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AVKT 6: Hanma - Castiana PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Leighton (ranked 5281 p4p, 5543 weight class) and Jeffrey Franklin (ranked 484 p4p, 492 weight class). Leighton's entrance music is Bulls on Parade. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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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 Helsinki, Gregory Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeffrey Franklin !
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Leighton or perhaps it was just good defense by Franklin , which made it look bad.
Franklin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Leighton kicks off Franklin and gets to his feet.
Leighton could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Franklin sprawls well. Franklin wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Leighton gets slowly back to his feet.
Leighton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Leighton showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leighton controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franklin has hold of Leighton's hands but Leighton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Leighton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Franklin !
Leighton content just to control the position here.
Leighton has control of Franklin 's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Franklin regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leighton is landing with some decent strikes but Franklin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Franklin is trying to reverse the position but instead Leighton has taken his back - oops!
Leighton scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
 It looks like Jeffrey Franklin has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leighton working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Franklin is doing well to defend. Leighton seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Franklin is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gregory Leighton!
Gregory Leighton decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Chimaev (ranked 5601 p4p, 3892 weight class) and Magnus Forsberg (ranked 535 p4p, 471 weight class). Magnus Forsberg will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Khamzat Chimaev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Forsberg!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Forsberg as Chimaev shoots in.
Chimaev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chimaev shoots for a double leg takedown but Forsberg sprawls well. He's pushed Chimaev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Forsberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Chimaev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Forsberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chimaev.
Forsberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Chimaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Forsberg jabs at Chimaev's body.
Chimaev is breathing heavily.
Chimaev gets a clinch.
Chimaev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chimaev lands with a right to the head.
Forsberg is pressed up against the cage. Chimaev has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Forsberg down to the mat. Forsberg avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Khamzat Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chimaev with a poor takedown
and Forsberg counters with a nice uppercut.
Chimaev needs to keep his hands up - Forsberg had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forsberg lands with a cross.
Chimaev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forsberg lands a head shot.
Forsberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Forsberg scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chimaev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 Chimaev is rocked!
Forsberg works Chimaev's body with a nice hook.
Oh Chimaev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Forsberg cracks Chimaev with a left hook right on the temple and Chimaev goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Forsberg lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Chimaev is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Forsberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ming Quan (ranked 4074 p4p, 5310 weight class) and Gregor Frieberg (ranked 486 p4p, 524 weight class). Quan comes to the cage accompanied by Flash - Queen. Gregor Frieberg looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Good wrestling
Brawler
Very strong |
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Brawler
Determined |
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ming Quan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gregor Frieberg!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quan clinches up against the cage.
Quan wants a takedown.
Quan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Frieberg is trying to keep an underhook but Quan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Frieberg trying to control from the bottom.
Frieberg looks winded!
Frieberg taking some punishment here, with Quan in his half guard.
Quan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Quan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quan working over Frieberg with some ground and pound. Frieberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Quan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
 Frieberg is rocked!
Quan trying to control the pace.
Frieberg is still in real trouble! Can Quan finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Frieberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quan slips a nice elbow through Frieberg's hands, connecting with Frieberg's forehead.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quan in particular looking to stall.
Quan lands a big elbow - Frieberg is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Quan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ming Quan!
A relieved looking Ming Quan 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Barboza (ranked 3893 p4p, 5952 weight class) and Tito Vicenzo (ranked 472 p4p, 553 weight class). Vicenzo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: ZOKINGDOG. Tito Vicenzo has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Leo Barboza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Vicenzo!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicenzo throws a right hand that Barboza ducks under and follows up with a left that Barboza also avoids with ease.
Vicenzo misses with the combination.
Barboza throws a nice looking combination but Vicenzo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oooooh!!! Vicenzo has knocked Barboza down with a huge combo! Vicenzo steps away and waves a wobbly Barboza back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Barboza is rocked!
 It looks like Leo Barboza has been cut.
Vicenzo fails to land with a series of punches.
Oh Barboza is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barboza throws a sloppy head kick and Vicenzo moves out of range easily.
Vicenzo grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Barboza takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Vicenzo cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tito Vicenzo!
Tito Vicenzo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shadow Realm NYC logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Elberto Miguel Corona White (ranked 4643 p4p, 3584 weight class) and Teddy Greenburg (ranked 434 p4p, 357 weight class). Elberto Miguel Corona White has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Elberto Miguel Corona White!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Teddy Greenburg!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
White motions for Greenburg to come forward. White throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Greenburg throws an overhand right that lands on White's shoulder, as White tries to avoid the shot.
White misses with a combination
and Greenburg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
White throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Greenburg.
Greenburg throws a nice looking combination but White bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice jab there from Greenburg.
It looks like Elberto Miguel Corona White has been cut.
Greenburg thuds a left hand into White's body.
White definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Greenburg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White doesn't seem bothered though.
White is breathing heavily.
Greenburg lands a big right hook! White looks hurt but is still standing! Greenburg lands a left jab and another right hook! This time White falls down and Greenburg dives in with a huge hammer fist! White's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Greenburg runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Teddy Greenburg!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Cunningham (ranked 2794 p4p, 5692 weight class) and John Studd (ranked 288 p4p, 496 weight class). John Studd 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Dennis Cunningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, John Studd!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Studd.
It looked like Cunningham wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Studd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Studd needs to keep his hands up - Cunningham had a free shot at his head there.
Studd with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cunningham counters with a single leg into guard. Studd didn't expect that.
Cunningham postures up.
Studd is looking to stand up but Cunningham isn't so interested in that idea.
Cunningham controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Studd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cunningham is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cunningham stays in close to Studd's body and controls the position.
Studd working for a triangle but Cunningham defends it easily.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Cunningham lands a couple of digs.
Cunningham lands a couple of elbows.
Cunningham with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cunningham controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cunningham 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Studd looking for a sweep. Not yet Studd, not yet.
Cunningham showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cunningham stops Studd from standing up.
Studd is trying to hold Cunningham in close to prevent damage but Cunningham has managed to pass into half guard.
Cunningham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
It looks like John Studd has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cunningham working over Studd with some ground and pound. Studd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Studd wants to control but Cunningham is keeping busy.
Cunningham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cunningham sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Studd is looking for a sweep. Cunningham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cunningham scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cunningham with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Cunningham lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cunningham looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Studd looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ground and pound from Cunningham.
Cunningham working the head and body with strikes.
Studd is rocked!
Cunningham performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cunningham working over Studd with some ground and pound. Studd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Studd is still in real trouble! Can Cunningham finish him?
Cunningham looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cunningham winds up and cracks Studd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cunningham takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dennis Cunningham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Studd's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cunningham cracks Studd's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Studd slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Cunningham can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dennis Cunningham!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Walken (ranked 1992 p4p, 3574 weight class) and Dude Kafka (ranked 208 p4p, 355 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Walken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dude Kafka!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walken avoids the body shot from Kafka.
Walken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kafka sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Walken drops his hands momentarily and Kafka takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Alex Walken has been cut.
Walken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kafka.
Kafka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kafka scores with a decent looking hook.
Kafka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kafka walks into a left hand.
It looks like Dude Kafka has been cut.
Walken throws out a loose jab but Kafka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kafka let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kafka throws an off balance right hand
and Walken counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kafka thinking.
Kafka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Walken.
Walken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kafka.
Walken swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kafka throws a hook but Walken blocks it.
Kafka throws a hook but Walken blocks it.
Walken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kafka misses with a hook
and Walken finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Kafka scores with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Walken.
Walken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kafka walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Walken drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kafka swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Walken's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dude Kafka!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fernand Legrand (ranked 2691 p4p, 2367 weight class) and Marshall Praust (ranked 351 p4p, 315 weight class). Marshall Praust has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fernand Legrand'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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fernand Legrand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marshall Praust!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legrand.
Legrand shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Praust wants to improve his position but Legrand is controlling well.
Legrand wants to take a breather but Praust is having none of it.
Praust is trying to control but can't.
Legrand sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Praust defending well though.
Legrand is stalling here. Praust is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Legrand seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Praust has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Praust tries to advance to mount but Legrand denies him.
Legrand taking a bit of punishment here - Praust scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand is trying to improve his position.
Praust throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Legrand tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Praust wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Praust is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Legrand is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Legrand's coaches at Thunder Gym 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.
Legrand dodges the ground and pound from Praust.
Praust has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
My spies in LA Fitness inform me that Praust has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Praust avoids the attempt from Legrand to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praust can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Legrand is looking to escape.
Praust controlling from mount.
Legrand is in a horrible position here. Praust smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Praust prevents Legrand from getting the reversal.
Praust lands a heavy elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legrand really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Praust avoids the attempt from Legrand to control.
Legrand wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Praust punishing his opponent with strikes.
Legrand slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Legrand on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Legrand trying to hold on to Praust's head to control him but Praust postures up.
Legrand wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Praust winds up and cracks Legrand with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Legrand wants to get back to full guard.
Praust is trying to control the action in half guard but Legrand is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Legrand wants to control but Praust is keeping busy.
Nice strikes from Praust there.
Legrand is trying to get back to full guard.
Legrand is refusing to be controlled, as Praust sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Legrand tries to get to full guard but Praust has control of the leg.
Legrand holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Praust lands with a thumping leg kick.
Praust tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Legrand was well out of range. Poor timing from Praust.
Legrand defending well as Praust loads up on a big left hand.
Legrand bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Legrand shoots for a takedown but Praust saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Praust lands a body shot.
Praust feints and as Legrand raises his hands in defense, Praust changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Praust is standing up over Legrand. Legrand looks to escape but Praust dives into side control.
Legrand tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Praust trying to control the position but Legrand is working away.
Praust has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Praust lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Legrand down.
Legrand is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand wants to get back to full guard.
Legrand is working hard here to advance position.
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. Praust connects with a nice short shot to Legrand's temple.
Legrand tries to kick Praust off but Praust keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Praust is looking to take a break and control but Legrand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Legrand knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Praust on the ground.
Praust is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Legrand is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marshall Praust has got the better of the ground game so far.
Legrand pushes Praust off looking to stand but Praust dives back in and keeps control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Praust lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Praust controlling the pace.
Legrand is looking to improve his position.
Praust is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Praust seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Praust winds up and cracks Legrand with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Legrand is trying to maintain the position but Praust is very close to passing his half guard.
Legrand taking some punishment here, with Praust in his half guard.
Legrand wants to improve his position but Praust is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praust drops an elbow to the side of Legrand's head.
Praust moves nicely into side control.
Praust moves into full mount!
Praust punishing his opponent with strikes.
Legrand is looking to improve his position but Praust isn't that keen on the idea.
Praust looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Praust trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Praust has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Praust with shots to the head and body - Legrand looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Legrand is trying desperately to improve position.
Legrand wants to hold on but Praust pushes him away.
Praust controlling from the full mount.
Legrand working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Praust working the ground and pound effectively.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Praust.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Praust 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Praust closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Praust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working.
Legrand wants to get back to his feet.
Legrand is not content to let Praust control the position.
Legrand is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Praust wants to lay and pray for a moment but Legrand keeps working.
Legrand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legrand takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Legrand is looking for a sweep.
Legrand is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Legrand is looking to reverse the position.
Praust trying to control the action but Legrand is working from the bottom.
Praust creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
A control attempt from Legrand but he's now mounted!
Marshall Praust is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Praust landing strikes from the mount and Legrand is in trouble!
Legrand is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Praust lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Praust cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Legrand is in a horrible position here. Praust smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Praust is landing with some decent strikes but Legrand is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
You get the feeling that Legrand really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Praust landing strikes, looking to finish!
Legrand working to try and regain half guard.
Praust lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Praust takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Praust connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Praust with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Legrand is working to get back to half guard.
Praust is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Legrand is surviving well by controlling Praust's body position as best he can.
Legrand is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Praust connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Legrand is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Praust lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Legrand hang on?
Praust trying to control but Legrand is having none of it.
Legrand can't escape the position.
Legrand wants to control but Praust is having none of it.
Legrand is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fernand Legrand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Praust controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Praust comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Praust 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marshall Praust!
A very excited looking Marshall Praust made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranganathan Iyer (ranked 2991 p4p, 1822 weight class) and Jason Voorhees (ranked 390 p4p, 194 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ranganathan Iyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Voorhees!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voorhees throws a shot from downtown. Iyer moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Iyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Voorhees fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Voorhees throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Iyer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Iyer manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Voorhees on his heels. He'll look to pass Voorhees's guard now, I'm sure.
Voorhees uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Voorhees's coach down at Hilo Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Voorhees's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Iyer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Voorhees just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voorhees throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Iyer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Good shot there by Voorhees.
A decent looking cross lands there for Voorhees.
Jason Voorhees seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iyer throws a sloppy head kick and Voorhees moves out of range easily.
Voorhees lands with a nice body punch.
Voorhees misses with an uppercut. Iyer saw that one coming.
We've been told by Iyer's head coaches at Special Ops N7 Training that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Iyer ducks right into an uppercut from Voorhees.
Iyer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Voorhees is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iyer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Voorhees connects with a body shot that sends Iyer's belly button to the back.
BOOM! Voorhees lands a beautiful left hook that drops Iyer. Iyer tries to recover but Voorhees is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Iyer lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Voorhees!
Jason Voorhees thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Castiana (ranked 2773 p4p, 1484 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 361 p4p, 215 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Castiana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castiana momentarily.
Castiana shoots in for a takedown but Hanma shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Castiana has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanma finds it's way round the side to connect with Castiana's head.
Castiana looks to land a right hand but Hanma moved out of range.
Castiana gets caught napping as Hanma dives in and scores a takedown. Castiana manages to retain guard.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma passes Castiana's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanma looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Castiana wants to get back to full guard.
Hanma trying to control the action but Castiana is working from the bottom.
Castiana wants to get back to full guard.
Castiana is staying active underneath Hanma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Castiana works his way to full guard. Good work.
Castiana keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Castiana throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Castiana keeps moving.
Castiana definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Castiana blocks nicely.
Hanma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hanma working some strikes from top position.
Hanma postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hanma passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanma has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Castiana!
Hanma is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hanma has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanma working for a guillotine from mount but Castiana is in no mood to give up.
Hanma scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Castiana?
Hanma controlling from the full mount.
Hanma has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Roosters Coop. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Castiana defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hanma.
Hanma looking to control but Castiana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanma throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Castiana is in all sorts of trouble here.
Castiana is squirming around, avoiding Hanma's attempts to control the action.
Castiana tries to hold on but Hanma postures up.
Castiana is in all sorts of trouble here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Castiana regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Castiana wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma seems to be working for a kimura but Castiana defends the submission attempt.
Hanma is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Castiana defends it well.
Castiana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanma passes to side control.
Castiana is trying to improve his position.
Hanma tries to advance to mount but Castiana denies him.
Hanma postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castiana struggling a bit here.
Castiana is looking for a sweep.
Castiana gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Castiana is looking to improve his position.
Castiana manages to get to full guard.
Hanma with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castiana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanma stopping the sweep attempt from Castiana.
Hanma postures up in Castiana's guard and throws a big left but Castiana blocks it.
Hanma advances position into side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hanma lands a glancing blow to the side of Castiana's head.
Hanma has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Castiana.
Hanma wants the takedown. Castiana is fighting it off but Hanma persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Castiana's guard against the cage.
Hanma stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Castiana swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Castiana controls Hanma momentarily but Hanma frees himself.
Hanma trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hanma throwing strikes from guard but Castiana blocks nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma advances position into side control!
Hanma wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Castiana, who protects the arm well.
Hanma postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Castiana is looking to regain half guard here but Hanma keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanma advances to mount.
Castiana holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Hanma tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Hanma has hold of Castiana's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Castiana manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hanma can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Castiana is looking to escape.
Castiana wants to control but Hanma is having none of it.
Hanma wants to control the pace but Castiana is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castiana regains half guard.
Hanma trying to control the action but Castiana is working from the bottom.
Castiana actively working from the bottom here.
Hanma is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Castiana doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanma.
Castiana wants to control but Hanma is keeping busy.
Hanma missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Castiana has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanma is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanma is trying to control the action in half guard but Castiana is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Castiana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanma wants to control from the top but Castiana keeps moving.
Hanma tries to free his leg and advance position but Castiana is retaining full guard.
Castiana can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanma advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hanma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hanma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Castiana actively working from the bottom here.
Hanma tries to pass the half guard into mount. Castiana knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanma wants to control but Castiana is keeping him busy.
Castiana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Castiana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanma.
Castiana is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanma seems to be working for a kimura but Castiana defends the submission attempt.
Hanma is working for a kimura but Castiana is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanma is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Castiana is staying active underneath Hanma, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanma passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Castiana!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baki Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hanma connects with a good right hand that stumbles Castiana. Castiana circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Castiana fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanma connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Castiana momentarily.
Castiana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanma scores with a jab to the jaw.
Castiana gets a takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Castiana.
Hanma looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Castiana is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanma slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Castiana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanma is looking for a triangle but Castiana pushes his legs off easily.
Castiana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hanma throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Castiana with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Castiana trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanma manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Castiana keeping moving, preventing Hanma from controlling successfully.
Castiana pushes a forearm under Hanma's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Hanma is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Castiana!
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