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Hilo Fight 113 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steve Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olaff Peterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huber comes to the cage accompanied by Cosmic Gate - Exploration of Space. Olaff Peterson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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178 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olaff Peterson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but Huber shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Peterson shoots for a takedown but Huber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Steve Huber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaff Peterson.
Peterson fails with the takedown
and Huber connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Peterson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Huber.
Huber with a hook.
Peterson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Huber lands with a nice combination. Peterson backs away looking to recover.
Nice takedown defense from Huber. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Huber connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Peterson scrambles back to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Huber as Peterson shoots in.
Huber lands with a nice combination. Peterson backs away looking to recover.
Peterson's coach down at The Cave Fighting Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Peterson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
Huber misses with a wild combination.
Huber really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huber but Huber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Huber's head coaches at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peterson shoots in and drives through. Huber sprawls well.
Huber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Peterson's head backwards.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huber is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Huber circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Huber scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Huber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huber but Huber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Peterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huber circles away.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt
and Huber counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Peterson shoots in but Huber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Huber works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Peterson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Huber swivels and escapes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson tries for a takedown but Huber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A shot to the liver by Huber. Beautiful body shot.
Huber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Peterson with a poor takedown
and Huber counters with a series of strikes. Peterson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Peterson looks winded!
Huber looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Huber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huber as he avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Huber throws a right and a left that both miss.
Peterson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Huber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Huber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Huber stuffs the takedown attempt from Peterson. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
Huber goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Peterson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Huber circles away.
Peterson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steve Huber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaff Peterson.
A combination from Huber does no damage.
Peterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huber avoids it really well and circles away.
Steve Huber is winning the standup battle so far.
Huber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peterson.
Peterson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Huber keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Huber throws a good cross that connects.
Huber leaves Peterson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steve Huber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huber scores with a jab to the body.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Huber but Huber pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Peterson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson shoots in but no luck this time.
Olaff Peterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Huber avoids it really well and circles away.
Huber throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Peterson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Huber wants to sweep here but Peterson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Peterson wants to control from the top but Huber keeps moving.
Peterson stops Huber from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peterson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber keeping moving, preventing Peterson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Olaff Peterson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt - Huber sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Peterson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Huber sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Huber throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Jab from Huber.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huber sprawls well. Huber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Huber defends well and Peterson ends up having to push Huber into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Steve Huber will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Huber fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Peterson looks for a takedown but Huber sprawls well.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Huber sprawls well. Huber wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peterson gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Huber does no damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huber swinging wildly here.
Huber misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Steve Huber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Olaff Peterson.
Huber will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good standup being displayed there by Huber as he connects with a hook.
Peterson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Huber as he avoids it easily.
Huber misses with the combination.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Huber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Olaff Peterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huber lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Peterson misses with a takedown
and Huber counters with a two punch combo.
Peterson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peterson shoots in but Huber avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Peterson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Huber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice takedown defense from Huber. No joy for Peterson on that attempt.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Huber!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Huber.
Huber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Peterson.
A punch combination from Huber misses.
Huber looks to land a combination. Peterson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huber thows a body shot but no joy.
Huber throws a right and a left that Peterson avoids nicely.
Peterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peterson shoots in for a double leg but Huber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Some wild striking there from Huber.
Huber swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Peterson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Huber is fending him off so far but Peterson persists. Nope, Huber circles away and we're back to standing.
Peterson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Huber to the mat! Huber manages to get full guard.
Huber keeping full guard, as Peterson tries to pass.
Steve Huber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Huber is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steve Huber showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Huber, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Steve Huber!
Steve Huber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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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 Ivan Vasilyevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vasilyevich has chosen Billy Connolly - Ivan the terrible as his entrance music. Mingi Tyyp has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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196 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Vasilyevich!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyyp throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A swing and a miss from Tyyp.
Tyyp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vasilyevich swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tyyp tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tyyp throws a lazy right hand but Vasilyevich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vasilyevich circles away from the clinch attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasilyevich. That's going to slow Tyyp down.
Some wild striking there from Tyyp.
Vasilyevich comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vasilyevich. That's going to slow Tyyp down.
Tyyp closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Tyyp landing knees to the body.
Vasilyevich breaks the clinch.
Tyyp throws a head kick that misses.
Some wild striking there from Vasilyevich.
Vasilyevich lands a nice hook to Tyyp's body. Tyyp takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Vasilyevich as he connects with a hook.
Vasilyevich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vasilyevich avoids the head kick by Tyyp.
Tyyp throws a hook but Vasilyevich avoids it easily.
Tyyp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vasilyevich scores with a leg kick.
Tyyp tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Vasilyevich lands with a shot to the body.
Tyyp throws a right hand that misses
enabling Vasilyevich to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vasilyevich takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tyyp moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vasilyevich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tyyp.
Tyyp throws a series of punches but Vasilyevich moves out of range.
Tyyp misses with a double jab
and Vasilyevich counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasilyevich lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tyyp's sensitive parts.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilyevich moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Vasilyevich. Beautiful body shot.
Tyyp is breathing heavily.
Tyyp misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyyp showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Vasilyevich.
Tyyp chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vasilyevich can pounce on him.
Tyyp looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tyyp tries to clinch up but Vasilyevich circles away and keeps his distance.
Tyyp throws a sloppy head kick and Vasilyevich moves out of range easily.
Vasilyevich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tyyp is out of range.
Tyyp misses with a two punch combination.
Vasilyevich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tyyp takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyyp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasilyevich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tyyp misses the body punch
and Vasilyevich counters with a monster head kick that knocks Tyyp out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ivan Vasilyevich!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Heath Chappell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Radman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Radman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Radman!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chappell throws a head kick but Radman moves out of range.
Chappell takes the fight into the clinch.
Chappell prevents Radman from breaking the clinch.
Chappell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chappell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chappell breaks from the clinch.
Chappell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chappell rushes Radman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chappell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chappell has Radman up against the cage in a clinch.
Radman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chappell gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chappell lands a knee to the body.
Chappell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Radman looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chappell lands a damaging elbow.
Chappell breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Chappell, right into the meat.
Chappell moves into the clinch.
Chappell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Radman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chappell putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Radman in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chappell manages to break the clinch.
Chappell throws a head kick but Radman moves out of range.
Radman forces Chappell back against the cage and clinches.
Chappell breaks the clinch.
Chappell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radman, pushing him back against the cage.
Chappell crunches a lovely knee into Radman's ribcage.
Radman takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chappell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Radman tries to keep at a distance but Chappell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chappell lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chappell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chappell breaks the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chappell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Radman's defenses.
Chappell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chappell scores with a knee to the head.
Chappell crunches a lovely knee into Radman's ribcage.
Chappell misses with a knee strike.
Chappell breaks the clinch.
Chappell has Radman up against the cage in a clinch.
Chappell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Radman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chappell avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell throws a nice head kick!
Chappell chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chappell instigates a clinch.
Radman takes an elbow to the temple.
Radman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chappell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chappell.
Chappell tries a knee to the head but Radman blocks it.
Chappell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heath Chappell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Radman darts in and clinches Chappell up against the cage.
Chappell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Chappell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chappell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chappell lands a knee to the head.
Chappell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chappell breaks the clinch.
Chappell closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chappell landing knees to the body.
Chappell breaks the clinch.
Chappell clinches up against the cage.
Chappell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chappell leaves Radman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Heath Chappell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Radman.
Chappell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Radman, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Radman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chappell throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Chappell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Chappell rushes Radman and presses him up against the cage.
Chappell breaks from the clinch.
Chappell forces Radman back against the cage and clinches.
Chappell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Radman gets tackled into the cage by Chappell. Chappell maintains the clinch.
Chappell using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Chappell manages to break the clinch.
Radman moves into the clinch successfully.
Chappell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Radman tries to keep at a distance but Chappell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chappell working Radman over with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chappell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chappell plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Radman is breathing heavily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappell connects with a knee to the head.
Chappell working Radman over with knees to the body.
Chappell breaks the clinch.
Radman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chappell. Chappell obviously looking to wear him down.
Chappell gets a clinch.
Chappell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Heath Chappell is winning the standup battle so far.
Chappell thumps Radman with a low kick.
Chappell lands a head kick. Radman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chappell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chappell looking to throw knees to the head but Radman is blocking nicely.
Heath Chappell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chappell lands a damaging elbow.
Chappell connects with a nasty looking knee right to Radman's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chappell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Chappell manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Chappell.
Heath Chappell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chappell moves into the clinch successfully.
Chappell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Radman tries for a takedown but Chappell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Radman takes one on the button.
Radman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chappell is looking to slow Radman down with leg kicks.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chappell lands an elbow just above Radman 's eye.
Chappell misses with a knee strike.
Chappell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell closes the distance and pushes Radman back into the cage.
Chappell lands a damaging elbow.
Chappell manages to break the clinch.
Chappell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chappell lands in his opponent's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chappell wants to stand but Radman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Radman is trying to keep Chappell in close.
Chappell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Radman can do to turn this around?
Radman is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Chappell stands and steps away. Radman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses.
Antonio Radman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Chappell thuds his shin into the meat of Radman's side.
Chappell gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chappell looking to throw knees to the head but Radman is blocking nicely.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Chappell obliges.
Chappell tries to land a knee to the head but Radman blocks with his arms.
Chappell lands a knee to the body.
Chappell scores with a knee to the head.
Chappell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chappell lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chappell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chappell closes the distance and clinches.
Chappell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Chappell dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chappell moves into range and clinches up with Radman.
Chappell breaks the clinch.
Chappell drives through and clinches with Radman against the cage.
Chappell lands an elbow inside that Radman shrugs off.
Chappell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Chappell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Chappell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chappell darts in and clinches Radman up against the cage.
Chappell breaks from the clinch.
Radman fails with a takedown attempt.
Radman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chappell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chappell working Radman over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chappell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chappell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chappell throws a sloppy head kick and Radman moves out of range easily.
Chappell has closed the distance and engaged Radman in a clinch.
Chappell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Radman's defenses.
Chappell lands an elbow inside.
Radman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Radman takes a knee to the side of the body.
Chappell manages to break the clinch.
Chappell clinches up against the cage.
Chappell manages to break the clinch.
Radman gets tackled into the cage by Chappell. Chappell maintains the clinch.
Chappell lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chappell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chappell unloads a knee to the mid-section. Radman lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Chappell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chappell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chappell darts in and clinches Radman up against the cage.
Chappell lands an elbow inside that Radman shrugs off.
Chappell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chappell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chappell moves into the clinch.
Chappell breaks from the clinch.
Chappell scores with a head kick. Radman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Radman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chappell counters with a head kick. That will keep Radman thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chappell scoring well with a low kick there.
Chappell darts in and clinches Radman up against the cage.
Chappell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chappell lands a nice elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chappell.
Chappell breaks the clinch.
Heath Chappell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chappell rushes Radman and presses him up against the cage.
Chappell lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Chappell misses with a knee strike.
Radman tries to land knees in the clinch but Chappell avoids the damage to the body.
Chappell lands an elbow that stopped Radman in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Radman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chappell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Heath Chappell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Radman.
Nice elbow from Chappell.
Chappell lands a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Chappell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chappell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Chappell landing knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chappell lands a nice knee to the body.
Antonio Radman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chappell with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Chappell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Chappell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:24
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Chappell!
A very excited looking Heath Chappell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between La Tigre Munanaposa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Munanaposa comes to the cage accompanied by I'm an Adult Now. John Webster will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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141 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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, La Tigre Munanaposa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Webster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Webster misses with a looping left.
Webster swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Munanaposa.
Munanaposa shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Webster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Munanaposa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Webster counters with a three punch combo that has Munanaposa backing up. Munanaposa nods at Webster to acknowledge the strikes.
Munanaposa misses with a takedown attempt
and Webster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for La Tigre Munanaposa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munanaposa shoots and misses
and Webster counters with a two punch combo.
Webster scores with a body shot.
A lazy left from Webster finds it's target.
Munanaposa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Webster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Munanaposa scrambles back to his feet.
Munanaposa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheers as Webster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Munanaposa doesn't seem phased though.
Webster punishes Munanaposa's body with a nice straight punch.
Webster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Webster punishes Munanaposa's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munanaposa.
Munanaposa misses with a takedown
and Webster counters with a left and a right that stings Munanaposa.
Munanaposa has his takedown stuffed
and Webster counters with a straight right hand.
Munanaposa shoots and misses
letting Webster counter with a right hand.
Webster ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Munanaposa misses with a two punch combination.
Webster scores with a jab to the body.
Munanaposa misses with a takedown
and Webster counters with a right hand to the body.
Webster moves into range and connects with a jab.
Munanaposa tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Webster jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Webster's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Webster duly obliges.
Webster with a jab.
Munanaposa with a poor takedown
and Webster counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Munanaposa has his takedown stuffed
letting Webster counter with a right hand.
Munanaposa is rocked!
Webster is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Munanaposa had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Webster scores with a jab to the head.
Oh Munanaposa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Munanaposa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Webster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Webster.
A jab from Webster finds it's way through Munanaposa's defenses.
Webster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munanaposa misses with a takedown
and Webster counters with a series of strikes. Munanaposa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Munanaposa with a poor takedown
and Webster counters with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Webster.
Webster has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Munanaposa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Munanaposa has his takedown stuffed
and Webster counters with a big right hand! Oh Munanaposa is in trouble here! Webster follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Webster!
John Webster really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fury Nutrition Inc. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Crack Hack (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rich Castellano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Castellano's choice of entrance music: Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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176 lbs
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188 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Crack Hack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rich Castellano!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hack tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Castellano decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hack's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Castellano not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Castellano controls from within his opponent's guard.
Castellano trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Castellano controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich Castellano has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Castellano tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hack swivels and escapes.
Hack tries to clinch
so Castellano counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Castellano postures up in Hack's guard and throws a big left but Hack blocks it.
Castellano content to stall in guard here.
Hack is looking to stand up but Castellano isn't so interested in that idea.
Hack keeping moving, preventing Castellano from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castellano stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hack is looking to stand up but Castellano isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Castellano working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hack's head.
Castellano is looking to work some ground and pound but Hack has wrist control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hack preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Castellano wants to pass the guard but Hack is keeping the position.
Castellano keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hack keeping moving, preventing Castellano from controlling successfully.
Castellano tries to free his leg and advance position but Hack is retaining full guard.
Castellano throws an elbow that misses. Hack uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Castellano's guard. Nice move by Hack!
Castellano wants to sweep but no luck.
Hack wants to control from the top but Castellano keeps moving.
Hack is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hack throwing strikes but missing.
Hack is working Castellano over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hack trying to control but Castellano is working from the bottom.
Castellano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hack.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Castellano escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Castellano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hack should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Castellano has tightened it up now! Hack should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rich Castellano!
An out of breath Rich Castellano thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koa Kalua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Provocative Clothes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Koa Kalua has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
212 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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223 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Provocative Clothes!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalua throws a body punch but Clothes moves out of range.
Kalua with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Kalua.
Some wild striking there from Kalua.
Clothes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Good exchange - Clothes coming out on top.
Kalua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clothes fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Clothes throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Kalua tumbling to the canvas!
Kalua is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clothes drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Clothes jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Oh Kalua is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clothes looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Clothes loads up on a big left hand. Kalua felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Clothes looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Kalua can't hide his disappointment, as Clothes celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Provocative Clothes!
Our winner, Provocative Clothes, 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amr Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lemy Waters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pendragon comes to the cage accompanied by Game of Thrones. The key to victory for Amr Pendragon has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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30
143 lbs
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146 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amr Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lemy Waters!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waters ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pendragon moves away.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon looks to score with a jab to the body but Waters is just out of range.
Pendragon throws a jab when Waters was well out of range.
Waters is looking to slow Pendragon down with leg kicks.
Pendragon misses with a hook.
Pendragon lands the left hand.
Waters ducks right into an uppercut from Pendragon.
A lazy left from Waters finds it's target.
Pendragon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Waters is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waters throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Waters is still on wobbly legs! Can Pendragon finish him?
Waters fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Waters avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waters seems to have recovered his senses.
Pendragon avoids the body shot from Waters.
Pendragon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Amr Pendragon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pendragon tests Waters's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pendragon swinging wildly here.
Waters avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A combination from Pendragon does no damage.
A low kick from Pendragon misses
so Waters counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Waters is looking to work some ground and pound but Pendragon has wrist control.
Waters has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Waters wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Waters lands a couple of elbows.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Waters working his ground and pound in the gym.
Waters showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Waters throwing strikes from guard but Pendragon blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters throwing strikes but missing.
Waters trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waters wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pendragon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pendragon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Waters.
Waters with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waters with a flurry of punches that miss.
Waters throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pendragon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Waters content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Waters wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Pendragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pendragon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waters on the ground.
Pendragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pendragon looking to control.
Pendragon keeping moving, preventing Waters from controlling successfully.
Waters might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pendragon haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pendragon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waters accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waters postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Waters throwing strikes but missing.
Waters throwing strikes but missing.
Waters drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pendragon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Waters has Pendragon in his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Waters is pulling down on Pendragon's head. It's preventing any offense from Pendragon, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lemy Waters dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Pendragon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Waters.
Waters avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pendragon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pendragon throws a head kick but Waters moves out of range.
Pendragon takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Pendragon lands with a straight right. Waters didn't see that one coming.
A low kick from Pendragon misses
and Waters counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon throws a sloppy head kick and Waters moves out of range easily.
Waters jabs at Pendragon's body.
Pendragon misses with a series of wild punches.
Amr Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Pendragon throws a nice looking combination but Waters bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A head kick by Pendragon misses
and Waters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waters connects with a leg kick. Pendragon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon works Waters's body with a nice hook.
Pendragon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pendragon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Waters counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pendragon looks to land a combination but Waters avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Pendragon.
That kick from Waters tenderised Pendragon's leg. Pendragon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pendragon throws a head kick that misses.
Pendragon misses with a wild combination.
Waters drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lemy Waters has got the better of the ground game so far.
Waters slips nicely into half guard.
Waters misses with a head shot. Pendragon uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waters pushing down on Pendragon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Waters has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pendragon defend it? Waters steps over the head and cranks it - Pendragon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Waters!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lemy Waters!
Lemy Waters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Owen Castle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billybob Brubaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Owen Castle could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billybob Brubaker's chin.
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20
200 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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27
185 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Billybob Brubaker!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brubaker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brubaker misses the shot to the body.
Brubaker loads up on a big right hand but Castle slips the punch.
Castle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Brubaker shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Castle eats them both and turns towards Brubaker to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Castle swings for the body but Brubaker moves out of range.
Brubaker misses with a left hand
and Castle counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brubaker!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Castle thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Castle remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Brubaker is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brubaker pushes Castle away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Castle gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Brubaker felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brubaker is trying to escape the position but Castle is controlling the position.
Brubaker tries to improve position but can't.
Castle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Castle tries for a kimura but Brubaker is defending well.
Castle goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brubaker has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Castle but great work by Brubaker.
Castle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker is looking to take a break and control but Castle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Castle's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Castle tries to improve position but can't.
Castle wants to control but Brubaker postures up.
Brubaker tries to stand but Castle is controlling his head.
Brubaker trying to control the position but Castle is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castle is looking to reverse the position.
Castle sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Castle has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brubaker sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Castle defending well though.
Castle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brubaker pulls his head out easily.
Castle is trying to get back to full guard.
Brubaker throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Castle moves into full guard.
Castle working for a triangle but Brubaker defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brubaker stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Castle has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Brubaker manages to get his head free but now Castle has transitioned to an armbar! Brubaker grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Castle! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Castle!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Paltiguera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronaldo Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paltiguera's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Enter Sandman. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Paltiguera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronaldo Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paltiguera throws a series of punches but Gracie avoids them all with ease.
Paltiguera misses with the combination.
Nick Paltiguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paltiguera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Paltiguera!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Paltiguera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gracie's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Paltiguera is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie is trying to work for a kimura but Paltiguera is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie trying to control from half guard but Paltiguera is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paltiguera keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Gracie is working for a kimura but Paltiguera is defending it quite comfortably.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but Paltiguera is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Paltiguera keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paltiguera keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Paltiguera pushes Gracie off and gets back to his feet.
Paltiguera swings for the body but Gracie moves out of range.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paltiguera throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gracie counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Paltiguera!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie tries for a kimura but Paltiguera is defending well.
Gracie has hold of Paltiguera's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Paltiguera seems comfortable defending it but Gracie has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Paltiguera is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Paltiguera is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Gracie couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronaldo Gracie!
An out of breath Ronaldo Gracie thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Austin Stryker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Galaxy Nexus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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
7 - 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
13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Galaxy Nexus!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stryker throws a looping overhand right but Nexus ducks down to avoid it.
Stryker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nexus.
Nexus works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nexus looks to score with a jab to the body but Stryker is just out of range.
Stryker staying out of range there.
Stryker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Nexus misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Stryker.
Nexus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stryker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
An elbow from Nexus crashes against the mat.
Nexus throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Stryker works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Nexus is looking to stall here but Stryker recovers full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker has Nexus pulled in close to control his posture.
Nexus is looking to pass into half guard but Stryker pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Stryker is in guard.
Nexus pulls Stryker in close to prevent any damage.
Stryker won't allow Nexus to sweep him here.
Stryker has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nexus wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stryker is now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus wants to improve his position but Stryker is controlling well.
Nexus trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stryker manages to pass to mount!
Nexus is working to get back to half guard.
Nexus tries to hold on but Stryker postures up.
Nexus can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus wants to control but Stryker is having none of it.
Stryker is looking to stand but Stryker has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Stryker can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nexus is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus can't escape the position.
Nexus is still trying to improve position.
Nexus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Stryker takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Stryker prevents Nexus from getting the reversal.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
No joy there for Nexus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Stryker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nexus.
Stryker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nexus.
Stryker takes a swing at Nexus's ribcage but misses.
Nexus throws a hook but Stryker blocks it.
Nexus throws a big shot that misses.
Stryker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nexus at a distance.
Good exchange - Nexus coming out on top.
Stryker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Nexus.
Nexus connects with a nice looking jab.
Stryker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker misses with the combination.
Stryker throws a body punch but Nexus moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nexus. Stryker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nexus misses with a lunging right hand
and Stryker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nexus scores with a nice strike.
Nexus digs a good hook to Stryker's body.
Nexus throws an off balance right hand
and Stryker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stryker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
Nexus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stryker scores with a nice head shot.
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stryker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Stryker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nexus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nexus shoots in for a double leg but Stryker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Stryker misses with an uppercut.
Austin Stryker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nexus throws a sloppy body shot
and Stryker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stryker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Nexus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Nexus coming out on top.
Stryker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
A jab lands there for Nexus.
Nexus looks to land a right hand but Stryker moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nexus, as that shot connected.
Stryker throws a jab when Nexus was well out of range.
Galaxy Nexus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nexus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stryker.
Nexus thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus lands with a good body shot.
Stryker slips under a jab from Nexus.
Nexus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stryker is fending him off so far but Nexus persists. Nope, Stryker circles away and we're back to standing.
Stryker's corner calls for a 1-2. Stryker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nexus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stryker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nexus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stryker takes a swing at Nexus's ribcage but misses.
Nexus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stryker is looking to wear down Nexus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nexus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stryker circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice takedown defense from Stryker. No joy for Nexus on that attempt.
Austin Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galaxy Nexus.
Stryker blocks a jab.
Stryker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nexus waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stryker.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stryker moves away.
Galaxy Nexus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stryker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nexus manages to avoid it.
A combination from Nexus does no damage.
Nexus throws an overhand right that lands on Stryker's shoulder, as Stryker tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Stryker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stryker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Stryker takes a swing at Nexus's ribcage but misses.
Stryker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stryker takes a swing at Nexus's ribcage but misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stryker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nexus. Stryker does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stryker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Nexus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stryker manages to avoid it.
Stryker slips under a jab from Nexus.
Nexus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nexus missing with a left hand there. Stryker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nexus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nexus scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Nexus misses with a combination
and Nexus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nexus looks to land a combination but Stryker avoids it well.
Nexus throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stryker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nexus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stryker moves away.
Stryker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nexus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nexus stuns Stryker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nexus slips under a jab.
Stryker slips a jab from Nexus.
Nexus clobbers Stryker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nexus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stryker.
Stryker throws a lazy right hand but Nexus sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nexus throws a looping overhand right but Stryker ducks down to avoid it.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus misses with a looping left.
Nexus tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stryker was well out of range. Poor timing from Nexus.
Stryker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nexus swinging wildly here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nexus lands with a cross.
Nexus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Stryker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters circling - Nexus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nexus misses with a right hand
enabling Stryker to counter with a crisp jab.
Nexus swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Stryker to counter with a crisp jab.
Stryker lands a right hook to the body.
Stryker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nexus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stryker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stryker throws a hook but Nexus avoids it easily.
Nexus takes a swing at Stryker's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nexus throws a hook but Stryker blocks it.
Nexus misses with a straight right.
A telegraphed right hand from Nexus misses the target.
Nexus avoids the body shot from Stryker.
Stryker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nexus throws the left hand but Stryker avoids the punch easily.
Stryker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Nexus at a distance.
Stryker lands the left hand.
Stryker misses with a wild body shot.
Stryker slips under a jab from Nexus.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nexus. Stryker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nexus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stryker manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nexus punishes Stryker's body with a nice straight punch.
Nexus swings for the body but Stryker moves out of range.
Stryker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Nexus on the side of the head.
Stryker drops his hands momentarily and Nexus takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stryker throws a body punch but Nexus moves out of range.
Nexus throws a looping overhand right but Stryker ducks down to avoid it.
Nexus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stryker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nexus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stryker moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nexus jabs at Stryker's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nexus swings for the body but Stryker moves out of range.
Nexus misses with a looping right.
Stryker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Galaxy Nexus really dominated that round.
That's time! Stryker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice defenses there by Stryker.
A jab from Stryker misses.
Nexus will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Stryker ducks under a wild hook from Nexus.
Nexus shoots in looking for a takedown but Stryker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Nexus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stryker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nexus.
Stryker bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nexus's head.
Stryker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nexus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nexus throws a hook but Stryker avoids it easily.
A jab from Stryker misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stryker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nexus.
The fighters circling - Stryker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stryker scores with a body shot.
Stryker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nexus misses with a hook
and Stryker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nexus misses with a jab to the body
and Stryker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stryker lands a nice looking body shot.
Nexus slips a jab from Stryker.
Nexus misses with the combination.
Nexus throws a lazy right hand but Stryker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nexus defending well as Stryker loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker throws a right hand that Nexus ducks under and follows up with a left that Nexus also avoids with ease.
Nexus swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stryker throws an overhand right that lands on Nexus's shoulder, as Nexus tries to avoid the shot.
Nexus defending well as Stryker loads up on a big left hand.
Nexus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stryker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nexus.
Stryker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nexus manages to avoid it.
Nexus slips a jab and a cross from Stryker.
Nexus misses with a wild combination.
Nexus works over Stryker's head and body with a nice combination.
Nexus misses with a lunging right hand
and Stryker counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stryker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nexus throws a big shot that misses.
Stryker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nexus.
Stryker slips under a jab from Nexus.
Nexus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stryker is fending him off so far but Nexus persists. Nope, Stryker circles away and we're back to standing.
Nexus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nexus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stryker.
Stryker cracks Nexus with an open hand slap.
Stryker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nexus.
Austin Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galaxy Nexus.
Nexus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Stryker throws out a loose jab but Nexus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Nexus does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stryker jabs Nexus right on the nose. Nexus blinks but takes it well.
Nexus misses the jab.
Stryker misses with an uppercut. Nexus saw that one coming.
Nexus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nexus ducks under a wild hook from Stryker.
Stryker misses with a body shot.
Nexus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nexus slips under a jab from Stryker.
No joy there for Nexus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nexus thuds a left hand into Stryker's body.
Nexus misses with a lunging right hand
and Stryker counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Nexus.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Austin Stryker will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Stryker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stryker avoids a punch combination nicely.
A swing and a miss from Nexus.
Nexus dives in for a single leg takedown but Stryker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nexus throws a punch but it's blocked by Stryker.
Nexus lands an uppercut.
Nexus lands a nice uppercut.
Nexus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nexus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nexus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stryker but Stryker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nexus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stryker.
Nexus scores with a one two! Stryker had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Stryker throws out a loose jab but Nexus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nexus shoots in looking for a takedown. Stryker tries to sprawl out of it but Nexus 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.
Austin Stryker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Galaxy Nexus.
Nexus throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nexus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stryker lands a nice shot to the body.
Nexus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stryker.
Nexus throws a jab when Stryker was well out of range.
Stryker misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stryker stuffs the takedown.
Nexus is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A shot to the liver by Stryker. Beautiful body shot.
Austin Stryker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stryker staying out of range there.
Nexus walks into a left hand.
Nexus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stryker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Stryker thows a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stryker takes a swing at Nexus's ribcage but misses.
Nexus looks to land a left hand but Stryker moved out of range nicely.
Stryker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good exchange - Stryker coming out on top.
Nexus misses the shot to the body.
Stryker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nexus looks to throw the jab but Stryker is out of range.
Galaxy Nexus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Nexus does no damage.
Nexus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stryker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nexus was well out of range. Poor timing from Stryker.
Nexus misses with a wild body shot.
Nexus throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stryker.
Nexus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nexus clobbers Stryker with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stryker connects with the punch.
It looks like Galaxy Nexus has been cut.
Stryker with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nexus to score with a decent uppercut.
Nexus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stryker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stryker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nexus sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nexus connects with a body shot that sends Stryker's belly button to the back.
Nexus closes the distance and clinches up with Stryker, looking for a takedown. Nexus pushes Stryker against the cage but Stryker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Stryker misses with a body shot.
Nexus throws a good cross that connects.
Stryker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nexus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stryker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nexus.
Stryker blocks a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stryker walks into a straight right hand from Nexus.
Nexus displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Galaxy Nexus.
Well Nexus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 47:48
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 46:49
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Galaxy Nexus!
Galaxy Nexus is the new welterweight champion!
Galaxy Nexus was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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