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FC 40:Hell in a Cell PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Javier Esteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Porter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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
1 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Esteban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathan Porter!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Esteban connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Esteban throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Porter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Porter fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Esteban looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Esteban takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Esteban wants to clinch but Porter slips to the side
and Esteban takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Esteban is rocked!
It looks like Javier Esteban has been cut.
Esteban moves to clinch but Porter breaks away
and Porter counters with a straight that turns Esteban's legs to rubber! Porter pushes forward with more strikes and Esteban goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nathan Porter!
A less than humble Nathan Porter misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Al Gold (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gold comes to the cage accompanied by Fire Bug. Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: give me everything tonight pitbull ft. ne-yo afrojack & nayer. The key to victory for Al Gold has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Al Gold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Gold.
Johnson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gold.
Gold lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
We've been told by Gold's head coaches at TAP ROOT -/- 10 Coaches / Great Sparring / Value that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gold throws an off balance right hand
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gold sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gold gets back to full guard.
Johnson stops Gold from standing up.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Gold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gold is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gold on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gold tries to get out of the position.
Johnson looking to sit in guard and control but Gold gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson can't keep his opponent in guard - Gold advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gold slips a nice elbow through Johnson's hands, connecting with Johnson's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gold wants to work for an arm triangle but Johnson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gold winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The cut above John Johnson's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gold looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Johnson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
John Johnson's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at John Johnson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Al Gold!
Our winner, Al Gold, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lord Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ring Vinayagamoorthy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vinayagamoorthy is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Soul Captain Band - Taistelun arvoinen . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ring Vinayagamoorthy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ring Vinayagamoorthy!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Steel Penn.
Vinayagamoorthy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Steel Penn.
Vinayagamoorthy throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Steel Penn misses the target.
Steel Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vinayagamoorthy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Steel Penn under the eye.
Steel Penn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vinayagamoorthy has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Steel Penn misses with a low kick.
Vinayagamoorthy dips to his left and cracks Steel Penn with an uppercut!
Steel Penn misses with a body kick.
Vinayagamoorthy moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Vinayagamoorthy is controlling him.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Steel Penn backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy wants a takedown but no success here.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Vinayagamoorthy has him pressed against the cage.
Vinayagamoorthy is stalling here.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steel Penn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Vinayagamoorthy is controlling him.
Steel Penn tries to break the clinch but Vinayagamoorthy is controlling the position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vinayagamoorthy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Steel Penn working hard to break the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Vinayagamoorthy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Steel Penn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Vinayagamoorthy pushes Steel Penn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel Penn manages to break the clinch.
Steel Penn looks to throw the jab but Vinayagamoorthy is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a jab when Vinayagamoorthy was well out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy fails with a takedown attempt.
Lord Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ring Vinayagamoorthy.
Steel Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Steel Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
Vinayagamoorthy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steel Penn lands with an overhand left.
Steel Penn lands a jab to Vinayagamoorthy's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn tries to score with a low kick but Vinayagamoorthy moves his leg out of the way.
Vinayagamoorthy swings widly with a right hand
and Steel Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a right hand that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a lazy right hand but Steel Penn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinayagamoorthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn takes a swing at Vinayagamoorthy's ribcage but misses.
Steel Penn moves away from the strike by Vinayagamoorthy.
Lord Steel Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vinayagamoorthy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Steel Penn lands with a cross.
Steel Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy cracks Steel Penn with a good jab.
Vinayagamoorthy shoots in looking for a takedown but Steel Penn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vinayagamoorthy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Steel Penn slips under a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vinayagamoorthy is defended easily by Steel Penn.
Lord Steel Penn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Penn walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vinayagamoorthy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn lands with a cross.
Vinayagamoorthy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Steel Penn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy is out of range and Steel Penn settles back down.
Vinayagamoorthy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel Penn slips a jab from Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy checks a leg kick.
Steel Penn scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Steel Penn slips a jab and a cross from Vinayagamoorthy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinayagamoorthy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Steel Penn leaves Vinayagamoorthy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steel Penn misses with a low kick.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn thumps Vinayagamoorthy with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Steel Penn. No joy for Vinayagamoorthy on that attempt.
Steel Penn fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy is out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Steel Penn to the mat! Steel Penn manages to get full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Vinayagamoorthy looking to pass the guard.
Steel Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vinayagamoorthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel Penn has wrist control.
Vinayagamoorthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinayagamoorthy with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vinayagamoorthy throwing strikes from guard but Steel Penn blocks nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vinayagamoorthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Vinayagamoorthy throws an elbow that misses. Steel Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Vinayagamoorthy's guard. Nice move by Steel Penn!
Vinayagamoorthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Vinayagamoorthy looking to control.
Steel Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy working for a triangle but Steel Penn defends it easily.
Vinayagamoorthy trying to control the position here.
Steel Penn preventing the sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vinayagamoorthy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Steel Penn being controlled here momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ring Vinayagamoorthy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Steel Penn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vinayagamoorthy.
Steel Penn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vinayagamoorthy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steel Penn momentarily.
Vinayagamoorthy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Steel Penn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vinayagamoorthy checks it well.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a jab to the head.
Vinayagamoorthy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vinayagamoorthy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steel Penn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vinayagamoorthy staying out of range there.
Steel Penn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vinayagamoorthy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Vinayagamoorthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Vinayagamoorthy from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ring Vinayagamoorthy dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steel Penn misses with a body shot.
Steel Penn lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range as Steel Penn strikes.
Vinayagamoorthy on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steel Penn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Vinayagamoorthy swings widly with a right hand
letting Steel Penn counter with a right hand.
Vinayagamoorthy moves in looking to clinch but Steel Penn pushes him off.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Steel Penn at a distance.
Steel Penn swats away the attempt to clinch by Vinayagamoorthy.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries to score with a low kick but Vinayagamoorthy moves his leg out of the way.
Vinayagamoorthy shoots in but Steel Penn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Steel Penn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vinayagamoorthy at a distance.
Steel Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Vinayagamoorthy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Steel Penn swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vinayagamoorthy throws an overhand right that lands on Steel Penn's shoulder, as Steel Penn tries to avoid the shot.
Steel Penn lands a head shot.
Nice takedown defense from Steel Penn. No joy for Vinayagamoorthy on that attempt.
Steel Penn lands a jab to the nose.
Steel Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vinayagamoorthy.
Steel Penn tries to land a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy saw it coming and moves away.
Steel Penn misses with a wild body shot.
Vinayagamoorthy moves into range and clinches up with Steel Penn.
Steel Penn working hard to break the clinch.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn misses with a head kick.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a hook but Steel Penn blocks it.
Steel Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn cracks Vinayagamoorthy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Vinayagamoorthy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vinayagamoorthy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy scores with a jab to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy with a lazy takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lord Steel Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ring Vinayagamoorthy.
Steel Penn attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Penn looks to throw the jab but Vinayagamoorthy is out of range.
Steel Penn throws out a leg kick but Vinayagamoorthy moves out of range and Steel Penn only half commits.
Steel Penn swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Decent striking displayed by Vinayagamoorthy there.
Steel Penn misses with a hook.
Steel Penn motions for Vinayagamoorthy to come forward. Steel Penn throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lord Steel Penn is winning the standup battle so far.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a body shot.
That kick from Steel Penn tenderised Vinayagamoorthy's leg. Vinayagamoorthy is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy throws out a powerful jab.
Vinayagamoorthy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steel Penn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steel Penn just misses with a punch to the body.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a jab when Steel Penn was well out of range.
Vinayagamoorthy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vinayagamoorthy digs a good hook to Steel Penn's body.
Vinayagamoorthy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vinayagamoorthy loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Vinayagamoorthy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Steel Penn sprawls well. Steel Penn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vinayagamoorthy gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinayagamoorthy takes one to the side of the head.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy dives in and scores a takedown into Steel Penn's guard.
Vinayagamoorthy won't allow Steel Penn to get back to his feet.
Vinayagamoorthy has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vinayagamoorthy landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Vinayagamoorthy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Vinayagamoorthy tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vinayagamoorthy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy postures up and lands a big shot to Steel Penn's brow.
Steel Penn manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vinayagamoorthy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Steel Penn is trying to break the clinch but Vinayagamoorthy is controlling him.
Steel Penn can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Vinayagamoorthy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vinayagamoorthy prevents Steel Penn from breaking the clinch.
Steel Penn wants to get back to striking at distance but Vinayagamoorthy won't allow it.
Steel Penn has had enough of the clinch but Vinayagamoorthy keeps him there for the moment.
Vinayagamoorthy is pushing Steel Penn up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A frustrated look appears on Steel Penn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Vinayagamoorthy lands a nice uppercut.
Steel Penn is rocked!
Vinayagamoorthy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Steel Penn's efforts to push away.
Oh Steel Penn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vinayagamoorthy breaks from the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Vinayagamoorthy blocks the low kick.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a hook but Steel Penn avoids it easily.
Vinayagamoorthy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Vinayagamoorthy thows a huge punch but Steel Penn dodges it nicely.
Vinayagamoorthy misses with a head shot. Steel Penn uses the momentum to regain guard.
Vinayagamoorthy postures up in Steel Penn's guard and throws a big left but Steel Penn blocks it.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a big right hand that misses.
Vinayagamoorthy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Vinayagamoorthy tries to pass.
Vinayagamoorthy throws a big right hand that misses.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vinayagamoorthy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vinayagamoorthy is looking to work some ground and pound but Steel Penn has wrist control.
Vinayagamoorthy chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Vinayagamoorthy controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vinayagamoorthy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vinayagamoorthy chips away with some ground and pound.
Vinayagamoorthy postures up and lands a big shot to Steel Penn's brow.
Vinayagamoorthy postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Steel Penn covers up, he's hurt! Vinayagamoorthy keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Vinayagamoorthy and the ref steps in to end the fight! Vinayagamoorthy can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ring Vinayagamoorthy!
Ring Vinayagamoorthy decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Won Woo Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Fragoso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is History. Gary Fragoso struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 136.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Gary Fragoso enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Won Woo Kwon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Fragoso!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kwon is defended easily by Fragoso.
Fragoso lands a jab to the nose.
Fragoso punishes Kwon's body with a nice straight punch.
Gary Fragoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fragoso connects with a jab.
It looks like Won Woo Kwon has been cut.
Fragoso scores with a jab to the head.
Fragoso lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kwon is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Fragoso - that's a beauty! Kwon is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Fragoso can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gary Fragoso!
After winning the bout, Gary Fragoso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Glin Burman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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24
180 lbs
7 - 12 - 0 |
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175 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glin Burman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Dimagiba!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burman throws a nice looking combination but Dimagiba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burman throws the kick towards the body but Dimagiba avoids it.
Good leg kick by Dimagiba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A nice combination there by Burman.
Burman throws a head kick but Dimagiba moves out of range.
Burman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dimagiba wants to clinch but Burman slips to the side
and Burman counters with a series of strikes. Dimagiba will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dimagiba avoids a kick to the body.
Dimagiba throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burman misses with a body kick.
Dimagiba closes the distance and pushes Burman back into the cage.
Dimagiba breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dimagiba slips a jab and a cross from Burman.
Dimagiba closes the distance and pushes Burman back into the cage.
Dimagiba lands with a short shot to the head.
Dimagiba lands a right hand.
Dimagiba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burman throws a head kick but Dimagiba moves out of range.
Burman throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dimagiba's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba clinches up with Burman and pushes him back against the cage.
Dimagiba comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dimagiba misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burman.
Dimagiba misses with an elbow over the top.
Dimagiba lands a nice uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Dimagiba just misses with a elbow thrown towards Burman's brow.
Burman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burman tries to break free but Dimagiba pushes him back against the cage.
Dimagiba misses with a punch on the inside.
Burman has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Dimagiba lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burman backwards.
Burman is trying to push Dimagiba away but Dimagiba has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dimagiba lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burman is trying to break free.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dimagiba throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimagiba misses with a punch to the body.
Dimagiba has Burman pressed against the cage, preventing Burman from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A shot in the inside from Dimagiba.
Dimagiba pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burman with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burman.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burman looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dimagiba doesn't manage to clinch there - Burman circles away.
Burman misses with a head kick.
Dimagiba lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burman circles away quickly and effectively.
Dimagiba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Burman pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Dimagiba back to the cage. Burman follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Jose Dimagiba has been cut.
Dimagiba takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burman throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burman tries a head kick but it misses.
Dimagiba clinches up with Burman and pushes him back against the cage.
Dimagiba struggles to land a body shot inside as Burman controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burman is trying to force a seperation but Dimagiba has the dominant position.
Dimagiba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burman looks to throw the jab but Dimagiba is out of range.
Dimagiba tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Burman counters with a left and a right... And another left! Dimagiba is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glin Burman!
A very excited looking Glin Burman 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Tom Finch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Loholt Pendragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pendragon has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Finch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Loholt Pendragon!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Finch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Finch working away.
Finch working the head with strikes.
Pendragon takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Pendragon can't do much from the bottom here.
Pendragon is trying to improve his position.
Finch working the ground and pound but Pendragon is defending the strikes.
Pendragon is looking for a sweep.
Pendragon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Finch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon is looking to regain half guard here but Finch keeps moving and retains side control.
Finch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Finch misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Pendragon is trying to control Finch's posture but Finch avoids it.
Pendragon tries to buck Finch off but Finch is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pendragon manages to get to full guard.
Finch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pendragon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pendragon trying to control the position.
Pendragon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Finch is working Pendragon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've been hearing that Finch has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pendragon looking to control.
Finch chips away with some ground and pound.
Pendragon wants to sweep but no luck.
Finch working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pendragon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Finch manages to get himself to full guard.
Finch is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finch is working hard here to advance position.
Pendragon working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch 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.
Pendragon passes into half guard.
Finch keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pendragon wants to pass to mount but Finch is defending the position.
Finch trying to hold on to Pendragon's head to control him but Pendragon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Finch is pressing down on Pendragon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pendragon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Finch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pendragon is one step ahead there.
Finch is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pendragon lands a couple of elbows.
Pendragon stopping the sweep attempt from Finch.
Pendragon tries to free his leg and advance position but Finch is retaining full guard.
Finch 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.
Pendragon trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Finch bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pendragon's guard.
Pendragon trying to keep a closed guard but Finch is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Pendragon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Finch!
Finch is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pendragon looking to secure an arm triangle but Finch defends it well.
Finch is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pendragon has control of Finch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Finch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pendragon with a couple of short strikes.
Pendragon looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Pendragon blocks Finch's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Finch is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pendragon punishing his opponent with strikes.
Pendragon manages to capitalize on a mistake by Finch to take his back!
Pendragon gets his hands free as Finch looks to control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pendragon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Finch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Finch wants to escape the position.
Pendragon is working the ground and pound. Can Finch escape?
Well, with Pendragon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Finch is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Pendragon lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Finch trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Pendragon has managed to slip his arm under Finch's chin. This could be all over... yep, Finch is tapping out! Submission win for Pendragon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Loholt Pendragon!
After the big win, Loholt Pendragon made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Pirates Powder and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kalel Iziarry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blas Kavcic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalel Iziarry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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29
145 lbs
8 - 4 - 0 |
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27
141 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Brawler
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kalel Iziarry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blas Kavcic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iziarry slaps away a takedown attempt from Kavcic, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kavcic looks for a takedown but Iziarry sprawls well.
Kavcic doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Iziarry counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kalel Iziarry has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blas Kavcic.
Kavcic trying to control the position.
Iziarry drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Iziarry jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kavcic working a defensive guard here.
Iziarry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kavcic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kavcic is working for a submission of some sort.
Iziarry actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iziarry is refusing to be controlled, as Kavcic sits in half guard.
Kavcic moves into full mount! Iziarry won't be happy about that!
Kavcic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iziarry is looking to escape.
Iziarry is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iziarry 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iziarry is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kavcic pulls his head out easily.
Kavcic trying to pass the guard but Iziarry defending well.
Iziarry tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry is refusing to be controlled, as Kavcic sits in half guard.
Iziarry trying to hold on to Kavcic's head to control him but Kavcic postures up.
Kavcic is looking for a kimura here.
Kavcic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kavcic with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Iziarry looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kavcic is looking to take a break and control but Iziarry is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kavcic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Iziarry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kavcic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iziarry defends it well.
Iziarry won't allow Kavcic to pass to mount.
Kavcic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Iziarry is looking for a sweep. Kavcic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kavcic 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.
Iziarry wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry is not content to let Kavcic control the position.
Iziarry works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kavcic trying to control but Iziarry is working from the bottom.
Kavcic passes into half guard.
Kavcic stalling away here and it's allowed Iziarry to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kavcic passes into half guard.
Iziarry misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kavcic missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kavcic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Iziarry defends it well.
Iziarry tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kavcic has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kavcic sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Iziarry is trying to stand.
Kavcic fails to move to back control.
Kavcic wants to control the pace but Iziarry is squirming around nicely.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry is desperately trying to improve his position but Kavcic has a good base and remains in mount.
Kavcic breaks from Iziarry's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Iziarry is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Iziarry can't escape the position.
Iziarry slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kavcic keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavcic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iziarry is just riding it out for now. Kavcic eventually gives up the hold.
Kavcic 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry tries to roll over but Kavcic keeps him under control.
Kavcic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Iziarry missing with punches from the bottom.
Kavcic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kavcic working his ground and pound in the gym.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kavcic is trying to control. Iziarry wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kavcic performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Iziarry is refusing to be controlled, as Kavcic sits in half guard.
Iziarry actively working from the bottom here.
Kavcic is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Iziarry!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kavcic can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Iziarry is looking to escape.
Kavcic looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kavcic trying to control but Iziarry is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Iziarry keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blas Kavcic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kavcic shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iziarry pinned against the cage. Iziarry gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Iziarry feints and as Kavcic raises his hands in defense, Iziarry changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Iziarry looking to pass the guard.
Kavcic trying to keep a closed guard but Iziarry is proving a slippery customer.
Kavcic working for a triangle but Iziarry defends it easily.
Iziarry stands and throws Kavcic's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Iziarry cracks Kavcic with a big elbow.
Iziarry scoring with punches from side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Iziarry working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kavcic is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Iziarry is staying active.
Iziarry is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kavcic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iziarry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Iziarry working away.
Blas Kavcic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iziarry looks up at the clock and then as Kavcic takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Iziarry smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Iziarry working away.
Iziarry is trying to get an arm triangle but Kavcic is defending well.
Iziarry thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kavcic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Iziarry's best efforts.
Iziarry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kavcic keeps working.
Kavcic looking for submissions off his back.
Iziarry working Kavcic over with strikes.
Iziarry thows a huge punch but Kavcic dodges it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kavcic is looking to control Iziarry's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kavcic avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry wants to work for an arm triangle but Kavcic is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kavcic is looking for a sweep. Iziarry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Kavcic manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Iziarry scoring with some ground and pound.
Iziarry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kavcic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Iziarry.
Iziarry wants to control from the top but Kavcic keeps moving.
Iziarry stopping the sweep attempt from Kavcic.
Kavcic controls Iziarry momentarily but Iziarry frees himself.
Iziarry avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iziarry cracks Kavcic with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry trying to move into half guard but instead Kavcic has managed to sweep!
Kavcic works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kavcic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kavcic wants to pass the guard but Iziarry is defending well.
Kavcic is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kavcic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kavcic seems to be working for a kimura but Iziarry defends the submission attempt.
Iziarry flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kavcic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kavcic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Iziarry does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kavcic passes the guard and advances to mount!
Kavcic looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Iziarry tries to reverse the position but Kavcic maintains control.
Kavcic moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Iziarry has worked his arm free - good work by Iziarry!
Kavcic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kavcic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Iziarry keeps working.
Kavcic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Iziarry knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Iziarry tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Iziarry is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Kavcic has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry is looking to regain half guard here but Kavcic keeps moving and retains side control.
Kavcic tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kavcic controls the position.
Kavcic wants to control but Iziarry is keeping him busy.
Iziarry is trying to control Kavcic's posture but Kavcic avoids it.
Kavcic tries for a kimura but Iziarry is defending well.
Iziarry is looking for a sweep.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kavcic wants to improve his position but Iziarry is controlling well.
Iziarry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kavcic defends it well.
Iziarry trying to mount his opponent but Kavcic defends it.
Kavcic trying to control here.
Kavcic moves into full guard.
Iziarry postures up.
Iziarry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Iziarry is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kavcic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kavcic has escaped and now he's on top!
Kavcic trying to control but Iziarry is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Iziarry is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Iziarry keeping moving, preventing Kavcic from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kavcic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Blas Kavcic.
Well Kavcic has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Blas Kavcic!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Blas Kavcic!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Blas Kavcic!
Blas Kavcic wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Blas Kavcic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Demetrius Colrane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Baraka Simengwa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Simengwa's choice of entrance music: Afande Sele feat Ditto - Darubini kali. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Colrane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baraka Simengwa!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colrane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simengwa moves away.
Simengwa dodges the punch combination from Colrane.
A jab from Colrane does it's job there.
Simengwa tries to close the distance and clinch but Colrane swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simengwa has closed the distance and engaged Colrane in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Colrane pulls guard effortlessly.
Colrane trying to keep a closed guard but Simengwa is proving a slippery customer.
My spies in BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym inform me that Simengwa has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Simengwa advances position into side control!
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!
Colrane can't do much from the bottom here.
Colrane is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simengwa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colrane, who protects the arm well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simengwa trying to control the position but Colrane is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simengwa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colrane, who protects the arm well.
Simengwa wants to control but Colrane is keeping him busy.
Colrane is looking to regain half guard here but Simengwa keeps moving and retains side control.
Simengwa tries to move to mount but Colrane blocks the move with his legs.
Colrane is not content to let Simengwa control the position.
Colrane is trying to control Simengwa's posture but Simengwa avoids it.
Simengwa trying to control the action but Colrane is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simengwa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Simengwa stalls from top position.
Simengwa wants to take a breather but Colrane manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Simengwa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colrane trying to keep a closed guard but Simengwa is proving a slippery customer.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Simengwa wants to control from the top but Colrane keeps moving.
Simengwa tries to free his leg and advance position but Colrane is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Colrane is on top in guard.
Colrane trying to control the position from guard on top but Simengwa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simengwa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simengwa trying to control the position.
Simengwa might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Colrane haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simengwa looking for a triangle here. Colrane is fighting it but it looks tight! Simengwa pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Colrane is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Baraka Simengwa!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Baraka Simengwa made sure he mentioned Just Fight (Everything 7$), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Demetrius Colrane was interviewed post fight and said 'He got lucky, I can beat him any day this was a fluk and in a rematch I'd smash his face in'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Icarus Ritter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Gatherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Hunter Gatherer enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Icarus Ritter!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Gatherer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gatherer misses the shot to the body.
Gatherer lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ritter misses with a series of wild punches.
Ritter throws a leg kick but Gatherer moved away.
Gatherer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gatherer delivers a nice body kick.
Ritter misses with an uppercut
and Ritter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ritter slips under a jab from Gatherer.
Icarus Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gatherer is out of range.
Ritter scores with a jab.
It looks like Hunter Gatherer has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ritter takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gatherer avoids the head kick by Ritter.
Gatherer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gatherer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ritter's elbow.
Gatherer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gatherer misses with an uppercut.
Gatherer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ritter throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ritter keeps the fight on the outside.
Gatherer thuds a left hand into Ritter's body.
Gatherer blocks the body kick.
A jab from Ritter misses.
Gatherer misses with a two punch combination.
Ritter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gatherer stuns Ritter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ritter swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gatherer throws a jab but it's blocked by Ritter.
Ritter looks to throw the jab but Gatherer is out of range.
A combination from Ritter does no damage.
Oooooh!!! Gatherer has knocked Ritter down with a huge combo! Gatherer steps away and waves a wobbly Ritter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Ritter is rocked!
It looks like Icarus Ritter has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter checks the leg kick nicely there.
Oh Ritter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gatherer jabs at Ritter's body.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Gatherer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gatherer dips a shoulder and cracks Ritter with a mighty uppercut! Ritter falls back against the cage and Gatherer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ritter is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Gatherer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Gatherer!
Hunter Gatherer is the new super heavyweight champion!
Hunter Gatherer seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Torrelio Sacana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Echart Tolle has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
14 - 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
19 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sacana shoots in and gets a takedown into Tolle's guard.
Sacana will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sacana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sacana tries to free his leg and advance position but Tolle is retaining full guard.
Tolle looking to control but Sacana passes into half guard.
Tolle wants to control but Sacana is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sacana is looking for a kimura here.
Tolle tries to roll over but Sacana keeps him under control.
Tolle is not content to let Sacana control the position.
Sacana looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sacana thows a huge punch but Tolle dodges it nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Sacana's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle is positioning himself well to prevent Sacana advancing to mount.
Sacana wants to pass to mount but Tolle is defending the position.
Sacana is keen to just control but Tolle is a slippery customer.
Sacana is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sacana is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tolle defends it well.
Tolle trying to control here.
Tolle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sacana's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sacana's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sacana is really stuck here.
Sacana just trying to survive but Tolle is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Tolle. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Sacana preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Tolle.
Sacana can't escape the position.
Tolle working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sacana manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tolle's guard. Nice work there by Sacana.
Tolle trying to control the position.
Tolle keeping moving, preventing Sacana from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sacana throwing strikes but missing.
Sacana preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sacana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sacana trying to control the position from guard on top but Tolle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tolle 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.
Sacana stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tolle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sacana postures up in Tolle's guard and throws a big left but Tolle blocks it.
Sacana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tolle is trying to keep Sacana in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sacana passes Tolle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tolle tries to get to full guard but Sacana has control of the leg.
Sacana is pressing down on Tolle's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tolle is holding on for now.
Tolle desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tolle is trying to maintain the position but Sacana is very close to passing his half guard.
Sacana is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tolle doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sacana.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tolle is looking to control Sacana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tolle avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sacana works his foot free and advances to mount.
Sacana landing strikes from the mount and Tolle is in trouble!
Sacana looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Tolle tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tolle bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sacana bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tolle's guard.
Sacana wants to control from the top but Tolle keeps moving.
Sacana wants to pass the guard but Tolle is keeping the position.
Sacana is pushing down on Tolle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tolle is fighting to maintain full guard but Sacana has managed to sneak the leg through.
Sacana sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tolle defending well though.
Tolle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sacana is looking to advance position but Tolle won't allow it.
Sacana trying to control from half guard but Tolle is working away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tolle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Tolle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sacana stands up over Tolle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tolle wants to sweep here but Sacana controlling him for the moment.
Sacana advances to half guard.
Sacana 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.
Sacana wants to control but Tolle is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sacana is nestled in close to Tolle, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tolle won't allow Sacana to pass to mount.
Sacana missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sacana trying to control the action but Tolle is working from the bottom.
Sacana is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sacana uses his free foot to push down on Tolle's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tolle.
Tolle tries to hold on but Sacana pushes him away.
Sacana scoring with strikes but Tolle is staying in there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tolle is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tolle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Tolle is rocked!
Sacana 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.
Sacana with the ground and pound from mount.
Tolle is still in real trouble! Can Sacana finish him?
Sacana is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Tolle goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Sacana!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Torrelio Sacana!
Torrelio Sacana retains his light heavyweight title!
A less than humble Torrelio Sacana misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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