar avoids it really well and circles away.
Vasil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vasil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vasil shoots in but Lanastar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanastar takes the fight into the clinch.
Vasil is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cray Vasil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasil goes for a takedown attempt but Lanastar pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanastar moves out of range of the body kick.
Vasil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lanastar is looking to clinch.
Vasil moves into the clinch successfully.
Lanastar is pressed up against the cage. Vasil has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lanastar down to the mat. Lanastar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lanastar takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lanastar.
Vasil breaks the clinch.
Lanastar moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lanastar.
Lanastar receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Lanastar scores with a shot to the side of Vasil's head.
Vasil has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lanastar after a bit of a struggle.
Vasil is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lanastar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasil to keep the fight standing.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The referee calls for Lanastar to work.
Lanastar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vasil fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vasil has a takedown stuffed.
Cray Vasil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanastar takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vasil pushes Lanastar up against the cage in a clinch.
Lanastar wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasil has him pressed against the cage.
Lanastar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lanastar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasil tries to score a body lock takedown but Lanastar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lanastar wants the takedown. Vasil is fighting it off but Lanastar persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Vasil's guard against the cage.
Lanastar wanted to stand there but Vasil had control of the position.
Vasil is looking for a triangle but Lanastar pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lanastar wanted to stand there but Vasil had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Lanastar 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Vasil misses with a few strikes there.
Vasil throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lanastar's waist but Lanastar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vasil off to one side.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vasil is defended easily by Lanastar.
Lanastar is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanastar clinches up with Vasil and pushes him back against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lanastar as Vasil tries to tie him up.
Vasil is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lanastar to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cray Vasil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanastar presses Vasil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vasil misses with a punch to the body.
Lanastar digs a right hand underneath Vasil's ribcage. Vasil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lanastar pushes Vasil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lanastar pulls guard successfully.
Lanastar wants to stand and escape but Vasil is having none of it.
Lanastar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vasil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vasil trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vasil throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasil trying to control but Lanastar is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Vasil gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Jamie Lanastar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vasil.
Vasil dodges the punch combination from Lanastar.
Lanastar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasil paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lanastar is looking to clinch but Vasil is avoiding it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanastar tries to close the distance and clinch but Vasil swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lanastar gets tackled into the cage by Vasil. Vasil maintains the clinch.
Lanastar fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lanastar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lanastar wants to take the fight to the mat but Vasil manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Vasil works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Cray Vasil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vasil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lanastar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasil prevents Lanastar from getting back to his feet.
Vasil thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasil wants to control from the top but Lanastar keeps moving.
Vasil won't allow Lanastar to get back to his feet.
Vasil wants to control from the top but Lanastar keeps moving.
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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamie Lanastar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lanastar winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamie Lanastar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Storm Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaleimalulani Kaleimalulani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm Jackson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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, Storm Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kaleimalulani Kaleimalulani!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaleimalulani throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kaleimalulani!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jackson controlling from mount.
Jackson working Kaleimalulani over with strikes here.
Jackson unloading with bombs!
It looks like Kaleimalulani Kaleimalulani has been cut.
Jackson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Kaleimalulani is rocked!
That has opened up Kaleimalulani Kaleimalulani's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson content just to control the position here.
Kaleimalulani is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson dominating with strikes here.
Kaleimalulani seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
The cut above Kaleimalulani Kaleimalulani's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jackson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kaleimalulani Kaleimalulani's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kaleimalulani Kaleimalulani's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Storm Jackson!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Canelo Castillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marv Gannicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marv Gannicus 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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Good takedowns
Basic striking
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Canelo Castillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marv Gannicus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Castillo with that takedown attempt.
Castillo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gannicus to the mat! Gannicus manages to get full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Gannicus wants to stand and escape but Castillo is having none of it.
Castillo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Castillo landing with the ground and pound.
Castillo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Castillo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gannicus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Castillo has Gannicus in his guard.
Castillo kicks Gannicus off and gets to his feet.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gannicus as he avoids it easily.
Castillo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gannicus as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canelo Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gannicus leaves Castillo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A jab from Gannicus misses.
Gannicus misses with a jab, cross combination.
Castillo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gannicus tries to avoid it but Castillo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gannicus to the ground. Gannicus escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Castillo closes the distance and clinches up with Gannicus, looking for a takedown. Castillo pushes Gannicus against the cage but Gannicus circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Castillo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gannicus pinned against the cage. Gannicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Castillo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Gannicus is trying to buck Castillo off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gannicus is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Check out the look on Castillo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castillo tries for a kimura but Gannicus is defending well.
Gannicus avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Castillo.
Castillo working the ground and pound but Gannicus is defending the strikes.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Gannicus can do anything to dispel that myth.
Castillo tries to score with some ground and pound. Gannicus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gannicus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Castillo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castillo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Castillo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gannicus is avoiding damage well.
Gannicus is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Castillo has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Castillo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Castillo scores with punches from side control.
Castillo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castillo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gannicus takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Castillo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Sloppy strikes there by Castillo.
Castillo tries for a kimura but Gannicus is defending well.
The ground and pound from Castillo seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Gannicus is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Castillo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Castillo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gannicus takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
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!
Castillo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Gannicus is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gannicus is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Castillo is controlling him well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castillo scores with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canelo Castillo dominated that round.
That's time! Castillo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Castillo shoots in looking for a takedown. Gannicus tries to sprawl out of it but Castillo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gannicus manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Some wild striking there from Gannicus.
Castillo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Gannicus to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Castillo is defended easily by Gannicus.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Canelo Castillo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gannicus thuds a left hand into Castillo's body.
Castillo shoots in but no luck this time.
Gannicus gets tackled into the cage by Castillo. Castillo maintains the clinch.
Castillo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Castillo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gannicus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gannicus has Castillo pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castillo wants to take the fight to the mat but Gannicus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gannicus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castillo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gannicus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canelo Castillo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gannicus lands a leg kick that knocks Castillo off balance momentarily.
Gannicus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Canelo Castillo has been cut.
Castillo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gannicus is looking to clinch but Castillo is avoiding it.
Castillo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gannicus.
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!
Gannicus throws a right and a left that both miss.
No joy there for Gannicus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gannicus misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gannicus lands with an overhand left.
Gannicus swinging wildly here.
Castillo pushes Gannicus up against the cage in a clinch.
Castillo jumps guard but Gannicus stands there with Castillo around his waist. Castillo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Castillo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gannicus smiles and moves away.
Castillo shoots in looking for a takedown but Gannicus manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Castillo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Castillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Marv Gannicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gannicus tries to clinch up.
Gannicus cracks Castillo with a good jab.
Gannicus stuffs the takedown attempt from Castillo. Castillo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gannicus.
Gannicus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Castillo moves away.
Gannicus moves into range and clinches up with Castillo.
Castillo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gannicus pulls his leg out and moves away.
Castillo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gannicus.
Gannicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Castillo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gannicus.
Gannicus instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Castillo trying to stall but Gannicus improves his position.
Gannicus leaning against his opponent.
Gannicus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castillo misses with a two punch combination.
Gannicus thumps Castillo with a low kick.
Castillo needs to keep his hands up - Gannicus had a free shot at his head there.
Castillo gets tackled into the cage by Gannicus. Gannicus maintains the clinch.
Castillo is looking to take this one to the mat.
Gannicus just leaning against Castillo, taking a breather.
A short right from Gannicus on the inside.
Gannicus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canelo Castillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gannicus shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gannicus feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Castillo sprawling to the canvas! Castillo rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gannicus finish him?!
Castillo is rocked!
Gannicus pushes Castillo up against the cage in a clinch.
Oh Castillo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gannicus unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Castillo! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Gannicus is unloading with more strikes now! Castillo drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marv Gannicus!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Snow could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Michal Silva's chin.
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michal Silva!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Snow shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Snow.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snow.
Silva misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Snow sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Snow keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva wants to stand up but Snow is controlling the position.
Silva really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Snow. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Snow is trying to stand.
Snow wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva content to control rather than advance.
Snow won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Snow trying to hold on to Silva's head to control him but Silva postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Snow shoots in for a double leg but Silva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Snow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Snow will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Silva throws a right hand that Snow ducks under and follows up with a left that Snow also avoids with ease.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Snow sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Snow darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Snow throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Snow is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Snow is controlling the pace.
Silva is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snow tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Snow is trying to control. Silva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Snow decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Snow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Snow tries to clinch up
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Silva.
Snow gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Silva regains guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snow stays in close to Silva's body and controls the position.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Silva working for a triangle but Snow defends it easily.
Snow is looking to stand up but Silva won't let him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Silva 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snow shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Snow tries to pass to full mount but Silva defends it.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Jon Snow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Snow is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.
Snow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Snow is working away from the top position though.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Snow is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Snow scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Still in half guard, Snow seems content to control.
Snow is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Snow swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Silva is now in Snow's guard. A big mistake from Snow there, giving up the dominant position!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is posturing up here but Snow has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Silva tries to roll out but it's too tight and Silva has to tap! Slick submission there by Snow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jon Snow!
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