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Hilo Fight 148 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Erich Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Valentin Hadjiev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valentin Hadjiev is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Erich Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Valentin Hadjiev!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hadjiev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Adams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hadjiev somewhat.
Hadjiev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Adams circles away.
Hadjiev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erich Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Valentin Hadjiev.
Adams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hadjiev.
Hadjiev has a takedown stuffed.
Hadjiev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Adams pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Adams lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Adams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hadjiev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Valentin Hadjiev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams just misses with a punch to the body.
Adams throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hadjiev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Adams defends well and Hadjiev ends up having to push Adams into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hadjiev has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hadjiev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hadjiev is looking for a takedown.
Hadjiev is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Adams throws an elbow but misses.
Hadjiev has Adams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Adams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hadjiev tries to score a body lock takedown but Adams shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams tries a body shot but Hadjiev blocks it.
Adams can't break the clinch.
Hadjiev has clasped his hands together around Adams's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Adams looks to move to half guard but instead Hadjiev has passed into mount! Damn!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hadjiev has a closed guard, preventing Adams from standing up.
Adams stands up and waves to Hadjiev to follow him.
Adams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hadjiev has a takedown stuffed.
Adams throws a leg kick
so Hadjiev counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hadjiev is standing up over Adams. Adams looks to escape but Hadjiev dives into side control.
Adams is looking to get back to his feet here but Hadjiev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Adams's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hadjiev lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hadjiev not allowing Adams to control his hands.
Hadjiev punches Adams on the ear.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adams can't escape the position.
Hadjiev scores with punches from the back.
Hadjiev lands with a hammerfist to the side of Adams's head.
Hadjiev lands strikes to the head.
Hadjiev cracks Adams with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Adams from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Adams is rocked!
It looks like Erich Adams has been cut.
Hadjiev cracks Adams with a big shot to the side of the head Adams is covering up - he's in big trouble! Hadjiev connects with another shot that knocks Adams out cold! Hadjiev stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Valentin Hadjiev!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Valentin Hadjiev made sure he mentioned Cage Star , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Take Home (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rafael Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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189 lbs
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Take Home!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Silva!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Home is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Home is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Take Home. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Home paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Silva displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Home.
Home misses with a takedown attempt - Silva sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Silva gets a clinch.
Silva with a knee to the head.
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!
Silva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Silva throwing strikes but missing.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Home swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Home being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rafael Silva.
Silva works over Home's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Take Home has been cut.
Silva lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Silva.
Silva lands a takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Home working for a triangle but Silva defends it easily.
Home working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Silva.
Silva with a flurry of punches that miss.
Silva keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Home's head.
Home is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Silva has his hands clasped together but Home extends and breaks Silva's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Home.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Take Home!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Shimazu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kai Urutaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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230 lbs
22 - 17 - 1 |
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, William Shimazu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kai Urutaka!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urutaka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Urutaka scores with a decent looking hook.
Urutaka closes the distance and clinches.
Shimazu misses with the head strike.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Shimazu lands with a right to the head.
Shimazu creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Urutaka is looking to control Shimazu's arms but Shimazu gets an underhook and turns him. Now Urutaka has his back to the cage.
Urutaka lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shimazu misses with a hook from the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Shimazu working aggressively here.
Urutaka using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Shimazu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short uppercut from Shimazu.
Shimazu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Urutaka is defending well for now.
Urutaka lands a hook that snaps the head of Shimazu backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Urutaka can't find room to land a body shot as Shimazu controls the action.
Shimazu throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shimazu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shimazu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Urutaka wants to get back to striking at distance but Shimazu won't allow it.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Urutaka looking to stall.
Shimazu has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Shimazu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urutaka is trying to break the clinch but Shimazu has him pressed against the cage.
Urutaka stalling in the clinch but Shimazu improves position.
Shimazu is leaning against Urutaka and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shimazu lands a knee to the body.
Urutaka looks winded!
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!
Knees in the clinch landing for Shimazu.
Shimazu is working Urutaka over against the cage.
Shimazu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Urutaka backwards.
Urutaka's coach down at Kamehameha Fight Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Urutaka's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Shimazu crunches a lovely knee into Urutaka's ribcage.
Shimazu is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Shimazu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shimazu crunches a lovely knee into Urutaka's ribcage.
Shimazu lands with a right to the head.
Urutaka is rocked!
Shimazu lands a nice uppercut.
Urutaka is still on wobbly legs! Can Shimazu finish him?
Shimazu lands an elbow inside that Urutaka shrugs off.
Shimazu lands a big knee to the head and Urutaka goes down! Shimazu pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Shimazu!
An out of breath and clearly excited William Shimazu thanked Conquer for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Abelardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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196 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
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203 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hugo Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Abelardo!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis falls off balance throwing a combination
and Abelardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lewis's knee momentarily.
Abelardo throws a body kick that misses.
Lewis on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abelardo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Ramon Abelardo has been cut.
Lewis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Abelardo is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lewis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewis throws a sloppy head kick
and Abelardo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lewis's knee momentarily.
Lewis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Abelardo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Hugo Lewis has been cut.
Abelardo throws a leg kick
and Lewis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis lands with an uppercut that bounces Abelardo off the cage and back into range.
Abelardo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lewis's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis throws a hook to the side of Abelardo's head but Abelardo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lewis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lewis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Abelardo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis throws a series of punches but Abelardo moves out of range.
Lewis throws a head kick but Abelardo moves out of range.
Abelardo connects with a leg kick. Lewis looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lewis misses with a double jab
and Abelardo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Lewis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abelardo is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lewis.
Abelardo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lewis checks a leg kick.
Lewis misses the shot to the body.
Lewis lands with a straight right. Abelardo didn't see that one coming.
Abelardo delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abelardo throws a front kick aimed at Lewis's knee but Lewis avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abelardo lands a nice looking body kick.
Lewis scores with a shot to the body.
Abelardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lewis's sensitive parts.
Abelardo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lewis. That did some damage!
Lewis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice body kick from Abelardo.
Lewis moves out of range as Abelardo throws a body kick.
Abelardo tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lewis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lewis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That kick from Abelardo tenderised Lewis's leg. Lewis is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abelardo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A punch combination from Lewis misses.
Abelardo tries to land a front kick but Lewis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lewis tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Abelardo slams his shin into Lewis's torso.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abelardo scores with a spinning back kick!
Abelardo misses with a body kick.
Lewis needs to keep his hands up - Abelardo had a free shot at his head there.
Lewis will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Abelardo misses with a body kick.
Lewis throws a head kick that misses.
Lewis on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abelardo feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Lewis collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ramon Abelardo!
Ramon Abelardo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jetrone Lagoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reagen Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lagoc comes into the arena with Before I Forget blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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13 - 4 - 0 |
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168 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jetrone Lagoc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reagen Penn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagoc scores with a shot to the body.
Lagoc uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Penn is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lagoc sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Penn shoots and misses
and Lagoc counters with a three punch combo that has Penn backing up. Penn nods at Lagoc to acknowledge the strikes.
Lagoc drops Penn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Penn looks back up at him and smiles so Lagoc waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Penn is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Penn is aggressively charging in as Lagoc backs up avoiding any damage. Lagoc tosses out a jab and Penn runs right into it face first! Penn is out cold! Lagoc dropped down on all fours and is barking in Penn's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jetrone Lagoc!
After winning the bout, Jetrone Lagoc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Crim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Hara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hara has chosen The Who - Eminence front as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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169 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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210 lbs
31 - 16 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Crim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Hara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crim takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Thomas Crim has been cut.
Hara swinging wildly here.
Crim tries to move into range but Hara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Crim fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Crim fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hara swinging wildly here.
Hara manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Crim on his heels. He'll look to pass Crim's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Hara won't allow Crim to sweep him here.
Hara trying to control the position from guard on top but Crim is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Hara drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hara jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hara preventing the sweep.
Crim lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hara looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Crim has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crim scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hara wants to sweep here but Crim controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crim is looking to work some ground and pound but Hara has wrist control.
Crim got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hara has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crim has managed to get both his arms back between Hara's legs - danger averted.
Crim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crim postures up in Hara's guard and throws a big left but Hara blocks it.
Hara throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crim postures up and lands a big shot to Hara's brow.
Hara looking for a guillotine here but Crim defends easily.
Crim has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hara looking for a guillotine here but Crim defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crim lands a couple of digs.
Hara trying to keep a closed guard but Crim is proving a slippery customer.
Crim won't allow Hara to sweep him here.
Hara looking for a guillotine here but Crim defends easily.
Crim throws an elbow that misses. Hara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Crim's guard. Nice move by Hara!
Hara lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hara works over Crim with some ground and pound from guard.
Crim is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hara is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hara showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Crim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crim striking off his back but it's not causing Hara any problems.
Hara sitting in guard here, content to control.
Crim looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hara sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Crim's guard.
Hara working the head and body with strikes.
Hara thows a huge punch but Crim dodges it nicely.
Crim throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Crim is looking to improve his position.
Hara is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Crim wants to control but Hara is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crim has hold of Hara's hands but Hara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hara seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hara 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.
Crim flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Crim lands a couple of sideways elbows.
Hara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Crim might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Crim has hold of Hara's hands but Hara slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Crim looking for submissions off his back.
Hara lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Crim punching from the bottom.
Hara tries to stand but can't do so whilst Crim controls his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Hara dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Thomas Crim's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hara ducks under a wild hook from Crim.
Hara takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Crim. No joy for Hara on that attempt.
A big right from Crim misses.
Sloppy strikes from Hara. Those never looked like landing.
Crim scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Crim misses with a looping left.
Hara throws an overhand right that lands on Crim's shoulder, as Crim tries to avoid the shot.
Hara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crim connects with a right hand. Hara shakes it off.
Hara misses with the combination.
Hara swinging wildly here.
Hara lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Crim circles away quickly and effectively.
Hara looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Crim moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crim is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Hara frees his head nicely. Oh but Crim has switched to an armbar! Hara is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thomas Crim!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Piotr Bukowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John The Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bukowski's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Donatan, Gural, Sheller, Kaczor, Ry23, Rafi - Słowiańska krew. The Iron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Slippin. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Piotr Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, John The Iron!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski circles away from the clinch attempt.
The Iron checks a leg kick nicely.
The Iron closes the distance and clinches.
The Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Iron takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from The Iron fails to land.
Bukowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like John The Iron has been cut.
Bukowski lands a nice elbow.
Bukowski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bukowski gets underhooks to prevent The Iron's takedown attempt.
The Iron has picked Bukowski up - he's going for a ride! The Iron dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Bukowski has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. The Iron is working away from the top position though.
Bukowski is trying to get back to full guard.
The Iron throwing shots but Bukowski is blocking nicely.
The Iron throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron wants to free his trapped foot but Bukowski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The Iron wants to work for an arm triangle but Bukowski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The Iron not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bukowski is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Boom Boom Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The Iron is looking for submissions but instead, Bukowski has regained full guard.
The Iron postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bukowski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bukowski is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of The Iron, into his guard.
The Iron is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bukowski is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Iron wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
The Iron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bukowski can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski stops The Iron from standing up.
Bukowski is standing up over The Iron. The Iron looks to escape but Bukowski dives into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John The Iron dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John The Iron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
The Iron tries to clinch up
and Bukowski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bukowski.
The Iron blocks an elbow strike.
The Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
The Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
Bukowski stops a takedown attempt from The Iron.
Good body shot from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bukowski pushes The Iron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Iron can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
Bukowski misses with an elbow strike.
Bukowski throws an elbow that misses.
The Iron gets through Bukowski's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The Iron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bukowski on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bukowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bukowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The Iron stalling in the clinch but Bukowski improves position.
Bukowski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski digs a right hand underneath The Iron's ribcage. The Iron let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Bukowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Iron digs a right hand underneath Bukowski's ribcage. Bukowski let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The Iron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
The Iron blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bukowski pushes The Iron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Iron lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Bukowski - that landed with a thud.
The Iron misses with the head strike.
The Iron working aggressively here.
The Iron is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bukowski.
Bukowski tries a body shot but The Iron blocks it.
Nice body punch from Bukowski.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bukowski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bukowski blocks a body shot from The Iron.
The Iron has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bukowski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Piotr Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Iron.
Bukowski lands a left hand.
Bukowski pushes The Iron back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Iron is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bukowski misses with an elbow strike.
The Iron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bukowski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bukowski gets through The Iron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bukowski blocking some punches.
The Iron blocks an uppercut.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bukowski throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski swings wildly with an uppercut but The Iron uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Iron blocking some punches.
The Iron throws a punch but it's blocked by Bukowski.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bukowski.
Bukowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukowski misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Bukowski scores with a nice short uppercut.
The Iron misses with a hook from the clinch.
The Iron misses with a body punch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bukowski misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bukowski cracks The Iron with a nice body shot.
Bukowski lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a body punch.
Bukowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of The Iron backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski lands an elbow just above The Iron 's eye.
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!
The Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Iron's elbow.
Bukowski blocks an uppercut.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
The Iron throws a punch but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The Iron has Bukowski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bukowski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Bukowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Bukowski misses with the head strike.
The Iron is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bukowski pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bukowski can't find room to land a body shot as The Iron controls the action.
Bukowski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The Iron tries to pull guard but Bukowski won't allow it.
Bukowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bukowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Iron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The Iron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piotr Bukowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John The Iron's cut.
That's time! Bukowski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bukowski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping The Iron at a distance.
Bukowski throws a head kick that misses.
The Iron moves into the clinch successfully.
The Iron has a couple of punches blocked by Bukowski.
The Iron misses with the head strike.
Bukowski lands with a light punch inside.
A short left from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
The Iron drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The Iron blocking some punches.
Bukowski lands a nice elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bukowski.
The Iron lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bukowski.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from The Iron as the two fighters clinch.
Bukowski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bukowski lands an elbow inside.
The Iron blocks an elbow strike from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bukowski throws a punch but it's blocked by The Iron.
A right hook to the body lands for The Iron.
The Iron lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bukowski backwards.
The Iron avoids a wild elbow strike from Bukowski.
Piotr Bukowski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The Iron working aggressively here.
The Iron is trying to maintain a safe position but Bukowski gets an underhook and turns The Iron into the cage.
Bukowski lands an uppercut.
Bukowski blocks an uppercut.
The Iron takes an elbow to the temple.
Bukowski lands a body shot.
Bukowski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski lands a body shot.
Bukowski lands an elbow inside that The Iron shrugs off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bukowski lands an elbow inside that The Iron shrugs off.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bukowski.
A right handed body shot lands from The Iron.
The Iron lands a left hand.
Bukowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bukowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bukowski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The Iron blocks an uppercut.
The Iron misses with a body punch.
The Iron blocks an elbow strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bukowski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The Iron prevents a body shot from Bukowski.
The Iron has a couple of punches blocked by Bukowski.
Bukowski scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Bukowski as the two fighters clinch.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice elbow from Bukowski.
Bukowski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bukowski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Iron's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for The Iron.
The Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The Iron misses with a punch on the inside.
Bukowski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with The Iron's elbow.
The Iron swings wildly with an uppercut but Bukowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bukowski.
Bukowski has a couple of punches blocked by The Iron.
Bukowski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bukowski blocks an uppercut.
Bukowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up John The Iron's cut even more.
Bukowski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Bukowski on the inside.
The Iron scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Iron is trying to stall.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bukowski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bukowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from The Iron.
A head punch on the inside from The Iron fails to land.
A short left from The Iron.
The Iron lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bukowski is leaning against The Iron and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The Iron is looking for a takedown.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bukowski prevents the takedown attempt.
Piotr Bukowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John The Iron.
The Iron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bukowski lands a shot to the body.
Bukowski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The Iron swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piotr Bukowski showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bukowski 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piotr Bukowski!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Piotr Bukowski waved his t-shirt featuring The Dark Side's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Panikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Louden Swain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Panikov comes into the arena with Fighters blaring out of the sound system. Swain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gambler. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergey Panikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louden Swain!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panikov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Panikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Panikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Panikov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swain moves away.
Swain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Panikov's guard.
Swain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Panikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Panikov, not yet.
Panikov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Swain postures up in Panikov's guard and throws a big left but Panikov blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swain trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swain connects with a couple of short punches.
Panikov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Swain.
Swain trying to control the position from guard on top but Panikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panikov is on top in guard.
Swain wants to sweep but no luck.
Swain working a defensive guard here.
Swain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Swain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Swain wants to sweep here but Panikov controlling him for the moment.
Panikov trying to control but Swain is working from the bottom.
Panikov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Swain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Swain working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Panikov.
Swain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Panikov throwing strikes but missing.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Swain wants to sweep but no luck.
Panikov throwing strikes from guard but Swain blocks nicely.
Swain keeping moving, preventing Panikov from controlling successfully.
Swain wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Panikov stands up and waves to Swain to follow him.
Panikov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Swain has time to react.
It looks like Louden Swain has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Panikov.
Panikov misses with a looping left.
Swain misses the shot to the body.
Panikov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Panikov swinging wildly here.
Panikov throws a hook but Swain avoids it easily.
Good exchange - Panikov coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Panikov.
Swain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Panikov just misses with a punch to the body.
Panikov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Swain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Swain lands in his opponent's guard.
Swain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Swain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Panikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Panikov 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.
Swain wants to control from the top but Panikov keeps moving.
Swain connects with a couple of short punches.
Panikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Swain is one step ahead there.
Panikov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Swain manages to get himself to full guard.
Swain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Panikov is one step ahead there.
Swain preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panikov wants to control from the top but Swain keeps moving.
Swain wants to sweep but no luck.
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!
Panikov throwing strikes but missing.
Panikov wants to stand and escape but instead Swain has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Swain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Swain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Swain trying to control but Panikov is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Panikov controls Swain momentarily but Swain frees himself.
Swain is looking to work some ground and pound but Panikov has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Panikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Louden Swain's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Panikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Swain is just out of range.
Swain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Panikov's corner calls for a 1-2. Panikov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Swain is rocked!
Sergey Panikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Panikov shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Swain takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Panikov sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Swain bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergey Panikov!
A victorious Sergey Panikov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Terry Mcdermott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Webster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcdermott comes to the cage accompanied by Broken Wings. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Terry Mcdermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Webster!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcdermott gets caught napping as Webster dives in and scores a takedown. Mcdermott manages to retain guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mcdermott is looking for a triangle but Webster pushes his legs off easily.
Webster scoring with some ground and pound.
Mcdermott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Webster doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Webster manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Webster missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mcdermott looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Webster wants to control from the top but Mcdermott keeps moving.
Mcdermott working for a triangle but Webster defends it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mcdermott looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Webster is defending well. Mcdermott quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Webster has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mcdermott celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Terry Mcdermott!
An out of breath Terry Mcdermott 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Blow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bear Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Blow might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Slippin. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Blow!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bear Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blow throws a jab when Stevenson was well out of range.
Blow throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevenson swings for the body but Blow moves out of range.
Blow has closed the distance and engaged Stevenson in a clinch.
Blow misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blow avoiding damage as Stevenson throws knees to the body.
Blow looking for a takedown.
Blow throws a punch but it's blocked by Stevenson.
Stevenson tries to work over Blow's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blow misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stevenson.
Blow has Stevenson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Blow pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stevenson tumbling to the mat - Blow dives into Stevenson's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blow wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stevenson managing to control the position.
Blow trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Blow postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Stevenson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blow, into his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson wants to pass the guard but Blow is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow looking for a sweep. Not yet Blow, not yet.
Stevenson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Bear Stevenson was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Stevenson throws a looping overhand right but Blow ducks down to avoid it.
Blow shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
Blow misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow moves in looking to clinch but Stevenson pushes him off.
Stevenson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Stevenson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stevenson wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stevenson misses with a looping right.
Blow wants to clinch up but Stevenson keeps it at a distance.
We've been told by Blow's head coaches at The Boom Boom Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bear Stevenson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blow lands with a hook. Stevenson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blow misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Blow swinging wildly here.
Blow tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson misses with a wild body shot.
Stevenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blow.
Blow avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Blow connects with a single shot there.
Stevenson thows a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Blow.
Blow scores with a one two! Stevenson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blow moves away.
Stevenson defending well as Blow loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blow tries for a takedown but Stevenson circles away easily
and Stevenson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Blow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Blow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stevenson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blow wants to clinch.
Stevenson is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Blow with a poor takedown
and Stevenson counters with a right hand to the body.
Stevenson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mike Blow is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Blow avoids the body shot from Stevenson.
Blow tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stevenson was well out of range. Poor timing from Blow.
Blow blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blow is able to avoid easily.
Stevenson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Stevenson scores with a three punch combo!
Stevenson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Blow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stevenson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Blow slips a jab and a cross from Stevenson.
Blow tries to clinch up.
Bear Stevenson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Blow.
Stevenson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Blow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevenson on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevenson's guard now, I'm sure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevenson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blow is fighting to break Stevenson's control of his arms but Stevenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Blow is proving a slippery customer.
Blow is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Stevenson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Stevenson has escaped and now he's on top!
Blow keeping moving, preventing Stevenson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Bear Stevenson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Stevenson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevenson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Blow shoots in for a takedown but Stevenson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Blow misses the target.
Blow fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow tries to clinch there but Stevenson circles away.
Stevenson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Blow rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson ducks under a wild hook from Blow.
Stevenson stuffs the takedown.
Blow shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stevenson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blows jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blow walks into a left hand.
Stevenson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stevenson there as he acknowledges the shot.
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.
Blow fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Blow darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bear Stevenson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stevenson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevenson misses the target.
Stevenson throws a lazy uppercut
and Blow counters by moving into the clinch.
Blow lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stevenson misses with the head strike.
Blow tries to throw a body punch but Stevenson avoids it by throwing Blow back against the cage.
Blow tries for a takedown. No joy.
Stevenson pushes Blow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blow tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stevenson avoids it.
Blow tries to work over Stevenson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stevenson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stevenson has had enough of the clinch but Blow keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Stevenson stops a takedown attempt from Blow.
Blow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stevenson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stevenson gets underhooks to prevent Blow's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Blow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blow working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stevenson looking to slow down the pace here.
Stevenson avoiding damage.
Stevenson is trying to force a seperation but Blow has the dominant position.
Blow misses with some punches.
Stevenson stalls.
Stevenson is looking to break free of the clinch but Blow has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson effectively controlling the action here.
Stevenson looking to slow down the pace here.
Stevenson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stevenson throws the left hand but Blow avoids the punch easily.
Blow throws a lazy right hand but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stevenson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blow defending well as Stevenson loads up on a big left hand.
Blow shoots in and drives through. Stevenson sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stevenson gets full guard.
Stevenson trying to control the position.
Blow not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Blow postures up in Stevenson's guard and throws a big left but Stevenson blocks it.
Blow preventing the sweep.
Mike Blow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stevenson doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Blow working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blow trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blow throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stevenson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blow preventing the sweep.
Blow throws a big elbow that misses.
Stevenson 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blow tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Stevenson being controlled here, momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blow keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Mike Blow did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stevenson keeps the fight on the outside.
Blow shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Blow staying out of range there.
Stevenson misses with a right hand
and Blow counters with a shoot takedown. Stevenson fights it but they end up in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blow accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stevenson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blow.
Blow tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Blow is working hard here to advance position.
Stevenson trying to keep a closed guard but Blow is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow distracts Stevenson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blow throwing strikes but missing.
Stevenson wants to sweep but no luck.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Stevenson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevenson tries to control but Blow wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Stevenson seems to be working for a kimura but Blow defends the submission attempt.
Blow is looking for a sweep. Stevenson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Stevenson there.
Blow avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stevenson.
Stevenson is keen to just control but Blow is a slippery customer.
Stevenson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bear Stevenson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Stevenson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blow was well out of range. Poor timing from Stevenson.
Blow throws a series of punches but Stevenson avoids them all with ease.
Blow feints a jab promting Stevenson to slip. Blow then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stevenson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bear Stevenson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Stevenson misses the shot to the body.
Blow is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blow manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stevenson on his heels. He'll look to pass Stevenson's guard now, I'm sure.
Blow is working Stevenson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Stevenson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Blow is one step ahead there.
Blow stays in close to Stevenson's body and controls the position.
Stevenson controls Blow momentarily but Blow frees himself.
Blow pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevenson is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blow trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Blow throws a right and a left that Stevenson avoids nicely.
Blow shoots in but Stevenson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Blow on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blow misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blow misses with a wild body shot.
Blow wants to clinch.
Stevenson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Stevenson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blow moves away.
Blow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blow.
Blow looks up at the clock and then as Stevenson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blow smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blow throws a strike aimed at the side of Stevenson's head but Stevenson avoids it well.
Blow misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
Stevenson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stevenson is stalling here. Blow is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Stevenson seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blow has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Stevenson avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Blow.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is still trying to improve position.
Stevenson takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Blow wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevenson, who protects the arm well.
Blow working away.
Blow fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stevenson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stevenson is looking to regain half guard here but Blow keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Blow showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Blow 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 49:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Blow!
Mike Blow retains his lightweight title!
After the big win, Mike Blow made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors The Dark Side and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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