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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcel Valentino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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270 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcel Valentino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Kong!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valentino's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Valentino duly obliges.
It looks like Nick Kong has been cut.
Valentino digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Valentino looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong tries to move into range but Valentino moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Kong.
Valentino throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kong counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Valentino. Kong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Valentino throws a right hand that misses
and Kong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentino thinking.
Valentino looks to land a right hand but Kong moved out of range.
Kong defending well as Valentino loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kong moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentino throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valentino misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentino thinking.
Kong staying out of range there.
Kong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Valentino misses with a straight left.
Valentino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Valentino misses the target.
Kong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Valentino to score with a decent uppercut.
Valentino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valentino throws a jab but it's blocked by Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Valentino throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Valentino throws an off balance right hand
and Kong counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Valentino thinking.
Valentino throws a leg kick
and Kong makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valentino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Valentino 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Valentino thows a body shot but no joy.
Valentino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Valentino misses with a right hand
and Kong counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Valentino scores with a hook to the body. Kong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Kong is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Valentino rather than just go for the knockout.
Valentino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Valentino pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentino lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valentino lands with a right that hurts Kong. Kong looks to clinch but Valentino throws a short knee that drops Kong. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Marcel Valentino!
After the big win, Marcel Valentino made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors VIRAL COMBAT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Nick Kong had this to say: 'hes on roids test him ! lol'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Will Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Buckmaster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Goodman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Will Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Buck Buckmaster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Goodman tries to land knees in the clinch but Buckmaster avoids the damage to the body.
Goodman wants to take the fight to the mat but Buckmaster manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Goodman pulls guard successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goodman preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Buckmaster wants to control from the top but Goodman keeps moving.
Buckmaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Goodman is retaining full guard.
Buckmaster is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Buckmaster throwing strikes but missing.
Buckmaster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Goodman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Buckmaster, into his guard.
Goodman avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckmaster escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goodman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goodman wants to stand but Buckmaster has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Buckmaster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goodman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Buckmaster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Goodman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Buckmaster is tightening it up a little... Goodman has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Goodman reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Goodman taps out! Nice BJJ there by Buckmaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Buck Buckmaster!
Buck Buckmaster tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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150 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Evans!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Evans checks a low kick from Armstrong.
Evans gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Armstrong trying to control but Evans is working from the bottom.
Evans working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Evans has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armstrong has managed to get both his arms back between Evans's legs - danger averted.
Evans working for a triangle but Armstrong defends it easily.
Evans 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armstrong advances to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Armstrong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
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. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
Armstrong is looking to advance position but Evans won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Evans avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armstrong.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Armstrong there.
Armstrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Evans is looking to improve his position.
Evans tries to kick Armstrong off but Armstrong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Armstrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
Armstrong lands with a punch from half guard.
Armstrong performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Armstrong in his half guard.
Armstrong thows a huge punch but Evans dodges it nicely.
Armstrong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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. Armstrong connects with a nice short shot to Evans's temple.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Armstrong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Armstrong seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Evans for as long as he can get away with.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Armstrong with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Armstrong seems to be working for a kimura but Evans defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Armstrong dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Armstrong throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Armstrong closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
Evans is not content to let Armstrong control the position.
Evans is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armstrong controlling the pace.
Armstrong takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Armstrong passes to full mount!
Armstrong lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans is bucking up trying to escape but Armstrong cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Armstrong lands a big elbow.
Evans is rocked!
Armstrong connects with a bit shot that sees Evans covering up! More strikes from Armstrong and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Armstrong is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bruce Armstrong!
A victorious Bruce Armstrong thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Max Pacioretty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Edern Ap Nudd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ap Nudd comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lift me up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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204 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
Granite chin |
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Max Pacioretty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Edern Ap Nudd!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ap Nudd takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Pacioretty misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ap Nudd cracks a nice hook into Pacioretty's ribs.
Pacioretty throws out a loose jab but Ap Nudd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ap Nudd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pacioretty doesn't seem bothered though.
Ap Nudd works Pacioretty's body with a nice hook.
Pacioretty misses with an uppercut.
Pacioretty misses with the combination.
Ap Nudd goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Max Pacioretty has been cut.
Nice body kick from Ap Nudd.
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!
Ap Nudd punishes Pacioretty's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot by Ap Nudd.
Pacioretty throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Ap Nudd.
Ap Nudd misses with the combination.
Ap Nudd scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ap Nudd scores with a body shot.
Ap Nudd lands a nice shot that snaps Pacioretty's head back.
Ap Nudd scores with a nice strike.
Ap Nudd throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pacioretty stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pacioretty is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacioretty doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ap Nudd scores with a leg kick.
Ap Nudd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ap Nudd jabs at Pacioretty's body.
Ap Nudd lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ap Nudd ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ap Nudd with a jab.
A cross from Ap Nudd lands.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ap Nudd. Pacioretty shrugs it off though.
Pacioretty sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ap Nudd lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ap Nudd lands a leg kick that knocks Pacioretty off balance momentarily.
Ap Nudd has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pacioretty has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ap Nudd.
Pacioretty will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Ap Nudd keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pacioretty is rocked!
Pacioretty takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Oh Pacioretty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pacioretty leaves his chin hanging out and Ap Nudd seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Pacioretty crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Edern Ap Nudd!
Edern Ap Nudd seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donnie Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Macale comes into the arena with Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life blaring out of the sound system. Tiao Macale could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Donnie Jackson's chin.
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177 lbs
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160 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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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
56 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Donnie Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macale throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Macale.
Jackson fails with a takedown attempt.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Macale.
Macale pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Macale looks calm but he's in trouble here. Jackson gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Macale is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Jackson lets go of the hold and Macale can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Donnie Jackson!
After the big win, Donnie Jackson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Bloodlust Horde Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nap Mann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miquel Ketchum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miquel Ketchum is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280 lbs
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nap Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Miquel Ketchum!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mann connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ketchum momentarily.
Ketchum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mann.
Mann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Ketchum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mann keeps the fight on the outside.
Ketchum checks the leg kick.
Ketchum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ketchum moves to clinch but Mann breaks away
and Mann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mann throws a hook to the side of Ketchum's head but Ketchum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mann lands a slapping body shot.
Mann lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mann lands the left hand.
Ketchum throws a combination that misses
and Ketchum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ketchum doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ketchum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mann catches Ketchum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Ketchum takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooh!!! Mann has knocked Ketchum down with a huge combo! Mann steps away and waves a wobbly Ketchum back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ketchum is rocked!
Ketchum tries to clinch up.
Ketchum is still on wobbly legs! Can Mann finish him?
Ketchum slips a jab from Mann.
Mann misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ketchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann.
Miquel Ketchum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mann throws out a loose jab but Ketchum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ketchum misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mann is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ketchum ducks under a wild hook from Mann.
Mann looks to land a right hand but Ketchum moved out of range.
Ketchum looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mann throws an overhand right that lands on Ketchum's shoulder, as Ketchum tries to avoid the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Mann misses the target.
Ketchum tries to clinch there but Mann circles away.
Ketchum checks a low kick from Mann.
Mann throws a front kick aimed at Ketchum's knee but Ketchum avoids it well.
Mann missing with a left hand there. Ketchum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mann throws the left hand but Ketchum avoids the punch easily.
Ketchum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mann.
Ketchum seems to have recovered his senses.
Ketchum is looking to clinch.
Ketchum misses with a series of wild punches.
Mann looks for the body kick but Ketchum saw that one coming.
Ketchum tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Mann makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mann ducks right into an uppercut from Ketchum.
Ketchum tries to clinch but Mann is having none of it.
Mann misses with a wild body shot.
Mann connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ketchum. Ketchum circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ketchum wants to clinch
and Ketchum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ketchum looks to score with a jab to the body but Mann is just out of range.
Ketchum looks to land a right hand but Mann moved out of range.
Ketchum misses with an uppercut. Mann saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mann throws a series of strikes that have Ketchum backpedaling.
Mann cracks Ketchum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mann drops Ketchum with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Ketchum! Mann dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nap Mann!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matthew Murdock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matthew Murdock 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matthew Murdock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Newbomb Turk!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Murdock avoids the head kick by Turk.
Turk misses with a straight right.
Murdock tries a head kick but it misses.
Turk avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Newbomb Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock is looking to clinch but Turk is avoiding it.
Murdock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Turk manages to avoid it.
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turk.
Murdock throws a looping overhand right but Turk ducks down to avoid it.
Murdock throws the left hand but Turk avoids the punch easily.
Murdock throws a lazy body kick
and Turk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turk closes the distance and pushes Murdock back into the cage.
Turk is looking to break free of the clinch but Murdock has double underhooks.
Turk gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Murdock regains guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Newbomb Turk wasn't active enough on the ground.
Turk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murdock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murdock needs to keep his hands up - Turk had a free shot at his head there.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Turk circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turk's head.
Turk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murdock misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murdock misses with a two punch combination.
Turk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murdock tries to land knees in the clinch but Turk avoids the damage to the body.
Turk is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Murdock can't fight it off and eventually Turk manages to take the fight to the floor. Murdock looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Murdock keeping full guard, as Turk tries to pass.
Turk looking to sit in guard and control but Murdock gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Murdock trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turk wants to sweep but no luck.
Murdock is stalling in the full guard.
Turk wants to stand but Murdock is controlling the position.
Murdock stays in close to Turk's body and controls the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Turk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Murdock.
Murdock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matthew Murdock has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Turk avoids the head kick by Murdock.
Murdock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Turk. Turk obviously looking to wear him down.
Matthew Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Turk needs to keep his hands up - Murdock had a free shot at his head there.
Murdock throws a shot from downtown. Turk moves away and avoids it.
Turk scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock throws a hook to the side of Turk's head but Turk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Turk. Those never looked like landing.
Turk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Turk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk clinches up against the cage.
Murdock throws a head punch that misses.
Turk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock has Turk up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Newbomb Turk dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turk goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
Murdock throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turk circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turk has managed to clinch.
Turk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Turk moves into the clinch.
Murdock misses with the head strike.
Murdock looking to throw knees to the head but Turk is blocking nicely.
Turk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short right from Murdock.
Murdock lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Newbomb Turk has been cut.
Turk has had enough of the clinch but Murdock keeps him there for the moment.
Turk is trying to force a seperation but Murdock has the dominant position.
Turk is trying to break the clinch but Murdock is controlling him.
Murdock lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turk misses with a body punch.
Turk breaks the clinch.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Turk.
Murdock has closed the distance and engaged Turk in a clinch.
Turk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murdock has him pressed against the cage.
Murdock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murdock misses with a punch on the inside.
Turk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murdock smiles and moves away.
Turk throws a nice looking combination but Murdock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Murdock looks for the body kick but Turk saw that one coming.
Turk connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murdock throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk stalks Murdock and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Murdock's face. Murdock staggers backwards, shaken.
Murdock dodges the punch combination from Turk.
Turk moves into the clinch successfully.
Murdock crunches a lovely knee into Turk's ribcage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock has a couple of punches blocked by Turk.
Turk breaks the clinch.
Murdock throws a sloppy head kick and Turk moves out of range easily.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Turk keeps it at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Murdock.
Murdock doesn't manage to clinch there - Turk circles away.
Turk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Turk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murdock looks to throw a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Murdock plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Murdock finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Murdock throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Murdock scores with a head kick.
Murdock takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turk pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Newbomb Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turk.
Good exchange - Turk coming out on top.
Murdock throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Turk on the side of the head.
Murdock wants to clinch up but Turk keeps it at a distance.
Turk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turk clinches up against the cage.
Turk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Turk with a jab.
Murdock lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock tries to clinch up but Turk circles away and keeps his distance.
Murdock digs a good hook to Turk's body.
Turk gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Murdock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turk breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Turk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthew Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Turk lands with a nice combination. Murdock backs away looking to recover.
Murdock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turk fails with the takedown.
Turk swinging wildly here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Murdock avoids it really well and circles away.
Matthew Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newbomb Turk.
Turk is breathing heavily.
Murdock closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Newbomb Turk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Newbomb Turk's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Turk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Murdock checks it well.
Turk dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Murdock tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Turk counters with a good low kick that Murdock was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Murdock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdock clinches up with Turk and pushes him back against the cage.
Turk managing to block the knees to the body from Murdock.
A short right from Murdock on the inside.
Turk breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murdock throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turk closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Turk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turk wants to get back to striking at distance but Murdock won't allow it.
Turk tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Murdock smiles and moves away.
Murdock misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Turk. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Turk.
Murdock looks to throw the jab but Turk is out of range.
Turk has managed to clinch.
Murdock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Turk wants to break free but Murdock has control.
Murdock trying to control the position but instead, Turk has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murdock into the cage.
Murdock prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murdock lands a hook that snaps the head of Turk backwards.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the head but Turk blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Murdock closes the distance but Turk moves to the side
and Turk counters with a three punch combo that has Murdock backing up. Murdock nods at Turk to acknowledge the strikes.
Turk circles away from the clinch attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock misses with a double jab.
Murdock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murdock clinches.
Murdock misses with a knee strike.
Murdock tries to land a knee to the head but Turk blocks with his arms.
Turk can't get the takedown.
Matthew Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Newbomb Turk.
Murdock misses with a punch to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Murdock.
Turk manages to break the clinch.
Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Turk off the cage and back into range.
Murdock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turk's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Turk moves away from the strike by Murdock.
Turk throws a leg kick but Murdock sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murdock just misses with a punch to the body.
Turk getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Turk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murdock.
Turk takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turk blocks a head kick by Murdock.
Murdock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Turk paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murdock throws a wild body kick that Turk sees coming a mile off.
Murdock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Turk does no damage.
Murdock is looking to land body kicks.
Turk throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murdock throws a lazy head kick
and Turk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murdock thinking.
Good standup being displayed there by Murdock as he connects with a hook.
Murdock rushes Turk and presses him up against the cage.
Turk's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murdock throws a lazy right hand but Turk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turk ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turk jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Turk looks to land a right hand but Murdock moved out of range.
Matthew Murdock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Newbomb Turk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Turk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Turk prevents a body shot from Murdock.
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 Matthew Murdock.
I think Turk has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Newbomb Turk!
After winning the bout, Newbomb Turk thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Matthew Murdock had this to say: 'sorry to team and my fans i will be back .'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Merrick Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Blood Sugar - Pendulum. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class MT
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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
32 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Merrick Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Polo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kane.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kane trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
Kane postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo controls Kane momentarily but Kane frees himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kane scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Polo to see if he's OK.
Polo takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Polo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Polo is still trying to improve position.
Kane has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Polo keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo defending against the ground and pound.
Polo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Polo tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
Polo is pressing down on Kane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane looking to pass the guard.
Kane won't allow Polo to sweep him here.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kane wants to control from the top but Polo keeps moving.
Polo trying to control the position.
Kane landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kane lands a couple of elbows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kane throws a big right hand that misses.
Polo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kane landing with the ground and pound.
Kane connects with a couple of short punches.
Kane trying to control the position from guard on top but Polo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Polo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kane trying to control but Polo is working from the bottom.
Polo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kane postures up.
Kane is looking to work some ground and pound but Polo has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kane's guard.
Kane is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kane slips a nice elbow through Polo's hands, connecting with Polo's forehead.
Polo is rocked!
Kane scores with a big shot! Polo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Polo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Merrick Kane!
A relieved looking Merrick Kane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Marco Polo had this to say: 'sorry to fans and my team .'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Roy Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robinson comes into the arena with Redemption!!! from the movie Rocky II blaring out of the sound system. Chalas has chosen Chubby Jag-U.O.E.N.O as his entrance music. Roy Robinson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roy Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Chalas!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalas looks to land a left hand but Robinson moved out of range nicely.
Roy Robinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robinson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Robinson stalling.
Chalas is looking to improve his position.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chalas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Robinson pulls his head out easily.
Chalas is refusing to be controlled, as Robinson sits in half guard.
Robinson not doing much here.
Robinson wants to free his trapped foot but Chalas is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chalas is looking to improve his position.
Robinson is trying to control the action in half guard but Chalas is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Roy Robinson.
Robinson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Robinson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chalas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Robinson.
Robinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A good leg kick by Robinson.
Robinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Robinson misses with a leg kick
and Chalas counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Robinson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chalas sprawls well. Chalas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Robinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Chalas slips a jab and a cross from Robinson.
Robinson is looking to chop away at Chalas's legs.
Chalas stuffs the takedown attempt from Robinson. Robinson gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Robinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Robinson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chalas.
The fighters circling - Chalas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Robinson looks to land a combination. Chalas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Luis Chalas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Robinson moves out of range of the body kick from Chalas.
Robinson stuns Chalas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Robinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chalas.
Robinson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Robinson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Robinson throws a leg kick but Chalas checks it.
Robinson thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson scores with a nice strike.
Chalas thows a body shot but no joy.
Robinson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Robinson feints a jab promting Chalas to slip. Robinson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Chalas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Chalas is rocked!
Robinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chalas circles away quickly and effectively.
Chalas is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
Robinson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chalas to the ground. Robinson is now in Chalas's guard.
Chalas working for a triangle but Robinson defends it easily.
Chalas seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson wants to control from the top but Chalas keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a couple of elbows.
Robinson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Robinson is in close to Chalas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Robinson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Chalas's legs - danger averted.
Robinson is in close to Chalas's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chalas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chalas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Chalas throws a big elbow that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robinson holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Chalas's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Robinson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown but Chalas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chalas missing with a left hand there. Robinson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Robinson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chalas's guard.
Robinson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chalas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Robinson has managed to get both his arms back between Chalas's legs - danger averted.
Robinson forces his way into half guard.
Chalas wants to get back to full guard.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Chalas looking for submissions off his back.
Robinson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson is nestled in close to Chalas, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Chalas is staying active underneath Robinson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roy Robinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Robinson wants to pass to mount but Chalas is defending the position.
Chalas tries to roll over but Robinson keeps him under control.
Robinson slips a nice elbow through Chalas's hands, connecting with Chalas's forehead.
Chalas manages to get to full guard.
Robinson trying to control but Chalas is working from the bottom.
Chalas looking to hit a scissor sweep but Robinson is one step ahead there.
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.
Chalas seems keen to control Robinson's posture.
Robinson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Robinson working the ground and pound.
Robinson is staying tight to Chalas's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson lands an elbow.
Robinson is chipping away with strikes.
Chalas prevents Robinson from moving into mount.
Chalas is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Chalas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Robinson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Robinson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chalas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chalas trying to control here.
Robinson stands up and beckons Chalas to join him on the feet.
Chalas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Robinson.
Robinson gets caught flat footed, as Chalas shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Robinson pulls Chalas in close to his closed guard and prevents Chalas from doing any damage or advancing position.
Robinson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Robinson is pulling down on Chalas's head. It's preventing any offense from Chalas, at least for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas drops back looking for a leg! Robinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Robinson manages to kick Chalas off! Chalas jumps back into Robinson's guard.
Chalas won't allow Robinson to sweep him here.
Chalas is working Robinson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Chalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Robinson keeping moving, preventing Chalas from controlling successfully.
Robinson has his feet on Chalas's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Chalas throws a right hand that misses
and Robinson counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Robinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luis Chalas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robinson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chalas.
Chalas misses with a series of wild punches.
Robinson cracks Chalas with an uppercut from hell and Chalas crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Robinson's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Chalas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chalas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Robinson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robinson won't allow Chalas to sweep him here.
Chalas has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Robinson doesn't defend quickly enough and Chalas has managed to lock this one up! Can Robinson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Chalas on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luis Chalas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Luis Chalas thanked Hellraiser FightGear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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