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NEX Hilo 21 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angle Iron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Apidej Sit Hirun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iron comes into the arena with I Have a Dream blaring out of the sound system. Angle Iron had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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225 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angle Iron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Apidej Sit Hirun!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iron gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sit Hirun counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Angle Iron has been cut.
Iron gets a double leg takedown into Sit Hirun's guard.
Sit Hirun keeping moving, preventing Iron from controlling successfully.
Iron connects with a couple of short punches.
Iron thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Iron stands and throws Sit Hirun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iron prevents Sit Hirun from escaping the position.
Iron scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Iron stalls from top position.
Sit Hirun wants to get back to his feet.
Iron connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Sit Hirun some visible discomfort.
Sit Hirun defending against the ground and pound.
Iron throws a strike aimed at the side of Sit Hirun's head but Sit Hirun avoids it well.
Iron misses with the ground and pound.
Iron misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Iron has knee on belly and moves into mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iron misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Sit Hirun wants to get back to his feet.
Sit Hirun taking shots to the head.
Iron with the ground and pound from mount.
Iron 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.
Iron punching from mount but Sit Hirun doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Iron throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Iron lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
BOOM! Iron connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Sit Hirun is rocked!
Iron connects with a bit shot that sees Sit Hirun covering up! More strikes from Iron and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Iron is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angle Iron!
An out of breath and clearly excited Angle Iron thanked Valhalla Fight Wear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mr Anywhere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daglas Faby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Daglas Faby is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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267 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Anywhere!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daglas Faby!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faby moves into the clinch.
Anywhere blocks an uppercut.
Faby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anywhere throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anywhere gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Faby to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Anywhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Faby working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Anywhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anywhere looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Faby passes into half guard.
Anywhere has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Faby wants to free his trapped foot but Anywhere is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anywhere wants to get back to full guard.
Anywhere wants to control but Faby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Faby controlling the pace.
Anywhere is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Faby scores with a couple of nice shots.
Faby stalling.
Faby missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anywhere is looking for a sweep. Faby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faby wants to stand up but Anywhere has a hold of him and won't allow it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Faby thows a huge punch but Anywhere dodges it nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Faby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faby lands in his opponent's guard.
Anywhere has an active guard here but Faby has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anywhere makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Anywhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faby works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Faby is looking to take a break and control but Anywhere is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Faby in particular looking to stall.
Faby is stalling here. Anywhere is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Faby seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Anywhere has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faby manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Faby has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anywhere is working away from the top position though.
Faby preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Anywhere has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Faby works to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faby wants to sweep here but Anywhere controlling him for the moment.
Faby looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daglas Faby dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Faby gets a takedown into half guard.
Anywhere moves into full guard.
Anywhere trying to keep a closed guard but Faby is proving a slippery customer.
Daglas Faby has got the better of the ground game so far.
Faby wants to pass the guard but Anywhere is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faby trying to control but Anywhere is working from the bottom.
Faby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anywhere is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Faby is trying to get back to full guard.
Faby is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anywhere's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anywhere's back!
Anywhere covering up well under a barage of strikes.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Faby's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Faby controlling well, preventing Anywhere from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere trying to control the hands but Faby breaks the grip.
Anywhere wants to escape the position.
Anywhere rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Anywhere is looking to improve his position.
Faby is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Anywhere sees it coming and defends easily.
Anywhere is looking for a sweep. Faby is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Faby is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere has a hand on Faby's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Faby takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Faby prevents Anywhere from getting the reversal.
Anywhere sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Anywhere tries to roll over but Faby keeps him under control.
Anywhere has hold of Faby's hands but Faby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Faby is trying to control the action in half guard but Anywhere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere actively working from the bottom here.
Faby not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Anywhere is looking to improve his position.
Faby tries to stand and escape but Anywhere is controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Faby on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Anywhere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faby throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Anywhere was covering up waiting for the punch and Faby finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Faby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daglas Faby 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. This is the final round!
Faby dodges the punch combination from Anywhere.
Faby feints and as Anywhere raises his hands in defense, Faby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Anywhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Faby scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faby won't allow Anywhere to sweep him here.
Anywhere trying to keep a closed guard but Faby is proving a slippery customer.
Anywhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faby trying to control but Anywhere is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Faby throwing strikes from guard but Anywhere blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Faby closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Faby lands in his opponent's guard.
Anywhere tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Faby controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Anywhere is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faby passes into half guard.
Anywhere is looking to improve his position.
Faby tries to pass the half guard into mount. Anywhere knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Faby seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anywhere wants to control but Faby is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Anywhere tries to get to full guard but Faby has control of the leg.
Anywhere is refusing to be controlled, as Faby sits in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Good leg kick by Anywhere there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Anywhere throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Faby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anywhere. Anywhere obviously looking to wear him down.
Faby gets a takedown into half guard.
Faby wants to take a breather but Anywhere is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faby is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Anywhere!
Anywhere keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Faby manages to capitalize on a mistake by Anywhere to take his back!
Mr Anywhere has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Faby wants to control but Anywhere is keeping busy.
Faby looking for the choke from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Faby is riding his opponent, not letting Anywhere buck him off.
Anywhere trying to control the position but Faby manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daglas Faby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Faby winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daglas Faby!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mack Daddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tappy Gilmore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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142 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mack Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tappy Gilmore!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daddy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gilmore prevents Daddy from getting back to his feet.
Gilmore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daddy is keeping the position for now.
Daddy keeping moving, preventing Gilmore from controlling successfully.
Gilmore won't allow Daddy to get back to his feet.
Daddy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gilmore on the ground.
Gilmore drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gilmore jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gilmore pushes down on Daddy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore stops Daddy from getting back to his feet.
Gilmore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daddy!
Daddy is squirming around, avoiding Gilmore's attempts to control the action.
You get the feeling that Daddy really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Gilmore misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Daddy is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Gilmore working for a submission but Daddy is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore looking to control but Daddy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gilmore with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Daddy really wants to buck Gilmore off and get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gilmore wants to take Daddy's back but he can't do it this time.
Daddy is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gilmore is working for a guillotine from mount but Daddy frees his head quite easily.
Gilmore working for a guillotine from mount but Daddy is in no mood to give up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore controlling from mount.
Gilmore looking for a guillotine from mount but Daddy is having none of it.
Daddy wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gilmore has control of Daddy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Daddy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Daddy is trying to stand but he's just given Gilmore his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tappy Gilmore dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Daddy clobbers Gilmore with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gilmore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Daddy.
Gilmore 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.
Gilmore pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Daddy is keeping the position for now.
Daddy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gilmore is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilmore is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Daddy wants to stand and escape but Gilmore is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilmore is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gilmore won't allow Daddy to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daddy scores with a jab to the head.
Gilmore closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
My spies in Last Dragon MMA inform me that Gilmore has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gilmore trying to mount his opponent but Daddy defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilmore seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daddy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daddy wants to get back to his feet.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gilmore seems to be working for a kimura but Daddy defends the submission attempt.
Daddy tries to kick Gilmore off but Gilmore keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gilmore takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gilmore darts in looking for a takedown but Daddy gets double underhooks and turns Gilmore into the cage.
Gilmore has his takedown stuffed
letting Daddy counter with a right hand.
Gilmore shoots and misses
and Daddy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mack Daddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tappy Gilmore.
Gilmore is breathing heavily.
Gilmore takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
It looks like Daddy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daddy scores with a sloppy right hand. Gilmore should have avoided that one.
Gilmore is rocked!
Daddy scores with a three punch combo!
Gilmore is still on wobbly legs! Can Daddy finish him?
Daddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gilmore under the eye.
Gilmore takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Daddy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Daddy cracks a nice hook into Gilmore's ribs.
Daddy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
BOOM! Daddy lands a beautiful left hook that drops Gilmore. Gilmore tries to recover but Daddy is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Gilmore lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mack Daddy!
Mack Daddy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bismarck De Jager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Somal Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Jager comes to the cage accompanied by My Kreet. Bismarck De Jager has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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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 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Bismarck De Jager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Somal Lee!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
enabling De Jager to counter with a crisp jab.
De Jager connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee is looking to clinch.
De Jager cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
De Jager throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee with the counter takedown but De Jager avoids it easily.
De Jager tries a head kick but it misses.
De Jager ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Jager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee with the counter takedown but De Jager avoids it easily.
De Jager bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as De Jager sprawls well. De Jager wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oooooh!!! De Jager has knocked Lee down with a huge combo! De Jager steps away and waves a wobbly Lee back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Lee is rocked!
De Jager tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
De Jager throws a powerful right kick. Lee tried to block low but the kick was high! Lee was taken right off of his feet! De Jager jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bismarck De Jager!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lothbrokson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saif Rasheed (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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174 lbs
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180 lbs
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivar Lothbrokson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Saif Rasheed!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrokson clinches up with Rasheed and pushes him back against the cage.
Lothbrokson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasheed backwards.
Lothbrokson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasheeds head.
Lothbrokson breaks the clinch.
Rasheed shoots in for a double leg but Lothbrokson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lothbrokson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasheed looking to score a takedown here. Lothbrokson is defending well but Rasheed drives through and ends up in Lothbrokson's guard.
Rasheed has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at King's Palace. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Lothbrokson is pulling down on Rasheed's head to control his posture.
Rasheed postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rasheed postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lothbrokson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rasheed tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrokson is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasheed trying to control the position from guard on top but Lothbrokson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lothbrokson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rasheed loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lothbrokson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rasheed is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lothbrokson controls Rasheed momentarily but Rasheed frees himself.
Rasheed missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lothbrokson is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Blitzkrieg Fighting Systems: Ground that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lothbrokson trying to keep a closed guard but Rasheed is proving a slippery customer.
Rasheed throws an elbow that misses. Lothbrokson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rasheed's guard. Nice move by Lothbrokson!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasheed working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Lothbrokson has passed into half guard!
Rasheed is looking for a sweep. Lothbrokson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rasheed trying to control here.
Rasheed looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rasheed is not content to let Lothbrokson control the position.
Lothbrokson is thwarting Rasheed's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasheed looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rasheed is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lothbrokson pulls his head out easily.
Rasheed is pressing down on Lothbrokson's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rasheed has his foot on Lothbrokson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lothbrokson works his way back into a safe position though.
Rasheed pushes a forearm under Lothbrokson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Lothbrokson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Saif Rasheed!
A victorious Saif Rasheed 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Bear (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren McCarty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darren McCarty is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Bear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bear gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling McCarty to counter with a crisp jab.
McCarty scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bear shoots in and bounces McCarty off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
McCarty is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bear stopping the sweep attempt from McCarty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bear has gone for a leg lock! McCarty slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bear's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bear pulls McCarty in close to his closed guard and prevents McCarty from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear working for a triangle but McCarty defends it easily.
Bear looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bear is working hard here to advance position.
McCarty forces his way into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCarty wants to take a breather but Bear is having none of it.
McCarty is thwarting Bear's attempts to control the position.
McCarty tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bear controls his leg.
Bear is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Bear's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCarty really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bear. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bear manages to get to full guard.
Bear throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bear looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty wants to control from the top but Bear keeps moving.
Bear striking off his back.
Bear is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
McCarty controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
McCarty thumps Bear with a low kick.
McCarty throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bear misses with an uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bear is defended easily by McCarty.
A nice inside leg kick there by McCarty. That's going to slow Bear down.
McCarty throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bear has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCarty.
Bear with a poor takedown
and McCarty cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bear shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCarty counters with a leg kick.
McCarty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Bobby Bear has been cut.
Bear takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Darren McCarty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bear shoots and misses
and McCarty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCarty thumps Bear with a low kick.
Bear gets a double leg takedown into McCarty's guard.
McCarty is controlling Bear's posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McCarty trying to control the position.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bear forces his way into half guard.
McCarty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCarty 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.
Bear is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCarty is just riding it out for now. Bear eventually gives up the hold.
McCarty moves into full guard.
McCarty is adopting a defensive guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McCarty wants to sweep here but Bear controlling him for the moment.
McCarty is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bear trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bear preventing the sweep.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for McCarty.
Bear has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCarty.
McCarty lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bear tries to score a power double leg takedown but McCarty sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bear somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McCarty lands a front kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bear takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
McCarty digs a good body shot into Bear's ribs.
Bear takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McCarty drops Bear with a beautiful combination! Bear stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCarty is looking for the KO!
Bear is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bear misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCarty lands with a nice body kick.
Bear seems to have got his legs back now.
Bear takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darren McCarty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Bear's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Bear wants to clinch up but McCarty keeps it at a distance.
McCarty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bear tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McCarty swivels and escapes.
Bear fails with the takedown
and McCarty counters with an inside leg kick.
Bobby Bear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bear tries for a takedown but McCarty circles away easily
and McCarty counters with a crisp one two that drops Bear! McCarty thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bear to his feet! Bear is in big trouble!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Bear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarty throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bear is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bear doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McCarty counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarty lands a big head kick that sends Bear tumbling to the mat! McCarty takes a step backwards and waves Bear back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Bear is rocked!
Bear takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Oh Bear is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bear stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCarty.
Bear seems to have got his legs back now.
Bear has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCarty.
McCarty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bobby Bear's cut is getting worse.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bear throws a lazy head kick
and McCarty counters with a solid body kick.
The fighters circle, before McCarty throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Bear's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! McCarty lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Darren McCarty!
Darren McCarty thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kuznetsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuznetsov has chosen Siberia - Cold winter night whispers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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215 lbs
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217 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Kuznetsov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Emelianenko drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kuznetsov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kuznetsov has Emelianenko pulled in close to control his posture.
Emelianenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Kuznetsov is retaining full guard.
Kuznetsov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Emelianenko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kuznetsov keeping moving, preventing Emelianenko from controlling successfully.
Emelianenko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kuznetsov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've been hearing that Emelianenko has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Emelianenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Emelianenko works his way into side control.
Kuznetsov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Emelianenko thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kuznetsov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Emelianenko in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kuznetsov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Alexander Emelianenko!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Emelianenko thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Ivan Kuznetsov stepped up to the mic, saying 'Grrrmh.. Stu.. Gongrats, you did break me.. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mason Graham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabricio Valakas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Valakas has chosen Coolio - Gangster's Paradise as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Fabricio Valakas has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Mason Graham's chin.
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Graham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fabricio Valakas!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valakas throws a hook to the side of Graham's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graham is looking for a counter combo.
Valakas defending well as Graham loads up on a big left hand.
Graham throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Graham throws a shot from downtown. Valakas moves away and avoids it.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Valakas.
Graham is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Valakas misses with a hook.
Graham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Valakas momentarily.
Valakas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Graham sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valakas.
Valakas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
Valakas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Graham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valakas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A big left from Graham misses.
Valakas throws an off balance right hand
and Graham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Graham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Valakas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Graham scrambles back to his feet.
Valakas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Graham finds it's way round the side to connect with Valakas's head.
Graham throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Graham works Valakas's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Graham.
Valakas's corner calls for a 1-2. Valakas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Graham avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valakas.
We've been told by Graham's head coaches at Madz **21 Elite coaches** that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valakas throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Valakas.
Graham jabs Valakas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valakas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Valakas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Valakas throws a hook but Graham blocks it.
Graham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valakas throws a lazy uppercut
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valakas misses with a left hand
and Graham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Valakas is rocked!
It looks like Fabricio Valakas has been cut.
Good shot there by Graham.
Valakas is still on wobbly legs! Can Graham finish him?
Graham misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graham cracks Valakas with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Graham has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Valakas to stand back up!
Valakas misses with an uppercut. Graham saw that one coming.
Valakas throws a hook to the side of Graham's head but Graham sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valakas throws out the jab.
Valakas takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Valakas seems to have recovered his senses.
Graham misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graham. Valakas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valakas.
An attempted straight right counter from Graham misses the target.
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!
Graham misses with a wild body shot.
Valakas throws a right hand that misses
and Valakas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Graham misses.
A left and a right from Valakas both land. Nice combination.
Graham tries to bum rush Valakas with a series of wild strikes but Valakas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A swing and a miss from Graham.
Valakas lands a jab to the head.
Mason Graham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valakas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Graham.
Graham lands with a right hand.
Valakas throws an off balance right hand
and Graham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valakas takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Graham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Valakas's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Graham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valakas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Graham defends it well.
Graham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Valakas moves away.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Valakas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Graham has got the better of the exchanges.
Valakas scores with a hook.
Graham lands with a shot to the body.
Graham moves out of range of the strikes.
Graham misses with a double jab.
Graham throws a lazy right hand but Valakas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graham fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valakas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A big left from Valakas misses.
Graham misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valakas cracks Graham with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Graham swings for the body but Valakas moves out of range.
Valakas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Graham.
Valakas takes one to the chin there.
Graham throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Valakas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Valakas feints the counter takedown.
Graham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Valakas misses the target.
Valakas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graham takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Graham just misses with a punch to the body.
Valakas feints the counter takedown.
Graham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valakas can do to turn this around?
Graham darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Graham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Graham misses with the combination.
Graham scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Valakas throws out a loose jab but Graham uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Graham.
Graham jabs Valakas right on the nose. Valakas blinks but takes it well.
Valakas throws out a powerful jab.
Graham slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Valakas tries to move into range but Graham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valakas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Graham.
Mason Graham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Valakas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graham.
Graham fails to land with a series of punches.
Graham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Valakas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Graham. Graham circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Valakas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graham slips under a jab.
Graham seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Valakas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Valakas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Graham bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A slow jab from Valakas misses its intended target.
Jab, jab by Graham - just one landing.
Valakas misses with a straight right.
Valakas misses with a straight left.
Graham avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Graham is looking to counter punch.
Graham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Valakas misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Graham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Graham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fabricio Valakas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Valakas connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Graham's hands.
Graham throws a right and a left that Valakas avoids nicely.
Valakas swinging wildly here.
Graham lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Graham swings for the body but Valakas moves out of range.
Graham ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Graham finds it's way through Valakas's defenses.
Graham misses with the combination.
Valakas is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graham goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Graham changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Graham scores with a jab.
Graham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Graham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Graham tests Valakas's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Valakas slips under a jab.
Valakas slips a jab and a cross from Graham.
And Valakas tries to counter it with a takedown but Graham pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valakas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valakas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Graham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Valakas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Valakas.
Valakas moves out of range of the strikes.
Mason Graham is winning the standup battle so far.
Graham connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Valakas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
Graham lands a right hook to the body.
Graham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valakas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valakas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Valakas misses with a lunging right hand
letting Graham counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valakas throws the left hand but Graham avoids the punch easily.
Graham scores with a shot to the body.
Graham displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Valakas throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Graham on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Graham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Mason Graham has been cut.
Graham ducks under a wild hook from Valakas.
The fighters circling - Valakas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Graham works the jab nicely.
Graham swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graham fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graham displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valakas throws a lazy right hand but Graham sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Graham is looking for a counter combo.
Valakas misses with a lunging right hand
and Graham counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Valakas misses its intended target.
Valakas walks into a stiff left hand from Graham.
Donk. Valakas catches Graham right on the button with a cross.
Valakas misses with a lunging right hand
and Graham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valakas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valakas throws a shot from downtown. Graham moves away and avoids it.
Valakas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graham.
Valakas feints the counter takedown.
Fabricio Valakas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mason Graham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Graham scores with a crisp jab that stopped Valakas in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mason Graham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Graham 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mason Graham!
Mason Graham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ren Hitogoroshi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hitogoroshi comes to the cage accompanied by Crooked by Bassbin Twins. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ren Hitogoroshi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lance Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop scoring well with a low kick there.
Hitogoroshi cracks Bishop with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Hitogoroshi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hitogoroshi misses the body punch
and Bishop counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hitogoroshi won't be happy with that.
Hitogoroshi prevents Bishop from improving position.
Bishop is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitogoroshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hitogoroshi's coaches at Dead North Bombers Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Hitogoroshi wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hitogoroshi is looking to regain half guard here but Bishop keeps moving and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hitogoroshi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bishop gets to mount! Hitogoroshi was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hitogoroshi is trying desperately to improve position.
Hitogoroshi reaches up to try and control the position but Bishop seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Hitogoroshi rolls and tries to escape and now Bishop has his back!
Hitogoroshi rolls, trying to escape but Bishop keeps control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi fending off the submission attempt from Bishop.
Bishop landing with strikes.
Bishop not allowing Hitogoroshi to control his hands.
Hitogoroshi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bishop's arms.
Bishop patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Bishop gets his way!
Bishop working for a choke but Hitogoroshi reverses nicely into Bishop 's guard.
Hitogoroshi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bishop working a defensive guard here.
Bishop seems keen to control Hitogoroshi's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop keeping moving, preventing Hitogoroshi from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop has Hitogoroshi pulled in close to control his posture.
Hitogoroshi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bishop on the ground.
Hitogoroshi scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hitogoroshi looking to pass the guard.
Hitogoroshi is working hard here to advance position.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hitogoroshi trying to control but Bishop is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hitogoroshi stopping the sweep attempt from Bishop.
Hitogoroshi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bishop has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hitogoroshi has managed to get both his arms back between Bishop's legs - danger averted.
Bishop is trying to keep Hitogoroshi in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lance Bishop dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hitogoroshi misses with a wild body shot.
Hitogoroshi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bishop shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hitogoroshi but Hitogoroshi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hitogoroshi misses with a jab to the body
and Bishop counters with a single leg into guard. Hitogoroshi didn't expect that.
Bishop preventing the sweep.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Hitogoroshi keeps moving.
Hitogoroshi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hitogoroshi is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bishop is controlling him.
Bishop passes Hitogoroshi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi is positioning himself well to prevent Bishop advancing to mount.
Hitogoroshi is trying to stand.
Hitogoroshi is trying to control but Bishop passes into side control!
Bishop is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hitogoroshi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitogoroshi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hitogoroshi prevents Bishop from improving position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hitogoroshi is looking for a sweep.
Hitogoroshi wants to control but Bishop postures up.
Hitogoroshi is pushing Bishop's head away, looking to escape. Bishop manages to hold on to the position though.
Bishop has hold of Hitogoroshi's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Hitogoroshi seems comfortable defending it but Bishop has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Hitogoroshi is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Hitogoroshi is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Bishop couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lance Bishop! Lance Bishop retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Lance Bishop thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Ren Hitogoroshi had this to say: 'A Yakuza should always be prepared for death - whether his own or someone else's. Tonight was not my night, but as I am still breathing, my opponents should be aware that their lives are still in danger.'.
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