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UPF 27: 170lb Tourney Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Crax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and YB Sol Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rutger Crax is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rutger Crax!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, YB Sol Jr!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Sol Jr.
Crax blocks a head kick by Sol Jr.
Sol Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crax shoots in for a takedown but Sol Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crax connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sol Jr momentarily.
Crax buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sol Jr looks winded!
No joy there for Sol Jr, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sol Jr avoids the head kick by Crax.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sol Jr doesn't manage to clinch there - Crax circles away.
Crax lands a left and a right that send Sol Jr crashing to the mat, dazed. Crax thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sol Jr is rocked!
It looks like YB Sol Jr has been cut.
Sol Jr drops his hands momentarily. Crax doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sol Jr staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sol Jr doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rutger Crax!
Rutger Crax decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Igor Crazy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Sheen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheen has chosen DJ Khaled - All I do is Win as his entrance music. Charlie Sheen has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Igor Crazy's chin.
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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
8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Igor Crazy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charlie Sheen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheen throws the left hand but Crazy avoids the punch easily.
Crazy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Crazy lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Sheen finds it's way through Crazy's defenses.
Crazy takes one on the button.
Sheen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sheen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sheen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Crazy.
Sheen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sheen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazy manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheen. Crazy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crazy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crazy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crazy throws a sloppy head kick and Sheen moves out of range easily.
Sheen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Charlie Sheen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crazy throws a leg kick but Sheen moved away.
Sheen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Crazy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sheen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crazy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crazy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crazy.
Sheen lands with a right hand.
Sheen wants to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crazy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sheen looks to throw the jab but Crazy is out of range.
Sheen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sheen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen moves into the clinch.
Sheen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Crazy working hard to break the clinch.
Sheen misses with some punches.
Sheen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sheen misses with the head strike.
Crazy blocking some punches.
Sheen managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
Crazy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sheen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sheen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheen avoiding damage as Crazy throws knees to the body.
Sheen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sheen pushes Crazy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheen tries to work over Crazy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheen lands a nice uppercut.
Crazy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sheen throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazy.
Sheen working aggressively here.
Sheen lands a right hand.
Sheen gets through Crazy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sheen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crazy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sheen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crazy's elbow.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheen avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Sheen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sheen wants to clinch up but Crazy keeps it at a distance.
Crazy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sheen tries to clinch up.
Sheen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crazy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sheen lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sheen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crazy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crazy. That's going to slow Sheen down.
Sheen moves into range and clinches up with Crazy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crazy blocks a body shot from Sheen.
Sheen tries to throw a body punch but Crazy avoids it by throwing Sheen back against the cage.
Sheen can't find room to land a body shot as Crazy controls the action.
Sheen misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sheen.
Sheen misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Sheen as the two fighters clinch.
Sheen managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheen avoids it.
Sheen avoiding damage as Crazy throws knees to the body.
Sheen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheen tries to throw a body punch but Crazy avoids it by throwing Sheen back against the cage.
Crazy stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crazy.
Sheen blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sheen misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crazy.
Crazy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crazy lands a nice uppercut.
Sheen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheen struggles to land a body shot inside as Crazy controls his hands.
Sheen throws a punch but it's blocked by Crazy.
Sheen can't find room to land a body shot as Crazy controls the action.
Sheen throws a head punch that misses.
Sheen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sheen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sheen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Crazy blocks a body shot from Sheen.
Sheen avoiding damage as Crazy throws knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sheen fails to land.
Sheen tries a body shot but Crazy blocks it.
Charlie Sheen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sheen swings wildly with an uppercut but Crazy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheen misses with a body punch.
Sheen tries a body shot but Crazy blocks it.
Sheen can't find room to land a body shot as Crazy controls the action.
Sheen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sheen is trying to break the clinch but Crazy is controlling him.
Crazy using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crazy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Crazy is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sheen tries to throw a body punch but Crazy avoids it by throwing Sheen back against the cage.
Crazy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sheen avoiding damage as Crazy throws knees to the body.
Sheen on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sheen managing to block the knees to the body from Crazy.
Sheen manages to break the clinch.
Crazy throws a solid leg kick but Sheen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crazy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crazy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sheen leaves Crazy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Sheen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Crazy feints and as Sheen raises his hands in defense, Crazy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Crazy wants to get up but he can't break Sheen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Sheen is trying to keep Crazy in close.
Crazy stands up and waves to Sheen to follow him.
Sheen misses with a wild body shot.
Crazy instigates a clinch.
Crazy tries to land knees in the clinch but Sheen avoids the damage to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sheen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sheen checks a leg kick.
Crazy looks for the body kick but Sheen saw that one coming.
Crazy misses with a looping left.
Crazy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Crazy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crazy throws a sloppy head kick and Sheen moves out of range easily.
Sheen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crazy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sheen takes a swing at Crazy's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crazy throws a leg kick but Sheen checks it.
Nice cross by Sheen.
Crazy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Charlie Sheen seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crazy misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheen. Crazy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sheen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crazy manages to avoid it.
Crazy jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crazy walks into a left hand.
Crazy finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Crazy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crazy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Crazy tries to work over Sheen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sheen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crazy's elbow.
Sheen lands a body shot.
Sheen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crazy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sheen avoids it.
Sheen manages to break the clinch.
Crazy throws a solid leg kick but Sheen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Crazy.
Sheen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Crazy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sheen's knee momentarily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sheen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Sheen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sheen. Crazy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crazy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crazy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crazy throws a jab when Sheen was well out of range.
Sheen jabs Crazy right on the nose. Crazy blinks but takes it well.
Sheen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crazy was well out of range. Poor timing from Sheen.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheen scores with a hook to the body. Crazy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Igor Crazy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sheen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Crazy counters with a low kick, right behind Sheen 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charlie Sheen.
I've got Sheen winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charlie Sheen!
An intense looking Charlie Sheen took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'WHAT? WHAT NOW BITCHES? I was supposed to lose this fight, right? Who's the best fucking welterweight up in this motherfucker? When you're the best fighter in the world they don't call you champ, they call you Charlie. August or Shady bring it the fuck on and get slapped up like Igor. WHAT?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between ZyD XV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Adama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). ZyD XV could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to William Adama's 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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, ZyD XV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Adama!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adama attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Adama misses with a low kick.
Adama fails to land with a series of punches.
Adama looks to land a combination. XV sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A punch combination from Adama misses.
Adama misses with a jab, cross combination.
William Adama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
XV gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Adama is trying to break the clinch but XV is controlling him.
Adama takes an elbow to the forehead.
Adama decides to pull guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Adama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
XV is looking to stand up but Adama won't let him.
XV slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
XV wants to pass the guard but Adama is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama wants to stand and escape but XV is having none of it.
Adama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as XV controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because ZyD XV just wasn't active enough.
XV pushes Adama up against the cage in a clinch.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Adama successfully pulls guard.
XV wanted to stand there but Adama had control of the position.
Adama is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
XV not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
XV has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Adama is proving hard to escape from.
XV showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up because ZyD XV just wasn't active enough.
Adama misses with a wild combination.
XV moves in looking to clinch but Adama pushes him off.
Adama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adama misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adama throws a series of punches but XV moves out of range.
Adama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and XV connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Adama scrambles back to his feet.
Adama keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for XV.
Adama looks to score with a jab to the body but XV is just out of range.
Adama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by XV.
XV has taken the fight to the clinch.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
XV has Adama pushed against the cage.
Adama wants to get back to striking at distance but XV won't allow it.
XV throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by XV after a bit of a struggle.
ZyD XV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Adama.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables XV to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
XV stalling against the cage.
Adama is trying to drag XV to the mat but XV just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
XV controlling the action here for a moment.
XV throws a head punch that misses.
Adama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adama jumps guard but XV turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
XV lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Adama can't get the takedown.
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 ZyD XV will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Adama on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Adama will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Adama throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Adama avoids a punch combination nicely.
XV wants to clinch.
Adama throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some wild striking there from Adama.
Adama throws a right hand that XV ducks under and follows up with a left that XV also avoids with ease.
XV moves into the clinch.
Adama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
XV tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. XV is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
ZyD XV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Adama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adama blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
XV is struggling to control the position.
Adama takes a shot to the head.
Adama jumps guard but XV turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adama has had enough of the clinch but XV keeps him there for the moment.
Adama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by XV after a bit of a struggle.
Adama tries to pull guard but XV holds him up against the cage and eventually Adama drops back down to his feet.
Adama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adama successfully pulls guard.
XV looking to pass the guard.
XV 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
XV trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
XV content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up. ZyD XV wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fighters circling - Adama throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Adama scores with a head kick. XV tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
XV lands a lovely overhand right.
XV clinches.
Adama tries to circle away but XV has him pinned against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on XV - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Adama is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Adama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Adama is trying to pull guard but XV turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Adama is trying to pull guard but XV has him pressed against the cage.
XV is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Adama is looking for a takedown.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
XV looking to throw knees to the head but Adama is blocking nicely.
XV lands with a right to the head.
XV gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
XV prevents a takedown attempt there.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Adama on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
XV tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
XV prevents a takedown attempt there.
XV lands an elbow just above Adama 's eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Adama manages to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
XV looking to sit in guard and control but Adama gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that ZyD XV will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
XV avoids the head kick by Adama.
XV checks the leg kick nicely there.
XV gets a clinch.
XV is pressed up against the cage. Adama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag XV down to the mat. XV avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adama misses with a double jab
and XV moves into the clinch.
XV lands a damaging elbow.
Adama tries to circle away but XV has him pinned against the cage.
Adama is trying to pull guard but XV has him pressed against the cage.
XV scores with a knee to the head.
Adama wants a takedown.
ZyD XV has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Adama.
XV leaning against his opponent.
Adama tries to break free but XV pushes him back against the cage.
ZyD XV has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
XV looks to throw an elbow but misses.
XV slows down the pace here.
Adama tries to pull guard but XV holds him up against the cage and eventually Adama drops back down to his feet.
XV lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Adama fails to pull the fight into his guard.
XV tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adama jumps guard but XV turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Adama is looking to break free of the clinch but XV has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from XV.
Adama is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables XV to keep the fight standing.
Adama tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. XV just stands there and leans against the cage.
XV will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adama up against the cage.
Adama tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
XV is defending well against a takedown attempt.
XV is pressed up against the cage. Adama has hold of a leg and is looking to drag XV down to the mat. XV avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Adama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
XV tries to clinch there but Adama circles away.
XV is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Adama keeps the fight on the outside.
Adama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from XV.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Adama there.
XV gets in close and instigates a clinch.
XV creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Adama's defenses.
Nice elbow from XV.
A nice right hand lands inside from XV.
Adama is trying to push XV away but XV has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A right hook to the body lands for XV.
XV misses with a knee strike.
XV stalling.
XV lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short uppercut from XV.
William Adama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
XV prevents a takedown attempt there.
XV keeps control of Adama as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adama wants a takedown.
XV lands an elbow just above Adama 's eye.
Stalling in the clinch from XV.
Adama is trying to break the clinch but XV is controlling him.
XV lands an elbow just above Adama 's eye.
XV connects with a nasty looking knee right to Adama's face.
Adama tries to circle away but XV has him pinned against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adama has XV pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. XV manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
XV with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Adama looking for a takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
XV landing knees to the head.
Adama takes an elbow to the temple.
ZyD XV is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
XV lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
ZyD XV showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for XV, 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 Josh West scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... ZyD XV!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Martin Caradagian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caradagian comes to the cage accompanied by Martin Caradagian Song. Banks has chosen Tech N9ne- Slacker as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Scott Banks has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Caradagian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Banks!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caradagian swings for the body but Banks moves out of range.
Donk. Banks catches Caradagian right on the button with a cross.
Caradagian has closed the distance and engaged Banks in a clinch.
Caradagian goes for a takedown attempt but Banks pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Caradagian with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caradagian gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Caradagian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks with a jab.
Banks throws a series of punches but Caradagian avoids them all with ease.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks scores with a jab.
Caradagian takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Caradagian on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caradagian tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Banks lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Banks.
It looks like Martin Caradagian has been cut.
Caradagian blocks a leg kick.
Caradagian shoots and misses
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Caradagian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Caradagian is breathing heavily.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banks as he jumps to the side.
Caradagian shoots in but no luck this time.
Caradagian fails with the takedown.
Banks scores with a nice head shot.
Caradagian takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caradagian takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Banks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Caradagian is able to avoid easily.
Banks throws a series of punches but Caradagian avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a leg kick but Caradagian moved away.
Caradagian moves forwards but Banks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Banks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Caradagian had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Caradagian fails to land the takedown.
Banks scores with a one two! Caradagian had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Caradagian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caradagian somewhat.
Caradagian moves out of range of the body kick.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banks misses with the combination.
Banks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Banks wants it to stay on the feet.
Caradagian needs to keep his hands up - Banks had a free shot at his head there.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banks tries a low kick but Caradagian avoids it.
Caradagian has a takedown stuffed.
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Caradagian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Banks dips to his left and cracks Caradagian with an uppercut!
Banks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Caradagian stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Some wild striking there from Banks.
No luck for Caradagian with that takedown attempt.
Banks lands a slapping body shot.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Banks motions for Caradagian to come forward. Banks throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Banks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Caradagian doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Caradagian shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Caradagian has time to react.
Banks cracks Caradagian with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A left lands for Banks.
Scott Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Banks there.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Caradagian on the side of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Banks throws a push kick but Caradagian slaps the foot to one side.
Banks misses with a two punch combination.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Banks as he avoids it easily.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Caradagian takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Banks fails to land with a series of punches.
Caradagian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Banks sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caradagian somewhat.
Caradagian takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Banks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Caradagian's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Banks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks cracks Caradagian with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Banks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scott Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banks looks for the body kick but Caradagian saw that one coming.
Caradagian tries for a takedown but Banks sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Caradagian fails to land the takedown.
Caradagian fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Martin Caradagian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caradagian misses with a takedown attempt - Banks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Banks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks lands with a shot to the body.
Caradagian takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scott Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks misses with a jab, cross combination.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Caradagian has a takedown stuffed.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Banks connects with a jab.
Caradagian shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Banks defends it nicely.
Scott Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Caradagian shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
Caradagian moves forwards but Banks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Caradagian takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Banks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks is looking to score with low kicks.
Banks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Caradagian circles away quickly and effectively.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caradagian.
Caradagian takes one on the button.
Horrible takedown by Caradagian or perhaps it was just good defense by Banks which made him look bad.
Banks misses with a low kick.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Banks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caradagian.
Banks connects with a nice looking jab.
Banks scores with a decent looking hook.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks throws out a leg kick but Caradagian moves out of range and Banks only half commits.
Banks connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Caradagian momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks throws a leg kick but Caradagian moved away.
Caradagian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Banks pinned against the cage. Banks gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Banks throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A left and a right from Banks both land. Nice combination.
Banks pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Caradagian back to the cage. Banks follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banks digs a good hook to Caradagian's body.
Banks throws a right and a left that Caradagian avoids nicely.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks feints a jab promting Caradagian to slip. Banks then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Caradagian slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caradagian on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Caradagian eats them both and turns towards Banks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Caradagian is rocked!
Caradagian on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Caradagian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caradagian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Caradagian gets slowly back to his feet.
Banks scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Banks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caradagian seems to have got his legs back now.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Banks stuffs the takedown.
Banks lands a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caradagian fails with a takedown attempt.
Banks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Banks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Martin Caradagian's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Banks fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Caradagian checks it well.
Banks looks to land a combination but Caradagian avoids it well.
Banks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Banks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Caradagian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Banks sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks throws a one two combo.
Banks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Caradagian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Banks looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Caradagian lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Banks down.
You can see the frustration on Banks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Caradagian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banks is trying to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks wants to control but Caradagian postures up.
Caradagian tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Banks managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Caradagian.
Caradagian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Caradagian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Banks knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Caradagian cracks Banks with a big right hand but Banks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Banks keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Caradagian takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Caradagian throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Caradagian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Banks's head.
Caradagian lands strikes from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Caradagian thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Caradagian seems to be looking for submissions.
Caradagian content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Caradagian 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Caradagian seems to be working for a kimura but Banks defends the submission attempt.
Caradagian missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Caradagian with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Caradagian thows a huge punch but Banks dodges it nicely.
Banks is trying to get back to full guard.
Banks has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Caradagian is working away from the top position though.
Martin Caradagian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks is trying to maintain the position but Caradagian is very close to passing his half guard.
Caradagian throwing shots but Banks is blocking nicely.
Caradagian seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Caradagian is trying to control. Banks wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Caradagian drops an elbow to the side of Banks's head.
Banks blocking the ground and pound attempt from Caradagian.
Martin Caradagian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caradagian works his way into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Caradagian connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Banks some visible discomfort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Martin Caradagian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Banks 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Banks!
Scott Banks managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Go 2 Sleep Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Courtney Drake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Courtney Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Bundy or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake which made him look bad.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bundy.
Bundy works over Drake's head and body with a nice combination.
Bundy moves out of range as Drake throws a body kick.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Courtney Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Horrible takedown by Bundy or perhaps it was just good defense by Drake which made him look bad.
Drake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Drake defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bundy.
Drake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Drake. Those never looked like landing.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bundy scores with a takedown into Drake's guard.
Bundy trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
Bundy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Drake keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bundy.
Drake tries to strike from the bottom.
Drake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bundy is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Drake has his foot on Bundy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bundy works his way back into a safe position though.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drake swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy wants to control from the top but Drake keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bundy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bundy not doing much here.
Drake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bundy is working away from the top position though.
Drake is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bundy in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drake is trying to control but can't.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Drake throws a head kick but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy shoots in and bounces Drake off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Drake is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Bundy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drake.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bundy drives through and clinches with Drake against the cage.
Bundy keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake is trying to pull guard but Bundy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drake.
Bundy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.
Bundy has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bundy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Drake pinned against the cage. Drake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Drake throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Drake looks to score with a jab to the body but Bundy is just out of range.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drake throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bundy drops Drake with a beautiful combination! Drake stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bundy is looking for the KO!
Drake is rocked!
It looks like Courtney Drake has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy fails with the takedown
and Drake counters with a right hand to the body.
Oh Drake is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Courtney Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Drake lands with a slapping head kick.
Bundy cracks Drake with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Bundy has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Drake to stand back up!
Al Bundy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drake stuffs the takedown attempt from Bundy. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
Courtney Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy misses with a low kick as Drake jumps back.
Drake tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy fails to land with a series of punches.
Drake seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice takedown defense from Drake. No joy for Bundy on that attempt.
Bundy tries to clinch but Drake is having none of it.
Bundy closes the distance and clinches up with Drake, looking for a takedown. Bundy pushes Drake against the cage but Drake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
Drake goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bundy wants to clinch.
Bundy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy blocks a head kick by Drake.
Bundy blocks a head kick by Drake.
Drake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Drake.
Bundy has Drake up against the cage in a clinch.
Drake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A head kick misses from Drake.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake avoids the head kick by Bundy.
Bundy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drake counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bundy is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Drake misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Drake.
Bundy misses with a double jab.
Bundy avoids the head kick by Drake.
Bundy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Drake checks it well.
Bundy blocks a leg kick.
No luck for Bundy with that takedown attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Drake.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Drake misses with a wild combination.
Bundy is looking to clinch but Drake is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Al Bundy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Courtney Drake's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bundy closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Drake did well to prevent Bundy getting side control.
Drake is looking to improve his position.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drake defending well though.
Drake is controlling Bundy's trapped leg to prevent Bundy from advancing to side control.
Bundy controlling the pace.
Drake is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bundy stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bundy looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Drake is fending him off so far but Bundy persists. Nope, Drake circles away and we're back to standing.
Bundy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
Courtney Drake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Al Bundy.
Bundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Drake lands with a kick to the temple. Bundy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Drake scores with a head kick.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drake throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a head kick that misses.
Drake misses with a double jab.
Drake moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Drake just stands there and leans against the cage.
Drake decides to pull guard.
Drake wants to get back to his feet but Bundy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Courtney Drake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drake trying to keep a closed guard but Bundy is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drake is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bundy defends well.
Drake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bundy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bundy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Drake, up you get!
Bundy blocks a head kick by Drake.
Nice sprawl there from Drake as Bundy shoots in.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Drake sprawls well. Drake wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bundy gets slowly back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bundy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Drake but Drake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Courtney Drake.
I think Bundy 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 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Al Bundy!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Suriya Pinphet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Barch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Suriya Pinphet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Barch!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinphet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barch will feel that in the morning.
Pinphet defending well as Barch loads up on a big left hand.
Barch swings widly with a right hand
and Pinphet counters with a nice kick to the body.
Pinphet thumps Barch with a low kick.
Barch takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Pinphet wants to clinch up but Barch keeps it at a distance.
Pinphet thuds his shin into the meat of Barch's side.
Pinphet fakes the leg kick and cracks Barch in the body.
Barch closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Pinphet gets back to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinphet is trying to stand back up but Barch is controlling him
Barch is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pinphet is trying to stand.
Barch is trying to control. Pinphet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinphet is looking to control Barch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinphet avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barch is working for a submission of some sort.
Barch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barch is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pinphet is just riding it out for now. Barch eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barch is trying to control the action in half guard but Pinphet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pinphet tries to get to full guard but Barch has control of the leg.
Pinphet pushes Barch off looking to stand but Barch dives back in and keeps control.
Pinphet really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Barch wants to take a breather but Pinphet is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet is trying to stand back up but Barch is controlling him
Barch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Pinphet is looking to control Barch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pinphet avoid being mounted?
Barch looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pinphet with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pinphet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Barch working Pinphet over with strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barch lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pinphet knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Barch on the ground.
Barch seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinphet looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pinphet looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barch wants to work for an arm triangle but Pinphet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Barch 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.
Pinphet pushes Barch off looking to stand but Barch dives back in and keeps control.
Barch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Barch winds up and cracks Pinphet with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Barch missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pinphet looks like he's trying to stand up.
Pinphet wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barch is trying to control. Pinphet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinphet pushes Barch off looking to stand but Barch dives back in and keeps control.
Barch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pinphet keeps working.
Pinphet missing with punches from the bottom.
Pinphet is trying to stand back up but Barch is controlling him
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Barch throwing shots but Pinphet is blocking nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice strikes from Barch there.
Pinphet has a hand on Barch's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Barch takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Pinphet tries to buck Barch off but he can't manage it.
Barch breaks from Pinphet's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Barch looking to finish Pinphet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pinphet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barch working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Pinphet is rocked!
Barch working the ground and pound effectively.
Oh Pinphet is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Barch postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Pinphet badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Barch around the waist but Barch pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Barch is the winner by TKO! Barch jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zack Barch!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone has chosen UFC Undisputed 3 Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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202 lbs
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217 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimmy Stone!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone moves into range and clinches up with Lopez.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Lopez taking a breather.
Stone prevents a body shot from Lopez.
Stone swings wildly with an uppercut but Lopez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone lands a shoulder strike.
Lopez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Lopez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stone misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Stone on the inside.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stone.
Stone has Lopez pressed against the cage.
Stone working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lopez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone wants to clinch but Lopez slips to the side
and Lopez counters with a head kick.
Stone wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Stone instigates a clinch.
Lopez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stone throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Stone trying to control the position but instead, Lopez has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stone into the cage.
Stone slows down the pace here.
Lopez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stone's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez stalling in the clinch but Stone improves position.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stone goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lopez tries to land a knee to the head but Stone blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stone.
A short uppercut from Stone.
Stone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stone misses with the head strike.
Stone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Lopez.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Come on Lopez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Lopez lands a shot to the body.
Lopez is working Stone over against the cage.
Stone blocks an uppercut.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Lopez pushes Stone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Lopez scores with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Stone looks winded!
Lopez lands with a kick to the temple. Stone shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez throws a lazy head kick
and Stone moves into the clinch.
Stone on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lopez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lopez is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Stone is keeping busy.
Stone misses with a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Stone fails to land.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Lopez will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Stone is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Lopez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lopez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lopez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone doesn't manage to clinch there - Lopez circles away.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez throws a sloppy head kick and Stone moves out of range easily.
Stone gets a clinch.
Lopez is trying to force a seperation but Stone has the dominant position.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lopez controlling the action here for a moment.
Lopez is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stone is stalling here.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Stone closes the distance and pushes Lopez back into the cage.
Lopez tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez tries to work over Stone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lopez wants to stall.
Lopez wants to get back to striking at distance but Stone won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lopez backwards.
Stone is leaning against Lopez and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lopezs head.
A short right from Stone.
Stone blocks a body shot from Lopez.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lopez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lopez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lopez misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lopez takes a shot to the head.
Lopez blocking some punches.
Stone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lopez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lopez.
Stone misses with a punch on the inside.
Stone has Lopez pushed against the cage.
Stone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone has a couple of punches blocked by Lopez.
Lopez breaks from the clinch.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Lopez looks for the body kick but Stone saw that one coming.
Lopez misses with a head kick.
Lopez throws a lazy head kick
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone tries to clinch there but Lopez circles away.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Stone tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Stone is looking to clinch but Lopez is avoiding it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Stone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lopez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Lopez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Stone takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jose Lopez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lopez makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Stone really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stone closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lopez counters with a three punch combo that has Stone backing up. Stone nods at Lopez to acknowledge the strikes.
Stone avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Stone tries to clinch up.
Stone moves into the clinch.
Lopez misses with a punch to the body.
Lopez lands a body punch in the clinch.
The referee calls for Lopez to work.
Stone misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez lands an uppercut.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone avoids the head kick by Lopez.
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!
Lopez scores with a nice right hand.
Stone wants to clinch up but Lopez keeps it at a distance.
Stone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez walks into a left hand.
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lopez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lopez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lopez keeps the fight on the outside.
Stone on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lopez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Stone avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Stone tries to clinch up
and Lopez counters with a head kick.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Stone.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stone tries to clinch up but Lopez circles away and keeps his distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Lopez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lopez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Lopez!
An out of breath Jose Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judge Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henkka Reem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Judge Nelson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
189 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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193 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Judge Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henkka Reem!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reem shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Reem just misses with a punch to the body.
Reem with a nice cross.
Nelson leaves Reem with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Reem throws a right hand that misses
and Nelson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Reem jumps guard but Nelson stands there with Reem around his waist. Reem gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Judge Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henkka Reem.
Reem working hard to break the clinch.
Reem drags the fight down to the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Nelson is sitting in close to Reem's body. Reem has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Nelson is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Nelson is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Reem.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Henkka Reem!
Henkka Reem thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Shady (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oktawian August (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). August has chosen Hit 'em up as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
176 lbs
8 - 4 - 1 |
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26
185 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid 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
8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Slim Shady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Oktawian August!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
August connects with an inside leg kick.
Shady doesn't succeed with the takedown
and August counters with a thumping low kick.
Shady with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling August to score with a decent uppercut.
Shady takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Slim Shady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
August uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
August stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and August wants it to stay on the feet.
August swings for the body but Shady moves out of range.
Shady looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Slim Shady. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
August scores with a hook.
Shady misses with a takedown attempt
and August counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from August as Shady shoots in.
Shady is breathing heavily.
Shady fakes high and swings low for a body shot but August manages to avoid it.
Good shot there by August.
August works the jab nicely.
August cracks Shady with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for August. That snapped Shady's head back.
Shady is rocked!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Shady. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Nice defenses there by Shady.
Shady with a lazy takedown attempt
and August counters with a right hand to the body.
Shady closes the distance and clinches up with August, looking for a takedown. Shady pushes August against the cage but August circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shady throws out a loose jab but August uses good head movement to avoid it.
August tests Shady's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Shady throws the left hand but August avoids the punch easily.
Shady needs to keep his hands up - August had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Shady is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Shady fails with a takedown attempt.
Shady seems to have got his legs back now.
August connects with a body shot that sends Shady's belly button to the back.
August lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shady misses with a takedown attempt
and August counters with a crisp right hand that drops Shady! August lets Shady back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
August scores with a hook to the body. Shady takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
August cracks Shady with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shady looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can August finish him?
August scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
August rushes Shady and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
August drops Shady with a big knee straight up the middle! Shady is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
August closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Shady out cold! Shady corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Oktawian August!
After the big win, Oktawian August made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Ultra Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Declan McCready (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hank Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Declan McCready!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hank Patterson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCready ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Patterson connects with an inside leg kick.
Patterson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hank Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
McCready thumps Patterson with a low kick.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
A combination from Patterson does no damage.
A punch combination from Patterson misses.
McCready throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McCready tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Patterson gets tackled into the cage by McCready. McCready maintains the clinch.
Patterson tries to break free but McCready pushes him back against the cage.
Patterson breaks the clinch.
McCready rushes Patterson and presses him up against the cage.
McCready manages to break the clinch.
McCready wants to land a leg kick but Patterson is out of range.
Patterson throws out a loose jab but McCready uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for McCready.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCready stuffs the takedown.
McCready misses with a body kick.
McCready explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Patterson.
McCready buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheers as McCready lands an impressive looking overhand right. Patterson doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Hank Patterson has been cut.
Patterson avoids the body shot from McCready.
Patterson misses the jab.
Patterson misses with a lunging right hand
and McCready counters with a nice leg kick.
Patterson checks the leg kick.
Declan McCready is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McCready takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McCready bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Patterson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCready momentarily.
McCready fails to land with a series of punches.
A good leg kick by McCready.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCready buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
McCready tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCready tries to clinch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCready pushes Patterson up against the cage in a clinch.
Patterson tries to land a knee to the head but McCready blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patterson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by McCready.
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown but McCready manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Patterson throws a nice looking combination but McCready bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Patterson misses with a straight right.
McCready tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Patterson checks a leg kick.
McCready blocks a head kick by Patterson.
McCready tries to clinch up but Patterson circles away and keeps his distance.
McCready scores with a body shot.
McCready avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Patterson.
The fighters circle, before McCready throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Patterson's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McCready lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Declan McCready!
An out of breath Declan McCready thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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