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CWFL 128 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East comes to the cage accompanied by Hip Hop-Dead Prez. Almeida is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 24 theme song. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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185 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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148 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick East!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Almeida!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East misses with the body kick
letting Almeida counter with a right hand.
East goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Almeida drops his hands momentarily and East takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Almeida misses the jab.
East misses the shot to the body.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by East.
East thumps Almeida with a low kick.
East jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Almeida takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice body kick from East.
East throws a low kick, looking for Almeida's leg but Almeida calmly moves out of range.
East tries to land a front kick but Almeida steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
East is looking to chop away at Almeida's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East avoids the body shot from Almeida.
Almeida looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for East.
Good standup being displayed there by Almeida as he connects with a hook.
Almeida misses the shot to the body.
East blocks a head kick by Almeida.
East instigates a clinch.
East is struggling to control the position.
Almeida is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Almeida working hard to break the clinch.
East is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
East tries to throw a body punch but Almeida avoids it by throwing East back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida breaks the clinch.
East throws a push kick but Almeida slaps the foot to one side.
East throws a front kick aimed at Almeida's knee but Almeida avoids it well.
A big left from East misses.
East swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Almeida counters with a flying knee. Nice.
East misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
Almeida moves out of range of the body kick from East.
Almeida throws out a leg kick but East moves out of range and Almeida only half commits.
Almeida takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
East looks to land a body kick but Almeida moved away.
East throws a body kick the misses
and Almeida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East throws a low kick, looking for Almeida's leg but Almeida calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice body kick there by Almeida.
East on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Almeida attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Almeida checks a low kick from East.
Almeida moves out of range as East throws a body kick.
East looks for the body kick but Almeida saw that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Almeida checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
East finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A low kick from East misses
and Almeida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
East throws a front kick that sends Almeida stumbling back into the cage.
East goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from East misses.
An inside leg kick from East misses.
East with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
East is looking to wear down Almeida with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
East misses with an uppercut
and Almeida counters with a nice kick to the body.
East swings for the body but Almeida moves out of range.
East is looking to land body kicks.
Almeida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
East misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Almeida.
East is looking to land body kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A low kick from East misses
and Almeida counters with a nice uppercut.
East uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almeida.
This has been an exciting period of action!
East avoids the head kick by Almeida.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick East dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Almeida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
East cracks the inside of Almeida's front leg.
East throws a leg kick that is checked
and Almeida counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. East is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Almeida throws a quick head kick that skims the top of East's head.
Almeida checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from East.
East delivers a nice body kick.
East looks to score with a jab to the body but Almeida is just out of range.
East misses with the body kick
and Almeida counters with a left to the body.
Almeida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
East takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Almeida takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from East is predictable there
and Almeida counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. East is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Good work by Almeida as he checks the leg kick.
Nick East is winning the standup battle so far.
East misses with a body kick.
East looks for the body kick but Almeida saw that one coming.
East wants to slow Almeida down by chopping away at his legs.
East wants to land a leg kick but Almeida is out of range.
Almeida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
East misses with a leg kick
and Almeida counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Almeida throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A low kick from East misses
and Almeida counters with an outside leg kick.
Almeida lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida throws a lazy head kick
and East counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almeida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Almeida moves out of range of the body kick from East.
East throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Almeida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
East throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Almeida on the side of the head.
East misses with a body kick.
East shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
East connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Almeida momentarily.
A head kick misses from Almeida.
East is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by East. That's going to slow Almeida down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East swings and misses with a hook to the body.
East misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from East.
East throws a leg kick but Almeida sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
East throws a half hearted mid kick.
Almeida scores with a body shot.
Almeida misses with a low kick as East jumps back.
East misses with a body shot.
East misses with a hook. Almeida ducked under it nicely.
Almeida on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Almeida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by East.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Almeida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but East was well out of range. Poor timing from Almeida.
East avoids the body shot from Almeida.
Almeida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
East throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Almeida sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Almeida scores with a leg kick.
East wants to land a leg kick but Almeida is out of range.
Nick East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
East looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Almeida checks a low kick from East.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
East misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from East 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 Almeida has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Almeida and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
East keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick East dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
East with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Almeida to score with a decent uppercut.
East throws a half hearted mid kick.
East misses with a leg kick.
East looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Almeida moves out of range of the body kick from East.
A looping hook to the body misses from East. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almeida avoids a kick to the body.
East tries to land a body kick
and Almeida counters with a nice low kick that buckles East's knee momentarily.
Almeida staying out of range there.
Almeida blocks the body kick.
Almeida throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Almeida looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Almeida punishes East's body with a nice straight punch.
East tries to score with a low kick but Almeida moves his leg out of the way.
East throws a hook but Almeida avoids it easily.
Almeida fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. East looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Almeida takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
East misses with the body kick
and Almeida counters with a head kick. That will keep East thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
East scores with a nice strike.
Almeida lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Almeida scores with a head kick. East tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
East throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Almeida connects with a solid leg kick.
East throws a low kick but Almeida moves out of range easily.
Anthony Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nick East is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East thumps Almeida with a low kick.
East avoids the head kick by Almeida.
East thumps Almeida with a low kick.
East swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Almeida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt East.
Almeida fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but East is out of range.
East misses with a body kick.
East blocks a head kick by Almeida.
East connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
East misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East tries to score with a low kick but Almeida moves his leg out of the way.
Both fighters circling a little - East finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A combination from East does no damage.
Almeida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Almeida takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Almeida blocks a leg kick.
Almeida shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. East eats them both and turns towards Almeida to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Almeida fakes a jab and throws a low kick but East checks it well.
East goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by Almeida!
Almeida lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East just misses with a punch to the body.
East throws a half hearted mid kick.
Almeida checks a leg kick.
Almeida tries to land a front kick but East steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Almeida lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Almeida throws a leg kick which misses East's front leg but catches the back leg as East tries to avoid it.
Almeida scores with a decent looking hook.
East tries to clinch but Almeida moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
East attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Almeida shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Almeida.
Well East has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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... Nick East!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vitor Almeida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roger Silva has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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165 lbs
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168 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vitor Almeida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Roger Silva!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva controlling his opponent.
Almeida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Silva on the ground.
Silva is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Silva forces Almeida back against the cage and clinches.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Almeida.
Silva tries to clinch up.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roger Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Almeida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silva.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Almeida manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Almeida throws a big shot that misses.
Vitor Almeida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Almeida misses with a straight left.
Silva shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Almeida manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Silva postures up.
Silva passes into half guard.
Silva is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Almeida has managed to free his arm - good work.
Almeida is trying to stand back up but Silva is controlling him
Silva perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Silva tries to pass the half guard into mount. Almeida knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Silva escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva misses with the combination.
Almeida looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.
Almeida looks to land a left hand but Silva moved out of range nicely.
Silva lands a head kick. Almeida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva wants to clinch.
A big left from Almeida misses.
Almeida takes a kick to the side of the head.
Almeida misses with a looping left.
Almeida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Almeida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Silva.
Almeida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva doesn't manage to clinch there - Almeida circles away.
Silva lands a head kick. Almeida smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Silva prevents Almeida from standing back up.
Almeida is trying to control but Silva passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee asks Silva politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Silva prefers to stall for the moment though.
Silva decides to stand back up.
Almeida scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva jabs Almeida to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A slow jab from Almeida misses its intended target.
Silva tries to clinch up but Almeida circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva tries to clinch but Almeida is having none of it.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida thows a body shot but no joy.
Almeida throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva cracks Almeida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Silva dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Silva is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Almeida is defending well for now.
Silva lands a knee to the body.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Almeida.
Almeida avoiding damage as Silva throws knees to the body.
Almeida can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Almeida misses with a punch on the inside.
Silva manages to break the clinch.
Silva throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Almeida's head.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Almeida throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Almeida misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Almeida.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Almeida's guard.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Almeida is keeping the position.
Almeida is trying to control the position but Silva postures up.
Almeida is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Silva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva gets to his feet - Almeida follows without any prompting.
Nice cross by Almeida.
Silva misses with a wild combination.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Almeida swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping Almeida under the eye.
Almeida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Almeida avoids the body shot from Silva.
Silva darts in trying to clinch
and Almeida counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Almeida crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Almeida gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Almeida manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Roger Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva clinches up with Almeida and pushes him back against the cage.
Almeida takes a knee to the side of the body.
Silva scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Almeida.
Silva looking to throw knees to the head but Almeida is blocking nicely.
Silva lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Silva using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Almeida has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Almeida swings wildly with an uppercut but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Almeida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva has Almeida up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva missing with knees to the body.
Silva misses with a knee strike.
Silva blocks a body shot from Almeida.
Silva tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Almeida is keeping busy.
Silva lands a knee to the head.
Almeida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Almeida on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Silva prevents a body shot from Almeida.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Almeida keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Almeida avoids the head kick by Silva.
Almeida connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida throws a poor cross that misses
and Silva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Almeida misses with a straight left.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almeida swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Almeida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Almeida.
Silva is looking to clinch but Almeida is avoiding it.
Silva dives in and grabs Almeida's left leg, looking for a takedown. Almeida pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Almeida gets tackled into the cage by Silva. Silva maintains the clinch.
Silva tries a knee to the head but Almeida blocks it.
Silva lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Almeida throws a punch but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva wants to break the clinch but can't.
A shot in the inside from Almeida.
Silva is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva takes a shot to the head.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Almeida blocks with his arms.
Almeida lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Silva or not.
Roger Silva seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva keeps control of Almeida as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Almeida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Silva landing knees to the head.
Silva slowing the pace effectively.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Silva with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Almeida digs a right hand underneath Silva's ribcage. Silva let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Almeida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Almeida lands a body punch.
Silva blocks a body shot from Almeida.
Almeida can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Almeida lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Almeida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Silva blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Almeida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Almeida is working Silva over against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Almeida throws a head punch that misses.
Silva goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Silva blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Almeida looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Almeida is trying to force a seperation but Silva has the dominant position.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Almeida controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Almeida.
Almeida working hard to break the clinch.
Almeida misses with a body punch.
Silva unloads a knee to the mid-section. Almeida lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Silva trying to land knees to the body.
Silva wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Silva breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Almeida. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Almeida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Almeida looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva needs to keep his hands up - Almeida had a free shot at his head there.
Almeida tries to clinch
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Almeida listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Almeida.
Vitor Almeida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roger Silva.
Almeida looks to throw the jab but Silva is out of range.
Silva goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Silva misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Almeida swivels and escapes.
Almeida defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Almeida throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Roger Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Almeida stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Almeida thuds his right hand into Silva's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Almeida looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Almeida lands a right hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Almeida throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vitor Almeida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Silva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Almeida.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitor Almeida showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Silva 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Silva!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sasha Lagoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy The Iron Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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162 lbs
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166 lbs
21 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good kicks
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasha Lagoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy The Iron Hand!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Iron Hand misses with a body kick.
Lagoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Iron Hand throws an off balance right hand
and Lagoo counters with a left to the body.
A punch combination from Lagoo misses.
Lagoo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lagoo moves out of range as The Iron Hand throws a body kick.
Lagoo misses with a leg kick.
Lagoo misses the jab.
The Iron Hand tries to close the distance and clinch but Lagoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The Iron Hand lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from The Iron Hand is predictable there
and Lagoo counters with a straight right hand.
The Iron Hand stuns Lagoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoo checks a low kick from The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Iron Hand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lagoo tries to avoid it but The Iron Hand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lagoo to the ground. Lagoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Iron Hand will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lagoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Iron Hand manages to avoid it.
The Iron Hand tries to clinch up
and Lagoo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lagoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Iron Hand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lagoo tries to avoid it but The Iron Hand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lagoo to the ground. Lagoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sasha Lagoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy The Iron Hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand fails in his attempt to clinch.
Billy The Iron Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lagoo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand wants to clinch up but Lagoo keeps it at a distance.
The Iron Hand tries for a takedown but Lagoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Iron Hand tries to clinch there but Lagoo circles away.
The Iron Hand throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
The Iron Hand tries to clinch up
and Lagoo counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lagoo with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand wants to land a leg kick but Lagoo is out of range.
Lagoo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lagoo gets tackled into the cage by The Iron Hand. The Iron Hand maintains the clinch.
The Iron Hand drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lagoo lands a left hand.
The Iron Hand throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lagoo blocks it with crossed arms.
Lagoo tries to break free but The Iron Hand pushes him back against the cage.
Lagoo blocks a body shot from The Iron Hand.
Lagoo goes for a takedown attempt but The Iron Hand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The Iron Hand doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck for The Iron Hand with that takedown attempt.
Sasha Lagoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lagoo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lagoo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Iron Hand tries to land a leg kick but Lagoo saw it coming and moves away.
Lagoo checks a leg kick.
Lagoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Iron Hand throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lagoo.
The Iron Hand slips a jab and a cross from Lagoo.
The Iron Hand misses with a takedown attempt
and Lagoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Sasha Lagoo will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lagoo misses with a shot to the body
and The Iron Hand counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The Iron Hand thuds his right hand into Lagoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The Iron Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lagoo swinging wildly here.
Lagoo scores with a nice strike.
Sasha Lagoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Iron Hand wants to clinch up but Lagoo keeps it at a distance.
The Iron Hand throws a low kick but Lagoo moves out of range easily.
Lagoo moves into range and clinches up with The Iron Hand.
Lagoo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lagoo goes for a takedown attempt but The Iron Hand pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoo throws a right and a left that The Iron Hand avoids nicely.
The Iron Hand on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lagoo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lagoo wants it to stay on the feet.
The Iron Hand tried to score with a low kick but Lagoo checks it.
Lagoo swinging wildly here.
Lagoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The Iron Hand tries for a takedown but Lagoo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand misses with a low kick.
The Iron Hand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The Iron Hand gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lagoo.
Lagoo feints a jab promting The Iron Hand to slip. Lagoo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Iron Hand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The Iron Hand tries to clinch up.
Nice takedown defense from Lagoo. No joy for The Iron Hand on that attempt.
Sasha Lagoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand fails with the takedown
and Lagoo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The Iron Hand is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Lagoo feints a jab promting The Iron Hand to slip. Lagoo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. The Iron Hand slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Billy The Iron Hand has been cut.
The Iron Hand avoids the head kick by Lagoo.
The Iron Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Lagoo moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Lagoo. Beautiful body shot.
The Iron Hand misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lagoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lagoo jabs at The Iron Hand's body.
Lagoo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lagoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Iron Hand circles away quickly and effectively.
The Iron Hand is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lagoo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand loads up on a big right hand but Lagoo slips the punch.
Lagoo tries to clinch there but The Iron Hand circles away.
The Iron Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The Iron Hand gets tackled into the cage by Lagoo. Lagoo maintains the clinch.
The Iron Hand is trying to maintain a safe position but Lagoo gets an underhook and turns The Iron Hand into the cage.
The Iron Hand prevents Lagoo from breaking the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lagoo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Iron Hand throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The Iron Hand is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lagoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sasha Lagoo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy The Iron Hand's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
The Iron Hand gets the takedown into side control.
Lagoo is pushing The Iron Hand's head away, looking to escape. The Iron Hand manages to hold on to the position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lagoo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Iron Hand throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lagoo is looking for a sweep.
Lagoo is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron Hand tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lagoo parries the strikes from The Iron Hand easily there. The Iron Hand is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lagoo to escape.
Lagoo tries to escape but The Iron Hand is in control.
The Iron Hand throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lagoo works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The Iron Hand is working for a kimura but Lagoo is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lagoo blocking the ground and pound attempt from The Iron Hand.
Lagoo kicks The Iron Hand off and gets back to his feet.
The Iron Hand is looking to chop away at Lagoo's legs.
The Iron Hand rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lagoo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lagoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by The Iron Hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Lagoo blocks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo looks to land a combination but The Iron Hand avoids it well.
Lagoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The Iron Hand throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lagoo's waist but Lagoo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing The Iron Hand off to one side.
The Iron Hand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lagoo thows a body shot but no joy.
Sasha Lagoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Iron Hand shoots for a double leg takedown but Lagoo sprawls well. He's pushed The Iron Hand's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The Iron Hand misses with a low kick.
The Iron Hand tried to score with a low kick but Lagoo checks it.
A clash of legs there as Lagoo blocks the low kick.
Sasha Lagoo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lagoo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lagoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Billy The Iron Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Iron Hand takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Iron Hand wants to clinch up but Lagoo keeps it at a distance.
Lagoo avoids the head kick by The Iron Hand.
The Iron Hand throws a leg kick that misses.
The Iron Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lagoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but The Iron Hand swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The Iron Hand throws a low kick but Lagoo avoids it.
Lagoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy The Iron Hand comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lagoo 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... Sasha Lagoo!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlos Eduardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimi Banuwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
215 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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220 lbs
7 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Eduardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimi Banuwa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eduardo with a hook.
It looks like Jimi Banuwa has been cut.
Eduardo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Banuwa counters with an outside leg kick.
Banuwa is looking to chop away at Eduardo's legs.
Eduardo just misses with a punch to the body.
Banuwa ducks under a wild hook from Eduardo.
Banuwa lands with a slapping head kick.
Banuwa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Banuwa defending well as Eduardo loads up on a big left hand.
Banuwa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Banuwa misses with a low kick.
Eduardo looks to land a right hand but Banuwa moved out of range.
Eduardo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Eduardo misses with the combination.
Banuwa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Eduardo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Banuwa turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eduardo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Banuwa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Eduardo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eduardo checks a low kick from Banuwa.
Banuwa lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Banuwa tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Eduardo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Banuwa slips a straight right by Eduardo.
Eduardo misses the shot to the body.
Eduardo connects with a jab.
Banuwa misses with an attempted mid kick.
Eduardo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Banuwa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Eduardo misses the jab.
A big left from Eduardo misses.
Banuwa slips under a jab from Eduardo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Eduardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Banuwa's head backwards.
Eduardo misses with a two punch combination.
Banuwa throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banuwa connects with an inside leg kick.
Banuwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Eduardo.
Banuwa avoids the body shot from Eduardo.
Eduardo cracks Banuwa with an open hand slap.
Banuwa walks into a left hand.
Banuwa is rocked!
That has opened up Jimi Banuwa's cut even more.
A leg kick checked by Banuwa.
Banuwa throws a leg kick but Eduardo checks it.
Eduardo tries to bum rush Banuwa with a series of wild strikes but Banuwa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Eduardo scores with a decent looking hook.
Banuwa is still on wobbly legs! Can Eduardo finish him?
Eduardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banuwa.
Banuwa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Banuwa seems to have recovered his senses.
Eduardo looks to score with a jab to the body but Banuwa is just out of range.
Eduardo takes a swing at Banuwa's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Banuwa.
Banuwa feints and then cracks Eduardo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Eduardo down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banuwa slips a jab and a cross from Eduardo.
Eduardo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banuwa.
A solid leg kick lands there for Banuwa.
Eduardo blocks a low kick nicely.
Banuwa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Banuwa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Banuwa.
Banuwa looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Eduardo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Banuwa throws a sloppy head kick and Eduardo moves out of range easily.
Nice body punch from Eduardo.
Banuwa looks gassed!
Banuwa tries to clinch but Eduardo moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banuwa wants to clinch.
Donk. Eduardo catches Banuwa right on the button with a cross.
The cut above Jimi Banuwa's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eduardo lands a big uppercut and Banuwa crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Banuwa looks OK. Eduardo waves Banuwa back to his feet!
Banuwa get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Banuwa stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Eduardo runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carlos Eduardo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Rua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Tony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rua might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slayed. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as James Tony enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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218 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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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
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauricio Rua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Tony!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tony lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rua just misses with a punch to the body.
Mauricio Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tony keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Tony dodges the punch combination from Rua.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Tony's shoulder, as Tony tries to avoid the shot.
Tony swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Tony fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Rua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tony as he avoids it easily.
Rua throws out a loose jab but Tony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rua throws out a leg kick but Tony moves out of range and Rua only half commits.
Rua with a jab.
Tony gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rua manages to break the clinch.
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Tony moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua scores with a jab to the body.
Tony lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tony checks the leg kick.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tony manages to avoid it.
Tony lands a head kick!
It looks like Mauricio Rua has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tony is defended easily by Rua.
Tony takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rua throws a hook but Tony avoids it easily.
A big right from Rua misses.
Tony fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rua works Tony's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tony circles away quickly and effectively.
Rua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rua duly obliges.
Tony bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control but Tony postures up.
Rua prevents Tony from moving into mount.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Rua has one of Tony's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tony wants to control but Rua is keeping him busy.
Tony might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rua kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rua is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Tony.
Rua throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Tony looking to control but instead Rua has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tony is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Rua is working hard here to advance position.
Tony tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
Tony wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Tony is very close to passing his half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tony missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mauricio Rua will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
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.
Rua misses with a left hand
and Tony counters with a good low kick that Rua was not able to check.
Tony uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rua.
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tony misses with a head kick.
Tony throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tony misses with a head kick.
Mauricio Rua is winning the standup battle so far.
Some wild striking there from Rua.
Tony scores with a sloppy right hand. Rua should have avoided that one.
Tony instigates a clinch.
Tony comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tony.
Tony manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tony avoids the body shot from Rua.
Tony tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Tony.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Tony scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Rua doesn't seem bothered though.
Rua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rua throws a nice looking combination but Tony bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tony is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
Rua throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rua throws a body punch but Tony moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tony.
Tony moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rua throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tony counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tony lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tony lands a glancing blow to the side of Rua's head.
Tony tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rua swivels and escapes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tony throws a nice head kick!
Rua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tony was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
Tony throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tony looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rua misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tony takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tony throws a big shot that misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tony is defended easily by Rua.
Mauricio Rua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Tony.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Tony tries a head kick but it misses.
Mauricio Rua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Tony.
Tony changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rua tries to avoid it but Tony manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rua to the ground. Rua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rua digs a good hook to Tony's body.
Rua throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tony sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rua blocks a head kick by Tony.
Rua misses with a series of wild punches.
Tony is looking to clinch.
Tony lands with a nice body punch.
Rua slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rua throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tony.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tony was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Tony's ribs.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tony was well out of range. Poor timing from Rua.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua throws a leg kick but Tony checks it.
Tony tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
A jab from Tony misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rua takes a kick to the side of the head.
Rua scores with a decent looking hook.
Tony chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rua can pounce on him.
A leg kick checked by Tony.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tony shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tony not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Tony showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mauricio Rua's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Tony takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A head kick by Rua misses
and Tony counters with a single leg into guard. Rua didn't expect that.
Tony passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rua works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tony won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Tony from controlling successfully.
Tony is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Tony from controlling successfully.
Tony trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Tony from controlling successfully.
Rua escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tony gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tony passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tony is stalling here. Rua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tony seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Rua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Tony is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua working the ground and pound from side control.
Tony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tony regains half guard there - taking advantage of Rua's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tony wants to get back to full guard.
Rua thows a huge punch but Tony dodges it nicely.
Rua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is just content to waste time from the top position. Tony takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tony manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Tony pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Tony wants to control the pace but Rua is squirming around nicely.
Tony is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rua can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Rua is trying to escape the mount.
Tony is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Rua can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control but Tony is having none of it.
Rua regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tony is pressing down on Rua's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rua is holding on for now.
Tony throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Still in half guard, Tony seems content to control.
Rua trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tony manages to pass to mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Tony comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tony 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 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Tony!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Richard Richmond IV (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saito Shinji (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Richmond IV has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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130 lbs
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138 lbs
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Richmond IV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Saito Shinji!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richmond IV fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Shinji is out of range.
Richmond IV connects with a jab.
Richmond IV with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shinji counters with a takedown into side control.
Shinji tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Shinji tries to move into full mount but can't pass Richmond IV's legs.
Richmond IV parries the strikes from Shinji easily there. Shinji is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Richmond IV to escape.
Shinji is looking to take a break and control but Richmond IV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinji creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Richmond IV sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinji is looking to take a break and control but Richmond IV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shinji is trying to get an arm triangle but Richmond IV is defending well.
Shinji tries for a kimura but Richmond IV is defending well.
Richmond IV wants to control but Shinji postures up.
Richmond IV trying to remain calm as Shinji controls from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinji is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richmond IV knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Shinji is looking to take a break and control but Richmond IV is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richmond IV being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shinji tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Richmond IV tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Shinji is trying to get an arm triangle but Richmond IV is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinji swings around for an armbar but Richmond IV sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Shinji's guard.
Shinji has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Richmond IV can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shinji is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Richmond IV defends well.
Richmond IV thows a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Richmond IV distracts Shinji with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Shinji is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinji had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Richmond IV defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saito Shinji dominated that round.
That's time! Richmond IV's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shinji misses with an uppercut
and Richmond IV counters with a left to the body.
Shinji throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shinji swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinji throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Richmond IV was covering up waiting for the punch and Shinji finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Shinji 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.
Shinji trying to control the position from guard on top but Richmond IV is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shinji pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richmond IV is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinji drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Shinji off! Shinji jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.
Shinji drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Shinji jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Richmond IV trying to control the position.
Shinji throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinji drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Shinji off! Shinji jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.
Saito Shinji has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shinji trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shinji in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Shinji slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Shinji's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Shinji drops back looking for a leg! Richmond IV is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Richmond IV manages to kick Shinji off! Shinji jumps back into Richmond IV's guard.
Richmond IV keeping moving, preventing Shinji from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinji is pushing down on Richmond IV's leg trying to pass to half guard. Richmond IV is fighting to maintain full guard but Shinji has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shinji not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Richmond IV blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shinji.
Richmond IV knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shinji on the ground.
Shinji not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Shinji seems to be looking for submissions.
Shinji is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shinji throwing shots but Richmond IV is blocking nicely.
Shinji is trying to work for a kimura but Richmond IV is defending well.
Shinji looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shinji is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saito Shinji showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Shinji tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Richmond IV was well out of range. Poor timing from Shinji.
Shinji throws a shot from downtown. Richmond IV moves away and avoids it.
Shinji throws a lazy uppercut
and Richmond IV counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shinji!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richmond IV landing strikes from the mount and Shinji is in trouble!
Richmond IV unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinji is in a horrible position here. Richmond IV smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Shinji is rocked!
Shinji is desperately trying to improve his position but Richmond IV has a good base and remains in mount.
Shinji is still in real trouble! Can Richmond IV finish him?
Shinji takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Richmond IV's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Richmond IV!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Bloom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grimlock Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jones has chosen Wu Tang Clan - Method Man as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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140 lbs
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137 lbs
21 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Orlando Bloom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grimlock Jones!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bloom misses with a shot to the body
enabling Jones to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloom moves into the clinch.
Jones with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bloom struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bloom throws a head punch that misses.
Bloom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bloom can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Bloom's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones gets through Bloom's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bloom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jones has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bloom.
Jones goes for a takedown attempt but Bloom pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Bloom back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a body punch.
Bloom tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Bloom pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones blocks the elbow strike.
Jones stalling the fight.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones tries to work over Bloom's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bloom.
Bloom misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries to score a body lock takedown but Bloom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Orlando Bloom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grimlock Jones.
Bloom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Bloom backwards.
Bloom tries to work over Jones's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Jones on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bloom tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
Grimlock Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bloom instigates a clinch.
Jones putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Bloom in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bloom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bloom misses with a body punch.
Bloom goes for a takedown attempt but Jones pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bloom takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloom pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bloom swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones lands a shoulder strike.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloom gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Jones as the two fighters clinch.
Bloom working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Bloom.
Jones is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bloom pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
Bloom tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bloom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bloom misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloom swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bloom looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bloom tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Bloom is fighting off a takedown attempt but Jones is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bloom to the mat. Bloom regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Jones missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloom keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Bloom manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Jones is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bloom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jones is proving hard to escape from.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bloom is one step ahead there.
Bloom is sitting in close to Jones's body. Jones has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Bloom is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Bloom is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grimlock Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cisco Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toafa Mcghee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcghee has chosen The Haka as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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22
289 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cisco Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Toafa Mcghee!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcghee moves out of range of the strikes.
Rage lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Toafa Mcghee has been cut.
Rage misses with a left hand
and Mcghee counters with a good, hard body kick but Rage shrugs it off.
Mcghee scores with a leg kick.
Rage throws a lazy head kick
and Mcghee counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage throws a head kick that misses
and Mcghee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcghee counters with a head kick.
Rage is breathing heavily.
Mcghee scores with a head kick. Rage tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cisco Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcghee.
Rage throws a lazy uppercut
and Mcghee counters with a leg kick.
Mcghee connects with a body shot.
Mcghee tries to clinch up.
Mcghee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Rage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcghee lands with a slapping head kick.
A combination from Rage does no damage.
Mcghee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mcghee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rage's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcghee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Mcghee thuds his shin into the meat of Rage's side.
Mcghee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee instigates a clinch.
Mcghee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcghee connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Cisco Rage has been cut.
Mcghee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mcghee with a knee to the head.
Mcghee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Mcghee.
Mcghee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcghee is working Rage over against the cage.
Mcghee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mcghee lands a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee lands an elbow just above Rage 's eye.
Rage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mcghee breaks from the clinch.
Mcghee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mcghee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Rage looks to land a combination but Mcghee avoids it well.
Rage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cisco Rage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcghee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mcghee throws a leg kick which misses Rage's front leg but catches the back leg as Rage tries to avoid it.
A head kick from Mcghee lands but Rage takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcghee shoots in for a takedown but Rage shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mcghee. That's going to slow Rage down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mcghee - that will leave a mark!
Mcghee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcghee connects with a high kick.
Rage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mcghee.
Rage needs to keep his hands up - Mcghee had a free shot at his head there.
Mcghee clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcghee with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mcghee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toafa Mcghee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mcghee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rage throws a right hand that Mcghee ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcghee also avoids with ease.
Rage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcghee counters with a solid body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mcghee.
Mcghee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rage takes an elbow to the temple.
Mcghee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rage throws a sloppy head kick
and Mcghee counters with a solid body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mcghee lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcghee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Rage. No joy for Mcghee on that attempt.
Rage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mcghee.
Mcghee cracks the inside of Rage's front leg.
Toafa Mcghee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mcghee lands a two punch combo.
That kick from Mcghee tenderised Rage's leg. Rage is trying to keep his angry face on.
Mcghee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Mcghee has closed the distance and engaged Rage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcghee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mcghee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcghee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mcghee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcghee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rage fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mcghee tries to throw a body punch but Rage avoids it by throwing Mcghee back against the cage.
Mcghee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Rage in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mcghee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcghee scores a nice knee to the body.
Mcghee connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rage's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcghee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mcghee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Mcghee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rage lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mcghee smiles and moves away.
Mcghee misses with a wild combination.
Mcghee lands a high kick!
Rage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mcghee.
Mcghee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rage rather than just go for the knockout.
Rage misses with a series of wild punches.
Mcghee fakes the leg kick and cracks Rage in the body.
Mcghee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rage's half guard.
Rage on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rage tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Mcghee is controlling the pace.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mcghee trying to control from half guard but Rage is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toafa Mcghee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Rage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mcghee counters with a body kick that stops Rage in his tracks momentarily.
Mcghee lands with a slapping head kick.
Rage misses with a few strikes there.
Mcghee drops his hands momentarily and Rage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rage attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rage throws a shot from downtown. Mcghee moves away and avoids it.
Rage stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mcghee.
Rage will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mcghee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rage takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rage misses with a hook. Mcghee ducked under it nicely.
Mcghee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcghee counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rage is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rage is rocked!
Mcghee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mcghee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Rage fails to pull guard.
Mcghee trying to land knees to the body.
Mcghee lands a damaging elbow.
Oh Rage is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mcghee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mcghee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mcghee creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Rage! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Mcghee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toafa Mcghee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Knox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leviathen Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Its time for WAR!!!-ll cool j. David Knox has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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275 lbs
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240 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leviathen Rage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rage walks into a left hand.
Knox missing with a left hand there. Rage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rage shoots in looking for a takedown. Knox tries to sprawl out of it but Rage keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Knox manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Knox defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rage.
Knox connects with a nice looking jab.
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Rage.
Knox gets tackled into the cage by Rage. Rage maintains the clinch.
Knox working aggressively here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rage pulls guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Knox trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Knox trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
We're going to have a standup here because David Knox wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Rage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knox counters with a low kick, right behind Rage 's knee.
Knox throws a leg kick but Rage checks it.
Rage lands a nice shot that snaps Knox's head back.
Rage shoots for a double leg takedown but Knox sprawls well. He's pushed Rage's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
David Knox has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leviathen Rage.
Rage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage has a takedown stuffed.
Knox stuffs the takedown attempt from Rage. Rage gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox takes a swing at Rage's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Knox misses.
Rage misses with a hook
and Knox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rage shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knox throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rage on the side of the head.
Knox throws a shot to the body.
Knox lands a nice looking body shot.
Rage looks gassed!
Rage tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knox is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Knox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Knox getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Knox darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Knox steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Rage is out on his feet! Knox sets himself and nearly takes Rage's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). David Knox!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Red Darglio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darglio's entrance music is Deftones "Hexagram". A fine choice. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Red Darglio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darglio throws a head kick but Kent moves out of range.
Kent gets a double leg takedown into Darglio's guard.
Darglio lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kent!
Darglio is working for a guillotine from mount but Kent frees his head quite easily.
Kent is looking to get to half guard.
Darglio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
It looks like Clark Kent has been cut.
Kent wants to hold on but Darglio pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darglio swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kent is now in Darglio's guard. A big mistake from Darglio there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darglio keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
Kent tries to free his leg and advance position but Darglio is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent stands and throws Darglio's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kent looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Darglio is avoiding damage well.
Kent tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kent is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Darglio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kent working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darglio is being controlled here.
Darglio manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kent is pressing down on Darglio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Darglio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Darglio defends well.
Darglio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darglio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Darglio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darglio in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darglio is pushing down on Kent's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kent is fighting to maintain full guard but Darglio has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darglio sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kent looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Darglio is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kent is just riding it out for now. Darglio eventually gives up the hold.
Darglio lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kent is looking for a sweep. Darglio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kent regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Darglio.
Darglio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kent is keeping the position for now.
Kent throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Darglio escapes and throws Kent's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darglio advances to mount.
Darglio throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Darglio working Kent over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darglio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kent is rocked!
Darglio controlling his opponent.
Kent is still in real trouble! Can Darglio finish him?
Kent is looking to improve his position but Darglio isn't that keen on the idea.
Kent takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Darglio's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Darglio!
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