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Fallen Champions XXVIII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Emunn Samvesu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emunn Samvesu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riordan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Samvesu can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Riordan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Riordan trying to control but Samvesu is working from the bottom.
Samvesu is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Riordan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Riordan distracts Samvesu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Samvesu pushes a forearm under Riordan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Riordan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emunn Samvesu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hulk Hogan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apollo Balboa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Balboa has chosen I was made for lovin you as his entrance music. Apollo Balboa looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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300 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hulk Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apollo Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balboa throws a head kick that misses.
Hogan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Balboa!
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.
Balboa takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Balboa is trying to improve his position.
Hogan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Balboa knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Balboa tries to buck Hogan off but Hogan is having none of it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Hogan is trying to get an arm triangle but Balboa is defending well.
Hogan grinds an elbow into Balboa's temple.
Balboa looks winded!
Hogan grinds an elbow into Balboa's temple.
Hogan works to advance to full mount. Balboa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Balboa can't escape the position.
Balboa regains half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hogan lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Balboa has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hogan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hogan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hogan is looking for a kimura here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hogan is trying for a kimura here. Balboa looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hogan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hulk Hogan!
Hulk Hogan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Evil Ryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turbo Taines (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Evil Ryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Turbo Taines!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taines fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taines tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Ryu manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taines has a takedown stuffed.
Ryu throws a leg kick which misses Taines's front leg but catches the back leg as Taines tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taines is defended easily by Ryu.
Ryu moves into range and clinches up with Taines.
Taines tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ryu just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Evil Ryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turbo Taines.
A knee to the head by Ryu.
Taines takes an elbow to the temple.
Ryu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Taines looking to slow down the pace here.
Ryu landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taines tries to pull guard but Ryu holds him up against the ropes and eventually Taines drops back down to his feet.
Ryu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ryu lands an elbow just above Taines 's eye.
Ryu scores a nice knee to the body.
Taines looks winded!
Ryu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryu closes the distance and pushes Taines back into the ropes.
Ryu with a knee to the head.
Ryu connects with a knee to the head.
Ryu landing knees to the body.
Ryu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ryu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ryu throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Taines crashing down! Taines tries to stagger back to his feet but Ryu just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Taines asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Ryu!
In his post fight interview, Evil Ryu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tug Boat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dada Chisaraokwu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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300 lbs
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289 lbs
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tug Boat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dada Chisaraokwu!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chisaraokwu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Chisaraokwu wants the takedown. Boat is fighting it off but Chisaraokwu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boat's guard against the ropes.
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.
Boat preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Chisaraokwu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chisaraokwu advances to half guard.
Boat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chisaraokwu pulls his head out easily.
Boat won't allow Chisaraokwu to pass to mount.
Chisaraokwu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
It looks like Tug Boat has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chisaraokwu sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boat defending well though.
It looks like Chisaraokwu is going to stand back up.
Chisaraokwu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chisaraokwu lands strikes from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boat is trying to get back to full guard.
Chisaraokwu has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Chisaraokwu landing shots from mount.
Tug Boat's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tug Boat's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dada Chisaraokwu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Camber Cartwright (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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195 lbs
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192 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Camber Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Belfort.
Belfort moves into range and clinches up with Cartwright.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Belfort working aggressively here.
Cartwright blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belfort has a couple of punches blocked by Cartwright.
Belfort misses with a punch on the inside.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Belfort gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Viktor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Camber Cartwright.
Belfort swings wildly with an uppercut but Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cartwright pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Belfort gets underhooks to prevent Cartwright's takedown attempt.
Cartwright gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cartwright 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cartwright trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belfort is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cartwright defends well.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Belfort is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Belfort manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Belfort's guard.
Cartwright engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Cartwright from controlling successfully.
Belfort has his foot on Cartwright's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cartwright works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Cartwright avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belfort escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cartwright gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cartwright jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cartwright trying to control the position from guard on top but Belfort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Belfort throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Belfort looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
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!
Cartwright trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cartwright slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belfort is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to score with some ground and pound. Belfort controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Belfort is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cartwright asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cartwright looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Belfort is looking to reverse the position.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belfort, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belfort, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belfort, who protects the arm well.
Belfort is not content to let Cartwright control the position.
Belfort pushes Cartwright away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cartwright gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Belfort is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cartwright working the ground and pound but Belfort is defending the strikes.
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cartwright tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Belfort is looking to reverse the position.
Belfort is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Cartwright misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Cartwright wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belfort keeps working.
Cartwright working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Cartwright tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
Cartwright thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Belfort tries to bench press Cartwright off him but Cartwright keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Cartwright.
Belfort is trying to improve his position.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belfort, who protects the arm well.
Cartwright tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cartwright has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Belfort is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cartwright tries for a kimura but Belfort is defending well.
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belfort knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cartwright wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Belfort, who protects the arm well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Belfort tries to buck Cartwright off but Cartwright is having none of it.
Belfort wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Cartwright is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Belfort knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Belfort wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Belfort regains half guard.
Belfort won't allow Cartwright to pass to mount.
Cartwright is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Belfort is just riding it out for now. Cartwright eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belfort wants to improve his position but Cartwright is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cartwright is looking for a kimura here.
Cartwright is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Belfort is in trouble now - Cartwright has advanced to mount!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cartwright throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Belfort looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Camber Cartwright dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A jab from Belfort misses.
Belfort swinging wildly here.
Cartwright rushes Belfort and presses him up against the ropes.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cartwright lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cartwright missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Cartwright 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! Belfort is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Camber Cartwright!
An intense looking Camber Cartwright took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It is what it is, and one day I will rule the nest. Until then, 'Carry On My Wayward Son.''.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Madness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damien Lok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Madness comes to the ring accompanied by SHOWDOWN . Lok has chosen pepper as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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165 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Madness!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damien Lok!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lok dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Madness fails with the takedown.
Lok shoots in but no luck this time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Madness is defended easily by Lok.
Madness fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Madness. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lok connects with a right hand. Madness shakes it off.
Lok fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lok looks to throw the jab but Madness is out of range.
Lok misses the shot to the body.
Lok feints and as Madness raises his hands in defense, Lok changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lok preventing the sweep.
Lok passes Madness's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Madness actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madness is looking for a sweep. Lok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Madness is looking to control Lok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madness avoid being mounted?
Lok perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Madness taking some punishment here, with Lok in his half guard.
Lok takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lok is trying to control the action in half guard but Madness is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lok lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Madness is trying to get back to full guard.
Lok is taking a breather. Madness says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Madness wants to improve his position but Lok is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lok is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lok throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madness really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lok trying to mount his opponent but Madness defends it.
Lok prevents Madness from improving his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lok working the head and body with strikes.
Lok seems to be working for a kimura but Madness defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lok sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Madness tries to roll over but Lok keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lok lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lok looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lok works his foot free and advances to mount.
Madness is working to get back to half guard.
Lok lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madness is trying to escape the mount.
Lok working the ground and pound effectively.
Lok wants to control the pace but Madness is squirming around nicely.
Madness wants to hold on but Lok pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lok punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lok tries to control but Madness wriggling away.
Lok scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Madness?
Madness is rocked!
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.
Madness really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lok scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Madness?
Oh Madness is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lok looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Madness covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damien Lok!
In his post fight interview, Damien Lok started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joesph Ely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blas Kavcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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141 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesph Ely!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blas Kavcic!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ely closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kavcic has Ely pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Ely manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ely breaks the clinch.
Kavcic shoots and misses
and Ely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kavcic shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ely counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kavcic is rocked!
Joesph Ely has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blas Kavcic.
Ely shoots in for a takedown. He's got it... He's hoisted his opponent over his head and is carrying him over to the other end of the mat. The crowd roars in approval and Ely slams his opponent to the mat. OH, that is naaaaaasty! He's out! Ely lands a punch to his unconscious victim for good measure before the ref has time to call the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Joesph Ely!
Joesph Ely retains his bantamweight title!
Joesph Ely thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Cirus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert E Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirus's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Lonely Boy - The Black Keys. Robert E Conan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tom Cirus's chin.
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tom Cirus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert E Conan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cirus shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Conan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Cirus goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Conan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cirus's guard! Nice work there by Conan!
Cirus is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Conan looking to pass the guard.
Conan landing some decent shots from guard.
Conan pushes down on Cirus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cirus looking for submissions off his back.
Conan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Conan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Conan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cirus's head.
Cirus wants to improve his position but Conan is controlling well.
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.
Conan slips a nice elbow through Cirus's hands, connecting with Cirus's forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cirus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Conan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conan drops an elbow to the side of Cirus's head.
Conan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cirus!
Conan looking to finish Cirus with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cirus!
Cirus is desperately trying to improve his position but Conan has a good base and remains in mount.
Cirus is in a horrible position here. Conan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cirus is trying to stand up.
Conan punishing his opponent with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conan looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Cirus covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert E Conan!
An out of breath Robert E Conan 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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