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SPFT 211 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ding Dong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eki Lollo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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250 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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205 cm
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260 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ding Dong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eki Lollo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lollo throws a big shot that misses.
Lollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Eki Lollo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lollo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Lollo.
Dong fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lollo, pushing him back against the cage.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lollo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dong slips a jab from Lollo.
Lollo connects with a body shot that sends Dong's belly button to the back.
Dong has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lollo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dong swings wildly with an uppercut but Lollo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lollo has had enough of the clinch but Dong keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bit of stalling here from Dong.
Lollo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lollo wants to break free but Dong has control.
Lollo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lollo's efforts to push away.
Dong gets through Lollo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lollo can't break the clinch.
Lollo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lollo breaks from the clinch.
Dong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dong moves in looking to clinch but Lollo pushes him off.
Lollo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lollo.
Lollo misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Dong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lollo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lollo throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lollo moves out of range as Dong throws a body kick.
Lollo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dong rather than just go for the knockout.
Lollo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dong goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dong moves away from the strike by Lollo.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dong throws a wild body kick that Lollo sees coming a mile off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Nice shot lands for Lollo.
It looks like Ding Dong has been cut.
Dong throws a body kick that misses.
Lollo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lollo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lollo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Dong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dong is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lollo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dong moves away.
Lollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong tries to close the distance and clinch but Lollo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a jab when Lollo was well out of range.
Dong moves into the clinch successfully.
Lollo is trying to push Dong away but Dong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lollo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lollo wants to get back to striking at distance but Dong won't allow it.
Dong lands with a right to the head.
Dong tries to work over Lollo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lollo blocks an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dong prevents Lollo from breaking the clinch.
Dong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lollo backwards.
Lollo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dong has him pressed against the cage.
Dong keeps control of Lollo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lollo.
A bit of stalling here from Dong.
Lollo tries to break free but Dong pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dong prevents Lollo from breaking the clinch.
Lollo manages to break the clinch.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Lollo avoids it.
Dong slips under a jab from Lollo.
Dong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lollo cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs.
Dong rushes Lollo and presses him up against the cage.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lollo is defending well for now.
Lollo is trying to force a seperation but Dong has the dominant position.
Lollo tries to break the clinch but Dong is controlling the position.
A short uppercut from Dong.
Lollo working hard to break the clinch.
Lollo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dong is leaning against Lollo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ding Dong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ding Dong's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lollo.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Lollo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong lands a nice looking body shot.
Lollo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lollo swinging wildly here.
Dong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dong throws a push kick but Lollo slaps the foot to one side.
Lollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lollo scores with a jab to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lollo connects with a crisp jab.
Dong throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Lollo finds it's way through Dong's defenses.
Dong throws a right hand that Lollo ducks under and follows up with a left that Lollo also avoids with ease.
A little jabbing left from Lollo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lollo misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong rushes Lollo and presses him up against the cage.
Lollo breaks from the clinch.
Dong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Dong throws a sloppy head kick and Lollo moves out of range easily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lollo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dong - the referee stops the clock and Lollo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dong. Lollo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dong with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lollo to score with a decent uppercut.
Lollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a one two combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lollo scores with a shot to the body.
Lollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lollo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lollo with a nice cross.
Dong takes a swing at Lollo's ribcage but misses.
Lollo jabs Dong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lollo thuds a left hand into Dong's body.
Dong swinging wildly here.
Lollo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
Dong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lollo connects with a body shot.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Lollo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dong stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lollo cracks Dong with a good jab.
Dong wants to land a leg kick but Lollo is out of range.
Lollo throws out a counter right but Dong avoids it with no problem.
Lollo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Dong walks into a jab.
Lollo throws a shot to the body.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong tries to clinch up
and Lollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Lollo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lollo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lollo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lollo swats away the attempt to clinch by Dong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dong moves into the clinch.
Lollo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lollo is trying to break free.
Lollo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Lollo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Lollo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lollo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dong is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lollo is defending well for now.
Lollo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lollo manages to break the clinch.
Lollo scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Lollo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lollo. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lollo swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eki Lollo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ding Dong's cut.
That's time! Dong's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Dong dodges the punch combination from Lollo.
Lollo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Dong moves in looking to clinch but Lollo pushes him off.
Dong lands a nice looking body kick.
Dong throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lollo throws a shot to the body.
Eki Lollo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dong tries to clinch but Lollo is having none of it.
Lollo throws an overhand right that lands on Dong's shoulder, as Dong tries to avoid the shot.
Lollo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong tries to clinch up.
Dong jabs Lollo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dong misses with a jab to the body
and Lollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lollo ducks right into an uppercut from Dong.
Lollo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Dong showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lollo.
Lollo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lollo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dong scores with the left hand. Lollo knows he should have avoided that one.
Dong moves away from the strike by Lollo.
Good exchange - Dong coming out on top.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Lollo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lollo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lollo was well out of range. Poor timing from Dong.
Ding Dong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dong missing with a left hand there. Lollo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dong walks into a straight right hand from Lollo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong forces Lollo back against the cage and clinches.
Dong prevents Lollo from breaking the clinch.
Lollo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lollo digs a good hook to Dong's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dong misses with a hook. Lollo ducked under it nicely.
Lollo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Lollo scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Lollo misses.
Lollo dips to his left and cracks Dong with an uppercut!
Lollo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lollo lands a jab to the nose.
Dong is rocked!
Lollo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Oh Dong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dong seems to have got his legs back now.
Dong throws a push kick but Lollo slaps the foot to one side.
Dong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lollo connects with a body shot that sends Dong's belly button to the back.
Dong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dong wants to clinch.
Lollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Dong should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Dong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Dong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lollo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lollo lands a two punch combo.
Lollo lands with a nice body punch.
Dong throws a leg kick but Lollo checks it.
Lollo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lollo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lollo jabs Dong to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lollo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lollo throws a series of punches but Dong avoids them all with ease.
Dong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lollo dips to his left and cracks Dong with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Eki Lollo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lollo 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eki Lollo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leerose Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Cross has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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20
145 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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23
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Good chin |
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Brawler
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leerose Noel!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noel blocks a head kick by Cross.
Noel tries to clinch
and Cross counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noel throws a shot to the body.
Noel throws a series of punches but Cross avoids them all with ease.
Cross walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Noel shoots in for a double leg but Cross sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cross.
Sloppy strikes from Cross. Those never looked like landing.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Noel enables Cross to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Noel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Noel trying to keep a closed guard but Cross is proving a slippery customer.
Cross controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Noel is on top in guard.
Cross controls Noel momentarily but Noel frees himself.
Cross controlling the position.
Noel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross is adopting a defensive guard.
Noel slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Noel working over Cross with some ground and pound. Cross looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
Noel is looking to advance position but Cross won't allow it.
Cross tries to roll over but Noel keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is looking to escape.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Noel tries to pass to full mount but Cross defends it.
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Noel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cross's head.
Noel wants to stand up but Cross has a hold of him and won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Noel shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cross but Cross pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Noel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cross is trying to force a seperation but Noel has the dominant position.
Cross tries a body shot but Noel blocks it.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Cross tightens his grip and picks Noel up, before dumping him to the ground. Noel manages to land in guard.
Noel wants to sweep but no luck.
Noel wants to get back to his feet but Cross is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noel can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cross in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Noel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cross is controlling him.
Noel wants to sweep here but Cross controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross trying to control but Noel is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cross dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cross lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Noel circles away quickly and effectively.
Cross pushes Noel away with a front kick.
Cross stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cross wants it to stay on the feet.
Cross is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Noel can do to turn this around?
Cross moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cross throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Noel lands a high kick!
Cross misses with a body shot.
Noel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cross pinned against the cage. Cross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cross went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Noel pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cross keeps the fight on the outside.
Noel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noel stuffs the takedown attempt from Cross. Cross gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noel if he has to take too many more of those.
Cross closes the distance and clinches.
Noel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross throws a head kick that Noel semi-blocks.
Noel shoots and misses
and Cross counters with a series of strikes. Noel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chris Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leerose Noel.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Noel tries to close the distance and clinch but Cross swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross moves away from the strike by Noel.
The fight stays on the outside here - Noel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Noel misses with a takedown attempt
and Cross counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Noel shows good takedown defense.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Noel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Noel. Cross does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross swinging wildly here.
Noel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross was well out of range. Poor timing from Noel.
Cross misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cross fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Noel throws a knee to the head but misses.
Cross is trying to push Noel away but Noel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cross looking to throw knees to the head but Noel is blocking nicely.
Noel misses with the head strike.
Cross is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Noel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cross is trying to pull guard but Noel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Noel is pressed up against the cage. Cross has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Noel down to the mat. Noel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cross looking to score a takedown here. Noel is defending well but Cross drives through and ends up in Noel's guard.
Cross won't allow Noel to sweep him here.
Cross 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.
Noel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cross decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Noel, up you get!
Chris Cross is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cross drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Cross postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cross pushes down on Noel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Noel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Cross is going to stand back up.
Noel pushes Cross off looking to stand but Cross dives back in and keeps control.
Noel is trying to get back to full guard.
Cross works his way into full mount!
Noel blocking the ground and pound.
Cross raining down shots from the mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross controlling from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Cross dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Cross looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noel is fending him off so far but Cross persists. Nope, Noel circles away and we're back to standing.
Noel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noel tightens his grip and picks Cross up, before dumping him to the ground. Cross manages to land in guard.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Noel from controlling successfully.
Cross controlling the position.
Cross keeping moving, preventing Noel from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cross striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Noel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cross. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noel wants to pass the guard but Cross is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Noel throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Noel tries to clinch but Cross is having none of it.
Noel looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Noel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cross, pushing him back against the cage.
Noel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cross.
Noel pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cross is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cross is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Noel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cross's face.
Cross gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Noel.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
Noel cracks Cross with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cross takes a jab right on the kisser.
A punch combination from Cross misses.
Noel misses the shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noel throws a sloppy head kick
and Cross counters with a series of strikes. Noel will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cross tries to clinch but Noel moves out of range.
Noel lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Noel scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noel misses with a head kick.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Noel looks to throw the jab but Cross is out of range.
Noel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cross looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Cross. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cross gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Noel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosss head.
Noel misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cross's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Noel manages to break the clinch.
Cross feints and as Noel raises his hands in defense, Cross changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Noel is looking to stand up but Cross isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cross trying to control the position from guard on top but Noel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Noel pulls Cross in close to prevent any damage.
Noel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leerose Noel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Noel wants to hit a switch here but Cross passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Noel there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leerose Noel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cross has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris Cross!
Chris Cross took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, MMA nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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30
170 lbs
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Michael avoids it really well and circles away.
Michael half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hunt takes a swing at Michael's ribcage but misses.
Hunt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Michael swivels and escapes.
Michael throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hunt was covering up waiting for the punch and Michael finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Michael would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hunt 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Michael is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Michael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Hunt trying to control the position.
Michael has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Michael stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt wants to hit a switch here but Michael passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hunt there!
Hunt working to try and regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael throws some wild stikes that Hunt manages to avoid easily.
Hunt slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hunt moves into full guard.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Michael gets back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hunt prevents Michael from getting back to his feet.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Michael keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Michael is retaining full guard.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Michael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt advances position into side control!
Hunt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Michael rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hunt's guard! Nice work there by Michael!
Michael stopping the sweep attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Michael throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hunt works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hunt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Michael pushes his legs off easily.
Michael stays in close to Hunt's body and controls the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Michael accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hunt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Michael stacks Hunt on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Michael!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hunt is being controlled here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Michael dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Michael rushes Hunt and presses him up against the cage.
Michael tries a knee to the head but Hunt blocks it.
Michael has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt fails to pull guard.
Michael escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jason Michael is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Michael throws a quick counter head kick but Hunt was just out of range.
Michael defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Jason Michael has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Michael paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Michael was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hunt trying to control from the bottom.
Michael really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hunt regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Michael's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Michael won't allow Hunt to sweep him here.
Hunt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Michael thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michael swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Michael wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Michael tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Michael throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Michael is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Michael is trying to keep Hunt in close.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Michael defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hunt.
Michael keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Michael. No joy for Hunt on that attempt.
Hunt looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Michael shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hunt is trying to defend but Michael finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michael is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Hunt is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. Michael connects with a nice short shot to Hunt's temple.
Hunt tries to get to full guard but Michael has control of the leg.
Michael keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hunt works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hunt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hunt is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Michael is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Michael dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Michael's waist but Michael gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Michael shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hunt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Hunt sneaks back into half guard.
Hunt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Michael tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Hunt wants to improve his position but Michael is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michael is trying to control the action in half guard but Hunt is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Michael tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hunt controls his leg.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.
Michael is working for a submission of some sort.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard but Michael has mounted him!
Hunt regains half guard.
Michael is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Michael moves into full mount! Hunt won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michael content just to control the position here.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Michael takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working to get back to half guard.
Michael jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hunt manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jason Michael overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Michael tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Michael scoring with punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Michael.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Michael is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hunt wants to free his trapped foot but Michael is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Michael slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michael is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Michael showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Michael has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Michael!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandar Toppington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Aleksandar Toppington is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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22
270 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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28
225 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aleksandar Toppington!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collins throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Collins throws a body shot but no joy.
Collins keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Toppington takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Collins throws a right and a left that Toppington avoids nicely.
Collins takes the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Collins.
It looks like Aleksandar Toppington has been cut.
Stalling in the clinch from Collins.
Toppington misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toppington swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toppington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Collins tries to throw a body punch but Toppington avoids it by throwing Collins back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Collins lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toppington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Toppington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins blocks an uppercut.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Collins misses with some punches.
Toppington blocking some punches.
Toppington blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Collins - that landed with a thud.
Toppington swings wildly with an uppercut but Collins uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Collins's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Collins lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Collins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Toppington controls his hands.
Toppington blocking some punches.
Toppington blocks a body shot from Collins.
Toppington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Collins lands a hook that snaps the head of Toppington backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a hook to the body.
Toppington throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collins lands with a right to the head.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Collins.
Toppington misses with the head strike.
Toppington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toppington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Toppington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Collins backwards.
Collins gets through Toppington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins stalling against the cage.
Toppington tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toppington throws a punch but it's blocked by Collins.
Collins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Collins.
Toppington looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with a shoulder strike.
Collins pushes Toppington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Collins cracks Toppington with a nice body shot.
Collins pushes Toppington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
Toppington is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Collins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Toppington is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
That has opened up Aleksandar Toppington's cut even more.
Collins cracks Toppington with a nice body shot.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Collins misses with some punches.
Toppington blocks an uppercut.
Collins working aggressively here.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Toppington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Collins misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Toppington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Toppington.
Toppington seems to have recovered his senses.
Collins lands a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Collins gets through Toppington's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Collins just leaning against Toppington, taking a breather.
Collins lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Toppington to his knees! Collins keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Collins!
Kyle Collins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Weston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mitchell comes to the cage accompanied by Voices- Rev Theory. James Mitchell could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dakota Weston's chin.
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28
210 lbs
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33
211 lbs
13 - 20 - 0 |
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dakota Weston!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weston darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mitchell slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Weston in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weston slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weston trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weston wants to get up but he can't break Mitchell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Weston wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Weston tries to stand but Mitchell is controlling from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weston preventing the sweep.
Weston trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Weston from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Weston closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mitchell to the mat! Mitchell manages to get full guard.
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Weston manages to get himself to full guard.
Weston has his feet on Mitchell's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Weston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've been hearing reports that Mitchell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mitchell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weston drives through with a takedown into Mitchell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell looking for a guillotine here but Weston defends easily.
Mitchell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Weston's guard.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mitchell throwing strikes from guard but Weston blocks nicely.
Mitchell working some strikes from top position.
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell won't allow Weston to get back to his feet.
Weston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mitchell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weston works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mitchell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weston controlling Mitchell's posture.
Mitchell with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mitchell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mitchell prevents Weston from getting back to his feet.
Mitchell throws a strike but Weston rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mitchell is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Weston has his hands clasped together but Mitchell extends and breaks Weston's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mitchell.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Mitchell!
An out of breath James Mitchell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Polo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Freddy Steel has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Marco Polo's chin.
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33
300 lbs
19 - 16 - 0 |
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35
282 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class 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
19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Polo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel throws a series of punches but Polo moves out of range.
Polo throws a body punch but Steel moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Polo misses the target.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steel feints a jab promting Polo to slip. Steel then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Polo slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Marco Polo has been cut.
Steel is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Polo digs a good body shot into Steel's ribs.
Polo blocks a head kick by Steel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Polo with a nice cross.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
Polo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel tries to close the distance and clinch but Polo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Polo swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polo dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Marco Polo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polo wants to slow Steel down by chopping away at his legs.
Polo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steel circles away.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Polo looks to land a right hand but Steel moved out of range.
Polo misses with a takedown
and Steel counters with a two punch combo.
Polo cracks Steel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Polo avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Polo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polo tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Polo avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Polo moves out of range of the body kick.
A jab from Polo misses.
Polo misses with an uppercut.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Polo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Polo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Polo circles away.
Polo keeps the fight on the outside.
Polo lands with a cross.
Polo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steel.
Steel tries to clinch but Polo is having none of it.
Polo moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
Polo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel closes the distance and pushes Polo back into the cage.
Steel can't find room to land a body shot as Polo controls the action.
Polo goes for a takedown attempt but Steel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Polo lands with a straight right. Steel didn't see that one coming.
Polo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Polo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Steel closes the distance and clinches.
Polo tries for a takedown but Steel manages to get underhooks.
Polo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steel pulls his leg out and moves away.
Polo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polo looks to throw the jab but Steel is out of range.
Steel tries to clinch
and Polo counters with a stiff right hand.
Steel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polo was well out of range. Poor timing from Steel.
Polo avoids the body shot from Steel.
Polo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel doesn't manage to clinch there - Polo circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Polo misses the target.
Steel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Steel.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Polo's takedown attempt.
Steel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Steel breaks from the clinch.
Polo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Steel defends well and Polo ends up having to push Steel into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Freddy Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Steel unleashes a big counter combination but Polo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Freddy Steel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Polo swats away the attempt to clinch by Steel.
Marco Polo is winning the standup battle so far.
Polo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Polo.
Polo throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
Steel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Steel pushes Polo up against the cage in a clinch.
Steel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Polo prevents Steel from breaking the clinch.
Polo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Steel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Polo tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel is pressed up against the cage. Polo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Steel down to the mat. Steel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marco Polo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel swings for the body but Polo moves out of range.
Polo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Polo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Polo scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Polo.
Steel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Good exchange - Polo coming out on top.
Steel cracks Polo with a good jab.
Polo lunges at Steel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Steel's hand.
Steel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Polo, pushing him back against the cage.
Polo tries to score a body lock takedown but Steel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Steel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Polo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Polo's belly button to the back.
Steel tries to clinch there but Polo circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Polo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Polo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel drops Polo with a naaaaasty hook - Polo is in real trouble here! Steel dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Freddy Steel!
Freddy Steel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Marco Polo spoke after the fight, saying 'sorry to fans and my team .'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lew Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by Broke for Free - Calm the F#@$ Down. Scalante has chosen Started from the bottom as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Lew Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Scalante!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Jenkins throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Scalante keeping hold of Jenkins's head, controlling as best he can.
Jenkins has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Scalante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Jenkins is keen to just control but Scalante is a slippery customer.
Scalante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to control. Scalante wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins stops Scalante from getting back to his feet.
Scalante avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jenkins.
Jenkins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scalante has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scalante's head.
Jenkins uses his free foot to push down on Scalante's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Scalante.
Jenkins wants to control the pace but Scalante is squirming around nicely.
Jenkins thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Jenkins thowing shots but they're missing.
Scalante blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Jenkins throwing strikes here but Scalante is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Jenkins there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Jenkins postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Scalante looks a forlorn figure.
Scalante tries to lock up and control but Jenkins gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Scalante blocking the ground and pound.
Jenkins throws some wild stikes that Scalante manages to avoid easily.
Jenkins fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jenkins looking to finish with strikes here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins goes for an armbar but Scalante turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Scalante.
Scalante looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jenkins wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Jenkins is on top in guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jenkins wants to control from the top but Scalante keeps moving.
Scalante wants to stand up but Jenkins is controlling him.
Jenkins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scalante has momentary wrist control but Jenkins slips an elbow through the middle.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Scalante blocks nicely.
Jenkins throwing strikes from guard but Scalante blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lew Jenkins dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Scalante throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Scalante misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jenkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lew Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scalante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jenkins.
Jenkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Scalante can do to turn this around?
Sloppy strikes from Scalante. Those never looked like landing.
Scalante gets caught flat footed, as Jenkins shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jenkins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jenkins sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Scalante's guard.
Scalante keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jenkins throwing shots but Scalante is blocking nicely.
Jenkins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jenkins thows a huge punch but Scalante dodges it nicely.
Jenkins missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Scalante can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenkins thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Scalante's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Scalante tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jenkins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lew Jenkins!
A relieved looking Lew Jenkins thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Rocky Scalante was interviewed post fight and said '“What does it mean to be the best? It means you have to be better than the number two guy. But what gratification is there in that? He's a loser—that’s why he's number two.” '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Prodigy Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DonT Bill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). DonT Bill will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 Hilo, Prodigy Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DonT Bill!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bill fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Steel Penn to the ground. Bill is now in Steel Penn's guard.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Bill from controlling successfully.
Steel Penn 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.
Bill gets to his feet - Steel Penn follows without any prompting.
Steel Penn throws a series of punches but Bill avoids them all with ease.
Bill has Steel Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Bill on the inside.
It looks like Prodigy Steel Penn has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bill.
Bill has picked Steel Penn up - he's going for a ride! Bill dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Penn wants to improve his position but Bill is controlling well.
Steel Penn's coaches at Strong like Butterfly have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Bill is looking for a kimura here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn controlling the position for now.
Steel Penn manages to get to full guard.
Bill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Steel Penn, up you get!
Bill tries to clinch up but Steel Penn circles away and keeps his distance.
Bill moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bill.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill gets control of Steel Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Steel Penn passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn works his way into side control.
Bill can't do much from the bottom here.
Steel Penn goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bill rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Steel Penn's guard! Nice work there by Bill!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bill trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Bill trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Bill postures up.
Bill distracts Steel Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel Penn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bill.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel Penn is looking for a triangle but Bill pushes his legs off easily.
Bill scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bill throws an elbow that misses. Steel Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bill's guard. Nice move by Steel Penn!
Steel Penn slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Bill can't do much from the bottom here.
Bill gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Steel Penn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bill knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DonT Bill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prodigy Steel Penn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Steel Penn has his takedown stuffed
and Bill holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bill is stalling here.
Steel Penn tries for a takedown but Bill manages to get underhooks.
Bill prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prodigy Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bill effectively controlling the action here.
Nice body punch from Bill.
Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bill avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bill lands a body punch.
Bill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bill slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bill stalls.
Bill lands a body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill is working Steel Penn over against the cage.
Bill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Bill.
Bill stalling in the clinch.
Bill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bill works on Steel Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
DonT Bill seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bill slowing the pace effectively.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bill.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bill takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bill is working Steel Penn over against the cage.
Bill gets through Steel Penn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bill successfully pulls 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!
Bill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Steel Penn defends well.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bill manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill has picked Steel Penn up - he's going for a ride! Bill dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bill is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Steel Penn is just riding it out for now. Bill eventually gives up the hold.
Bill wants to get back to his feet.
Bill 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bill trying to pass the guard but Steel Penn defending well.
Steel Penn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bill is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bill scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bill is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Steel Penn is concentrating on defense, preventing Bill from advancing position.
Steel Penn is trying to stand.
Bill lands strikes from half guard.
Bill is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Steel Penn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bill.
Steel Penn wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
DonT Bill showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Prodigy Steel Penn's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bill manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Steel Penn on his heels. He'll look to pass Steel Penn's guard now, I'm sure.
Bill distracts Steel Penn with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Bill from controlling successfully.
DonT Bill has got the better of the ground game so far.
Steel Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bill gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Steel Penn is trying to control the position but Bill postures up.
Bill wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bill lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bill wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Bill trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bill working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bill scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bill showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Steel Penn looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bill puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn is trying to stand.
Bill is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Steel Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Bill has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bill is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steel Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Bill stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Prodigy Steel Penn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Steel Penn circles away quickly and effectively.
DonT Bill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bill wants to clinch up but Steel Penn keeps it at a distance.
Bill moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn tries to score a body lock takedown but Bill shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bill lands a left hand.
Steel Penn being controlled against the cage.
Steel Penn is working for takedown but Bill is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steel Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prodigy Steel Penn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bill closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bill fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Steel Penn tries to clinch up.
Steel Penn gets tackled into the cage by Bill. Bill maintains the clinch.
Steel Penn jumps guard but Bill stands there with Steel Penn around his waist. Steel Penn gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Steel Penn tries to pull guard but Bill won't allow it.
Bill lands an uppercut.
Steel Penn misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bill works on Steel Penn's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Bill.
Bill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Prodigy Steel Penn's cut is getting worse.
Steel Penn takes a shot to the head.
Steel Penn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bill just stands there and leans against the cage.
DonT Bill is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bill is pressed up against the cage. Steel Penn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bill down to the mat. Bill avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bill moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
Bill blocks a body shot from Steel Penn.
Bill digs a right hand into Steel Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel Penn's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn tries for a takedown but Bill manages to get underhooks.
Bill slowing the pace effectively.
Bill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel Penn tries for a takedown. No joy.
Steel Penn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steel Penn fails to pull guard.
Bill will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Steel Penn up against the cage.
Bill throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bill.
Bill gets control of Steel Penn's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
DonT Bill comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bill winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 25:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DonT Bill!
DonT Bill 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tiao Macale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Montana (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. Montana has chosen Push It To The Limit as his entrance music. 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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177 lbs
59 - 23 - 1 |
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176 lbs
40 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class 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
59 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tiao Macale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macale swings widly with a right hand
and Montana counters with a nice body kick.
Montana connects with an inside leg kick.
Macale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Macale takes one to the chin there.
Montana thumps Macale with a low kick.
Macale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montana.
Macale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good work by Macale as he checks the leg kick.
Macale checks the leg kick.
Macale is looking to counter punch.
Montana throws a jab when Macale was well out of range.
Macale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montana blocks a jab.
Montana swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Macale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montana misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Macale on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Montana throws a front kick that sends Macale stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Montana - just one landing.
Macale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Macale blocks the body kick.
Macale moves out of range of the body kick from Montana.
Macale misses with a low kick.
Montana misses with a straight right.
Montana throws a low kick but Macale moves out of range easily.
Montana throws a low kick but Macale moves out of range easily.
Montana misses with a low kick.
Montana connects with a crisp jab.
Macale cracks a nice hook into Montana's ribs.
Macale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Montana.
Macale throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Montana's head.
Antonio Montana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macale takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Macale takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macale swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Montana.
Macale lands a nice hook to Montana's body. Montana takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macale throws a sloppy head kick
and Macale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Macale misses with a hook. Montana ducked under it nicely.
Montana lands with a cross.
Montana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Macale gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Montana is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Macale had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A big right from Macale misses.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Macale.
Macale misses with a right hand
and Montana counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Montana takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Macale moves out of range as Montana throws a body kick.
Montana throws a jab when Macale was well out of range.
Montana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Macale throws a head kick that misses
enabling Montana to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Montana.
Montana moves out of range as Macale strikes.
Montana is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Macale with a body shot.
Macale looks to throw the jab but Montana is out of range.
Macale misses the jab.
A little jabbing left from Montana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Macale crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Montana - the referee stops the clock and Macale gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Montana. Macale manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Macale waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Montana.
Macale misses with a right hand
and Macale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Macale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Montana lands with an uppercut that bounces Macale off the cage and back into range.
Macale is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Montana moves out of range of the body kick from Macale.
It seemed like Montana was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Montana ducks under a wild hook from Macale.
Macale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Montana wants to land a leg kick but Macale is out of range.
Montana slips a straight right by Macale.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Montana.
Macale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macale is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Montana's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Montana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jab by Montana.
Macale on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Macale throws a right hand that Montana ducks under and follows up with a left that Montana also avoids with ease.
Montana lands with a shot to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Montana.
Macale is breathing heavily.
Montana works the jab nicely.
Good work by Montana as he checks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Montana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Montana throws a body shot but no joy.
Montana cracks a nice hook into Macale's ribs.
Macale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Montana dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice uppercut there from Macale.
Montana lands a really nice looking cross but Macale seems unphased.
Macale tests Montana's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Macale. Montana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Macale misses with a wild body shot.
Montana takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Macale throws a jab but it's blocked by Montana.
Montana lands with a good body shot.
Macale throws a hook but Montana avoids it easily.
A left lands for Montana.
Montana is looking to slow Macale down with leg kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Montana.
Montana throws a shot to the body.
Montana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Macale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana blocks a jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Macale might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Macale swings for the body but Montana moves out of range.
Macale misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Macale throws a head kick but Montana moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montana throws out a powerful jab.
Montana scoring well with a low kick there.
Montana fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Macale lands the left hand.
Nice body kick from Montana.
Montana misses the shot to the body.
Montana connects with a body shot.
Montana lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana lands with a straight right. Macale didn't see that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana lands with a hook. Macale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Montana jabs at Macale's body.
Montana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Macale will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Montana lands with a nice body kick.
A good leg kick by Montana.
Montana scores with a body shot.
Montana connects with a leg kick. Macale looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Montana scores with a jab to the head.
Antonio Montana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Montana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Macale takes a step back to recover.
Montana scores with a nice right hand.
Montana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice inside leg kick there by Montana. That's going to slow Macale down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montana throws a nice outside leg kick.
Montana connects with a body shot.
Montana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Montana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Macale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Montana looks to score with a jab to the body but Macale is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Montana.
Montana scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A thudding body kick lands there by Montana!
Macale throws a body kick that misses.
Montana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Macale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Montana.
Macale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Montana paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Montana lands a nice shot to the body.
Montana with a hook.
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macale.
Macale throws a big shot that misses.
Montana slips a straight right by Macale.
Macale misses with a two punch combination.
Macale looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Macale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Macale looks to land a right hand but Montana moved out of range.
Montana keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Macale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Montana scores with a jab to the body.
Montana punishes Macale's body with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Montana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Montana listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Montana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montana connects with the punch.
Montana scores with a hook.
Montana scores with a push kick.
Macale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Macale misses with a looping right.
Montana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Macale is rocked!
Macale throws out a loose jab but Montana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Macale connects with a jab.
Montana is looking to chop away at Macale's legs.
Montana throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Macale swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Montana cracks the inside of Macale's front leg.
Macale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
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!
Nice body kick there by Montana.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice cross by Macale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Montana thumps Macale with a low kick.
Montana lands with a straight right. Macale didn't see that one coming.
Montana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Macale.
The fighters circling - Macale throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Macale throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Macale walks into a left hand.
Montana misses with a jab to the body
and Macale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Macale misses with a head kick.
Montana scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Montana scores with a nice strike.
Montana bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Macale! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Antonio Montana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Macale is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montana slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Montana forces his way into half guard.
Montana performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Macale seems to have got his legs back now.
Montana is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macale tries to roll over but Montana keeps him under control.
Montana controlling the action here.
Montana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Montana has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Montana controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Montana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Montana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Montana!
Antonio Montana decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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FIGHT
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