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Hilo Fight 91 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chocolate Hurricane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Wangu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hurricane kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Baby Got Back. Wangu has chosen Lux Aeterna (go to 3:21) as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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245 lbs
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277 lbs
2 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chocolate Hurricane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Wangu!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurricane throws a looping overhand right but Wangu ducks down to avoid it.
Chocolate Hurricane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wangu closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hurricane really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hurricane is trying to force a seperation but Wangu has the dominant position.
Wangu decides to pull guard.
Hurricane wants to get up but he can't break Wangu's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hurricane won't allow Wangu to sweep him here.
Hurricane wants to stand and escape but instead Wangu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hurricane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wangu stands up over Hurricane, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wangu prevents Hurricane from getting back to his feet.
Wangu throwing strikes but missing.
Hurricane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wangu on the ground.
Wangu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hurricane wants to stand up but Wangu is controlling him.
Wangu stands and throws Hurricane's legs to the side, diving into side control.
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!
Hurricane tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wangu patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hurricane controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Wangu has good solid back control here.
Hurricane holding both Wangu 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wangu lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Hurricane.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wangu scores with punches and elbows.
Wangu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hurricane is trying to remain composed but Wangu is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
It looks like Chocolate Hurricane has been cut.
Wangu is riding his opponent, not letting Hurricane buck him off.
Hurricane trying to get back to his feet but Wangu is in full control for now.
Wangu lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Wangu connects with a couple of big shots that have Hurricane covering up! Oh, this looks bad for Hurricane! Wangu fires away with several more unanswered shots and the referee has no choice but to step in! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Wangu!
A victorious Sam Wangu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven OlyLarsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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185 lbs
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184 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentin Hadjiev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven OlyLarsen!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OlyLarsen goes for a double leg but Hadjiev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hadjiev continues to drive forward.
OlyLarsen pulls guard.
Hadjiev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hadjiev won't allow OlyLarsen to sweep him here.
Hadjiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hadjiev won't allow OlyLarsen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now OlyLarsen is on top in guard.
OlyLarsen drops back looking for a leg! Hadjiev is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hadjiev manages to kick OlyLarsen off! OlyLarsen jumps back into Hadjiev's guard.
OlyLarsen lands a couple of digs.
OlyLarsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OlyLarsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hadjiev looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hadjiev looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hadjiev!
OlyLarsen is looking to regain half guard here but Hadjiev keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev advances to mount.
OlyLarsen tries to reverse the position but Hadjiev maintains control.
Hadjiev landing strikes, looking to finish!
OlyLarsen tries to lock up and control but Hadjiev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hadjiev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
OlyLarsen tries to hold on but Hadjiev pushes him away.
OlyLarsen is desperately trying to improve his position but Hadjiev has a good base and remains in mount.
OlyLarsen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hadjiev landing shots from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hadjiev connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hadjiev working the ground and pound effectively.
Hadjiev dominating with strikes here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
OlyLarsen can't escape the position.
OlyLarsen looks winded!
Hadjiev with the ground and pound from mount.
Hadjiev lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hadjiev dominating with strikes here.
Hadjiev with a couple of short strikes.
Hadjiev scoring with strikes but OlyLarsen is staying in there.
Hadjiev working OlyLarsen over with strikes here.
OlyLarsen is rocked!
Hadjiev landing strikes from the mount and OlyLarsen is in trouble!
OlyLarsen is still in real trouble! Can Hadjiev finish him?
Hadjiev connects with a bit shot that sees OlyLarsen covering up! More strikes from Hadjiev and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hadjiev is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valentin Hadjiev!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Annoying Kids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kids comes to the cage accompanied by Only God Knows Why. Annoying Kids is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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212 lbs
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220 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Annoying Kids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs shoots in looking for a takedown but Kids manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Riggs's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Riggs dives in and scores a takedown into Kids's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Riggs slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riggs seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kids does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kids blocking the ground and pound attempt from Riggs.
Riggs thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kids's head.
Riggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kids trying to control here.
Riggs passes to full mount!
Kids is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Riggs lands a heavy elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Riggs working the ground and pound effectively.
Riggs cracks Kids with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Riggs with the ground and pound from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kids is squirming around, avoiding Riggs's attempts to control the action.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Riggs! Kids is hurt baaadly! Riggs is firing away with more strikes - Kids is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Riggs!
A victorious Justin Riggs thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Amona (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Whyte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eddie Amona has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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251 lbs
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195 cm
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250 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Amona!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Whyte!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whyte connects with a nice cross there... Amona is looking wobbly and Whyte recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Amona to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Whyte jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). David Whyte!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Magnus Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ironfist. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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222 lbs
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284 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Brawler
Knockout power |
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prince Punisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Magnus Scott!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punisher wants to clinch
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Scott keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Scott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Punisher blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scott.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Punisher wants to get back to his feet.
Punisher definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Scott slows the pace down in half guard.
Let's hope that Scott has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott seems to be working for a kimura but Punisher defends the submission attempt.
Scott controlling the pace.
Scott seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Punisher is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Magnus Scott!
Our winner, Magnus Scott, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Monroe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makaweli Tavern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavern comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One Day Too Late kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
Determined |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Monroe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makaweli Tavern!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tavern misses with a takedown attempt - Monroe sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tavern misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good standup being displayed there by Monroe as he connects with a hook.
Tavern takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tavern walks into a jab.
Oooooh!!! Monroe has knocked Tavern down with a huge combo! Monroe steps away and waves a wobbly Tavern back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tavern is rocked!
It looks like Makaweli Tavern has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe throws an overhand right that has Tavern reeling! Monroe follows up with more punches and Tavern is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Monroe!
The defeated Makaweli Tavern had this to say: 'i'm sorry that i didn't give it my all byt i'll come back better'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dale Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Whom Shall I Fear. The crowd seem to be enjoying Washington's choice of entrance music: Go Hard - French Montana. Gabriel Washington has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dale Williams's chin.
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217 lbs
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213 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dale Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Washington!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams drives through and clinches with Washington against the cage.
Williams looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams pulls guard.
Washington is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Williams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Williams has momentary wrist control but Washington slips an elbow through the middle.
Washington keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Williams's head.
Washington is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Washington is aware though and is defending well.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Washington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Washington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Washington prevents Williams from getting back to his feet.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully.
Williams trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Williams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Washington drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Washington jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Washington is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington content to stall in guard here.
Washington's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams is looking to stand up but Washington isn't so interested in that idea.
Washington slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gabriel Washington.
Williams takes one on the button.
It looks like Dale Williams has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams rushes Washington and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Washington tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Washington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Williams is rocked!
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Washington stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Washington.
Washington wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams working aggressively here.
Washington lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Washington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Washington closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Williams out cold! Williams corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gabriel Washington!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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177 lbs
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178 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georg Scott!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Scott sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thomas somewhat.
Scott pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thomas manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Scott on his heels. He'll look to pass Scott's guard now, I'm sure.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas drops back, looking for a kneebar! Scott looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Scott looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Scott!
Scott taking a breather here.
Scott wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his arm.
Thomas tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Thomas holds on to Scott's head and controls the position momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Thomas shoots in but Scott avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Scott napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Scott has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thomas but great work by Scott.
Scott stands up and beckons Thomas to his feet.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Scott.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Thomas lands in his opponent's guard.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Scott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Scott is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Thomas, into his guard.
Thomas is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Scott presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Thomas pulls guard successfully.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Scott's guard.
Thomas advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Scott is defending well.
Scott wants to improve his position but Thomas is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scott has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scott tries a head kick but it misses.
Scott throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Scott gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Thomas is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
Scott comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Thomas lands a left hand.
Scott wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice uppercut lands for Thomas. That snapped Scott's head back.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
JJ Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Scott. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've been informed that Scott has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas scores with a one two! Scott had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Scott takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Scott connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Scott swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Georg Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
Thomas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Scott's waist but Scott gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thomas off to one side.
Thomas tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Scott swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JJ Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Scott misses.
Scott misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scott throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a left and a right that stings Scott.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thomas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Thomas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scott scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a body punch but Scott moves out of range.
Scott takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Scott.
Scott stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Scott wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Scott.
JJ Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Thomas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Scott tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Scott to the ground. Scott escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up with Scott, looking for a takedown. Thomas pushes Scott against the cage but Scott circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Thomas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scott scores with a one two! Thomas had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Sloppy strikes from Scott. Those never looked like landing.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Scott.
Scott lands a glancing blow to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt - Scott sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scott throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Scott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Good exchange - Thomas coming out on top.
Thomas wants to clinch but Scott slips to the side
and Scott counters by clinching up.
I was talking to Thomas's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Scott breaks from the clinch.
Scott throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Scott looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Scott throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice combination there by Thomas.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georg Scott showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Thomas.
Scott tries to keep at a distance but Thomas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Scott escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Scott rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scott won't be happy with that.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Scott is defending well.
Thomas is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Scott knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Scott struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott wants to get back to his feet.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Thomas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Scott rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thomas's guard! Nice work there by Scott!
Thomas controlling Scott's posture.
Thomas has his foot on Scott's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Scott works his way back into a safe position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas looking for a guillotine here but Scott defends easily.
Scott slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controls Scott momentarily but Scott frees himself.
Scott is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Georg Scott.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Thomas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Scott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Scott holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas wants to get back to striking at distance but Scott won't allow it.
Thomas is trying to trip Scott. He has hold of a leg but Scott is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Thomas persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thomas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Thomas!
Our winner, JJ Thomas, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Georg Scott stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between JayDee Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuuya Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ueda has chosen UnderDog - Test Eagles as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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270 lbs
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JayDee Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuuya Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like JayDee Penn has been cut.
Ueda is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Penn shoots in for a double leg but Ueda sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ueda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ueda lands a big head kick that sends Penn tumbling to the mat! Ueda takes a step backwards and waves Penn back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Penn fails with the takedown.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ueda.
Ueda moves into the clinch successfully.
Ueda working the clinch nicely. Penn is working for position but Ueda cracks him with a big knee to the head! Penn crumples up against the cage and Ueda lands two more shots before the ref can save Penn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Kuuya Ueda!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kuuya Ueda thanked Tokyo United Fightwear ($9 shirts) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). James Smith has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billy Savage!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Savage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Good exchange - Savage coming out on top.
Savage jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savage has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Savage with a hook.
Savage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Savage scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Savage waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Smith. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Smith to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Smith is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Savage is looking to stand up but Smith won't let him.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Billy Savage.
Savage drops Smith with a right and a left! Savage comes rushing in but Smith regains his composure and manages to keep Savage in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith managing to control the position.
Savage has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Billy Savage.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Savage defends well and Smith ends up having to push Savage into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Savage creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Savage's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Smith changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Savage fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Billy Savage has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Smith.
Savage drops Smith with a left right combo! Savage follows him down to the ground into side control.
Smith is still in real trouble! Can Savage finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage tries to stand but Smith is controlling his head.
Smith seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith tries to bench press Savage off him but Savage keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savage off and has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Savage dominated that round.
That's time! Savage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smith takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savage looks to land a combination. Smith sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Savage buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Savage lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smith is rocked!
Billy Savage is winning the standup battle so far.
Savage scores with a body shot.
Savage drops Smith with a naaaaasty hook - Smith is in real trouble here! Savage dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Savage!
Billy Savage is the new lightweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Billy Savage waved his t-shirt featuring xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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