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BFC 10: Petrenko vs Kong PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakoni Awahalla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nickolas Bryant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Nickolas Bryant enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anakoni Awahalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nickolas Bryant!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Awahalla lands a nice hook to Bryant's body. Bryant takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Awahalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bryant tries to clinch up but Awahalla circles away and keeps his distance.
Awahalla clinches up against the cage.
Awahalla fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Awahalla tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anakoni Awahalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Awahalla is trying to maintain a safe position but Bryant gets an underhook and turns Awahalla into the cage.
Awahalla wants a takedown.
Bryant is trying to break free.
Awahalla wants a takedown but no success here.
Awahalla is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bryant pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Awahalla connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Nickolas Bryant has been cut.
Awahalla will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bryant up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awahalla keeps control of Bryant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Awahalla has had enough of the clinch but Bryant keeps him there for the moment.
Awahalla tries to pull guard but Bryant won't allow it.
Awahalla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bryant just stands there and leans against the cage.
Awahalla tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bryant just stands there and leans against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Awahalla can't get the takedown.
Awahalla goes for a takedown attempt but Bryant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bryant swats away the attempt to clinch by Awahalla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Awahalla tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bryant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Awahalla tries to clinch up.
Bryant is looking to clinch but Awahalla is avoiding it.
Bryant blocks a head kick by Awahalla.
Bryant tries to clinch there but Awahalla circles away.
Awahalla misses with a wild body shot.
Awahalla tries to clinch but Bryant moves away
and Bryant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Awahalla will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Awahalla avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bryant throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Awahalla works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Awahalla wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is working Awahalla over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Awahalla is breathing heavily.
Bryant working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bryant gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bryant rushes Awahalla and presses him up against the cage.
Bryant breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bryant scores with a nice right hand.
Awahalla tries for a takedown but Bryant circles away easily
and Bryant counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bryant keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant lands with a punch from half guard.
Awahalla is trying to get back to full guard.
Bryant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant drops an elbow to the side of Awahalla's head.
Well, if Bryant is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bryant working Awahalla over with strikes.
Bryant scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bryant working over Awahalla with some ground and pound. Awahalla looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Bryant.
Bryant winds up and cracks Awahalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant slows the pace down in half guard.
Awahalla taking some punishment here, with Bryant in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Bryant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nickolas Bryant's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bryant gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice strikes from Bryant there.
Bryant has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Awahalla is refusing to be controlled, as Bryant sits in half guard.
Bryant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryant seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bryant is working for a submission of some sort.
Bryant content to control rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Awahalla actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Awahalla is looking for a sweep. Bryant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Awahalla is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bryant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bryant winds up and cracks Awahalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bryant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Awahalla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bryant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bryant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant is nestled in close to Awahalla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bryant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryant is looking for a kimura but Awahalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryant to get the leverage.
Bryant 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.
Bryant scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bryant is working for a kimura but Awahalla is defending it quite comfortably.
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. Bryant connects with a nice short shot to Awahalla's temple.
Bryant seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bryant stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working the head and body with strikes.
Bryant winds up and cracks Awahalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ground and pound from Bryant.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bryant working Awahalla over with strikes.
Bryant is nestled in close to Awahalla, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Awahalla trying to control here.
Bryant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryant decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Anakoni Awahalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Awahalla misses with a takedown attempt
and Bryant counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bryant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bryant cracks Awahalla with a solid left hand.
Bryant stands and throws Awahalla's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Bryant working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nickolas Bryant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nickolas Bryant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes 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.
Bryant closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bryant is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Awahalla's hands, connecting with Awahalla's forehead.
Awahalla wants to control but Bryant is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bryant slips a nice elbow through Awahalla's hands, connecting with Awahalla's forehead.
Bryant sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Bryant looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bryant 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bryant is trying to control the action in half guard but Awahalla is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bryant looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Awahalla with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bryant lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bryant is looking for a kimura but Awahalla is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bryant to get the leverage.
Bryant lands with a punch from half guard.
Bryant is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Awahalla is looking to control Bryant's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Awahalla avoid being mounted?
Bryant takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bryant winds up and cracks Awahalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bryant seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Awahalla is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Nickolas Bryant!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kiyoshi Yamada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Hammerston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yamada's entrance music is Turnt Up - Travis Porter. A fine choice. This should be a great matchup!
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166 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kiyoshi Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Hammerston!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamada throws a lazy right hand but Hammerston sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yamada loads up on a big right hand but Hammerston slips the punch.
Yamada swings for the body but Hammerston moves out of range.
Yamada throws a hook to the side of Hammerston's head but Hammerston sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Hammerston avoids the body shot from Yamada.
Yamada just misses with a punch to the body.
Yamada lands with a shot to the body.
Yamada throws a big shot that misses.
Hammerston shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Yamada pinned against the cage. Yamada gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamada misses with a wild combination.
Hammerston moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerston slips under a jab.
Yamada scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Scott Hammerston has been cut.
Yamada misses with a looping left.
Hammerston moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Hammerston slips a straight right by Yamada.
Yamada misses with a wild combination.
Hammerston moves out of range as Yamada strikes.
Yamada lands a slapping body shot.
Yamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hammerston slips under a jab.
Yamada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada cracks Hammerston with an open hand slap.
Yamada throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yamada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammerston manages to avoid it.
Hammerston shoots in but no luck this time.
Kiyoshi Yamada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamada digs a good hook to Hammerston's body.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerston moves away.
Hammerston on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hammerston looks gassed!
Yamada throws an overhand right that lands on Hammerston's shoulder, as Hammerston tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada misses with a straight left.
Yamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice uppercut there from Yamada.
Good shot there by Yamada.
Good standup being displayed there by Yamada as he connects with a hook.
Hammerston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamada as he jumps to the side.
Kiyoshi Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hammerston.
Yamada throws a hook but Hammerston blocks it.
Yamada scores with a nice head shot.
Yamada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hammerston is trying desperately to land a takedown but Yamada is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Hammerston.
Hammerston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada throws a right and a left that Hammerston avoids nicely.
Yamada lunges at Hammerston with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hammerston's hand.
Yamada misses with a hook. Hammerston ducked under it nicely.
Yamada cracks Hammerston with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yamada misses with a wild combination.
Hammerston scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hammerston passes to side control.
Hammerston tries for a kimura but Yamada is defending well.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hammerston wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yamada keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Yamada dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hammerston's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hammerston walks into a straight right hand from Yamada.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yamada rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hammerston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Yamada throws a series of strikes that have Hammerston backpedaling.
Hammerston moves away from the strike by Yamada.
Hammerston gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamada throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammerston.
Yamada swings for the body but Hammerston moves out of range.
Yamada misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerston closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamada circles away.
Hammerston shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamada as he jumps to the side.
Hammerston is breathing heavily.
Yamada misses with a looping right.
Hammerston slips under a jab.
Yamada misses with a hook.
Yamada lands with a nice combination. Hammerston backs away looking to recover.
Yamada looks to land a left hand but Hammerston moved out of range nicely.
Yamada waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Hammerston.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada missing with a left hand there. Hammerston was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Yamada lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Yamada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammerston.
Yamada throws a right hand that Hammerston ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammerston also avoids with ease.
Yamada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hammerston's head backwards.
Yamada misses with the combination.
Hammerston fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kiyoshi Yamada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scott Hammerston.
Hammerston slips under a jab.
Yamada throws a right hand that Hammerston ducks under and follows up with a left that Hammerston also avoids with ease.
Hammerston slips under a jab.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hammerston drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamada keeping full guard, as Hammerston tries to pass.
Hammerston is pushing down on Yamada's leg trying to pass to half guard. Yamada is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammerston has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hammerston works his way into side control.
Yamada is pushing Hammerston's head away, looking to escape. Hammerston manages to hold on to the position though.
Yamada dodges the ground and pound from Hammerston.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Hammerston throws an elbow but Yamada slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hammerston tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hammerston tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Yamada is trying to improve his position.
Hammerston is looking to take a break and control but Yamada is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kiyoshi Yamada dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Hammerston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yamada connects with a jab.
Hammerston slips a jab and a cross from Yamada.
Hammerston is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Yamada.
Yamada throws a jab when Hammerston was well out of range.
Hammerston is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Yamada misses the target.
Yamada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yamada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yamada jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada misses the shot to the body.
Yamada takes a swing at Hammerston's ribcage but misses.
Hammerston slips under a jab.
Yamada throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yamada throws a body punch but Hammerston moves out of range.
Yamada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yamada throws a hook but Hammerston avoids it easily.
Yamada throws a jab when Hammerston was well out of range.
Hammerston shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hammerston showed some decent athleticism there.
Hammerston has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammerston seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamada is defending against the submission attempts here by Hammerston.
Hammerston tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yamada knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yamada manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamada ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hammerston moves away.
Yamada lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice shot lands for Yamada.
That has opened up Scott Hammerston's cut even more.
Yamada moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kiyoshi Yamada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Yamada jabs at Hammerston's body.
Hammerston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamada.
Yamada lands with a nice body punch.
Yamada connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamada scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hammerston shoots in for a takedown but Yamada shows good takedown defense.
Hammerston has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yamada is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammerston.
Yamada swings for the body but Hammerston moves out of range.
Hammerston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamada.
Hammerston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yamada.
Yamada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yamada throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yamada misses with a looping right.
Scott Hammerston has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kiyoshi Yamada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Yamada misses the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiyoshi Yamada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yamada, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiyoshi Yamada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Tacular (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts comes to the cage accompanied by Aint no sunshine By DMX. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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212 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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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 Hilo, Tyler Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pat Tacular!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roberts lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Pat Tacular has been cut.
Tacular has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tacular stops a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Tacular wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tacular throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Robertss head.
Tacular fails to pull guard.
Roberts fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tacular wants to break free but Roberts has control.
Tacular is trying to break free.
Roberts keeps control of Tacular as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tacular is trying to break free.
Roberts can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Roberts. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tacular breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roberts will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tacular fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tacular lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Roberts sprawling to the canvas. Tacular follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Roberts hang on?
Roberts is rocked!
It looks like Tyler Roberts has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tacular lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Roberts! More strikes land and this one is all over! Tacular jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Tacular!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Arlovski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reinhard Galt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arlovski comes to the cage accompanied by Roy Jones - Can't be Touched. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Good kicks
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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, Andrei Arlovski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reinhard Galt!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galt looks to score with a jab to the body but Arlovski is just out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Arlovski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Galt - the referee stops the clock and Arlovski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Galt. Arlovski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Arlovski loads up on a big right hand but Galt slips the punch.
Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Galt. Galt obviously looking to wear him down.
Arlovski is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Galt throws a right and a left that both miss.
Arlovski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Arlovski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Galt grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Arlovski takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Galt cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Reinhard Galt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Manning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perlamo Veltorren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for John Manning has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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162 lbs
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18
163 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Manning!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Perlamo Veltorren!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veltorren swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Manning has a takedown stuffed.
Manning misses with a double jab
and Veltorren counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Veltorren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Manning is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Manning working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veltorren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veltorren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Veltorren working some strikes from top position.
Veltorren trying to control the position from guard on top but Manning is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manning is trying to keep Veltorren in close.
Veltorren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Veltorren changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Manning looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Manning's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Veltorren wants to control but Manning is keeping him busy.
Manning manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Manning regains full guard. Nicely done.
Veltorren postures up in Manning's guard and throws a big left but Manning blocks it.
Veltorren throwing strikes from guard but Manning blocks nicely.
Manning preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Veltorren is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veltorren throwing strikes from guard but Manning blocks nicely.
Veltorren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manning throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Manning throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Manning has his takedown stuffed
and Veltorren counters with a takedown into side control.
Veltorren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Veltorren working the body and head with strikes.
Veltorren is putting a hurting on Manning here, landing some big shots from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Manning defending against the ground and pound.
Veltorren cracks Manning with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Manning managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Veltorren.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veltorren in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Veltorren with the ground and pound but Manning regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Manning trying to control but Veltorren postures up.
Veltorren is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Veltorren misses with a head shot. Manning uses the momentum to regain guard.
Manning manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veltorren manages to get himself to full guard.
Manning pushes down on Veltorren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Veltorren defending well though.
Veltorren wants to get back to full guard.
Manning trying to control from half guard but Veltorren is working away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Veltorren can do anything to dispel that myth.
Veltorren wants to improve his position but Manning is controlling well.
Veltorren is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Veltorren throws a strike from the bottom but Manning passes into side control!
Veltorren is looking for a sweep.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Manning tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perlamo Veltorren dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Manning jabs Veltorren right on the nose. Veltorren blinks but takes it well.
Manning avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Manning misses with a takedown
and Veltorren counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Manning's guard now.
Veltorren trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Veltorren really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Manning. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Veltorren scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Manning is trying to keep Veltorren in close.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Veltorren from controlling successfully.
Veltorren postures up.
Veltorren throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Manning works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veltorren stops Manning from standing up.
Manning wants to sweep here but Veltorren controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Manning throws a series of punches but Veltorren moves out of range.
Veltorren shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Manning's guard.
Veltorren landing with the ground and pound.
Veltorren in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Veltorren connects with a couple of short punches.
Veltorren with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Veltorren working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Veltorren from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Veltorren tries to lock up and control but Manning gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Veltorren looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Veltorren is trying to break free.
Manning is looking to control Veltorren but Veltorren is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Perlamo Veltorren has got the better of the ground game so far.
Manning doesn't have the hooks in and Veltorren manages to turn into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning looking for a sweep. Not yet Manning, not yet.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Veltorren from controlling successfully.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Manning misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Veltorren wants to clinch up but Manning keeps it at a distance.
Manning connects with a high kick.
Veltorren bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Veltorren working the head with strikes.
Veltorren throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Manning manages to work his way to half guard, despite Veltorren's best efforts.
Manning trying to control but Veltorren postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning is trying to stand.
Veltorren throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Manning trying to control from the bottom.
Veltorren thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Manning blocking the ground and pound attempt from Veltorren.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Manning misses with a two punch combination.
Veltorren 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.
Veltorren stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Manning swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Manning has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Veltorren stands up over Manning, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perlamo Veltorren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Manning's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Manning duly obliges.
Veltorren shoots in and bounces Manning off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Manning pulls Veltorren in close to prevent any damage.
Veltorren won't allow Manning to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Manning is on top in guard.
Manning advances to half guard.
Manning thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veltorren's head.
Manning is controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manning is thwarting Veltorren's attempts to control the position.
Veltorren is trying to get back to full guard.
Manning will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veltorren wants to sweep but Manning has passed to side control!
Veltorren striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Veltorren is not content to let Manning control the position.
Veltorren is trying to strike from the bottom but Manning has passed into full mount.
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.
Veltorren is just holding on here. Manning manages to take his back.
Manning has the hooks in. Veltorren is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Manning wants to control but Veltorren is keeping busy.
Veltorren can't escape the position.
Manning avoiding Veltorren 's attempts to control his hands.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Manning's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Manning is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Veltorren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Veltorren is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Manning off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Veltorren rolls, trying to escape but Manning keeps control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Veltorren doesn't escape.
Veltorren covering up well and avoiding damage.
Manning controlling well, preventing Veltorren from escaping the position.
Veltorren prevents Manning from getting a body triangle.
Veltorren trying to control the hands but Manning won't let him.
Veltorren is trying to break free.
Veltorren preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Manning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Veltorren is trying to break free.
Manning missing with strikes from the back.
Veltorren looking very determined here, making life difficult for Manning.
Manning controlling well, preventing Veltorren from escaping the position.
Perlamo Veltorren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Veltorren trying to control the hands but Manning breaks the grip.
Manning throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veltorren trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Veltorren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
John Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
John Manning showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Veltorren has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Perlamo Veltorren!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nils Kositzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wood's entrance music is Own little World. A fine choice. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Wood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nils Kositzky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood slips a jab from Kositzky.
Kositzky tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kositzky throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nils Kositzky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kositzky throws a right and a left that Wood avoids nicely.
Wood tries to score with a low kick but Kositzky moves his leg out of the way.
Wood has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kositzky throws a series of punches but Wood moves out of range.
Wood tries to clinch there but Kositzky circles away.
Kositzky steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wood.
No joy there for Kositzky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kositzky misses with an uppercut. Wood saw that one coming.
Wood tries to clinch up but Kositzky circles away and keeps his distance.
Kositzky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wood. Wood circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kositzky misses the jab.
Kositzky lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kositzky misses with a series of wild punches.
Kositzky lands the left hand.
Wood throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kositzky throws a nice looking combination but Wood bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kositzky scores with a decent looking hook.
Wood tries to land a front kick but Kositzky steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kositzky works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kositzky misses with a double jab.
Wood tries to work over Kositzky's front leg with a kick but Kositzky checks it.
Wood misses with a double jab.
Kositzky avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kositzky connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kositzky misses the jab.
Wood throws and low kick but Kositzky moves out of range easily.
Kositzky tries to bum rush Wood with a series of wild strikes but Wood uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Wood.
Kositzky throws a jab but it's blocked by Wood.
Kositzky fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wood manages to avoid it.
Kositzky throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Wood counter with a right hand.
It looks like Nils Kositzky has been cut.
Kositzky misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky connects with a looping right hand.
Some wild striking there from Kositzky.
Kositzky lands a nice looking body shot.
Kositzky swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood.
Kositzky will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Kositzky.
Kositzky throws the left hand but Wood avoids the punch easily.
Kositzky swinging wilding here.
Kositzky throws a left and a right that both miss
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wood misses with a series of wild punches.
Wood clinches.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Kositzky is blocking nicely.
Kositzky can't break the clinch.
Kositzky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Wood crunches a lovely knee into Kositzky's ribcage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky is looking to break free of the clinch but Wood has double underhooks.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Kositzky is blocking nicely.
Kositzky wants to get back to striking at distance but Wood won't allow it.
Wood lands a knee to the head.
Wood prevents Kositzky from breaking the clinch.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kositzky wants to get back to striking at distance but Wood won't allow it.
Wood using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kositzky has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wood with a knee to the head.
Kositzky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wood.
Kositzky misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wood lands with a nice body punch.
Wood tries to clinch up but Kositzky circles away and keeps his distance.
Wood misses with a low kick.
Kositzky fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kositzky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wood counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circling - Wood throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kositzky's corner calls for a 1-2. Kositzky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wood wants to clinch.
Kositzky swats away the attempt to clinch by Wood.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wood ducks under a wild hook from Kositzky.
Wood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A shot to the body from Wood misses
and Kositzky counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kositzky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kositzky swinging wilding here.
Kositzky 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.
Kositzky misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Kositzky is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round!Wood had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Wood is looking to clinch.
Wood moves into range and clinches up with Kositzky.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Kositzky blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wood keeps control of Kositzky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kositzky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Kositzky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Kositzky breaks from the clinch.
Kositzky misses with a combination
and Wood counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Kositzky's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wood goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kositzky misses with a two punch combination.
Wood scores with a sloppy right hand. Kositzky should have avoided that one.
Wood feints and then cracks Kositzky's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kositzky down.
Wood looks to land a combination but Kositzky avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Kositzky.
Wood slips a jab from Kositzky.
Kositzky looks to land a right hand but Wood moved out of range.
Kositzky misses with a double jab
and Wood counters with a body kick.
Kositzky thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kositzky takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wood pushes Kositzky away with a front kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kositzky stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wood.
Kositzky is breathing heavily.
Wood fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kositzky, pushing him back against the cage.
Wood connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Wood.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Kositzky in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wood landing knees to the head.
Wood with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wood tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wood.
Kositzky takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kositzky tries to break the clinch but Wood is controlling the position.
Wood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wood unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kositzky lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wood connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kositzky's face.
Wood scores a nice knee to the body.
Wood trying to land knees to the body.
Wood throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kositzky blocks it with crossed arms.
Kositzky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kositzky breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wood throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kositzky's head.
Kositzky throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Wood throws a push kick but Kositzky slaps the foot to one side.
Kositzky connects with a single shot there.
Thor Wood is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Kositzky does no damage.
Kositzky cracks Wood with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters with a nice leg kick.
Kositzky throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wood lands a with a good body shot.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch but Kositzky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kositzky misses with a hook.
Kositzky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kositzky misses with a double jab
and Wood counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kositzky's knee momentarily.
Good work by Kositzky as he checks the leg kick.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wood slips a jab from Kositzky.
Kositzky circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kositzky scores with a three punch combo!
Kositzky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood counters with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wood throws a leg kick but Kositzky sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky looks to land a combination but Wood avoids it well.
Kositzky stalks Wood and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wood's face. Wood staggers backwards, shaken.
Wood swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wood tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kositzky bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wood blocks a jab.
Kositzky misses with a hook. Wood ducked under it nicely.
Kositzky swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jab from Kositzky.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kositzky!
A head kick from Wood lands but Kositzky takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Nils Kositzky's cut even more.
Wood slips a straight right by Kositzky.
Wood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kositzky throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Kositzky misses with a double jab
and Wood counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wood tries to work over Kositzky's front leg with a kick but Kositzky checks it.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Wood closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Kositzky counter with a right hand.
Wood tries to clinch but Kositzky moves out of range.
Kositzky throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wood misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wood is looking to slow Kositzky down with leg kicks.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wood throws a head kick that Kositzky semi-blocks.
Wood connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wood is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A solid body kick from Wood.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Wood dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Kositzky's cut.
That's time! Wood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A nice leg kick lands there from Wood.
Kositzky moves out of range as Wood throws a body kick.
Kositzky moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wood tries to close the distance and clinch but Kositzky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kositzky blocks a head kick by Wood.
Kositzky misses with a combination
and Wood counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kositzky misses with a combination
and Wood counters with a big head kick but Kositzky shrugs it off.
Kositzky closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wood is looking to clinch.
Kositzky takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A big head kick from Wood and Kositzky is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Kositzky is rocked!
The cut above Nils Kositzky's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kositzky is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wood passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kositzky is trying to stand back up but Wood is controlling him
Wood seems to be working for a kimura but Kositzky defends the submission attempt.
Kositzky makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
A punch lands to the side of Wood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kositzky lands a nice hook to Wood's body. Wood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kositzky throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wood tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Kositzky.
Kositzky swinging wilding here.
Kositzky throws an overhand right that lands on Wood's shoulder, as Wood tries to avoid the shot.
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.
Kositzky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wood.
Wood tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kositzky misses with a looping left.
Wood looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jab by Kositzky.
Kositzky throws a hook to the side of Wood's head but Wood sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kositzky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wood wants to clinch up but Kositzky keeps it at a distance.
Kositzky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kositzky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wood.
Wood fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kositzky misses with a two punch combination.
Kositzky throws a right hand that Wood ducks under and follows up with a left that Wood also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wood.
Wood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kositzky throws a combination that misses
and Wood counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wood lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kositzky's sensitive parts.
Wood lands a nice looking body shot.
Kositzky's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kositzky tries to move into range but Wood moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kositzky can do to turn this around?
Wood throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wood misses with a head kick.
Wood lands a head kick. Kositzky smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood lands a head kick!
Nils Kositzky's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Wood drives through and clinches with Kositzky against the cage.
Kositzky wants to break free but Wood has control.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but Kositzky blocks with his arms.
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Wood misses with a knee strike.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Thor Wood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kositzky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Kositzky is trying to break free.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Kositzky is blocking nicely.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kositzky wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kositzky is trying to break the clinch but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Wood tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kositzky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Wood has him pressed against the cage.
Kositzky wants to get back to striking at distance but Wood won't allow it.
Wood throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wood tries a knee to the head but Kositzky blocks it.
Wood looking to throw knees to the head but Kositzky is blocking nicely.
Kositzky breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Kositzky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick misses from Wood.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kositzky falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wood counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wood throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nils Kositzky has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kositzky tests Wood's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thor Wood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wood, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:26
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thor Wood!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Freddy Fresca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fresca comes into the arena with Square 9 blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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187 lbs
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Brawler
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Fresca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Collins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fresca doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Fresca swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fresca throws a hook but Collins avoids it easily.
Fresca misses with a double jab.
Fresca throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Collins.
Collins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fresca counters with a two punch combo.
Fresca tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Collins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fresca tries to clinch up but Collins circles away and keeps his distance.
Fresca tries to close the distance and clinch but Collins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fresca throws a combination that misses
and Collins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Fresca misses.
Fresca tries to clinch but Collins moves away
and Collins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Collins looks to land a combination. Fresca sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Collins has closed the distance and engaged Fresca in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fresca throws an elbow that misses.
Fresca breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fresca throws a left and a right that both miss
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fresca thinking.
Collins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fresca counters with a three punch combo that has Collins backing up. Collins nods at Fresca to acknowledge the strikes.
Collins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fresca is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Collins.
Fresca wants to clinch
and Collins counters with a left and a right that stings Fresca.
Fresca is breathing heavily.
Fresca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Collins counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fresca on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Collins connects with a crisp jab.
Collins jabs Fresca right on the nose. Fresca blinks but takes it well.
Fresca is rocked!
Collins has managed to clinch.
Fresca keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fresca throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Collins counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fresca thinking.
Collins darts in and clinches Fresca up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fresca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fresca prevents Collins from breaking the clinch.
Collins managing to block the knees to the body from Fresca.
Collins tries to break the clinch but Fresca is controlling the position.
Fresca wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Collins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fresca has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
Collins has had enough of the clinch but Fresca keeps him there for the moment.
Fresca keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fresca breaks the clinch.
Fresca misses with a double jab
and Collins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fresca dodges the punch combination from Collins.
Fresca wants to clinch
and Collins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins drives through and clinches with Fresca against the cage.
Fresca looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Fresca trying to land knees to the body.
Fresca wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Fresca keeps control of Collins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fresca is trying to break the clinch but Collins has him pressed against the cage.
Collins can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Collins.
Fresca looking to throw knees to the head but Collins is blocking nicely.
Collins manages to break the clinch.
Collins throws a one two combo.
It looks like Freddy Fresca has been cut.
Fresca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Collins scores with a one two! Fresca had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Collins is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Fresca hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jacob Collins!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butsa Rymnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nelson Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rymnes comes to the cage accompanied by Who Da Champion. Nelson Reyes has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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218 lbs
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213 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Butsa Rymnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nelson Reyes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rymnes 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.
Reyes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Reyes wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rymnes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Reyes wants to sweep but no luck.
Reyes can't keep his opponent in guard - Rymnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rymnes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reyes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rymnes.
Rymnes is trying to work for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
Rymnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reyes trying to control but Rymnes postures up.
Reyes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reyes is looking for a triangle but Rymnes pushes his legs off easily.
Reyes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rymnes is one step ahead there.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Rymnes from controlling successfully.
Rymnes looking to pass the guard.
Rymnes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reyes wants to clinch up but Rymnes keeps it at a distance.
Rymnes walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rymnes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Reyes tries to close the distance and clinch but Rymnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Reyes fails with the takedown
so Rymnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Reyes keeping full guard, as Rymnes tries to pass.
Reyes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rymnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reyes looks gassed!
Rymnes won't allow Reyes to sweep him here.
Rymnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rymnes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Rymnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Reyes's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rymnes manages to get himself to full guard.
Rymnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rymnes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rymnes is looking for a triangle but Reyes pushes his legs off easily.
Rymnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rymnes throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reyes escapes and throws Rymnes's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reyes trying to control the action but Rymnes is working from the bottom.
Reyes happy to just control the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rymnes looking for a sweep but Reyes has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Rymnes swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Rymnes regains half guard.
Rymnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rymnes trying to hold on to Reyes's head to control him but Reyes postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reyes is pressing down on Rymnes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rymnes is holding on for now.
Rymnes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butsa Rymnes dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A big left from Reyes misses.
Reyes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Reyes misses with a head kick.
Reyes shoots and misses
and Rymnes counters with a takedown into side control.
Rymnes is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Reyes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Rymnes tries to move to mount but Reyes blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reyes gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reyes is trying to stand back up but Rymnes is controlling him
Reyes is refusing to be controlled, as Rymnes sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymnes with the ground and pound but Reyes uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Reyes can't keep his opponent in guard - Rymnes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rymnes has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Reyes is breathing heavily.
Rymnes working Reyes over with strikes here.
Rymnes goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Reyes turns into him and now he's in Rymnes's guard.
Reyes tries to free his leg and advance position but Rymnes is retaining full guard.
Reyes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rymnes keeping full guard, as Reyes tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rymnes is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rymnes working for a triangle but Reyes defends it easily.
Reyes throwing strikes from guard but Rymnes blocks nicely.
Rymnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rymnes has his foot on Reyes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reyes works his way back into a safe position though.
Rymnes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Reyes tries to stand but Rymnes is controlling from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reyes wants to control from the top but Rymnes keeps moving.
Rymnes working for a triangle but Reyes defends it easily.
Reyes tries to stand but Rymnes is controlling from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Reyes lands a head shot.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rymnes blocks a head kick by Reyes.
A head kick misses from Reyes.
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.
Reyes ducks under a wild hook from Rymnes.
Reyes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
so Rymnes counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rymnes controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rymnes working some strikes from top position.
Rymnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Reyes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rymnes in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Reyes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rymnes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rymnes drops back looking for a leg! Reyes is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reyes manages to kick Rymnes off! Rymnes jumps back into Reyes's guard.
Rymnes trying to control but Reyes is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butsa Rymnes dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Reyes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Reyes looks to clinch
and Rymnes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Rymnes working Reyes over with strikes.
Rymnes is trying to work for a kimura but Reyes is defending well.
Butsa Rymnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Reyes is trying to get back to full guard.
Reyes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reyes.
Reyes keeping moving, preventing Rymnes from controlling successfully.
Reyes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rymnes content to stall in guard here.
Rymnes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Reyes tries to buck Rymnes off but Rymnes is having none of it.
Rymnes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Reyes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Rymnes but great work by Reyes.
Reyes tries for a kimura but Rymnes is defending well.
Rymnes regains half guard.
Rymnes looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rymnes trying to control from the bottom.
Rymnes throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rymnes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Reyes.
Reyes is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rymnes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rymnes escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Reyes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rymnes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reyes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reyes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reyes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rymnes had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Reyes is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Rymnes Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Reyes's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rymnes is hanging on to Reyes's back as he tries to escape.
Rymnes missing with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Reyes's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rymnes looking to break Reyes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reyes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rymnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Reyes looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Rymnes looking to break Reyes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Reyes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Rymnes will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reyes wants to control his opponent's hands but Rymnes gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Reyes right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reyes covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Rymnes has the hooks in. Reyes is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rymnes is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Reyes with him. Reyes is trying to defend but Rymnes has an arm under the chin now! Reyes grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Butsa Rymnes!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Uri Petrenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benoit Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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19
171 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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178 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter striker
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Brawler
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uri Petrenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benoit Kong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrenko.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Kong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Benoit Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong cracks Petrenko with an open hand slap.
It looks like Uri Petrenko has been cut.
Petrenko dodges the punch combination from Kong.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Kong throws a right hand that Petrenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrenko also avoids with ease.
Petrenko has a takedown stuffed.
Kong throws a right and a left that Petrenko avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko fails to land the takedown.
No joy there for Kong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrenko.
Kong lands a really nice looking cross but Petrenko seems unphased.
Petrenko defending well as Kong loads up on a big left hand.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kong looks gassed!
Kong throws a series of punches but Petrenko avoids them all with ease.
Kong swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to bum rush Petrenko with a series of wild strikes but Petrenko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrenko darts in and clinches Kong up against the cage.
Petrenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Kong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Petrenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrenko breaks the clinch.
Kong with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kong throws a right hand that Petrenko ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrenko also avoids with ease.
Petrenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kong is retaining full guard.
Petrenko is working hard here to advance position.
Petrenko passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kong knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kong is looking to escape.
Petrenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kong is controlling Petrenko's trapped leg to prevent Petrenko from advancing to side control.
Petrenko wants to pass the guard but Kong is defending well.
Kong has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petrenko is working away from the top position though.
Kong manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kong.
Kong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kong sizes up Petrenko with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Some wild striking there from Kong.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Petrenko moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Kong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uri Petrenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Petrenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrenko off to one side.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Petrenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Kong misses with the combination.
Kong will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrenko.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong is breathing heavily.
Petrenko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kong as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Petrenko slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Petrenko throws a head kick but Kong moves out of range.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Petrenko looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Petrenko is keen to just control but Kong is a slippery customer.
Petrenko trying to mount his opponent but Kong defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrenko passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong tries to hold on but Petrenko pushes him away.
Petrenko goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Kong turns into him and now he's in Petrenko's guard.
Kong must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Petrenko is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kong won't allow Petrenko to sweep him here.
Kong trying to control but Petrenko is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Kong is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Petrenko Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Kong's back instead.
Kong manages to reverse the position and now he's in Petrenko's guard. Nice work there by Kong.
Petrenko is looking for a triangle but Kong pushes his legs off easily.
Petrenko working for submissions but it's allowed Kong to get to half guard.
Petrenko is looking to improve his position.
Kong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Petrenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko trying to control but Kong postures up.
Kong content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Petrenko tries to roll over but Kong keeps him under control.
Petrenko looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benoit Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uri Petrenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrenko tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kong swivels and escapes.
Kong with a nice cross.
Kong fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Petrenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
Petrenko tries to move into range but Kong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Petrenko shoots in for a takedown but Kong shows good takedown defense.
Petrenko slips a jab and a cross from Kong.
Kong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong thows a body shot but no joy.
Kong displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kong swinging wilding here.
Petrenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Petrenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong throws a right and a left that Petrenko avoids nicely.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Uri Petrenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Petrenko manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Petrenko pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
Kong gets underhooks to prevent Petrenko's takedown attempt.
Petrenko tries to score a body lock takedown but Kong shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kong wants to break free but Petrenko has control.
Petrenko can't break the clinch.
Petrenko tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kong smiles and moves away.
Kong misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kong looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Petrenko seems to be working for a kimura but Kong defends the submission attempt.
Kong kicks off Petrenko and gets to his feet.
Petrenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrenko moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrenko fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Kong.
Petrenko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kong's waist but Kong gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Petrenko off to one side.
Kong misses with a wild combination.
Kong throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Petrenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kong lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A combination from Kong does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benoit Kong really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Uri Petrenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kong misses with a series of wild punches.
Kong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Petrenko lands a high kick!
Kong keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kong throws a nice looking combination but Petrenko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Petrenko misses
and Kong counters with a three punch combo that has Petrenko backing up. Petrenko nods at Kong to acknowledge the strikes.
Petrenko scores with a leg kick.
Kong is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kong fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kong.
Petrenko shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Petrenko is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrenko tries to pass to full mount but Kong defends it.
Petrenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Petrenko is thwarting Kong's attempts to control the position.
Petrenko looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong is controlling Petrenko's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Kong tries to kick Petrenko off but Petrenko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kong throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A combination from Kong does no damage.
Petrenko shoots in but no luck this time.
Petrenko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kong.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko moves into the clinch successfully.
Petrenko fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uri Petrenko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Petrenko drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kong gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kong throws out a loose jab but Petrenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Petrenko shoots for a takedown but Kong saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A right-left combo lands from Kong.
Kong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Petrenko counters with a left and a right that stings Kong.
Kong blocks a head kick by Petrenko.
Kong cracks Petrenko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kong avoids the head kick by Petrenko.
Kong wants to slow Petrenko down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kong keeps the fight on the outside.
Kong misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Benoit Kong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Uri Petrenko's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Petrenko is looking to clinch.
Kong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Petrenko is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
Kong misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kong misses with a two punch combination.
Petrenko bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Petrenko tries to advance to mount but Kong denies him.
Kong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Petrenko.
Kong is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Petrenko is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kong is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong tries to buck Petrenko off but Petrenko is having none of it.
Petrenko tries to move to mount but Kong blocks the move with his legs.
Petrenko tries for a kimura but Kong is defending well.
Kong sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Petrenko trying to work for an americana but Kong has managed to regain full guard.
Petrenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Petrenko, into his guard.
Petrenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kong controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to pass the guard but Petrenko is keeping the position.
Petrenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Petrenko working for a triangle but Kong defends it easily.
Kong stays in close to Petrenko's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to stand but Petrenko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Petrenko escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kong decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Petrenko, up you get!
Kong falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrenko counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Petrenko forces his way into half guard.
Petrenko tries to pass to full mount but Kong defends it.
Benoit Kong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrenko seems to be working for a kimura but Kong defends the submission attempt.
Petrenko wants to work for an arm triangle but Kong is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kong wants to control but Petrenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrenko works his foot free and advances to mount.
Kong is desperately trying to improve his position but Petrenko has a good base and remains in mount.
Kong wants to try and get back to his feet.
Kong wants to control but Petrenko is having none of it.
Uri Petrenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kong is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Petrenko is staying active.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Petrenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kong has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 46:49
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Benoit Kong!
Benoit Kong is the new welterweight champion!
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