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TDC 33: Typhoon PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jeet Kune Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Razor Houghtinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kune Do comes to the cage accompanied by Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeet Kune Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Houghtinho!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Houghtinho throws a leg kick but Kune Do checks it.
Kune Do scores with a hook to the body. Houghtinho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Houghtinho avoids a punch combination nicely.
Houghtinho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kune Do.
Kune Do throws a series of punches but Houghtinho moves out of range.
Kune Do moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kune Do throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Razor Houghtinho has been cut.
Kune Do throws a head kick but Houghtinho moves out of range.
Kune Do pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Houghtinho misses with a body shot.
Kune Do misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghtinho throws a combination that misses
and Kune Do counters with a two punch combo.
Kune Do pushes Houghtinho away with a front kick.
Kune Do clobbers Houghtinho with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kune Do misses with an uppercut. Houghtinho saw that one coming.
Jeet Kune Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kune Do moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Kune Do scores with a one two! Houghtinho had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kune Do lands with a hook. Houghtinho tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Houghtinho moves forwards but Kune Do connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kune Do throws the kick towards the body but Houghtinho avoids it.
Kune Do really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nice takedown defense from Kune Do. No joy for Houghtinho on that attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kune Do misses with a jab to the body
and Houghtinho counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Houghtinho.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Houghtinho wants to control from the top but Kune Do keeps moving.
Kune Do keeping full guard, as Houghtinho tries to pass.
Kune Do is trying to control the position but Houghtinho postures up.
Houghtinho postures up in Kune Do's guard and throws a big left but Kune Do blocks it.
Kune Do wants to sweep here but Houghtinho controlling him for the moment.
Kune Do trying to keep a closed guard but Houghtinho is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Houghtinho is working Kune Do over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kune Do manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Kune Do trying to control but Houghtinho is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Houghtinho throwing hammer fists to the chest of Kune Do. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Houghtinho sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Houghtinho wants to get back to his feet.
Houghtinho is refusing to be controlled, as Kune Do sits in half guard.
Houghtinho lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Houghtinho tries to get to full guard but Kune Do has control of the leg.
Kune Do is trying to control the action in half guard but Houghtinho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kune Do is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Houghtinho is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Houghtinho looking for submissions off his back.
Houghtinho looks gassed!
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Houghtinho will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
An inside leg kick from Houghtinho misses.
Houghtinho looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Kune Do!
Kune Do is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kune Do regains half guard.
Houghtinho is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kune Do is just riding it out for now. Houghtinho eventually gives up the hold.
Kune Do regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeet Kune Do dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Razor Houghtinho's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kune Do scores with a sloppy right hand. Houghtinho should have avoided that one.
Kune Do misses with a body shot
and Houghtinho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kune Do controlling Houghtinho's posture.
Houghtinho won't allow Kune Do to sweep him here.
Kune Do is trying to control the position but Houghtinho postures up.
Kune Do working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Houghtinho.
Kune Do tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kune Do is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Houghtinho trying to control but Kune Do is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kune Do throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houghtinho gets a takedown into half guard.
Houghtinho is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kune Do defends it well.
Kune Do is staying active underneath Houghtinho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kune Do moves into full guard.
Kune Do is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kune Do keeping moving, preventing Houghtinho from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houghtinho is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Houghtinho with a nice head shot there.
Houghtinho won't allow Kune Do to sweep him here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kune Do fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Houghtinho throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kune Do misses with a combination
and Houghtinho counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Kune Do's guard now.
Houghtinho chips away with some ground and pound.
Houghtinho throwing strikes from guard but Kune Do blocks nicely.
Razor Houghtinho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Houghtinho is posturing up here but Kune Do has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Houghtinho tries to roll out but it's too tight and Houghtinho has to tap! Slick submission there by Kune Do!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:03 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jeet Kune Do!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Underhill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Coombs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Underhill comes to the cage accompanied by Chimaira - Warpath. Coombs has chosen eye of the tiger as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Counter striker
KO power |
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Basic striking
Granite chin |
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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, Mike Underhill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Coombs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underhill lands a nice shot to the body.
Donk. Underhill catches Coombs right on the button with a cross.
Coombs takes one on the button.
Underhill tests Coombs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Underhill ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Coombs looks gassed!
Underhill thuds a left hand into Coombs's body.
Underhill scores with a nice right hand.
Underhill throws a one two combo.
Underhill thuds a left hand into Coombs's body.
Coombs walks into a stiff left hand from Underhill.
Underhill connects with a nice cross there... Coombs is looking wobbly and Underhill recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Coombs to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Underhill jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mike Underhill!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vic Vinegar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dickie Taint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinegar comes to the cage accompanied by KRS ONE - Step into a world (Raptures delight). Taint is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Eye of the Tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vic Vinegar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dickie Taint!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taint doesn't manage to clinch there - Vinegar circles away.
Taint swinging wilding here.
Taint misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taint dodges the punch combination from Vinegar.
Taint takes one on the button.
Vinegar misses with a series of wild punches.
Taint is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taint takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taint scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Vic Vinegar has been cut.
Taint tries to clinch up.
Taint fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taint throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vinegar counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taint won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinegar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taint is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vinegar sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Taint is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vinegar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vinegar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vinegar 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.
Vinegar in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Taint is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vic Vinegar!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Stackhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cono Solo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stackhouse comes to the cage accompanied by Every Time I Die - Roman Holiday. The key to victory for Dave Stackhouse has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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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, Dave Stackhouse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cono Solo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stackhouse throws a series of punches but Solo moves out of range.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut. Solo saw that one coming.
Stackhouse takes a swing at Solo's ribcage but misses.
Solo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stackhouse throws a hook but Solo avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo shoots for a double leg takedown but Stackhouse sprawls well. He's pushed Solo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Stackhouse misses with an uppercut.
Dave Stackhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse throws out a powerful jab.
Solo misses with a takedown attempt - Stackhouse sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Solo shoots in and drives through. Stackhouse sprawls well.
Dave Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono Solo.
Stackhouse just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two 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.
Solo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stackhouse lands with a nice body punch.
Stackhouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stackhouse lands a with a good body shot.
Stackhouse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse swinging wilding here.
Stackhouse connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but Stackhouse shows good takedown defense.
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.
Solo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Solo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stackhouse pinned against the cage. Stackhouse gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Stackhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Stackhouse dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Solo fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stackhouse sprawls well initially but Solo persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stackhouse actively working from the bottom here.
Stackhouse actively working from the bottom here.
Stackhouse looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stackhouse tries to roll over but Solo keeps him under control.
Stackhouse misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Stackhouse is pressing down on Solo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Solo won't allow Stackhouse to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stackhouse is looking for a triangle here but Solo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Solo controls the position.
Stackhouse takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Solo landing a few strikes.
Solo happy to just control the position for now.
Solo gets to mount! Stackhouse was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Stackhouse is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Solo controlling from mount.
Stackhouse is wriggling around trying to escape.
Solo trying to control but Stackhouse is having none of it.
Stackhouse is working to get back to half guard.
Solo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stackhouse throwing hammer fists to the chest of Solo. What's that going to do exactly?
Stackhouse is trying desperately to improve position.
Solo lands a big elbow.
Stackhouse is looking to get to half guard.
Solo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stackhouse. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stackhouse is working hard here to advance position.
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.
Stackhouse manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stackhouse is looking for a sweep. Solo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stackhouse manages to get to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stackhouse working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Solo has passed into half guard!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cono Solo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Stackhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cono Solo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stackhouse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Solo manages to avoid it.
Stackhouse looks to score with a jab to the body but Solo is just out of range.
Stackhouse is looking to wear down Solo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Solo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Solo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Stackhouse tries to avoid it but Solo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Stackhouse to the ground. Stackhouse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Stackhouse keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Solo defending well as Stackhouse loads up on a big left hand.
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.
Solo shoots in but Stackhouse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dave Stackhouse has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cono Solo.
Stackhouse swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Solo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stackhouse but Stackhouse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stackhouse throws the left hand but Solo avoids the punch easily.
Stackhouse loads up on a big right hand but Solo slips the punch.
Stackhouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Solo tries for a takedown but Stackhouse sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's four 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.
Solo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Stackhouse but Stackhouse pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dave Stackhouse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Solo dodges the punch combination from Stackhouse.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Solo ducks under a wild hook from Stackhouse.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Stackhouse showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stackhouse 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... Dave Stackhouse!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Abaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charlie Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Charlie Kelly has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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212 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Abaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charlie Kelly!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown by Kelly or perhaps it was just good defense by Abaya which made him look bad.
Kelly stuffs the takedown attempt from Abaya. Abaya gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kelly closes the distance and clinches up with Abaya, looking for a takedown. Kelly pushes Abaya against the cage but Abaya circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mark Abaya has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Kelly.
Abaya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
It looks like Charlie Kelly has been cut.
Abaya misses with an uppercut.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Abaya.
Kelly fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kelly checks a low kick from Abaya.
Abaya is looking to chop away at Kelly's legs.
Jab from Abaya.
Kelly gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Kelly not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Abaya is trying to stand.
Kelly 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.
Kelly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Abaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kelly on the ground.
Kelly missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kelly missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Abaya keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abaya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abaya tries to get out of the position.
Abaya blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kelly.
Abaya avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kelly.
Kelly not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kelly fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelly looks gassed!
Kelly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abaya darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Abaya connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kelly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Abaya lands a jab.
That has opened up Charlie Kelly's cut even more.
Abaya works Kelly's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A cross from Abaya lands.
Abaya throws a good cross that connects.
Abaya tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Abaya looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kelly is fending him off so far but Abaya persists. Nope, Kelly circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Kelly as Abaya shoots in.
Abaya fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Abaya shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kelly as he avoids it easily.
Abaya misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice defenses there by Kelly.
Kelly shoots in for a double leg but Abaya sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abaya tests Kelly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kelly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abaya lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kelly fails to land the takedown.
Abaya attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Abaya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kelly takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The cut above Charlie Kelly's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kelly checks a leg kick nicely.
Abaya lands a jab to Kelly's midsection.
Abaya stalks Kelly and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Kelly's face. Kelly staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheers as Abaya lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kelly doesn't seem phased though.
Abaya shoots in and drives through. Kelly sprawls well.
Kelly fails with the takedown.
Kelly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kelly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kelly misses with a takedown attempt - Abaya sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Abaya.
Abaya is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Abaya thuds a left hand into Kelly's body.
Abaya connects with a body shot.
Abaya gets caught flat footed, as Kelly shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kelly missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Abaya is looking to stand up but Kelly isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kelly gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Kelly 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.
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!
Abaya looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kelly is one step ahead there.
Abaya utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kelly throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Abaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kelly is looking to work some ground and pound but Abaya has wrist control.
Kelly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Abaya dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Kelly's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Abaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Abaya throws a leg kick but Kelly moved away.
Jab by Abaya.
Decent striking displayed by Abaya there.
Kelly takes one to the chin there.
Abaya keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abaya punishes Kelly's body with a nice straight punch.
Mark Abaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Abaya.
Kelly takes one to the side of the head.
Charlie Kelly's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Abaya lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Abaya with a jab.
Abaya scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kelly in his tracks.
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.
Kelly fails with the takedown.
Kelly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Abaya lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Abaya lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Kelly's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Mark Abaya!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravado (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Leeroy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bravado comes to the cage accompanied by Pray. Eddie Bravado has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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164 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Bravado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Leeroy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leeroy stuffs the takedown attempt from Bravado. Bravado gets slowly back to his feet.
Bravado shoots in but no luck this time.
Bravado fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Bravado with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Bravado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bravado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Leeroy tries to avoid it but Bravado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Leeroy to the ground. Leeroy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bravado fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bravado.
Leeroy moves into the clinch.
Leeroy fails to pull guard.
Bravado has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Leeroy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Leeroy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bravado. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bravado thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bravado looking to break Leeroy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Leeroy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bravado will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Bravado is hanging on to Leeroy's back as he tries to escape.
Bravado is looking for the choke from the back position but Leeroy is controlling his hands well.
Bravado avoiding Leeroy 's attempts to control his hands.
Leeroy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bravado.
Bravado not allowing Leeroy to control his hands.
Bravado is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leeroy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Leeroy staying busy and making it hard for Bravado to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bravado is working for a rear naked choke. Leeroy is not defending it well and Bravado has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Leeroy refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Leeroy's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Bravado!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kazushi Nakamura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Johannson (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kazushi Nakamura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Johannson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johannson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Johannson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johannson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Johannson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Nakamura working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Johannson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Johannson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nakamura is trying to control the position but Johannson postures up.
Nakamura had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Johannson is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Nakamura Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Johannson's back instead.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Nakamura. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Johannson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Johannson is looking to improve his position but Nakamura isn't that keen on the idea.
Nakamura in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Nakamura can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Johannson is looking to escape.
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.
Johannson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Nakamura looking to finish Johannson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Johannson!
Johannson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Johannson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johannson tries to free his leg and advance position but Nakamura is retaining full guard.
Johannson looks gassed!
Nakamura utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nakamura lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Johannson 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.
Nakamura is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nakamura pulls Johannson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johannson from doing any damage or advancing position.
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.
Nakamura trying to strike off his back.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Nakamura decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Nakamura seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johannson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johannson looking for submissions off his back.
Johannson looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura is working for a submission of some sort.
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. Nakamura connects with a nice short shot to Johannson's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannson strikes from the bottom but Nakamura uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Nakamura is chipping away with strikes.
Johannson tries to buck Nakamura off but Nakamura is having none of it.
Johannson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Johannson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura lands a decent elbow from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Johannson is trying to get back to half guard.
Johannson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johannson with a poor takedown
and Nakamura counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johannson won't be happy with that.
Nakamura thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nakamura lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Johannson down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nakamura wants to control but Johannson is keeping him busy.
Johannson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johannson regains half guard.
Nakamura looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nakamura lands a nice short elbow.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Johannson has his takedown stuffed
and Nakamura counters with a left and a right that stings Johannson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Nakamura 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.
Johannson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nakamura counters with a shoot takedown. Johannson fights it but they end up in guard.
Nakamura thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Johannson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nakamura 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.
Johannson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nakamura gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johannson working for a triangle but Nakamura defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nakamura working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johannson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Nakamura wants to control from the top but Johannson keeps moving.
Johannson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nakamura lands a couple of digs.
Johannson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nakamura passes into half guard.
Nakamura controlling the pace.
Johannson looking for submissions off his back.
Nakamura drops an elbow to the side of Johannson's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura passes to full mount!
Johannson tries to reverse the position but Nakamura maintains control.
Nakamura lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Johannson hang on?
Johannson is trying to escape the mount.
Nakamura sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Nakamura lands a big elbow.
Johannson can't escape the position.
Nakamura looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannson is looking to get to half guard.
Nakamura landing shots from mount.
Johannson taking shots to the head.
Nakamura trying to control but Johannson is having none of it.
Johannson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Johannson working to try and regain half guard.
Nakamura trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Johannson is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four 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.
Johannson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johannson actively working from the bottom here.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Johannson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakamura slips a nice elbow through Johannson's hands, connecting with Johannson's forehead.
Johannson looking for submissions off his back.
Johannson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kazushi Nakamura overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nakamura scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nakamura trying to mount his opponent but Johannson defends it.
Nakamura is trying to control the action in half guard but Johannson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazushi Nakamura dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Johannson misses with a takedown attempt
and Nakamura counters with a three punch combo that has Johannson backing up. Johannson nods at Nakamura to acknowledge the strikes.
Johannson misses with a takedown
and Nakamura counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Johannson's guard now.
Nakamura drops back looking for a leg! Johannson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johannson manages to kick Nakamura off! Nakamura jumps back into Johannson's guard.
Johannson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Nakamura is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Johannson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Nakamura's back instead.
Johannson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Nakamura defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nakamura tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johannson lands a nice shot to the head.
Nakamura wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johannson.
Nakamura really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Johannson looking to secure an arm triangle but Nakamura defends it well.
Nakamura wants to control but Johannson is having none of it.
Johannson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Nakamura sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johannson throwing shots but Nakamura is blocking nicely.
Nakamura manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakamura looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johannson is one step ahead there.
Johannson advances to half guard.
Johannson scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nakamura punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Johannson.
Nakamura wants to improve his position but Johannson is controlling well.
Johannson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johannson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Nakamura!
BOOM! Johannson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Nakamura can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johannson jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Nakamura is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Nakamura and Johannson has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Check out the look on Johannson's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Nakamura can't do much from the bottom here.
Johannson avoids the strikes from the bottom by Nakamura.
Nakamura is looking for a sweep.
Johannson landing strikes.
Johannson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Johannson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nakamura throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johannson has hold of Nakamura's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Nakamura seems comfortable defending it but Johannson has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Nakamura is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Nakamura is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Johannson couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Johannson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Neville Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morris comes to the cage accompanied by Angle Theme. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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290 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Neville Morris!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Morgan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Morris tries to roll over but Morgan keeps him under control.
Morris is trying to stand up here but Morgan is controlling him well.
Morris is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Morris is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.
Morris regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morris thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Morris is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morris throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Morgan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morris. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan controlling from the top position.
Morris throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Morgan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Morgan controlling from mount.
Morris is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Morris tries to reverse the position but Morgan maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Morris is pressing down on Morgan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Morgan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Morris wants to sweep but no luck.
Morgan throwing strikes from guard but Morris blocks nicely.
Morris manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris is looking to work some ground and pound but Morgan has wrist control.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Morgan has momentary wrist control but Morris slips an elbow through the middle.
Morris preventing the sweep.
Morgan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris postures up.
Morgan looks gassed!
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morris thows a big elbow that misses.
Morris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morris wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morris works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Morris drops an elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Morris works his way into full mount!
Morris with a couple of short strikes.
Morris avoids the attempt from Morgan to control.
Morris with the ground and pound from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Morris dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morgan tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Morris swivels and escapes.
Morris fails to land the takedown.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Morris counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morris prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Morris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Morgan taking some punishment here, with Morris in his half guard.
Morris decides to stand and escape the position.
Morris shoots and misses
and Morgan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Morris 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morris gets back to full guard.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Morris wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Morris throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Morgan trying to control the position from guard on top but Morris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morris on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Morris tries to get out of the position.
Morris keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
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.
Morris looking to control.
Morris looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Morgan tries for a takedown but Morris circles away easily
and Morris counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neville Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Morgan.
Morgan wants to control but Morris is keeping busy.
Morris controlling the pace.
Morris wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Morris drops an elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
Morris wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
Morgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morris.
Neville Morris overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Morris connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morris looking to finish Morgan with some ground and pound. This is bad for Morgan!
Morris is landing with some decent strikes but Morgan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Morris.
Morris looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Morris jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Morgan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Morris in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Morgan stops Morris from passing to mount.
Morgan taking punishment in the form of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Morris working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Morris dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Morris feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Morris wants to pass the guard but Morgan is keeping the position.
Morris cracks Morgan with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Morris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Morris 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.
Morgan controlling the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morris wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morris throwing strikes from guard but Morgan blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Morris throwing strikes but missing.
Morris throws a big right hand that misses.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Morris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morgan's guard now.
Morris wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morris wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
Morris lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Morgan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Morris.
Morgan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Morgan wants to sweep but no luck.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morris drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan working a defensive guard but Morris passes into half guard.
Morris working over Morgan with some ground and pound. Morgan looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Morris lands a nice short elbow.
Morris scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Morris decides to return to a standing position.
Neville Morris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Morgan is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Morgan circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris stuffs the takedown.
Morgan fails with the takedown
and Morris decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Morgan's guard.
Neville Morris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Morgan.
Morris would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Morris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Morgan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris 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.
Morris tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Morris lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Morris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Morris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Morris showed some decent athleticism there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Morris clearly takes that round.
That's time! Morris's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Morris doesn't manage to clinch there - Morgan circles away.
Morris has a takedown stuffed.
Morgan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Morris closes the distance and clinches up with Morgan, looking for a takedown. Morris pushes Morgan against the cage but Morgan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Morris throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Morgan shoots and misses
and Morris counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Morgan's guard now.
Morris looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Morris trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morris postures up.
Morris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morris preventing the sweep.
Morris postures up in Morgan's guard and throws a big left but Morgan blocks it.
Morris distracts Morgan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morris working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Morgan's head.
That's two 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.
Morris stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
Morris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Morris controls the pace.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Morris from controlling successfully.
Morris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Morris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Morris thows a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now.
Morris postures up and lands a big shot to Morgan's brow.
Morris landing with the ground and pound.
Morris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Morgan working a defensive guard here.
Morris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four 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.
Morris is pushing down on Morgan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Morgan is fighting to maintain full guard but Morris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Morgan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morris.
Nice strikes from Morris there.
Morris is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Morgan is trying to control but can't.
Morgan taking some punishment here, with Morris in his half guard.
Morris prevents Morgan from improving his position.
Morris seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Morgan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Morris missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Morgan wants to control but Morris is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Morris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neville Morris had his way with Matt Morgan in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Morris feints and as Morgan raises his hands in defense, Morris changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Morgan is trying to control the position but Morris postures up.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Morris with a flurry of punches that miss.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Morgan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Morris sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Morgan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Morris scores with a takedown into Morgan's guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Morris connects with a couple of short punches.
Morris trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom.
Morris passes Morgan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
Morris works his foot free and advances to mount.
Morgan is looking to improve his position but Morris isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is squirming around, avoiding Morris's attempts to control the action.
Morris raining down shots from the mount!
Morris trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Morris with the ground and pound from mount.
Morris controlling from the full mount.
Morris fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris landing strikes, looking to finish!
Morris has hold of Morgan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Morgan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Morris throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Morgan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Morris is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Morgan can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Morgan is in a horrible position here. Morris smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Neville Morris is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morris working Morgan over with strikes here.
Morris in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Morris looking to control and managing it successfully.
BOOM! Morris connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Matt Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Morris content just to control the position here.
Morgan takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Neville Morris showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Morris, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 50:43
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 50:44
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Neville Morris!
Neville Morris is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kristofir Wright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wright might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to You're Going Down. On his way into the cage it seems that Kristofir Wright has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Kristofir Wright seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kristofir Wright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wright attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wright bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Penn regains half guard.
Penn looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Wright pushes past his half guard into mount!
Wright is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Penn has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Penn!
Wright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wright trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Penn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Wright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Wright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Wright!
Wright is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep.
Wright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wright wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wright controlling the position.
Penn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Wright's best efforts.
Wright wants to take a breather but Penn is having none of it.
Penn gets full guard.
Wright is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wright trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to sweep but no luck.
Penn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Penn looks gassed!
Penn can't keep his opponent in guard - Wright advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penn is not content to let Wright control the position.
Wright is really struggling to control Penn but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wright is trying to work for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Wright wants to pass the guard but Penn is defending well.
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.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Penn is staying active underneath Wright, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Wright has control of the leg.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Penn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wright is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Wright is pressing down on Penn's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Penn must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Wright throws his legs up looking for a submission but Penn uses it to pass to side control.
Penn tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wright's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofir Wright dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Penn misses with a takedown
and Wright moves into the clinch.
Wright wants a takedown.
Wright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wright misses the shot to the body.
Penn doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Wright counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wright trying to control the position from guard on top but Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wright advances position into side control!
Penn is breathing heavily.
Penn is not content to let Wright control the position.
Penn is being controlled here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Wright tries for a kimura but Penn is defending well.
Penn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Penn, who protects the arm well.
Penn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Penn is defending against the submission attempts here by Wright.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Wright is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Wright is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wright wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Wright is looking for a kimura here.
Wright works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Wright's attempts to control the action.
Wright unloads with some shots from mount but Penn bucks and avoids them well.
Wright connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Wright trying to control but Penn is having none of it.
Penn is trying to escape the mount.
Wright controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristofir Wright 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!
Penn shoots and misses
and Wright counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Penn!
Wright is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Penn has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Penn is squirming around, avoiding Wright's attempts to control the action.
Kristofir Wright overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wright is working for a guillotine from mount but Penn frees his head quite easily.
Wright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Penn is trying to reverse the position but instead Wright has taken his back - oops!
Penn rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Wright passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn has left one of his arms exposed and Wright doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Penn screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kristofir Wright!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ludwig von Mises (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Perkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ludwig von Mises!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Perkins!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
von Mises moves away from the strike by Perkins.
Perkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before von Mises has time to react.
von Mises throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Perkins with a jab.
von Mises bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Perkins stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
von Mises throws a hook to the side of Perkins's head but Perkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Perkins throws a front kick aimed at von Mises's knee but von Mises avoids it well.
von Mises throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Perkins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
von Mises avoids the head kick by Perkins.
Perkins moves out of range of the strikes.
A leg kick checked by von Mises.
von Mises throws a series of punches but Perkins moves out of range.
von Mises throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
von Mises drops his hands momentarily and Perkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
von Mises throws a right and a left that Perkins avoids nicely.
Nice uppercut there from von Mises.
It looks like Michael Perkins has been cut.
von Mises scores with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from von Mises lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Perkins has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Perkins and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Perkins misses the jab.
Perkins connects with a right hand. von Mises shakes it off.
von Mises is rocked!
Perkins moves out of range as von Mises strikes.
Oh von Mises is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Perkins drops von Mises with a straight left! Oh this is bad for von Mises! Perkins dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michael Perkins!
Michael Perkins is the new featherweight champion!
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