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Reach 7 - Surfside Suplex PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryfus Kelly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickael Riviere (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kelly comes to the cage accompanied by Spaceboy. 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryfus Kelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickael Riviere!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly misses with a series of wild punches.
Riviere slips a jab from Kelly.
Riviere steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelly.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Riviere tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kelly swivels and escapes.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riviere ducks under a wild hook from Kelly.
Kelly takes a swing at Riviere's ribcage but misses.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kelly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Riviere slips a jab from Kelly.
Ryfus Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Riviere is just out of range.
Kelly takes a swing at Riviere's ribcage but misses.
Kelly throws a body punch but Riviere moves out of range.
Kelly misses with a two punch combination.
Riviere throws a hook but Kelly avoids it easily.
Kelly misses with a few strikes there.
Riviere staying out of range there.
Kelly thumps Riviere with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kelly fails to land with a series of punches.
Riviere closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kelly tries to buck Riviere off but Riviere is having none of it.
Riviere is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kelly has escaped the position, nice work there.
Riviere has knee on belly momentarily but Kelly bucks him off and regains half guard.
Riviere is keen to just control but Kelly is a slippery customer.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Riviere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Riviere sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kelly defending well though.
Riviere is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Riviere is taking a breather. Kelly says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kelly is staying active underneath Riviere, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kelly is looking for a sweep. Riviere is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kelly swinging wildly here.
Kelly misses with a wild body shot.
Kelly smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kelly takes a swing at Riviere's ribcage but misses.
Kelly fails to land with a series of punches.
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.
Kelly lunges at Riviere with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riviere's hand.
Kelly lands with a straight right. Riviere didn't see that one coming.
Kelly goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kelly misses with the combination.
Riviere throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kelly. Riviere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly is looking to land body kicks.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riviere.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Riviere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryfus Kelly dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Riviere takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.
Some wild striking there from Kelly.
Kelly misses the shot to the body.
Kelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riviere manages to avoid it.
Riviere uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kelly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Riviere dodges the punch combination from Kelly.
Kelly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly thows a body shot but no joy.
Kelly digs a good hook to Riviere's body.
Riviere shoots in for a takedown but Kelly shows good takedown defense.
Kelly lands a slapping body shot.
Kelly scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Mickael Riviere has been cut.
Kelly drops Riviere with a big left hand! Riviere is injured, injured bad! Kelly jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryfus Kelly!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bader Greco (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miguel Lopez will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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145 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bader Greco!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Miguel Lopez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greco shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lopez's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lopez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greco defends it easily.
Greco works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lopez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Greco is working away from the top position though.
Greco is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Greco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Greco with the ground and pound from mount.
Greco landing punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Greco landing shots from mount.
Lopez is rocked!
Lopez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lopez is still in real trouble! Can Greco finish him?
Greco postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Lopez badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Greco around the waist but Greco pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Greco is the winner by TKO! Greco jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bader Greco!
Bader Greco retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Jenkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Myke Bonner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jenkins comes to the cage accompanied by 3 little pigs. Bonner comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Robert Tepper - Theres No Easy Way Out kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Myke Bonner acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Myke Bonner!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bonner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenkins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bonner explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenkins is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bonner forces Jenkins back against the cage and clinches.
Bonner breaks from the clinch.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bonner counters with an outside leg kick.
Bonner thuds a left hand into Jenkins's body.
Jenkins chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bonner can pounce on him.
The fighters circle, before Bonner throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Jenkins's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bonner lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Myke Bonner!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Le Blanc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CJ Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Le Blanc comes to the cage accompanied by I Know It's Over - By The Smiths. Kyle Le Blanc is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Le Blanc!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, CJ Hammer!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Blanc displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hammer.
Hammer looks for a takedown but Le Blanc sprawls well.
Hammer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hammer shoots for a double leg takedown but Le Blanc sprawls well. He's pushed Hammer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kyle Le Blanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Hammer.
Le Blanc lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Le Blanc connects with a crisp jab.
Le Blanc defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hammer.
CJ Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Hammer.
Le Blanc connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hammer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Le Blanc counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Le Blanc circles away easily
and Le Blanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Le Blanc manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Hammer is pressing down on Le Blanc's thigh, looking to free his foot. Le Blanc is holding on for now.
Hammer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hammer looks gassed!
Le Blanc tries to roll over but Hammer keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Le Blanc is looking to control Hammer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le Blanc avoid being mounted?
Le Blanc is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hammer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hammer's back!
Hammer staying busy and making it hard for Le Blanc to control.
Hammer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hammer looking for a sweep. Not yet Hammer, not yet.
Le Blanc decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hammer, up you get!
Le Blanc moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammer wants to clinch but Le Blanc slips to the side
letting Le Blanc counter with a right hand.
Le Blanc catches Hammer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Le Blanc bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Le Blanc fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer clinches but Le Blanc breaks the clinch
and Le Blanc counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammer clinches but Le Blanc breaks the clinch
letting Le Blanc counter with a right hand.
Hammer tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Le Blanc counter with a right hand.
Hammer closes the distance but Le Blanc moves to the side
and Le Blanc cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Le Blanc circles away easily
letting Le Blanc counter with a right hand.
Hammer with a poor takedown
and Le Blanc connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Le Blanc dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hammer misses with a takedown attempt
and Le Blanc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Le Blanc circles away easily
and Le Blanc counters with a three punch combo that has Hammer backing up. Hammer nods at Le Blanc to acknowledge the strikes.
Le Blanc is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hammer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Le Blanc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Blanc jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Le Blanc throws a lazy right hand but Hammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hammer tries for a takedown but Le Blanc circles away easily
and Le Blanc counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kyle Le Blanc has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of CJ Hammer.
Good standup being displayed there by Le Blanc as he connects with a hook.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Le Blanc waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hammer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer wants to clinch but Le Blanc slips to the side
and Le Blanc counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
Hammer misses with a takedown
and Le Blanc counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, jab by Le Blanc - just one landing.
Hammer is rocked!
Hammer tries for a takedown but Le Blanc circles away easily
and Le Blanc counters with a big left hand that crumples Hammer! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kyle Le Blanc!
Kyle Le Blanc retains his bantamweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Jacobs has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jon Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Jacobs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jacobs closes this distance looking for a takedown but Savage circles away.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jacobs counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Savage!
Savage sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Savage is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jacobs's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jacobs's back!
Jacobs defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
Jacobs wants to get back to his feet.
Savage looking to break Jacobs's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jacobs remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Savage will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Jacobs looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jacobs is trying to defend against the choke here but Savage has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Savage Tightens the hold and Jacobs taps out furiously! Savage displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:01 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ezekiel Savage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Karellin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Zerka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zerka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. mc circulaire kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Nicolas Zerka told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
6 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alexander Karellin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nicolas Zerka!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zerka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Karellin swivels and escapes.
Karellin works Zerka's body with a nice hook.
Karellin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Karellin lands a nice shot that snaps Zerka's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karellin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zerka's head.
Zerka takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zerka looks gassed!
Karellin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zerka closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Karellin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Karellin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Karellin.
Karellin dips a shoulder and cracks Zerka with a mighty uppercut! Zerka falls back against the cage and Karellin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zerka is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Karellin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Karellin!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robert Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demian Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by Eminerm - Lose Yourself. Demian Villa acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robert Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Demian Villa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Robert Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins doesn't manage to clinch there - Villa circles away.
Villa keeps the fight on the outside.
Collins throws a series of punches but Villa avoids them all with ease.
Villa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Collins's waist but Collins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Villa off to one side.
Collins looks to land a combination but Villa avoids it well.
Collins lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Villa circles away quickly and effectively.
Collins throws a right hand that Villa ducks under and follows up with a left that Villa also avoids with ease.
Villa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Villa stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
Villa is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Collins pushes Villa off looking to stand but Villa dives back in and keeps control.
Villa wants to free his trapped foot but Collins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Villa stops Collins from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa is trying to control the action in half guard but Collins is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Collins knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Villa on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Villa looks for a takedown but Collins sprawls well.
Robert Collins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demian Villa.
Villa shoots in but Collins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Collins lands with a straight right. Villa didn't see that one coming.
Collins stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Collins wants it to stay on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Villa.
Collins throws a series of punches but Villa avoids them all with ease.
Collins scores with a body shot.
A shot to de liver by Collins. Beautiful body shot.
Villa looks gassed!
The fighters circle momentarily. Collins darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Collins misses with a two punch combination.
Collins scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collins lands a left and a right that send Villa crashing to the mat, dazed. Collins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Villa is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins connects with a single shot there.
Villa is still on wobbly legs! Can Collins finish him?
Collins connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Villa tumbling to the canvas! Collins pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Villa was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Robert Collins!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luscious Canonfodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Florian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Florian comes into a darkened arena with his song building. That's what it is kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Kenny Florian is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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164 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luscious Canonfodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenny Florian!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canonfodder throws a shot to the body.
Florian moves in looking to clinch but Canonfodder pushes him off.
Florian doesn't manage to clinch there - Canonfodder circles away.
Canonfodder swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Canonfodder tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Florian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Florian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Canonfodder.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Florian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Canonfodder.
Canonfodder misses with a kick to the body.
Canonfodder fails in his attempt to clinch.
Florian closes the distance but Canonfodder moves to the side
and Canonfodder counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Canonfodder throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Canonfodder swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Canonfodder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Florian moves away.
Canonfodder tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Florian checks a leg kick.
Florian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Canonfodder counters by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian wants a takedown.
Florian misses with an elbow strike.
Florian throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Canonfodder blocks it with crossed arms.
Canonfodder tries to circle away but Florian has him pinned against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Florian just misses with a elbow thrown towards Canonfodder's brow.
Florian is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Canonfodder avoids a wild elbow strike from Florian.
Florian throws an elbow but it misses.
Canonfodder takes an elbow to the forehead.
Florian misses with an elbow strike.
Florian tries for a takedown but Canonfodder manages to get underhooks.
Luscious Canonfodder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Florian.
Canonfodder blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Florian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canonfodder's defenses.
It looks like Luscious Canonfodder has been cut.
Florian misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Florian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Canonfodder's defenses.
Florian creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Florian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Canonfodder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Canonfodder pulls guard.
Florian stopping the sweep attempt from Canonfodder.
Canonfodder keeping moving, preventing Florian from controlling successfully.
Florian drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Canonfodder manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Florian has Canonfodder in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Canonfodder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Florian is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenny Florian dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luscious Canonfodder's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Florian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Canonfodder throws a hook but Florian avoids it easily.
Florian darts in trying to clinch
and Canonfodder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canonfodder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Canonfodder misses with a hook.
Canonfodder looks to score with a jab to the body but Florian is just out of range.
Florian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Canonfodder is staying active underneath Florian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Florian not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Florian trying to mount his opponent but Canonfodder defends it.
Canonfodder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Canonfodder makes his way to full guard, as Florian worked for a kimura.
Florian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canonfodder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Florian, into his guard.
Canonfodder wants to stand and escape but instead Florian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian throwing strikes from guard but Canonfodder blocks nicely.
Canonfodder looking to hit a scissor sweep but Florian is one step ahead there.
Canonfodder is working hard here to advance position.
Florian controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Florian postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canonfodder is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Florian, into his guard.
That's four 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.
Canonfodder stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Florian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Canonfodder controls from within his opponent's guard.
Canonfodder would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
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 Luscious Canonfodder will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luscious Canonfodder's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Florian shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Canonfodder napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Florian goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Canonfodder rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Florian's guard! Nice work there by Canonfodder!
Canonfodder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Florian is keeping the position for now.
Canonfodder has gone for a leg lock! Florian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Canonfodder's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Canonfodder looking to control.
Florian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canonfodder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canonfodder has escaped and now he's on top!
Canonfodder wants to stand but Florian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Canonfodder looking to sit in guard and control but Florian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Canonfodder trying to keep a closed guard but Florian is proving a slippery customer.
Canonfodder looking for a guillotine here but Florian defends easily.
Florian trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Canonfodder keeping moving, preventing Florian from controlling successfully.
Florian is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Florian has gone for a leg lock! Canonfodder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.
Canonfodder looking to sit in guard and control but Florian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Florian has gone for a leg lock! Canonfodder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.
Canonfodder trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Florian manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Florian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canonfodder is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canonfodder has escaped and now he's on top!
Canonfodder looking to sit in guard and control but Florian gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Florian has gone for a leg lock! Canonfodder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Florian's guard.
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 Luscious Canonfodder.
I think Canonfodder has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luscious Canonfodder!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tadashi Yamashita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Penn is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go To Church. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadashi Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Penn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn slips a jab from Yamashita.
Penn stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Penn wants it to stay on the feet.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamashita.
A decent looking cross lands there for Penn.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamashita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Yamashita shoots in and drives through. Penn sprawls well.
Yamashita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yamashita misses with a body shot.
Yamashita keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Penn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Penn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Yamashita circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice shot lands for Yamashita.
Yamashita throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn throws an overhand right that lands on Yamashita's shoulder, as Yamashita tries to avoid the shot.
Yamashita misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tadashi Yamashita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamashita looks to score with a jab to the body but Penn is just out of range.
Penn throws a leg kick but Yamashita checks it.
Penn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yamashita.
A jab from Yamashita finds it's way through Penn's defenses.
Yamashita swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a one-two to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita throws the left hand but Penn avoids the punch easily.
Yamashita throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Penn takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A big right from Yamashita misses.
Yamashita takes a swing at Penn's ribcage but misses.
Yamashita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Penn.
Penn has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Penn there as he acknowledges the shot.
Yamashita fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Yamashita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Yamashita misses.
Nice defenses there by Yamashita.
Penn misses with a few strikes there.
Yamashita lands a nice hook to Penn's body. Penn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamashita thows a body shot but no joy.
Yamashita scores with a takedown into Penn's guard.
Penn working a defensive guard here.
Yamashita trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Yamashita might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Yamashita accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Yamashita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Yamashita stands up and waves to Penn to follow him.
Yamashita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Yamashita misses with a body shot.
Penn misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the body from Yamashita misses
and Penn makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Penn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A shot to the body from Yamashita misses
and Penn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Penn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yamashita.
Penn moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yamashita misses with a wild body shot.
Yamashita throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Penn's waist but Penn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Yamashita off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn avoids the body shot from Yamashita.
Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yamashita with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Penn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yamashita sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yamashita slips a jab and a cross from Penn.
Yamashita takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Penn cracks Yamashita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Yamashita scores with a jab.
Yamashita scores with a jab.
Penn tries to bum rush Yamashita with a series of wild strikes but Yamashita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Penn misses with the combination.
Yamashita ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Yamashita scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Penn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Yamashita trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Yamashita lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamashita landing strikes.
Yamashita tries to score with some ground and pound. Penn controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Yamashita throws a strike aimed at the side of Penn's head but Penn avoids it well.
Yamashita is working Penn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Penn trying to remain calm as Yamashita controls from the top position.
Yamashita trying to control the action but Penn is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to control but Yamashita postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yamashita just content to control the position.
Penn holds on to Yamashita's head and controls the position momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Yamashita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yamashita darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Penn regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Yamashita.
Yamashita trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Yamashita throws and elbow that misses. Penn uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Yamashita's guard. Nice move by Penn!
Penn stops Yamashita from standing up.
Penn drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Yamashita dives on top into guard.
Yamashita stopping the sweep attempt from Penn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamashita postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yamashita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yamashita won't allow Penn to sweep him here.
Yamashita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Penn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Yamashita from controlling successfully.
Penn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yamashita trying to control but Penn is working from the bottom.
Yamashita decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Penn, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn scores with a three punch combo!
Yamashita works the jab nicely.
Penn has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yamashita throws a looping overhand right but Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Yamashita fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn avoids the body shot from Yamashita.
Yamashita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Penn misses with a low kick.
Yamashita looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Donk. Penn catches Yamashita right on the button with a cross.
Yamashita throws a hook but Penn avoids it easily.
Penn scores with a three punch combo!
Yamashita with a jab.
Penn lands a nice shot to the body.
Penn ducks under a wild hook from Yamashita.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn slips a jab from Yamashita.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yamashita misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Penn to counter with a crisp jab.
Yamashita lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Yamashita.
Brian Penn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Penn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Penn cracks Yamashita with a good jab.
Yamashita is rocked!
Yamashita doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Yamashita to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Penn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Brian Penn!
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