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Hilo Fight 143 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salvador Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Big Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salvador Dimagiba has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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240 lbs
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Basic striking
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salvador Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Daddy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dimagiba shoots for a takedown but Daddy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Daddy changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dimagiba looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Dimagiba throws Daddy to one side and escapes!
Dimagiba throws a nice looking combination but Daddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Daddy tries to clinch
so Dimagiba counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Daddy is trying to keep Dimagiba in close.
Dimagiba missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Dimagiba stops Daddy from standing up.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dimagiba is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Daddy is trying to control the position but Dimagiba postures up.
Daddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dimagiba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Daddy is pulling down on Dimagiba's head. It's preventing any offense from Dimagiba, at least for the moment.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba is stalling in the full guard.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Salvador Dimagiba has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dimagiba looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dimagiba.
Dimagiba throws a strike aimed at the side of Daddy's head but Daddy avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dimagiba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daddy keeps working.
Dimagiba working the ground and pound.
Daddy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dimagiba wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Daddy is trying to control Dimagiba's posture but Dimagiba avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dimagiba is looking to take a break and control but Daddy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba lands a few punches from side control.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet but Dimagiba drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Dimagiba.
Daddy can't do much from the bottom here.
Sloppy strikes there by Dimagiba.
Daddy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Daddy wants to improve his position but Dimagiba is controlling well.
Dimagiba 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.
Dimagiba throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Daddy told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Dimagiba working over Daddy with some ground and pound. Daddy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba wants to control but Daddy is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Dimagiba seems content to control.
Dimagiba 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy wants to get back to full guard.
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. Dimagiba connects with a nice short shot to Daddy's temple.
Dimagiba trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dimagiba lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Daddy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dimagiba.
Daddy is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Dimagiba dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dimagiba displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Daddy shoots in and bounces Dimagiba off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dimagiba controls Daddy momentarily but Daddy frees himself.
Daddy is stalling in the full guard.
Daddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dimagiba swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dimagiba uses the cage to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Dimagiba prevents Daddy from getting back to his feet.
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Daddy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Big Daddy was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Dimagiba closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Daddy's guard.
Dimagiba with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy wants to stand but Dimagiba is controlling the position.
Dimagiba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dimagiba being controlled here momentarily.
Dimagiba lands a couple of digs.
Dimagiba is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dimagiba scoring with some ground and pound.
Salvador Dimagiba overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dimagiba scoring with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Dimagiba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dimagiba is looking to work some ground and pound but Daddy has wrist control.
Daddy doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Daddy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dimagiba lands a couple of elbows.
Dimagiba is working Daddy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dimagiba sitting in guard here, content to control.
Daddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Daddy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daddy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Big Daddy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Dimagiba shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dimagiba will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Daddy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dimagiba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Daddy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dimagiba scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Dimagiba there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dimagiba is trying to control. Daddy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dimagiba is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Salvador Dimagiba dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown but Daddy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Daddy shoots in but no luck this time.
Daddy stuffs the takedown attempt from Dimagiba. Dimagiba gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Salvador Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dimagiba throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Daddy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dimagiba is in Daddy's guard.
Daddy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dimagiba throwing strikes from guard but Daddy blocks nicely.
Daddy looking to control.
Dimagiba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba throws a big right hand that misses.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dimagiba working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dimagiba scoring with some ground and pound.
Dimagiba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daddy looking for a guillotine here but Dimagiba defends easily.
Dimagiba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dimagiba engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dimagiba with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dimagiba trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy wants to stand up but Dimagiba is controlling him.
Dimagiba throwing strikes but missing.
Dimagiba trying to control but Daddy is working from the bottom.
Dimagiba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Salvador Dimagiba just wasn't active enough.
Dimagiba shoots in but Daddy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daddy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dimagiba.
Daddy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Daddy tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dimagiba swivels and escapes.
Dimagiba's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Daddy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dimagiba scrambles back to his feet.
Daddy shoots in for a double leg but Dimagiba sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Daddy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dimagiba misses with a two punch combination.
Big Daddy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daddy gets caught napping as Dimagiba dives in and scores a takedown. Daddy manages to retain guard.
Dimagiba scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
Daddy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dimagiba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Salvador Dimagiba is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dimagiba lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dimagiba wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
Daddy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dimagiba content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Dimagiba from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Salvador Dimagiba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dimagiba 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Salvador Dimagiba!
After the fight, Salvador Dimagiba was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darren Myles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Myles comes to the cage accompanied by Red Hot Chili Peppers - Can't Stop. Darren Myles had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Myles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reagen Penn!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myles tries to bum rush Penn with a series of wild strikes but Penn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been hearing reports that Myles has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Myles misses with a jab, cross combination.
Penn looks for a takedown but Myles sprawls well.
Penn shoots in but no luck this time.
Myles misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myles cracks Penn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Myles misses with the combination.
Penn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myles swivels and escapes.
Darren Myles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reagen Penn.
Myles cracks Penn with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Myles has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Penn to stand back up!
Penn is rocked!
It looks like Reagen Penn has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myles fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Myles finish him?
Myles shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Penn takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Myles sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Penn bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Myles!
In his post fight interview, Darren Myles started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Bukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukowski comes to the cage accompanied by Donatan, Gural, Sheller, Kaczor, Ry23, Rafi - Słowiańska krew. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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141 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Piotr Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Webster!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch but Webster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bukowski misses the jab.
Bukowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Webster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Webster scores with a shot to the body.
Webster swats away the attempt to clinch by Bukowski.
Webster just misses with a punch to the body.
Bukowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Bukowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bukowski moves into the clinch.
Webster struggles to land a body shot inside as Bukowski controls his hands.
Bukowski misses with some punches.
Webster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bukowski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bukowski throws a solid leg kick but Webster takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bukowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Webster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bukowski as he avoids it easily.
Webster swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bukowski counter with a right hand.
Webster misses with a straight left.
Webster ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That kick from Webster tenderised Bukowski's leg. Bukowski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bukowski darts in and clinches Webster up against the cage.
Webster swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Webster blocks an elbow strike from Bukowski.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Webster has had enough of the clinch but Bukowski keeps him there for the moment.
Webster has had enough of the clinch but Bukowski keeps him there for the moment.
Webster scores with a nice hook to the head.
Webster tries a body shot but Bukowski blocks it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bukowski.
Bukowski tries to work over Webster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bukowski misses with the head strike.
Webster tries to stall but Bukowski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bukowski misses with some punches.
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot in the inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands an elbow inside.
Bukowski lands an elbow inside that Webster shrugs off.
Bukowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Webster is rocked!
Bukowski creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Webster's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Webster drops to his knees and Bukowski pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Piotr Bukowski!
After the big win, Piotr Bukowski made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Dark Side and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Hagen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milan Lucic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lucic has chosen Shots as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lars Hagen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Milan Lucic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lucic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hagen manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Lucic.
Lucic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hagen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lucic misses with an uppercut.
Lucic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hagen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lucic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lucic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hagen.
A punch combination from Hagen misses.
Lucic scores with a jab.
Hagen blocks a low kick nicely.
Lucic throws a right and a left that both miss.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hagen.
It looks like Milan Lucic has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucic just misses with a punch to the body.
Hagen tries to bum rush Lucic with a series of wild strikes but Lucic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucic throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hagen was covering up waiting for the punch and Lucic finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Lucic distracts Hagen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hagen seems keen to control Lucic's posture.
Hagen is trying to keep Lucic in close.
Hagen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lucic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hagen is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Boom Boom Room that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucic postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lucic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hagen has Lucic pulled in close to control his posture.
Hagen keeping moving, preventing Lucic from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lucic advances to half guard.
Hagen is looking for a sweep. Lucic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic is thwarting Hagen's attempts to control the position.
Hagen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hagen controlling the position for now.
Lucic is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hagen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucic throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hagen to regain full guard.
Hagen trying to keep a closed guard but Lucic is proving a slippery customer.
Lucic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hagen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hagen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lucic trying to control but Hagen is working from the bottom.
Lucic wants to pass the guard but Hagen is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucic is looking to work some ground and pound but Hagen has wrist control.
Lucic throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milan Lucic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milan Lucic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Lucic misses.
Milan Lucic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hagen throws a body punch but Lucic moves out of range.
Hagen throws a right and a left that Lucic avoids nicely.
Lucic swings for the body but Hagen moves out of range.
Lucic just misses with a punch to the body.
Horrible takedown by Lucic or perhaps it was just good defense by Hagen which made him look bad.
A low kick from Lucic is predictable there
enabling Hagen to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hagen wants to clinch.
Hagen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hagen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen throws a sloppy head kick and Lucic moves out of range easily.
A jab from Hagen misses.
Hagen just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Lucic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lucic lands with a hook. Hagen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lucic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hagen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lars Hagen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucic throws a nice looking combination but Hagen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A combination from Hagen does no damage.
Lucic misses with the combination.
Lucic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lucic. Hagen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucic just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucic shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hagen sprawls well. Hagen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lucic gets slowly back to his feet.
Lucic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hagen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lucic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lucic scores with a jab. Hagen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Milan Lucic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hagen throws a hook but Lucic blocks it.
Hagen tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hagen throws a sloppy head kick and Lucic moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic misses with an uppercut. Hagen saw that one coming.
Hagen lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lucic looks to throw the jab but Hagen is out of range.
Hagen takes one to the chin there.
Hagen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lucic.
Lucic takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Lucic.
Hagen doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucic circles away.
Hagen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jab by Lucic.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hagen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hagen tries to clinch up.
Lucic has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lucic throws a looping overhand right but Hagen ducks down to avoid it.
Lucic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lucic looks to throw the jab but Hagen is out of range.
Lucic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hagen circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hagen.
Hagen defending well as Lucic loads up on a big left hand.
Lucic throws a poor cross that misses
and Hagen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Milan Lucic's cut even more.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lucic moves away from the strike by Hagen.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucic 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 Hagen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hagen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A leg kick checked by Hagen.
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 Lars Hagen will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Milan Lucic's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Lucic scores with a one two! Hagen had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Lucic avoids the head kick by Hagen.
Hagen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucic moves away.
Hagen throws a shot from downtown. Lucic moves away and avoids it.
A left and a right from Hagen both land. Nice combination.
Hagen slips a straight right by Lucic.
Hagen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hagen dodges the punch combination from Lucic.
Lucic's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hagen under the eye.
Lucic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hagen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucic somewhat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hagen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hagen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hagen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hagen misses with the combination.
Lucic scores with a nice strike.
Hagen dodges the punch combination from Lucic.
Lucic misses with a series of wild punches.
Hagen wants to clinch up but Lucic keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hagen was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucic.
Hagen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lucic tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hagen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lucic somewhat.
Hagen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lucic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lucic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hagen circles away quickly and effectively.
Lucic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lars Hagen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hagen just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucic misses with the combination.
Hagen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lucic stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucic swings widly with a right hand
and Hagen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hagen pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lucic back to the cage. Hagen follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lucic throws a jab when Hagen was well out of range.
Lucic throws a hook but Hagen avoids it easily.
Lucic will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lars Hagen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milan Lucic.
Lucic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lucic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hagen uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hagen staying out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucic checks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lucic misses.
Hagen misses with a looping left.
Lucic throws a leg kick
and Lucic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hagen throws a right and a left that Lucic avoids nicely.
Lucic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hagen.
Lucic throws a series of punches but Hagen avoids them all with ease.
Lucic is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hagen's half guard.
Hagen trying to hold on to Lucic's head to control him but Lucic postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
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 Lars Hagen.
I think Hagen 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lars Hagen!
Our winner, Lars Hagen, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tarik Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rousey comes to the cage accompanied by Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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174 lbs
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171 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tarik Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rousey counters by moving into the clinch.
Johnson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rousey prevents it.
A short right from Rousey on the inside.
Johnson is working for takedown but Rousey is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ronald Rousey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tarik Johnson.
Johnson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rousey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rousey cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Rousey looks for the body kick but Johnson saw that one coming.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
and Rousey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Johnson really felt that one!
Rousey misses the shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but Rousey shows good takedown defense.
Rousey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Rousey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tarik Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rousey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson moves out of range of the strikes.
Rousey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson fails with the takedown
and Rousey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rousey rushes Johnson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Johnson is looking for a takedown.
Rousey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt
letting Rousey counter with a right hand.
Rousey tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rousey counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnson looking to score a takedown here. Rousey is defending well but Johnson drives through and ends up in Rousey's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rousey escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Johnson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rousey controls Johnson momentarily but Johnson frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Rousey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Rousey trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Rousey keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Rousey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rousey stands and throws Johnson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rousey lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Johnson is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
Johnson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Rousey has control of the leg.
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Rousey thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Johnson's head.
Rousey works his way into side control.
Rousey connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Johnson some visible discomfort.
Johnson is trying to get back to half guard.
Rousey lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johnson down.
Rousey has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Rousey looking to control but Johnson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four 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!
Johnson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Rousey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Rousey is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rousey wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson is looking for a sweep. Rousey is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rousey looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Rousey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rousey gets a takedown into half guard.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Rousey controlling him for the moment.
Johnson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rousey defends well.
Johnson has an active guard here but Rousey has managed to pass into half guard.
Rousey trying to control the action but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Rousey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey content just to control the position here.
Rousey lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Rousey prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson is squirming around, avoiding Rousey's attempts to control the action.
Rousey cracks Johnson with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Johnson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rousey is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rousey is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rousey is one step ahead there.
Johnson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rousey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Johnson is tightening it up a little... Rousey has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rousey reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rousey taps out! Nice BJJ there by Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tarik Johnson!
Ronald Rousey spoke after the fight, saying 'My hat's off to my opponent. He fought a great fight and won fair and square. I'm glad we were able to put on an exciting fight for you fans. Give it up, people!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tim Hansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hansen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is AC/DC - Big Gun. The crowd seem to be enjoying The Iron's choice of entrance music: Slippin. John The Iron 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tim Hansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John The Iron!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Iron drives through and clinches with Hansen against the cage.
I was talking to Hansen's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The Iron stops a takedown attempt from Hansen.
The Iron leaning his opponent against the cage.
The Iron misses with some punches.
The Iron has Hansen pressed against the cage.
The Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
The Iron has hold of one of Hansen's legs. Hansen is fighting the takedown attempt but The Iron gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
The Iron is looking to work some ground and pound but Hansen has wrist control.
The Iron is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hansen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hansen has escaped and now he's on top!
Hansen passes The Iron's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron wants to control but Hansen is keeping busy.
Hansen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Hansen is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The Iron is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron is looking to get back to full guard here but Hansen has managed to pass to side control instead.
The Iron is trying to get back to half guard.
Hansen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but The Iron sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The Iron takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hansen scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hansen working away.
Hansen trying to control the action but The Iron is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansen is putting a hurting on The Iron here, landing some big shots from side control.
The Iron being controlled for a moment.
The Iron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The Iron is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hansen off and has taken his back!
The Iron not allowing Hansen to control his hands.
Hansen is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The Iron is persistently looking for the submission but Hansen is defending it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Iron throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
The Iron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Iron misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Iron shoots in for a takedown but Hansen shows good takedown defense.
Tim Hansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Iron.
The Iron tries to clinch but Hansen moves out of range.
The Iron is looking to clinch.
The Iron tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
The Iron drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hansen trying to control the position.
The Iron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The Iron works over Hansen with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansen wants to sweep here but The Iron controlling him for the moment.
The Iron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Iron content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hansen uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A big left from Hansen misses.
Hansen gets tackled into the cage by The Iron. The Iron maintains the clinch.
Hansen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The Iron wants a takedown but no success here.
Hansen tries for a takedown but The Iron manages to get underhooks.
A short left from The Iron.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron is struggling to control the position.
Hansen drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Iron pulls his leg out and moves away.
The Iron tries to clinch but Hansen is having none of it.
The Iron closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hansen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hansen looking for a guillotine here but The Iron defends easily.
Hansen 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron is working Hansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
John The Iron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hansen trying to keep a closed guard but The Iron is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Iron throws a big elbow that misses.
The Iron with a flurry of punches that miss.
The Iron lands a couple of digs.
The Iron throwing strikes from guard but Hansen blocks nicely.
Hansen working a defensive guard here.
Hansen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hansen working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The Iron scoring with some ground and pound.
The Iron sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Hansen doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! The Iron paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Hansen - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tim Hansen!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tim Hansen made sure he mentioned Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Black Dynamite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raimundo Sobral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dynamite kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pet. Black Dynamite has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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202 lbs
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202 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Black Dynamite!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raimundo Sobral!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dynamite gets caught napping as Sobral dives in and scores a takedown. Dynamite manages to retain guard.
Sobral trying to move into half guard but instead Dynamite has managed to sweep!
Dynamite trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobral is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobral is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dynamite is aware though and is defending well.
Sobral has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Dynamite should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Sobral has tightened it up now! Dynamite 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 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Raimundo Sobral!
During a confident post fight interview, Raimundo Sobral thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fidel Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Wings. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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21
140 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fidel Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez lands a two punch combo.
Mendez throws an overhand right that lands on Mcdermott's shoulder, as Mcdermott tries to avoid the shot.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been hearing reports that Mcdermott has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mendez misses with a takedown
and Mendez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mcdermott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mendez did well to prevent Mcdermott getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcdermott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mcdermott looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mcdermott takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcdermott is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez is trying to maintain the position but Mcdermott is very close to passing his half guard.
Mendez pushes Mcdermott off looking to stand but Mcdermott dives back in and keeps control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcdermott is trying for a kimura here. Mendez looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Mcdermott wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Terry Mcdermott!
Terry Mcdermott 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Moses Sithole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes into the arena with The Irish Fighting Song blaring out of the sound system. Moses Sithole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Moses Sithole!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sithole bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sithole trying to control the position but Cartwright is working away.
Sithole is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cartwright will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sithole creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cartwright takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sithole looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Cartwright is avoiding damage well.
Sithole trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright is trying to control Sithole's posture but Sithole avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sithole scoring with punches and elbows.
Sithole tries to advance to mount but Cartwright denies him.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cartwright seems a little lost for a moment, as Sithole dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright keeps Sithole under control for a moment.
Sithole is chipping away with strikes.
Cartwright wants to control but Sithole postures up.
Sithole controls the position.
Cartwright looking for a sweep but Sithole has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The referee warns Cartwright that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Sithole has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sithole landing strikes from the mount.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Sithole isn't that keen on the idea.
Sithole avoids the attempt from Cartwright to control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sithole lands a big shot there that rocks Cartwright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sithole controlling from mount.
Sithole lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sithole looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sithole landing shots from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sithole landing strikes from the mount and Cartwright is in trouble!
Sithole lands a big shot there that rocks Cartwright but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cartwright is rocked!
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Sithole has a good base and remains in mount.
Oh Cartwright is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sithole scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Cartwright is looking to improve his position but Sithole isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sithole cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Oooh a big shot lands for Sithole! Cartwright is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Moses Sithole!
Moses Sithole seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Cavan Cartwright spoke after the fight, saying 'I gave it my best. I will find a way to do better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lunchmeat Sandwich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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168 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lunchmeat Sandwich!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandwich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a nice body shot.
Sandwich moves out of range as Stevenson throws a body kick.
Sandwich shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Stevenson cracks a nice hook into Sandwich's ribs.
Sandwich tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lunchmeat Sandwich.
Sandwich fails with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sandwich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sandwich has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Stevenson lands with a left to the head.
Sandwich wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevenson won't allow it.
Stevenson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sandwich or not.
Stevenson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sandwich backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandwich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Good body shot from Stevenson.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Stevenson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A nice left hand lands by Stevenson.
Sandwich misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Sandwich tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sandwich has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Stevenson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sandwich looking to stall.
Stevenson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stevenson connects with a right hand. Sandwich shakes it off.
Stevenson looks to throw the jab but Sandwich is out of range.
Sandwich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich with a poor takedown
and Stevenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lunchmeat Sandwich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevenson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stevenson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sandwich circles away quickly and effectively.
Sandwich gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson lands an overhand right.
Sandwich shoots in and gets a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Stevenson is pulling down on Sandwich's head. It's preventing any offense from Sandwich, at least for the moment.
Stevenson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sandwich gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sandwich stopping the sweep attempt from Stevenson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sandwich passes into half guard.
Sandwich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Stevenson gets full guard.
Sandwich stands and throws Stevenson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sandwich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stevenson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stevenson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sandwich wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sandwich goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Stevenson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Sandwich but great work by Stevenson.
Sandwich is looking to reverse the position.
Stevenson wants to control but Sandwich is keeping him busy.
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 crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sandwich's shoulder. That is not cool.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sandwich with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sandwich shoots and misses
and Stevenson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sandwich has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sandwich's knee momentarily.
Bear Stevenson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lunchmeat Sandwich.
Sandwich shoots and misses
and Stevenson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That kick from Stevenson tenderised Sandwich's leg. Sandwich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stevenson throws a hook to the side of Sandwich's head but Sandwich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Sandwich.
A slapping body kick lands there for Stevenson.
Oooooh!!! Stevenson has knocked Sandwich down with a huge combo! Stevenson steps away and waves a wobbly Sandwich back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sandwich is rocked!
It looks like Lunchmeat Sandwich has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevenson throws a front kick aimed at Sandwich's knee but Sandwich avoids it well.
Sandwich shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandwich shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stevenson sprawls well. Stevenson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandwich gets slowly back to his feet.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
Sandwich has his takedown stuffed
and Stevenson counters with a left to the body.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sandwich shoots and misses
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandwich tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sandwich is breathing heavily.
Sandwich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Stevenson closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Stevenson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich is looking to control Stevenson's arms but Stevenson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sandwich has his back to the cage.
Stevenson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Stevenson gets through Sandwich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sandwich dodges an elbow strike from Stevenson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Stevenson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stevenson lands a shoulder strike.
Stevenson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sandwich on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stevenson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sandwich shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sandwich shoots and misses
and Stevenson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandwich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Stevenson counters with a left to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Stevenson. Those never looked like landing.
Sandwich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stevenson throws a sloppy head kick and Sandwich moves out of range easily.
Stevenson is looking to wear down Sandwich with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sandwich has his takedown stuffed
enabling Stevenson to counter with a crisp jab.
Stevenson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stevenson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sandwich.
Sandwich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandwich misses with a takedown attempt
and Stevenson counters with a nice uppercut.
Sandwich goes for a double leg but Stevenson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Stevenson continues to drive forward.
Sandwich taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stevenson.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No luck for Sandwich with that takedown attempt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sandwich gets tackled into the cage by Stevenson. Stevenson maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Stevenson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Stevenson is leaning against Sandwich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Stevenson keeps control of Sandwich as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stevenson scores with a hook to the body.
Stevenson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sandwich backwards.
Stevenson lands a right hand.
Sandwich blocks a body shot from Stevenson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lunchmeat Sandwich'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!
Sandwich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stevenson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Stevenson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sandwich.
A short right from Stevenson on the inside.
Stevenson pushes off an throws an elbow but Sandwich leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Stevenson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sandwich.
Stevenson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Stevenson.
Bear Stevenson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stevenson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stevenson avoids a wild elbow strike from Sandwich.
Stevenson lands a shoulder strike.
Sandwich is still on wobbly legs! Can Stevenson finish him?
Stevenson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sandwichs head.
Stevenson unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Sandwich! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Stevenson is unloading with more strikes now! Sandwich drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Stevenson!
Bear Stevenson gave a mention to Fury Nutrition Inc. in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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