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WXC 8: Gold Rush PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damon Stone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Tummins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stone comes to the cage accompanied by One Step Closer by Linkin Park. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damon Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Tummins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Stone fails with a takedown attempt.
Tummins is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tummins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tummins is trying to control but can't.
Tummins tries to get to full guard but Stone has control of the leg.
Tummins taking some punishment here, with Stone in his half guard.
Tummins throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Stone lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stone landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Stone there.
Stone slips a nice elbow through Tummins's hands, connecting with Tummins's forehead.
Stone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tummins trying to control but Stone postures up.
Stone working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tummins wants to get back to his feet.
Tummins looks gassed!
Stone working Tummins over with strikes.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stone lands a nice short elbow.
Stone prevents Tummins from standing back up.
Stone slips a nice elbow through Tummins's hands, connecting with Tummins's forehead.
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. Stone connects with a nice short shot to Tummins's temple.
Stone looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tummins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stone. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Stone working the head and body with strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tummins is in trouble now - Stone has advanced to mount!
Stone connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Stone scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Tummins?
Stone landing strikes from the mount.
Tummins is rocked!
Tummins taking shots to the head.
Tummins is still in real trouble! Can Stone finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Stone! Tummins is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Damon Stone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Grappler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by Darude - Sandstorm . Derek Walker has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Brawler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Derek Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Grappler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a head kick but Grappler moves out of range.
Grappler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Grappler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Walker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Grappler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Grappler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Walker holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Grappler wants to free his trapped foot but Walker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Walker looking for submissions off his back.
Grappler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Grappler is looking to take a break and control but Walker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Walker trying to control here.
Walker misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappler stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
Grappler wants to pass the guard but Walker is defending well.
Walker tries to roll over but Grappler keeps him under control.
Grappler controlling the action here.
Grappler wants to stand up but Walker has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Walker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Walker tries to strike from the bottom.
Walker keeping moving, preventing Grappler from controlling successfully.
Grappler looking to sit in guard and control but Walker gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Grappler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Walker chips away with some ground and pound.
Grappler controls Walker momentarily but Walker frees himself.
Grappler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Walker wants to get up but he can't break Grappler's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Grappler avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Grappler working a defensive guard here.
Walker working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Grappler's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walker trying to control the position from guard on top but Grappler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Walker is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Grappler is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Grappler has escaped and now he's on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike Grappler will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Walker scores with a head kick.
It looks like Mike Grappler has been cut.
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Grappler feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Grappler postures up.
Grappler slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Walker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grappler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
Grappler trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Mike Grappler hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Walker lands a nice looking body kick.
Walker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Grappler, pushing him back against the cage.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
and Grappler counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grappler is breathing heavily.
Grappler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walker is keeping the position for now.
Walker wants to stand up but Grappler is controlling him.
Grappler trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
Grappler throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Walker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grappler trying to stand up but can't free himself from Walker's guard.
Grappler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Walker looking for a sweep. Not yet Walker, not yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Walker changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grappler tries to avoid it but Walker manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grappler to the ground. Grappler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Walker. No joy for Grappler on that attempt.
Grappler has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Walker.
Walker scores with a head kick.
Walker with a poor takedown
and Grappler counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Grappler.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Derek Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walker is defended easily by Grappler.
Grappler decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker kicks Grappler off and gets back to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Walker.
Grappler instigates a clinch.
Walker controlling the action here for a moment.
Walker looking to slow down the pace here.
Walker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Walker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Walker with a lazy takedown attempt
so Grappler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grappler trying to control but Walker is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Derek Walker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Grappler's cut.
That's time! Walker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Walker gets a clinch.
Walker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grappler stuffs the takedown.
Grappler shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a nice low kick that buckles Grappler's knee momentarily.
Walker shoots in and bounces Grappler off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Grappler keeping moving, preventing Walker from controlling successfully.
Walker passes Grappler's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Grappler can do anything to dispel that myth.
Walker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Grappler is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derek Walker!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gabriel Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BA Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gabriel Santana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, BA Evans!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana dives in and grabs Evans's left leg, looking for a takedown. Evans pushes down on Santana's head and hops out.
Santana takes one to the chin there.
Santana throws a series of punches but Evans avoids them all with ease.
Evans cracks Santana with an open hand slap.
It looks like Gabriel Santana has been cut.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Santana.
Santana throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Evans.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santana manages to avoid it.
Evans lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santana stuns Evans with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Santana closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Evans quickly recovers to half guard.
Santana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Santana misses with a head shot. Evans uses the momentum to regain guard.
Santana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santana is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santana postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Santana throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Evans lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Santana!
Santana is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Santana is working hard here to advance position.
Evans is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Evans wants to finish this one by submission but Santana is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Evans.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana is trying to escape the mount.
Evans looks gassed!
Santana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santana is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Santana is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santana is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
BA Evans dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Santana's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Evans has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Santana looks for a takedown but Evans sprawls well.
Santana changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Evans tries to avoid it but Santana manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Evans to the ground. Evans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Santana stalks Evans and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Evans's face. Evans staggers backwards, shaken.
Santana throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santana closes this distance looking for a takedown but Evans circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big right from Evans misses.
Santana steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Evans is breathing heavily.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Evans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Santana.
Santana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Evans.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
Santana loads up on a big right hand but Evans slips the punch.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab from Evans misses.
Santana tries to score a power double leg takedown but Evans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Santana somewhat.
Evans takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Evans ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Santana moves away.
Santana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Evans as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Good standup being displayed there by Evans as he connects with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans 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.
Evans throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Evans swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Evans scores with a decent looking hook.
Evans throws a body punch but Santana moves out of range.
Santana plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gabriel Santana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Santana fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santana shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Evans but Evans pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Santana!
A head kick misses from Santana.
Santana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Santana is in Evans's guard.
Santana postures up in Evans's guard and throws a big left but Evans blocks it.
Santana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Santana distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Santana postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Santana postures up and lands a big shot to Evans's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana throws a big right hand that misses.
Evans utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santana landing with the ground and pound.
Santana scoring with some ground and pound.
Santana keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Evans's head.
Santana working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Evans trying to strike off his back.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Evans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santana is one step ahead there.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Santana dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gabriel Santana's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Santana connects with a high kick.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but Evans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Santana misses with a head kick.
Santana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Santana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santana fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gabriel Santana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Evans avoids the head kick by Santana.
Santana takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice sprawl there from Evans as Santana shoots in.
A head kick misses from Santana.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Evans.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Santana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Evans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Santana is looking to work some ground and pound but Evans has wrist control.
Santana distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Santana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Santana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Evans works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santana distracts Evans with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Evans preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Santana is working Evans over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Santana in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Santana with a nice head shot there.
Santana throws a strike but Evans rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santana working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Evans.
Santana knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Evans on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santana has his foot on Evans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Evans works his way back into a safe position though.
Santana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Evans gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Santana has his feet on Evans's thighs here. He's pushed Evans off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Evans screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gabriel Santana!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tay Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langford's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Fight Song. The crowd seem to be enjoying Smith's choice of entrance music: Let It Rock. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
7 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evan Langford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tay Smith!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith looks to land a combination but Langford avoids it well.
Langford slips a jab and a cross from Smith.
Smith scores with a nice strike.
Langford shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Smith sprawls well. Smith wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Langford gets slowly back to his feet.
Langford throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Langford off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Langford shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Langford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Langford checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Left hook, right uppercut from Smith.
Jab from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
No joy there for Smith, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith scores with a one two! Langford had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Langford is defended easily by Smith.
Langford shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Langford, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Langford is breathing heavily.
Langford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smith scores with a nice head shot.
Langford will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Smith.
Smith lands with a big right hook that stumbles Langford - he's out on his feet here! Smith follows up with another monster hook that separates Langford from consciousness! Langford falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Smith stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tay Smith!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Mercier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Submiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Joe Submiss has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dexter Mercier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Submiss!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Submiss throws a hook but Mercier avoids it easily.
No joy there for Mercier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Submiss throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Submiss misses the target.
Mercier lands a nice looking body shot.
Mercier drops Submiss with a left and a right! Oh, Submiss is hurt - Mercier dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Joe Submiss has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercier is putting a hurting on Submiss here, landing some big shots from side control.
Submiss is rocked!
Submiss looks gassed!
Mercier lands a huge shot from side control! Submiss is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dexter Mercier!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Puncher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sabastian Carter (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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Puncher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sabastian Carter!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puncher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Carter looks to score with a jab to the body but Puncher is just out of range.
Puncher is looking to clinch but Carter is avoiding it.
Carter stuns Puncher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Puncher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Puncher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No joy there for Puncher, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter misses with a straight left.
Puncher tries to close the distance and clinch up but Carter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Carter throws a body punch but Puncher moves out of range.
Carter pushes Puncher up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Carter.
Puncher is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Carter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Carter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Carter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Puncher's face.
It looks like Joe Puncher has been cut.
A short right from Carter on the inside.
Carter with a knee to the head.
Carter lands a knee to the head.
Carter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Carter.
Carter landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Carter obliges.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section. Puncher lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Carter lands a left hand.
Carter scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Carter.
Carter lands with a left to the head.
Puncher is rocked!
Carter pushes Puncher back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Puncher is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Carter scores with a shoulder strike.
Carter gets through Puncher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Carter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Puncher.
A knee to the head by Carter.
Puncher takes a knee right on the jaw!
Puncher tries to pull guard but Carter won't allow it.
Carter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Puncher backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Carter creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Puncher with a big uppercut! Puncher tries to clinch up but Carter pushes him back against the cage and lands another moster strike that crumples Puncher to the mat! Puncher covers up and Carter unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sabastian Carter! Sabastian Carter retains his welterweight title!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ae Firmeza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Royce Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Firmeza comes to the cage accompanied by not afraid. Gracie has chosen Someone's About to Bleed as his entrance music. Royce Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ae Firmeza!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Royce Gracie!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Firmeza shoots for a takedown but Gracie saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firmeza manages to avoid it.
Gracie scores with a body shot.
Firmeza takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gracie stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gracie wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Firmeza manages to avoid it.
A jab from Gracie does it's job there.
Gracie grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Firmeza takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Gracie cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Royce Gracie! Royce Gracie retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Moxon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fritz Gouda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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194 lbs
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Moxon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fritz Gouda!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gouda tries to clinch up but Moxon circles away and keeps his distance.
Gouda tries to clinch but Moxon is having none of it.
Moxon misses the shot to the body.
Moxon keeps the fight on the outside.
Gouda walks into a jab.
Gouda moves into the clinch.
Gouda misses with a knee strike.
Moxon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gouda pulls his leg out and moves away.
Gouda clinches up against the cage.
Gouda drags the fight down to the ground.
Moxon throwing strikes from guard but Gouda blocks nicely.
Moxon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moxon trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Gouda manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Moxon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gouda is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouda is posturing up here but Moxon has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Gouda tries to roll out but it's too tight and Gouda has to tap! Slick submission there by Moxon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jonathan Moxon!
Jonathan Moxon is the new middleweight champion!
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