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ILV2: Sinister PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steven Weiss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hendrix's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Battle without Honour or Humanity. Steven Weiss has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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184 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Cuts easily |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apollo Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Weiss!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendrix. Weiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hendrix. Weiss does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weiss has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hendrix.
Weiss closes the distance but Hendrix moves to the side
and Hendrix counters with a low kick, right behind Weiss 's knee.
Hendrix scores with a body shot.
Weiss tries to keep at a distance but Hendrix has taken the fight into the clinch.
Weiss pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hendrix wants to break free but Weiss has control.
Hendrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Weiss is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hendrix trying to land knees to the body.
Hendrix fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hendrix working hard to break the clinch.
Weiss tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix looking for a takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hendrix avoids a wild elbow strike from Weiss.
Hendrix is trying to pull guard but Weiss has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Apollo Hendrix. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Weiss misses with the head strike.
Hendrix is looking to break free of the clinch but Weiss has double underhooks.
Weiss content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hendrix is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Weiss is defending well for now.
Hendrix tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hendrix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Weiss scores with a knee to the head.
Hendrix lands a knee to the body.
Weiss tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weiss will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hendrix up against the cage.
Hendrix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Weiss tries to clinch but Hendrix is having none of it.
Hendrix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weiss's waist but Weiss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendrix off to one side.
Hendrix drives through and clinches with Weiss against the cage.
Weiss stalling the fight.
Hendrix is trying to stall.
Hendrix breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Weiss moves away.
Hendrix shoots in and drives through. Weiss sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weiss tries to clinch but Hendrix moves out of range.
Weiss tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hendrix moves out of range of the leg kick from Weiss.
Weiss doesn't manage to clinch there - Hendrix circles away.
Hendrix throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Weiss's waist but Weiss gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hendrix off to one side.
Hendrix is breathing heavily.
Weiss wants to clinch up but Hendrix keeps it at a distance.
Weiss wants to clinch up but Hendrix keeps it at a distance.
Weiss throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Apollo Hendrix has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Weiss leaning against his opponent.
Hendrix looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weiss looking to throw knees to the head but Hendrix is blocking nicely.
Weiss lands with a left to the head.
Weiss lands with a light punch inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Weiss just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hendrix's brow.
Weiss tries a body shot but Hendrix blocks it.
Weiss creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Weiss managing to block the knees to the body from Hendrix.
Knees to the body from Weiss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendrix tries to circle away but Weiss has him pinned against the cage.
A knee to the head by Weiss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hendrix tries to circle away but Weiss has him pinned against the cage.
Hendrix is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hendrix on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Weiss will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Apollo Hendrix's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hendrix swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hendrix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hendrix misses with a jab, cross combination.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hendrix misses with a head kick.
Apollo Hendrix is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch but Hendrix swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from Weiss misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Weiss tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hendrix paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Weiss moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Weiss misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Weiss tries to clinch but Hendrix moves out of range.
Weiss throws a head kick that Hendrix semi-blocks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Weiss lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hendrix is rocked!
Weiss closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Hendrix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Weiss lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hendrix backwards.
Weiss blocks a body shot from Hendrix.
Weiss leaning against his opponent.
Weiss is breathing heavily.
Weiss lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hendrix or not.
Weiss jerks Hendrix's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Hendrix drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Weiss goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Weiss because Hendrix was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Steven Weiss!
During a confident post fight interview, Steven Weiss thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ian Connell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Korbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connell comes to the cage accompanied by Ain't No Sunshine. Korbett comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 2pac - Fight Music kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Ian Connell has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ian Connell seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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220 lbs
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204 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ian Connell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Korbett!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korbett takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Connell connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Connell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Connell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Connell connects with a body shot that sends Korbett's belly button to the back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Korbett stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Connell scores with the left hand. Korbett knows he should have avoided that one.
Connell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Korbett sprawling to the canvas! Korbett rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Connell finish him?!
Korbett is rocked!
Horrible takedown by Korbett or perhaps it was just good defense by Connell which made him look bad.
Korbett is still on wobbly legs! Can Connell finish him?
Korbett looks winded!
Connell throws a big shot that misses.
Korbett staying out of range there.
Korbett slips a jab from Connell.
Nice defenses there by Korbett.
Korbett seems to have recovered his senses.
Connell scores with a body shot.
Korbett looks up at the clock. Bad move! Connell lands a right hand from hell, dropping Korbett. Connell pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ian Connell!
After the big win, Ian Connell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Dark Side and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Beam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Whitman (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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265 lbs
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273 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jim Beam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Whitman!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beam fails with a takedown attempt.
Whitman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beam pinned against the cage. Beam gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Whitman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Jim Beam has been cut.
Beam throws a head kick that misses.
Whitman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beam is fending him off so far but Whitman persists. Nope, Beam circles away and we're back to standing.
Whitman throws a jab when Beam was well out of range.
Beam has managed to clinch.
Beam looking to stall.
Whitman scores with a shot to the side of Beam's head.
Beam tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage 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!
Beam is pressed up against the cage. Whitman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beam down to the mat. Beam avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jim Beam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Whitman.
Beam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Whitman tries to avoid it but Beam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Whitman to the ground. Whitman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Beam lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Whitman circles away quickly and effectively.
Whitman takes the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whitman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Beam tries to score a body lock takedown but Whitman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whitman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Whitman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beam doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Whitman.
Whitman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Beam defends it well.
Whitman is trying for a kimura here. Beam looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Whitman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bobby Whitman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Glover (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hart Jared (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
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144 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hart Jared!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jared decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Glover regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jared is looking to advance position but Glover has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Jared tries to hold on but Glover pushes him away.
Glover manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jared to take his back!
Glover biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jared tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Glover has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Jared is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henry Glover!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Akins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samuel Derpens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Akins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Akins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Samuel Derpens!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Derpens throws a nice inside leg kick.
Derpens wants to clinch up but Akins keeps it at a distance.
Derpens misses with a double jab.
Derpens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Akins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Akins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Derpens as he avoids it easily.
Derpens throws a quick inside leg kick.
Derpens wants to clinch up but Akins keeps it at a distance.
Derpens lands a right hook to the body.
Derpens moves into range and clinches up with Akins.
Akins tries to pull guard but Derpens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Derpens ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Derpens no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Derpens keeping moving, preventing Akins from controlling successfully.
Akins wants to stand but Derpens is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Derpens working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Akins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Akins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Derpens has a closed guard, preventing Akins from standing up.
Derpens is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Akins with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akins trying to control but Derpens is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derpens is pulling down on Akins's head to control his posture.
Samuel Derpens has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Derpens instigates a clinch.
Akins takes a knee to the side of the body.
Akins is trying to push Derpens away but Derpens has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Derpens stalling against the cage.
Akins wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Derpens has him pressed against the cage.
Akins fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Akins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Derpens.
Derpens pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Derpens fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by Derpens or perhaps it was just good defense by Akins which made him look bad.
Akins closes the distance and pushes Derpens back into the cage.
Derpens working Akins over with knees to the body.
Derpens lands an elbow that stopped Akins in his tracks for a moment.
Derpens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Akins's elbow.
Derpens lands an elbow just above Akins 's eye.
Akins has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Derpens is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akins is trying to break the clinch but Derpens is controlling him.
Derpens lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derpens keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Akins's efforts to push away.
Derpens is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Akins throws an elbow but misses.
Derpens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Derpens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Derpens gets a clinch.
Derpens pulls Akins into guard.
Akins passes easily into side control. Nice work.
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!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Derpens is trying to control Akins's posture but Akins avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akins is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Derpens has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Derpens dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Akins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Derpens keeping hold of Akins's head, controlling as best he can.
Derpens trying to control here.
Derpens is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Derpens!
Akins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Derpens wants to control but Akins is having none of it.
Derpens is wriggling around trying to escape.
Akins controlling from mount.
Akins is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Derpens to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Derpens shrugs it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Derpens is squirming around, avoiding Akins's attempts to control the action.
Derpens tries to hold on but Akins postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Akins is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Derpens is surviving well by controlling Akins's body position as best he can.
Derpens is squirming around, avoiding Akins's attempts to control the action.
Derpens wants to hold on but Akins pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Derpens is in a horrible position here. Akins smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Akins get's back to his feet.
Akins has closed the distance and engaged Derpens in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Derpens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Derpens breaks the clinch.
Akins shoots in and drives through. Derpens sprawls well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Akins is trying hard to land a takedown here. Derpens sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Derpens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Derpens moves into the clinch.
Derpens with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akins is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Akins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Derpens receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nice elbow from Derpens.
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!
Derpens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Akins throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Derpens shoots for a takedown but Akins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Derpens scores with a head kick. Akins tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Derpens tries to clinch there but Akins circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Michael Akins will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Derpens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Derpens breaks the clinch.
Akins closes the distance and clinches up with Derpens, looking for a takedown. Akins pushes Derpens against the cage but Derpens circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Derpens closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Akins's guard.
Derpens forces his way into half guard.
Derpens 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.
Akins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derpens pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akins is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Derpens pulls his head out easily.
Akins is looking for a sweep. Derpens is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Derpens takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Akins won't allow Derpens to pass to mount.
Derpens throwing shots but Akins is blocking nicely.
Akins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Derpens trying to pass the guard but Akins defending well.
Akins tries to roll over but Derpens keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akins looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Derpens is trying to control. Akins wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Derpens looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Akins tries to roll over but Derpens keeps him under control.
Akins is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akins is not content to let Derpens control the position.
Derpens with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Samuel Derpens was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Derpens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Akins misses with a few strikes there.
Akins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Derpens as he avoids it easily.
Derpens lands a front kick.
Derpens moves into the clinch successfully.
Derpens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Derpens is looking to clinch but Akins is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Derpens shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Derpens tries a head kick but it misses.
Derpens throws a sloppy head kick and Akins moves out of range easily.
Akins moves into the clinch.
Akins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Derpens avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michael Akins. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akins is trying to drag Derpens to the mat but Derpens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Derpens breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akins shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Derpens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Derpens has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Derpens!
Samuel Derpens bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gray Elbe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rex Kurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Counter fighter
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gray Elbe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Kurk!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kurk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kurk connects with a single shot there.
Elbe darts in trying to clinch
and Kurk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Elbe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Elbe tries for a takedown but Kurk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Elbe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kurk slaps away a takedown attempt from Elbe, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kurk keeps the fight on the outside.
Kurk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elbe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kurk lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurk misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kurk tries a low kick but Elbe avoids it.
Elbe gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Elbe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kurk doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Elbe.
Kurk trying to get back to full guard but Elbe takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Kurk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Elbe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kurk has given up his back here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurk trying to control the hands but Elbe won't let him.
I really don't envy Kurk right now.
Kurk has hold of Elbe's leg, trying to break free but it's let Elbe lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Kurk is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Elbe throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gray Elbe!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gray Elbe waved his t-shirt featuring Pitt Nutrition (3x158 2x159 products)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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