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Hilo Fight 38 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ethan Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Beaber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ethan Cooper has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ethan Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Beaber!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper fails to land with a series of punches.
Beaber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beaber pressing his opponent against the cage.
Beaber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beaber lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye.
Beaber lands a nice elbow.
Beaber prevents a body shot from Cooper.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.
Cooper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Beaber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beaber lands an elbow inside.
Beaber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off.
Beaber is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooper looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.
It looks like Ethan Cooper has been cut.
Beaber lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaber lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Beaber has Cooper pressed against the cage, preventing Cooper from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beaber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Beaber has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Beaber clinches with his opponent.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Beaber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beaber has closed the distance and engaged Cooper in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beaber.
Cooper fails to pull guard.
Beaber lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye.
Beaber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper pulls guard successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Beaber wanted to stand there but Cooper had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cooper will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beaber trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beaber prevents Cooper from getting back to his feet.
Cooper wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bobby Beaber.
Beaber clinches up with Cooper and pushes him back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Cooper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beaber just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaber lands a nice elbow.
Beaber lands an elbow inside.
Cooper fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cooper tries to pull guard but Beaber won't allow it.
Cooper is breathing heavily.
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off.
Cooper is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Beaber pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Beaber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cooper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cooper wants to break the clinch but can't.
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off.
Beaber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper working hard to break the clinch.
Beaber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beaber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Beaber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cooper on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Beaber.
Beaber circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beaber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beaber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cooper goes for a takedown in the clinch but Beaber prevents it.
Beaber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A clash of legs there as Cooper blocks the low kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beaber moves into the clinch.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Beaber dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ethan Cooper's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cooper throws a series of punches but Beaber moves out of range.
A lazy left from Beaber finds it's target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Beaber closes the distance and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Cooper looking to stall.
Cooper avoiding damage.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beaber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off.
Beaber lands with a short shot to the head.
Beaber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beaber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beaber lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beaber lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye.
Cooper is rocked!
Come on Beaber - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Oh Cooper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off.
Cooper scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cooper seems to have got his legs back now.
Beaber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.
Beaber gets through Cooper's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Beaber lands an elbow inside.
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off.
Cooper is trying to break free.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beaber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Beaber.
Cooper trying to stall but Beaber improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.
Beaber lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment.
Beaber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaber lands an elbow just above Cooper 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Beaber.
Beaber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Beaber manages to break the clinch.
Beaber gets a clinch.
Beaber lands a right hand.
Bobby Beaber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Beaber blocks it with crossed arms.
Beaber lands a nice elbow.
Cooper is trying to drag Beaber to the mat but Beaber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cooper has had enough of the clinch but Beaber keeps him there for the moment.
Beaber working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Beaber lands a damaging elbow.
Beaber manages to break the clinch.
Beaber moves into range and clinches up with Cooper.
Cooper missing with knees to the body.
Cooper is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Beaber leaning against his opponent.
Beaber lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Cooper tries to pull guard but Beaber won't allow it.
Beaber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Cooper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beaber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Beaber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beaber lands an elbow inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beaber blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cooper's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beaber lands an elbow inside.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Beaber.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Beaber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ethan Cooper's cut.
That's time! Cooper's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Beaber looks to land a combination. Cooper sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cooper throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beaber instigates a clinch.
Cooper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cooper tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Beaber just stands there and leans against the cage.
Cooper has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Beaber uses from the top position.
Cooper wants to stand and escape but Beaber is having none of it.
Beaber throwing strikes from guard but Cooper blocks nicely.
Beaber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beaber wants to pass the guard but Cooper is keeping the position.
Beaber postures up in Cooper's guard and throws a big left but Cooper blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper keeping moving, preventing Beaber from controlling successfully.
Cooper is trying to control the position but Beaber postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We're going to have a standup here because Ethan Cooper wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Cooper has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Cooper moves in looking to clinch but Beaber pushes him off.
Beaber fails to land with a series of punches.
Beaber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cooper tries to break free but Beaber pushes him back against the cage.
Beaber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cooper tries to stall but Beaber uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bobby Beaber is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaber lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooper backwards.
Cooper can't find room to land a body shot as Beaber controls the action.
Cooper takes an elbow to the forehead.
Beaber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cooper's defenses.
Beaber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Beaber lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Cooper has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beaber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Cooper working hard to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beaber just leaning against Cooper, taking a breather.
Beaber gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cooper.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ethan Cooper. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper is trying to force a seperation but Beaber has the dominant position.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beaber creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cooper's defenses.
Beaber lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Beaber lands with a short shot to the head.
Beaber lands an elbow inside that Cooper shrugs off.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.
Beaber lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Beaber lands with a light punch inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beaber gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Beaber lands a left hand.
Cooper is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Beaber.
Beaber lands an elbow inside.
Cooper takes an elbow to the temple.
Beaber lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cooper tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ethan Cooper has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cooper is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nice elbow from Beaber.
Beaber pushes Cooper back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Beaber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Beaber 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Beaber!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Based God (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demetrius Floyd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Based God has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Based God seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Based God!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demetrius Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd misses with a series of wild punches.
God goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
God tries to clinch there but Floyd circles away.
Floyd throws a right and a left that God avoids nicely.
Floyd throws a nice looking combination but God bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Floyd misses with a double jab.
Floyd looks to clinch
and God holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
God wants to take the fight to the mat but Floyd manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Floyd lands with a short shot to the head.
God looking to slow down the pace here.
Floyd putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has God in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Floyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Floyd cracks God with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! God looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Floyd finish him?
God is rocked!
It looks like Based God has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd throws a series of punches but God moves out of range.
Floyd tries to close the distance and clinch but God swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Horrible takedown by God or perhaps it was just good defense by Floyd which made him look bad.
God shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Floyd as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Based God. That's going to take a lot out of him.
God is breathing heavily.
God keeps the fight on the outside.
Demetrius Floyd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Floyd lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and God falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Demetrius Floyd!
Demetrius Floyd opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Provocative Clothes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benito Kamelas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Provocative Clothes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benito Kamelas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Kamelas.
Kamelas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kamelas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clothes lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kamelas backs up against the cage.
It looks like Benito Kamelas has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamelas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Clothes. Clothes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clothes.
Clothes blocks a head kick by Kamelas.
Clothes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clothes showed some decent athleticism there.
Kamelas is rocked!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clothes keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kamelas is still in real trouble! Can Clothes finish him?
Clothes is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kamelas is just riding it out for now. Clothes eventually gives up the hold.
Clothes frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clothes moves to the back position.
Clothes has his arm under Kamelas's chin here. Game over son! Clothes squeezes tightly and Kamelas is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Provocative Clothes!
Provocative Clothes was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Damian Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nik Reeder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damian Gonzalez has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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170 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nik Reeder!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez misses with a straight left.
Oooooh!!! Gonzalez has knocked Reeder down with a huge combo! Gonzalez steps away and waves a wobbly Reeder back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Nik Reeder 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!
Gonzalez misses with a series of wild punches.
Gonzalez lands with a big left! Reeder is wobbled badly! Gonzalez comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Reeder to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damian Gonzalez!
A very excited looking Damian Gonzalez 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.
Nik Reeder spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank the fans. Without the fans, I'd be nothing.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ford Atlas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pernell McPhee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ford Atlas had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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181 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ford Atlas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pernell McPhee!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Atlas throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McPhee.
A head kick misses from Atlas.
Atlas moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Atlas throws an off balance right hand
and McPhee counters with a nice body shot.
Atlas blocks a head kick by McPhee.
McPhee stuffs the takedown attempt from Atlas. Atlas gets slowly back to his feet.
McPhee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Atlas to the mat! Atlas manages to get full guard.
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!
Atlas trying to keep a closed guard but McPhee is proving a slippery customer.
Atlas is really struggling to control McPhee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
McPhee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Atlas tries to buck McPhee off but McPhee is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as McPhee stalls from top position.
Atlas is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as McPhee stalls from top position.
Atlas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if McPhee can do anything to dispel that myth.
Atlas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McPhee defends it well.
McPhee is looking to control Atlas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McPhee avoid being mounted?
McPhee is defending against the submission attempts here by Atlas.
Atlas wants to work for an arm triangle but McPhee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McPhee is defending against the submission attempts here by Atlas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee tries to get to full guard but Atlas has control of the leg.
Atlas is working for a kimura but McPhee is defending it quite comfortably.
Atlas seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atlas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McPhee is trying to get back to full guard.
McPhee manages to get to full guard.
McPhee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Atlas wants to get up but he can't break McPhee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Atlas drops back, looking for a kneebar! McPhee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McPhee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McPhee!
McPhee lands a nice forearm strike.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Atlas gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Atlas working to try and regain half guard.
McPhee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atlas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Atlas is trying to stand.
McPhee gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McPhee blocks a head kick by Atlas.
McPhee scores with a nice strike.
Ford Atlas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McPhee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Ford Atlas has been cut.
The crowd cheers as McPhee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Atlas doesn't seem phased though.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Atlas.
Atlas is breathing heavily.
McPhee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Atlas sprawls well initially but McPhee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McPhee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Atlas to stand up.
McPhee moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Atlas has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Atlas throws a knee to the head but misses.
McPhee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Atlas blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell McPhee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ford Atlas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Atlas closes the distance and clinches up with McPhee, looking for a takedown. Atlas pushes McPhee against the cage but McPhee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McPhee forces Atlas back against the cage and clinches.
Atlas is trying to pull guard but McPhee has him pressed against the cage.
McPhee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McPhee drives through with a takedown into guard.
McPhee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
McPhee distracts Atlas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McPhee stands up over Atlas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Atlas trying to control the position.
McPhee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Atlas has his foot on McPhee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McPhee works his way back into a safe position though.
Atlas looking for a sweep. Not yet Atlas, not yet.
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!
McPhee pushing down on Atlas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McPhee wants to pass the guard but Atlas is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Atlas doesn't manage to clinch there - McPhee circles away.
McPhee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Atlas manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Atlas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Atlas wants to stand but McPhee is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
McPhee tries to hold on but Atlas postures up.
McPhee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Atlas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. McPhee can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Atlas is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But McPhee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from McPhee!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McPhee passes into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McPhee trying to mount his opponent but Atlas defends it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McPhee in particular looking to stall.
McPhee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Atlas to stand up.
Atlas fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ford Atlas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atlas bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Atlas tries to stand but McPhee is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee is trying to get back to half guard.
Atlas wants to stand but McPhee is controlling his arm.
Atlas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McPhee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
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Atlas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McPhee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Atlas wants to stand but McPhee has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Atlas preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atlas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
McPhee controlling Atlas's posture.
McPhee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Atlas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McPhee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McPhee has escaped and now he's on top!
Pernell McPhee has got the better of the ground game so far.
McPhee wants to control from the top but Atlas keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Atlas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McPhee defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pernell McPhee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ford Atlas's cut.
That's time! Atlas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McPhee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Atlas shoots for a takedown but McPhee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
McPhee's corner calls for a 1-2. McPhee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McPhee gets a clinch.
Atlas with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Atlas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Atlas's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Atlas is working for takedown but McPhee is calmly controlling the position for now.
McPhee breaks from the clinch.
Atlas goes for a double leg but McPhee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McPhee continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ford Atlas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McPhee jumps guard and drags Atlas to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Atlas drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but McPhee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Atlas has McPhee in his guard.
McPhee trying to control but Atlas is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McPhee advances position into side control!
Atlas is not content to let McPhee control the position.
McPhee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McPhee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
McPhee wants to control but Atlas is keeping him busy.
McPhee advances nicely into full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atlas is squirming around, avoiding McPhee's attempts to control the action.
Atlas is working to get back to half guard.
Atlas is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Atlas keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Atlas regains half guard.
Atlas looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPhee is looking to take a break and control but Atlas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McPhee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
McPhee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Atlas to get to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from McPhee.
Atlas fails with a takedown attempt.
McPhee gets a takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with McPhee in particular looking to stall.
McPhee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Atlas to stand up.
Atlas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McPhee counters with a three punch combo that has Atlas backing up. Atlas nods at McPhee to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by McPhee.
Atlas misses with a hook
and McPhee counters by clinching up.
McPhee lands a body shot.
McPhee is struggling to control the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McPhee pulls guard effortlessly.
McPhee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Atlas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ford Atlas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pernell McPhee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Atlas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on McPhee, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pernell McPhee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McPhee 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pernell McPhee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Cuban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dolph Lundgrenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dolph Lundgrenson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Cuban!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dolph Lundgrenson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lundgrenson cracks a nice hook into Cuban's ribs.
Lundgrenson jabs Cuban right on the nose. Cuban blinks but takes it well.
Cuban lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lundgrenson backs up against the cage.
It looks like Dolph Lundgrenson has been cut.
Cuban swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgrenson works Cuban's body with a nice hook.
Lundgrenson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lundgrenson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lundgrenson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lundgrenson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cuban closes the distance and clinches up with Lundgrenson, looking for a takedown. Cuban pushes Lundgrenson against the cage but Lundgrenson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lundgrenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pete Cuban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgrenson lands with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cuban.
Cuban takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cuban is rocked!
Lundgrenson lands an uppercut, right on the button! Cuban tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dolph Lundgrenson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bradley Stoops (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bradley Stoops!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Macotti tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stoops defends well and Macotti ends up having to push Stoops into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Macotti is working for takedown but Stoops is calmly controlling the position for now.
Stoops tries a body shot but Macotti blocks it.
Macotti turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Macotti is chipping away with strikes.
Macotti misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Stoops's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stoops is looking for a sweep.
Macotti is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stoops is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Macotti wants to control but Stoops is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stoops is looking for a sweep.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stoops has escaped the position, nice work there.
Macotti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Stoops is not content to let Macotti control the position.
Macotti throws an elbow but Stoops slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoops is letting Macotti control him for a moment.
Macotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Stoops knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stoops wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Macotti has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Stoops's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Stoops is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Macotti!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Harris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Digol Bick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bick has chosen Dissection - Thorns of Crimson Death as his entrance music. Marvin Harris could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Digol Bick's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marvin Harris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Digol Bick!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bick dives in for a single leg takedown but Harris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harris displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bick up against the cage.
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bick fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Harris avoids it really well and circles away.
Bick shoots in for a double leg but Harris sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Marvin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Digol Bick.
Bick shoots and misses
and Harris lands a stunning uppercut that sends Bick to the mat!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is thwarting Bick's attempts to control the position.
Bick wants to sweep but Harris has passed to side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris wants to stand but Bick is controlling his arm.
Bick is looking for a sweep.
Harris trying to control the action but Bick is working from the bottom.
Bick is looking to reverse the position.
Bick looking for a sweep but Harris has passed into full mount! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bick is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bick tries to hold on but Harris pushes him away.
Bick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bick is just holding on here. Harris manages to take his back.
Bick can't escape the position.
Harris keeps control of the position easily here as Bick tries to buck him off.
Bick is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bick trying to control the hands but Harris won't let him.
You can see the frustration on Bick's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Harris slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris doesn't have the hooks in and Bick manages to turn into his guard.
Bick looking to pass the guard.
Harris 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.
Bick scoring with some ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bick has Harris in his guard.
Bick working a defensive guard but Harris passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Harris dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harris throws a good cross that connects.
Bick fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bick checks a leg kick nicely.
Harris dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bick fails to land the takedown.
Bick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Marvin Harris has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Digol Bick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Bick to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by Harris!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marvin Harris!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bentley Downer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Bentley Downer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bentley Downer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Penn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downer stuns Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Penn has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Downer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Downer throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Jay Penn has been cut.
Downer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Downer wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn shoots in but Downer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Penn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Downer defends it nicely.
Bentley Downer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Penn.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Downer as he jumps to the side.
Penn tries for a takedown but Downer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Downer has Penn up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Downer lands an elbow that stopped Penn in his tracks for a moment.
Downer lands an elbow just above Penn 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Downer.
That has opened up Jay Penn's cut even more.
Downer scores a nice knee to the body.
Downer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The cut above Jay Penn's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Penn goes for a takedown attempt but Downer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Downer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Downer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Penn, pushing him back against the cage.
Downer lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jay Penn's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bentley Downer!
Bentley Downer very nearly forgot to thank Pirates Powder amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between PJ Harvey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martin Zinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harvey comes to the cage accompanied by Set Me Free. Zinn has chosen All Day as his entrance music. 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 Martin Zinn was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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194 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, PJ Harvey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martin Zinn!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zinn looks to score with a jab to the body but Harvey is just out of range.
Harvey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zinn.
Harvey tries to land a front kick but Zinn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
PJ Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zinn darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like PJ Harvey has been cut.
Zinn dips to his left and cracks Harvey with an uppercut!
Harvey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zinn.
Harvey misses with an attempted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zinn. Harvey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harvey swings for the body but Zinn moves out of range.
Zinn blocks a head kick by Harvey.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Harvey misses.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zinn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Harvey has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zinn.
Zinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
and Zinn counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Harvey! He's just covering up as Zinn starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Zinn!
Martin Zinn is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Martin Zinn 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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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
71% |
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