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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Newbomb Turk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Munoz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mark Munoz struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 171.1lbs 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. Mark Munoz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Newbomb Turk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz throws a good cross that connects.
Munoz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turk moves away from the strike by Munoz.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Munoz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Munoz throws an off balance right hand
and Turk counters with a nice leg kick.
Munoz looks to land a left hand but Turk moved out of range nicely.
Munoz fails to land with a series of punches.
Munoz misses with an uppercut.
Munoz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turk moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A swing and a miss from Munoz.
Munoz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Turk at a distance.
Turk takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Munoz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munoz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Munoz connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Munoz ducks under a wild hook from Turk.
Munoz misses with an uppercut
and Turk counters with a nice uppercut.
Turk throws a sloppy head kick and Munoz moves out of range easily.
Turk is breathing heavily.
Munoz moves out of range of the strikes.
Mark Munoz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Munoz. Turk does a little dance to reset his feet.
A jab lands there for Munoz.
Turk takes a swing at Munoz's ribcage but misses.
Munoz moves out of range as Turk strikes.
Turk lands with a nice combination. Munoz backs away looking to recover.
Turk missing with a left hand there. Munoz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turk walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munoz throws a poor cross that misses
and Turk counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Turk misses.
Munoz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Turk coming out on top.
Munoz lands a big right hand that sends Turk crashing to the mat! Munoz stays standing though and waves Turk back to his feet!
Turk is rocked!
Munoz takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Oh Turk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turk lands a nice shot that snaps Munoz's head back.
Turk attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Munoz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Munoz throws a lazy uppercut
and Turk counters with a good low kick that Munoz was not able to check.
Munoz looks to throw the jab but Turk is out of range.
Munoz feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Turk sprawling to the canvas! Turk rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Munoz finish him?!
Munoz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Munoz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turk counters with a left to the body.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Munoz misses with a head kick.
Turk pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munoz throws a lazy uppercut
letting Turk counter with a right hand.
Munoz throws a series of punches but Turk avoids them all with ease.
Turk throws the left hand but Munoz avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the liver by Turk. Beautiful body shot.
Turk misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Turk seems to have got his legs back now.
Munoz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Munoz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turk was well out of range. Poor timing from Munoz.
Munoz looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Munoz keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Munoz moves out of range of the strikes.
Munoz misses the jab.
Newbomb Turk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munoz throws a lazy right hand but Turk sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turk moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Munoz lands a big uppercut and Turk crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Turk looks OK. Munoz waves Turk back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Munoz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Munoz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turk.
Munoz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turk avoids the head kick by Munoz.
Turk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Munoz is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Turk had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Turk on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munoz throws a head kick that misses.
Turk avoids the head kick by Munoz.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turk fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Munoz is out of range.
Turk tests Munoz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Munoz scores with a nice head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Munoz dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Munoz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turk.
Turk lands a head kick. Munoz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Munoz looks to throw the jab but Turk is out of range.
Munoz blocks a low kick nicely.
Munoz might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Turk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed right hand from Munoz misses the target.
Munoz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turk's head backwards.
Turk throws a front kick aimed at Munoz's knee but Munoz avoids it well.
Munoz loads up on a big right hand but Turk slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Turk moves out of range of the strikes.
Munoz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munoz misses with a body shot.
Turk throws a combination that misses
and Munoz makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Newbomb Turk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Munoz throws the left hand but Turk avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munoz misses with a head kick.
Munoz looks to land a right hand but Turk moved out of range.
Turk walks into a straight right hand from Munoz.
A swing and a miss from Munoz.
Munoz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turk slips a jab and a cross from Munoz.
Turk connects with a jab.
Turk throws a head kick that Munoz semi-blocks.
Munoz throws an overhand right that lands on Turk's shoulder, as Turk tries to avoid the shot.
Turk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice cross by Turk.
Turk looks to land a right hand but Munoz moved out of range.
Turk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Munoz drops Turk with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Turk! Munoz dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Munoz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Gulastav (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Hapaloua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Heinrich Gulastav has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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265 lbs
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270 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Heinrich Gulastav!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Travis Hapaloua!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gulastav lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hapaloua circles away quickly and effectively.
Hapaloua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gulastav paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gulastav misses the shot to the body.
Gulastav comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gulastav lands a glancing blow to the side of Hapaloua's head.
Gulastav looks to land a right hand but Hapaloua moved out of range.
Gulastav scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gulastav misses with a kick to the body
and Hapaloua makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Gulastav really felt that one!
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!
Gulastav looks to land a combination. Hapaloua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hapaloua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gulastav pinned against the cage. Gulastav gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gulastav misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Gulastav. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapaloua walks into a jab.
Hapaloua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulastav misses with a series of wild punches.
Oooooh!!! Gulastav has knocked Hapaloua down with a huge combo! Gulastav steps away and waves a wobbly Hapaloua back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hapaloua tries to clinch but Gulastav is having none of it.
Gulastav shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hapaloua defends it nicely.
Gulastav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hapaloua.
Heinrich Gulastav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hapaloua tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gulastav swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hapaloua tries to clinch but Gulastav moves out of range.
Gulastav gets tackled into the cage by Hapaloua. Hapaloua maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gulastav.
Gulastav jumps guard.
Gulastav looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gulastav throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hapaloua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hapaloua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gulastav is trying to keep Hapaloua in close.
Gulastav is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gulastav is striking off his back. Hapaloua thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Gulastav looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gulastav tries to get to full guard but Hapaloua has control of the leg.
Gulastav is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hapaloua working over Gulastav with some ground and pound. Gulastav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Gulastav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hapaloua.
Gulastav is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Hapaloua has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Gulastav preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hapaloua lands with a punch from half guard.
Hapaloua thows a huge punch but Gulastav dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapaloua throwing shots but Gulastav is blocking nicely.
Hapaloua is thwarting Gulastav's attempts to control the position.
Gulastav keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hapaloua is looking to take a break and control but Gulastav is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hapaloua is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gulastav is looking to improve his position.
Hapaloua trying to control from half guard but Gulastav is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hapaloua missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gulastav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hapaloua.
Gulastav has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hapaloua is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Gulastav dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Hapaloua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gulastav.
Heinrich Gulastav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hapaloua doesn't manage to clinch there - Gulastav circles away.
Gulastav lands a body shot.
Hapaloua tries to clinch up but Gulastav circles away and keeps his distance.
Hapaloua slips a jab and a cross from Gulastav.
Hapaloua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gulastav.
Gulastav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gulastav throws a sloppy body shot
and Hapaloua counters with a head kick. That will keep Gulastav thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Gulastav throws a head kick that misses.
Gulastav is looking to wear down Hapaloua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Good exchange - Gulastav coming out on top.
Gulastav lunges at Hapaloua with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hapaloua's hand.
Gulastav lands a nice shot that snaps Hapaloua's head back.
Gulastav throws a nice looking combination but Hapaloua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gulastav misses with a body shot.
Heinrich Gulastav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gulastav throws a right hand that Hapaloua ducks under and follows up with a left that Hapaloua also avoids with ease.
Sloppy strikes from Gulastav. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gulastav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heinrich Gulastav is winning the standup battle so far.
Gulastav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gulastav throws an overhand right that lands on Hapaloua's shoulder, as Hapaloua tries to avoid the shot.
Gulastav takes a swing at Hapaloua's ribcage but misses.
Hapaloua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gulastav works Hapaloua's body with a nice hook.
Gulastav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gulastav swats away the attempt to clinch by Hapaloua.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapaloua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gulastav.
Gulastav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hapaloua takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gulastav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hapaloua fails with a takedown attempt.
Gulastav misses with a body shot.
Hapaloua moves out of range of the strikes.
Gulastav scores with the left hand. Hapaloua knows he should have avoided that one.
Hapaloua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Gulastav misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapaloua tries to clinch there but Gulastav circles away.
Hapaloua moves in looking to clinch but Gulastav pushes him off.
Gulastav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hapaloua looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gulastav misses the shot to the body.
Gulastav misses with a double jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Gulastav.
Gulastav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gulastav goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gulastav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gulastav keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hapaloua slips a jab and a cross from Gulastav.
Hapaloua is looking to clinch.
Gulastav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gulastav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hapaloua counters with a head kick.
Gulastav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hapaloua was well out of range. Poor timing from Gulastav.
Hapaloua slips a jab from Gulastav.
Gulastav throws a body punch but Hapaloua moves out of range.
Gulastav misses with a wild body shot.
Hapaloua tries to clinch but Gulastav is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hapaloua feints and as Gulastav raises his hands in defense, Hapaloua changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hapaloua wants to control from the top but Gulastav keeps moving.
Gulastav trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heinrich Gulastav dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Gulastav misses with a body shot.
Gulastav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hapaloua moves into the clinch.
Hapaloua has a couple of punches blocked by Gulastav.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hapaloua.
Gulastav avoiding damage as Hapaloua throws knees to the body.
Hapaloua digs a right hand underneath Gulastav's ribcage. Gulastav let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hapaloua taking a breather.
Hapaloua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gulastav's elbow.
Hapaloua is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Gulastav working hard to break the clinch.
Gulastav misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hapaloua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hapaloua misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hapaloua taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hapaloua trying to stall but Gulastav improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Hapaloua.
Gulastav fails to land with a series of punches.
Decent striking displayed by Gulastav there.
Gulastav cracks Hapaloua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hapaloua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gulastav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hapaloua counters with a nice kick to the body.
Gulastav lands a jab to Hapaloua's midsection.
Gulastav connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gulastav misses with a looping left.
Gulastav circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hapaloua tries to close the distance and clinch but Gulastav swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gulastav throws a right hand that Hapaloua ducks under and follows up with a left that Hapaloua also avoids with ease.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gulastav misses with a straight right.
Hapaloua tries to clinch but Gulastav is having none of it.
Hapaloua fails with a takedown attempt.
Gulastav throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Travis Hapaloua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gulastav swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hapaloua counters by clinching up.
Hapaloua slowing the pace effectively.
Gulastav is trying to stall.
Hapaloua stalling in the clinch but Gulastav improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hapaloua seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Gulastav avoids a wild elbow strike from Hapaloua.
Hapaloua misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gulastav.
Hapaloua taking a breather.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A frustrated look appears on Gulastav's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Travis Hapaloua.
Gulastav scores with a one two! Hapaloua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Hapaloua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gulastav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gulastav is looking to regain half guard here but Hapaloua keeps moving and retains side control.
Travis Hapaloua has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gulastav gets back to half guard.
Gulastav tries to get to full guard but Hapaloua has control of the leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gulastav avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hapaloua.
Gulastav is trying to maintain the position but Hapaloua is very close to passing his half guard.
Gulastav looks like he's trying to stand up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hapaloua takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Heinrich Gulastav is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gulastav trying to control but Hapaloua postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Travis Hapaloua.
I think Gulastav has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heinrich Gulastav!
Heinrich Gulastav 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mana Ching (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mana Ching!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ship throws a right and a left that Ching avoids nicely.
Ching shoots in for a takedown but Ship shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ship shoots in looking for a takedown. Ching tries to sprawl out of it but Ship keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ching manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ching doesn't manage to clinch there - Ship circles away.
Ching misses with the combination.
Ship gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Ship decides to pull guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ching is fighting to break Ship's control of his arms but Ship is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ship looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Ching is defending well. Ship quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Ching has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Ship celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Roman Ship!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akamu Kai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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170 lbs
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25
170 lbs
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Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akamu Kai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Jones!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kai paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kai looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kai has a takedown stuffed.
Jones gets a takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jones thows a huge punch but Kai dodges it nicely.
Kai might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Jones trying to control the action but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kai is looking to improve his position.
Kai gets full guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kai controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jones content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Jones.
Jones fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kai sprawls well initially but Jones persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control the action but Kai is working from the bottom.
Kai wants to improve his position but Jones is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kai.
Jones stays in close to Kai's body and controls the position.
Jones tries to free his leg and advance position but Kai is retaining full guard.
Kai pulls Jones in to control the position.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kai on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kai tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jay Jones has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Kai looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jones flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kai 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.
Kai prevents Jones from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kai lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jones tries to get to full guard but Kai has control of the leg.
Jones trying to control but Kai postures up.
Jones is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones is looking to escape.
Kai throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Kai is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Kai eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jay Jones will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jones gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kai throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kai!
Kai tries to reverse the position but Jones maintains control.
Kai regains half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kai regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Jones.
Kai trying to control the position here.
Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akamu Kai overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kai has control of Jones's left arm, preventing Jones from doing any damage.
Jones controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Akamu Kai.
Jones manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Kai on his heels. He'll look to pass Kai's guard now, I'm sure.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Kai wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kai is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kai is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kai has his hands on Jones's head, controlling the position.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jay Jones wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jones closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kai is refusing to be controlled, as Jones sits in half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kai is trying to get back to full guard.
Kai trying to hold on to Jones's head to control him but Jones postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jay Jones will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kai tries to bum rush Jones with a series of wild strikes but Jones uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kai throws a head kick but Jones moves out of range.
Kai fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jones to the ground. Kai is now in Jones's guard.
Kai working some strikes from top position.
Jones trying to control the position.
Kai won't allow Jones to get back to his feet.
Kai won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones has his foot on Kai's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kai works his way back into a safe position though.
Kai lands a couple of elbows.
Kai postures up.
Jones takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kai trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kai postures up and lands a big shot to Jones's brow.
Jones trying to control the position.
Kai drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jones dives on top into guard.
Kai is trying to keep Jones in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kai is pulling down on Jones's head. It's preventing any offense from Jones, at least for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jay Jones.
Kai fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Kai's guard.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kai's guard.
Jones wants to control from the top but Kai keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kai is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jay Jones was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Kai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Jones tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kai is in Jones's guard.
Jones escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kai gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kai postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Jones is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kai, into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kai working a defensive guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Akamu Kai.
Well Jones 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 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Jones!
Jay Jones managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Cage Star , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Warren Peace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mario Fry has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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33
260 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
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18
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mario Fry!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Warren Peace!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling eachother endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Fry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Peace.
It looks like Warren Peace has been cut.
Peace is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fry.
Fry gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry lands an elbow inside.
Peace blocks the elbow strike.
Fry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Peace drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fry gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fry landing knees to the head.
Fry drops Peace with a big knee straight up the middle! Peace is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Peace is rocked!
Peace looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Peace shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Fry counters with a hugh head kick that removes Peace from consiousness! A brutal head kick knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mario Fry!
Mario Fry is the new heavyweight champion!
Mario Fry very nearly forgot to thank Cage Star 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Angle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Country (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Angle has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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18
232 lbs
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23
235 lbs
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Brawler
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Angle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jed Country!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angle looks to land a combination but Country avoids it well.
Angle shoots in and drives through. Country sprawls well.
Jab by Angle.
Angle with a nice cross.
Angle misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Angle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Country moves out of range of the body kick.
Angle fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Angle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Angle wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angle pulls guard.
Angle trying to keep a closed guard but Country is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Country avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Angle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Angle wants to get back to his feet but Country is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Angle 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.
Angle working for a triangle but Country defends it easily.
Angle is trying to control the position but Country postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Country is aware though and is defending well.
Angle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Angle tries to get out of the position.
Country won't allow Angle to sweep him here.
Country won't allow Angle to get back to his feet.
Angle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Angle is trying to keep Country in close.
Country loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Angle pulls Country in close to prevent any damage.
Angle has his foot on Country's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Country works his way back into a safe position though.
Angle trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Country controlling from the top position.
Country looks winded!
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Angle gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Country counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jed Country is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Country displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Angle.
Angle wants to clinch up but Country keeps it at a distance.
Angle throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Country was covering up waiting for the punch and Angle finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Country being controlled here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle pushes down on Country's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Angle throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Angle is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Angle is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Angle dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Angle fails with the takedown.
Country gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Angle to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Angle trying to control the position from guard on top but Country is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Country is breathing heavily.
Angle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Country manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Angle prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Angle is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Angle moves into full guard.
Angle wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Country preventing the sweep.
Angle is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Angle looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Eric Angle just wasn't active enough.
Country swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Angle fails with the takedown.
Angle dives in and scores a takedown into Country's guard.
Angle's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Angle is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Country wants to stand but Angle is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Angle jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Angle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Angle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Angle in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Angle engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Angle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Angle dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Angle fails with a takedown attempt.
Country throws an overhand right that lands on Angle's shoulder, as Angle tries to avoid the shot.
Country has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Country is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Angle.
Angle tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Angle slips a straight right by Country.
Angle dives in and grabs Country's left leg, looking for a takedown. Country pushes down on Angle's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Angle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick by Angle misses
and Country connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eric Angle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Country takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Country fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Angle shoots in but Country avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angle clinches up against the cage.
Angle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Angle working away.
Angle staying calm.
Angle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Country keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angle in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Angle controls the position.
Angle moves into full mount!
Eric Angle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Angle working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angle in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angle throws some wild stikes that Country manages to avoid easily.
Angle throws some wild stikes that Country manages to avoid easily.
Angle putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Angle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angle working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Angle controlling the pace for now.
Jed Country has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Angle's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Angle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Angle has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Angle!
Eric Angle very nearly forgot to thank Cage Star 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Benjamin Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puna Wai (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benjamin Nichols has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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21
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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25
156 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Counter fighter
Enjoys gardening |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benjamin Nichols!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Puna Wai!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols lands a leg kick that knocks Wai off balance momentarily.
Wai fails with the takedown.
Nichols throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Nichols there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nichols connects with a nice looking jab.
A good leg kick by Nichols.
Nichols lands a body shot.
Nichols scores with a leg kick.
Nichols connects with a leg kick. Wai looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wai changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Nichols tries to avoid it but Wai manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Nichols to the ground. Nichols escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nichols lands with a straight right. Wai didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nichols jabs Wai right on the nose. Wai blinks but takes it well.
Nichols jabs at Wai's body.
Nichols scores with a leg kick.
Benjamin Nichols is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wai shoots in looking for a takedown. Nichols tries to sprawl out of it but Wai keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nichols manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benjamin Nichols has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Puna Wai.
Nichols digs a good body shot into Wai's ribs.
Nichols looks to land a combination. Wai sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nichols lands with a nice body punch.
Nichols is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nichols lands with a nice combination. Wai backs away looking to recover.
Nichols lands a nice looking body kick.
Nichols feints and then cracks Wai's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wai down.
Wai on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nichols. Nichols obviously looking to wear him down.
Nichols clobbers Wai with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wai misses with a takedown attempt - Nichols sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nichols fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Wai has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nichols lands a right hook to the body.
Nichols getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nichols cracks Wai with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nichols ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wai is trying desperately to land a takedown but Nichols is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wai.
Nichols connects with a solid leg kick.
Wai looks winded!
Nichols lands a head shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nichols - that will leave a mark!
Nichols throws a front kick that sends Wai stumbling back into the cage.
Nichols jabs Wai to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nichols listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wai ducks right into an uppercut from Nichols.
Nichols connects with an inside leg kick.
Nichols connects with a nice looking jab.
Wai is rocked!
Nichols is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters circle, before Nichols throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Wai's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Nichols lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Benjamin Nichols!
Benjamin Nichols thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rez Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes into the arena with Umaga blaring out of the sound system. Cortez has chosen Can We Still Be Friends as his entrance music. Eddie Fatu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rez Cortez's chin.
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228 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rez Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu tries for a takedown but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fatu ducks under a wild hook from Cortez.
Fatu bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Cortez! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Rez Cortez has been cut.
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!
Fatu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cortez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fatu throwing strikes but missing.
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
Fatu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cortez seems keen to control Fatu's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez has momentary wrist control but Fatu slips an elbow through the middle.
Cortez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cortez keeping moving, preventing Fatu from controlling successfully.
Fatu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cortez is rocked!
Fatu postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Cortez covers up, he's hurt! Fatu keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Fatu and the ref steps in to end the fight! Fatu can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Fatu!
An out of breath Eddie Fatu thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luis Chalas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niko Rosenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chalas comes to the cage accompanied by Chubby Jag-U.O.E.N.O. Niko Rosenberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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141 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Chalas!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Rosenberg!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chalas shoots in for a takedown but Rosenberg shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chalas blocks a head kick by Rosenberg.
Chalas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rosenberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rosenberg lands a nice hook to Chalas's body. Chalas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rosenberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chalas.
Rosenberg moves into the clinch successfully.
Rosenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chalas tries to pull guard but Rosenberg holds him up against the cage and eventually Chalas drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luis Chalas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chalas wants a takedown but no success here.
Rosenberg lands an elbow inside that Chalas shrugs off.
It looks like Luis Chalas has been cut.
Chalas tries to land knees in the clinch but Rosenberg avoids the damage to the body.
Rosenberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chalas blocks the elbow strike.
Chalas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chalas tries to score a body lock takedown but Rosenberg shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Rosenberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rosenberg pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rosenberg manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chalas takes an elbow to the temple.
Rosenberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Rosenberg gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chalas.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rosenberg just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chalas's brow.
Rosenberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Rosenberg throws an elbow but misses.
Rosenberg taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chalas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rosenberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chalas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chalas blocks the elbow strike.
Rosenberg is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chalas looking for a takedown.
Rosenberg stalling.
Rosenberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Rosenberg pushes off an throws an elbow but Chalas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chalas has Rosenberg pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rosenberg manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chalas tries for a takedown but Rosenberg manages to get underhooks.
Chalas has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Rosenberg is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rosenberg lands an elbow just above Chalas 's eye.
Rosenberg controlling the action here for a moment.
Chalas dodges an elbow strike from Rosenberg.
Chalas avoiding damage as Rosenberg throws knees to the body.
Chalas can't get the takedown.
Chalas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rosenberg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chalas goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rosenberg prevents it.
Rosenberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chalas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chalas jumps guard but Rosenberg stands there with Chalas around his waist. Chalas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Chalas missing with knees to the body.
Chalas dodges an elbow strike from Rosenberg.
Rosenberg lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Chalas tightens his grip and picks Rosenberg up, before dumping him to the ground. Rosenberg manages to land in guard.
Chalas wants to control from the top but Rosenberg keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rosenberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chalas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rosenberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chalas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chalas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chalas preventing the sweep.
Chalas trying to control but Rosenberg is working from the bottom.
Chalas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chalas wants to control from the top but Rosenberg keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rosenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chalas.
Rosenberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chalas.
Rosenberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chalas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chalas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rosenberg manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chalas regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Rosenberg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luis Chalas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Good shot there by Rosenberg.
Rosenberg throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chalas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Rosenberg misses.
Chalas ducks under a wild hook from Rosenberg.
Rosenberg cracks Chalas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Chalas is rocked!
Chalas avoids the head kick by Rosenberg.
Oh Chalas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rosenberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Luis Chalas's cut is getting worse.
Chalas tries to clinch up.
Rosenberg throws a looping overhand right but Chalas ducks down to avoid it.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Rosenberg knocks Chalas out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Niko Rosenberg!
Niko Rosenberg is the new featherweight champion!
A victorious Niko Rosenberg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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