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UPF 19: For The Love of MMA PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Banks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buddy Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Banks comes to the cage accompanied by Tech N9ne- Slacker . The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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BJJ White Belt
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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Scott Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Buddy Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens slips a jab and a cross from Banks.
Stevens looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Stevens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Stevens fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Banks tries to land a front kick but Stevens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Banks throws a leg kick but Stevens sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
Banks throws a low kick, looking for Stevens's leg but Stevens calmly moves out of range.
Stevens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banks lands with a shot to the body.
Banks misses with a body kick.
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
Scott Banks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Banks fails to land the takedown.
Banks tries for a takedown but Stevens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banks pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck for Banks with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Banks shoots in for a double leg but Stevens sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Banks has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Banks scores with a nice head shot.
Banks sizes up Stevens with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Banks shoots in looking for a takedown but Stevens manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banks's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Banks.
Stevens avoids the head kick by Banks.
Banks scores with a jab to the head.
Banks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Banks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Banks misses.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Banks does it's job there.
Banks instigates a clinch.
Banks is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Jab, jab by Banks - just one landing.
Banks attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Banks misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks's corner calls for a 1-2. Banks obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Banks moves into range and clinches up with Stevens.
Banks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Banks tries a low kick but Stevens avoids it.
Banks feints and as Stevens raises his hands in defense, Banks changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Banks dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Banks thuds a left hand into Stevens's body.
Banks fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stevens walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice cross by Banks.
Banks gets a double leg takedown into Stevens's guard.
Banks is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Banks seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stevens for as long as he can get away with.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Banks'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Stevens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Banks has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Scott Banks just wasn't active enough.
Banks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Banks rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
Banks is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Banks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Stevens has him pressed against the cage.
Banks tries to break free but Stevens pushes him back against the cage.
Banks looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Banks wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Banks tries to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling the position.
Banks is trying to break the clinch but Stevens is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Banks lands with a nice combination. Stevens backs away looking to recover.
Stevens's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Banks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stevens scrambles back to his feet.
Banks scores with a takedown into Stevens's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banks content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Stevens trying to keep a closed guard but Banks is proving a slippery customer.
Banks slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stevens is trying to get back to full guard.
Banks stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Scott Banks wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Banks rushes Stevens and presses him up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Banks - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Banks wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Banks tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the cage.
Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Banks dominated that second round.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Banks throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Banks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Banks fails with a takedown attempt.
Stevens has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A punch lands to the side of Stevens 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Banks lands a two punch combo.
Scott Banks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banks moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banks lands with a hook. Stevens tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Banks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stevens.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banks with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Scott Banks is winning the standup battle so far.
Banks is looking to chop away at Stevens's legs.
Banks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Stevens on the side of the head.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevens can do to turn this around?
Stevens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Banks keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Banks.
Banks moves into the clinch successfully.
Banks is trying to force a seperation but Stevens has the dominant position.
Stevens is working for takedown but Banks is calmly controlling the position for now.
Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens leaves Banks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Banks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stevens is able to avoid easily.
Banks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Banks lands a nice shot to the body.
Banks lands a jab.
Stevens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Banks scores with a body shot.
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!
Banks misses with a takedown attempt - Stevens sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Banks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banks is defended easily by Stevens.
Stevens misses with an uppercut
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Banks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Good standup being displayed there by Banks as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Banks.
Banks tries a head kick but it misses.
Banks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Banks's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Banks scores with a sloppy right hand. Stevens should have avoided that one.
Stevens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Banks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks tries to land a front kick but Stevens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scott Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Banks lands a jab to Stevens's midsection.
Banks connects with a body shot.
A leg kick checked by Stevens.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks misses with a body kick.
Banks thuds a left hand into Stevens's body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Banks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Banks has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Banks!
Scott Banks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 5th Round Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tito Ortiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Ortiz might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break Stuff. Carlos Jos Ricci 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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205 lbs
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213 lbs
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Brawler
KO power |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Jos Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz staying out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Jos Ricci. That snapped Ortiz's head back.
Ortiz fails with the takedown
and Ortiz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jos Ricci tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jos Ricci duly obliges.
Jos Ricci tries a head kick but it misses.
Jos Ricci tries to work over Ortiz's front leg with a kick but Ortiz checks it.
Tito Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ortiz misses with a takedown
and Jos Ricci counters with a good, hard body kick but Ortiz shrugs it off.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jos Ricci to the ground. Jos Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tito Ortiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jos Ricci throws out a loose jab but Ortiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ortiz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Jos Ricci circles away easily
and Jos Ricci counters with a nice body shot.
Jos Ricci misses with a hook.
Ortiz ducks under a wild hook from Jos Ricci.
Ortiz closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz is trying to get an arm triangle but Jos Ricci is defending well.
Jos Ricci is pushing Ortiz's head away, looking to escape. Ortiz manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You can see the frustration on Jos Ricci's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Jos Ricci is looking for a sweep.
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Ortiz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jos Ricci knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jos Ricci sneaks back into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is controlling Ortiz's trapped leg to prevent Ortiz from advancing to side control.
Ortiz is working for a kimura but Jos Ricci is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jos Ricci is doing well to control the position and prevent Ortiz from advancing to side control.
Jos Ricci wants to get back to full guard.
Ortiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jos Ricci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jos Ricci makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jos Ricci.
Ortiz won't allow Jos Ricci to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ortiz jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jos Ricci managing to control the position.
Ortiz drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jos Ricci dives on top into guard.
Jos Ricci makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jos Ricci is working Ortiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jos Ricci scoring with some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jos Ricci pushes down on Ortiz's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jos Ricci is trying to work for a kimura but Ortiz is defending well.
Jos Ricci tries to stand and escape but Ortiz is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Jos Ricci is looking to take a break and control but Ortiz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jos Ricci winds up and cracks Ortiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jos Ricci looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci winds up and cracks Ortiz with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jos Ricci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ortiz is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jos Ricci scores with a couple of nice shots.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jos Ricci controlling the pace.
Jos Ricci is trying to control. Ortiz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
It looks like Jos Ricci is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jos Ricci dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jos Ricci to the ground. Jos Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ortiz throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jos Ricci tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ortiz is in Jos Ricci's guard.
Ortiz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Jos Ricci is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Jos Ricci has escaped and now he's on top!
Jos Ricci connects with a couple of short punches.
Jos Ricci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ortiz is staying active underneath Jos Ricci, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nice strikes from Jos Ricci there.
Jos Ricci seems to be looking for submissions.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jos Ricci sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortiz is pressing down on Jos Ricci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jos Ricci wants to get up but he can't break Ortiz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jos Ricci trying to control but Ortiz is working from the bottom.
Jos Ricci is working Ortiz over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jos Ricci connects with a couple of short punches.
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jos Ricci can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jos Ricci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ortiz's head.
Jos Ricci chips away with some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ortiz looking for a triangle here. Jos Ricci is fighting it but it looks tight! Ortiz pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Jos Ricci is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tito Ortiz!
Tito Ortiz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ka Bann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ka Bann has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ka Bann!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Banner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Banner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bann forces Banner back against the cage and clinches.
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bann wants to take the fight to the mat but Banner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Bann is working for takedown but Banner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Jesse Banner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ka Bann.
Bann blocks a body shot from Banner.
Bann can't get the takedown.
Bann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banner after a bit of a struggle.
Banner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bann.
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!
Banner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bann has Banner pressed against the cage, preventing Banner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bann has Banner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Banner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jesse Banner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Banner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Banner getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banner digs a good body shot into Bann's ribs.
Banner throws a front kick aimed at Bann's knee but Bann avoids it well.
Banner lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bann ducks right into an uppercut from Banner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bann walks into a jab.
Banner connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bann takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jesse Banner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Banner lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bann is rocked!
Sloppy strikes from Banner. Those never looked like landing.
Bann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Banner as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bann closes the distance and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Banner's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bann is looking to take this one to the mat.
Banner is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Banner is trying to break the clinch but Bann is controlling him.
Bann has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Banner after a bit of a struggle.
Bann goes for a takedown in the clinch but Banner prevents it.
Bann looks winded!
Bann is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Banner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bann has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Banner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Banner working hard to break the clinch.
Banner gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Bann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bann has Banner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bann pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Banner tumbling to the mat - Bann dives into Banner's guard.
Banner scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Banner wants to get back to his feet but Bann is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Banner tries to strike from the bottom.
Banner wants to stand up but Bann is controlling him.
Bann preventing the sweep.
Bann stops Banner from standing up.
Banner keeping moving, preventing Bann from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bann trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bann working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Banner's head.
Bann trying to control but Banner is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banner wants to stand up but Bann is controlling him.
Bann connects with a couple of short punches.
Bann trying to control the position from guard on top but Banner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Banner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bann is working Banner over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bann has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bann content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Banner dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bann ducks right into an uppercut from Banner.
Bann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Banner but Banner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Jesse Banner is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banner throws a right hand that Bann ducks under and follows up with a left that Bann also avoids with ease.
Banner tries to bum rush Bann with a series of wild strikes but Bann uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Banner avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Banner thuds his right hand into Bann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bann tries a low kick but Banner avoids it.
Banner bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bann's head.
Donk. Banner catches Bann right on the button with a cross.
Bann on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
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!
Bann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Banner circles away.
Banner lands a glancing blow to the side of Bann's head.
Banner scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Banner works over Bann's head and body with a nice combination.
Bann is still on wobbly legs! Can Banner finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banner closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Bann out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jesse Banner!
An out of breath Jesse Banner 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Pruvhe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marion Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
190 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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22
190 lbs
2 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stefan Pruvhe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marion Polk!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pruvhe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Polk.
Polk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polk lands with a right hand.
Pruvhe drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pruvhe trying to control the position from guard on top but Polk is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pruvhe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pruvhe works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pruvhe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Polk's head.
Pruvhe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Polk tries to roll over but Pruvhe keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pruvhe is looking for a kimura but Polk is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pruvhe to get the leverage.
Pruvhe stops Polk from getting back to his feet.
Polk on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Pruvhe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pruvhe is working for a submission of some sort.
Pruvhe throwing shots but Polk is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pruvhe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pruvhe has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pruvhe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Polk keeps working.
Pruvhe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Polk defends it well.
Pruvhe lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk trying to control from the bottom.
Polk taking some punishment here, with Pruvhe in his half guard.
Pruvhe passes to full mount!
Pruvhe throwing strikes here but Polk is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Pruvhe thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Pruvhe goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Polk is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pruvhe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Polk's guard.
Pruvhe working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pruvhe is looking to work some ground and pound but Polk has wrist control.
Polk wants to stand up but Pruvhe is controlling him.
Pruvhe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pruvhe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pruvhe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pruvhe working the ground and pound but Polk is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Pruvhe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Polk misses with a right hand
and Pruvhe counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Pruvhe.
Pruvhe 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.
Pruvhe wants to pass the guard but Polk is keeping the position.
Pruvhe postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pruvhe throws a strike but Polk rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pruvhe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Polk would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Stefan Pruvhe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pruvhe is trying to control the position but Polk postures up.
Polk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Polk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pruvhe is pulling down on Polk's head. It's preventing any offense from Polk, at least for the moment.
Pruvhe controls Polk momentarily but Polk frees himself.
Polk passes Pruvhe's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pruvhe kicks Polk off and gets back to his feet.
Polk throws a jab when Pruvhe was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pruvhe throws a one two combo.
Pruvhe avoids the head kick by Polk.
Pruvhe slips under a jab from Polk.
Polk swinging wildly here.
Nice sprawl there from Polk as Pruvhe shoots in.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polk tries to bum rush Pruvhe with a series of wild strikes but Pruvhe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marion Polk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Polk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pruvhe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Polk.
Polk misses with a looping right.
Pruvhe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pruvhe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Polk is fending him off so far but Pruvhe persists. Nope, Polk circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polk swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pruvhe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Polk makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Polk throws a head kick that misses.
Polk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pruvhe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Polk scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pruvhe is defended easily by Polk.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Pruvhe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pruvhe slips a straight right by Polk.
Pruvhe moves out of range of the strikes.
Polk connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Polk misses its intended target.
Marion Polk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Polk scores with a four punch combination!
Pruvhe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Polk's waist but Polk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pruvhe off to one side.
Polk throws a half hearted mid kick.
Pruvhe defending well as Polk loads up on a big left hand.
Polk looks to score with a jab to the body but Pruvhe is just out of range.
Polk jabs Pruvhe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Polk misses the target.
A punch combination from Polk misses.
Jab, jab by Pruvhe - just one landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Polk throws an overhand right that lands on Pruvhe's shoulder, as Pruvhe tries to avoid the shot.
Pruvhe lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Pruvhe dominated that second round.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Polk lands a nice looking body shot.
Polk throws a wild body kick that Pruvhe sees coming a mile off.
Pruvhe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pruvhe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Polk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pruvhe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pruvhe throws a lazy right hand but Polk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Polk rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pruvhe moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Polk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pruvhe.
Polk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Polk slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pruvhe takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Stefan Pruvhe has been cut.
Polk takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pruvhe shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Pruvhe was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pruvhe is landing with some decent strikes but Polk is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pruvhe punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pruvhe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Polk is rocked!
Pruvhe working Polk over with strikes here.
Polk is still in real trouble! Can Pruvhe finish him?
Pruvhe postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Polk in real trouble here! The ref calls for Polk to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stefan Pruvhe!
A pretty intense looking Stefan Pruvhe took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Matrione (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Judge Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Matrione had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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21
190 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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19
189 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Matrione!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Judge Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matrione misses with a double jab
and Nelson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Matrione blocks it.
Nelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Matrione.
Nelson is pushing Matrione up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Matrione stalling in the clinch but Nelson improves position.
A shot in the inside from Matrione.
A head punch on the inside from Matrione fails to land.
Matrione changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nelson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Matrione throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson staying out of range there.
Matrione fails with the takedown.
Matrione with a jab.
Matrione misses with an uppercut
and Nelson counters with a nice uppercut.
Matrione thows a left - swing and a miss!
Matrione jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Matrione avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matrione missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A combination from Matrione does no damage.
Matrione throws an off balance right hand
and Nelson counters by clinching up.
Nelson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matrione lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matrione tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Matrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nelson blocks a jab.
Nelson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nelson dodges the punch combination from Matrione.
Nelson clinches.
Nelson scores with a hook to the body.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Matrione has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matrione throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Matrione blocks it.
Nelson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to throw a body punch but Matrione avoids it by throwing Nelson back against the cage.
Nelson is stalling here.
Matrione goes for a takedown attempt but Nelson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Matrione throws a lazy uppercut
and Nelson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Matrione throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nelson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matrione.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Matrione.
Matrione fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nelson avoids it really well and circles away.
Nelson blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matrione is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Matrione swats away the attempt to clinch by Nelson.
Matrione circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson has Matrione up against the cage in a clinch.
Nelson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nelson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nelson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nelson slows down the pace here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Matrione has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Matrione looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Nelson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Matrione connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Nelson momentarily.
Nelson tries to clinch but Matrione moves out of range.
Nelson clinches up against the cage.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Matrione throws the left hand but Nelson avoids the punch easily.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Matrione paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Matrione moves out of range easily.
Nelson tries to clinch but Matrione moves out of range.
Matrione lands a glancing blow to the side of Nelson's head.
Matrione throws a lazy right hand but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matrione rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch.
Matrione's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nelson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson pushes Matrione back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Matrione managing to block the knees to the body from Nelson.
Nelson looking to throw knees to the head but Matrione is blocking nicely.
Matrione drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Matrione misses with a hook. Nelson ducked under it nicely.
Judge Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nelson moves in looking to clinch but Matrione pushes him off.
Matrione throws a poor cross that misses
and Nelson moves into the clinch.
Nelson lands an uppercut.
Nelson working Matrione over with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nelson.
Nelson connects with a knee to the head.
Nelson lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nelson.
Nelson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matrione swings wildly with an uppercut but Nelson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Matrione blocks it with crossed arms.
Nelson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Nelson throws a punch but it's blocked by Matrione.
Matrione takes a knee right on the jaw!
Matrione wants to stall.
Nelson is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nelson tries a knee to the head but Matrione blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nelson lands a right hand.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson struggles to land a body shot inside as Matrione controls his hands.
Nelson lands a knee to the head.
Nelson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Matrione lands a shoulder strike.
Matrione is trying to force a seperation but Nelson has the dominant position.
Matrione tries to stall but Nelson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nelson manages to break the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Matrione. Those never looked like landing.
Matrione throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Matrione tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson slips a jab from Matrione.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Matrione misses its intended target.
Matrione thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nelson defending well as Matrione loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Matrione does no damage.
Matrione rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson counters with a straight right hand.
Mark Matrione seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrione tests Nelson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Matrione misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Nelson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nelson closes the distance and pushes Matrione back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Judge Nelson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Matrione shoots in but no luck this time.
Nelson tries to clinch up.
Nelson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Matrione rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nelson counters with a big head kick but Matrione shrugs it off.
Matrione misses with a straight left.
Nelson moves away from the strike by Matrione.
Matrione missing with a left hand there. Nelson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Matrione lands with a nice combination. Nelson backs away looking to recover.
Matrione takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nelson clinches up against the cage.
Matrione takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Nelson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nelson breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson drops his hands momentarily and Matrione takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matrione throws a looping overhand right but Nelson ducks down to avoid it.
Matrione misses with a hook
and Nelson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nelson.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nelson gets caught napping as Matrione dives in and scores a takedown. Nelson manages to retain guard.
Nelson has his feet on Matrione's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Matrione keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Matrione throws a poor cross that misses
and Nelson counters with a leg kick.
Matrione pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Matrione fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Matrione throws a lazy uppercut
letting Nelson counter with a right hand.
Mark Matrione has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matrione closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nelson circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Matrione. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matrione looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson moves into range and clinches up with Matrione.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nelson.
Nelson has Matrione pressed against the cage.
Nelson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Matrione's face.
Nelson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Matrione has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Matrione working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Nelson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matrione takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nelson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Nelson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Matrione lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Matrione stalling in the clinch but Nelson improves position.
Nelson has Matrione pressed against the cage.
Nelson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nelson.
Nelson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A short right from Nelson on the inside.
Nelson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matrione tries to circle away but Nelson has him pinned against the cage.
Nelson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nelson tries to work over Matrione's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Matrione tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nelson misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson pushes Matrione back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Nelson on the inside.
Matrione misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nelson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nelson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matrione lands a right hand.
Judge Nelson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nelson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Judge Nelson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nelson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Judge Nelson!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Judge Nelson waved his t-shirt featuring Unique Wear and Custom Design's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joesph Ely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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145 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesph Ely!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ely clinches up with Goldman and pushes him back against the cage.
Goldman gets control of Ely's arms and successfully pulls guard. Goldman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Goldman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ely!
Ely is wriggling around trying to escape.
Goldman is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Ely can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Goldman has hold of Ely's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Ely manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Ely is trying to escape the mount.
Goldman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Ely working to try and regain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ely sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Goldman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ely is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goldman trying to pass the guard but Ely defending well.
Ely taking some punishment here, with Goldman in his half guard.
Goldman looks to land a strike but Ely avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Goldman passes Ely's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Goldman is thwarting Ely's attempts to control the position.
Ely tries to kick Goldman off but Goldman keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is working for a submission of some sort.
Goldman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ely is controlling Goldman's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goldman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ely has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goldman is trying to work for a kimura but Ely is defending well.
Goldman wants to pass to mount but Ely is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ely is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldman's back!
Goldman trying to control the position but Ely manages to sink in the hooks.
Goldman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Goldman is not content to let Ely control the position.
Goldman is pressing down on Ely's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ely trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ely throws a big right hand that misses.
Ely tries to stand but Goldman is controlling from the bottom.
Ely postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ely throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ely must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tony Goldman just wasn't active enough.
Ely feints and as Goldman raises his hands in defense, Ely changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman wants to sweep here but Ely controlling him for the moment.
Ely controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ely postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ely slips nicely into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ely's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ely's back!
Goldman misses with a punch to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Goldman dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Goldman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ely pinned against the cage. Ely gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ely shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Goldman is trying to defend but Ely finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Goldman wants to get back to full guard.
Ely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldman defends it well.
Goldman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Goldman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ely trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ely being controlled here momentarily.
Ely postures up.
Ely controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tony Goldman.
Goldman tries to sprawl but Ely drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Goldman moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ely throwing strikes from guard but Goldman blocks nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ely!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Goldman cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Goldman looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goldman is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Ely has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ely tries to lock up and control but Goldman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ely is working to get back to half guard.
Tony Goldman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman working the ground and pound effectively.
Ely sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ely kicks off Goldman and gets to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Goldman.
Goldman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ely counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ely missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Goldman working a defensive guard here.
Goldman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman breaks from Ely's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ely tries to reverse the position but Goldman maintains control.
Goldman landing strikes from the mount.
Goldman avoids the attempt from Ely to control.
Goldman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Goldman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ely is wriggling around trying to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ely is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Goldman thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tony Goldman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ely stuffs the takedown attempt from Goldman. Goldman gets slowly back to his feet.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown but Ely shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Goldman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ely closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Goldman did well to prevent Ely getting side control.
Ely is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Goldman defends it well.
Goldman wants to get back to full guard.
Goldman blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ely.
Ely stands up out of the half guard.
Goldman is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ely sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ely looking to score a takedown here. Goldman is defending well but Ely drives through and ends up in Goldman's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ely wants to pass the guard but Goldman is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ely throws a big right hand that misses.
Ely trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goldman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ely postures up.
Ely has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Goldman is proving hard to escape from.
Goldman managing to control the position.
Ely is looking to stand up but Goldman won't let him.
Goldman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Goldman gets caught flat footed, as Ely shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Goldman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ely makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ely looking to pass the guard.
Ely thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Ely from controlling successfully.
Goldman is trying to keep Ely in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ely trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ely stopping the sweep attempt from Goldman.
Ely scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ely throws an elbow that misses. Goldman uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ely's guard. Nice move by Goldman!
Goldman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ely has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ely is on top in guard.
Goldman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ely is one step ahead there.
Tony Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ely being controlled here momentarily.
Ely wants to control from the top but Goldman keeps moving.
Ely stopping the sweep attempt from Goldman.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Goldman can't keep his opponent in guard - Ely advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joesph Ely comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Goldman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tony Goldman!
A relieved looking Tony Goldman thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Helge Fossmo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wayde Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fossmo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Helge Fossmo predikar. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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286 lbs
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265 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Helge Fossmo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wayde Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fossmo lands with a cross.
Sullivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Fossmo sprawls well. He's pushed Sullivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sullivan looks to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Fossmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fossmo trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fossmo.
Sullivan is looking to stand up but Fossmo isn't so interested in that idea.
Sullivan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Sullivan looks to clinch
and Fossmo counters with a shoot takedown. Sullivan fights it but they end up in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fossmo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sullivan is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fossmo is working Sullivan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fossmo chips away with some ground and pound.
Sullivan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fossmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Fossmo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sullivan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fossmo is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
Fossmo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sullivan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sullivan wants to improve his position but instead Fossmo has moved into half guard.
Fossmo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fossmo landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sullivan regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Fossmo.
Sullivan has momentary wrist control but Fossmo slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Fossmo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fossmo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fossmo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fossmo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fossmo trying to control the action but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Fossmo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sullivan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fossmo.
Fossmo 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.
Fossmo seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Sullivan has recovered full guard.
Fossmo throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sullivan's guard.
Fossmo wants to free his trapped foot but Sullivan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Fossmo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fossmo misses with a head shot. Sullivan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fossmo postures up.
Fossmo throws a big right hand that misses.
Fossmo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fossmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fossmo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo won't allow Sullivan to sweep him here.
Fossmo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Fossmo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fossmo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fossmo slips nicely into half guard.
Fossmo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fossmo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fossmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sullivan's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Helge Fossmo dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fossmo feints and as Sullivan raises his hands in defense, Fossmo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sullivan wants to sweep here but Fossmo controlling him for the moment.
Fossmo throwing strikes from guard but Sullivan blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fossmo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Fossmo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fossmo landing some decent shots from guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fossmo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sullivan's head.
Fossmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fossmo wants to control from the top but Sullivan keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fossmo stopping the sweep attempt from Sullivan.
Sullivan controls Fossmo momentarily but Fossmo frees himself.
Fossmo lands a couple of digs.
Fossmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fossmo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fossmo tries to free his leg and advance position but Sullivan is retaining full guard.
Fossmo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fossmo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Fossmo prevents Sullivan from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fossmo scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sullivan to see if he's OK.
Fossmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sullivan struggling a bit here.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fossmo lands a few punches from side control.
Fossmo scores with punches from side control.
Fossmo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fossmo works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Fossmo connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sullivan some visible discomfort.
Sullivan is rocked!
Fossmo in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Sullivan looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Fossmo turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Helge Fossmo!
Helge Fossmo retains his heavyweight title!
Helge Fossmo decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheng Jen Kuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willie Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Willie Leak enters the cage!
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210 lbs
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheng Jen Kuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Willie Leak!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Kuo is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leak will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Leak gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kuo is trying to control. Leak wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leak works his way to full guard. Good work.
Leak is trying to control the position but Kuo postures up.
Kuo tries to stand but Leak is controlling from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kuo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leak works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kuo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Leak on the ground.
Leak looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kuo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Leak wants to stand up but Kuo is controlling him.
Leak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak has a closed guard, preventing Kuo from standing up.
Leak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuo.
Leak tries to improve position but can't.
Kuo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leak is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Kuo connects with a body shot that sends Leak's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leak moves into range and clinches up with Kuo.
Leak pulls guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leak manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Leak can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kuo is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kuo is trying desperately to improve position.
Kuo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuo tries to get out of the position.
Leak trying to control but Kuo is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak avoids the attempt from Kuo to control.
Kuo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kuo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Kuo is desperately trying to improve his position but Leak has a good base and remains in mount.
Kuo tries to buck Leak off but he can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Leak raining down hammerfists from mount.
Leak with the ground and pound from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuo can't escape the position.
Kuo holds on for dear life.
Leak looking to finish Kuo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kuo!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Leak working for a submission but Kuo is keeping him at bay.
Leak looking to finish with strikes here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Willie Leak will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuo stuffs the takedown.
Leak fails with the takedown.
Kuo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Leak.
Sheng Jen Kuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Leak.
Leak ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kuo.
Leak manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kuo on his heels. He'll look to pass Kuo's guard now, I'm sure.
Kuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Kuo is trying to keep Leak in close.
Leak won't allow Kuo to sweep him here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuo managing to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuo pushes Leak off and scrambles back to his feet.
Kuo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leak avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuo looks for a takedown but Leak sprawls well.
Horrible takedown by Leak or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuo which made him look bad.
Leak scoring well with a low kick there.
Leak is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kuo's half guard.
Kuo is looking for a sweep. Leak is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak wants to take a breather but Kuo is having none of it.
Leak stands up and beckons Kuo to join him on the feet.
Kuo swats away the attempt to clinch by Leak.
Kuo shoots in looking for a takedown but Leak manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kuo's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leak uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kuo.
Sheng Jen Kuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Leak is looking to clinch but Kuo is avoiding it.
Leak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuo keeps the fight on the outside.
Kuo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Leak avoids it really well and circles away.
Kuo closes the distance and clinches up with Leak, looking for a takedown. Kuo pushes Leak against the cage but Leak circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuo.
Leak fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Leak is looking to clinch.
Kuo shoots and misses
and Leak moves into the clinch.
Kuo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Leak has him pressed against the cage.
Kuo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Leak prevents it.
Leak prevents Kuo from breaking the clinch.
Kuo wants to take the fight to the mat but Leak manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Leak pulls guard effortlessly.
Leak lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kuo!
Kuo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leak tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Leak trying to control but Kuo is having none of it.
Willie Leak has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuo tries to hold on but Leak pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Leak lands with some strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Willie Leak will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kuo throws a series of punches but Leak avoids them all with ease.
Leak tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Leak fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leak closes the distance and clinches up with Kuo, looking for a takedown. Leak pushes Kuo against the cage but Kuo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Leak doesn't manage to clinch there - Kuo circles away.
Leak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuo swings for the body but Leak moves out of range.
Leak avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuo misses with a few strikes there.
Leak tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Leak to the mat! Leak manages to get full guard.
Leak kicks Kuo off and gets to his feet.
Leak steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuo.
Leak is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheng Jen Kuo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willie Leak.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kuo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuo wants to stand but Leak is controlling his arm.
Kuo decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Leak tries to clinch up but Kuo circles away and keeps his distance.
Kuo throws a jab but it's blocked by Leak.
Kuo shoots for a takedown but Leak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kuo misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kuo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kuo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leak is keeping the position for now.
Leak wants to stand but Kuo is controlling the position.
Sheng Jen Kuo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leak is trying to control the position but Kuo postures up.
Kuo gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Leak slips under a jab from Kuo.
Leak wants to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leak tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kuo.
Kuo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Leak shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Leak has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuo looks a forlorn figure.
Leak trying to control but Kuo is having none of it.
Leak postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kuo looks a forlorn figure.
Willie Leak is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kuo is working hard here to advance position.
Leak is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Leak trying to control but he's not successful this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kuo is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sheng Jen Kuo.
I think Leak has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willie Leak!
Willie Leak was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Haley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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271 lbs
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Haley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greg Williams!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haley misses with a wild body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Williams.
Haley is looking to reverse the position.
Haley gets back to half guard.
Williams prevents Haley from improving his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Williams lands a nice short elbow.
Haley punching from the bottom.
Williams scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haley regains full guard. Nicely done.
Williams drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Haley manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Williams has Haley in his guard.
Haley preventing the sweep.
Haley wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
Williams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Haley.
Haley stopping the sweep attempt from Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.
Haley stays in close to Williams's body and controls the position.
Haley trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haley trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Haley throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Williams tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Haley is in Williams's guard.
Haley lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Williams thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Haley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Haley has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Haley preventing the sweep.
Haley working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams wants to sweep but no luck.
Haley trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Haley tries to free his leg and advance position but Williams is retaining full guard.
Williams throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Haley looking to pass the guard.
Haley trying to control the position from guard on top but Williams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Haley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Williams pushes down on Haley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Haley is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Williams drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Williams jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Williams passes into half guard.
Williams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haley defends it well.
Haley manages to get to full guard.
Williams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Williams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Williams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Haley is retaining full guard.
Haley had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams won't allow Haley to sweep him here.
Haley is trying to keep Williams in close.
Williams throwing strikes but missing.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haley is on top in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haley won't allow Williams to sweep him here.
Williams is looking for a triangle but Haley pushes his legs off easily.
Williams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haley is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Williams keeping moving, preventing Haley from controlling successfully.
Haley throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Greg Williams will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Haley struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
Haley turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Haley manages to end up in side control.
Haley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
Haley thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haley looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Williams is avoiding damage well.
Williams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Haley is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Williams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haley scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haley in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Williams is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Haley!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Haley thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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