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Thralls of Fighting 17 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Clarkson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Deleon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Good chin |
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trevor Clarkson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Deleon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clarkson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Deleon darts in and clinches Clarkson up against the cage.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deleon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Clarkson is trying to pull guard but Deleon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Deleon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Trevor Clarkson has been cut.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Clarkson avoids it.
Deleon trying to land knees to the body.
Deleon with a knee to the head.
Deleon landing knees to the head.
A knee to the head by Deleon.
Clarkson wants a takedown.
Clarkson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Clarkson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Deleon passes into half guard.
Deleon seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deleon passes into side control, despite Clarkson's attempt to control the position.
Clarkson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Deleon decides to stand up, so the ref orders Clarkson to his feet.
Deleon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks with his arms.
Deleon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Deleon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deleon scores with a knee to the head.
Deleon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson jumps guard but Deleon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deleon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deleon lands a nice knee to the body.
Clarkson is breathing heavily.
Deleon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deleon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Deleon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deleon landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Clarkson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Deleon blocks it with crossed arms.
Deleon lands a nice knee to the body.
Clarkson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Deleon lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Deleon.
Deleon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clarkson's face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deleon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deleon is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Deleon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clarkson is trying to pull guard but Deleon has him pressed against the cage.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks with his arms.
Deleon misses with a knee strike.
Deleon looking to throw knees to the head but Clarkson is blocking nicely.
Deleon crunches a lovely knee into Clarkson's ribcage.
Deleon connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Deleon.
Clarkson jumps guard but Deleon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks with his arms.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Deleon won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deleon scores with a knee to the head.
Deleon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Clarkson is trying to pull guard but Deleon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Deleon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Deleon connects with a nasty looking knee right to Clarkson's face.
Deleon landing knees to the body.
Deleon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deleon scores with a knee to the head.
Deleon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Clarkson is trying to pull guard but Deleon has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clarkson tries to land knees in the clinch but Deleon avoids the damage to the body.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Deleon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Deleon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clarkson tries for a takedown. No joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Deleon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trevor Clarkson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Deleon stuffs the takedown.
Clarkson tries to keep at a distance but Deleon has taken the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Deleon.
A knee to the head by Deleon.
Deleon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Deleon landing knees to the body.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clarkson fails to pull guard.
Deleon looking to throw knees to the head but Clarkson is blocking nicely.
Clarkson jumps guard but Deleon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deleon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deleon scores with a knee to the head.
Deleon is breathing heavily.
Deleon trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deleon tries a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks it.
Deleon landing knees to the head.
Deleon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deleon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Clarkson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Deleon smiles and moves away.
Jay Deleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Deleon. Beautiful body shot.
Clarkson shoots in looking for a takedown but Deleon manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clarkson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Deleon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Clarkson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Deleon!
Clarkson goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Deleon is on top in guard.
Clarkson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Deleon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deleon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Clarkson, up you get!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deleon drives through and clinches with Clarkson against the cage.
Deleon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Deleon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deleon looking to throw knees to the head but Clarkson is blocking nicely.
Deleon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clarkson is defending well for now.
Clarkson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Deleon.
Deleon tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarkson avoids the damage to the body.
Deleon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clarkson is trying to pull guard but Deleon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deleon misses with a knee strike.
Deleon misses with a knee to the head.
Deleon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clarkson lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Clarkson is working for a kimura but Deleon is defending it quite comfortably.
Clarkson wants to work for an arm triangle but Deleon is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clarkson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Deleon sees it coming and defends easily.
Deleon is defending against the submission attempts here by Clarkson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clarkson looking for a submission but Deleon manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Deleon wants to stand but Clarkson is controlling the position.
Clarkson trying to control the position from guard on top but Deleon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clarkson is really struggling to control Deleon but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Deleon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Clarkson is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Deleon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Trevor Clarkson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Clarkson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Deleon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Deleon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clarkson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Deleon misses with a knee strike.
Deleon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Deleon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Clarkson is defending well for now.
Clarkson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Clarkson is trying to pull guard but Deleon has him pressed against the cage.
Deleon missing with knees to the body.
Deleon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deleon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Clarkson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but Deleon won't allow it.
Clarkson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Deleon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trevor Clarkson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Deleon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clarkson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clarkson jumps guard but Deleon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Deleon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks with his arms.
Clarkson is trying to pull guard but Deleon has him pressed against the cage.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Knees to the body from Deleon.
Deleon misses with a knee strike.
Clarkson manages to pull guard.
Clarkson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Deleon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Deleon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clarkson working for a triangle but Deleon defends it easily.
Deleon decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deleon is looking to clinch but Clarkson is avoiding it.
Trevor Clarkson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Deleon lands a slapping body shot.
Deleon moves in looking to clinch but Clarkson pushes him off.
Deleon has managed to clinch.
Deleon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clarkson blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clarkson jumps guard but Deleon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Deleon tries a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks it.
Deleon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deleon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Clarkson blocks it with crossed arms.
Deleon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Deleon tries to land knees in the clinch but Clarkson avoids the damage to the body.
Deleon tries a knee to the head but Clarkson blocks it.
Deleon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Clarkson goes for a takedown attempt but Deleon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Clarkson swats away the attempt to clinch by Deleon.
Clarkson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Deleon misses with a combination
and Clarkson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deleon is trying to stand back up but Clarkson is controlling him
Clarkson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clarkson works his way into full mount!
Clarkson throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Deleon has his hands clasped together but Clarkson breaks the hold and Deleon is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Clarkson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Trevor Clarkson!
Trevor Clarkson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paal Gloppe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Jones had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 186.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paal Gloppe!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gloppe misses with a series of wild punches.
Gloppe throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jones counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gloppe scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Gloppe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Gloppe misses.
Gloppe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gloppe misses with the combination.
Gloppe looks gassed!
Jones wants to clinch up but Gloppe keeps it at a distance.
Gloppe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Jones.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A knee to the head by Jones.
Gloppe has had enough of the clinch but Jones keeps him there for the moment.
Jones lands an elbow that stopped Gloppe in his tracks for a moment.
Jones crunches a lovely knee into Gloppe's ribcage.
Jones lands an elbow just above Gloppe 's eye.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gloppe up against the cage.
Gloppe throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones.
Jones connects with a knee to the head.
Jones lands a knee to the head.
Jones connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gloppe's face.
Gloppe is rocked!
Jones drops Gloppe with a big knee straight up the middle! Gloppe is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Gloppe is still on wobbly legs! Can Jones finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Nice elbow from Jones.
Jones is working Gloppe over with knees. Oh, he's thrown a big one to the head! Gloppe is out! One big shot and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jack Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Manny Holiday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Holiday might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to All White Everythang by: Young Jeezy. Wilson has chosen Ennio Morricone - For A Few Dollars More as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Manny Holiday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Shane Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson cracks Holiday with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Manny Holiday has been cut.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Holiday at a distance.
Wilson stalks Holiday and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Holiday's face. Holiday staggers backwards, shaken.
A good leg kick by Holiday.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holiday slips a jab and a cross from Wilson.
Holiday has closed the distance and engaged Wilson in a clinch.
Wilson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Still in the clinch, Wilson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holiday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Wilson.
Holiday tries to throw a body punch but Wilson avoids it by throwing Holiday back against the cage.
Wilson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holiday goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wilson is pushing Holiday up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Holiday or not.
Wilson lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson digs a right hand into Holiday's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Holiday's gas tank.
Holiday is breathing heavily.
Wilson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Manny Holiday's cut is getting worse.
Holiday missing with knees to the body.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wilson gets through Holiday's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Holiday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wilson blocks it with crossed arms.
Wilson lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wilson is leaning against Holiday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wilson.
A right hand to the body from Wilson.
Wilson lands with a left to the head.
Manny Holiday's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wilson pushes Holiday against the cage. Wilson is working some dirty boxing. Wilson pushes off with a quick right hook! Holiday goes down! Holiday tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wilson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Wilson!
An out of breath Shane Wilson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Spartacus Gladius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Mamuh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamuh has chosen http://youtu.be/q6FNpV7-cyo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Joe Mamuh is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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140 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Spartacus Gladius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Mamuh!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamuh closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Mamuh lands in his opponent's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gladius has his hands on Mamuh's head, controlling the position.
Gladius has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mamuh wants to control from the top but Gladius keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mamuh stopping the sweep attempt from Gladius.
Mamuh being controlled here momentarily.
Mamuh must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mamuh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gladius shoots in looking for a takedown. Mamuh tries to sprawl out of it but Gladius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mamuh manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mamuh has managed to clinch.
Mamuh escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamuh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mamuh misses with a double jab.
Mamuh misses with a double jab.
Mamuh looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mamuh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mamuh moves into the clinch successfully.
Mamuh has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gladius uses from the top position.
Gladius trying to control but Mamuh is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gladius stays in close to Mamuh's body and controls the position.
Gladius seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mamuh for as long as he can get away with.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Spartacus Gladius wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Mamuh shoots in looking for a takedown but Gladius manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mamuh's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gladius avoids the body shot from Mamuh.
Gladius fails to land the takedown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gladius moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladius tries to clinch up.
Gladius looks to clinch
and Mamuh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Joe Mamuh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Mamuh misses.
Mamuh just misses with a punch to the body.
Mamuh throws a leg kick
and Gladius counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mamuh is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Gladius keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mamuh.
Mamuh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gladius.
Mamuh throws the left hand but Gladius avoids the punch easily.
Mamuh throws a head kick that Gladius semi-blocks.
Mamuh lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mamuh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gladius counters with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamuh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gladius circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh scores with a nice strike.
Mamuh throws a leg kick
and Gladius makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Mamuh really felt that one!
Nice takedown defense from Mamuh. No joy for Gladius on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spartacus Gladius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamuh scores with a takedown into Gladius's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gladius holds on and takes a little breather.
Mamuh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gladius swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mamuh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mamuh tries to stand but Gladius is controlling from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gladius working a defensive guard here.
Gladius managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mamuh dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gladius avoids the body shot from Mamuh.
Mamuh throws a leg kick
and Gladius holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Gladius fails to land.
Gladius avoids the elbow strike from Mamuh, against the cage.
Mamuh pulls Gladius into guard.
Gladius looking to sit in guard and control but Mamuh gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mamuh trying to control but Gladius is working from the bottom.
Gladius looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gladius has momentary wrist control but Mamuh slips an elbow through the middle.
Mamuh is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gladius keeping moving, preventing Mamuh from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Mamuh hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Gladius shoots in and gets a takedown into Mamuh's guard.
Gladius wants to control from the top but Mamuh keeps moving.
Gladius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mamuh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gladius's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh trying to control but Gladius is working from the bottom.
Mamuh wants to stand but Gladius has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Gladius seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mamuh postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Spartacus Gladius.
Gladius will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gladius tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mamuh paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gladius closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mamuh circles away.
Gladius is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mamuh sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Spartacus Gladius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mamuh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gladius tries to clinch up
and Mamuh counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mamuh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gladius.
A low kick from Mamuh misses
and Gladius counters with a two punch combo.
Joe Mamuh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A head kick misses from Mamuh.
Mamuh instigates a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Mamuh's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gladius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mamuh tries a head kick but it misses.
Gladius shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamuh dodges the punch combination from Gladius.
Gladius closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Mamuh throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gladiuss head.
Mamuh breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamuh has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mamuh lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gladius is looking for a takedown.
Mamuh breaks the clinch.
Mamuh does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gladius avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mamuh has Gladius up against the cage in a clinch.
Gladius tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mamuh smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Joe Mamuh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Mamuh clobbers Gladius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gladius tries to keep at a distance but Mamuh has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mamuh lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mamuh tries to break free but Gladius pushes him back against the cage.
Mamuh lands a nice uppercut.
Mamuh has a couple of punches blocked by Gladius.
Mamuh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gladius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mamuh throws a leg kick
and Gladius counters with a nice body kick.
Mamuh throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Gladius tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mamuh is in Gladius's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamuh postures up in Gladius's guard and throws a big left but Gladius blocks it.
Mamuh trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mamuh is fighting to break Gladius's control of his arms but Gladius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mamuh postures up.
Mamuh trying to control the position from guard on top but Gladius is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gladius is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Spartacus Gladius.
Mamuh showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gladius.
Mamuh misses with a takedown attempt - Gladius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mamuh throws a chopping leg kick but Gladius manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh has managed to clinch.
Mamuh is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Mamuh pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gladius tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mamuh throws a low kick but Gladius moves out of range easily.
Mamuh throws a nice looking combination but Gladius bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gladius avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some wild striking there from Mamuh.
Mamuh shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gladius as he avoids it easily.
Mamuh throws a series of strikes that have Gladius backpedaling.
Mamuh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gladius circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamuh throws a head kick but Gladius moves out of range.
Mamuh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mamuh throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gladius stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gladius tries for a takedown but Mamuh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mamuh throws a sloppy head kick and Gladius moves out of range easily.
Mamuh shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gladius manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gladius keeping moving, preventing Mamuh from controlling successfully.
Gladius wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mamuh tries to stand but Gladius is controlling from the bottom.
Gladius tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Spartacus Gladius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gladius is controlling Mamuh's posture.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Mamuh throws a series of punches but Gladius moves out of range.
Mamuh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mamuh fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gladius, pushing him back against the cage.
Gladius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Joe Mamuh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mamuh misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mamuh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice body kick there by Gladius.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mamuh looks to land a right hand but Gladius moved out of range.
Gladius doesn't manage to clinch there - Mamuh circles away.
Gladius has closed the distance and engaged Mamuh in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Mamuh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mamuh has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Mamuh!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ba Lil II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Taker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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160 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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ba Lil II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Taker!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lil II is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lil II has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taker is working away from the top position though.
Lil II is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lil II is not content to let Taker control the position.
Lil II misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Taker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lil II regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lil II has his foot on Taker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taker works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lil II lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taker!
Taker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lil II. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lil II is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Taker is surviving well by controlling Lil II's body position as best he can.
Taker is looking to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taker tries to hold on but Lil II postures up.
Taker is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lil II looking to control but Taker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taker tries to lock up and control but Lil II gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Taker tries to hold on but Lil II postures up.
Taker is working to get back to half guard.
Taker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lil II takes Taker's back.
Lil II is working for a rear naked choke. Taker is not defending it well and Lil II has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Taker refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Taker's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ba Lil II!
Ba Lil II very nearly forgot to thank Kobra Clothing Inc. amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leung Ting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Graciano Pizzaman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graciano Pizzaman acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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300 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leung Ting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Graciano Pizzaman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ting has Pizzaman up against the cage in a clinch.
Ting controlling the action here for a moment.
Ting lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pizzaman backwards.
Ting'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.
Ting lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pizzaman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ting lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pizzaman or not.
Pizzaman looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pizzaman can't break the clinch.
Pizzaman is trying to break free.
Ting escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ting clinches up against the cage.
Ting scores with a shoulder strike.
Ting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ting punishes Pizzaman's body with a nice straight punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ting instigates a clinch.
Ting scores with a shoulder strike.
It looks like Graciano Pizzaman has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ting scores with a hook to the body.
Ting cracks Pizzaman with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ting.
Ting lands a nice uppercut.
Ting lands with a left to the head.
Ting pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ting pushes Pizzaman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ting lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pizzaman backwards.
Ting lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Ting scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ting lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ting lands with a light punch inside.
Ting lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pizzaman backwards.
Pizzaman is rocked!
Pizzaman wants to get back to striking at distance but Ting won't allow it.
Ting breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ting throws an uppercut from hell that sends Pizzaman clean off his feet! He's out cold! Ting stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leung Ting!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tragon Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roz Dee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dux's entrance music is Countdown to Extinction. A fine choice. Tragon Dux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tragon Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roz Dee!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux wants to clinch up but Dee keeps it at a distance.
A head kick misses from Dux.
Dux listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dux throws a head kick but Dee moves out of range.
Dee misses with a straight right.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux takes a swing at Dee's ribcage but misses.
Dee walks into a stiff left hand from Dux.
Dee ducks under a wild hook from Dux.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Dee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dux connects with a right hand. Dee shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dee lands a glancing blow to the side of Dux's head.
Dee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dee throws a right and a left that Dux avoids nicely.
Dux bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dee.
Dux throws a big shot that misses.
Dux throws a sloppy head kick and Dee moves out of range easily.
Dee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dux, right into the meat.
Dee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dux throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dux throws a poor cross that misses
and Dee counters with a nice body shot.
Dux tries a head kick but it misses.
Dux lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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!
Dux slips a jab and a cross from Dee.
Dux looks to score with a jab to the body but Dee is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dux.
Dee slips under a jab from Dux.
Dux throws a hook to the side of Dee's head but Dee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dee swats away the attempt to clinch by Dux.
Oooooh!!! Dux has knocked Dee down with a huge combo! Dux steps away and waves a wobbly Dee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Dee is rocked!
Dux lands a right hook to the body.
Dux feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Dee sprawling to the canvas! Dee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dux finish him?!
Dee is still on wobbly legs! Can Dux finish him?
Dux throws an uppercut from hell that sends Dee clean off his feet! He's out cold! Dux stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tragon Dux!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erick Nuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erick Nuno!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espada falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nuno counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Espada is trying to stand.
Nuno throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nuno trying to control from half guard but Espada is working away.
Nuno stops Espada from getting back to his feet.
Nuno lands strikes from half guard.
Espada tries to kick Nuno off but Nuno keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nuno is trying to control the action in half guard but Espada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Espada is trying to stand up here but Nuno is controlling him well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nuno is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nuno is trying to work for a kimura but Espada is defending well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Nuno prevents Espada from standing back up.
Nice strikes from Nuno there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada is trying to stand back up but Nuno is controlling him
Nuno trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuno prevents Espada from standing back up.
Nuno content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Erick Nuno has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nuno shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Espada sprawls well. Espada wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Nuno gets slowly back to his feet.
Espada takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuno cracks a nice hook into Espada's ribs.
Nuno has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Left hook, right uppercut from Espada.
Espada misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nuno shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Espada's guard.
Nuno throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Espada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nuno must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nuno scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nuno trying to control the position from guard on top but Espada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuno wants to pass the guard but Espada is keeping the position.
Espada wants to stand up but Nuno is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nuno working some strikes from top position.
Espada keeping moving, preventing Nuno from controlling successfully.
Espada wants to stand and escape but Nuno is having none of it.
Nuno is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Nuno uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Espada.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Espada looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Espada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nuno.
Nuno changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Espada looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Nuno content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espada is pushing Nuno's head away, looking to escape. Nuno manages to hold on to the position though.
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.
Nuno trying to control the action but Espada is working from the bottom.
Nuno working the head with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nuno looks up at the clock and then as Espada takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Nuno smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Espada is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nuno asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erick Nuno dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nuno is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Espada like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Espada from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erick Nuno!
An out of breath and clearly excited Erick Nuno thanked Das Labor for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bitag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Frajd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mak Frajd 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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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ben Bitag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mak Frajd!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frajd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bitag dodges the punch combination from Frajd.
Bitag changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Frajd tries to avoid it but Bitag manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Frajd to the ground. Frajd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Frajd scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bitag doesn't seem bothered though.
Frajd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bitag closes the distance and clinches up with Frajd, looking for a takedown. Bitag pushes Frajd against the cage but Frajd circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frajd stuffs the takedown attempt from Bitag. Bitag gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Bitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frajd throws a right and a left that Bitag avoids nicely.
Bitag looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bitag avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Frajd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frajd throws a right and a left that Bitag avoids nicely.
Mak Frajd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frajd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bitag circles away quickly and effectively.
Frajd fails to land with a series of punches.
Frajd lands with a nice combination. Bitag backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Ben Bitag has been cut.
Frajd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bitag moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitag showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frajd.
Frajd looks gassed!
Horrible takedown by Bitag or perhaps it was just good defense by Frajd which made him look bad.
Frajd misses with a double jab
and Bitag counters with a takedown into side control.
Bitag is putting a hurting on Frajd here, landing some big shots from side control.
Bitag trying to control the action but Frajd is working from the bottom.
Frajd is trying to get back to half guard.
Frajd takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Frajd tries to buck Bitag off but Bitag is having none of it.
Frajd manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bitag tries to roll over but Frajd keeps him under control.
Bitag is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd wants to pass to mount but Bitag is defending the position.
Frajd is looking for a kimura but Bitag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frajd to get the leverage.
Frajd is keen to just control but Bitag is a slippery customer.
Frajd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frajd is trying to work for a kimura but Bitag is defending well.
Bitag trying to control but Frajd postures up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Frajd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Frajd has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bitag really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitag tries to lock up and control but Frajd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frajd has hold of Bitag's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Bitag manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Bitag throwing hammer fists to the chest of Frajd. What's that going to do exactly?
Bitag regains half guard.
Bitag is pressing down on Frajd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frajd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bitag is trying to keep Frajd in close.
Frajd sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bitag's guard.
Frajd seems to be looking for submissions.
Bitag looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is working for a submission of some sort.
Frajd working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frajd is looking for a kimura here.
Frajd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frajd is looking for a kimura but Bitag is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Frajd to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frajd seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mak Frajd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Bitag's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Frajd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bitag circles away quickly and effectively.
Bitag with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frajd counters with a three punch combo that has Bitag backing up. Bitag nods at Frajd to acknowledge the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Frajd. Those never looked like landing.
Frajd throws a head kick that misses.
Bitag will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bitag blocks a jab.
Frajd digs a good hook to Bitag's body.
Frajd misses with the combination.
Bitag misses with a takedown attempt
and Frajd counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Bitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bitag shoots and misses
and Frajd makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Frajd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bitag.
Frajd swinging wildly here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frajd misses with the combination.
Bitag dives in and grabs Frajd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frajd pushes down on Bitag's head and hops out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitag shoots in and drives through. Frajd sprawls well.
Frajd looks to land a combination but Bitag avoids it well.
Frajd throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frajd throws a series of punches but Bitag moves out of range.
Frajd lands with a nice combination. Bitag backs away looking to recover.
Bitag fails with a takedown attempt.
Frajd misses with a few strikes there.
Frajd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bitag counters with a single leg into guard. Frajd didn't expect that.
Frajd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frajd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bitag's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Frajd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ben Bitag overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bitag can't keep his opponent in guard - Frajd advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd is working for a submission of some sort.
Bitag wants to control but Frajd is keeping busy.
Frajd is trying to control. Bitag wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bitag keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Frajd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bitag doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Frajd.
Frajd is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bitag has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitag is trying to stand back up but Frajd is controlling him
Bitag is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frajd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frajd's back!
Frajd tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Frajd is trying to escape the mount.
Frajd is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Frajd gets back to half guard.
Frajd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frajd is staying active underneath Bitag, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Frajd is looking to improve his position.
Bitag trying to control the action but Frajd is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitag winds up and cracks Frajd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Frajd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bitag pulls his head out easily.
Frajd manages to get to full guard.
Bitag lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitag 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.
Frajd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitag throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bitag scoring with punches to the head and body.
Frajd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bitag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mak Frajd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ben Bitag's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bitag tries for a takedown but Frajd sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bitag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bitag closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frajd circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Bitag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Frajd.
Frajd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frajd.
Frajd looks up at the clock and then as Bitag takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Frajd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bitag tries to buck Frajd off but Frajd is having none of it.
Frajd looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bitag tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frajd is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bitag looks calm but he's in trouble here. Frajd gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bitag is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Frajd lets go of the hold and Bitag can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mak Frajd!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jamie Rolland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slug Bert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 lbs
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140 lbs
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jamie Rolland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Slug Bert!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bert takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bert.
Bert will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slug Bert.
Bert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rolland lands with an overhand left.
Bert shoots for a takedown but Rolland saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rolland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rolland swivels and escapes.
Rolland throws a jab when Bert was well out of range.
Bert moves out of range of the strikes.
Rolland just misses with a punch to the body.
Rolland loads up on a big right hand but Bert slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rolland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bert moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bert takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rolland keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Bert with that takedown attempt.
Rolland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bert manages to avoid it.
Bert fails with the takedown.
Bert steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rolland.
Rolland cracks a nice hook into Bert's ribs.
Bert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rolland avoids it really well and circles away.
Jamie Rolland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bert shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland thows a body shot but no joy.
Slug Bert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rolland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Rolland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Rolland lands with a shot to the body.
Rolland thows a body shot but no joy.
Rolland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bert.
Horrible takedown by Bert or perhaps it was just good defense by Rolland which made him look bad.
Bert takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bert looks gassed!
Rolland just misses with a punch to the body.
Bert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bert misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rolland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bert.
Rolland feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bert sprawling to the canvas! Bert rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Rolland finish him?!
Bert is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bert.
Rolland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bert moves away.
Bert changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rolland looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rolland holds on to Bert's head and controls the position momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bert working away.
Bert looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rolland is avoiding damage well.
Bert is looking to take a break and control but Rolland is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bert working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rolland is trying to control Bert's posture but Bert avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamie Rolland dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bert tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rolland swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bert is defended easily by Rolland.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rolland darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bert dives in and grabs Rolland's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rolland pushes down on Bert's head and hops out.
Jamie Rolland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slug Bert.
Bert shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rolland defends it nicely.
Bert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rolland is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bert decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rolland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bert on the ground.
Rolland wants to get back to his feet.
Rolland wants to control but Bert is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rolland is refusing to be controlled, as Bert sits in half guard.
Bert stops Rolland from getting back to his feet.
Rolland is staying active underneath Bert, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Slug Bert.
Bert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bert swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rolland counters with a stiff right hand.
Bert shoots in and drives through. Rolland sprawls well.
Bert shoots in but Rolland avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rolland ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bert is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rolland connects with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bert scores with a jab to the body.
Rolland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rolland throws a big shot that misses.
Rolland cracks Bert with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bert looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rolland finish him?
Bert is still on wobbly legs! Can Rolland finish him?
Bert doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bert avoids the body shot from Rolland.
Rolland cracks Bert with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Bert looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Rolland finish him?
Bert glances at the clock... BAM! Rolland nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bert crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bert is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jamie Rolland!
Jamie Rolland retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath Jamie Rolland thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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