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UPF 2: Brutal Existence PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Mael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kendrick Stagliano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendrick Stagliano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Good in bed |
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
Determined |
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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, Anthony Mael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kendrick Stagliano!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mael goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stagliano lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mael circles away quickly and effectively.
Mael throws a wild body kick that Stagliano sees coming a mile off.
Mael closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mael taking a breather here.
Mael's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Mael is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Stagliano looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mael gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Stagliano is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mael lets go of the hold and Stagliano can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anthony Mael!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ortiz JR (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burrows comes to the cage accompanied by Sweet Child 'O Mine. James Ortiz JR is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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245 lbs
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260 lbs
2 - 18 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lincoln Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Ortiz JR!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz JR tries to close the distance and clinch up but Burrows swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burrows lands with a right hand.
Ortiz JR pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Burrows looks to land a right hand but Ortiz JR moved out of range.
Ortiz JR throws a head kick that misses.
Ortiz JR takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ortiz JR fails with the takedown.
Burrows lands a jab to Ortiz JR's midsection.
Ortiz JR pushes Burrows up against the cage in a clinch.
Burrows has had enough of the clinch but Ortiz JR keeps him there for the moment.
Burrows wants to get back to striking at distance but Ortiz JR won't allow it.
Ortiz JR pulls guard successfully.
Burrows wants to control from the top but Ortiz JR keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz JR is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ortiz JR utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Burrows trying to control but Ortiz JR is working from the bottom.
Burrows controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We're going to have a standup here because Lincoln Burrows wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Ortiz JR on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ortiz JR.
Ortiz JR misses with a body shot
and Burrows counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz JR is looking to clinch but Burrows is avoiding it.
Burrows cracks Ortiz JR with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Burrows has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ortiz JR to stand back up!
Ortiz JR is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ortiz JR swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burrows counters with a right hand from hell and Ortiz JR is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lincoln Burrows!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Lincoln Burrows made sure he mentioned iFight Fight Gear - All Stock $10, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Craig Neilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Neilson comes to the cage accompanied by Hurt Performed By Johnny Cash. Craig Neilson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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135 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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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, Craig Neilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neilson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Neilson wants it to stay on the feet.
Goldman closes the distance and clinches up with Neilson, looking for a takedown. Goldman pushes Neilson against the cage but Neilson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Neilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goldman.
Neilson lands the left hand.
Neilson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Goldman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Goldman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Neilson throws a head kick that misses.
Neilson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice sprawl there from Neilson as Goldman shoots in.
Craig Neilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Goldman.
Goldman checks a low kick from Neilson.
Tony Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Goldman misses.
Neilson lands with a right hand.
Goldman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Goldman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goldman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Neilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good work by Goldman as he checks the leg kick.
Goldman looking to score a takedown here. Neilson is defending well but Goldman drives through and ends up in Neilson's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Neilson keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Goldman gets to his feet. Neilson looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Goldman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Goldman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goldman walks into a stiff left hand from Neilson.
Goldman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Neilson defends it nicely.
Neilson stuffs the takedown.
Neilson throws a low kick but Goldman moves out of range easily.
Goldman keeps the fight on the outside.
Neilson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Goldman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Neilson.
Neilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldman has time to react.
Neilson connects with a nice looking jab.
Craig Neilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldman has time to react.
Goldman fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Neilson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Neilson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldman has time to react.
Goldman looks for a takedown but Neilson sprawls well.
Goldman looks gassed!
Goldman shoots in for a double leg but Neilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neilson lands a right hook to the body.
Neilson has Goldman up against the cage in a clinch.
Neilson tries to land a knee to the head but Goldman blocks with his arms.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Neilson cracks Goldman with a good jab.
Neilson throws the kick towards the body but Goldman avoids it.
Neilson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goldman eats them both and turns towards Neilson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Goldman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neilson is fending him off so far but Goldman persists. Nope, Neilson circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldman tries to move into range but Neilson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Neilson lands with an uppercut that bounces Goldman off the cage and back into range.
Goldman shoots in but no luck this time.
Neilson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Goldman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Neilson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Neilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Goldman decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Neilson wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Neilson is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Goldman!
Tony Goldman took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Happy Pills for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Steptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chappa Chippa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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185 lbs
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Good wrestling
Brawler
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Steptoe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chappa Chippa!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steptoe shoots in looking for a takedown but Chippa manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Steptoe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steptoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chippa sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chippa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Chippa misses the jab.
Chippa tries to clinch but Steptoe is having none of it.
Chippa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steptoe.
Chappa Chippa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Chippa. No joy for Steptoe on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Steptoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chippa throws a lazy right hand but Steptoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chippa moves into the clinch successfully.
Steptoe is trying to pull guard but Chippa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steptoe fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Steptoe is trying to pull guard but Chippa turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chippa lands a knee to the head.
It looks like James Steptoe has been cut.
Steptoe tries to pull guard but Chippa won't allow it.
Steptoe tries to pull guard but Chippa won't allow it.
Chippa lands an elbow just above Steptoe 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steptoe takes an elbow to the temple.
Steptoe is rocked!
Chippa stalling against the cage.
Oh Steptoe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steptoe jumps guard but Chippa turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Steptoe is breathing heavily.
Chippa lands a big knee! That's hurt Steptoe! Oh, he's all over the place! Chippa lands another knee that sends Steptoe to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chappa Chippa!
Chappa Chippa decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Casados (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tensen Zoushi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tensen Zoushi has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Casados!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tensen Zoushi!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Zoushi as Casados shoots in.
Zoushi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Casados avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Casados is defended easily by Zoushi.
Casados is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zoushi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Javier Casados. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Casados tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zoushi swivels and escapes.
Zoushi misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoushi looks to clinch
and Casados counters with a two punch combo.
Casados closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Casados lands in his opponent's guard.
Casados loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zoushi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Casados passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Casados there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Casados drops an elbow to the side of Zoushi's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Casados is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Casados stops Zoushi from getting back to his feet.
Zoushi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Casados.
Zoushi is trying to stand.
Casados is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Casados looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zoushi with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zoushi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zoushi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Casados. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Casados seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zoushi is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Javier Casados!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Debo Blaze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blaze's entrance music is great balls of fire!. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ White Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Debo Blaze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blaze tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Blaze.
It looks like Debo Blaze has been cut.
Lopez lands a big head kick that sends Blaze tumbling to the mat! Lopez takes a step backwards and waves Blaze back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Blaze is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lopez tries to land a front kick but Blaze steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lopez keeps Blaze at a distance using the push kick.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze slips a jab from Lopez.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez tries to clinch but Blaze is having none of it.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze tries a head kick but it misses.
Blaze shoots in but Lopez avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lopez goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Debo Blaze's cut is getting worse.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze avoids the head kick by Lopez.
Lopez wants to clinch.
Blaze keeps the fight on the outside.
Blaze throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaze misses with a head kick.
Blaze is breathing heavily.
Blaze fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lopez, pushing him back against the cage.
Lopez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lopez throws a nice head kick!
Blaze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lopez circles away.
Lopez moves into the clinch successfully.
Lopez can't break the clinch.
Lopez tries to circle away but Blaze has him pinned against the cage.
Lopez breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blaze shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lopez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Debo Blaze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blaze misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Lopez throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Lopez slams his shin into Blaze's torso.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Blaze blocks the body kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Debo Blaze's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lopez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lopez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lopez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blaze moves away.
Jose Lopez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blaze shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lopez pinned against the cage. Lopez gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lopez avoids the head kick by Blaze.
Lopez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blaze showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lopez.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blaze.
Blaze is looking to chop away at Lopez's legs.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lopez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lopez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blaze keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lopez.
Blaze forces Lopez back against the cage and clinches.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blaze instigates a clinch.
Blaze has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lopez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Blaze has him pressed against the cage.
Blaze breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blaze misses with a head kick.
Lopez throws a head kick but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze tries to close the distance and clinch but Lopez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Blaze fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blaze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lopez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blaze looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blaze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lopez scores with a head kick. Blaze tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jeez, Debo Blaze's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Lopez closes the distance and pushes Blaze back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lopez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
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!
Blaze tries a knee to the head but Lopez blocks it.
Lopez tries to circle away but Blaze has him pinned against the cage.
Lopez escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lopez swats away the attempt to clinch by Blaze.
Lopez misses with a body kick.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Blaze loads up on a big right hand but Lopez slips the punch.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses.
Blaze throws a sloppy head kick and Lopez moves out of range easily.
Blaze goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jose Lopez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lopez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lopez stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Blaze.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Blaze. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Blaze is looking to chop away at Lopez's legs.
Lopez throws a head kick that Blaze semi-blocks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Lopez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Debo Blaze's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lopez throws a series of punches but Blaze moves out of range.
Blaze fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lopez lands with a nice combination. Blaze backs away looking to recover.
Blaze pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Lopez.
Jose Lopez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lopez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lopez lands a head kick!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Debo Blaze's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Lopez!
Jose Lopez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Happy Pills logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Payne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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25
189 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marion Polk!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Polk takes a swing at Payne's ribcage but misses.
Polk lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Payne chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Polk can pounce on him.
A slow jab from Polk misses its intended target.
Payne moves into range and clinches up with Polk.
Polk is trying to break the clinch but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
Payne blocking some punches.
Payne lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Marion Polk has been cut.
Knees to the body from Payne.
Payne has Polk pressed against the cage, preventing Polk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Payne.
Polk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Polk's face.
Polk wants to break free but Payne has control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Payne prevents Polk from breaking the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Payne.
Payne prevents Polk from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polk has had enough of the clinch but Payne keeps him there for the moment.
Payne has Polk pushed against the cage.
Payne misses with a knee strike.
Polk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
Polk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Polk is trying to break free.
Payne lands a nice knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Payne.
A knee to the head by Payne.
Polk tries to land knees in the clinch but Payne avoids the damage to the body.
Polk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Polk tries to break the clinch but Payne is controlling the position.
A frustrated look appears on Polk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knees to the body from Payne.
Polk is trying to break the clinch but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne connects with a knee to the head.
Polk is rocked!
Polk tries to break the clinch but Payne is controlling the position.
Polk can't break the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Payne.
Polk misses with a knee to the head.
Polk tries to break free but Payne pushes him back against the cage.
Polk is trying to break the clinch but Payne is controlling him.
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!
Polk taking a breather.
Polk is trying to force a seperation but Payne has the dominant position.
Payne lands a knee to the head.
Polk is still on wobbly legs! Can Payne finish him?
Come on Payne - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Polk tries to break the clinch but Payne is controlling the position.
Payne keeps control of Polk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Polk seems to have recovered his senses.
Polk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
Payne unloads a knee to the mid-section. Polk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Payne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polk's efforts to push away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Payne keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Polk's efforts to push away.
Polk working hard to break the clinch.
Polk is trying to break the clinch but Payne is controlling him.
Payne keeps control of Polk as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Payne content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Payne comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Polk looking to slow down the pace here.
Payne is struggling to control the position.
Polk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Payne leaning against his opponent.
Payne landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polk is trying to break free.
Polk tries to circle away but Payne has him pinned against the cage.
Payne landing knees to the head.
Polk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Payne prevents Polk from breaking the clinch.
Payne slowing the pace effectively.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Payne obliges.
Payne using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Payne connects with a nasty looking knee right to Polk's face.
Payne with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Polk is looking to break free of the clinch but Payne has double underhooks.
Polk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Payne has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Payne jerks Polk's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Polk drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Payne goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Payne because Polk was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). John Payne!
During a confident post fight interview, John Payne thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Mael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
210 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Mael!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leak checks the leg kick nicely there.
Leak keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Leak forces Mael back against the cage and clinches.
Leak breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Leak.
Mael shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Leak's guard.
Leak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leak is keeping the position for now.
Mael trying to control but Leak is working from the bottom.
Mael looking to pass the guard.
Leak knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mael on the ground.
Mael content to stall in guard here.
Mael stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Leak swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mael stopping the sweep attempt from Leak.
Mael advances to half guard.
Leak has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mael is working away from the top position though.
Mael is pressing down on Leak's thigh, looking to free his foot. Leak is holding on for now.
Mael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leak does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mael is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leak wants to get back to his feet.
Mael uses his free foot to push down on Leak's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Leak.
Leak prevents Mael from taking his back.
Leak is squirming around, avoiding Mael's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
Mael has managed to slip his arm under Leak's chin. This could be all over... yep, Leak is tapping out! Submission win for Mael.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alan Mael!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rutger Crax (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham has chosen Loser - Beck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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245 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rutger Crax!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crax misses with a combination
and Dunham counters with a one-two to the body.
Dunham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crax dodges the punch combination from Dunham.
Crax has a takedown stuffed.
Crax shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Crax changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dunham tries to avoid it but Crax manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dunham to the ground. Dunham escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Crax slips a jab and a cross from Dunham.
Some bone on bone action there as Crax checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crax swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dunham looks to land a combination but Crax avoids it well.
Crax swinging wildly here.
Crax throws a right and a left that Dunham avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dunham misses with a double jab.
Dunham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crax bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dunham wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Crax tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crax wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dunham keeps working.
Dunham really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Crax. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dunham is pushing Crax's head away, looking to escape. Crax manages to hold on to the position though.
Crax looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Crax is trying to get an arm triangle but Dunham is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is not content to let Crax control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dunham can do anything to dispel that myth.
Crax is working to tighten is grip on Dunham's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dunham has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Crax is really squeezing tight and eventually Dunham passes out! Crax breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rutger Crax!
Rutger Crax is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Rutger Crax 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 George Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Todd Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santos's entrance music is Riding All Night And Day. A fine choice. Smith is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Conquering- Black Moor. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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23
130 lbs
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19
142 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, George Santos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Todd Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Santos pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Santos lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
It looks like Todd Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to pull guard but Santos forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Santos lands a good knee to the midsection. Smith won't want to take too many of those.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Santos obliges.
Smith looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice elbow from Santos.
Santos lands an elbow inside that Smith shrugs off.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Santos has the dominant position.
Smith is trying to push Santos away but Santos has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos stalling.
Santos tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That has opened up Todd Smith's cut even more.
Santos lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Santos lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
The cut above Todd Smith's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Santos stalling in the clinch.
Santos lands a damaging elbow.
Smith tries to break the clinch but Santos is controlling the position.
Santos content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santos misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Santos missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands an elbow just above Smith 's eye.
Smith takes an elbow to the temple.
Smith is rocked!
Todd Smith's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Todd Smith's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). George Santos!
George Santos is the new bantamweight champion!
George Santos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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