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CWC 37 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ben Funky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luca Fuschini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Funky!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Luca Fuschini!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Funky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Funky wants it to stay on the feet.
Funky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Funky fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fuschini to the ground. Funky is now in Fuschini's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Fuschini is trying to keep Funky in close.
Fuschini wants to control but Funky passes easily into half guard.
Funky thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fuschini is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Funky pulls his head out easily.
Fuschini is trying to get back to full guard.
Fuschini blocking the ground and pound attempt from Funky.
Funky not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fuschini wants to improve his position but Funky is controlling well.
Funky performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini gets full guard.
Funky's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fuschini not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuschini wants to stand and escape but Funky is having none of it.
Fuschini wants to sweep here but Funky controlling him for the moment.
Funky looking to pass the guard.
Fuschini controls Funky momentarily but Funky frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Luca Fuschini.
Fuschini lands a jab to the nose.
Fuschini fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Funky is looking to clinch.
Funky is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fuschini's half guard.
Fuschini wants to control but Funky is keeping busy.
Fuschini moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Funky trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuschini has his foot on Funky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funky works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuschini has his foot on Funky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Funky works his way back into a safe position though.
Funky might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fuschini looks gassed!
Fuschini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Funky is one step ahead there.
Funky throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Funky with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funky pushing down on Fuschini's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Funky there.
Fuschini looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Funky 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.
Funky is thwarting Fuschini's attempts to control the position.
Funky tries to pass to full mount but Fuschini defends it.
Fuschini wants to get back to his feet.
Funky slows the pace down in half guard.
Fuschini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Funky throws a big elbow that misses.
Funky 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.
Funky tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuschini is retaining full guard.
Fuschini preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Funky is in close to Fuschini's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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!
Funky in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Funky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fuschini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Funky has managed to get both his arms back between Fuschini's legs - danger averted.
Fuschini is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Funky defends well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fuschini being controlled here, momentarily.
Fuschini working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Funky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Funky manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Funky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Funky has Fuschini up against the cage in a clinch.
Funky gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Funky seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuschini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuschini looking for submissions off his back.
Funky is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fuschini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Funky postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fuschini looks a forlorn figure.
Funky controlling from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuschini is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Funky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fuschini is looking to escape.
Fuschini sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fuschini is trying to maintain the position but Funky is very close to passing his half guard.
Fuschini tries to get to full guard but Funky has control of the leg.
Funky trying to pass the guard but Fuschini defending well.
Funky drops an elbow to the side of Fuschini's head.
Fuschini moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuschini has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Funky should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fuschini has tightened it up now! Funky should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Luca Fuschini!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Hatfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blues comes to the cage accompanied by Soul Man. 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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295 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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280 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Hatfield!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blues shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A left lands for Hatfield.
It looks like Jake Blues has been cut.
Hatfield swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Blues looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hatfield is trying to control but can't.
Hatfield looking for submissions off his back.
Blues throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blues missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Blues is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hatfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Blues.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blues lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hatfield really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blues. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hatfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Blues scores with a couple of nice shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hatfield can do anything to dispel that myth.
Blues performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blues trying to control the action but Hatfield is working from the bottom.
Blues is looking to advance position but Hatfield won't allow it.
Blues trying to control from half guard but Hatfield is working away.
Blues throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Blues is looking to take a break and control but Hatfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hatfield wants to control but Blues is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hatfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hatfield trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Blues lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
It looks like Matt Hatfield has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blues cracks Hatfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That has opened up Matt Hatfield's cut even more.
Blues will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blues postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hatfield looks a forlorn figure.
The cut above Matt Hatfield's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matt Hatfield's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jake Blues!
Our winner, Jake Blues, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robin Erwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olu Olajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Olu Olajide will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
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294 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Brawler
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Brawler
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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
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Erwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olu Olajide!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erwin gets caught napping as Olajide dives in and scores a takedown. Erwin manages to retain guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Olajide stopping the sweep attempt from Erwin.
Olajide must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Erwin looking for a triangle here. Olajide is fighting it but it looks tight! Erwin pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Olajide is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robin Erwin!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marek Kolec (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krundle Bunder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolec comes to the cage accompanied by Piona. Krundle Bunder will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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300 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marek Kolec!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Krundle Bunder!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kolec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bunder swivels and escapes.
Bunder works Kolec's body with a nice hook.
Kolec gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bunder counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bunder.
Kolec tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Kolec. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bunder tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kolec's elbow.
Kolec tries to score a body lock takedown but Bunder shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bunder displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kolec up against the cage.
Bunder misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bunder stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bunder.
Bunder is pressed up against the cage. Kolec has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bunder down to the mat. Bunder avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bunder has managed to clinch.
Kolec drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bunder gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolec is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bunder is defending well.
Bunder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bunder paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kolec shoots for a takedown but Bunder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kolec is breathing heavily.
Bunder throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bunder fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bunder is looking to clinch.
Bunder connects with a body shot that sends Kolec's belly button to the back.
A nice combination there by Bunder.
It looks like Marek Kolec has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kolec takes one to the side of the head.
Bunder getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bunder moves into the clinch.
Bunder lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kolec backwards.
Bunder breaks from the clinch.
Kolec dives in and grabs Bunder's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bunder pushes down on Kolec's head and hops out.
A jab from Bunder does it's job there.
Bunder lands a big uppercut and Kolec crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kolec looks OK. Bunder waves Kolec back to his feet!
Kolec is rocked!
Kolec doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Kolec is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bunder lands a big right hand that sends Kolec crashing to the mat! Bunder stays standing though and waves Kolec back to his feet!
Bunder scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bunder dances in with a quick combination. Kolec is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Bunder snaps Kolec's head back. Kolec stumbles backwards against the cage. Bunder steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Kolec's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Kolec just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Krundle Bunder!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dwight Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasuke Uchiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sasuke Uchiha will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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130 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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145 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dwight Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sasuke Uchiha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Uchiha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lilke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lilke wants it to stay on the feet.
Lilke shoots in but no luck this time.
Uchiha tries to sprawl but Lilke drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Uchiha controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Uchiha is trying to get back to full guard.
Uchiha has his hands clasped together around Lilke's back. He's all about the action.
Uchiha regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lilke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lilke controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Uchiha keeping full guard, as Lilke tries to pass.
Uchiha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Uchiha passes to full mount!
Uchiha dominating with strikes here.
Lilke is working to get back to half guard.
Uchiha has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Lilke's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uchiha unloading with bombs!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Uchiha landing strikes from the mount and Lilke is in trouble!
Uchiha lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Uchiha lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Uchiha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Uchiha with good strikes from the mount here!
Lilke is rocked!
Uchiha looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Oh Lilke is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Uchiha is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Uchiha scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lilke?
Uchiha unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Lilke wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Uchiha celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sasuke Uchiha!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Carwin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Bonestorm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonestorm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ronald Jenkess - Disorganized Fun. Frank Carwin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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237 lbs
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232 lbs
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Carwin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Bonestorm!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Carwin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carwin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Carwin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bonestorm throws a series of punches but Carwin moves out of range.
Bonestorm throws a jab when Carwin was well out of range.
A combination from Carwin does no damage.
Carwin takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Frank Carwin has been cut.
Bonestorm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Frank Carwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonestorm throws out a leg kick but Carwin moves out of range and Bonestorm only half commits.
Carwin blocks a head kick by Bonestorm.
Carwin defending well as Bonestorm loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carwin throws a right and a left that Bonestorm avoids nicely.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bonestorm connects with a crisp jab.
Carwin throws a right hand that Bonestorm ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonestorm also avoids with ease.
Carwin throws a series of punches but Bonestorm moves out of range.
Carwin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Carwin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bonestorm.
Carwin misses with a series of wild punches.
Carwin walks into a jab.
Bonestorm misses with the combination.
Bonestorm tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carwin is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Bonestorm.
Carwin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonestorm was well out of range. Poor timing from Carwin.
Bonestorm jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bonestorm swinging wildly here.
Carwin slips under a jab.
Carwin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Carwin misses with a double jab.
Bonestorm misses with a two punch combination.
Carwin lands a left and a right that sends Bonestorm crashing to the canvas! Carwin dives into mount looking to finish!
It looks like Barry Bonestorm has been cut.
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!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Carwin controlling from the full mount.
Bonestorm is wriggling around trying to escape.
Bonestorm wants to control but Carwin is having none of it.
Carwin knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bonestorm on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carwin content just to control the position here.
Carwin avoids the attempt from Bonestorm to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonestorm is trying desperately to improve position.
Carwin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Carwin tries to get up but Bonestorm was controlling his body and he's reversed into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonestorm trying to control but Carwin is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Carwin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Carwin misses with the combination.
Carwin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bonestorm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Carwin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bonestorm throws a right and a left that Carwin avoids nicely.
Carwin punishes Bonestorm's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonestorm looks gassed!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonestorm is just out of range.
Carwin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bonestorm throws a nice looking combination but Carwin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bonestorm is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Carwin scores with a body shot.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Carwin has cracked Bonestorm with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Carwin lands another huge swinging hook and Bonestorm tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Bonestorm, before Carwin can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Frank Carwin!
A relieved looking Frank Carwin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Powers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski comes into the arena with I'm Back - T.I blaring out of the sound system. Powers has chosen We Run This - Missy Elliot as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ari Birmiski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jerome Powers!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Powers has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Birmiski.
Powers throws a right hand that Birmiski ducks under and follows up with a left that Birmiski also avoids with ease.
Birmiski thows a body kick. Powers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Powers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Birmiski gets a clinch.
Powers trying to control the position but instead, Birmiski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Powers into the cage.
Birmiski lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Birmiski on the inside.
Birmiski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Birmiski cracks Powers with a nice body shot.
Birmiski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Powers misses with an uppercut.
Powers throws a looping overhand right but Birmiski ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birmiski tries to close the distance and clinch but Powers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Powers misses with a looping right.
Powers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Powers misses.
Powers feints a jab promting Birmiski to slip. Powers then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Birmiski slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Powers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Birmiski takes one to the side of the head.
Powers throws an off balance right hand
and Birmiski counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Powers misses.
Powers is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Powers drops his hands momentarily and Birmiski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Powers misses with a double jab
and Birmiski counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Powers looks gassed!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birmiski connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Powers takes a swing at Birmiski's ribcage but misses.
Powers throws a hook but Birmiski avoids it easily.
Powers misses the body punch
and Birmiski counters with a series of strikes. Powers will be more careful next time no doubt.
Powers is rocked!
Birmiski connects with a solid leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Birmiski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Birmiski, as that shot connected.
Powers is still on wobbly legs! Can Birmiski finish him?
Birmiski drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Powers right on the button. Powers goes down! Birmiski follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Birmiski gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ari Birmiski!
Ari Birmiski retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Ari Birmiski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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