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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Kimura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Trapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bear Trapp!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trapp stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Trapp wants it to stay on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Trapp misses.
A left lands for Trapp.
Trapp scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Trapp is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kimura shoots in looking for a takedown. Trapp tries to sprawl out of it but Kimura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trapp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Trapp closes the distance and clinches.
Kimura tries to break the clinch but Trapp is controlling the position.
Kimura has been working on his balance at Last Dragon MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Trapp.
A right hook to the body lands for Trapp.
Trapp looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kimura pulls guard successfully.
Trapp is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him.
Trapp is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Trapp wants to get up but he can't break Kimura's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kimura is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Trapp is aware though and is defending well.
Kimura has a closed guard, preventing Trapp from standing up.
Trapp stays in close to Kimura's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Trapp is looking to stand up but Kimura won't let him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kimura ducks right into an uppercut from Trapp.
Trapp ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kimura on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimura misses with a takedown attempt - Trapp sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Kimura. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trapp lands a nice looking body shot.
Trapp lands a nice shot that snaps Kimura's head back.
Trapp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bear Trapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kimura takes the fight into the clinch.
Trapp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Trapp lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kimura fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short body shot lands from Trapp as the two fighters clinch.
Trapp lands a knee to the body.
Kimura is breathing heavily.
Trapp lands a good knee to the midsection. Kimura won't want to take too many of those.
Trapp working Kimura over with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trapp takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Trapp.
It looks like Max Kimura has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimura's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Trapp lands a body shot.
Trapp lands a big knee! That's hurt Kimura! Oh, he's all over the place! Trapp lands another knee that sends Kimura to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bear Trapp!
In his post fight interview, Bear Trapp started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Yoncy Lowvinceski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Hofmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hofmann has chosen Die Klapperschlange as his entrance music. Yoncy Lowvinceski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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145 lbs
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146 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoncy Lowvinceski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Hofmann!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowvinceski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hofmann comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hofmann takes the fight into the clinch.
Hofmann taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hofmann stalling.
Lowvinceski tries to pull guard but Hofmann holds him up against the cage and eventually Lowvinceski drops back down to his feet.
Hofmann misses with a body punch.
Hofmann is pushing Lowvinceski up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hofmann manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hofmann tries to land a body kick
and Lowvinceski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hofmann!
Lowvinceski is breathing heavily.
Hofmann tries to bench press Lowvinceski off him but Lowvinceski keeps the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hofmann gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hofmann manages to get to full guard.
Lowvinceski won't allow Hofmann to get back to his feet.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lowvinceski trying to control the position from guard on top but Hofmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hofmann has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Noble Intentions. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's two 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.
Hofmann looking to control.
We've been hearing that Lowvinceski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lowvinceski wants to pass the guard but Hofmann is keeping the position.
Hofmann looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hofmann manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lowvinceski manages to get himself to full guard.
Lowvinceski keeping moving, preventing Hofmann from controlling successfully.
Hofmann is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hofmann wants to pass the guard but Lowvinceski is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hofmann works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hofmann uses his free foot to push down on Lowvinceski's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lowvinceski.
Hofmann working Lowvinceski over with strikes here.
Hofmann lands with some strikes.
Hofmann is landing with some decent strikes but Lowvinceski is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lowvinceski is rocked!
Hofmann unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lowvinceski wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Hofmann celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Hofmann!
A victorious Steven Hofmann thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sabed Azbuhlev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabiano Werdum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 St Petersburg, Sabed Azbuhlev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fabiano Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Werdum enables Azbuhlev to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Werdum manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Azbuhlev trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Azbuhlev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Werdum looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground inform us that Werdum has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Werdum trying to keep a closed guard but Azbuhlev is proving a slippery customer.
Azbuhlev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Azbuhlev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Werdum for as long as he can get away with.
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.
Azbuhlev would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum keeping moving, preventing Azbuhlev from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Werdum drives through with a takedown into Azbuhlev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Werdum pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Azbuhlev is keeping the position for now.
Werdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Azbuhlev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Azbuhlev is adopting a defensive guard.
Azbuhlev wants to sweep here but Werdum controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Werdum is aware though and is defending well.
Azbuhlev looking for a guillotine here but Werdum defends easily.
Azbuhlev keeping moving, preventing Werdum from controlling successfully.
Werdum is looking to pass into half guard but Azbuhlev pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Azbuhlev is in guard.
Azbuhlev trying to control but Werdum is working from the bottom.
Azbuhlev pushing down on Werdum's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev controlling the action here.
Werdum looking for submissions off his back.
Werdum wants to control but Azbuhlev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Werdum wants to get back to full guard.
Azbuhlev is taking a breather. Werdum says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Azbuhlev'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.
Azbuhlev lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Werdum is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Azbuhlev is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Werdum won't allow Azbuhlev to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Werdum is looking for a sweep. Azbuhlev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Azbuhlev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabed Azbuhlev dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Werdum shoots in for a takedown but Azbuhlev shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Werdum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Azbuhlev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Werdum scrambles back to his feet.
Azbuhlev scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Azbuhlev passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Werdum!
Werdum tries to hold on but Azbuhlev pushes him away.
Azbuhlev is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Werdum can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sabed Azbuhlev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Azbuhlev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Azbuhlev trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Azbuhlev content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum is squirming around, avoiding Azbuhlev's attempts to control the action.
Werdum can't escape the position.
Azbuhlev landing strikes from the mount.
Azbuhlev controlling the position easily from mount.
Azbuhlev wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Azbuhlev sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Werdum is squirming around, avoiding Azbuhlev's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev looking for a guillotine from mount but Werdum is having none of it.
Azbuhlev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Werdum is desperately trying to improve his position but Azbuhlev has a good base and remains in mount.
Werdum sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Azbuhlev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Werdum can do to turn this around?
Werdum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Werdum wants to sweep but Azbuhlev has passed to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Werdum looks to move to half guard but instead Azbuhlev has passed into mount! Damn!
Werdum wants to control but Azbuhlev is having none of it.
Azbuhlev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Azbuhlev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Werdum is bucking up trying to escape but Azbuhlev cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Azbuhlev looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Werdum wants to hold on but Azbuhlev pushes him away.
Azbuhlev looking to control and managing it successfully.
Werdum is in all sorts of trouble here.
Werdum is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Azbuhlev gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Azbuhlev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Werdum's guard.
Werdum has his foot on Azbuhlev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Azbuhlev works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sabed Azbuhlev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Azbuhlev lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Azbuhlev is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Azbuhlev leaves Werdum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Azbuhlev is looking to clinch but Werdum is avoiding it.
Azbuhlev changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Werdum looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Azbuhlev is staying tight to Werdum's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Azbuhlev tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Azbuhlev in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Azbuhlev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Werdum has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Azbuhlev working away.
Azbuhlev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Werdum keeps working.
Azbuhlev decides to stand back up. Azbuhlev steps back and let's Werdum get back to his feet.
Azbuhlev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Azbuhlev shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Azbuhlev blocks the strikes from Werdum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev wants to control but Werdum is keeping him busy.
Werdum trying to control but Azbuhlev postures up.
Azbuhlev controlling the action here.
Werdum taking some punishment here, with Azbuhlev in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Azbuhlev gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Azbuhlev lands with a nice combination. Werdum backs away looking to recover.
Azbuhlev shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Azbuhlev was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Werdum tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Azbuhlev politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Azbuhlev prefers to stall for the moment though.
Werdum tries to buck Azbuhlev off but Azbuhlev is having none of it.
Werdum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Azbuhlev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Werdum will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Werdum is looking to regain half guard here but Azbuhlev keeps moving and retains side control.
Azbuhlev happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Werdum is looking to regain half guard here but Azbuhlev keeps moving and retains side control.
Werdum struggling a bit here.
Azbuhlev decides to stand back up.
Azbuhlev clobbers Werdum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Azbuhlev lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Werdum changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Azbuhlev tries to avoid it but Werdum manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Azbuhlev to the ground. Azbuhlev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Azbuhlev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fabiano Werdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sabed Azbuhlev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Azbuhlev decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sabed Azbuhlev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Azbuhlev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sabed Azbuhlev!
In his post fight interview, Sabed Azbuhlev started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dante Apollyon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Byrd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Byrd has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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231 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dante Apollyon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Byrd!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollyon wants to clinch
and Byrd counters with a two punch combo.
Apollyon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Byrd tries to avoid it but Apollyon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Byrd to the ground. Byrd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Byrd throws out a counter right but Apollyon avoids it with no problem.
Apollyon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Byrd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollyon misses with a leg kick.
Apollyon with a poor takedown
and Byrd counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Byrd sends Apollyon crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Byrd is motioning to the referee to let Apollyon up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Apollyon is rocked!
It looks like Dante Apollyon has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Apollyon has his takedown stuffed
and Byrd counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Apollyon off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Byrd follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Apollyon was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Byrd! Chris Byrd retains his heavyweight title!
Chris Byrd was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Dante Apollyon was interviewed post fight and said 'You have won this battle, but I will win the war. After you have returned to the soil, you shall be dragged to the depths of hell, where I shall personally torment your soul for eternity. '.
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