 |
TDC Fight Night 12 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Del Piero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuhoansun Naamas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Alessandro Del Piero has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alessandro Del Piero seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
 |
|
 |
| 172 cm
18
130 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
163 cm
18
142 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alessandro Del Piero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tuhoansun Naamas!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Naamas shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Naamas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Piero swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Naamas throws a big right hand that misses.
Naamas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Del Piero escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Naamas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Naamas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naamas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Piero's head.
Naamas is looking to work some ground and pound but Del Piero has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Naamas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Del Piero gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Del Piero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Naamas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Del Piero is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Piero has momentary wrist control but Naamas slips an elbow through the middle.
Naamas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Del Piero tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Naamas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Naamas lands a couple of digs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Naamas misses with a wild body shot.
Del Piero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Del Piero.
Naamas feints and as Del Piero raises his hands in defense, Naamas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Naamas's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Naamas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Naamas passes Del Piero's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Del Piero blocking the ground and pound attempt from Naamas.
Naamas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Del Piero avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Naamas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naamas throws a strike but Del Piero avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Del Piero looking to control.
Del Piero can't keep his opponent in guard - Naamas advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Del Piero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naamas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naamas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Del Piero is looking to control Naamas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Del Piero avoid being mounted?
Del Piero is trying to stand back up but Naamas is controlling him
Naamas missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Del Piero taking some punishment here, with Naamas in his half guard.
Del Piero is trying to control but can't.
Del Piero is breathing heavily.
Naamas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Naamas loads up on a big right hand but Del Piero slips the punch.
Naamas misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Piero shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Naamas counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Naamas landing with the ground and pound.
Naamas working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Del Piero's head.
Naamas postures up and lands a big shot to Del Piero's brow.
Naamas advances to half guard.
Naamas winds up and cracks Del Piero with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Naamas lands with a punch from half guard.
Naamas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Del Piero trying to control here.
Naamas is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Del Piero!
Naamas lands a big shot there that rocks Del Piero but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naamas lands with some strikes.
Naamas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Del Piero looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Naamas connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Naamas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Naamas working the ground and pound effectively.
The referee warns Del Piero that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Naamas with good strikes from the mount here!
Naamas scoring with strikes but Del Piero is staying in there.
Naamas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Naamas with the ground and pound from mount.
Naamas working Del Piero over with strikes here.
Naamas with a couple of short strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuhoansun Naamas dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Naamas takes a swing at Del Piero's ribcage but misses.
Naamas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Del Piero to the mat! Del Piero manages to get full guard.
Naamas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Naamas tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Piero is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Naamas thows a big elbow that misses.
Naamas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Del Piero is pulling down on Naamas's head. It's preventing any offense from Naamas, at least for the moment.
Naamas throwing strikes but missing.
Del Piero utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Naamas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Naamas scores a takedown into full mount!
Naamas landing strikes from the mount and Del Piero is in trouble!
Tuhoansun Naamas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Piero is wriggling around trying to escape.
Naamas is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Del Piero can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Naamas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Naamas is landing with some decent strikes but Del Piero is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Naamas postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Del Piero looks a forlorn figure.
Naamas landing punches.
Naamas lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Naamas.
Naamas working Del Piero over with strikes here.
Naamas working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Naamas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Del Piero taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Naamas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Naamas scoring with strikes but Del Piero is staying in there.
Del Piero is desperately trying to improve his position but Naamas has a good base and remains in mount.
Naamas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Del Piero hang on?
Del Piero wants to control but Naamas is having none of it.
Naamas scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Naamas lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Del Piero keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Naamas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Naamas looking to finish Del Piero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Del Piero!
Naamas dominating with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Naamas cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Naamas landing punches.
Naamas with good strikes from the mount here!
Naamas with good strikes from the mount here!
Naamas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Naamas connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Naamas lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Del Piero hang on?
Naamas with good strikes from the mount here!
Naamas looking to finish Del Piero with some ground and pound. This is bad for Del Piero!
Naamas with good strikes from the mount here!
Naamas has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Del Piero's face.
Del Piero taking shots to the head.
Naamas looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naamas breaks from Del Piero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The referee warns Del Piero that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Naamas putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Del Piero is trying desperately to improve position.
Naamas landing strikes, looking to finish!
Naamas in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Naamas lands a nice shot to the head.
Naamas raining down shots from the mount!
Naamas raining down shots from the mount!
Naamas breaks from Del Piero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tuhoansun Naamas 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Naamas.
Naamas in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Naamas working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Del Piero is trying to get back to his feet.
Naamas in side control lands a decent elbow.
Del Piero can't do much from the bottom here.
Del Piero tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Naamas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Naamas working the ground and pound.
Naamas working the body and head with strikes.
Naamas is working Del Piero over with some ground and pound from side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Naamas landing a few strikes.
Naamas lands an elbow.
Naamas scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Del Piero to see if he's OK.
Naamas cracks Del Piero with a big right hand but Del Piero just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Naamas working the ground and pound from side control.
Del Piero is trying to control Naamas's posture but Naamas avoids it.
Naamas scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Naamas.
Del Piero is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Naamas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Piero moves into full guard.
Naamas throws and elbow that misses. Del Piero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Naamas's guard. Nice move by Del Piero!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Piero won't allow Naamas to sweep him here.
Naamas striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Naamas trying to strike off his back.
Naamas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Naamas manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Naamas is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Naamas breaks from Del Piero's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Naamas landing strikes from the mount and Del Piero is in trouble!
Naamas lands a heavy elbow.
Naamas fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Del Piero takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Del Piero taking shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Naamas.
Naamas landing punches.
Del Piero gets back to half guard.
Del Piero is controlling Naamas's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Naamas is pressing down on Del Piero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Del Piero is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Naamas thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Del Piero is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Naamas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Naamas drops an elbow to the side of Del Piero's head.
Naamas lands with a punch from half guard.
Del Piero is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Naamas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Naamas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Del Piero's head.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Naamas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Del Piero taking some punishment here, with Naamas in his half guard.
Alessandro Del Piero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Naamas wants to free his trapped foot but Del Piero is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tuhoansun Naamas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Naamas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tuhoansun Naamas!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
56% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pete Gonzalez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mo Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
 |
|
 |
| 175 cm
22
300 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
|
192 cm
22
286 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Good chin |
|
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Gonzalez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mo Lewis!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzalez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lewis!
Gonzalez scoring with strikes but Lewis is staying in there.
Gonzalez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Lewis looks gassed!
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!
Gonzalez is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzalez stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lewis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gonzalez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lewis is rocked!
Gonzalez lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Lewis! More strikes land and this one is all over! Gonzalez jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Gonzalez!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Flash Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Dela Rocha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
 |
|
 |
| 170 cm
22
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
|
175 cm
19
155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
Good wrestler
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
|
| |
|
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, Flash Rage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zack Dela Rocha!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dela Rocha was well out of range. Poor timing from Rage.
Rage throws a head kick but Dela Rocha moves out of range.
Rage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rage gets caught flat footed, as Dela Rocha shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dela Rocha is working Rage over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Dela Rocha wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Dela Rocha throwing strikes from guard but Rage blocks nicely.
Dela Rocha not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dela Rocha postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dela Rocha trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.
Dela Rocha looking to sit in guard and control but Rage gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rage working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage looking to pass the guard.
Rage trying to control but Dela Rocha is working from the bottom.
Rage stopping the sweep attempt from Dela Rocha.
Dela Rocha throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Dela Rocha wants to sweep here but Rage controlling him for the moment.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dela Rocha throws and elbow that misses. Rage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dela Rocha's guard. Nice move by Rage!
Dela Rocha working a defensive guard but Rage manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dela Rocha tries to improve position but can't.
Dela Rocha looks to move to half guard but instead Rage has passed into mount! Damn!
Dela Rocha really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rage. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dela Rocha tries to lock up and control but Rage gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dela Rocha working to try and regain half guard.
Dela Rocha tries to improve his position but instead Rage has taken his back!
Rage patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage controlling well, preventing Dela Rocha from escaping the position.
Rage trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Rage has the hooks in. Dela Rocha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dela Rocha trying to control but not successfully.
Dela Rocha controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
Rage tries to keep control of the position but Dela Rocha is staying busy.
Rage controlling well, preventing Dela Rocha from escaping the position.
Dela Rocha trying to control the hands but Rage breaks the grip.
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.
Rage controlling well, preventing Dela Rocha from escaping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Dela Rocha has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dela Rocha wants to escape the position.
Dela Rocha trying to control the hands but Rage won't let him.
Rage has the hooks in. Dela Rocha is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Rage passes his arm under Dela Rocha's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Dela Rocha taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Flash Rage!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 185 cm
18
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
23
179 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Big heart |
|
Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined |
|
| |
|
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 Hilo, Tony Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Ortega!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortega fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rich sprawls well initially but Ortega persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Rich looking for submissions off his back.
Ortega scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rich punching from the bottom.
Rich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ortega tries to pass to full mount but Rich defends it.
Rich trying to hold on to Ortega's head to control him but Ortega postures up.
Rich is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Ortega perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Ortega decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Ortega is going to stand back up.
Rich wants to control but Ortega passes into side.
Ortega working away.
Ortega scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rich to see if he's OK.
Ortega lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rich is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Ortega off and has taken his back!
Rich is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ortega is defending well though. Rich let's go of the attempt for now.
Ortega tries to roll but Rich sticks to his back.
Ortega turns into Rich and is now in his guard.
Rich working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ortega has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ortega slips a nice elbow through Rich's hands, connecting with Rich's forehead.
Rich holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Rich wants to get back to full guard.
Rich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rich is breathing heavily.
Ortega is trying to work for a kimura but Rich is defending well.
Rich wants to get back to full guard.
Rich tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Ortega has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Ortega lands a big shot there that rocks Rich but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega with good strikes from the mount here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich is trying to escape the mount.
Ortega landing strikes from the mount and Rich is in trouble!
Ortega landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ortega content just to control the position here.
Rich is looking to get to half guard.
Ortega working for a submission but Rich is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rich sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Rich is looking for a sweep. Ortega is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ortega seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rich is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ortega's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ortega's back!
Ortega breaks Rich's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rich has a closed guard, preventing Ortega from standing up.
Rich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rich is looking for a triangle but Ortega pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortega dominated that round.
That's time! Rich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ortega throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ortega gets the takedown into side control.
Ortega wants to control for a moment but Rich uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Rich is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Ortega has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ortega moves into full guard.
Rich is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortega looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rich is one step ahead there.
Ortega keeping full guard, as Rich tries to pass.
Rich trying to control the position from guard on top but Ortega is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Rich trying to control but Ortega is working from the bottom.
Ortega wants to stand up but Rich is controlling him.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rich dodges the punch combination from Ortega.
That's two 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.
Rich doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ortega counters with a shoot takedown. Rich fights it but they end up in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ortega trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortega might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rich kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Rich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortega trying to control but Rich is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ortega has picked Rich up and slammed him! Rich can't keep hold of the triangle and Ortega manages to pass to side control!
Ortega lands some shots froms side control.
Ortega scoring with punches from side control.
Ortega wants to control but Rich is keeping him busy.
Ortega lands a few punches from side control.
Rich tries to buck Ortega off but Ortega is having none of it.
Tito Ortega has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ortega is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Rich knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortega working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich manages to get back to half guard.
Rich is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ortega is working away from the top position though.
Ortega wants to get back to his feet.
Ortega wants to free his trapped foot but Rich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Rich tries for a takedown but Ortega circles away easily
and Ortega counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Rich's guard now.
Rich has his foot on Ortega's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ortega works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortega is in close to Rich's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tito Ortega showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ortega shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ortega can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ortega drops back looking for a leg! Rich is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rich manages to kick Ortega off! Ortega jumps back into Rich's guard.
Ortega avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortega is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ortega works over Rich with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rich has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Ortega is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rich.
Rich is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ortega connects with a decent elbow.
Ortega working away.
Ortega scoring with punches and elbows.
Ortega is working Rich over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ortega working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Rich wants to control but Ortega postures up.
Rich takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rich taking a bit of punishment here - Ortega scoring with strikes.
Rich trying to control but Ortega flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ortega scores with strikes from the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is working for a rear naked choke. Rich is not defending it well and Ortega has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Rich refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Rich's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tito Ortega!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Owen Erskine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hanson comes to the cage accompanied by Entrance Theme. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
20
205 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
190 cm
23
216 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Karl Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Owen Erskine!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erskine keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice straight punches there by Erskine. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Erskine.
Erskine bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Karl Hanson has been cut.
Hanson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
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!
Hanson throws a series of punches but Erskine moves out of range.
Hanson looks to land a right hand but Erskine moved out of range.
Erskine tries a head kick but it misses.
Erskine drops Hanson with a left right combo! Erskine follows him down to the ground into side control.
Erskine stands up and beckons Hanson to his feet.
Hanson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Erskine drops Hanson with a straight right hand, right on the button! Erskine follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Owen Erskine!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between the champ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeet Kune Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kune Do's choice of entrance music: Everything in its right place- Radio Head. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
 |
|
 |
| 165 cm
23
155 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
|
189 cm
22
157 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined |
|
| |
|
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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, the champ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeet Kune Do!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kune Do gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kune Do trying to control the position.
Kune Do is looking for a triangle but champ pushes his legs off easily.
Kune Do working a defensive guard but champ passes into half guard.
champ trying to mount his opponent but Kune Do defends it.
Kune Do is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
champ trying to control the action but Kune Do is working from the bottom.
Kune Do is trying to get back to full guard.
champ is working for a submission of some sort.
champ prevents Kune Do from improving his position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Kune Do moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
champ fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kune Do sprawls well initially but champ persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kune Do is trying to stand back up but champ is controlling him
champ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kune Do is just riding it out for now. champ eventually gives up the hold.
Kune Do wants to control but champ is keeping busy.
Kune Do is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
champ wants to work for an arm triangle but Kune Do is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
champ is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kune Do doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time champ.
Kune Do is looking for a sweep. champ is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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.
Kune Do is trying to stand up here but champ is controlling him well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
champ moves out of range of the body kick from Kune Do.
Kune Do catches champ with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kune Do looks to land a combination but champ avoids it well.
Kune Do throws a quick head kick that skims the top of champ's head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
champ decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
champ is breathing heavily.
Kune Do looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kune Do wants to get back to his feet.
Kune Do is trying to control but can't.
champ passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kune Do tries to lock up and control but champ gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
champ wants to finish this one by submission but Kune Do is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from champ.
champ throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
champ has control of Kune Do's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Kune Do regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Kune Do regains half guard.
Kune Do trying to control here.
champ is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kune Do is just riding it out for now. champ eventually gives up the hold.
Kune Do tries to roll over but champ keeps him under control.
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.
Kune Do looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
champ trying to control from half guard but Kune Do is working away.
champ 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.
champ is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kune Do lands a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeet Kune Do will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
champ changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kune Do looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
champ tries for a kimura but Kune Do is defending well.
champ tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kune Do is looking to reverse the position.
champ is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Kune Do is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kune Do wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kune Do is looking for a sweep.
Kune Do manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kune Do wants to lay and pray for a moment but champ keeps working.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kune Do lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kune Do lands with a nice combination. champ backs away looking to recover.
champ scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kune Do manages to get back to half guard.
Kune Do wants to get back to full guard.
Kune Do wants to control but champ is keeping busy.
champ stops Kune Do from getting back to his feet.
Kune Do wants to control but champ passes into side.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
champ lands some shots froms side control.
Kune Do trying his best to control but champ has mounted him.
champ manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kune Do to take his back!
Kune Do has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
champ is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
A lull in the action here.
Kune Do turns into champ and is now in his guard.
champ wants to sweep here but Kune Do controlling him for the moment.
champ keeping moving, preventing Kune Do from controlling successfully.
champ has his foot on Kune Do's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kune Do works his way back into a safe position though.
Kune Do avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
the champ overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kune Do wants to stand but champ is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
champ escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kune Do gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
champ might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kune Do stopping the sweep attempt from champ.
Kune Do trying to control the position from guard on top but champ is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Kune Do scores with a decent looking hook.
Kune Do scores with a shot to the body.
Kune Do pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kune Do throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kune Do works over champ's head and body with a nice combination.
Kune Do throws a shot to the body.
Jeet Kune Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four 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.
champ scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kune Do struggling a bit here.
champ staying calm.
champ wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kune Do, who protects the arm well.
Kune Do is looking to regain half guard here but champ keeps moving and retains side control.
champ tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no champ has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kune Do is looking to reverse the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
the champ dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Kune Do scores with a jab to the head.
champ gets a takedown into half guard.
Kune Do keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kune Do wants to get back to his feet.
champ throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
champ in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kune Do tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from champ!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). the champ!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between fedor bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gumbo Rice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
19
235 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
23
260 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Very confident |
|
| |
|
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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, fedor bain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gumbo Rice!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
bain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rice slips a jab and a cross from bain.
bain connects with a jab.
bain looks to land a combination but Rice avoids it well.
Rice moves out of range of the strikes.
Rice throws a leg kick which misses bain's front leg but catches the back leg as bain tries to avoid it.
bain is breathing heavily.
Rice ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rice drives through and clinches with bain against the cage.
Rice breaks from the clinch.
Rice closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks bain out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gumbo Rice!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
100% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Price (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franz Ferdinand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Price kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nas - Shoot em up. Sean Price has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
 |
|
 |
| 187 cm
19
282 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
|
195 cm
23
250 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Very strong |
|
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
|
| |
|
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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sean Price!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Franz Ferdinand!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferdinand changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Price tries to avoid it but Ferdinand manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Price to the ground. Price escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Price darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Price not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ferdinand really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Price. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Price is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ferdinand defends it well.
Ferdinand tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Ferdinand throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Price is trying for a kimura here. Ferdinand looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Price wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sean Price!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
74% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
