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Volcano Final Destruction PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Egon Spengler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Egon Spengler has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with James Brown's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Egon Spengler!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spengler tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Spengler throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown lands with a nice body punch.
Spengler tries to clinch up but Brown circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Spengler.
Spengler tries to bum rush Brown with a series of wild strikes but Brown uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brown lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spengler circles away quickly and effectively.
Spengler moves in looking to clinch but Brown pushes him off.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Spengler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Spengler throws a combination that misses
and Brown holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Spengler tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
A short left from Brown.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Brown shoots in but Spengler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spengler throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brown counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Spengler looks gassed!
Spengler jabs at Brown's body.
Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spengler wants to control but Brown passes into side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown trying to control the position but Spengler is working away.
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spengler has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown looks up at the clock and then as Spengler takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brown smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Spengler wants to control but Brown postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the position but Spengler is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown tries for a kimura but Spengler is defending well.
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Brown tries to advance to mount but Spengler denies him.
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.
Brown in side control lands a decent elbow.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spengler keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Spengler's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Brown dominated that round.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spengler lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like James Brown has been cut.
Spengler darts in trying to clinch
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spengler keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spengler is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Brown advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spengler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spengler is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Brown jumps into side control!
Brown throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Spengler is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Spengler is breathing heavily.
Brown winds up and cracks Spengler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Spengler has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Spengler defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spengler punching from the bottom.
Brown decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Spengler tries to clinch
and Brown counters with a nice leg kick.
Egon Spengler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control from the top but Spengler keeps moving.
Spengler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown advances position into side control!
Brown is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spengler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Spengler is not content to let Brown control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Brown'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. This is the final round!
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Spengler misses with a combination
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Brown has Spengler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Spengler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Spengler is trying to break the clinch but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown tries for a takedown but Spengler manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spengler wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Brown on the inside.
Brown has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Spengler is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Spengler has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Spengler gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Spengler tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Brown keeps control of Spengler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spengler wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Spengler manages to get underhooks.
Brown breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Egon Spengler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spengler throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spengler throws out a leg kick but Brown moves out of range and Spengler only half commits.
Spengler swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Brown counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brown.
Brown lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brown lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spengler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brown tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brown manages to break the clinch.
Spengler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Brown counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spengler won't be happy with that.
Spengler looks to move to half guard but instead Brown has passed into mount! Damn!
Spengler takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spengler tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Spengler's face.
Spengler is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown landing strikes from the mount.
Brown scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spengler?
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Brown working for a submission but Spengler is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spengler is looking to escape.
Egon Spengler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spengler can't escape the position.
James Brown is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spengler tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brown raining down shots from the mount!
Brown wants to control the pace but Spengler is squirming around nicely.
Brown landing strikes from the mount and Spengler is in trouble!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spengler is looking to escape.
Brown scoring with strikes but Spengler is staying in there.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brown, 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... James Brown!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chew Baca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seth Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seth Sanders has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chew Baca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seth Sanders!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baca is looking to clinch but Sanders is avoiding it.
Baca clinches up against the cage.
Baca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Baca blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sanders breaks from the clinch.
Baca scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sanders tries to clinch up but Baca circles away and keeps his distance.
Chew Baca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders moves into range and clinches up with Baca.
Sanders is trying to break free.
Baca's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baca drives through and clinches with Sanders against the cage.
Baca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders misses with a punch to the body.
Baca lands a nice uppercut.
Baca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baca pushes Sanders back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Baca scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Baca gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baca wants to clinch but Sanders slips to the side
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baca won't be happy with that.
Sanders is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Baca will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Baca manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sanders wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baca keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baca tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sanders is keen to just control but Baca is a slippery customer.
Baca is looking for a sweep. Sanders is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sanders works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sanders controlling the pace for now.
Baca is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sanders can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Baca is looking to escape.
Sanders stands up from mount. Strange move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Baca tries to clinch
and Sanders counters with a nice double leg into side control. Baca won't be happy with that.
Baca manages to work his way to half guard, despite Sanders's best efforts.
Baca is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sanders looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Baca is on top in guard.
Sanders wants to sweep here but Baca controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baca trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Baca's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sanders preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanders can't keep his opponent in guard - Baca advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sanders wants to improve his position but Baca is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baca is thwarting Sanders's attempts to control the position.
Sanders desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Baca winds up and cracks Sanders with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Baca is thwarting Sanders's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders pushes Baca off looking to stand but Baca dives back in and keeps control.
Sanders blocking the ground and pound attempt from Baca.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Baca darts in trying to clinch
and Sanders counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baca keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders won't allow Baca to sweep him here.
Baca isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sanders stacks Baca on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sanders!
Sanders takes a little break here. Baca wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sanders tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baca is looking to regain half guard here but Sanders keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seth Sanders will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Baca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanders counters with a left and a right that stings Baca.
Sanders stuffs the takedown attempt from Baca. Baca gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanders throws a head kick but Baca moves out of range.
Sanders circles away from the clinch attempt
and Sanders moves into the clinch.
Baca lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sanders backwards.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Baca avoids the damage to the body.
Baca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders looks for the body kick but Baca saw that one coming.
Sanders closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders shoots in for a double leg but Baca sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Sanders closes the distance and pushes Baca back into the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sanders tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sanders looking for a takedown.
Baca breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baca throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sanders counters with a nice leg kick.
Sanders throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Baca's waist but Baca gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sanders off to one side.
Chew Baca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seth Sanders.
Baca gets a clinch.
Sanders is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Baca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders lands a knee to the head.
Sanders dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Baca scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baca wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sanders goes for a takedown attempt but Baca pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sanders forces Baca back against the cage and clinches.
Sanders gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Baca.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Baca clinches but Sanders breaks the clinch
and Sanders counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baca's guard now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Baca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baca strikes from his own guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sanders. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Baca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sanders stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baca swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders trying to control the position from guard on top but Baca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baca will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Baca striking off his back but it's not causing Sanders any problems.
Sanders trying to control but Baca is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders thumps Baca with a low kick.
Baca closes the distance and clinches up with Sanders, looking for a takedown. Baca pushes Sanders against the cage but Sanders circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown. Baca tries to sprawl out of it but Sanders keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baca manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baca moves into the clinch successfully.
Baca wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baca misses with a punch on the inside.
Baca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders throws a head kick that Baca semi-blocks.
Sanders rushes Baca and presses him up against the cage.
Sanders using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders rushes Baca and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baca tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Sanders counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sanders.
Sanders's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baca wants to clinch
and Sanders counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sanders.
Baca trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Baca.
Sanders must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baca will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seth Sanders showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baca avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sanders forces Baca back against the cage and clinches.
Baca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baca drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sanders pulls his leg out and moves away.
Baca tries to clinch
and Sanders counters with a three punch combo that has Baca backing up. Baca nods at Sanders to acknowledge the strikes.
Baca closes the distance but Sanders moves to the side
and Sanders holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Baca can't break the clinch.
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
Baca misses with a takedown attempt - Sanders sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sanders gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanders lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Baca.
Sanders breaks from the clinch.
Sanders forces Baca back against the cage and clinches.
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sanders wants to clinch up but Baca keeps it at a distance.
A shot to de liver by Sanders. Beautiful body shot.
Sanders forces Baca back against the cage and clinches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Baca takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Sanders tries to clinch up but Baca circles away and keeps his distance.
Baca takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sanders clinches.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baca gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Baca doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Baca striking off his back but it's not causing Sanders any problems.
Baca will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanders passes Baca's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Baca tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Sanders scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sanders trying to control from half guard but Baca is working away.
Sanders is nestled in close to Baca, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baca wants to control but Sanders is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Baca has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Baca wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
Sanders is thwarting Baca's attempts to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chew Baca is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanders thuds his shin into the meat of Baca's side.
Sanders gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sanders stalls.
Sanders looking to throw knees to the head but Baca is blocking nicely.
Sanders works on Baca's body with a couple of short punches.
Baca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sanders is looking to control Baca's arms but Baca gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sanders has his back to the cage.
Baca tries to break the clinch but Sanders is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanders is keeping busy.
Sanders is trying to maintain a safe position but Baca gets an underhook and turns Sanders into the cage.
Sanders tries to land knees in the clinch but Baca avoids the damage to the body.
Baca fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Sanders tries to work over Baca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sanders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sanders breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baca takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Sanders takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Baca.
Baca prevents a body shot from Sanders.
Sanders lands a right hand that snaps the head of Baca backwards.
Sanders landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sanders creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Baca working aggressively here.
Sanders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Baca looks to clinch
and Sanders counters by clinching up.
Sanders breaks the clinch.
Baca tries to clinch but Sanders moves away
and Sanders counters with a big head kick but Baca shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Baca tries to clinch but Sanders moves away
and Sanders counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Baca's guard now.
Baca throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Sanders sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Baca's guard.
Seth Sanders is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baca striking from the bottom.
Sanders prevents Baca from improving his position.
Chew Baca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baca is pressing down on Sanders's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Baca tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sanders works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Baca punching from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Baca is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders content to control rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seth Sanders comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sanders has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seth Sanders!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between I am Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Ventura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ventura has chosen When Nature Calls... as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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265 lbs
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275 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I am Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ace Ventura!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ventura manages to avoid it.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Thor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ventura forces his way into half guard.
Thor wants to get back to his feet.
Thor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ventura is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Thor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ventura.
Ventura is pressing down on Thor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thor is holding on for now.
Ventura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thor defends it well.
Ventura wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thor keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thor!
Ventura looking to control but Thor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thor holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ventura tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ventura looking to control but Thor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ventura is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Thor is in real trouble.
Even with his hooks in, Ventura manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thor controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Thor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ventura.
Thor looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Ventura working for a choke but Thor is defending well.
Thor controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Thor staying busy and making it hard for Ventura to control.
Thor controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Thor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ventura on the ground.
What can Thor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ventura wants to control but Thor is keeping busy.
Ventura really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Thor.
Thor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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.
Ventura seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Thor's chin but Thor turns very nicely into Ventura's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Thor.
Ventura looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ventura is trying to hold Thor in close to prevent damage but Thor has managed to pass into half guard.
Thor tries to stand and escape but Ventura is controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thor stands up and beckons Ventura to join him on the feet.
Thor misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Ventura dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ventura slips a jab from Thor.
I am Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like Ace Ventura has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ventura gets the takedown into side control.
Ventura working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thor wants to get back to his feet.
Thor stops Ventura from passing to mount.
Thor is not content to let Ventura control the position.
Thor tries to escape but Ventura is in control.
Ventura tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor is trying to get back to his feet.
Ventura trying to control the position but Thor is working away.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ventura defending well as Thor loads up on a big left hand.
Thor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ventura.
Thor throws the left hand but Ventura avoids the punch easily.
Thor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thor just misses with a punch to the body.
Thor slips a jab from Ventura.
A big right from Ventura misses.
Thor misses with a hook. Ventura ducked under it nicely.
Ventura drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two 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.
Ventura trying to control the position from guard on top but Thor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thor wants to stand and escape but Ventura is having none of it.
Ventura stands and throws Thor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ventura is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Thor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Ventura tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ventura has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ventura is breathing heavily.
Thor being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ventura trying to control the position but Thor is working away.
Thor pushes Ventura away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ventura gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Thor tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Ventura looking to control but Thor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thor defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ventura.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thor manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Thor, under a barage of strikes from Ventura.
Ventura is keen to just control but Thor is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ventura in particular looking to stall.
Ventura's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Thor is not content to let Ventura control the position.
Thor tries to kick Ventura off but Ventura keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I am Thor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ace Ventura's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ventura closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thor wants to get back to his feet.
Thor pushes Ventura off and gets back to his feet.
Thor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ventura bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Thor wants to get back to his feet but Ventura drags him back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A lull in the action here as Ventura stalls from top position.
Thor prevents Ventura from improving position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ventura is looking to take a break and control but Thor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ventura throws a strike aimed at the side of Thor's head but Thor avoids it well.
Ace Ventura has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thor wants to get back to his feet but Ventura is dominant here and he's now got Thor's back!
Ventura is riding his opponent, not letting Thor buck him off.
Ventura punches the canvas rather than the man.
That's two 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.
Thor is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ventura tries to get the hooks in deep but Thor pushed the leg off.
Ventura looking for the RNC.
Thor holding both Ventura 's hands and preventing any damage.
Ventura is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Ventura gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Ventura gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Ventura apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Ventura takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ventura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor throws a series of punches but Ventura avoids them all with ease.
Thor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thor throws a looping overhand right but Ventura ducks down to avoid it.
Thor throws a hook but Ventura avoids it easily.
Thor lands with an uppercut that bounces Ventura off the cage and back into rage.
Thor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ventura.
A jab from Thor misses.
Thor looks to land a left hand but Ventura moved out of range nicely.
Thor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ventura was well out of range. Poor timing from Thor.
Thor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
I am Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thor throws a body punch but Ventura moves out of range.
Thor throws a hook but Ventura blocks it.
Ventura shoots in looking for a takedown. Thor tries to sprawl out of it but Ventura keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Thor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor throws a right hand that Ventura ducks under and follows up with a left that Ventura also avoids with ease.
Thor digs a good body shot into Ventura's ribs.
Thor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thor lands a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Thor.
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ventura moves away.
Thor looks to score with a jab to the body but Ventura is just out of range.
Ventura shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ventura looking for a guillotine from mount but Thor is having none of it.
Ventura misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that's the end of the fight!
I am Thor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Thor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... I am Thor!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Smasher McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcus Rage is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Smasher McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcus Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from McGee as Rage shoots in.
McGee wants to clinch.
McGee stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
Rage should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
McGee throws a right hand that Rage ducks under and follows up with a left that Rage also avoids with ease.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rage misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smasher McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Rage.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McGee is looking to clinch but Rage is avoiding it.
McGee tries to clinch there but Rage circles away.
McGee is looking to clinch.
McGee tries to clinch but Rage is having none of it.
Rage fails with the takedown.
Rage changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. McGee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rage prevents McGee from escaping the position.
Rage has knee on belly and moves into mount.
McGee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rage on the ground.
McGee blocking the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rage is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. McGee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rage looking to finish McGee with some ground and pound. This is bad for McGee!
McGee wants to control but Rage is having none of it.
McGee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McGee tries to get out of the position.
McGee is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Rage working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Rage landing strikes from the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rage in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rage scores with a couple of good head shots there.
A nice elbow there by Rage.
Rage scoring with strikes but McGee is staying in there.
Rage pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Rage is landing with some decent strikes but McGee is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee is trying to stand up.
Rage scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rage prevents McGee from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage with the ground and pound from mount.
Rage throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Rage looks gassed!
McGee is bucking up trying to escape but Rage cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McGee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage working for a submission but McGee is keeping him at bay.
McGee's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
McGee tries to reverse the position but Rage maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage throwing strikes here but McGee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Rage throwing strikes here but McGee is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Rage cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
McGee is looking to get to half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Rage there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Rage looking to ground and pound but McGee is blocking nicely.
Rage throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for McGee because Rage loaded up on that one.
McGee wants to control but Rage is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Rage dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Smasher McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee closes the distance and pushes Rage back into the cage.
McGee works on Rage's body with a couple of short punches.
McGee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee scores with a hook to the body.
McGee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rage's defenses.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rage's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McGee prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Smasher McGee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McGee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McGee lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Good body shot from McGee.
A shot in the inside from McGee.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Rage's head.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.
Nice elbow from McGee.
McGee scores a nice knee to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McGee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smasher McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Rage.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a body shot.
Rage is trying to drag McGee to the mat but McGee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage takes a shot to the head.
McGee prevents the takedown attempt.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rage tries to pull guard but McGee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rage drops back down to his feet.
A body shot lands from McGee.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McGee cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rage wants a takedown but no success here.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McGee drives through and clinches with Rage against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.
McGee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
A short uppercut from McGee.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee stalling in the clinch.
A body shot lands from McGee.
McGee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.
McGee cracks Rage with a nice body shot.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rage is trying to drag McGee to the mat but McGee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from McGee - that landed with a thud.
McGee prevents a takedown attempt there.
McGee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McGee lands a nice shot to the body.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for McGee.
Rage has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McGee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
McGee stalls.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rage has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rage or not.
McGee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
McGee lands a shot to the body.
Rage fails to pull guard.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Still in the clinch, McGee scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short body shot lands from McGee as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rage is working for takedown but McGee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rage tries for a takedown but McGee manages to get underhooks.
McGee is leaning against Rage and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McGee.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Smasher McGee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
No luck for Rage with that takedown attempt.
McGee rushes Rage and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rage has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rage changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McGee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Smasher McGee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Rage.
McGee has closed the distance and engaged Rage in a clinch.
Rage jumps guard but McGee stands there with Rage around his waist. Rage gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rage or not.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from McGee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from McGee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McGee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McGee.
McGee lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McGee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from McGee.
McGee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rage takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from McGee on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
A body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands an elbow inside that Rage shrugs off.
Rage tries to pull guard but McGee won't allow it.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
McGee digs a right hand underneath Rage's ribcage. Rage let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Rage tries to pull guard but McGee holds him up against the cage and eventually Rage drops back down to his feet.
McGee lands a body shot.
McGee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGee stops a takedown attempt from Rage.
McGee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rages head.
McGee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rage.
Rage drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McGee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McGee digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
Rage has had enough of the clinch but McGee keeps him there for the moment.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rage backwards.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for McGee.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with a shot to the side of Rage's head.
McGee lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for McGee.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Rage looking to slow down the pace here.
Rage can't get the takedown.
McGee landing knees to the body.
McGee lands a body shot in the clinch.
McGee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rage.
McGee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rage up against the cage.
Rage tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
Rage goes for a takedown in the clinch but McGee prevents it.
McGee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee digs a right hand into Rage's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rage's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from McGee.
McGee lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from McGee.
A short uppercut from McGee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGee lands a body shot.
A short right from McGee.
McGee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rage has McGee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McGee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGee.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.
McGee pushes Rage back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from McGee.
McGee lands with a right to the head.
Rage tries to pull guard but McGee won't allow it.
McGee lands a body punch in the clinch.
McGee scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGee lands a body punch.
McGee lands a nice elbow.
McGee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from McGee.
McGee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rage or not.
McGee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rage tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGee just stands there and leans against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGee.
A nice left hand lands by McGee.
McGee is working Rage over against the cage.
Rage has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McGee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGee avoids the strikes from Rage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage misses with an elbow to the head.
McGee finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Rage thowing shots but they're missing.
Rage throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smasher McGee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think McGee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 29:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Smasher McGee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarzan Taborda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hunkstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunkstrom is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stuck In The Middle With You. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Counter striker
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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, Tarzan Taborda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sven Hunkstrom!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunkstrom shoots for a takedown but Taborda saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hunkstrom drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taborda can't do much from the bottom here.
Taborda is looking to regain half guard here but Hunkstrom keeps moving and retains side control.
Taborda on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taborda tries to get out of the position.
Hunkstrom working the body and head with strikes.
Hunkstrom misses with the ground and pound.
Taborda is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hunkstrom off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunkstrom controlling Taborda 's hands.
Hunkstrom trying to control the hands but Taborda breaks the grip.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Hunkstrom's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Taborda wants to control but Hunkstrom is keeping busy.
Good control from Taborda.
Hunkstrom can't escape the position.
Taborda wants to control but Hunkstrom is keeping busy.
Taborda avoiding Hunkstrom 's attempts to control his hands.
Taborda keeps control of the position as Hunkstrom tries to break free.
That's two 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.
Hunkstrom tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hunkstrom is squirming around, avoiding Taborda's attempts to control the action.
Taborda content just to control the position here.
Hunkstrom wants to control but Taborda is having none of it.
Hunkstrom regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taborda wants to stand up but Hunkstrom is controlling the position.
Hunkstrom is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hunkstrom tries to kick Taborda off but Taborda keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hunkstrom wants to control but Taborda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taborda trying to advance position but Hunkstrom counters by regaining guard.
Hunkstrom is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taborda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taborda moves into the clinch.
Taborda wants to break free but Hunkstrom has control.
Hunkstrom taking a breather.
Hunkstrom looking for a takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunkstrom looking to slow down the pace here.
Taborda breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Hunkstrom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hunkstrom gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Sven Hunkstrom has been cut.
Taborda slips a jab and a cross from Hunkstrom.
Taborda stuffs the takedown.
Taborda tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Taborda throws the left hand but Hunkstrom avoids the punch easily.
Hunkstrom is looking to clinch.
Hunkstrom moves out of range of the strikes.
Taborda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taborda cracks Hunkstrom with a hook to the temple - Hunkstrom is on wobbly legs here! Taborda swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Hunkstrom falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Taborda wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tarzan Taborda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rory Flannagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rory Flannagan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Jackson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flannagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flannagan looks for a takedown but Jackson sprawls well.
Flannagan misses with the combination.
Jackson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flannagan!
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Flannagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Flannagan trying to punch from the bottom. They're landing but they're really not going to hurt Jackson.
Flannagan flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Jackson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Flannagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Flannagan regains half guard.
Flannagan tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flannagan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Flannagan landing small, sideways elbows.
Flannagan punching from the bottom.
Flannagan tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Flannagan moves into full guard.
Flannagan is looking for a triangle but Jackson pushes his legs off easily.
Jackson looking to pass the guard.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Flannagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flannagan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jackson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Flannagan has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jackson is looking to defend but Flannagan has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jackson! Flannagan pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jackson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rory Flannagan!
Rory Flannagan is the new light heavyweight champion!
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