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DFC Fight Night 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Canyon Mikel Scott King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King comes to the cage accompanied by It's a fight!!!. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue 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
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Canyon Mikel Scott King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Connor!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor avoids the body shot from King.
King's corner calls for a 1-2. King obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
King scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Connor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Connor looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
King dodges the punch combination from Connor.
King fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King digs a good hook to Connor's body.
Connor looks gassed!
Connor tries to work over King's front leg with a kick but King checks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Connor is just out of range.
King shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Connor is trying to defend but King finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
King content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but King manages to mount him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King lands a heavy elbow.
King is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Connor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
King controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor working to try and regain half guard.
King connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
King is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Connor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
King landing strikes from the mount.
King landing strikes, looking to finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King lands a big shot there that rocks Connor but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
King with shots to the head and body - Connor looks very uncomfortable down there.
King controlling from the full mount.
King raining down shots from the mount!
King looking to ground and pound but Connor is blocking nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King is landing with some decent strikes but Connor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
King sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canyon Mikel Scott King dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Connor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Connor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but King has him pressed against the cage.
Connor prevents a body shot from King.
King misses with a punch to the body.
King breaks from the clinch.
King swings for the body but Connor moves out of range.
Connor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connor throws a leg kick but King moved away.
Connor moves into the clinch.
King lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Connor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hand to the body from King.
Connor is breathing heavily.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King is working Connor over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A body shot lands from King.
King lands a body shot.
King drags the fight down to the ground.
King thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
King looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
King doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King wants to sweep here but Connor controlling him for the moment.
King pulls Connor in close to prevent any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
King misses the shot to the body.
Connor gets a clinch.
King tries to throw a body punch but Connor avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Connor can do to turn this around?
King leaning against his opponent.
A short right from King.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King breaks the clinch.
King is looking to wear down Connor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Connor takes one to the chin there.
King scores with a jab to the body.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
King controlling from the full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, King cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
King seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Connor for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
King lands a nice shot to the head.
King content just to control the position here.
Connor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
King fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Canyon Mikel Scott King dominated that second round.
That's time! King's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
King digs a good hook to Connor's body.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Connor throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Connor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
King stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
King postures up and lands a big shot to Connor's brow.
King is stalling in the full guard.
Connor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Connor is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King 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.
King slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
King controlling the position from side mount.
King lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Connor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
King working the ground and pound from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Connor wants to control but King postures up.
Connor is working to avoid the ground and pound but King connects with a decent elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
King in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
Connor is holding King down, trying to stall.
Connor being controlled for a moment.
Canyon Mikel Scott King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
King's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
John Connor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connor can't do much from the bottom here.
We're going to have a standup here because Canyon Mikel Scott King wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
King lands a jab-cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Canyon Mikel Scott King showed his dominance in that final round.
Well King 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 30:25
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Canyon Mikel Scott King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Victor Sagat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sagat comes to the cage accompanied by Top Shotter. Jack Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Victor Sagat's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Sagat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Tyson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sagat staying out of range there.
Sagat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sagat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sagat moves away.
Sagat scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tyson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sagat, right into the meat.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sagat has Tyson up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagat struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyson controls his hands.
Sagat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Tyson looks gassed!
Sagat crunches a lovely knee into Tyson's ribcage.
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Tyson has eaten all the pies!
Sagat's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Sagat lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sagat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyson's face.
It looks like Jack Tyson has been cut.
Tyson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sagat stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Sagat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sagat.
Tyson being controlled against the cage.
A short left from Sagat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sagat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Sagat.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sagat obliges.
Sagat tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sagat is stalling here.
Sagat tries a body shot but Tyson blocks it.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Sagat working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That has opened up Jack Tyson's cut even more.
Sagat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tyson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sagat scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Sagat just leaning against Tyson, taking a breather.
Sagat with a knee to the head.
Sagat slows down the pace here.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Sagat lands a nice knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sagat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sagat slowing the pace effectively.
Sagat landing knees to the body.
Sagat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sagat lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tyson backwards.
The cut above Jack Tyson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Sagat lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Tyson being controlled against the cage.
Sagat lands a big knee to the head and Tyson goes down! Sagat pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Victor Sagat!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between John Moneybags (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dropp Fredd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Moneybags!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dropp Fredd!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredd avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fredd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moneybags throws a leg kick
and Fredd counters with a series of strikes. Moneybags will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fredd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fredd looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Moneybags misses with a body kick.
Fredd tries to clinch there but Moneybags circles away.
Moneybags swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moneybags loads up on a big right hand but Fredd slips the punch.
Moneybags throws out a loose jab but Fredd uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moneybags connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fredd momentarily.
Moneybags throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fredd on the side of the head.
A jab from Moneybags misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fredd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fredd lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Moneybags, as that shot connected.
Moneybags lands a nice shot to the body.
Moneybags with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Moneybags scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fredd doesn't seem bothered though.
Fredd throws out a loose jab but Moneybags uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fredd.
Moneybags throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fredd stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moneybags misses with a looping left.
A big right from Fredd misses.
A punch lands to the side of Fredd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fredd misses with a looping left.
A big right from Fredd misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fredd scores with a nice right hand.
Moneybags will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Moneybags wants to land a leg kick but Fredd is out of range.
Fredd on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Moneybags moves into range and connects with a jab.
Moneybags throws a nice looking combination but Fredd bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Moneybags dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Moneybags feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fredds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fredd misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredd throws a body punch but Moneybags moves out of range.
Fredd misses with a double jab.
Fredd is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moneybags throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fredd wants to land a leg kick but Moneybags is out of range.
Moneybags takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Moneybags misses with a body kick.
Fredd throws a hook but Moneybags avoids it easily.
Fredd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fredd thows a left - swing and a miss!
Moneybags takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fredd ducks under a wild hook from Moneybags.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Fredd misses.
Moneybags changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Moneybags, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moneybags misses with a hook.
Moneybags throws a series of punches but Fredd moves out of range.
Moneybags throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circling - Fredd throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fredd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moneybags.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags swinging wildly here.
Moneybags misses with a hook. Fredd ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Moneybags dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fredd thows a body shot but no joy.
Moneybags moves away from the strike by Fredd.
John Moneybags seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fredd staying out of range there.
Fredd defending well as Moneybags loads up on a big left hand.
Fredd tries to clinch up but Moneybags circles away and keeps his distance.
Moneybags defending well as Fredd loads up on a big left hand.
Moneybags looks to score with a jab to the body but Fredd is just out of range.
Moneybags misses the jab.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut
and Moneybags takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fredd misses with a series of wild punches.
Moneybags scores with a sloppy right hand. Fredd should have avoided that one.
Fredd fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags moves out of range as Fredd strikes.
Moneybags avoids the body shot from Fredd.
Moneybags misses with a body shot.
Moneybags pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fredd fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Moneybags finds it's way through Fredd's defenses.
Fredd takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Moneybags changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fredd doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Moneybags throws a leg kick but Fredd sees it coming and moves out of range.
Moneybags chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fredd can pounce on him.
Moneybags misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fredd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moneybags. Fredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a series of punches but Fredd avoids them all with ease.
John Moneybags is winning the standup battle so far.
Moneybags lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fredd is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredd is still on wobbly legs! Can Moneybags finish him?
Moneybags throws an off balance right hand
and Fredd counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Moneybags misses with an uppercut
and Fredd counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fredd seems to have recovered his senses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moneybags. Fredd does a little dance to reset his feet.
Moneybags throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moneybags blocks a jab.
A combination from Moneybags does no damage.
Fredd misses with a hook. Moneybags ducked under it nicely.
Moneybags's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fredd under the eye.
Fredd lands with an overhand left.
Moneybags misses with a body shot
and Fredd counters with a leg kick.
Moneybags steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneybags.
Moneybags staying out of range there.
Fredd misses with a hook. Moneybags ducked under it nicely.
Fredd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moneybags.
Fredd showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moneybags.
Moneybags pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fredd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Moneybags misses the jab.
Moneybags ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fredd moves away.
Moneybags moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredd throws a lazy right hand but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fredd throws a lazy right hand but Moneybags sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Moneybags ducks under a wild hook from Fredd.
Fredd moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fredd tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moneybags paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fredd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moneybags.
Moneybags lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Fredd backs up against the cage.
Moneybags lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags wants to land a leg kick but Fredd is out of range.
Moneybags throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredd misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Moneybags to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Moneybags dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A punch lands to the side of Fredd 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fredd takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Moneybags throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice straight punches there by Moneybags. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Moneybags.
Moneybags swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Moneybags throws a combination. Fredd tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice defenses there by Moneybags.
Fredd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fredd throws a sloppy body shot
and Moneybags counters with a nice uppercut.
Moneybags moves out of range as Fredd strikes.
Moneybags lands a lovely overhand right.
Fredd fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fredd tries to close the distance and clinch but Moneybags swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moneybags swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Fredd takes a swing at Moneybags's ribcage but misses.
Moneybags tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fredd is able to avoid easily.
Fredd avoids the body shot from Moneybags.
Moneybags throws a body kick that misses.
Fredd throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fredd looks to land a right hand but Moneybags moved out of range.
Moneybags misses with a looping right.
Fredd has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Moneybags misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Moneybags. Those never looked like landing.
Moneybags changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Moneybags dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dropp Fredd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Moneybags moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fredd staying out of range there.
Moneybags throws out a leg kick but Fredd moves out of range and Moneybags only half commits.
A head kick misses from Moneybags.
Fredd misses with a looping left.
A jab lands there for Moneybags.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fredd might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Moneybags has got the better of the exchanges.
Fredd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Moneybags scores with a punch to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fredd avoids the head kick by Moneybags.
Fredd throws a jab when Moneybags was well out of range.
Fredd uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moneybags.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moneybags moves out of range of the strikes.
Moneybags throws a lazy right hand but Fredd sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fredd throws an overhand right that lands on Moneybags's shoulder, as Moneybags tries to avoid the shot.
Moneybags is looking to score with low kicks.
Moneybags scores with a jab to the head.
Moneybags cracks Fredd with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Moneybags throws the left hand but Fredd avoids the punch easily.
Fredd tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moneybags swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Moneybags steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fredd.
Fredd takes one to the side of the head.
John Moneybags is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fredd wants to clinch but Moneybags slips to the side
and Moneybags counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fredd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moneybags darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fredd drops his hands momentarily and Moneybags takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fredd throws a lazy uppercut
and Moneybags makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Fredd misses.
Moneybags scores with a hook to the body. Fredd takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fredd walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Moneybags checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Moneybags connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fredd walks into a stiff left hand from Moneybags.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Moneybags swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Fredd counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Moneybags.
Moneybags avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Moneybags showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Moneybags 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Moneybags!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borya Byvalyi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ron Burgundy is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
205 lbs
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220 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borya Byvalyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Burgundy!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byvalyi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Burgundy has time to react.
Byvalyi slips a jab from Burgundy.
Burgundy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Burgundy lands in his opponent's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burgundy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Burgundy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Byvalyi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Byvalyi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Byvalyi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Byvalyi wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burgundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byvalyi defends it nicely.
Burgundy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byvalyi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byvalyi misses with a jab, cross combination.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Burgundy.
Burgundy misses with a body shot
and Byvalyi counters with a three punch combo that has Burgundy backing up. Burgundy nods at Byvalyi to acknowledge the strikes.
Burgundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byvalyi defends it nicely.
Borya Byvalyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Burgundy.
Byvalyi throws a big shot that misses.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Byvalyi to counter with a crisp jab.
Burgundy is looking to score with low kicks.
Burgundy avoids the body shot from Byvalyi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burgundy.
Burgundy shoots in for a takedown but Byvalyi shows good takedown defense.
Byvalyi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Burgundy.
Burgundy shoots in looking for a takedown. Byvalyi tries to sprawl out of it but Burgundy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byvalyi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Byvalyi stuffs the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Byvalyi as Burgundy shoots in.
Byvalyi slaps away a takedown attempt from Burgundy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burgundy looks gassed!
Burgundy thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Byvalyi counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Byvalyi throws a hook to the side of Burgundy's head but Burgundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Byvalyi looks to land a combination. Burgundy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Byvalyi misses with a two punch combination.
Byvalyi tests Burgundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Burgundy has a takedown stuffed.
Burgundy fails with the takedown.
Burgundy misses with a straight left.
Byvalyi cracks Burgundy with a good jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burgundy's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byvalyi gets caught napping as Burgundy dives in and scores a takedown. Byvalyi manages to retain guard.
Burgundy throwing strikes but missing.
Burgundy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byvalyi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Byvalyi wants to stand but Burgundy is controlling the position.
Burgundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Byvalyi is keeping the position for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Byvalyi utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ron Burgundy will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Burgundy throws a poor cross that misses
and Byvalyi counters with a stiff right hand.
Burgundy tries for a takedown but Byvalyi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Byvalyi swinging wildly here.
Burgundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byvalyi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ron Burgundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burgundy dives in and grabs Byvalyi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Byvalyi pushes down on Burgundy's head and hops out.
Borya Byvalyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Burgundy.
Burgundy throws an overhand right that lands on Byvalyi's shoulder, as Byvalyi tries to avoid the shot.
Byvalyi avoids the body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy looks for a takedown but Byvalyi sprawls well.
A left and a right from Byvalyi both land. Nice combination.
Byvalyi jabs at Burgundy's body.
Byvalyi slaps away a takedown attempt from Burgundy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burgundy is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy misses with a straight left.
Byvalyi throws a series of strikes that have Burgundy backpedaling.
It looks like Ron Burgundy has been cut.
Burgundy is trying hard to land a takedown here. Byvalyi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgundy shoots in for a takedown but Byvalyi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Burgundy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Burgundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Byvalyi scores with a nice strike.
Burgundy shoots in looking for a takedown. Byvalyi tries to sprawl out of it but Burgundy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byvalyi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Byvalyi lands a really nice looking cross but Burgundy seems unphased.
Burgundy shoots in and drives through. Byvalyi sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Byvalyi as he jumps to the side.
Burgundy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byvalyi is out of range.
Burgundy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Byvalyi stuns Burgundy with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
No luck for Burgundy with that takedown attempt.
Byvalyi scores with a sloppy right hand. Burgundy should have avoided that one.
Borya Byvalyi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Byvalyi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Byvalyi lands a jab-cross combination.
Donk. Byvalyi catches Burgundy right on the button with a cross.
Good shot there by Byvalyi.
Borya Byvalyi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burgundy is defended easily by Byvalyi.
Byvalyi throws a hook to the side of Burgundy's head but Burgundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Burgundy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Burgundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Byvalyi defends it nicely.
Burgundy takes one to the side of the head.
Borya Byvalyi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Byvalyi.
Burgundy shoots in looking for a takedown. Byvalyi tries to sprawl out of it but Burgundy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byvalyi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy walks into a stiff left hand from Byvalyi.
Burgundy looks for a takedown but Byvalyi sprawls well.
Byvalyi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Burgundy drives through with a takedown into Byvalyi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Byvalyi wants to sweep here but Burgundy controlling him for the moment.
Burgundy is working Byvalyi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burgundy throwing strikes from guard but Byvalyi blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borya Byvalyi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ron Burgundy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Byvalyi misses with a wild body shot.
Burgundy has a takedown stuffed.
Burgundy shoots in looking for a takedown. Byvalyi tries to sprawl out of it but Burgundy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Byvalyi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Burgundy walks into a left hand.
Byvalyi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Byvalyi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nice jab there from Byvalyi.
Burgundy catches Byvalyi with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Burgundy shoots in and drives through. Byvalyi sprawls well.
Borya Byvalyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Burgundy.
Burgundy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Burgundy shoots in for a takedown but Byvalyi shows good takedown defense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byvalyi blocks a jab.
Byvalyi throws a combination. Burgundy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
No luck for Burgundy with that takedown attempt.
Byvalyi misses with an uppercut.
Byvalyi throws a series of punches but Burgundy moves out of range.
Byvalyi fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Burgundy.
Burgundy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Byvalyi's waist but Byvalyi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burgundy off to one side.
A big right from Byvalyi misses.
Horrible takedown by Burgundy or perhaps it was just good defense by Byvalyi which made him look bad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy shoots for a takedown but Byvalyi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Byvalyi lands a right hook to the body.
Byvalyi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Burgundy on the side of the head.
Burgundy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Byvalyi lands a lovely overhand right.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burgundy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Burgundy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Burgundy drops his hands momentarily and Byvalyi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Jab, jab by Byvalyi - just one landing.
Burgundy shoots in but Byvalyi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Byvalyi scores with a one two! Burgundy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Byvalyi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy slips a jab and a cross from Byvalyi.
Burgundy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Burgundy tried to score with a low kick but Byvalyi checks it.
Burgundy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Byvalyi avoids it really well and circles away.
Byvalyi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Burgundy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A cross from Byvalyi lands.
Byvalyi connects with a right hand. Burgundy shakes it off.
Burgundy scores with a takedown into Byvalyi's guard.
Byvalyi manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byvalyi tries to control but Burgundy wriggling away.
Byvalyi controlling the pace for now.
Byvalyi wants to control the pace but Burgundy is squirming around nicely.
Ron Burgundy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burgundy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Borya Byvalyi showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Byvalyi 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 30:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Borya Byvalyi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Fernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Riddick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fernandez comes to the cage accompanied by Pantera "Walk". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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275 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Fernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Riddick!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddick moves out of range of the leg kick from Fernandez.
Fernandez shoots in for a double leg but Riddick sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Riddick moves out of range.
Fernandez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Fernandez.
Riddick fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fernandez has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Riddick is looking to chop away at Fernandez's legs.
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but Riddick pushes him off.
Fernandez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Riddick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Riddick looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fernandez working hard to break the clinch.
Riddick is trying to push Fernandez away but Fernandez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Riddick keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fernandez's efforts to push away.
Riddick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Riddick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fernandez moves into full guard.
Riddick would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riddick has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Riddick wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Riddick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Riddick has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.
Riddick is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
Riddick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fernandez is working an open guard so Riddick takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Fernandez looks to score with a jab to the body but Riddick is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernandez throws a head kick that misses
and Riddick counters with a thumping low kick.
Riddick tries to keep at a distance but Fernandez has taken the fight into the clinch.
Riddick pulls guard effortlessly.
Riddick wants to stand up but Fernandez is controlling him.
Fernandez pushes down on Riddick's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fernandez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fernandez thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez unloading with bombs!
Fernandez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fernandez controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fernandez raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fernandez jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Riddick manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fernandez decides to stand back up. Fernandez steps back and let's Riddick get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking to clinch.
Fernandez throws a head kick but Riddick moves out of range.
Fernandez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Riddick throws a leg kick but Fernandez moved away.
A clash of legs there as Fernandez blocks the low kick.
Fernandez checks a leg kick.
Fernandez blocks a leg kick.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fernandez!
It looks like The Riddick has been cut.
Riddick keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Riddick eats them both and turns towards Fernandez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The Riddick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fernandez misses with a body shot.
Fernandez dives in and grabs Riddick's left leg, looking for a takedown. Riddick pushes down on Fernandez's head and hops out.
Fernandez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Riddick tries to avoid it but Fernandez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Riddick to the ground. Riddick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fernandez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on The Riddick's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Riddick moves out of range as Fernandez strikes.
Nice body kick there by Riddick.
Riddick walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fernandez checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fernandez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Riddick.
Riddick looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Riddick throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fernandez.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Riddick moves away
and Riddick counters with a good, hard body kick but Fernandez shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Riddick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fernandez moves into range and clinches up with Riddick.
Riddick gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Riddick is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Riddick is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Fernandez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Riddick is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
Riddick really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fernandez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Riddick is breathing heavily.
Fernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riddick wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Riddick is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
Fernandez is trying to keep Riddick in close.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riddick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riddick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riddick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is looking for a triangle but Riddick pushes his legs off easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Riddick stopping the sweep attempt from Fernandez.
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Riddick defends easily.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riddick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Riddick has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from.
Ray Fernandez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Riddick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Riddick defends easily.
Riddick gets to his feet - Fernandez follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Riddick, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddick misses with a low kick.
Riddick keeps the fight on the outside.
Fernandez tries to clinch but Riddick is having none of it.
A good leg kick by Riddick.
Riddick will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fernandez wants to clinch.
Fernandez tries to score a power double leg takedown but Riddick sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fernandez somewhat.
Riddick thumps Fernandez with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fernandez tries to clinch up but Riddick circles away and keeps his distance.
Fernandez tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ray Fernandez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on The Riddick'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. This is the final round!
Riddick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fernandez. That's going to slow Riddick down.
Riddick ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fernandez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Riddick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ray Fernandez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Riddick tries to work over Fernandez's front leg with a kick but Fernandez checks it.
Fernandez throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Fernandez pushes Riddick up against the cage in a clinch.
Fernandez is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Riddick pulls guard.
Fernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Riddick's guard.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Riddick's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fernandez.
Fernandez landing with the ground and pound.
Fernandez drops back looking for a leg! Riddick is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Riddick manages to kick Fernandez off! Fernandez jumps back into Riddick's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez postures up in Riddick's guard and throws a big left but Riddick blocks it.
Riddick keeping full guard, as Fernandez tries to pass.
Fernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Riddick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fernandez 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.
Fernandez 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez throws and elbow that misses. Riddick uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Fernandez's guard. Nice move by Riddick!
Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Riddick is aware though and is defending well.
Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Riddick doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Riddick manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Riddick wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Fernandez here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Riddick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Riddick wants to stand but Fernandez is controlling his posture from full guard.
Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but Riddick defends easily.
Ray Fernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fernandez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fernandez wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Riddick is looking to stand up but Fernandez won't let him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fernandez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Riddick's guard.
The Riddick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fernandez tries to stand but Riddick is controlling from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Fernandez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fernandez, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Fernandez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Winston Ashley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Charles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ashley's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Epic by Farhan Khan. Winston Ashley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henry Charles's chin.
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170 lbs
8 - 6 - 0 |
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167 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Winston Ashley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Charles!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashley looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Charles!
Ashley tries to control but Charles wriggling away.
Charles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Charles reaches up to try and control the position but Ashley seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Charles rolls and tries to escape and now Ashley has his back!
Will Ashley go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Ashley trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Charles doesn't escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashley doesn't have the hooks in and Charles manages to turn into his guard.
Charles 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.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Ashley keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Winston Ashley wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Charles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ashley manages to get to full guard.
Charles with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashley keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Charles is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Ashley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Charles controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ashley is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Winston Ashley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Charles moves into range and clinches up with Ashley.
Ashley goes for a takedown in the clinch but Charles prevents it.
Ashley tries to score a body lock takedown but Charles shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Charles lands an uppercut.
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Charles dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ashley slips under a jab.
Henry Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Charles was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Charles controlling the pace for now.
Ashley tries to hold on but Charles postures up.
Charles controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by Charles there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Charles content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Charles throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Charles content just to control the position here.
Ashley is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Henry Charles wasn't active enough on the ground.
Ashley shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Charles as he avoids it easily.
Charles throws a big shot that misses.
Ashley fails with the takedown
letting Charles counter with a right hand.
Charles is looking to clinch but Ashley is avoiding it.
Ashley has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Charles finds it's way round the side to connect with Ashley's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries a low kick but Ashley avoids it.
Decent striking displayed by Charles there.
Ashley gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Charles counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Ashley!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Winston Ashley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ashley is looking to improve his position but Charles isn't that keen on the idea.
Charles sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Charles landing strikes from the mount and Ashley is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ashley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Charles. That snapped Ashley's head back.
Ashley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Ashley is rocked!
Charles lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Ashley is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ashley walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Ashley limp body while Charles jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Charles!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Somore Fudge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bender Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bender Rodriguez told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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21
223 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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205 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Somore Fudge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bender Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fudge wants to clinch.
Fudge throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Fudge dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Fudge dodges it nicely.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Fudge is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez trying to control the action but Fudge is working from the bottom.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fudge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez trying to mount his opponent but Fudge defends it.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Fudge dodges it nicely.
Fudge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rodriguez wants to control but Fudge is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez tries to pass to full mount but Fudge defends it.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Fudge dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Fudge is blocking nicely.
Fudge blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fudge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fudge is staying active underneath Rodriguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rodriguez is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Rodriguez is pressing down on Fudge's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fudge is holding on for now.
Rodriguez missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodriguez not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rodriguez throwing shots but Fudge is blocking nicely.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rodriguez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fudge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez is stalling here. Fudge is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Rodriguez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fudge has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Fudge decides to stand back up. Fudge steps back and let's Rodriguez get back to his feet.
Fudge is breathing heavily.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fudge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fudge.
Rodriguez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fudge. Fudge obviously looking to wear him down.
Rodriguez throws a series of strikes that have Fudge backpedaling.
Rodriguez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez blocks a head kick by Fudge.
Fudge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Fudge looks to land a body kick but Rodriguez moved away.
Fudge throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fudge counters with an inside leg kick.
Rodriguez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Fudge back to the cage. Rodriguez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fudge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Rodriguez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fudge at a distance.
Somore Fudge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fudge was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Fudge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rodriguez gets tackled into the cage by Fudge. Fudge maintains the clinch.
Fudge is pressed up against the cage. Rodriguez has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fudge down to the mat. Fudge avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Rodriguez dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Fudge cracks the inside of Rodriguez's front leg.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Fudge tests Rodriguez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rodriguez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fudge.
Fudge lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fudge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fudge was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Bender Rodriguez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fudge throws a sloppy head kick and Rodriguez moves out of range easily.
Rodriguez moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodriguez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fudge throws a head kick that misses.
Rodriguez looks to land a combination but Fudge avoids it well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fudge lands a head shot.
Rodriguez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fudge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez misses with a few strikes there.
Rodriguez throws a shot to the body.
Somore Fudge is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Fudge's ribcage but misses.
Fudge goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Fudge slips a jab from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez cracks a nice hook into Fudge's ribs.
Fudge jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Fudge avoids them all with ease.
Rodriguez shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fudge eats them both and turns towards Rodriguez to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A head kick misses from Fudge.
Somore Fudge is winning the standup battle so far.
Fudge avoids the body shot from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rodriguez sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rodriguez thows a huge punch but Fudge dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bender Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez throws a strike but Fudge avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez throws a big right hand that misses.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Fudge is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fudge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fudge working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rodriguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fudge is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodriguez is controlling him.
Fudge has his feet on Rodriguez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rodriguez. Fudge does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rodriguez jabs at Fudge's body.
Rodriguez throws a series of punches but Fudge avoids them all with ease.
Fudge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fudge looks to clinch
letting Rodriguez counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fudge takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rodriguez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Fudge on the side of the head.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Rodriguez.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodriguez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rodriguez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Fudge sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rodriguez cracks Fudge with a big elbow.
Rodriguez in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rodriguez working the head and body with strikes.
Rodriguez looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Fudge is avoiding damage well.
An elbow from Rodriguez crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bender Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Fudge's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rodriguez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodriguez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rodriguez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fudge rather than just go for the knockout.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Fudge.
Fudge moves into the clinch successfully.
Fudge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fudge pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fudge misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fudge's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rodriguez under the eye.
Rodriguez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fudge moves away.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Fudge.
Rodriguez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rodriguez checks a low kick from Fudge.
Fudge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez takes one on the button.
Rodriguez lands a nice shot to the body.
Fudge tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Rodriguez is able to avoid easily.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fudge was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fudge, as that shot connected.
Rodriguez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fudge.
Fudge tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodriguez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rodriguez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodriguez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fudge as he jumps to the side.
Fudge throws a wild body kick that Rodriguez sees coming a mile off.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fudge was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fudge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fudge looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fudge moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fudge avoids it really well and circles away.
Somore Fudge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bender Rodriguez.
Fudge takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fudge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fudge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fudge misses with a head kick.
Rodriguez jabs Fudge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rodriguez lands a nice looking body shot.
Rodriguez looking to score a takedown here. Fudge is defending well but Rodriguez drives through and ends up in Fudge's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rodriguez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fudge keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rodriguez wants to control from the top but Fudge keeps moving.
Fudge wants to stand but Rodriguez is controlling the position.
Rodriguez trying to control but Fudge is working from the bottom.
Bender Rodriguez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rodriguez distracts Fudge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Fudge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez content to stall in guard here.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bender Rodriguez wasn't active enough on the ground.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rodriguez thuds a left hand into Fudge's body.
Fudge throws a head kick that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fudge moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Somore Fudge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodriguez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fudge throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bender Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodriguez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bender Rodriguez!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Salad Fingers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uri Boyka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boyka is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Queen - I Want It All (extended version) . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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300 lbs
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280 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salad Fingers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Uri Boyka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boyka displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fingers throws out the jab.
Boyka closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fingers's guard.
Boyka trying to control but Fingers is working from the bottom.
Boyka got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fingers has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boyka has managed to get both his arms back between Fingers's legs - danger averted.
Fingers throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fingers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boyka trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fingers's guard.
Fingers working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Boyka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fingers is tightening it up a little... Boyka has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Boyka reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Boyka taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fingers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Salad Fingers!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young has chosen Shut 'Em Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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204 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Young!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Young misses with a few strikes there.
Carter defending well as Young loads up on a big left hand.
Young misses with a double jab.
Carter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Carter rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Carter's guard now.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carter has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Young has passed into side control.
Carter is looking to reverse the position.
Young content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Young on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Young.
Carter throws out a powerful jab.
Young takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Young slips a straight right by Carter.
Carter misses with a wild body shot.
Charles Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Young bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carter's head.
Young misses with a two punch combination.
Young throws a one two combo.
Young lunges at Carter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Carter's hand.
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carter manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Carter lunges at Young with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young's hand.
Young missing with a left hand there. Carter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Young throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Young closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carter makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Young shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Young looks to land a combination but Carter avoids it well.
Young throws a one two combo.
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ryan Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Young.
Young throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Carter's waist but Carter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Young off to one side.
Young takes a swing at Carter's ribcage but misses.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown. Carter tries to sprawl out of it but Young keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Carter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Young misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Carter.
Carter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Carter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young thows a body shot but no joy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
Young staying out of range there.
Carter looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well.
Ryan Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good shot there by Young.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter tests Young's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carter bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Carter does it's job there.
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 Ryan Carter will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Young fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Carter avoids it really well and circles away.
Carter misses the shot to the body.
Young loads up on a big right hand but Carter slips the punch.
Young throws a one two combo.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Carter's shoulder, as Carter tries to avoid the shot.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Carter.
Carter throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Young throws a body punch but Carter moves out of range.
Young swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Young tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Young shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Carter as he jumps to the side.
Ryan Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charles Young.
Carter sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to bum rush Carter with a series of wild strikes but Carter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Carter counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Carter is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Young is breathing heavily.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Carter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Carter.
A big right from Carter misses.
Carter misses with a straight right.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young throws a jab but it's blocked by Carter.
Charles Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Carter scores with a shot to the body.
Carter connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good shot there by Carter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Young pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Carter.
Carter throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young digs a good hook to Carter's body.
Young fails with a takedown attempt.
Carter keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Young misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Young manages to avoid it.
Carter throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Young shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Carter but Carter pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Young.
Horrible takedown by Young or perhaps it was just good defense by Carter which made him look bad.
Carter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice jab there from Carter.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
A telegraphed right hand from Carter misses the target.
Young on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Young will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carter throws a hook but Young blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carter looks to land a right hand but Young moved out of range.
Carter throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young throws a lazy right hand but Carter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carter misses with a straight right.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Young.
Carter lands a really nice looking cross but Young seems unphased.
Carter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young misses with the combination.
Young shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Carter regains half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Carter tries to get to full guard but Young has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Carter dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Young throws a series of punches but Carter avoids them all with ease.
Young throws a right and a left that Carter avoids nicely.
Young shoots in and bounces Carter off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Carter 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.
Carter wriggles free and stands up.
Ryan Carter is winning the standup battle so far.
Young digs a good hook to Carter's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter connects with a leg kick. Young looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carter staying out of range there.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Carter with a nice cross.
Carter misses with a looping left.
Carter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Young on the side of the head.
Carter gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carter throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Young misses the body punch
and Carter counters with a stiff right hand.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good leg kick by Carter there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young thows a body shot but no joy.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Carter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Carter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Carter dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Carter throws a hook to the side of Young's head but Young sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carter jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Young is rocked!
Carter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Carter finish him?
Young uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Carter.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
Young shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Carter defends it nicely.
A jab lands there for Carter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BAM! Carter delivers a spinning backfist that drops Young like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Ryan Carter!
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