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HFC Fight Night 07 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Iphone Apple (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cirilo Galiei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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136 lbs
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Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
2 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iphone Apple!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 29 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cirilo Galiei!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apple misses with a straight left.
Apple throws a front kick aimed at Galiei's knee but Galiei avoids it well.
Galiei has taken the fight to the clinch.
Galiei avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Galiei is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Apple changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Galiei fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Galiei closes the distance and clinches.
Galiei has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Apple avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiei letting Apple take a breather here.
Apple wants to stall.
Apple really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Galiei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Galiei has a couple of punches blocked by Apple.
Galiei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple tries to land knees in the clinch but Galiei avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple tries a knee to the head but Galiei blocks it.
Apple prevents a body shot from Galiei.
Apple missing with knees to the body.
Apple lands a knee to the body.
Apple is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Galiei is keeping busy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Apple as Galiei tries to tie him up.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galiei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galiei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apple looking to throw knees to the head but Galiei is blocking nicely.
Apple trying to control the position but instead, Galiei has worked for underhooks and has pushed Apple into the cage.
Galiei is looking to control Apple's arms but Apple gets an underhook and turns him. Now Galiei has his back to the cage.
Galiei is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Apple has denied him.
Apple wants a takedown.
Galiei misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei misses with a hook from the clinch.
Apple tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Galiei avoids it.
Galiei can't find room to land a body shot as Apple controls the action.
Apple's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Apple clinches.
Apple prevents a body shot from Galiei.
Galiei avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Galiei avoiding damage as Apple throws knees to the body.
Galiei is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Iphone Apple will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Apple has closed the distance and engaged Galiei in a clinch.
Galiei misses with a short punch on the inside.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galiei is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Apple looking to slow down the pace here.
Apple has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Galiei is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Galiei tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Apple's elbow.
Galiei is pressed up against the cage. Apple has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Galiei down to the mat. Galiei avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iphone Apple. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galiei has Apple up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apple prevents a body shot from Galiei.
Apple tries to pull guard but Galiei holds him up against the cage and eventually Apple drops back down to his feet.
Galiei swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Apple is working for takedown but Galiei is calmly controlling the position for now.
Galiei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Galiei gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galiei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple looking to stall.
Galiei can't find room to land a body shot as Apple controls the action.
Galiei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apple misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Galiei.
Apple tries to pull guard but Galiei won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple has Galiei pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Galiei manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Galiei blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Apple tries for a takedown. No joy.
Galiei on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Apple taking a breather.
Galiei stops a takedown attempt from Apple.
Galiei misses with some punches.
Galiei tries to throw a body punch but Apple avoids it by throwing Galiei back against the cage.
Apple is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Galiei to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galiei wants to stall.
Galiei throws a head punch that misses.
Apple controlling the action here for a moment.
Galiei wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Apple has him pressed against the cage.
Iphone Apple has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Apple breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Iphone Apple will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Galiei pushes Apple up against the cage in a clinch.
Galiei managing to block the knees to the body from Apple.
Galiei misses with a punch to the body.
Galiei doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Apple missing with knees to the body.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galiei is defending well for now.
A knee to the head by Apple.
Galiei goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galiei gets control of Apple's arms and successfully pulls guard. Galiei will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Apple trying to control the position from guard on top but Galiei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galiei wants to sweep here but Apple controlling him for the moment.
Apple prevents Galiei from getting back to his feet.
Apple trying to control the position from guard on top but Galiei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Iphone Apple wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Galiei clinches up with Apple and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Apple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apple blocking some punches.
Apple blocks a body shot from Galiei.
Apple is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Galiei is defending well for now.
Apple throws a knee to the head but misses.
Apple tries a knee to the head but Galiei blocks it.
Apple is trying to pull guard but Galiei turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Apple has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Galiei avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Apple manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apple takes the fight into the clinch.
Galiei successfully pulls guard.
Apple wants to control from the top but Galiei keeps moving.
Apple with a flurry of punches that miss.
Apple postures up in Galiei's guard and throws a big left but Galiei blocks it.
Apple throwing strikes from guard but Galiei blocks nicely.
Galiei keeping moving, preventing Apple from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apple stands and throws Galiei's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galiei is not content to let Apple control the position.
Apple is really struggling to control Galiei but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iphone Apple showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Apple 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Iphone Apple!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Iphone Apple!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Iphone Apple!
Iphone Apple wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Clow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Choel Six (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Clow has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Clow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Choel Six!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Six connects with a nice looking jab.
Six tries to clinch but Clow moves out of range.
Six fails to land the takedown.
Kyle Clow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six dives in and grabs Clow's left leg, looking for a takedown. Clow pushes down on Six's head and hops out.
Clow moves into the clinch.
Clow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clow decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Six tries to get to full guard but Clow has control of the leg.
Clow seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Six tries to roll over but Clow keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Six is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Clow scores with a couple of nice shots.
Clow throwing shots but Six is blocking nicely.
Clow decides to stand up.
Six with a poor takedown
and Clow counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kyle Clow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Choel Six.
Clow stands up from guard. Let's bang!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clow has managed to clinch.
Clow stalling the fight.
Six is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Six goes for a takedown in the clinch but Clow prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clow breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Six tries to clinch there but Clow circles away.
Clow closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Six did well to prevent Clow getting side control.
Clow drops an elbow to the side of Six's head.
Clow is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Six looking for submissions off his back.
Clow tries to pass to full mount but Six defends it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Six bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Clow working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Six doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Six manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clow is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Six postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clow has momentary wrist control but Six slips an elbow through the middle.
Six lands a couple of digs.
Clow 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.
Six slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Six trying to control the action but Clow is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Six has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Clow!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Clow dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Clow feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Clow distracts Six with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Six looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Six lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Clow!
Six wants to control the action but instead Clow gets a body lock and reverses into Six's guard! Nice work!
Clow slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Six doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clow stands and throws Six's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Clow working the ground and pound from side control.
Six regains half guard.
Six is trying to get back to full guard.
Clow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Six wants to control but Clow is keeping busy.
Clow drops an elbow to the side of Six's head.
Six tries to get to full guard but Clow has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six makes his way to full guard, as Clow worked for a kimura.
Clow works over Six with some ground and pound from guard.
Six should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Six is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Clow is aware though and is defending well.
Clow landing some decent shots from guard.
Clow trying to control the position from guard on top but Six is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clow working some strikes from top position.
Six is rocked!
Clow loads up on a big left hand. Six felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Clow looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Six can't hide his disappointment, as Clow celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Clow!
In his post fight interview, Kyle Clow gave a big smile as he said 'thank you fans out there,cant do it without you.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anan Kofan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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235 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anan Kofan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Scott!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofan works over Scott's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like John Scott has been cut.
Scott has closed the distance and engaged Kofan in a clinch.
Kofan is trying to break the clinch but Scott is controlling him.
Scott tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Scott on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kofan pushes Scott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kofan manages to break the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Kofan there.
Scott looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofan throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Scott colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Kofan as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Scott is left battered and dazed whilst Kofan and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anan Kofan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Oliveira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blunt Trauma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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139 lbs
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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
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thiago Oliveira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blunt Trauma!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trauma stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Oliveira.
Oliveira throws a head kick that misses.
Trauma tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliveira tries to clinch there but Trauma circles away.
Oliveira drives through with a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliveira looking to sit in guard and control but Trauma gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Oliveira trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Oliveira manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Oliveira fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Trauma avoids it really well and circles away.
Oliveira fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trauma throws a head kick that misses
and Oliveira counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Trauma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trauma displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Oliveira.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trauma tries to clinch up but Oliveira circles away and keeps his distance.
Trauma stuffs the takedown attempt from Oliveira. Oliveira gets slowly back to his feet.
Oliveira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oliveira blocks a head kick by Trauma.
The fight stays on the outside here - Oliveira looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Trauma finds it's way through Oliveira's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Trauma is looking to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Trauma.
Oliveira tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trauma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trauma pushes Oliveira up against the cage in a clinch.
Trauma is pushing Oliveira up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Oliveira missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Oliveira has had enough of the clinch but Trauma keeps him there for the moment.
Trauma tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Oliveira drops down looking for an ankle pick but Trauma pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oliveira tries to clinch up but Trauma circles away and keeps his distance.
Trauma forces Oliveira back against the cage and clinches.
Oliveira jumps guard but Trauma stands there with Oliveira around his waist. Oliveira gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Trauma takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've been informed that Trauma has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Trauma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trauma fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oliveira, pushing him back against the cage.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trauma avoiding damage as Oliveira throws knees to the body.
Trauma works on Oliveira's body with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira tries for a takedown. No joy.
Trauma's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trauma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Trauma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trauma lands an uppercut.
Trauma lands an elbow inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira working hard to break the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to push Trauma away but Trauma has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Nice body punch from Trauma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blunt Trauma dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Trauma gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Oliveira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Oliveira throws a big elbow that misses.
Oliveira wants to control from the top but Trauma keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Oliveira stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Trauma swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Thiago Oliveira wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Trauma looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Oliveira looks for a takedown but Trauma sprawls well.
Oliveira looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Oliveira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trauma tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Trauma tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Oliveira manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Oliveira fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Trauma manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Trauma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Trauma wants to clinch.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oliveira stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Trauma sees it coming and defends easily.
Oliveira controlling the pace.
Oliveira is looking to take a break and control but Trauma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
We're going to have a standup here because Thiago Oliveira wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Trauma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Oliveira circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trauma fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Oliveira has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trauma throws a leg kick
and Oliveira counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Trauma!
Oliveira postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Trauma is breathing heavily.
Oliveira wants to control but Trauma is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliveira decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thiago Oliveira dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Trauma tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Oliveira paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oliveira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Trauma has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oliveira tries to close the distance and clinch up but Trauma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Oliveira shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Oliveira will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Trauma lands with a right hand.
Trauma rushes Oliveira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trauma manages to break the clinch.
Thiago Oliveira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trauma is looking to clinch.
Trauma moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Trauma tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Oliveira darts in looking for a takedown but Trauma gets double underhooks and turns Oliveira into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Oliveira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira is looking to break free of the clinch but Trauma has double underhooks.
Trauma working Oliveira over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Oliveira tries for a takedown but Trauma manages to get underhooks.
Trauma gets through Oliveira's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Trauma lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Trauma lands a nice elbow.
Oliveira takes an elbow to the temple.
Trauma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oliveira trying to control the position but instead, Trauma has worked for underhooks and has pushed Oliveira into the cage.
Trauma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oliveira wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trauma moves in looking to clinch but Oliveira pushes him off.
Oliveira tries to clinch up.
Oliveira avoids the head kick by Trauma.
Trauma tries to bum rush Oliveira with a series of wild strikes but Oliveira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oliveira fails to land the takedown.
Trauma tries to clinch there but Oliveira circles away.
Trauma tries to keep at a distance but Oliveira has taken the fight into the clinch.
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!
Trauma lands a hook that snaps the head of Oliveira backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliveira tries to pull guard but Trauma forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Oliveira takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Oliveira's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Oliveira is trying to pull guard but Trauma turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Trauma.
Oliveira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Oliveira being controlled against the cage.
Trauma presses Oliveira against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Oliveira working aggressively here.
Trauma scores with a knee to the head.
Trauma with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Trauma landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Trauma.
Oliveira has Trauma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trauma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Blunt Trauma seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trauma using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short left from Trauma.
Trauma is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Trauma lands with a right to the head.
Trauma is stalling here.
Trauma landing knees to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Oliveira takes a knee right on the jaw!
Trauma breaks the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Trauma. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Oliveira is defended easily by Trauma.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blunt Trauma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trauma has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Blunt Trauma!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Blunt Trauma!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Blunt Trauma!
Blunt Trauma wins by unanimous decision!
Blunt Trauma seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Enzo Matias Demaestri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Kamehameha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Enzo Matias Demaestri 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
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Enzo Matias Demaestri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Kamehameha!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamehameha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demaestri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kamehameha wants to clinch up but Demaestri keeps it at a distance.
Demaestri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Demaestri misses with a hook. Kamehameha ducked under it nicely.
Kamehameha darts in trying to clinch
and Demaestri counters with a straight right hand.
Kamehameha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Demaestri.
Kamehameha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kamehameha is looking to clinch but Demaestri is avoiding it.
Demaestri circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kamehameha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demaestri gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Demaestri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Kamehameha wants to get up but he can't break Demaestri's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamehameha slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Kamehameha has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Demaestri wants to stand up but Kamehameha is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up. King Kamehameha was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Demaestri fails with the takedown.
We've been told by Demaestri's head coaches at Facebreaker Academy : Striking that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Demaestri misses with a few strikes there.
Demaestri shoots in for a takedown but Kamehameha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Matias Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demaestri keeps the fight on the outside.
Demaestri takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Enzo Matias Demaestri has been cut.
Kamehameha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Demaestri sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kamehameha somewhat.
Demaestri tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kamehameha defends well and Demaestri ends up having to push Kamehameha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kamehameha just leaning against Demaestri, taking a breather.
Demaestri managing to block the knees to the body from Kamehameha.
Kamehameha is looking to control Demaestri's arms but Demaestri gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kamehameha has his back to the cage.
Demaestri blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demaestri breaks from the clinch.
Kamehameha ducks under a wild hook from Demaestri.
Demaestri is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kamehameha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Demaestri. Those never looked like landing.
Kamehameha has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha wants to clinch up but Demaestri keeps it at a distance.
Kamehameha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kamehameha has Demaestri up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Kamehameha.
Nice elbow from Kamehameha.
Kamehameha creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Demaestri is trying to break the clinch but Kamehameha is controlling him.
Kamehameha with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kamehameha lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kamehameha tries a body shot but Demaestri blocks it.
Kamehameha gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Demaestri pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri goes for a double leg but Kamehameha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamehameha continues to drive forward.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha lands with a right to the head.
Kamehameha lands an elbow that stopped Demaestri in his tracks for a moment.
Kamehameha working aggressively here.
Kamehameha looking to throw knees to the head but Demaestri is blocking nicely.
Demaestri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamehameha lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kamehameha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kamehameha with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamehameha manages to break the clinch.
Kamehameha fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demaestri avoids it really well and circles away.
Demaestri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kamehameha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Demaestri keeps the fight on the outside.
Kamehameha shoots in for a double leg but Demaestri sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Demaestri shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kamehameha's guard.
Demaestri decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Kamehameha, up you get!
Kamehameha leaves Demaestri with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Enzo Matias Demaestri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kamehameha - that will leave a mark!
Kamehameha throws a sloppy head kick and Demaestri moves out of range easily.
Kamehameha is looking to clinch but Demaestri is avoiding it.
Kamehameha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King Kamehameha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Demaestri shoots in for a double leg but Kamehameha sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Demaestri shoots in and bounces Kamehameha off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Demaestri stands up from Kamehameha's guard - Demaestri perhaps looking for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamehameha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Demaestri manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Demaestri fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Matias Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Demaestri misses.
Kamehameha gets the takedown into side control.
Kamehameha laying and praying for a moment but Demaestri takes advantage and regains half guard.
Kamehameha stalling away here and it's allowed Demaestri to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Demaestri is looking to stand up but Kamehameha isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamehameha trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kamehameha postures up in Demaestri's guard and throws a big left but Demaestri blocks it.
Kamehameha seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kamehameha stands and steps away. Demaestri gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri misses with a double jab.
Kamehameha tries to clinch there but Demaestri circles away.
Kamehameha looks to land a body kick but Demaestri moved away.
Kamehameha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Demaestri but Demaestri pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kamehameha swings for the body but Demaestri moves out of range.
Kamehameha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Demaestri blocks a head kick by Kamehameha.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Kamehameha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Demaestri takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kamehameha throws a head kick that misses.
Kamehameha wants to clinch.
Demaestri lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Demaestri.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Demaestri shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kamehameha defends it nicely.
Demaestri misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamehameha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Demaestri takes a step back to recover.
A combination from Kamehameha does no damage.
Demaestri fails to land the takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kamehameha throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kamehameha lands a two punch combo.
Demaestri avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
King Kamehameha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Demaestri darts in looking for a takedown but Kamehameha gets double underhooks and turns Demaestri into the cage.
Kamehameha lands with a left to the head.
Kamehameha comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kamehameha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Demaestri misses with the combination.
Kamehameha tries to clinch up.
Kamehameha does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Demaestri shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kamehameha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kamehameha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kamehameha wants to sweep here but Demaestri controlling him for the moment.
Demaestri gets to his feet. Kamehameha looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamehameha tries to clinch up.
Demaestri shoots in looking for a takedown. Kamehameha tries to sprawl out of it but Demaestri keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kamehameha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A punch combination from Kamehameha misses.
Demaestri fails to land with a series of punches.
Kamehameha clinches up with Demaestri and pushes him back against the cage.
Demaestri blocking some punches.
Kamehameha lands an elbow that stopped Demaestri in his tracks for a moment.
Kamehameha slows down the pace here.
Demaestri tries to circle away but Kamehameha has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demaestri avoids a wild elbow strike from Kamehameha.
Kamehameha lands an elbow inside that Demaestri shrugs off.
Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut is getting worse.
Kamehameha has Demaestri pressed against the cage, preventing Demaestri from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kamehameha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Demaestri backwards.
Kamehameha lands an elbow inside.
Kamehameha lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kamehameha lands an elbow inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kamehameha.
Jeez, Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kamehameha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Demaestri is trying to break the clinch but Kamehameha is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamehameha with a knee to the head.
Enzo Matias Demaestri has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamehameha swings wildly with an uppercut but Demaestri uses good head movement to avoid it.
Demaestri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kamehameha obliges.
Kamehameha manages to break the clinch.
Kamehameha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Demaestri quickly recovers to half guard.
Kamehameha is trying to control the action in half guard but Demaestri is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kamehameha tries to pass the half guard into mount. Demaestri knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Demaestri on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Demaestri tries to get out of the position.
Kamehameha controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. King Kamehameha wasn't active enough on the ground.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Demaestri!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kamehameha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Kamehameha.
King Kamehameha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demaestri goes for a double leg but Kamehameha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamehameha continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Enzo Matias Demaestri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demaestri struggles to land a body shot inside as Kamehameha controls his hands.
Kamehameha lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Enzo Matias Demaestri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). King Kamehameha!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Gurel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Suleman Pokong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Suleman Pokong will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Gurel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Suleman Pokong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pokong misses with a double jab.
Pokong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gurel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice takedown defense from Pokong. No joy for Gurel on that attempt.
Pokong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gurel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pokong swivels and escapes.
Pokong shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gurel eats them both and turns towards Pokong to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
We've been informed that Pokong has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Gurel slips a jab and a cross from Pokong.
Gurel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gurel seems to be looking for submissions.
Pokong scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Gurel manages to mount him!
Pokong's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurel lands a big elbow.
Gurel with good strikes from the mount here!
Gurel lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Gurel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pokong is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pokong and Gurel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gurel controls the position.
Gurel cracks Pokong with a big elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurel is trying to get an arm triangle but Pokong is defending well.
Gurel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gurel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gurel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gurel remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokong is trying to get back to half guard.
Pokong gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Pokong is squirming around, avoiding Gurel's attempts to control the action.
Gurel gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gurel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gurel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pokong pushes Gurel off looking to stand but Gurel dives back in and keeps control.
Gurel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pokong is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gurel not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Gurel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gurel shoots in and gets a takedown into Pokong's guard.
Gurel won't allow Pokong to get back to his feet.
Gurel has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gurel throwing strikes from guard but Pokong blocks nicely.
Pokong keeping full guard, as Gurel tries to pass.
Gurel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gurel wants to control from the top but Pokong keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurel tries to free his leg and advance position but Pokong is retaining full guard.
Jake Gurel has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Pokong lands a really nice looking cross but Gurel seems unphased.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pokong enables Gurel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pokong manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Gurel throws a strike but Pokong rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gurel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gurel is trying to control. Pokong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pokong wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pokong is trying to get back to full guard.
Gurel trying to control from half guard but Pokong is working away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gurel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Gurel wants to free his trapped foot but Pokong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gurel lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gurel working Pokong over with strikes.
Gurel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pokong sees it coming and defends easily.
Pokong tries to get to full guard but Gurel has control of the leg.
Gurel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gurel trying to control from half guard but Pokong is working away.
Gurel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pokong is looking for a sweep. Gurel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gurel wants to control but Pokong is keeping him busy.
Gurel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gurel working Pokong over with strikes.
Jake Gurel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pokong pushes Gurel off looking to stand but Gurel dives back in and keeps control.
Gurel is trying to control. Pokong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gurel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pokong's head.
Gurel moves nicely into side control.
Gurel grinds an elbow into Pokong's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Gurel dominated that second round.
That's time! Gurel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gurel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Pokong to the mat! Pokong manages to get full guard.
Gurel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pokong wants to stand but Gurel is controlling the position.
Pokong being controlled here, momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gurel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pokong is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gurel is controlling him.
Gurel forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gurel is working for a submission of some sort.
Gurel is nestled in close to Pokong, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gurel is keen to just control but Pokong is a slippery customer.
Gurel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gurel seems to be working for a kimura but Pokong defends the submission attempt.
Pokong is concentrating on defense, preventing Gurel from advancing position.
Pokong tries to roll over but Gurel keeps him under control.
Gurel is looking for a kimura but Pokong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gurel to get the leverage.
Pokong really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gurel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pokong is looking to escape.
Gurel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gurel seems to be working for a kimura but Pokong defends the submission attempt.
Gurel is pressing down on Pokong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pokong is holding on for now.
Gurel is trying for a kimura here. Pokong looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Gurel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jake Gurel!
A very excited looking Jake Gurel made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damon Dash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Storm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24
202 lbs
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26
215 lbs
4 - 1 - 1 |
BJJ Blue 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Damon Dash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Storm!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dash doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Storm misses with a two punch combination.
Storm misses with a looping left.
Storm lands with a cross.
It looks like Damon Dash has been cut.
Storm throws a nice looking combination but Dash bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Storm throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Dash's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Storm dives in looking to finish as Dash flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Storm's strikes! Storm is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Dash's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Dash was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Storm!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mauricio Calvancante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anzor Greene (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greene has chosen Skindred - Nobody as his entrance music. Mauricio Calvancante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mauricio Calvancante!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anzor Greene!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Calvancante is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Calvancante is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Greene's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Calvancante trying to control but Greene postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greene wants to free his trapped foot but Calvancante is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Calvancante looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene winds up and cracks Calvancante with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Greene looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Calvancante with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Greene with the ground and pound but Calvancante uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Greene stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Calvancante swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Greene connects with a couple of short punches.
Greene 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.
Greene with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calvancante is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Greene has his hands clasped together but Calvancante extends and breaks Greene's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Calvancante.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mauricio Calvancante!
Mauricio Calvancante retains his welterweight title!
Post fight, Mauricio Calvancante took to the microphone: 'I WANT KALANI KAPENA!!!!!!!! GIVE HIM TO ME! THAT MOTHERFUCKER DESERVES AN ASS BEATING! I WILL AVENGE MY TEAM MATE MIKE HOWARD. MAKE IT HAPPEN CAUSE IM NOT FIGHTING ANYONE ELSE TILL I WHOOP HIS ASS TOO. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thumbo Plights (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joshua Uso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uso has chosen Get Up as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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268 lbs
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240 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Thumbo Plights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joshua Uso!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uso drives through with a takedown into Plights's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Uso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Uso has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Uso won't allow Plights to get back to his feet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Uso's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Uso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Plights works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Uso is looking to work some ground and pound but Plights has wrist control.
Plights is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Uso keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Plights's head.
Plights wants to stand up but Uso is controlling him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uso lands a couple of elbows.
Uso works over Plights with some ground and pound from guard.
Plights is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Uso is controlling him.
Plights has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Uso is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plights has Uso pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Uso manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plights has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Uso is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Plights is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Uso pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thumbo Plights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plights drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Uso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uso wants to get back to striking at distance but Plights won't allow it.
Plights tries for a takedown but Uso manages to get underhooks.
Plights drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Uso gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plights wants a takedown but no success here.
Uso stops a takedown attempt from Plights.
Plights tries for a takedown but Uso manages to get underhooks.
Plights is working for takedown but Uso is calmly controlling the position for now.
Plights goes for a takedown in the clinch but Uso prevents it.
Plights wants to take the fight to the mat but Uso manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Plights is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plights is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Uso stops a takedown attempt from Plights.
Plights is breathing heavily.
Plights is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Uso gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Uso is trying to break the clinch but Plights has him pressed against the cage.
Uso is trying to break the clinch but Plights is controlling him.
Plights tries for a takedown but Uso manages to get underhooks.
Uso is looking to break free of the clinch but Plights has double underhooks.
Uso wants to break the clinch but can't.
Uso tries to break free but Plights pushes him back against the cage.
Plights goes for a takedown attempt but Uso pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uso scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Thumbo Plights has been cut.
Plights changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Uso tries to avoid it but Plights manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Uso to the ground. Uso escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Uso has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Plights misses with a body shot.
Uso swinging wildly here.
Plights misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Plights misses with a wild body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Uso.
Uso stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uso wants it to stay on the feet.
Uso keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Plights.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plights fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plights tries to sprawl but Uso drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Plights taking some punishment here, with Uso in his half guard.
Plights taking some punishment here, with Uso in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joshua Uso dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thumbo Plights's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Uso feints and as Plights raises his hands in defense, Uso changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uso won't allow Plights to get back to his feet.
Plights will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Uso passes into half guard.
Uso lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Uso drops an elbow to the side of Plights's head.
Uso scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uso frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Plights is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Uso looking to finish Plights with some ground and pound. This is bad for Plights!
Plights is rocked!
Whack. That's a big, big shot from Uso! Plights is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Joshua Uso!
A victorious Joshua Uso thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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