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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cho King Fang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustavo Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cho King Fang!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gustavo Santos!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King Fang shoots in but Santos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
King Fang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
King Fang has taken the fight to the clinch.
King Fang tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cho King Fang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King Fang dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King Fang dives in and scores a takedown into Santos's guard.
Santos is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King Fang landing with the ground and pound.
Santos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Santos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
King Fang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King Fang is looking to work some ground and pound but Santos has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King Fang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Santos preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
King Fang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
King Fang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking for a triangle but King Fang pushes his legs off easily.
King Fang makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
King Fang lands a couple of decent looking shots.
King Fang throws a big elbow that misses.
King Fang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Santos's head.
Santos wants to sweep but no luck.
King Fang throws a big right hand that misses.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
King Fang working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
King Fang working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Santos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Santos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King Fang looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Santos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Santos trying to control but King Fang is working from the bottom.
King Fang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santos passes into side control.
King Fang is looking to reverse the position.
Santos controls the position.
That's four 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.
Let's hope that Santos has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
King Fang tries to buck Santos off but Santos is having none of it.
King Fang sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Santos slows the pace down in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cho King Fang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Santos lands the left hand.
King Fang fails to land the takedown.
King Fang closes the distance and clinches up with Santos, looking for a takedown. King Fang pushes Santos against the cage but Santos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Santos bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Santos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jab, jab by Santos - just one landing.
King Fang dives in and grabs Santos's left leg, looking for a takedown. Santos pushes down on King Fang's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cho King Fang. 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.
Nice sprawl there from King Fang as Santos shoots in.
Santos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Santos lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King Fang looks for a takedown but Santos sprawls well.
Santos swinging wildly here.
Santos changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Santos as King Fang shoots in.
King Fang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Santos as he jumps to the side.
King Fang darts in looking for a takedown but Santos gets double underhooks and turns King Fang into the cage.
Santos lands a nice looking body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Santos, as that shot connected.
King Fang has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King Fang fails with the takedown.
Santos works the jab nicely.
Cho King Fang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
Santos throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King Fang tries for a takedown but Santos sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Santos scores with a decent looking hook.
King Fang changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Santos looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
King Fang in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Santos is trying to improve his position.
Santos is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on King Fang's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is trying to get back to full guard.
Santos has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for King Fang. Oh but Santos has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! King Fang goes limp - he's gone! Santos jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Gustavo Santos!
Gustavo Santos is the new featherweight champion!
Gustavo Santos took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Valeu galera queria agradecer ao meu treinador de boxe Luiz Dórea e mas uma coisa..Gustavo Santos gravem este nome é Brasil porra!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Leonov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyke Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leonov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Percival - Husičky. Mitchell has chosen Ride The Lightning as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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222 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yuri Leonov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyke Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonov ducks under a wild hook from Mitchell.
Leonov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Tyke Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leonov moves out of range as Mitchell throws a body kick.
Leonov blocks a leg kick.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Mitchell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leonov moves away.
Mitchell is looking to clinch but Leonov is avoiding it.
An inside leg kick from Leonov misses.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Leonov knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell cracks Leonov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice jab there from Mitchell.
Leonov cracks Mitchell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Leonov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Leonov thumps Mitchell with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell lands a body shot.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut. Leonov saw that one coming.
Mitchell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mitchell is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Leonov rather than just go for the knockout.
Mitchell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leonov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mitchell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mitchell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mitchell catches Leonov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mitchell lands a jab to the head.
Leonov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Leonov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Mitchell.
Leonov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Leonov misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leonov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mitchell thuds a left hand into Leonov's body.
Mitchell misses with a low kick.
Leonov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Mitchell throws a looping overhand right but Leonov ducks down to avoid it.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Leonov tries to counter with a takedown but Mitchell is quick to defend against it.
Leonov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mitchell's calf.
Nice sprawl there from Mitchell as Leonov shoots in.
Mitchell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Leonov can pounce on him.
Mitchell with a nice cross.
Mitchell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Leonov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Mitchell blocks a leg kick.
Leonov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leonov attempts a counter takedown but Mitchell avoids it well and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Leonov.
Leonov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitchell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leonov's head backwards.
Leonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leonov tries to counter with a takedown but Mitchell is quick to defend against it.
Leonov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mitchell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick from Mitchell is predictable there
and Leonov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Leonov wants to control from the top but Mitchell keeps moving.
Leonov looking to sit in guard and control but Mitchell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Leonov keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leonov looking for a sweep. Not yet Leonov, not yet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Leonov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyke Mitchell dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A telegraphed right hand from Leonov misses the target.
Mitchell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mitchell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mitchell lands an overhand right.
Leonov misses with a hook. Mitchell ducked under it nicely.
Leonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Leonov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mitchell defends it well.
Mitchell wants to control but Leonov is keeping busy.
Mitchell is refusing to be controlled, as Leonov sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov content to control rather than advance.
Mitchell 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.
Leonov wants to free his trapped foot but Mitchell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
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.
Leonov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell throws the kick towards the body but Leonov avoids it.
Leonov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mitchell lands with an overhand left.
Mitchell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mitchell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mitchell throws out a loose jab but Leonov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leonov attempts a counter takedown but Mitchell avoids it well and moves away.
Tyke Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Mitchell walks forward, straight into a front kick from Leonov.
Leonov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mitchell.
Nice body kick there by Leonov.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Leonov lands with a cross.
Tyke Mitchell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Leonov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mitchell.
Leonov doesn't manage to clinch there - Mitchell circles away.
Mitchell tried to score with a low kick but Leonov checks it.
Decent striking displayed by Mitchell there.
Nice uppercut lands for Mitchell. That snapped Leonov's head back.
Leonov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Leonov slips under a jab.
Mitchell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leonov.
Leonov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mitchell swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leonov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mitchell counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mitchell! But no joy.
Mitchell works the jab nicely.
It looks like Yuri Leonov has been cut.
Leonov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell jabs at Leonov's body.
Mitchell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leonov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mitchell moves away.
Mitchell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Leonov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Leonov throws a push kick but Mitchell slaps the foot to one side.
Mitchell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Leonov on the side of the head.
Leonov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mitchell throws a body punch but Leonov moves out of range.
Leonov attempts a counter takedown but Mitchell avoids it well and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyke Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yuri Leonov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mitchell misses with a straight left.
Leonov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mitchell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Mitchell lands.
Leonov staying out of range there.
Leonov feinted with a counter takedown.
Mitchell lands an overhand right.
Leonov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Mitchell to the mat! Mitchell manages to get full guard.
Leonov tries to free his leg and advance position but Mitchell is retaining full guard.
Leonov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell tries to buck Leonov off but Leonov is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leonov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mitchell has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mitchell has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leonov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mitchell keeps working.
Leonov is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Yuri Leonov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Leonov tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mitchell is trying to improve his position.
Leonov laying and praying for a moment but Mitchell takes advantage and regains half guard.
Leonov is working for a kimura but Mitchell is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leonov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mitchell!
Tyke Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mitchell tries to lock up and control but Leonov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leonov is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mitchell can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Leonov goes for an armbar but Mitchell turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Mitchell.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leonov has an active guard here but Mitchell has managed to pass into half guard.
Mitchell trying to control the action but Leonov is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Yuri Leonov.
I think Mitchell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyke Mitchell!
A very excited looking Tyke Mitchell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Neil Gilas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Omar Dijkstra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gilas comes to the cage accompanied by Remember The Name - Fort Minor. Dijkstra has chosen Soulfly - Back To The Primitive as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Neil Gilas has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Neil Gilas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Dijkstra!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gilas.
Nice defenses there by Dijkstra.
Gilas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gilas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gilas lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gilas is looking to score with low kicks.
Dijkstra tried to score with a low kick but Gilas checks it.
Dijkstra fails with a takedown attempt.
Gilas throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Gilas checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dijkstra throws a leg kick but Gilas moved away.
Gilas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dijkstra works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra avoids the body shot from Gilas.
Dijkstra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gilas checks a leg kick.
Dijkstra throws a body shot but no joy.
Gilas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkstra cracks the inside of Gilas's front leg.
Gilas throws out a leg kick but Dijkstra moves out of range and Gilas only half commits.
Dijkstra keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dijkstra throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dijkstra blocks a low kick nicely.
Gilas throws a sloppy head kick and Dijkstra moves out of range easily.
Dijkstra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gilas throws a leg kick but Dijkstra sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dijkstra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gilas throws a jab when Dijkstra was well out of range.
Dijkstra decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gilas wants to improve his position but Dijkstra is controlling well.
Gilas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra is looking for a kimura here.
Dijkstra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilas moves into full guard.
Dijkstra passes Gilas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gilas is looking to control Dijkstra's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gilas avoid being mounted?
Dijkstra controlling the action here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gilas is staying active underneath Dijkstra, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Gilas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gilas is trying to get back to full guard.
Gilas is defending against the submission attempts here by Dijkstra.
Dijkstra is looking to advance position but Gilas won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilas trying to control but Dijkstra postures up.
Dijkstra is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A left lands for Gilas.
Dijkstra is looking to chop away at Gilas's legs.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gilas looks to land a body kick but Dijkstra moved away.
Gilas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Neil Gilas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gilas throws a body punch but Dijkstra moves out of range.
Dijkstra fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dijkstra is looking to chop away at Gilas's legs.
Dijkstra throws a right hand that Gilas ducks under and follows up with a left that Gilas also avoids with ease.
Dijkstra looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilas misses with a low kick.
Dijkstra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gilas scores with a head kick.
Dijkstra tries to work over Gilas's front leg with a kick but Gilas checks it.
Gilas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dijkstra uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gilas.
Gilas checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gilas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dijkstra lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dijkstra looks to score with a jab to the body but Gilas is just out of range.
Gilas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dijkstra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gilas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dijkstra moves out of range of the leg kick from Gilas.
Dijkstra misses with a hook.
Dijkstra jabs at Gilas's body.
Gilas checks a low kick from Dijkstra.
Gilas feinted with a counter takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gilas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dijkstra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That kick from Dijkstra tenderised Gilas's leg. Gilas is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gilas misses the jab.
Dijkstra tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Dijkstra. No joy for Gilas on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Neil Gilas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dijkstra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Gilas scores with a body shot.
Gilas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dijkstra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dijkstra has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gilas tries to land a front kick but Dijkstra steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dijkstra shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dijkstra pushing down on Gilas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gilas keeps working.
Dijkstra is thwarting Gilas's attempts to control the position.
Gilas won't allow Dijkstra to pass to mount.
Dijkstra is still trying to improve position.
Gilas trying to hold on to Dijkstra's head to control him but Dijkstra postures up.
Dijkstra is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gilas trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dijkstra is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gilas defends it well.
Dijkstra missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Gilas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dijkstra's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dijkstra's back!
Dijkstra prevents Gilas from getting a body triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Dijkstra showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Dijkstra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gilas.
Gilas checks a low kick from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Dijkstra only half commits.
Dijkstra moves out of range of the body kick.
Gilas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dijkstra with the counter takedown but Gilas avoids it easily.
Dijkstra is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gilas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dijkstra attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dijkstra checks a low kick from Gilas.
Dijkstra throws out a leg kick but Gilas moves out of range and Dijkstra only half commits.
Gilas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gilas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dijkstra in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dijkstra with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dijkstra is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gilas rather than just go for the knockout.
Some bone on bone action there as Gilas checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dijkstra throws a front kick aimed at Gilas's knee but Gilas avoids it well.
Gilas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dijkstra.
Dijkstra throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gilas cracks the inside of Dijkstra's front leg.
Dijkstra lands a really nice looking cross but Gilas seems unphased.
Dijkstra fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Gilas to the ground. Dijkstra is now in Gilas's guard.
Dijkstra trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dijkstra pushes down on Gilas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dijkstra is keen to just control but Gilas is a slippery customer.
Dijkstra moves into full mount! Gilas won't be happy about that!
Gilas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Dijkstra tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Dijkstra looking to control but Gilas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilas is looking to get to half guard.
Gilas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dijkstra on the ground.
Dijkstra with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Omar Dijkstra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dijkstra jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Gilas is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gilas and Dijkstra has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dijkstra trying to control the position but Gilas is working away.
Neil Gilas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dijkstra tries to score with some ground and pound. Gilas controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dijkstra looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dijkstra creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Gilas sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dijkstra tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gilas tries to improve position but can't.
Dijkstra in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Gilas is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Omar Dijkstra!
Our winner, Omar Dijkstra, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Koo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raju Armo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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245 lbs
12 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Koo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raju Armo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koo throws a body shot but no joy.
Koo lands a slapping body shot.
Koo connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Raju Armo has been cut.
Armo avoids the body shot from Koo.
Armo unleashes a big counter combination but Koo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Armo ducks under a wild hook from Koo.
Armo unleashes a big counter combination but Koo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Armo avoids the body shot from Koo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Koo.
Koo 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.
Koo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Armo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Koo swings for the body but Armo moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Armo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Koo closes the distance and clinches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Armo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Armo looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Armo.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koo content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A short left from Koo.
Koo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koo as Armo tries to tie him up.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raju Armo.
Koo closes the distance and clinches.
Koo being controlled against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Koo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Armo is trying to stall.
Koo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Armo backwards.
Koo displaying some good clinch control by pressing Armo up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armo is looking to control Koo's arms but Koo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armo has his back to the cage.
Koo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armos head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Koo lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Koo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Armo looking to stall.
Koo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Koo stalling in the clinch.
Armo wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raju Armo.
Koo looks to land a left hand but Armo moved out of range nicely.
Armo is looking for the big counter here.
Koo looks to score with a jab to the body but Armo is just out of range.
Armo unleashes a big counter combination but Koo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Koo is looking to wear down Armo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Armo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Armo tries to keep at a distance but Koo has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koo lands a hook that snaps the head of Armo backwards.
Koo stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Koo.
Koo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Koo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koo as Armo tries to tie him up.
Koo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Koo.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Koo.
Koo misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koo as Armo tries to tie him up.
Armo is looking to control Koo's arms but Koo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Armo has his back to the cage.
Koo pushes Armo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Armo trying to control the position but instead, Koo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Armo into the cage.
Koo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Armo backwards.
Armo is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armo is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Koo is keeping busy.
Armo is trying to stall.
Armo is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Koo has denied him.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Raju Armo.
A shot to the liver by Koo. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koo gets through Armo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Koo.
Armo is still on wobbly legs! Can Koo finish him?
Koo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Koo swings wildly with an uppercut but Armo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Armo blocks an uppercut.
Koo throws a head punch that misses.
Armo blocks an uppercut.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Koo as Armo tries to tie him up.
Armo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Armo up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Koo for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Koo throws a punch but it's blocked by Armo.
Armo seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koo.
Armo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Koo pushes Armo against the cage. Koo is working some dirty boxing. Koo pushes off with a quick right hook! Armo goes down! Armo tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Koo moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Koo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dace Datsik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mr Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
241 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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20
213 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dace Datsik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mr Steel Penn!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Datsik connects with a body shot.
Datsik gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Steel Penn to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a leg! Datsik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Datsik manages to kick Steel Penn off! Steel Penn jumps back into Datsik's guard.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Datsik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Datsik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Datsik is looking for a triangle but Steel Penn pushes his legs off easily.
Datsik keeping full guard, as Steel Penn tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn scoring with some ground and pound.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Datsik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Datsik trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn slips nicely into half guard.
Steel Penn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Datsik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Datsik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Datsik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Steel Penn is working away from the top position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Datsik is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Steel Penn is looking for submissions but instead, Datsik has regained full guard.
Steel Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Datsik swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Datsik's guard.
Steel Penn is working for a kimura but Datsik is defending it quite comfortably.
Steel Penn prevents Datsik from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Datsik wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Datsik won't allow Steel Penn to pass to mount.
Steel Penn is trying to work for a kimura but Datsik is defending well.
Datsik is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steel Penn pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Datsik trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Datsik is trying desperately to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Datsik tries to hold on but Steel Penn pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Steel Penn dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Datsik stuns Steel Penn with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Datsik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Datsik crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Steel Penn - the referee stops the clock and Datsik gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Steel Penn. Datsik manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Steel Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Datsik fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steel Penn just manages to avoid it.
Datsik throws a sloppy head kick and Steel Penn moves out of range easily.
Datsik loads up on a big right hand but Steel Penn slips the punch.
Steel Penn looks to land a left hand but Datsik moved out of range nicely.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik tests Steel Penn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Mr Steel Penn has been cut.
Steel Penn moves forwards but Datsik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Datsik takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Steel Penn throws a lazy uppercut
and Datsik counters with a nice body kick.
Steel Penn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Datsik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Datsik lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Steel Penn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Steel Penn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Datsik misses with a hook.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but Datsik avoids it with no problem.
Datsik tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice uppercut there from Steel Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Datsik.
Steel Penn checks a leg kick nicely.
Datsik moves out of range as Steel Penn throws a body kick.
Datsik looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Steel Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Datsik.
Datsik throws a head kick but Steel Penn moves out of range.
Datsik fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steel Penn on the side of the head.
Steel Penn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Datsik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Steel Penn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Crunch! Datsik slams his shin into Steel Penn's torso.
Steel Penn moves forwards but Datsik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Crunch! Steel Penn slams his shin into Datsik's torso.
Steel Penn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Datsik connects with a solid leg kick.
Datsik throws out a loose jab but Steel Penn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Datsik takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Datsik lands a nice shot that snaps Steel Penn's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries a head kick but it misses.
Datsik is looking to counter with head kicks.
Datsik moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel Penn pushes Datsik away with a front kick.
Datsik connects with a solid leg kick.
Steel Penn looks to land a body kick but Datsik moved away.
Datsik throws a counter high kick but Steel Penn was just alert enough to avoid it.
Steel Penn goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Datsik fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steel Penn.
Steel Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Datsik circles away.
Steel Penn moves into the clinch successfully.
Datsik working aggressively here.
Datsik throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Penn.
Datsik digs a right hand into Steel Penn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steel Penn's gas tank.
Datsik taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik drags the fight down to the ground.
Datsik had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Steel Penn defends it easily.
Steel Penn drops back looking for a leg! Datsik is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Datsik manages to kick Steel Penn off! Steel Penn jumps back into Datsik's guard.
Steel Penn 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.
Datsik throws his legs up looking for a submission but Steel Penn uses it to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn tries for a kimura but Datsik is defending well.
Datsik wants to control but Steel Penn postures up.
Datsik is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Datsik is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dace Datsik dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mr Steel Penn's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Datsik will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Steel Penn throws out a counter right but Datsik avoids it with no problem.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Datsik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel Penn was well out of range. Poor timing from Datsik.
Datsik tries to score with a low kick but Steel Penn moves his leg out of the way.
Steel Penn doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steel Penn scores with a spinning back kick!
Dace Datsik is winning the standup battle so far.
Steel Penn is looking to land body kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Datsik.
Steel Penn swinging wildly here.
Datsik jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Datsik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel Penn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Datsik did well to prevent Steel Penn getting side control.
Datsik slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Datsik wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Datsik can't keep his opponent in guard - Steel Penn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Datsik wants to control but Steel Penn is keeping busy.
Steel Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Steel Penn wants to work for an arm triangle but Datsik is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Steel Penn seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Datsik tries to get to full guard but Steel Penn has control of the leg.
Steel Penn is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Steel Penn punishing his opponent with strikes.
Steel Penn thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Steel Penn has control of Datsik's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Datsik regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Datsik regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Datsik trying to hold on to Steel Penn's head to control him but Steel Penn postures up.
Datsik is refusing to be controlled, as Steel Penn sits in half guard.
Datsik keeping control of the position.
Steel Penn is thwarting Datsik's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Datsik tries to roll over but Steel Penn keeps him under control.
Steel Penn is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mr Steel Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn is working for a submission of some sort.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Steel Penn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Steel Penn has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Steel Penn!
During a confident post fight interview, Mr Steel Penn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yuba Boulwiha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conway Pulford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pulford has chosen Im The Nemesis! as his entrance music. Conway Pulford has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yuba Boulwiha!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Conway Pulford!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boulwiha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Pulford defends well and Boulwiha ends up having to push Pulford into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pulford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boulwiha with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pulford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pulford misses the shot to the body.
Boulwiha drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pulford sprawls and moves away.
Pulford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boulwiha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boulwiha looks for a takedown but Pulford sprawls well.
Pulford is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulford.
Boulwiha shoots in and drives through. Pulford sprawls well.
Boulwiha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pulford. Pulford obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pulford but Pulford pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Boulwiha looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A solid body kick from Pulford.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pulford counters with a stiff right hand.
Boulwiha with a poor takedown
and Pulford counters with a good low kick that Boulwiha was not able to check.
Boulwiha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pulford lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Conway Pulford is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pulford's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boulwiha under the eye.
Pulford uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boulwiha throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulford counters with a thumping low kick.
Boulwiha misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boulwiha is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulwiha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pulford can pounce on him.
Boulwiha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boulwiha looks to score with a jab to the body but Pulford is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pulford circles away.
We've been informed that Pulford has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boulwiha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulford.
Pulford scores with a nice body kick.
Donk. Pulford catches Boulwiha right on the button with a cross.
Pulford is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A good leg kick by Pulford.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boulwiha is defended easily by Pulford.
Pulford follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Pulford throws a nice inside leg kick.
Pulford has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boulwiha shoots for a takedown but Pulford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A head kick from Pulford lands but Boulwiha takes it in his stride.
Boulwiha has been working on his balance at The Dojo, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Pulford.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha tries for a takedown but Pulford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice body kick from Pulford.
Boulwiha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pulford.
Boulwiha closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pulford circles away.
Boulwiha fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pulford moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That kick from Pulford tenderised Boulwiha's leg. Boulwiha is trying to keep his angry face on.
That kick from Pulford tenderised Boulwiha's leg. Boulwiha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Pulford throws a leg kick which misses Boulwiha's front leg but catches the back leg as Boulwiha tries to avoid it.
Pulford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Pulford bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Good exchange - Pulford coming out on top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boulwiha misses with a takedown
and Pulford counters with a good low kick that Boulwiha was not able to check.
Yuba Boulwiha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pulford connects with a solid leg kick.
Pulford with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulford.
Pulford stuffs the takedown.
Pulford connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Boulwiha's hands.
Boulwiha has his takedown stuffed
and Pulford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pulford lands a body shot.
Pulford throws a leg kick which misses Boulwiha's front leg but catches the back leg as Boulwiha tries to avoid it.
Boulwiha misses with a takedown attempt
and Pulford counters with a leg kick.
Pulford connects with an inside leg kick.
Pulford lands a really nice looking cross but Boulwiha seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conway Pulford dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boulwiha or perhaps it was just good defense by Pulford, which made it look bad.
Boulwiha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boulwiha doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Pulford counters with a good low kick that Boulwiha was not able to check.
Nice sprawl there from Pulford as Boulwiha shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boulwiha looking to score a takedown here. Pulford is defending well but Boulwiha drives through and ends up in Pulford's guard.
Pulford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Boulwiha manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pulford wants to pass the guard but Boulwiha is keeping the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boulwiha working for submissions but it's allowed Pulford to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pulford jumps into side control!
Pulford remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Boulwiha struggling a bit here.
Boulwiha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pulford frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boulwiha is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boulwiha tries to hold on but Pulford pushes him away.
Pulford controlling the pace for now.
Boulwiha tries to reverse the position but Pulford maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pulford controlling his opponent.
Pulford trying to control but Boulwiha is having none of it.
Boulwiha tries to control Pulford's body but Pulford pushes him off. Boulwiha squirms to his side and now Pulford has his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pulford controls the position.
Boulwiha tries to escape the position.
Conway Pulford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boulwiha is working hard here to advance position.
Boulwiha is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Pulford.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conway Pulford showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pulford pushes Boulwiha away with a front kick.
Boulwiha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pulford sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pulford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boulwiha shoots in but no luck this time.
Pulford only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Pulford. Those never looked like landing.
Boulwiha feinted with a counter takedown.
Pulford scores with the left hand. Boulwiha knows he should have avoided that one.
Boulwiha tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pulford sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boulwiha somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yuba Boulwiha. 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.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pulford sprawls well. Pulford wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boulwiha gets slowly back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pulford lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boulwiha shoots for a takedown but Pulford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boulwiha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boulwiha checks a low kick from Pulford.
Boulwiha 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.
Boulwiha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boulwiha shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pulford counters with an inside leg kick.
Boulwiha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulford.
Boulwiha shoots for a takedown but Pulford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pulford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pulford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulford ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pulford has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Pulford.
Good standup being displayed there by Pulford as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pulford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boulwiha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Pulford cracks Boulwiha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pulford fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boulwiha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pulford. That's going to slow Boulwiha down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pulford.
Pulford throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab lands there for Pulford.
Pulford tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boulwiha was well out of range. Poor timing from Pulford.
Pulford thumps Boulwiha with a low kick.
Boulwiha has his takedown stuffed
and Pulford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boulwiha shoots for a takedown but Pulford saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pulford.
Boulwiha will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Boulwiha shoots and misses
enabling Pulford to counter with a crisp jab.
Pulford scores with a spinning back kick!
Pulford turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulford.
Pulford scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Pulford.
Boulwiha shoots in for a takedown but Pulford shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Boulwiha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pulford lands a body shot.
Boulwiha 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boulwiha shoots for a double leg takedown but Pulford sprawls well. He's pushed Boulwiha's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Boulwiha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Pulford throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Pulford lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulford lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pulford fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Boulwiha.
Oooooh!!! Pulford has knocked Boulwiha down with a huge combo! Pulford steps away and waves a wobbly Boulwiha back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Boulwiha is rocked!
Pulford connects with a body shot that sends Boulwiha's belly button to the back.
Oh Boulwiha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pulford pushes Boulwiha away with a front kick.
Pulford connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Boulwiha out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conway Pulford! Conway Pulford retains his heavyweight title!
Conway Pulford tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Yuba Boulwiha spoke after the fight, saying 'I smell TRT here...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bon Aqua (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aidan Sumerod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bon Aqua could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Aidan Sumerod's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Aqua!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aidan Sumerod!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sumerod shoots for a takedown but Aqua saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aqua scores with a jab. Sumerod acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Aqua bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sumerod with a poor takedown
and Aqua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sumerod's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aqua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sumerod scrambles back to his feet.
Aidan Sumerod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aqua digs a good body shot into Sumerod's ribs.
Sumerod wants to clinch.
Sumerod closes the distance but Aqua moves to the side
and Aqua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Sumerod! Aqua lets Sumerod back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Sumerod is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sumerod tries to close the distance and clinch but Aqua swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sumerod tries to clinch but Aqua moves out of range.
Aqua is looking to counter punch.
Aqua keeps the fight on the outside.
Sumerod doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sumerod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumerod tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Aqua counters with a stiff right hand.
Sumerod is still on wobbly legs! Can Aqua finish him?
It looks like Aqua has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Aqua drops Sumerod with a big left hand! Sumerod is injured, injured bad! Aqua jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bon Aqua!
A very excited looking Bon Aqua rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Leo Galante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rob Callard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Leo Galante has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Leo Galante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rob Callard!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galante lands a nice leg kick that just misses Callard's sensitive parts.
Galante thows a body kick. Callard tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Galante 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.
Callard throws a nice inside leg kick.
Leo Galante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circle momentarily. Galante darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Galante keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Galante looks to score with a jab to the body but Callard is just out of range.
Callard scores with a shot to the body.
Callard slips a straight right by Galante.
Galante misses with a body shot.
Callard blocks a leg kick.
Galante tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Callard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Callard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Callard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Galante takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Galante is predictable there
and Callard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Callard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Callard looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Galante might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Galante has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Callard is working away from the top position though.
Galante keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Callard slips a nice elbow through Galante's hands, connecting with Galante's forehead.
Galante is staying active underneath Callard, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Galante wants to control but Callard passes into side.
Callard wants to control but Galante is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galante tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Callard wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Galante is trying to control Callard's posture but Callard avoids it.
Galante isn't going anywhere.
Callard working away.
Callard misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Galante tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Callard trying to control the action but Galante is working from the bottom.
Galante tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Callard landing shots from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galante wants to control but Callard is having none of it.
Callard is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Callard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Callard cracks Galante with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Galante is rocked!
Callard postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Galante badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Callard around the waist but Callard pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Callard is the winner by TKO! Callard jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Callard!
Rob Callard thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Leo Galante had this to say: 'Back to the drawing board.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Aires (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Big K.R.I.T. - Country Sh*t Remix. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruno Aires!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace loads up on a big right hand but Aires slips the punch.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aires appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aires looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wallace thows a leg kick but Aires checks it
and Aires counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Aires tries a head kick but it misses.
Wallace misses with a hook. Aires ducked under it nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wallace.
Aires takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Aires on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Aires is just out of range.
Aires half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wallace's coach down at Cartel Muerte was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wallace's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Aires misses with a head kick.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aires misses with a head kick.
Aires throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wallace looks to land a right hand but Aires moved out of range.
Wallace waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Aires.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Wallace keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Aires.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires stuns Wallace with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aires moves into range and connects with a jab.
Aires misses with an uppercut. Wallace saw that one coming.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace throws a head kick that half lands.
Wallace throws out a loose jab but Aires uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallace throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aires stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kevin Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aires thuds his shin into the meat of Wallace's side.
Aires looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wallace!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wallace is not content to let Aires control the position.
Wallace is trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aires working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Aires working the head and body with strikes.
Wallace wants to get back to his feet but Aires drags him back down.
Aires tries to score with some ground and pound. Wallace controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Aires 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.
Aires throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Aires wants to control for a moment but Wallace uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Aires sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Aires not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Aires wants to control but Wallace is keeping him busy.
Aires passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Wallace!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aires lands a heavy elbow.
Aires 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.
Aires with shots to the head and body - Wallace looks very uncomfortable down there.
Aires looking to finish with strikes here!
Aires thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound.
Aires lands a nice shot to the head.
Wallace is desperately trying to improve his position but Aires has a good base and remains in mount.
Wallace avoids a series of strikes thrown by Aires.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
BOOM! Aires connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Aires landing punches.
Aires with a couple of short strikes.
Wallace is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno Aires dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Aires drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Aires lands a couple of elbows.
Wallace trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace keeping moving, preventing Aires from controlling successfully.
Wallace is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A nice leg kick lands there from Aires.
Aires uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wallace.
Wallace misses with a body punch
and Aires counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wallace throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Aires staying out of range there.
Aires shoots for a takedown but Wallace saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wallace lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Aires is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
Wallace gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aires blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Wallace.
Aires tries to throw a body punch but Wallace avoids it by throwing Aires back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
A head punch on the inside from Aires fails to land.
Aires goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wallace is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike.
Aires lands a body punch.
Aires is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wallace is keeping busy.
Aires blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head punch on the inside from Aires fails to land.
Wallace lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
I was talking to Aires's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aires's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wallace pushes off an throws an elbow but Aires leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallace throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wallace misses with the head strike.
Aires has a couple of punches blocked by Wallace.
Wallace lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aires throws a head punch that misses.
Wallace can't find room to land a body shot as Aires controls the action.
Aires escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wallace throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aires looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wallace misses with a low kick as Aires jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aires moves away.
Wallace moves into the clinch.
Wallace misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aires.
Aires blocks an elbow strike from Wallace.
Aires misses with a punch on the inside.
Aires misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aires lands a body shot.
A short right from Aires.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Aires lands a nice shot to the body.
Wallace misses with some punches.
Aires scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallace working aggressively here.
Aires struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Aires looking to slow down the pace here.
A short uppercut from Aires.
A nice left hand lands by Aires.
Wallace lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aires lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands with a short shot to the head.
Aires blocks an elbow strike.
Wallace tries for a takedown. No joy.
Aires lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Aires scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aires scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aires avoids the elbow strike from Wallace, against the cage.
Aires lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace gets through Aires's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aires lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Aires scores with a shot to the side of Wallace's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallace.
Aires scores with a shot to the side of Wallace's head.
Aires pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aires slips under a jab from Wallace.
Aires fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wallace jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aires thinks about countering with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bruno Aires will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Aires lands a right hook to the body.
Aires slips a jab from Wallace.
As Wallace looks to move away, Aires throws a big counter combo bu Wallace just gets out of the way.
Aires slips a jab from Wallace.
Aires tries to land a front kick but Wallace steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wallace thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aires throws a head kick that half lands.
Wallace misses with a straight left.
Aires throws a low kick but Wallace moves out of range easily.
Wallace stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wallace throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.
Wallace has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Aires.
Aires delivers a nice body kick.
Aires fakes the leg kick and cracks Wallace in the body.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aires manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Aires dives in and scores a takedown into Wallace's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aires landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aires trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aires throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aires postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wallace trying to keep a closed guard but Aires is proving a slippery customer.
Aires wants to control from the top but Wallace keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aires uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wallace.
Wallace is looking to slow Aires down with leg kicks.
Aires scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallace lands a right hook to the body.
Aires keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Aires throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch up but Aires swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Aires misses with a hook.
Aires bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Aires lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Aires throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Aires scores with a kick to the body.
Aires chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Aires fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wallace manages to avoid it.
Wallace throws a head kick but Aires moves out of range.
Wallace looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
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!
Aires tries a low kick but Wallace avoids it.
Wallace misses with a looping left.
Wallace tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aires was well out of range. Poor timing from Wallace.
Aires keeps Wallace at a distance using the push kick.
Aires fakes the leg kick and cracks Wallace in the body.
Wallace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to close the distance and clinch but Aires swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aires throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wallace avoids it.
Aires turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Aires misses.
Good shot there by Aires.
Wallace on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wallace misses with a low kick.
Wallace throws a jab when Aires was well out of range.
Aires avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kevin Wallace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wallace throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Aires sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wallace takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Aires pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aires looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Wallace scoring well with a low kick there.
Aires steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Aires walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Aires scores with a jab to the head.
Aires throws the left hand but Wallace avoids the punch easily.
Bruno Aires is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wallace connects with a right hand. Aires shakes it off.
Wallace throws a leg kick that misses.
Aires misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wallace looks to score with a jab to the body but Aires is just out of range.
Aires lands a leg kick that knocks Wallace off balance momentarily.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aires.
Aires throws a quick counter kick to the body but Wallace avoids it.
Nice shot by Aires.
Good work by Aires as he checks the leg kick.
Wallace has managed to clinch.
Wallace stalling in the clinch but Aires improves position.
Kevin Wallace seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Aires tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
A short right from Wallace on the inside.
Wallace has a couple of punches blocked by Aires.
Aires can't find room to land a body shot as Wallace controls the action.
A short right from Aires.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruno Aires showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aires, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruno Aires!
Bruno Aires decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Palowakski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reijo Rento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fred Palowakski !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reijo Rento!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palowakski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rento connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Palowakski covering up! Rento comes in with a big uppercut and Palowakski goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Reijo Rento!
Reijo Rento is the new super heavyweight champion!
Reijo Rento decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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