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Fallen Champions XII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leo Rodrigues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Bermudez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodrigues comes to the ring accompanied by Save My Soul. Bermudez has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Rodrigues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Bermudez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bermudez fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bermudez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rodrigues takes the fight into the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bermudez.
Bermudez tries to score a body lock takedown but Rodrigues shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Bermudez.
Bermudez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rodrigues misses with a series of wild punches.
Bermudez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Leo Rodrigues has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Bermudez.
Bermudez throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rodrigues tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bermudez is in Rodrigues's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigues working a defensive guard but Bermudez manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bermudez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bermudez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodrigues wants to control but Bermudez is keeping busy.
Rodrigues knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bermudez on the ground.
Rodrigues blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bermudez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bermudez controlling the pace.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Rodrigues is looking to control Bermudez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Rodrigues avoid being mounted?
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Bermudez is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodrigues could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Rodrigues is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rodrigues throws a lazy head kick
and Bermudez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bermudez.
Bermudez is trying to break the clinch but Rodrigues has him pressed against the ropes.
Rodrigues is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bermudez wants a takedown.
Rodrigues drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bermudez pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for Bermudez with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigues tries to clinch up but Bermudez circles away and keeps his distance.
Bermudez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rodrigues pinned against the ropes. Rodrigues gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bermudez doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rodrigues counters with a leg kick.
Rodrigues moves in looking to clinch but Bermudez pushes him off.
Rodrigues misses with a takedown
enabling Bermudez to counter with a crisp jab.
Bermudez closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bermudez landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Rodrigues is breathing heavily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bermudez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rodrigues tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bermudez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Bermudez!
During a confident post fight interview, Matt Bermudez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheamus Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikka Kinnunen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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260 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sheamus Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mikka Kinnunen!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belfort drives through with a takedown into Kinnunen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kinnunen is trying to control the position but Belfort postures up.
Belfort looking to pass the guard.
Kinnunen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belfort is one step ahead there.
Kinnunen trying to keep a closed guard but Belfort is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mikka Kinnunen was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A punch combination from Kinnunen misses.
Belfort forces Kinnunen back against the ropes and clinches.
Kinnunen has had enough of the clinch but Belfort keeps him there for the moment.
Belfort jumps guard.
Kinnunen preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinnunen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Belfort seems keen to control Kinnunen's posture.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Belfort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kinnunen is one step ahead there.
Kinnunen would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Belfort on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Belfort tries to get out of the position.
Belfort managing to control the position.
We're going to have a standup here because Sheamus Belfort wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Belfort takes a swing at Kinnunen's ribcage but misses.
Belfort dives in and grabs Kinnunen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kinnunen pushes down on Belfort's head and hops out.
Belfort showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kinnunen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kinnunen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kinnunen goes for a takedown attempt but Belfort pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kinnunen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Belfort swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Belfort gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kinnunen missing with knees to the body.
Belfort jumps guard and drags Kinnunen to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kinnunen looking to pass the guard.
Belfort is looking to sinch up a triangle. Kinnunen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Belfort's body to avoid the submission. Belfort has instead reached around Kinnunen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Belfort arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sheamus Belfort!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Askarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muahi Ohlagando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Askarian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Askarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Muahi Ohlagando!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good leg kick by Askarian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Askarian connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohlagando fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ohlagando shoots in for a double leg but Askarian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Askarian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Askarian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Askarian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ohlagando shoots in and gets a takedown into Askarian's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Askarian manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ohlagando manages to get himself to full guard.
Askarian is looking to stand up but Ohlagando won't let him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That's one minute gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ohlagando can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askarian stands up and waves to Ohlagando to follow him.
Askarian fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Askarian lands a body shot.
Askarian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A lazy left from Askarian finds it's target.
Ohlagando shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Askarian is trying to defend but Ohlagando finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Askarian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ohlagando is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askarian wants to improve his position but Ohlagando is controlling well.
Askarian is looking to escape.
Ohlagando not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ohlagando trying to mount his opponent but Askarian defends it.
Askarian is trying to control but can't.
Askarian is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Askarian trying to control from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Askarian tries to kick Ohlagando off but Ohlagando keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Askarian is looking for a sweep. Ohlagando is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Askarian looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ohlagando working the head and body with strikes.
Askarian is concentrating on defense, preventing Ohlagando from advancing position.
Ohlagando looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Askarian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Askarian looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ohlagando is looking to advance position but Askarian won't allow it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohlagando throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ohlagando throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ohlagando not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ohlagando not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Askarian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ohlagando.
Askarian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ohlagando.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Askarian wants to get back to his feet.
Ohlagando throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ohlagando trying to control from Askarian's half guard. Askarian has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ohlagando cracks Askarian with a solid left hand.
Ohlagando controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ohlagando in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ohlagando lands a couple of elbows.
Ohlagando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ohlagando is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ohlagando throws a big right hand that misses.
Ohlagando scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ohlagando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ohlagando wants to control from the top but Askarian keeps moving.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askarian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Askarian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ohlagando is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Askarian 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.
Ohlagando trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ohlagando stands up over Askarian, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Askarian keeping moving, preventing Ohlagando from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Askarian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Askarian controls Ohlagando momentarily but Ohlagando frees himself.
Ohlagando makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ohlagando controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Askarian looking to control.
Askarian is really struggling to control Ohlagando but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Tim Askarian has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Askarian lands a nice hook to Ohlagando's body. Ohlagando takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Askarian lands a jab to Ohlagando's midsection.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Askarian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ohlagando shoots in and bounces Askarian off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Askarian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ohlagando is controlling him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askarian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ohlagando is one step ahead there.
Ohlagando chips away with some ground and pound.
Ohlagando postures up.
Ohlagando won't allow Askarian to get back to his feet.
Ohlagando lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Askarian wants to stand up but Ohlagando is controlling him.
Ohlagando working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Askarian is trying to control the position but Ohlagando postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tim Askarian.
Askarian lands a nice looking body shot.
Askarian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ohlagando takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Askarian connects with an inside leg kick.
Ohlagando shoots for a double leg takedown but Askarian sprawls well. He's pushed Ohlagando's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tim Askarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muahi Ohlagando.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Askarian closes the distance and clinches.
Askarian is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Askarian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tim Askarian will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ohlagando stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Askarian.
Askarian lands a leg kick that knocks Ohlagando off balance momentarily.
Ohlagando looks for a takedown but Askarian sprawls well.
Ohlagando takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Askarian avoids the body shot from Ohlagando.
Ohlagando throws a left and a right that both miss
and Askarian counters with a head kick.
Askarian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Askarian is looking to wear down Ohlagando with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Ohlagando looks for a takedown but Askarian sprawls well.
Askarian lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ohlagando at a distance.
Askarian tries to bum rush Ohlagando with a series of wild strikes but Ohlagando uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ohlagando will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ohlagando looks for a takedown but Askarian sprawls well.
Tim Askarian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muahi Ohlagando.
Ohlagando is breathing heavily.
Askarian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Tim Askarian is winning the standup battle so far.
Askarian throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice shot lands for Askarian.
Askarian scores with a sloppy right hand. Ohlagando should have avoided that one.
Ohlagando tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Askarian swivels and escapes.
Askarian lands with a straight right. Ohlagando didn't see that one coming.
Askarian moves in looking to clinch but Ohlagando pushes him off.
Askarian connects with a looping right hand.
Askarian throws a leg kick which misses Ohlagando's front leg but catches the back leg as Ohlagando tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ohlagando's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That kick from Askarian tenderised Ohlagando's leg. Ohlagando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Muahi Ohlagando is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Askarian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Askarian jabs Ohlagando right on the nose. Ohlagando blinks but takes it well.
Askarian jabs Ohlagando right on the nose. Ohlagando blinks but takes it well.
Askarian jabs Ohlagando to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ohlagando on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Askarian pushes Ohlagando away with a front kick.
Tim Askarian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Askarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ohlagando fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A good leg kick by Askarian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Askarian digs a good body shot into Ohlagando's ribs.
Askarian scores with a leg kick.
Askarian connects with an inside leg kick.
Askarian bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Askarian tests Ohlagando's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Askarian works the jab nicely.
Askarian connects with a body shot that sends Ohlagando's belly button to the back.
Askarian fakes the leg kick and cracks Ohlagando in the body.
Ohlagando avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ohlagando on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Askarian cracks the inside of Ohlagando's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askarian scores with a body shot.
Askarian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ohlagando keeps the fight on the outside.
Askarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ohlagando takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ohlagando walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That kick from Askarian tenderised Ohlagando's leg. Ohlagando is trying to keep his angry face on.
Askarian's corner calls for a 1-2. Askarian obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ohlagando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Askarian scores with a head kick. Ohlagando tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ohlagando stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Askarian.
Ohlagando takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Askarian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Askarian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Decent striking displayed by Askarian there.
Askarian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Askarian scores with a head kick.
Askarian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ohlagando.
Ohlagando drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Askarian finds it's target.
Askarian scores with a punch to the head.
Askarian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ohlagando's sensitive parts.
Askarian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ohlagando's calf.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Askarian connects with an inside leg kick.
Askarian lands a nice shot that snaps Ohlagando's head back.
Askarian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tim Askarian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Askarian lands with a kick to the ribs.
Ohlagando shoots in for a double leg but Askarian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Askarian lands with a nice body kick.
Askarian punishes Ohlagando's body with a nice straight punch.
Askarian throws a head kick that Ohlagando semi-blocks.
Askarian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Askarian fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Askarian lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ohlagando moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Askarian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Askarian moves into the clinch.
Askarian is looking to control Ohlagando's arms but Ohlagando gets an underhook and turns him. Now Askarian has his back to the ropes.
Askarian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Askarian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askarian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ohlagando's face.
Askarian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Askarian lands a nice elbow.
Askarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Askarian lands a damaging elbow.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Askarian.
Askarian lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Askarian looking to slow down the pace here.
Askarian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ohlagando can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Askarian.
Ohlagando takes an elbow to the temple.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Askarian trying to stall but Ohlagando improves his position.
Ohlagando takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Askarian obliges.
Ohlagando has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ohlagando takes an elbow to the temple.
Askarian lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Askarian working Ohlagando over with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askarian is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ohlagando is keeping busy.
Askarian lands a damaging elbow.
Askarian trying to control the position but instead, Ohlagando has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askarian into the ropes.
Ohlagando has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Askarian after a bit of a struggle.
Knees to the body from Askarian.
Askarian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Askarian connects with a knee to the head.
Ohlagando takes a knee right on the jaw!
Askarian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ohlagando.
Askarian with a knee to the head.
Askarian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Askarian lands a damaging elbow.
Askarian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Askarian.
Askarian unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ohlagando lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Askarian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ohlagando has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Askarian is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Askarian lands an elbow just above Ohlagando 's eye.
Askarian with a knee to the head.
Muahi Ohlagando has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Askarian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice elbow from Askarian.
Askarian scores with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tim Askarian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Askarian 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Tim Askarian!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Tim Askarian!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Tim Askarian!
Tim Askarian wins by unanimous decision!
An out of breath Tim Askarian 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 Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Huard Slavokavich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huard Slavokavich will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Huard Slavokavich!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Slavokavich - just one landing.
Slavokavich misses with a few strikes there.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown but Slavokavich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jackson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jackson shoots in but Slavokavich avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slavokavich moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson moves out of range of the strikes.
Slavokavich displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jackson.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Slavokavich throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slavokavich.
Jackson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Slavokavich defends it nicely.
Slavokavich getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Slavokavich stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice shot lands for Slavokavich.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Slavokavich misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Slavokavich looks to throw the jab but Jackson is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson tries for a takedown but Slavokavich sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Slavokavich. Those never looked like landing.
Slavokavich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jackson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Slavokavich was covering up waiting for the punch and Jackson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jackson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Slavokavich's head.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Slavokavich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slavokavich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Jackson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Slavokavich is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Jackson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Slavokavich defending well though.
Jackson trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Slavokavich keeps working.
Jackson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Slavokavich is just riding it out for now. Jackson eventually gives up the hold.
Slavokavich is staying active underneath Jackson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Slavokavich is trying to stand.
Jackson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jackson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Slavokavich can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackson is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson wants to pass to mount but Slavokavich is defending the position.
Jackson throwing shots but Slavokavich is blocking nicely.
Jackson wants to take a breather but Slavokavich is having none of it.
Jackson is nestled in close to Slavokavich, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Slavokavich is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.
Jackson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Slavokavich!
Jackson raining down shots from the mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Slavokavich looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Jackson! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Quinton Jackson!
A very excited looking Quinton Jackson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bors Ban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Born (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ban comes to the ring accompanied by Game of Thrones. Born is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by hopsin: I'm here. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bors Ban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Born!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ban just misses with a punch to the body.
Ban scores with a shot to the body.
Ban lands with a shot to the body.
Ban misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Born.
Born fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ban gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Born drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ban pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bors Ban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Born.
Born swats away the attempt to clinch by Ban.
Born on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Born looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ban throws a shot to the body.
Ban feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Borns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Mike Born has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban forces Born back against the ropes and clinches.
Ban crunches a lovely knee into Born's ribcage.
Ban lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban crunches a lovely knee into Born's ribcage.
Ban has Born pressed against the ropes.
Ban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ban.
Ban leaning against his opponent.
Ban landing knees to the body.
Ban lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Born looking for a takedown.
Ban stalling in the clinch.
Ban is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ban lands an elbow inside that Born shrugs off.
Ban lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Mike Born's cut even more.
Ban has Born pushed against the ropes.
A fake to the body and Ban gets the Thai clinch. He wastes no time and tries to connect with knees to the head. This is dangerous for Born! He should get out! Another devastating knee and Born falls head first to the ground. It's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Bors Ban!
Bors Ban very nearly forgot to thank Pirates Powder amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bill Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathon Vermont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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180 lbs
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathon Vermont!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn shoots and misses
and Vermont counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Vermont.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Penn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Penn is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vermont drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Vermont off! Vermont jumps back into Penn's guard.
Vermont thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Vermont drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Vermont off! Vermont jumps back into Penn's guard.
Vermont drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Vermont off! Vermont jumps back into Penn's guard.
Vermont drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Vermont off! Vermont jumps back into Penn's guard.
Vermont drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Vermont off! Vermont jumps back into Penn's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vermont pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Penn is keeping the position for now.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Vermont defends easily.
Vermont tries to free his leg and advance position but Penn is retaining full guard.
Penn working for a triangle but Vermont defends it easily.
Vermont passes Penn's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Penn wants to control but Vermont is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vermont is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Penn is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathon Vermont!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caius Lehtonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mjr Ruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mjr Ruiz enters the ring!
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caius Lehtonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mjr Ruiz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ruiz tries for a takedown but Lehtonen circles away easily
and Lehtonen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lehtonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lehtonen lands a takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lehtonen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ruiz is proving hard to escape from.
Ruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lehtonen defends well.
Lehtonen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruiz controls Lehtonen momentarily but Lehtonen frees himself.
Lehtonen is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Caius Lehtonen.
Lehtonen drives through with a takedown into Ruiz's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ruiz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lehtonen is one step ahead there.
Ruiz trying to keep a closed guard but Lehtonen is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen is looking to work some ground and pound but Ruiz has wrist control.
Lehtonen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ruiz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lehtonen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruiz is keeping the position for now.
Lehtonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lehtonen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lehtonen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lehtonen is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Ruiz manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Lehtonen stopping the sweep attempt from Ruiz.
Lehtonen stands and throws Ruiz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lehtonen wants to control for a moment but Ruiz uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Ruiz trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ruiz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ruiz wants to improve his position but Lehtonen is controlling well.
Lehtonen trying to control from Ruiz's half guard. Ruiz has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lehtonen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruiz is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ruiz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lehtonen wants to get up but he can't break Ruiz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz working for submissions but it's allowed Lehtonen to get to half guard.
Lehtonen is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Lehtonen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ruiz defending well though.
Lehtonen lands with a punch from half guard.
Lehtonen is trying to control the action in half guard but Ruiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ruiz is trying to control but can't.
Lehtonen stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Caius Lehtonen just wasn't active enough.
Lehtonen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lehtonen lands in his opponent's guard.
Ruiz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ruiz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lehtonen is aware though and is defending well.
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!
Lehtonen wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Lehtonen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen wants to control from the top but Ruiz keeps moving.
Lehtonen slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Caius Lehtonen.
Ruiz fails with the takedown
and Lehtonen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ruiz wants to sweep but no luck.
Lehtonen lands a couple of elbows.
Lehtonen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lehtonen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruiz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruiz is on top in guard.
Lehtonen keeping moving, preventing Ruiz from controlling successfully.
Lehtonen trying to keep a closed guard but Ruiz is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Caius Lehtonen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ruiz with a poor takedown
and Lehtonen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ruiz's knee momentarily.
Caius Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mjr Ruiz.
Ruiz looks winded!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lehtonen counters by clinching up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lehtonen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ruiz drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lehtonen pulls his leg out and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caius Lehtonen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Ruiz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lehtonen counters with a shoot takedown. Ruiz fights it but they end up in guard.
Ruiz keeping moving, preventing Lehtonen from controlling successfully.
Ruiz wants to control the position but Lehtonen says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ruiz is not content to let Lehtonen control the position.
Lehtonen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ruiz defends it well.
Lehtonen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ruiz trying to control but Lehtonen postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lehtonen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lehtonen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruiz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lehtonen trying to pass the guard but Ruiz defending well.
Lehtonen is trying to work for a kimura but Ruiz is defending well.
Ruiz tries to roll over but Lehtonen keeps him under control.
Ruiz trying to hold on to Lehtonen's head to control him but Lehtonen postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lehtonen slips a nice elbow through Ruiz's hands, connecting with Ruiz's forehead.
Lehtonen is looking to advance position but Ruiz won't allow it.
Lehtonen seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Ruiz is staying active underneath Lehtonen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruiz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lehtonen is working away from the top position though.
Lehtonen passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ruiz is in a horrible position here. Lehtonen smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lehtonen trying to control but Ruiz is having none of it.
Ruiz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lehtonen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ruiz turns into him and now he's in Lehtonen's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz wants to control from the top but Lehtonen keeps moving.
Lehtonen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ruiz's guard.
Ruiz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lehtonen defends well.
Ruiz is breathing heavily.
Lehtonen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lehtonen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ruiz keeps working.
Ruiz is trying to get back to half guard.
Lehtonen landing a few strikes.
Lehtonen swings around for an armbar but Ruiz sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lehtonen's guard.
Ruiz trying to control but Lehtonen is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lehtonen is on top in guard.
Lehtonen trying to control but Ruiz is working from the bottom.
Ruiz is trying to keep Lehtonen in close.
Lehtonen looking to sit in guard and control but Ruiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ruiz pushing down on Lehtonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Caius Lehtonen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen wants to control but Ruiz is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ruiz is trying to work for a kimura but Lehtonen is defending well.
Lehtonen trying to control from the bottom.
Lehtonen is staying active underneath Ruiz, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ruiz is pressing down on Lehtonen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lehtonen is holding on for now.
Lehtonen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ruiz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lehtonen is keeping the position for now.
Lehtonen is controlling Ruiz's posture.
Lehtonen looking for a sweep. Not yet Lehtonen, not yet.
Lehtonen pulls Ruiz in close to his closed guard and prevents Ruiz from doing any damage or advancing position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Caius Lehtonen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Ruiz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lehtonen counters by clinching up.
Lehtonen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ruiz's efforts to push away.
Ruiz wants a takedown.
Caius Lehtonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mjr Ruiz.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lehtonen breaks the clinch.
Lehtonen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ruiz is looking for a sweep.
Lehtonen controls the position from side control.
Lehtonen advances to mount.
Mjr Ruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lehtonen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ruiz can do to turn this around?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lehtonen controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caius Lehtonen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lehtonen 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Caius Lehtonen!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Caius Lehtonen!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Caius Lehtonen!
Caius Lehtonen wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Caius Lehtonen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chris Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Bhurdon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bhurdon has chosen Invaders Must Die as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Madison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Bhurdon!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bhurdon's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Madison works over Bhurdon with some ground and pound from guard.
Madison is looking to work some ground and pound but Bhurdon has wrist control.
Madison lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Madison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Madison wants to control from the top but Bhurdon keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Madison working some strikes from top position.
Madison throws a big right hand that misses.
Bhurdon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madison.
Madison throwing strikes but missing.
Bhurdon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Madison.
Madison distracts Bhurdon with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madison thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Madison drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Madison as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bhurdon screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Madison! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chris Madison!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Severino Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kid Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severino Bernardo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kid Kong!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernardo has his takedown stuffed
and Kong counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bernardo!
Bernardo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bernardo is working hard here to advance position.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Bernardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bernardo is trying to control Kong's posture but Kong avoids it.
Kong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bernardo has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo tries to buck Kong off but Kong is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Kong.
Bernardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bernardo can't do much from the bottom here.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernardo keeps working.
Kong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bernardo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bernardo is trying to control Kong's posture but Kong avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernardo keeps working.
Bernardo is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kong trying to control the action but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
Kong creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bernardo is looking to reverse the position.
Kong laying and praying for a moment but Bernardo takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kong thows a huge punch but Bernardo dodges it nicely.
Bernardo is looking to control Kong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bernardo avoid being mounted?
Kong trying to control from half guard but Bernardo is working away.
Bernardo trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Kong trying to control the action but Bernardo is working from the bottom.
Bernardo gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong looking to pass the guard.
Bernardo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kong puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bernardo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bernardo tries to get out of the position.
Kong working Bernardo over with strikes.
Bernardo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kong.
Bernardo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bernardo.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kong postures up in Bernardo's guard and throws a big left but Bernardo blocks it.
Bernardo wants to stand up but Kong is controlling him.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernardo is keeping the position for now.
Kong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bernardo's head.
Bernardo wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Bernardo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kong has passed into side control.
Kong cracks Bernardo with a big elbow.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bernardo keeps working.
Bernardo tries to improve position but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kong controlling from side mount.
Bernardo throws Kong to one side and escapes!
Bernardo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kong tries to avoid it but Bernardo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kong to the ground. Kong escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kong misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kong misses the target.
Kong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bernardo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kong on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bernardo wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernardo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kong.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bernardo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kong sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kong throwing strikes but missing.
Bernardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kong's guard.
Kong manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bernardo is trying desperately to improve position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kong fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kong with shots to the head and body - Bernardo looks very uncomfortable down there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kong landing shots from mount.
Kong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bernardo is rocked!
Kong postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Bernardo in real trouble here! The ref calls for Bernardo 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 8:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kid Kong!
Kid Kong is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Kid Kong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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