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Hilo Fight 104 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jordan Sonnen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentin Hadjiev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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, Jordan Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjiev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sonnen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hadjiev with a nice head shot there.
Sonnen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hadjiev throws a big elbow that misses.
Hadjiev scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hadjiev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hadjiev with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hadjiev chips away with some ground and pound.
Hadjiev distracts Sonnen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hadjiev stands up over Sonnen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hadjiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sonnen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hadjiev passes into half guard.
Hadjiev is pressing down on Sonnen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sonnen is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sonnen wants to improve his position but Hadjiev is controlling well.
Hadjiev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hadjiev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Nice strikes from Hadjiev there.
Sonnen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hadjiev working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev uses his free foot to push down on Sonnen's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Sonnen.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sonnen taking shots to the head.
Hadjiev raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sonnen is looking to improve his position but Hadjiev isn't that keen on the idea.
Hadjiev raining down hammerfists from mount.
Sonnen is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sonnen working to try and regain half guard.
Sonnen is breathing heavily.
The referee warns Sonnen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Sonnen is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Hadjiev! Sonnen is hurt baaadly! Hadjiev is firing away with more strikes - Sonnen 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 3:55 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mingi Tyyp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suriya Pinphet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Suriya Pinphet enters the cage!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Granite 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mingi Tyyp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Suriya Pinphet!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyyp dodges the punch combination from Pinphet.
Pinphet's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pinphet duly obliges.
Mingi Tyyp seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyyp misses with a combination
and Pinphet counters with a body kick.
Pinphet is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tyyp gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyyp misses with a knee to the head.
Tyyp has a couple of punches blocked by Pinphet.
Tyyp working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pinphet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyyp blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinphet blocks it with crossed arms.
I was talking to Tyyp's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tyyp holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Pinphet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyyp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinphet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyyp throws a head punch that misses.
Tyyp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp dodges an elbow strike from Pinphet.
Pinphet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyyp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Pinphet lands a knee to the head.
Pinphet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pinphet with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tyyp blocks an uppercut.
Tyyp throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Pinphet blocks it with crossed arms.
Pinphet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyyp is defending well for now.
Pinphet misses with a knee to the head.
Tyyp tries to land knees in the clinch but Pinphet avoids the damage to the body.
Pinphet has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Pinphet looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyyp taking a breather.
Pinphet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tyyp clinches with his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Tyyp fails to land.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinphet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinphet is trying to stall.
Tyyp blocks an elbow strike.
Tyyp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinphet is defending well for now.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyyp scores with a shot to the side of Pinphet's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyyp throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinphet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyyp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pinphet trying to stall but Tyyp improves his position.
Tyyp keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pinphet's efforts to push away.
Pinphet tries a knee to the head but Tyyp blocks it.
Tyyp content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tyyp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pinphet creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyyp.
Pinphet tries to work over Tyyp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pinphet comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tyyp struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinphet controls his hands.
Pinphet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A left lands for Pinphet.
Tyyp closes the distance and clinches.
Tyyp scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyyp connects with a nasty looking knee right to Pinphet's face.
Pinphet is rocked!
It looks like Suriya Pinphet has been cut.
Tyyp throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinphets head.
Pinphet is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyyp finish him?
Tyyp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pinphet landing knees to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyyp.
Pinphet trying to land knees to the body.
Pinphet seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinphet tries a knee to the head but Tyyp blocks it.
Pinphet tries to stall but Tyyp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Tyyp takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pinphet misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp misses with the head strike.
Pinphet blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pinphet missing with knees to the body.
Pinphet looking to stall.
Tyyp lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinphet.
Tyyp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyyp leaning against his opponent.
A knee to the head by Pinphet.
Pinphet tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Tyyp avoids it.
Pinphet misses with a knee strike.
Pinphet tries to circle away but Tyyp has him pinned against the cage.
Pinphet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tyyp misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyyp is trying to stall.
Pinphet looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Suriya Pinphet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Suriya Pinphet'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.
Tyyp darts in and clinches Pinphet up against the cage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinphet blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Tyyp.
Pinphet connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyyp's face.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tyyp creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyyp lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pinphet is trying to maintain a safe position but Tyyp gets an underhook and turns Pinphet into the cage.
Pinphet takes a shot to the head.
Pinphet connects with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pinphet with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinphet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyyp is defending well for now.
Tyyp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyyp.
A head punch on the inside from Tyyp fails to land.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but Pinphet blocks with his arms.
A head punch on the inside from Tyyp fails to land.
Pinphet prevents a body shot from Tyyp.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinphet tries a knee to the head but Tyyp blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Tyyp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pinphet lands a good knee to the midsection. Tyyp won't want to take too many of those.
Tyyp looking to throw knees to the head but Pinphet is blocking nicely.
Mingi Tyyp has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pinphet looking to throw knees to the head but Tyyp is blocking nicely.
Pinphet misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinphet tries a knee to the head but Tyyp blocks it.
Pinphet lands a knee to the head.
Pinphet managing to block the knees to the body from Tyyp.
Tyyp goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyyp landing knees to the body.
Tyyp content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pinphet as Tyyp tries to tie him up.
Pinphet tries to stall but Tyyp uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pinphet misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp trying to land knees to the body.
Tyyp misses with some punches.
Pinphet will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Tyyp up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tyyp.
Tyyp pushes Pinphet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Pinphet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyyp backwards.
Pinphet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyyp has a couple of punches blocked by Pinphet.
Tyyp unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Good body shot from Tyyp.
Pinphet looking to throw knees to the head but Tyyp is blocking nicely.
Tyyp lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinphet backwards.
Pinphet managing to block the knees to the body from Tyyp.
Pinphet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyyp blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Tyyp scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pinphet throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Tyyp blocks it with crossed arms.
Tyyp crunches a lovely knee into Pinphet's ribcage.
Pinphet is breathing heavily.
Pinphet wants to break free but Tyyp has control.
Tyyp lands an uppercut.
Pinphet tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyyp working aggressively here.
Pinphet looking to throw knees to the head but Tyyp is blocking nicely.
Tyyp lands a shoulder strike.
Tyyp lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyyp lands a right hand.
Tyyp content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pinphet lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyyp or not.
Pinphet is trying to break free.
Pinphet tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pinphet is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tyyp is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Tyyp.
Pinphet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyyp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinphet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyyp slowing the pace effectively.
Tyyp lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pinphet backwards.
Pinphet managing to block the knees to the body from Tyyp.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Tyyp crunches a lovely knee into Pinphet's ribcage.
A left hand lands to the body for Tyyp.
Pinphet avoiding damage as Tyyp throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tyyp as Pinphet tries to tie him up.
Pinphet prevents a body shot from Tyyp.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyyp avoids the elbow strike from Pinphet, against the cage.
Pinphet tries a body shot but Tyyp blocks it.
Tyyp working Pinphet over with knees to the body.
Tyyp tries a body shot but Pinphet blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mingi Tyyp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Suriya Pinphet's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big right from Tyyp misses.
Pinphet connects with a looping right hand.
Tyyp throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Pinphet as he connects with a hook.
Tyyp throws a body punch but Pinphet moves out of range.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick and Pinphet moves out of range easily.
Pinphet lands a nice looking body kick.
Tyyp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The fighters circling - Tyyp throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tyyp clinches up against the cage.
Knees to the body from Tyyp.
Tyyp avoids the elbow strike from Pinphet, against the cage.
Pinphet tries to land knees in the clinch but Tyyp avoids the damage to the body.
Pinphet takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyyp has Pinphet pressed against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyyp lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pinphet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tyyp swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tyyp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pinphet takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tyyp misses with a punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tyyp wants to stall.
Tyyp lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyyp.
Tyyp lands a left hand.
Tyyp is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pinphet is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp is trying to stall.
Tyyp works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pinphet tries to land a knee to the head but Tyyp blocks with his arms.
Tyyp leaning against his opponent.
Tyyp connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyyp tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pinphet's elbow.
Pinphet tries a knee to the head but Tyyp blocks it.
Tyyp with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Tyyp lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinphet backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tyyp lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyyp scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyyp landing knees to the head.
Tyyp lands a shot to the body.
Tyyp misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet lands a nice uppercut.
Pinphet taking a breather.
Tyyp misses with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Tyyp.
Tyyp has Pinphet pressed against the cage, preventing Pinphet from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tyyp lands a shoulder strike.
Pinphet working aggressively here.
Tyyp keeps control of Pinphet as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Tyyp obliges.
Come on Tyyp - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Pinphet is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Tyyp tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tyyp swings wildly with an uppercut but Pinphet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pinphet on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pinphet blocks a body shot from Tyyp.
Tyyp is trying to maintain a safe position but Pinphet gets an underhook and turns Tyyp into the cage.
Tyyp with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinphet missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tyyp.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyyp fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pinphet can't find room to land a body shot as Tyyp controls the action.
Pinphet stalling in the clinch but Tyyp improves position.
Pinphet lands a nice knee to the body.
Tyyp throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinphet.
Pinphet with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pinphet.
Tyyp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pinphet has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Pinphet using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tyyp has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Tyyp throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mingi Tyyp showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tyyp 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mingi Tyyp!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koa Kalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Riggs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Justin Riggs is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koa Kalua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riggs goes for a double leg but Kalua avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kalua continues to drive forward.
Riggs manages to break the clinch.
Kalua throws a right and a left that both miss.
Riggs takes one on the button.
It looks like Justin Riggs has been cut.
Riggs shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Riggs prevents Kalua from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riggs is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalua is trying to get back to full guard.
Kalua is holding on to half guard well.
Riggs trying to control from half guard but Kalua is working away.
Kalua is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalua won't allow Riggs to pass to mount.
Riggs not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Riggs connects with a nice short shot to Kalua's temple.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Riggs working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kalua has his hands clasped together around Riggs's back. He's all about the action.
Kalua avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Riggs.
Kalua slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kalua on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalua tries to get out of the position.
Kalua working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Riggs.
Riggs postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Riggs throws a strike but Kalua rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kalua slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kalua postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kalua sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Riggs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalua is one step ahead there.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kalua displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Riggs walks into a stiff left hand from Kalua.
Riggs is rocked!
Kalua Throws a clean left jab. Kalua Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Riggs's chin! Riggs crumbles to the ground and Kalua follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kalua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Koa Kalua!
Koa Kalua spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Annoying Kids (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kids comes to the cage accompanied by Only God Knows Why. Lucic has chosen Shots as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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223 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Annoying Kids!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milan Lucic!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Kids misses the target.
Lucic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A big head kick from Lucic and Kids is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Kids is rocked!
It looks like Annoying Kids has been cut.
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!
Lucic arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Kids's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Milan Lucic!
Our winner, Milan Lucic, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prince Punisher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Silva Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anderson Silva Jr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Prince Punisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Anderson Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A right-left combo lands from Punisher.
Punisher wants to clinch
and Silva Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Punisher clinches.
Silva Jr with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
I was talking to Punisher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Punisher on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Punisher is trying to pull guard but Silva Jr turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Silva Jr lands a knee to the head.
Silva Jr avoids the elbow strike from Punisher, against the cage.
Silva Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Silva Jr on the inside.
Punisher is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva Jr drops Punisher with a massive uppercut from the clinch! Oh my word, Punisher is out cold! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anderson Silva Jr!
In his post fight interview, Anderson Silva Jr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Parsons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Castle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Castle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aaron Parsons!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Castle shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Parsons manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Parsons wants to stand and escape but Castle is having none of it.
Castle trying to control the position from guard on top but Parsons is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parsons keeping full guard, as Castle tries to pass.
Castle stops Parsons from standing up.
Parsons can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Castle controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're going to have a standup here because Owen Castle wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Castle ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parsons moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Parsons is just out of range.
Castle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Parsons moves in looking to clinch but Castle pushes him off.
Castle thows a body shot but no joy.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Castle shoots in for a takedown but Parsons shows good takedown defense.
Castle digs a good hook to Parsons's body.
Castle tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Parsons swivels and escapes.
Castle lands a nice hook to Parsons's body. Parsons takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parsons looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parsons doesn't manage to clinch there - Castle circles away.
Parsons darts in trying to clinch
and Castle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Parsons won't be happy with that.
Castle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castle trying to control the action but Parsons is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Castle taking a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Castle is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Parsons is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Castle happy to just control the position for now.
Castle looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parsons is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Castle tries to advance to mount but can't.
Parsons avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Castle.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Castle throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Castle controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Owen Castle dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Parsons displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Castle.
Parsons tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Castle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Castle scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Castle looks to score with a jab to the body but Parsons is just out of range.
Castle misses the shot to the body.
Castle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Parsons manages to avoid it.
Castle throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Parsons stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castle just misses with a punch to the body.
Castle dives in for a single leg takedown but Parsons sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Castle takes a knee right on the jaw!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castle is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Owen Castle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Parsons breaks from the clinch.
Castle ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castle swats away the attempt to clinch by Parsons.
Parsons avoids the body shot from Castle.
Castle shoots for a double leg takedown but Parsons sprawls well. He's pushed Castle's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Parsons clinches up against the cage.
Parsons's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Castle gets a double leg takedown into Parsons's guard.
Castle stops Parsons from standing up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Castle trying to move into half guard but instead Parsons has managed to sweep!
Owen Castle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parsons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Castle shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parsons sprawls well. Parsons wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Castle gets slowly back to his feet.
Castle keeps the fight on the outside.
Castle swings for the body but Parsons moves out of range.
Castle shoots in looking for a takedown. Parsons tries to sprawl out of it but Castle keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parsons manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Parsons wants to clinch
and Castle counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castle wants to pass to mount but Parsons is defending the position.
Parsons is trying to stand.
Castle not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Parsons is looking to escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castle is trying for a kimura here. Parsons looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Castle wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Owen Castle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Brock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Thunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brock comes to the cage accompanied by Venom's Theme. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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260 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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie Brock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Thunder!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thunder closes the distance and clinches.
Thunder tries to break the clinch but Brock is controlling the position.
Brock lands a shoulder strike.
Brock cracks Thunder with a nice body shot.
Thunder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
It looks like Henry Thunder has been cut.
Brock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Brock prevents Thunder from breaking the clinch.
Brock pushes Thunder back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brock has Thunder pressed against the cage, preventing Thunder from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thunder is trying to break free.
A nice left hand lands by Brock.
Thunder can't break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thunder is trying to push Brock away but Brock has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brock lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Brock.
Thunder looks winded!
Brock has Thunder pushed against the cage.
Brock lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brock working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thunders head.
A hook to the body from Brock.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Brock lands an uppercut.
That has opened up Henry Thunder's cut even more.
Brock lands a hook that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Brock is working Thunder over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brock.
Brock is working Thunder over against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock lands with a light punch inside.
I was talking to Brock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Brock lands with a left to the head.
The cut above Henry Thunder's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Brock lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Brock - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Brock is leaning against Thunder and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Brock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Brock.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Brock.
Brock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Brock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thunder or not.
Brock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thunder backwards.
Henry Thunder's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Nice body punch from Brock.
Brock drops Thunder onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Thunder is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Thunder is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Thunder's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Eddie Brock!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Eddie Brock made sure he mentioned Divinity 160Q for $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heath Chappell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by I'm an Adult Now. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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135 lbs
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135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heath Chappell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chappell moves into the clinch successfully.
Chappell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chappell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Munanaposa's brow.
Munanaposa turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Munanaposa manages to end up in side control.
Munanaposa works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Chappell is pushing Munanaposa's head away, looking to escape. Munanaposa manages to hold on to the position though.
Munanaposa scores with punches from side control.
Munanaposa misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Munanaposa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Munanaposa lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Chappell down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chappell is pushing Munanaposa's head away, looking to escape. Munanaposa manages to hold on to the position though.
Munanaposa cracks Chappell with a big right hand but Chappell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Munanaposa lands an elbow.
Chappell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Munanaposa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappell taking a bit of punishment here - Munanaposa scoring with strikes.
Chappell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Chappell's coaches at Brick Brawlers MMA (12 Coaches) have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Munanaposa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Munanaposa controls the position.
Munanaposa working the body and head with strikes.
Chappell is trying to get back to his feet.
Chappell trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Munanaposa working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Munanaposa taking a breather here.
Munanaposa in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munanaposa decides to stand back up. Munanaposa steps back and let's Chappell get back to his feet.
Chappell has Munanaposa up against the cage in a clinch.
Munanaposa avoiding damage as Chappell throws knees to the body.
Chappell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Munanaposa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chappell misses with a kick to the body.
Chappell moves into the clinch successfully.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chappell.
Chappell missing with knees to the body.
Chappell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Munanaposa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chappell pushes off an throws an elbow but Munanaposa leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Munanaposa wants to break the clinch but can't.
Munanaposa avoiding damage as Chappell throws knees to the body.
Chappell misses with a knee to the head.
Chappell misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell trying to land knees to the body.
Chappell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munanaposa blocks it with crossed arms.
Munanaposa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munanaposa has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chappell after a bit of a struggle.
Chappell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Munanaposa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Munanaposa avoids a wild elbow strike from Chappell.
Chappell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Munanaposa is defending well for now.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chappell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Munanaposa's brow.
Munanaposa dodges an elbow strike from Chappell.
Chappell misses with a knee strike.
Chappell throws a knee to the head but misses.
Munanaposa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chappell fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chappell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Chappell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chappell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chappell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Munanaposa jumps guard but Chappell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Heath Chappell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of La Tigre Munanaposa.
Munanaposa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Munanaposa avoids the head kick by Chappell.
Munanaposa shoots in but no luck this time.
Chappell clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chappell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chappell tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Munanaposa avoids it.
Chappell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chappell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Munanaposa wants to take the fight to the mat but Chappell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chappell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Munanaposa has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Munanaposa lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munanaposa not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chappell is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but La Tigre Munanaposa will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Munanaposa moves into range and clinches up with Chappell.
Munanaposa blocks an elbow strike.
Munanaposa stalls.
Chappell tries to land a knee to the head but Munanaposa blocks with his arms.
Heath Chappell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Munanaposa managing to block the knees to the body from Chappell.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chappell just misses with a elbow thrown towards Munanaposa's brow.
Chappell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Munanaposa blocks it with crossed arms.
Munanaposa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munanaposa wants the takedown. Chappell is fighting it off but Munanaposa persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chappell's guard against the cage.
Chappell wants to stand up but Munanaposa is controlling him.
Munanaposa makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Munanaposa trying to control but Chappell is working from the bottom.
Munanaposa stops Chappell from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munanaposa sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. La Tigre Munanaposa hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Chappell throws a head kick but Munanaposa moves out of range.
Chappell throws a head kick but Munanaposa moves out of range.
Chappell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Munanaposa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Munanaposa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Munanaposa shoots in looking for a takedown. Chappell tries to sprawl out of it but Munanaposa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chappell manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Munanaposa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Munanaposa scores with punches from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Munanaposa scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chappell wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Munanaposa cracks Chappell with a big right hand but Chappell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Chappell is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Munanaposa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chappell keeps working.
Munanaposa lands a few punches from side control.
Chappell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
La Tigre Munanaposa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chappell is pushing Munanaposa's head away, looking to escape. Munanaposa manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munanaposa has an Americana. Chappell didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Munanaposa is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Munanaposa hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). La Tigre Munanaposa!
La Tigre Munanaposa took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Firebird Designs - 10% Laundry commission for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Beaver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Beaver is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Leave It to Beaver Theme. Galaxy Nexus could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Beaver's chin.
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Solid boxing
Granite 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
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Harry Beaver!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beaver was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Nexus swings for the body but Beaver moves out of range.
Nexus cracks Beaver with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Beaver misses with a hook.
Left hook, right uppercut from Beaver.
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Nexus bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Beaver's head.
Nexus lands a nice looking body shot.
Nexus throws a hook but Beaver avoids it easily.
We've been hearing reports that Nexus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Beaver tries to bum rush Nexus with a series of wild strikes but Nexus uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nexus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Beaver counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaver throws a right hand that Nexus ducks under and follows up with a left that Nexus also avoids with ease.
A jab from Nexus misses.
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
Beaver throws a body punch but Nexus moves out of range.
Beaver lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Nexus there.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beaver has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A punch combination from Beaver misses.
A big right from Nexus misses.
Nexus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Beaver.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaver gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nexus.
Beaver throws a head kick that misses.
Nexus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Beaver looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Beaver ducks right into an uppercut from Nexus.
Beaver throws a hook but Nexus blocks it.
Nexus lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nexus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Beaver avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nexus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Beaver sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Beaver connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nexus walks into a jab.
Beaver dodges the punch combination from Nexus.
Beaver slips a jab from Nexus.
Nexus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beaver clobbers Nexus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Nexus darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nexus smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Beaver misses the target.
Beaver throws a right and a left that Nexus avoids nicely.
Harry Beaver is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donk. Beaver catches Nexus right on the button with a cross.
Nexus is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nexus misses with a wild combination.
Nexus misses with a looping right.
Nexus throws a body punch but Beaver moves out of range.
Beaver tries to score with a low kick but Nexus moves his leg out of the way.
Nexus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beaver throws out the jab.
Nexus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nexus fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beaver on the side of the head.
Nexus fails with the takedown
enabling Beaver to counter with a crisp jab.
No joy there for Beaver, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Beaver just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaver throws a poor cross that misses
and Nexus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Beaver is looking to clinch but Nexus is avoiding it.
A big left from Beaver misses.
Beaver throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nexus throws a lazy uppercut
and Beaver makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Beaver takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Beaver loads up on a big right hand but Nexus slips the punch.
Beaver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nexus.
Nexus loads up on a big right hand but Beaver slips the punch.
Beaver misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beaver uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nexus.
Nexus connects with a looping right hand.
Nexus scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nexus thows a body shot but no joy.
Beaver throws a leg kick that misses.
Beaver throws a solid leg kick but Nexus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Beaver.
Beaver throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus looks to land a left hand but Beaver moved out of range nicely.
Beaver takes one on the button.
Nexus fails with a takedown attempt.
Beaver lands with a hook. Nexus tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beaver misses with an uppercut
and Nexus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Beaver won't be happy with that.
The ground and pound from Nexus seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Beaver is not content to let Nexus control the position.
Nexus throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beaver avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Nexus.
Beaver is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nexus asserts his dominance and retains side control.
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 Galaxy Nexus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nexus just misses with a punch to the body.
Nexus throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Beaver's waist but Beaver gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nexus off to one side.
Beaver throws a shot from downtown. Nexus moves away and avoids it.
Harry Beaver seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Beaver misses.
Nexus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beaver doesn't seem bothered though.
A punch combination from Nexus misses.
Beaver wants to clinch up but Nexus keeps it at a distance.
Nexus closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Beaver staying out of range there.
Beaver tries a head kick but it misses.
Nexus is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Beaver misses with a straight right.
Beaver misses with a hook. Nexus ducked under it nicely.
Nexus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beaver digs a good body shot into Nexus's ribs.
Good exchange - Beaver coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaver connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nexus momentarily.
Nexus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nexus misses with a hook
and Beaver counters with a series of strikes. Nexus will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nexus throws a hook but Beaver blocks it.
Nexus throws a hook to the side of Beaver's head but Beaver sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beaver throws a right and a left that Nexus avoids nicely.
Beaver waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nexus.
Nexus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nexus misses the jab.
Beaver tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Nexus. Beautiful body shot.
Nexus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nexus jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nexus walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaver throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nexus looks to land a right hand but Beaver moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus lands a lovely overhand right.
Beaver clinches with his opponent.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beaver.
Nexus blocks a body shot from Beaver.
Beaver working aggressively here.
Beaver will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Nexus up against the cage.
Nexus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beaver lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Nexus.
Nexus tries to throw a body punch but Beaver avoids it by throwing Nexus back against the cage.
Nexus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nexus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nexus is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Beaver is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Galaxy Nexus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Beaver.
Nexus breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus throws a lazy right hand but Beaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nexus throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beaver on the side of the head.
Beaver blocks a jab.
Nexus misses with the combination.
Beaver scores with a nice head shot.
Nexus lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Nexus misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nexus misses the target.
Beaver misses with a left hand
and Beaver takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Decent striking displayed by Nexus there.
Nexus avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
A punch combination from Nexus misses.
Nexus has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Nexus.
Nexus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Beaver displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beaver tries to close the distance and clinch but Nexus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beaver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nexus throws out the jab.
Nexus slips a jab from Beaver.
Nexus misses with a takedown attempt - Beaver sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beaver throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nexus.
Nexus connects with the punch.
Beaver swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nexus thuds his right hand into Beaver's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Beaver throws a lazy right hand but Nexus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beaver throws a looping overhand right but Nexus ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Harry Beaver will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Galaxy Nexus's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Beaver lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Nexus has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nexus and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nexus feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Nexus lands a couple of digs.
Beaver wants to stand up but Nexus is controlling him.
Beaver avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beaver wants to stand but Nexus is controlling the position.
Nexus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beaver keeping moving, preventing Nexus from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nexus's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus slips nicely into half guard.
Nexus keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nexus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Beaver wants to get back to his feet.
Nexus trying to control from half guard but Beaver is working away.
Nexus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Beaver pushes Nexus off looking to stand but Nexus dives back in and keeps control.
Nexus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaver is staying active underneath Nexus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Beaver avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nexus.
Beaver wants to get back to his feet.
Nexus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Nexus works his way into full mount!
Beaver wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Nexus looking to control but Beaver is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus looking to ground and pound but Beaver is blocking nicely.
Nexus wants to control the pace but Beaver is squirming around nicely.
Beaver tries to buck Nexus off but he can't manage it.
Nexus fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Beaver is trying to stand up.
Nexus with good strikes from the mount here!
Beaver is trying to stand up.
Beaver takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nexus raining down shots from the mount!
Beaver is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nexus loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Beaver scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Nexus land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Nexus stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Galaxy Nexus!
In his post fight interview, Galaxy Nexus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Stryker has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Austin Stryker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stryker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been told by Stryker's head coaches at Hilo Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stryker. Gracie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
Stryker stuns Gracie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stryker misses the jab.
Gracie closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Stryker quickly recovers to half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gracie is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Stryker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stryker is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Stryker to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Stryker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie looking to control.
Stryker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stryker has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Stryker wanted to stand there but Gracie had control of the position.
Stryker wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stryker gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Stryker to get to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stryker tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gracie dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stryker.
Austin Stryker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Stryker.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stryker scores with a jab to the body.
Gracie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stryker.
Stryker lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips a straight right by Stryker.
Gracie ducks under a wild hook from Stryker.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Stryker!
Stryker slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gracie shoots in looking for a takedown. Stryker tries to sprawl out of it but Gracie keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stryker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stryker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
Stryker misses with a looping right.
Stryker stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Austin Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gracie.
Stryker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Gracie defending well as Stryker loads up on a big left hand.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Stryker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stryker slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stryker looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Stryker misses.
Stryker is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Stryker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stryker lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Stryker. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stryker throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Stryker dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stryker.
A telegraphed right hand from Stryker misses the target.
Gracie dives in and grabs Stryker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stryker pushes down on Gracie's head and hops out.
Stryker fails to land with a series of punches.
Stryker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Stryker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie fails with a takedown attempt.
Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stryker.
Stryker clobbers Gracie with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown but Stryker shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Austin Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gracie.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gracie.
Stryker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from Stryker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Stryker as Gracie shoots in.
A combination from Stryker does no damage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gracie is defended easily by Stryker.
Gracie jabs Stryker right on the nose. Stryker blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Stryker misses its intended target.
Gracie paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stryker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stryker throws a big shot that misses.
Austin Stryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stryker tries to avoid it but Gracie manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stryker to the ground. Stryker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stryker lands with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Austin Stryker is winning the standup battle so far.
Stryker connects with a right hand. Gracie shakes it off.
Stryker throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Stryker throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Stryker just misses with a punch to the body.
Stryker misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Stryker clearly takes that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Stryker misses with a body shot
and Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gracie.
Stryker keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Stryker is retaining full guard.
Gracie has gone for a leg lock! Stryker slips out almost immediately though and dives into Gracie's guard.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stryker knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stryker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep Stryker in close.
Stryker trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Stryker from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stryker stacks Gracie on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stryker!
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Stryker off and has taken his back!
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Stryker is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Stryker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
Gracie is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Stryker defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Stryker is defending well though. Gracie let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Stryker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Gracie gets his way!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking for the choke from the back position but Stryker is controlling his hands well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stryker trying to control but not successfully.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Gracie looking for the RNC.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gracie patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronaldo Gracie dominated that fourth round.
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!
Gracie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stryker throws a hook but Gracie blocks it.
No joy there for Stryker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gracie slips a jab from Stryker.
Stryker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gracie.
Stryker looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Stryker looks to score with a jab to the body but Gracie is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stryker, as that shot connected.
Stryker cracks Gracie with a right hand to the side of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stryker.
Stryker thows a body shot but no joy.
Gracie shoots for a double leg takedown but Stryker sprawls well. He's pushed Gracie's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie slips under a jab from Stryker.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stryker swivels and escapes.
Stryker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Stryker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
Stryker throws an overhand right that lands on Gracie's shoulder, as Gracie tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Stryker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but Stryker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Austin Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ronaldo Gracie.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stryker to keep the fight standing.
Gracie gets control of Stryker's arms and successfully pulls guard. Gracie will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Stryker got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gracie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Stryker has managed to get both his arms back between Gracie's legs - danger averted.
Stryker avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie working for a triangle but Stryker defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker wants to stand but Gracie is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Stryker to get to half guard.
Gracie gets back to full guard.
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 Austin Stryker.
I think Stryker 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 48:47
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Stryker!
Austin Stryker is the new welterweight champion!
Austin Stryker gave a mention to xXx Clothing (Nothing Over $20) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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