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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garv Pauley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trevor Lawson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pauley's entrance music is Steve Earle . A fine choice. Lawson has chosen Wait and Bleed by Slipknot as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Garv Pauley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Lawson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lawson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Lawson misses.
Lawson missing with a left hand there. Pauley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lawson moves out of range of the strikes.
Lawson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pauley uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lawson.
Pauley misses with a few strikes there.
Pauley takes the fight into the clinch.
Pauley works on Lawson's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lawson.
Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. Pauley catches Lawson right on the button with a cross.
Pauley throws the kick towards the body but Lawson avoids it.
Lawson cracks Pauley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pauley takes one on the button.
Lawson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pauley in his tracks.
Pauley slips under a jab.
Pauley displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lawson throws out the jab.
Pauley throws a series of punches but Lawson avoids them all with ease.
Lawson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lawson connects with a jab.
A jab from Pauley misses.
Pauley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lawson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pauley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lawson thuds a left hand into Pauley's body.
Pauley shoots in but Lawson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pauley throws a leg kick
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Pauley loads up on a big right hand but Lawson slips the punch.
Lawson scores with a jab to the head.
Trevor Lawson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pauley has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pauley there as he acknowledges the shot.
A combination from Pauley does no damage.
Pauley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lawson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Pauley to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lawson is looking to stand up but Pauley isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pauley trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lawson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Pauley stands up over Lawson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lawson wants to get back to his feet but Pauley passes into half guard.
Lawson is trying to stand.
Pauley slips a nice elbow through Lawson's hands, connecting with Lawson's forehead.
Pauley 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. Lawson tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Pauley!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garv Pauley!
Garv Pauley looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'With the great power in my fists, comes the great responsibility of knocking fools out.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Snow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dylan Snow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Devon King!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Snow drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Dylan Snow has been cut.
King lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Snow closes the distance but King moves to the side
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Snow throws a sloppy head kick
letting King counter with a right hand.
Snow is rocked!
Some wild striking there from Snow.
Oh Snow is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snow goes for a double leg but King avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as King continues to drive forward.
King looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dylan Snow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been told by Snow's head coaches at Kraken BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
King throws a right and a left that both miss.
King cracks Snow with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Devon King!
Dylan Snow spoke after the fight, saying 'I still like to thank my fans '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lucifer Samm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucifer Samm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samm.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samm.
No joy there for Samm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Samm sprawls well.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Samm slips the punch.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Samm.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Samm works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Samm checks a leg kick.
Johnson wants to slow Samm down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws the kick towards the body but Samm avoids it.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samm circles away quickly and effectively.
Samm fires out a quick counter leg kick but Johnson just manages to avoid it.
Johnson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Samm checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Johnson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Samm is able to avoid easily.
The fighters circling - Johnson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Samm missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Samm misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samm jabs Johnson right on the nose. Johnson blinks but takes it well.
A combination from Johnson does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Samm misses the target.
Samm leaves Johnson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Samm throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Samm misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Samm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson misses with a leg kick.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Samm checks it.
Samm misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
Samm ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Samm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Samm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samm backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Samm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
A big right from Samm misses.
George Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Johnson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samm looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Samm was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
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!
Samm clinches up with Johnson and pushes him back against the cage.
Samm missing with knees to the body.
Samm lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Johnson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samm misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Johnson.
A short uppercut from Samm.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Samm has the dominant position.
Samm gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like George Johnson has been cut.
A knee to the head by Samm.
Samm lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Samm working Johnson over with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Samm smiles and moves away.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
Samm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Samm.
Samm misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Samm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Samm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samm's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Samm duly obliges.
Samm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samm darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
Samm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Samm.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Samm manages to avoid it.
Samm throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
We've been informed that Johnson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Samm slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samm looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
Samm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Samm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samm lunges at Johnson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Johnson's hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Samm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Good exchange - Samm coming out on top.
Samm dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
A jab from Samm finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Lucifer Samm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Samm moves out of range.
Samm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Samm lands with a hook. Johnson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Samm.
Samm lands with a good body shot.
Johnson throws a body punch but Samm moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucifer Samm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George Johnson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Samm throws a body kick that misses.
Johnson misses the jab.
Samm cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samm moves away.
Samm throws a leg kick that misses.
Johnson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Samm sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Samm scores with a punch to the head.
Samm throws the left hand but Johnson avoids the punch easily.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Samm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Samm on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice jab there from Samm.
Samm connects with the punch.
Samm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Johnson is looking to chop away at Samm's legs.
Johnson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Samm moved out of range.
Samm throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Samm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Samm uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnson wants to land a leg kick but Samm is out of range.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Samm ducks down to avoid it.
Lucifer Samm is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Samm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Samm throws a hook but Johnson avoids it easily.
Samm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a hook but Samm avoids it easily.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Samm.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Samm blocks a jab.
Samm closes the distance and clinches.
Samm misses with a punch to the body.
Samm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Samm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Samm misses with a wild combination.
Johnson wants to slow Samm down by chopping away at his legs.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Samm slips under a jab.
Samm takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samm shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Johnson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face as Samm controls the position.
Samm continues to stall.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Samm stalls from top position.
Johnson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Johnson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Samm decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Samm is just out of range.
Johnson misses with an uppercut. Samm saw that one coming.
Johnson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Samm.
Johnson gets caught napping as Samm dives in and scores a takedown. Johnson manages to retain guard.
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Samm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Samm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Samm on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Samm tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samm wants to get back to full guard.
Samm is working hard here to advance position.
Samm is concentrating on defense, preventing Johnson from advancing position.
Samm is trying to control but can't.
Johnson wants to take a breather but Samm is having none of it.
Samm is trying is best to control the position here.
Johnson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Samm actively working from the bottom here.
Samm knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Johnson prevents Samm from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucifer Samm dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George Johnson's cut.
That's time! Samm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samm ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson dives in for a single leg takedown but Samm sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Samm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Johnson misses the target.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Samm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Samm cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Samm keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Samm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samm swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samm misses with a double jab.
Johnson blocks a head kick by Samm.
Samm lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Johnson backs up against the cage.
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!
Samm dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Samm uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Samm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson wants to slow Samm down by chopping away at his legs.
Samm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson tests Samm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Samm avoids a punch combination nicely.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That kick from Samm tenderised Johnson's leg. Johnson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnson tries to bum rush Samm with a series of wild strikes but Samm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson looks to land a body kick but Samm moved away.
Samm throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Samm moves away and avoids it.
Johnson throws a hook but Samm avoids it easily.
Samm is looking for a counter combo.
Samm gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Samm throws an elbow but misses.
Samm lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Samm lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Samm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Johnson avoids it.
Lucifer Samm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to force a seperation but Samm has the dominant position.
Samm lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Samm throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Samm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws the left hand but Samm avoids the punch easily.
Johnson throws a leg kick but Samm checks it.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Samm gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samm putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Johnson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Samm lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Samm pulls his leg out and moves away.
Samm throws a nice head kick!
Some wild striking there from Samm.
George Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samm's corner calls for a 1-2. Samm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a leg kick
and Samm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson shoots in for a double leg but Samm sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lucifer Samm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Johnson.
Samm misses with a low kick.
Johnson punishes Samm's body with a nice straight punch.
Samm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samm misses with the combination.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Samm moves away.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown but Samm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Johnson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Johnson gets tackled into the cage by Samm. Samm maintains the clinch.
Samm throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Samm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lucifer Samm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Samm 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lucifer Samm!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between I Am Terrible (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with I Am Terrible's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I Am Terrible!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terrible is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Johnson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Terrible is fending him off so far but Johnson persists. Nope, Terrible circles away and we're back to standing.
Terrible defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Terrible is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Johnson.
Johnson's coach down at ICON TOP TEAM was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Terrible is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Terrible clinches.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terrible lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Terrible gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Terrible walks away with a smile on his face. Johnson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
I Am Terrible has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Johnson.
Johnson misses with a takedown attempt - Terrible sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Terrible darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terrible lands a nice elbow.
Johnson tries to pull guard but Terrible holds him up against the cage and eventually Johnson drops back down to his feet.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Terrible.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Terrible to keep the fight standing.
Terrible gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Johnson takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Anthony Johnson has been cut.
Terrible lands an elbow just above Johnson 's eye.
Terrible lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Johnson in his tracks for a moment.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Johnson pulls guard effortlessly.
Terrible is looking to stand up but Johnson won't let him.
Johnson is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Terrible frees his head nicely. Oh but Johnson has switched to an armbar! Terrible is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Anthony Johnson!
A relieved looking Anthony Johnson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pollo Tropical (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Evan Zoplias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zoplias is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ABC-Jackson 5. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Granite chin |
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pollo Tropical!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Evan Zoplias!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tropical jabs Zoplias to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tropical keeps the fight on the outside.
Tropical scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zoplias in his tracks.
Tropical avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Zoplias manages to avoid it.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tropical cracks a nice hook into Zoplias's ribs.
A cross from Tropical lands.
Zoplias tries to clinch there but Tropical circles away.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Zoplias manages to avoid it.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Tropical moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoplias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Tropical moves away
and Tropical counters with a straight right hand.
Zoplias has managed to clinch.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoplias backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoplias blocks the elbow strike.
Tropical has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Tropical on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopliass head.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tropical cracks Zoplias with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoplias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopliass head.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tropical throws an elbow but misses.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tropical.
Zoplias told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zoplias's defenses.
It looks like Evan Zoplias has been cut.
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zoplias's defenses.
Zoplias lands a right hand.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical pushes Zoplias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tropical creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical pushes Zoplias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tropical pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tropical tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zoplias is able to avoid easily.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Tropical is having none of it.
Tropical scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoplias rushes Tropical and presses him up against the cage.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Zoplias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tropical throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Tropical lands with a left to the head.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoplias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tropical lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tropical takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Tropical trying to stall but Zoplias improves his position.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical presses Zoplias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Zoplias looks winded!
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical gets through Zoplias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Tropical.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Zoplias shrugs off.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike.
Zoplias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Zoplias on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Tropical breaks from the clinch.
Tropical lands a jab to the nose.
Tropical drops Zoplias with a huge uppercut! Zoplias drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tropical is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alen Zalac (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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210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alen Zalac!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeSilva counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by DeSilva.
DeSilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Zalac is retaining full guard.
DeSilva drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and DeSilva jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zalac can't keep his opponent in guard - DeSilva advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
DeSilva is figuring out what he wants to do next.
DeSilva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zalac knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSilva is looking to advance position but Zalac won't allow it.
DeSilva keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSilva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zalac has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeSilva is looking for a kimura but Zalac is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for DeSilva to get the leverage.
DeSilva trying to control the pace.
DeSilva wants to pass the guard but Zalac is defending well.
DeSilva is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSilva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zalac told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
DeSilva looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
DeSilva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
DeSilva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DeSilva tries to pass to full mount but Zalac defends it.
DeSilva is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zalac is trying to stand up here but DeSilva is controlling him well.
DeSilva is working for a submission of some sort.
DeSilva is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSilva swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joao Pedro Mauricio DeSilva!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joey Karate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quintus Octavian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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208 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joey Karate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Quintus Octavian!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karate takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've been told by Karate's head coaches at mickeyharts the greatest that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Karate lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Octavian circles away quickly and effectively.
Karate throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Karate gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Karate misses with a punch on the inside.
Octavian jumps into guard, dragging Karate to the mat.
Karate has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Octavian to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Karate is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Octavian pulls down on the head and he's put Karate to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Quintus Octavian!
Post fight, Quintus Octavian stared into the camera and said 'Lofmark is a bum, Johnson is a lucky prick.'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Lofmark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Ryan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ryan has chosen The Animals - House of the Rising Sun as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonas Lofmark!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jimmy Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lofmark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Jonas Lofmark has been cut.
Ryan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lofmark.
Ryan has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lofmark is landing a low percentage of strikes.
A big left from Lofmark misses.
Lofmark cracks Ryan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ryan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lofmark on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lofmark looks to throw the jab but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ryan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lofmark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lofmark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ryan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lofmark at a distance.
Lofmark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ryan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lofmark is in Ryan's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lofmark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lofmark is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lofmark postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lofmark is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ryan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lofmark preventing the sweep.
Ryan keeping moving, preventing Lofmark from controlling successfully.
Lofmark trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lofmark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lofmark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ryan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lofmark connects with a couple of short punches.
Lofmark missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ryan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ryan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lofmark wants to control from the top but Ryan keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lofmark looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ryan lands with a good body shot.
Ryan throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Ryan misses.
Ryan motions for Lofmark to come forward. Ryan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lofmark or perhaps it was just good defense by Ryan, which made it look bad.
Ryan wants to clinch.
Lofmark swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan jabs at Lofmark's body.
Jimmy Ryan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lofmark uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ryan.
Lofmark ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lofmark slips a jab from Ryan.
Ryan lands a nice looking body shot.
Ryan lands a jab to Lofmark's midsection.
Lofmark misses with a straight right.
Lofmark throws an off balance right hand
and Ryan counters with a straight right hand.
Lofmark takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryan misses with a right hand
and Lofmark counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice shot lands for Ryan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws a leg kick which misses Lofmark's front leg but catches the back leg as Lofmark tries to avoid it.
Ryan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryan tries to clinch but Lofmark moves out of range.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Jimmy Ryan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lofmark manages to avoid it.
Lofmark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ryan.
Ryan throws a right and a left that Lofmark avoids nicely.
Ryan throws an overhand right that lands on Lofmark's shoulder, as Lofmark tries to avoid the shot.
Ryan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lofmark. Ryan does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Ryan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonas Lofmark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lofmark takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Lofmark jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ryan looks to land a right hand but Lofmark moved out of range.
Lofmark throws a body shot but no joy.
Lofmark scores with a three punch combo!
Ryan is rocked!
Lofmark finds Ryan's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ryan flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Lofmark lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ryan will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Lofmark!
Jonas Lofmark retains his light heavyweight title!
In defeat, Jimmy Ryan stepped up to the mic, saying 'It was an honour to fight you, Jonas. Congrats '.
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