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FC 34:Sacana vs Musasio PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matt Clark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal White (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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177 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micheal White!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clark shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. White is trying to defend but Clark finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Clark keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
White pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
White is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Clark is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Matt Clark.
White moves in looking to clinch but Clark pushes him off.
Clark takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White darts in trying to clinch
and Clark counters by moving into the clinch.
White with a knee to the head.
It looks like Matt Clark has been cut.
Clark has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. White avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Clark tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. White just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Clark is stalling here.
Clark is trying to pull guard but White has him pressed against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Clark is trying to pull guard but White turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Clark looking to stall.
Clark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
White scores with a knee to the head.
White lands an elbow inside.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but White is controlling him.
Clark can't get the takedown.
White unloads a knee to the mid-section. Clark lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Clark jumps guard but White turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Clark jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as White walks away with a smile on his face. Clark gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Micheal White is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
White tries to sprawl but Clark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clark tries to pass the half guard into mount. White knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matt Clark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clark throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. White tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Clark is in White's guard.
Clark is working White over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
White utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Clark stops White from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Clark controls the pace.
Clark stands up from White's guard - Clark perhaps looking for a knockout.
Clark fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Clark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
White tries to close the distance and clinch up but Clark swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Clark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clark wants to control from the top but White keeps moving.
Clark is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clark seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
White is working an open guard so Clark takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
White throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Clark's head.
White rushes Clark and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
White creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
Clark tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. White smiles and moves away.
Clark scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Clark is trying to control. White wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clark is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, White has managed to free his arm - good work.
White is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clark scores with a couple of nice shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Clark is working for a submission of some sort.
Clark missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clark has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Clark has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clark punishing his opponent with strikes.
Clark tries to control but White wriggling away.
White tries to buck Clark off but he can't manage it.
Clark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clark trying to control but White is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Clark is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. White can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Clark is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but White is surviving well by controlling Clark's body position as best he can.
Clark looking to control and managing it successfully.
Clark can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as White is looking to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Clark.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clark looking to secure an arm triangle but White defends it well.
Clark wants to control the pace but White is squirming around nicely.
Clark landing strikes, looking to finish!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clark looking to control but White is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Clark dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Clark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
White tries to sprawl but Clark drives through with a takedown into half guard.
White is not content to let Clark control the position.
White pushes Clark off looking to stand but Clark dives back in and keeps control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clark in particular looking to stall.
Clark missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clark in particular looking to stall.
Matt Clark has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Clark fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging White to the ground. Clark is now in White's guard.
Clark connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clark is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Clark has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Clark advances position into side control!
Clark decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Clark looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Clark shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has White pinned against the ropes. White gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark closes the distance and clinches up with White, looking for a takedown. Clark pushes White against the ropes but White circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Clark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
White swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Clark tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Clark somewhat.
Clark shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
White throws the kick towards the body but Clark avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from White. No joy for Clark on that attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Clark.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clark drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
White wants to stand but Clark is controlling the position.
White keeping moving, preventing Clark from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clark gets to his feet. White looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
White stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and White wants it to stay on the feet.
White tries to clinch but Clark moves out of range.
Micheal White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by White there.
White is looking to clinch but Clark is avoiding it.
Clark closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Clark is looking to take a break and control but White is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
White wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clark connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused White some visible discomfort.
Clark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Clark scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark wants to lay and pray for a moment but White keeps working.
White is trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Clark lands an elbow.
Clark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
White is not content to let Clark control the position.
White is looking to get back to his feet here but Clark is keeping cool and he's managed to take White's back.
Clark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White can do to turn this around?
White is trying to stand back 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Clark just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
White looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Clark scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. White is looking for a way out.
Clark looking for the choke but no joy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Clark working for a choke but White is defending well.
Clark looking for the choke but no joy.
Clark controlling from the back.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White is trapped and Clark is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The referee is taking a good look at White as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Clark!
Clark lands shots from the back.
Clark biding his time, controlling White.
Clark looking for the RNC.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Clark is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged White with him. White is trying to defend but Clark has an arm under the chin now! White grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Clark!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Russell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devils Reaper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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205 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Russell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Devils Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russell scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Russell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Russell wants to control but Reaper is keeping him busy.
Reaper trying to control but Russell postures up.
Russell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Reaper!
Reaper tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Reaper is trying to get to the ropes to help him get back to his feet.
Russell looking to control but Reaper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Reaper is in a horrible position here. Russell smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Reaper working to try and regain half guard.
Russell controlling from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper is working to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Russell with the ground and pound from mount.
Russell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
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.
Russell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Russell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reaper is looking to escape.
Russell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Russell lands with some strikes.
Reaper sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russell drops an elbow to the side of Reaper's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is trying to stand back up but Russell is controlling him
Russell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Reaper trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Russell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Reaper is squirming around, avoiding Russell's attempts to control the action.
Russell unloading with bombs!
Russell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Reaper is trying desperately to improve position.
Russell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Russell looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is trying to stand up.
Russell controlling his opponent.
Russell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Reaper on the ground.
Russell working the ground and pound effectively.
Reaper taking shots to the head.
Russell lands with some strikes.
Reaper is looking to get to half guard.
Russell looking to finish Reaper with some ground and pound. This is bad for Reaper!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell landing punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Russell looking to control but Reaper is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Russell with a couple of short strikes.
Russell tries to control but Reaper wriggling away.
Russell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Russell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Reaper takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Russell unloading with bombs!
Russell with a couple of short strikes.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russell is working for a guillotine from mount but Reaper frees his head quite easily.
Reaper is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Russell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Russell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reaper is looking to escape.
Russell controlling the position easily from mount.
Reaper bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Reaper stops Russell from standing up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Reaper wants to get up but he can't break Russell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Russell is looking to stand up but Reaper isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Diego Russell.
Russell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Reaper's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper pushes Russell off looking to stand but Russell dives back in and keeps control.
Reaper looks winded!
Russell 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.
Russell trying to control from half guard but Reaper is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Reaper wants to get back to his feet.
Russell is keen to just control but Reaper is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Russell.
Reaper tries to roll over but Russell keeps him under control.
Russell moves into full mount! Reaper won't be happy about that!
Russell controlling the position easily from mount.
Russell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Russell putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Russell lands a heavy elbow.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Russell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reaper is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Russell prevents Reaper from getting the reversal.
Russell tries to control but Reaper wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Reaper?
Russell punishing his opponent with strikes.
Russell raining down shots from the mount!
Russell content just to control the position here.
Russell wants to control the pace but Reaper is squirming around nicely.
Russell lands a heavy elbow.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to control but Reaper wriggling away.
Reaper is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Russell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Russell with shots to the head and body - Reaper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Russell controlling his opponent.
Russell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Russell lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Russell with shots to the head and body - Reaper looks very uncomfortable down there.
Russell landing strikes from the mount and Reaper is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Russell raining down shots from the mount!
Russell looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Russell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Russell dodges the punch combination from Reaper.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Reaper enables Russell to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Reaper manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Reaper is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Russell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Reaper wants to stand up but Russell is controlling him.
Russell forces his way into half guard.
Russell is trying to control. Reaper wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reaper is breathing heavily.
Reaper is looking to escape.
Russell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Reaper can do to turn this around?
Russell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russell lands with a punch from half guard.
Russell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Russell is controlling the pace.
Russell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Reaper keeps working.
Russell sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Russell is keen to just control but Reaper is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper is trying to stand up here but Russell is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nice strikes from Russell there.
Russell landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Russell controlling the action here.
Diego Russell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Reaper throws a nice looking combination but Russell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Reaper misses with a series of wild punches.
Russell shoots in and bounces Reaper off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reaper being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Russell stops Reaper from standing up.
Russell controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Russell's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Reaper wants to get back to his feet but Russell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Russell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Russell wants to control from the top but Reaper keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Diego Russell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Russell shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Reaper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Russell advances position into side control!
Russell cracks Reaper with a big elbow.
Russell remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Russell grinds an elbow into Reaper's temple.
Russell is putting a hurting on Reaper here, landing some big shots from side control.
Russell working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Russell passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Reaper!
Russell can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Reaper is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Russell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Reaper is wriggling around trying to escape.
Russell landing strikes, looking to finish!
Russell controlling the pace for now.
A nice elbow there by Russell.
Russell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Russell working the ground and pound effectively.
Russell cracks Reaper with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
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!
Russell controlling from the full mount.
Russell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Russell tries to control but Reaper wriggling away.
Russell landing shots from mount.
Russell trying to control but Reaper is having none of it.
Russell lands a couple of good shots and Reaper has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Russell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Russell has good solid back control here.
Reaper fending off the submission attempt from Russell.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Russell lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Reaper hold on?!
Reaper is trapped and Russell is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Reaper trying to get back to his feet but Russell is in full control for now.
Russell is punishing Reaper with some ground and pound.
Reaper is rocked!
Reaper is covering up but some of the strikes from Russell are getting through and doing damage.
Reaper is still in real trouble! Can Russell finish him?
Russell drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Reaper is in real trouble here! Russell lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Russell is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Russell!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Engine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Engine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Crazy train. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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215 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Engine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Engine scores with a sloppy right hand. Alvarez should have avoided that one.
It looks like Tim Alvarez has been cut.
Engine goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Engine moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Alvarez! Engine continues to tee off on Alvarez, landing with a left and a right! Engine connects with a right hand that leaves Alvarez sleeping against the ropes! What a finish by Engine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Thomas Engine!
A victorious Thomas Engine thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boca Naga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johannes Skaft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Naga comes to the ring accompanied by Wildes Ding. Johannes Skaft has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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293 lbs
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275 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Boca Naga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johannes Skaft!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skaft keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Skaft tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Naga counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Skaft keeping moving, preventing Naga from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skaft is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naga is controlling him.
Naga drops back looking for a leg! Skaft is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Skaft manages to kick Naga off! Naga jumps back into Skaft's guard.
Naga working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Naga slips nicely into half guard.
Naga is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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.
Skaft pushes Naga off, looking to escape but Naga dives into side control. He's locked up a kimura now - that was fast! He's cranking on it and Skaft is forced to tap! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boca Naga!
A very excited looking Boca Naga 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bj Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Blink-182 - Heart's All Gone. The key to victory for Bj Penn has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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205 lbs
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211 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bj Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guerra bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Penn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Penn swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Guerra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Penn but Penn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Guerra slips a jab from Penn.
Nice straight punches there by Penn. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Penn.
Guerra looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Guerra shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Penn's guard.
Guerra avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Guerra postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn throws his legs up looking for a submission but Guerra uses it to pass to side control.
Guerra wants to control but Penn is keeping him busy.
Guerra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
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.
Penn tries to buck Guerra off but Guerra is having none of it.
Penn taking a bit of punishment here - Guerra scoring with strikes.
Guerra decides to stand back up. Guerra steps back and let's Penn get back to his feet.
Penn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guerra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guerra has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guerra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Guerra defends easily.
Guerra looking to pass the guard.
Guerra sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Guerra lands a couple of digs.
Guerra looking to pass the guard.
Guerra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Penn looking for a guillotine here but Guerra defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Penn working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guerra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guerra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guerra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerra is aware though and is defending well.
Guerra showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Guerra is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guerra is aware though and is defending well.
Guerra drops back looking for a leg! Penn is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Penn manages to kick Guerra off! Guerra jumps back into Penn's guard.
Guerra sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Penn's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guerra is looking for a kimura here.
Penn looking for submissions off his back.
Penn wants to control but Guerra is keeping busy.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
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!
Penn actively working from the bottom here.
Guerra has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Guerra swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Penn is now in Guerra's guard. A big mistake from Guerra there, giving up the dominant position!
Guerra manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Penn manages to get himself to full guard.
Guerra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guerra has managed to get both his arms back between Penn's legs - danger averted.
Guerra pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Guerra is controlling the pace.
Penn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guerra pulls his head out easily.
Guerra is taking a breather. Penn 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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Guerra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guerra thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guerra trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Guerra is tapping! Great win for Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bj Penn!
A pretty intense looking Bj Penn took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergio Tyson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Nick Robinson's chin.
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240 lbs
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280 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergio Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson moves in looking to clinch but Robinson pushes him off.
Robinson forces Tyson back against the ropes and clinches.
Robinson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tyson regains guard immediately.
Robinson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Robinson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tyson has momentary wrist control but Robinson slips an elbow through the middle.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson wants to stand but Robinson is controlling the position.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Robinson from controlling successfully.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Robinson stops Tyson from standing up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nick Robinson.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tyson.
Tyson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Robinson takes the fight into the clinch.
Robinson breaks from the clinch.
Robinson closes the distance and pushes Tyson back into the ropes.
Robinson has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tyson regains guard immediately.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robinson trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tyson keeping full guard, as Robinson tries to pass.
Tyson is looking to stand up but Robinson isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Robinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson 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 Nick Robinson.
Tyson misses with a low kick as Robinson jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson throws a leg kick but Robinson moved away.
Tyson tries to work over Robinson's front leg with a kick but Robinson checks it.
Tyson tries to clinch
and Robinson counters by moving into the clinch.
Tyson is trying to break the clinch but Robinson is controlling him.
Tyson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Robinson gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Robinson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tyson's head.
Tyson looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tyson to regain full guard.
Robinson wants to control from the top but Tyson keeps moving.
Tyson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Robinson trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Robinson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robinson advances nicely into full mount.
Tyson is trying to stand.
Robinson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Robinson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tyson is squirming around, avoiding Robinson's attempts to control the action.
Tyson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Robinson raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tyson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Poor strikes thrown by Robinson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Robinson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tyson taking shots to the head.
Robinson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Robinson wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
Tyson holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Robinson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Robinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Robinson content just to control the position here.
BOOM! Robinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Robinson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Robinson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The referee warns Tyson that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Robinson with the ground and pound from mount.
Robinson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Robinson wants to control the pace but Tyson is squirming around nicely.
Robinson controlling the pace for now.
Tyson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Robinson thowing shots but they're missing.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tyson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Robinson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Robinson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tyson is rocked!
Robinson lands a big elbow - Tyson is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Tyson is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Nick Robinson!
In his post fight interview, Nick Robinson 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Gawain Lot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lot comes to the ring accompanied by Game of Thrones. Mauricio Calvancante will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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183 lbs
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29
182 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Cardio machine |
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Brawler
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gawain Lot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Lot counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lot with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lot postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Calvancante is trying to keep Lot in close.
Calvancante working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lot has passed into half guard!
Lot lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lot throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lot keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lot trying to control the action but Calvancante is working from the bottom.
Lot lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calvancante wants to improve his position but Lot is controlling well.
Lot content to control rather than advance.
Calvancante trying to control here.
Lot looks to land a strike but Calvancante avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lot sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lot wants to pass the guard but Calvancante is keeping the position.
Lot wants to control from the top but Calvancante keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lot connects with a couple of short punches.
Lot has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Calvancante keeping moving, preventing Lot from controlling successfully.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Calvancante not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lot working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lot throws a big elbow that misses.
Calvancante wants to sweep but no luck.
Calvancante keeping moving, preventing Lot from controlling successfully.
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!
Lot controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Gawain Lot wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Lot throws a body punch but Calvancante moves out of range.
Calvancante moves out of range of the strikes.
Calvancante shoots and misses
and Lot counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Calvancante's guard now.
Lot is in close to Calvancante's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lot scoring with some ground and pound.
Lot sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Calvancante's guard.
Calvancante has hold of Lot's hands but Lot slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lot throwing shots but Calvancante is blocking nicely.
Calvancante wants to control but Lot is keeping busy.
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!
Lot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Calvancante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lot scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Calvancante is trying to get back to full guard.
Lot moves into full mount! Calvancante won't be happy about that!
Lot lands a nice shot to the head.
Lot content just to control the position here.
Calvancante really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lot cracks Calvancante with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lot breaks from Calvancante's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Calvancante is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lot scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lot goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Calvancante turns into him and now he's in Lot's guard.
Lot looking for a sweep. Not yet Lot, not yet.
Calvancante wants to control from the top but Lot keeps moving.
Calvancante trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Calvancante got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Calvancante has managed to get both his arms back between Lot's legs - danger averted.
Lot working a defensive guard here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante wants to control from the top but Lot keeps moving.
Calvancante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lot is keeping the position for now.
Lot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvancante pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lot is keeping the position for now.
Lot is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lot looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lot stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Calvancante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calvancante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Calvancante looks winded!
Lot is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Calvancante is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lot pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lot in particular looking to stall.
Lot is nestled in close to Calvancante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lot is taking a breather. Calvancante 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.
Calvancante tries to get to full guard but Lot has control of the leg.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lot perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lot is nestled in close to Calvancante, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lot passes to full mount!
Lot looking to secure an arm triangle but Calvancante defends it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calvancante wants to hold on but Lot pushes him away.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Calvancante is looking to get to half guard.
Lot lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Lot can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Calvancante is looking to escape.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lot raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lot fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lot landing strikes, looking to finish!
Calvancante tries to reverse the position but Lot maintains control.
Lot in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Lot takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lot with shots to the head and body - Calvancante looks very uncomfortable down there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lot landing punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Calvancante gets back to half guard.
Lot takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lot is taking a breather. Calvancante 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gawain Lot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Lot throws a hook to the side of Calvancante's head but Calvancante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lot loads up on a big right hand but Calvancante slips the punch.
Calvancante doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lot counters with a nice double leg into side control. Calvancante won't be happy with that.
Calvancante is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lot connects with a decent elbow.
Lot is putting a hurting on Calvancante here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lot trying to control the action but Calvancante is working from the bottom.
Lot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lot wants to control but Calvancante is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lot is working Calvancante over with some ground and pound from side control.
Lot is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Calvancante's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lot working the head and body with strikes.
Lot working the ground and pound from side control.
Calvancante tries to improve position but can't.
Lot is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lot working the head and body with strikes.
Lot just content to control the position.
Gawain Lot overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lot is putting a hurting on Calvancante here, landing some big shots from side control.
Calvancante wants to control but Lot postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calvancante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lot scoring with punches and elbows.
Lot landing strikes.
Calvancante wants to control but Lot postures up.
Calvancante is not content to let Lot control the position.
Lot looks up at the clock and then as Calvancante takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lot smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lot scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lot tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lot advances to mount.
Lot with the ground and pound from mount.
Lot looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Lot dominating with strikes here.
Lot landing shots from mount.
Lot punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Lot connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Calvancante gets back to half guard.
Calvancante is breathing heavily.
Calvancante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lot tries to pass to full mount but Calvancante defends it.
Lot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Calvancante can do to turn this around?
Calvancante is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lot winds up and cracks Calvancante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lot takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Calvancante trying to control but Lot postures up.
Lot controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lot connects with a nice short shot to Calvancante's temple.
Lot looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lot is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Calvancante defends it well.
Lot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lot frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Calvancante tries to hold on but Lot pushes him away.
Lot lands a big shot there that rocks Calvancante but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lot raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lot lands a heavy elbow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lot scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Calvancante?
Calvancante is rocked!
Lot lands a big elbow - Calvancante is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Calvancante is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Gawain Lot!
Gawain Lot made sure to mention his sponsor, Pirates Powder in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert E Conan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Colt Compton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Robert E Conan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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24
163 lbs
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165 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert E Conan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colt Compton!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Compton has knocked Conan down with a huge combo! Compton steps away and waves a wobbly Conan back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Conan is rocked!
It looks like Robert E Conan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Compton measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Conan! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Colt Compton!
Colt Compton 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Chris Remnant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simengwa has chosen Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali as his entrance music. Chris Remnant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Remnant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simengwa throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Remnant tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Simengwa is in Remnant's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Remnant is trying to control the position but Simengwa postures up.
Simengwa wants to control from the top but Remnant keeps moving.
Remnant trying to keep a closed guard but Simengwa 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.
Simengwa advances position into side control!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
You can see the frustration on Remnant's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Simengwa tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Simengwa has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Remnant is looking to regain half guard here but Simengwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Simengwa is looking to take a break and control but Remnant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Simengwa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa prevents Remnant from escaping the position.
Remnant manages to get back to half guard.
Simengwa is trying to control. Remnant wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Simengwa wants to pass the guard but Remnant is defending well.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet.
Remnant is refusing to be controlled, as Simengwa sits in half guard.
Simengwa is pressing down on Remnant's thigh, looking to free his foot. Remnant is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Remnant slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Simengwa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Simengwa wants to control but Remnant is keeping him busy.
Simengwa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Remnant knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Simengwa working away.
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!
Remnant stops Simengwa from passing to mount.
Remnant is looking to regain half guard here but Simengwa keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa trying to control the action but Remnant is working from the bottom.
Simengwa is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Remnant is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet but Simengwa drags him back down.
Remnant manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Simengwa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Remnant!
Simengwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simengwa wants to control the pace but Remnant is squirming around nicely.
Remnant tries to lock up and control but Simengwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simengwa wants to control the pace but Remnant is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Remnant tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Remnant regains half guard.
Simengwa stops Remnant from getting back to his feet.
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!
Simengwa wants to pass to mount but Remnant is defending the position.
Simengwa trying to control from half guard but Remnant is working away.
Remnant tries to roll over but Simengwa keeps him under control.
Simengwa is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Remnant tries to lock up and control but Simengwa gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Simengwa pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Simengwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Remnant is looking to escape.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa working for a submission but Remnant is keeping him at bay.
Remnant is trying to escape the mount.
Simengwa looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Simengwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Remnant is looking to escape.
Remnant really wants to buck Simengwa off and get back to his feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Remnant tries to reverse the position but Simengwa maintains control.
Simengwa wants to take Remnant's back but he can't do it this time.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Remnant wants to hold on but Simengwa pushes him away.
Simengwa wants to control the pace but Remnant is squirming around nicely.
Simengwa controlling the position easily from mount.
Simengwa trying to control but Remnant is having none of it.
Simengwa looking for a guillotine from mount but Remnant is having none of 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!
Remnant is looking to get to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa looking to control but Remnant is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Simengwa is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Remnant is surviving well by controlling Simengwa's body position as best he can.
Simengwa tries to control but Remnant wriggling away.
Simengwa fails to take his opponent's back.
Remnant is wriggling around trying to escape.
Simengwa looking to secure an arm triangle but Remnant defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Remnant is looking to escape.
Simengwa controlling the pace for now.
Remnant manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Simengwa wants to pass to mount but Remnant is defending the position.
Remnant looking for subs from the bottom but Simengwa mounts him!
Simengwa wants to finish this one by submission but Remnant is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Simengwa.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Remnant is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Simengwa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Remnant is looking to escape.
Remnant sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Remnant wants to control but Simengwa is keeping busy.
Remnant wants to get back to his feet.
Simengwa controlling the action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Simengwa trying to control the action but Remnant is working from the bottom.
Remnant manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Baraka Simengwa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Remnant takes a swing at Simengwa's ribcage but misses.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Remnant swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simengwa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Remnant.
Simengwa doesn't manage to clinch there - Remnant circles away.
Baraka Simengwa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Remnant missing with a left hand there. Simengwa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Simengwa closes the distance and pushes Remnant back into the ropes.
Remnant lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Simengwa backwards.
Simengwa tries to score a body lock takedown but Remnant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Simengwa drags the fight down to the ground.
Remnant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Simengwa is looking for a triangle but Remnant pushes his legs off easily.
Remnant has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Simengwa is trying to keep Remnant in close.
Simengwa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Remnant can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Remnant works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Remnant seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Simengwa is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Chris Remnant!
Chris Remnant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gegardio Musasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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22
224 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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21
220 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
Insanely flexible |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Torrelio Sacana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gegardio Musasio!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Musasio to the mat! Musasio manages to get full guard.
Musasio keeping moving, preventing Sacana from controlling successfully.
Sacana is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Musasio is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Musasio has escaped and now he's on top!
Musasio stopping the sweep attempt from Sacana.
Musasio wants to stand but Sacana is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sacana 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.
Musasio wants to control from the top but Sacana keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musasio drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sacana looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sacana looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sacana!
Sacana in side control, throwing shots but Musasio defends.
Musasio is not content to let Sacana control the position.
Sacana has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Musasio!
Sacana landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Musasio is squirming around, avoiding Sacana's attempts to control the action.
Musasio taking shots to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sacana throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Sacana misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Poor strikes thrown by Sacana there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Sacana is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Musasio has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Musasio!
Sacana is trying to control the position but Musasio postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacana has his hands on Musasio's head, controlling the position.
Sacana keeping moving, preventing Musasio from controlling successfully.
Gegardio Musasio has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Sacana ducks under a wild hook from Musasio.
Musasio misses with a wild body shot.
Musasio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sacana scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sacana trying to control the action but Musasio is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Musasio wants to get back to full guard.
Musasio wants to control but Sacana is keeping busy.
Sacana tries to pass to full mount but Musasio defends it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sacana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Musasio's head.
Sacana moves into full mount! Musasio won't be happy about that!
Sacana goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Musasio turns into him and now he's in Sacana's guard.
Sacana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sacana keeping moving, preventing Musasio from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sacana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Musasio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Musasio wants to control from the top but Sacana keeps moving.
Sacana is looking for a triangle but Musasio pushes his legs off easily.
Sacana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Musasio is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sacana is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sacana has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sacana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Musasio is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sacana is looking to work some ground and pound but Musasio has wrist control.
Sacana is in close to Musasio's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Musasio can't keep his opponent in guard - Sacana advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sacana frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sacana trying to control but Musasio is having none of it.
Sacana thowing shots but they're missing.
Sacana looking to control but Musasio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Musasio is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Musasio is looking to get to half guard.
Musasio is bucking up trying to escape but Sacana cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Musasio can't escape the position.
Sacana looking to control but Musasio is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Musasio holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Sacana tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Sacana fails to advance to Musasio's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Torrelio Sacana dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Sacana closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Musasio's guard.
Sacana passes into half guard.
Sacana wants to pass to mount but Musasio is defending the position.
Sacana works his way into side control.
Sacana trying to control the action but Musasio is working from the bottom.
Sacana moves into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musasio is in a horrible position here. Sacana smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Sacana punching from mount but Musasio doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Sacana sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Sacana misses with a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacana can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Musasio is looking to escape.
Torrelio Sacana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sacana with the ground and pound from mount.
Musasio is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sacana lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Musasio! Sacana sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Musasio and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Torrelio Sacana!
Torrelio Sacana retains his light heavyweight title!
Torrelio Sacana tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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