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MadDogs 4 : All Stars PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helg Bezadonna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gereldo Majority (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Helg Bezadonna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gereldo Majority!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezadonna drops Majority with a beautiful combination! Majority stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bezadonna is looking for the KO!
It looks like Gereldo Majority has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majority tries to clinch there but Bezadonna circles away.
Majority clinches up with Bezadonna and pushes him back against the cage.
Majority is working for takedown but Bezadonna is calmly controlling the position for now.
Majority has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Bezadonna is trying to keep an underhook but Majority manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Majority perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bezadonna wants to control but Majority is keeping busy.
Bezadonna is staying active underneath Majority, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Majority is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bezadonna is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Gereldo Majority wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bezadonna tries to bum rush Majority with a series of wild strikes but Majority uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Majority closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bezadonna did well to prevent Majority getting side control.
Majority is thwarting Bezadonna's attempts to control the position.
Majority controlling the pace.
Majority is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bezadonna defends it well.
Bezadonna could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Majority looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bezadonna trying to control here.
Bezadonna might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Majority scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezadonna makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bezadonna.
Bezadonna is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Majority slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Majority advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Majority scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Majority in particular looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majority tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bezadonna.
Majority not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Majority throwing shots but Bezadonna is blocking nicely.
Majority tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bezadonna controls his leg.
Majority is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Majority seems content to control.
Bezadonna actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majority lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Majority is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Majority seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Majority lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Bezadonna trying to control but Majority postures up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Majority decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gereldo Majority dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gereldo Majority's cut.
That's time! Bezadonna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Majority circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bezadonna shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Majority as he avoids it easily.
Majority misses with a hook. Bezadonna ducked under it nicely.
Bezadonna shoots in looking for a takedown. Majority tries to sprawl out of it but Bezadonna keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Majority manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Majority shoots in and drives through. Bezadonna sprawls well.
Bezadonna slaps away a takedown attempt from Majority, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Majority looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Bezadonna!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Majority in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezadonna tries to bench press Majority off him but Majority keeps the position.
Majority decides to stand back up.
Bezadonna tries to clinch up but Majority circles away and keeps his distance.
Some bone on bone action there as Bezadonna checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bezadonna.
Majority keeping his opponent close.
Majority wants to control but Bezadonna postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majority is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bezadonna has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Bezadonna in side control, throwing shots but Majority defends.
Majority is not content to let Bezadonna control the position.
Majority pushes Bezadonna away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bezadonna gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Majority tries to bench press Bezadonna off him but Bezadonna keeps the position.
Bezadonna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Majority keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majority defending against the ground and pound.
Majority is looking to regain half guard here but Bezadonna keeps moving and retains side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Majority can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bezadonna has control of an arm but Majority manages to advance to Bezadonna's back!
Majority looking for the choke from the back.
Gereldo Majority has got the better of the ground game so far.
I really don't envy Bezadonna right now.
Majority is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bezadonna knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bezadonna for a finish.
Majority wants to control but Bezadonna is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majority lands strikes to the head.
Majority is looking to control Bezadonna but Bezadonna is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Majority is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bezadonna has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Bezadonna turns into Majority and is now in his guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bezadonna stops Majority from standing up.
Majority pulls Bezadonna in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gereldo Majority showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gereldo Majority's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Majority with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bezadonna to score with a decent uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Majority.
Majority forces Bezadonna back against the cage and clinches.
Bezadonna is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Majority manages to break the clinch.
Bezadonna looks for a takedown but Majority sprawls well.
Majority shoots in looking for a takedown. Bezadonna tries to sprawl out of it but Majority keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bezadonna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Majority shoots for a takedown but Bezadonna saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezadonna shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Majority pinned against the cage. Majority gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bezadonna throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Majority clinches up against the cage.
Majority tries to break free but Bezadonna pushes him back against the cage.
Majority struggles to land a body shot inside as Bezadonna controls his hands.
Majority jumps guard.
Majority is trying to hold Bezadonna in close to prevent damage but Bezadonna has managed to pass into half guard.
Bezadonna not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Majority moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Majority looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bezadonna is one step ahead there.
Majority keeping full guard, as Bezadonna tries to pass.
Majority wants to stand and escape but Bezadonna is having none of it.
Majority looking to control.
Bezadonna stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Majority swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Majority is trying to keep Bezadonna in close.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Gereldo Majority hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Bezadonna fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Helg Bezadonna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Majority pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bezadonna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Majority fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bezadonna to the ground. Majority is now in Bezadonna's guard.
Majority 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majority wants to control from the top but Bezadonna keeps moving.
Majority avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Majority is pushing down on Bezadonna's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bezadonna is fighting to maintain full guard but Majority has managed to sneak the leg through.
Majority is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bezadonna sees it coming and defends easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Majority decides to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gereldo Majority comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Majority 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Gereldo Majority!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Gereldo Majority!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Gereldo Majority!
Gereldo Majority wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Legs Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Felder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikey Legs Ii looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikey Legs Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Felder!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felder cracks Legs Ii with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Felder has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Legs Ii to stand back up!
Legs Ii is rocked!
It looks like Mikey Legs Ii has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
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!
Felder batters Legs Ii with a massive right followed by a huge left! Legs Ii is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Felder lands a final crushing right hand to drop Legs Ii to the mat with a gruesome thud! Felder is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Felder!
James Felder looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'suck it bitches! thank you fans I love you all! '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seledko Borebkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perdoko Redko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super 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, Seledko Borebkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perdoko Redko!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Borebkov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Redko somewhat.
Borebkov misses with a low kick.
Redko is trying hard to land a takedown here. Borebkov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Borebkov throws a low kick but Redko moves out of range easily.
Redko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Borebkov swivels and escapes.
Seledko Borebkov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Perdoko Redko.
Borebkov tries to score with a low kick but Redko moves his leg out of the way.
Borebkov tries a head kick but it misses.
A punch combination from Borebkov misses.
Redko drives through and clinches with Borebkov against the cage.
Redko breaks from the clinch.
Redko blocks a head kick by Borebkov.
Borebkov tries to clinch up but Redko circles away and keeps his distance.
Borebkov moves out of range as Redko throws a body kick.
Redko takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borebkov is trying to pull guard but Redko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Redko is trying to pull guard but Borebkov has him pressed against the cage.
Borebkov blocks a body shot from Redko.
Borebkov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Redko uses from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Borebkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redko can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redko throws a big right hand that misses.
Borebkov wants to stand up but Redko is controlling him.
Borebkov is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Redko frees his head nicely. Oh but Borebkov has switched to an armbar! Redko is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Seledko Borebkov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Korbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Korbett is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2pac - Fight Music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that James Korbett was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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204 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Korbett!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson has managed to clinch.
Korbett is trying to push Johnson away but Johnson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Korbett tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Korbett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson closes the distance and clinches up with Korbett, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes Korbett against the cage but Korbett circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Korbett circles away.
Korbett shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Korbett's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Korbett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korbett wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Korbett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Korbett throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
Johnson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Johnson has his hands on Korbett's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson has his feet on Korbett's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Korbett blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Korbett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Korbett breaks from the clinch.
Johnson clinches with his opponent.
Korbett wants to get back to striking at distance but Johnson won't allow it.
Korbett breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Korbett tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Korbett is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Johnson to keep the fight standing.
Korbett tries to circle away but Johnson has him pinned against the cage.
Korbett tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Johnson smiles and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Korbett.
Korbett stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Korbett wants it to stay on the feet.
Johnson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korbett sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Johnson somewhat.
Korbett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A jab from Korbett finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korbett slaps away a takedown attempt from Johnson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson moves in looking to clinch but Korbett pushes him off.
Korbett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Korbett stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Korbett back into the cage.
Korbett breaks from the clinch.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Korbett counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
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!
Johnson is looking to regain half guard here but Korbett keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Korbett.
Korbett tries to stand but Johnson is controlling his head.
Johnson is trying to buck Korbett off.
Johnson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Korbett off and has taken his back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korbett wants to get back to his feet.
Korbett wants to control his opponent's hands but Johnson gets his hands free.
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 Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Korbett tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Korbett takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Korbett misses with a body shot.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Korbett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Korbett stuffs the takedown attempt from Johnson. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet.
Korbett tries a head kick but it misses.
Korbett shoots for a takedown but Johnson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Korbett tries to close the distance and clinch but Johnson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Korbett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Korbett is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johnson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korbett is looking to take this one to the mat.
Korbett wants to take the fight to the mat but Johnson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Korbett fails to pull guard.
Korbett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Korbett tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Johnson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Korbett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Korbett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Anthony Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Korbett as he avoids it easily.
Korbett fails in his attempt to clinch.
Anthony Johnson is winning the standup battle so far.
Korbett changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to avoid it but Korbett manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Johnson to the ground. Johnson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Anthony Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Johnson has Korbett pressed against the cage, preventing Korbett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets control of Korbett's arms and successfully pulls guard. Johnson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Korbett manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Korbett 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.
Korbett is trying to keep Johnson in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korbett is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Johnson drops back looking for a leg! Korbett is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Korbett manages to kick Johnson off! Johnson jumps back into Korbett's guard.
Johnson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Korbett, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Johnson darts in and clinches Korbett up against the cage.
Korbett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A punch combination from Korbett misses.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Korbett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Korbett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
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!
Korbett rushes Johnson and presses him up against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korbett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Korbett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
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 Anthony Johnson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Johnson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Korbett.
Korbett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Korbett misses with a body punch
and Johnson moves into the clinch.
Korbett breaks the clinch.
Korbett goes for a double leg but Johnson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Johnson continues to drive forward.
Johnson looking for a takedown.
Korbett looking for a takedown.
Korbett looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Korbett manages to break the clinch.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Korbett sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson has Korbett pressed against the cage, preventing Korbett from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Johnson gets underhooks to prevent Korbett's takedown attempt.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but Korbett turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Johnson wants to break free but Korbett has control.
Johnson jumps guard and drags Korbett to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Korbett wanted to stand there but Johnson had control of the position.
Korbett looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Korbett's guard.
Johnson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson gets to his feet. Korbett looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Korbett counters with a thumping low kick.
Korbett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the body kick.
Johnson avoids the head kick by Korbett.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Korbett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Korbett misses with an uppercut.
Korbett moves into the clinch.
Korbett manages to break the clinch.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Horrible takedown by Korbett or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson which made him look bad.
Johnson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Korbett's guard.
Korbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Korbett working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Johnson.
Korbett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korbett really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Korbett.
Johnson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Johnson shoots in but Korbett avoids the takedown attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Korbett tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
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 Anthony Johnson.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Johnson, 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Anthony Johnson!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight as a draw!
Anthony Johnson wins by majority decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yacob Chavez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yacob Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Young!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Young moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Young manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Young avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Young throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Young has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chavez takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Yacob Chavez has been cut.
We've been informed that Young has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Young has Chavez pressed against the cage, preventing Chavez from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Young lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Young misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chavez.
Chavez wants to break free but Young has control.
Chavez has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Young lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Young trying to land knees to the body.
Chavez is trying to push Young away but Young has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Young lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Young lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young keeps control of Chavez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Young keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chavez's efforts to push away.
Chavez has Young pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Young crunches a lovely knee into Chavez's ribcage.
Chavez is breathing heavily.
Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Young lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Young lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chavez's defenses.
Nice elbow from Young.
Knees to the body from Young.
Young lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Young.
Young lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Young lands an elbow inside.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
Young lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chavez avoids it.
Nice elbow from Young.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
Young landing knees to the body.
Chavez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Young gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Young crunches a lovely knee into Chavez's ribcage.
Young lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Knees to the body from Young.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
Young gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Young lands a nice elbow.
Young lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Young working Chavez over with knees to the body.
Young tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chavez avoids it.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Young lands an elbow inside.
Chavez managing to block the knees to the body from Young.
Nice elbow from Young.
Young lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Young lands an elbow inside.
Young lands a nice elbow.
Young lands a nice elbow.
Yacob Chavez's cut is getting worse.
Young comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Young utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Young is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young lands a knee to the body.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
Chavez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Chavez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young.
Young unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A frustrated look appears on Chavez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Young comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Young lands an elbow inside.
Young lands an elbow inside.
Nice elbow from Young.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young lands an elbow inside.
Young lands a damaging elbow.
Young lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Nice elbow from Young.
Young lands an elbow that stopped Chavez in his tracks for a moment.
Young gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chavez takes an elbow to the temple.
Chavez is rocked!
Yacob Chavez's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young lands an elbow inside that Chavez shrugs off.
Oh Chavez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Young lands an elbow inside.
Young gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Young.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young.
Young creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Chavez! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Young.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charlie Young!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kanaka Roots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hopkins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. "The Bridge Is Over" by Boogie Down Productions kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kanaka Roots!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopkins tries to bum rush Roots with a series of wild strikes but Roots uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins misses with the combination.
Roots is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Roots scores with a leg kick.
Hopkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hopkins displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roots.
Hopkins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Roots counters with a nice leg kick.
Roots avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roots fails with the takedown.
Kanaka Roots seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roots shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopkins sprawls well. Hopkins wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roots gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanaka Roots. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hopkins feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rootss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roots wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roots tries to clinch there but Hopkins circles away.
Hopkins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roots gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hopkins counters with a straight right hand.
Roots staying out of range there.
Roots shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hopkins as he jumps to the side.
Roots fails with an attempt to clinch.
Roots drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins scores with a punch to the head.
Roots looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Roots shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hopkins scores with a counter punch that sends Roots to the canvas! Hopkins smells blood - he's punishing Roots with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Roots has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Hopkins!
A very excited looking David Hopkins made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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