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IoM 10: Concorde PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thor Axxe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jorge Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thor Axxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jorge Lopez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Axxe lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Jorge Lopez has been cut.
Axxe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lopez takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lopez is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axxe lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lopez - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Axxe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Axxe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Victor Vito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and North Dakota Elite (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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171 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Big right hand |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Vito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, North Dakota Elite!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vito defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Elite.
Elite shoots in looking for a takedown but Vito manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Elite's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Elite fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vito avoids it really well and circles away.
Victor Vito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of North Dakota Elite.
Elite scores with a jab to the body.
Elite fails with a takedown attempt.
Vito tries to sprawl but Elite drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Vito looking for submissions off his back.
Vito gets back to full guard.
Elite really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vito. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Elite preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elite looking to sit in guard and control but Vito gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vito is looking to work some ground and pound but Elite has wrist control.
Vito slips nicely into half guard.
Elite wants to get back to his feet.
Vito thows a huge punch but Elite dodges it nicely.
Elite wants to get back to full guard.
Vito is looking to advance position but Elite won't allow it.
Elite is looking to escape.
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.
Elite won't allow Vito to pass to mount.
Elite is trying to stand up here but Vito is controlling him well.
Vito seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vito has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Elite defend it? Vito steps over the head and cranks it - Elite is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Vito!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Victor Vito!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathin Q (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reem Overeem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nathin Q has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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205 lbs
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215 lbs
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nathin Q!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reem Overeem!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Q closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Overeem did well to prevent Q getting side control.
Well, if Q is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Q wants to free his trapped foot but Overeem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Q 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.
Q maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Overeem could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Q has cracked it and Overeem is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Q!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nathin Q!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Novotny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Power (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Novotny could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Max Power's chin.
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212 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Novotny!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Max Power!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Novotny misses with a takedown
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Power tries to bum rush Novotny with a series of wild strikes but Novotny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donk. Power catches Novotny right on the button with a cross.
Max Power seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Power moves to clinch but Novotny breaks away
and Novotny counters with a series of strikes. Power will be more careful next time no doubt.
Power tries to clinch
and Novotny counters with a single leg into guard. Power didn't expect that.
Novotny trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Power is pulling down on Novotny's head. It's preventing any offense from Novotny, at least for the moment.
Novotny postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Power is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Novotny, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power wants to pass the guard but Novotny is keeping the position.
Power lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Power sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Power really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Novotny. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Power postures up.
Power sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Novotny's guard.
Power looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Power seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novotny tries to get to full guard but Power has control of the leg.
Power controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Novotny looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Novotny trying to control from the bottom.
Power works his way into side control.
Power is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Novotny's shoulder. That is not cool.
Power in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power tries to move to mount but Novotny blocks the move with his legs.
Power landing a few strikes.
Novotny tries to buck Power off but Power is having none of it.
Novotny is breathing heavily.
Power taking a breather here.
Novotny is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Power has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Power controls the position.
Power wants to lay and pray for a moment but Novotny keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Power prevents Novotny from escaping the position.
Power controls the position.
Novotny stops Power from passing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Max Power.
Novotny gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Power to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Novotny keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Power dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Novotny has his takedown stuffed
and Power decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Novotny's guard.
Novotny 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.
Power slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Power pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Novotny is keeping the position for now.
Power sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Novotny 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.
Novotny keeping moving, preventing Power from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Max Power hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Power throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Novotny counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Power's guard now.
Power is controlling Novotny's posture.
Novotny stopping the sweep attempt from Power.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Novotny with a flurry of punches that miss.
Novotny trying to control but Power is working from the bottom.
Novotny throws and elbow that misses. Power uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Novotny's guard. Nice move by Power!
Power working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Power lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Power trying to control the position from guard on top but Novotny is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Novotny manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Power manages to get himself to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Power can do anything to dispel that myth.
Power keeping full guard, as Novotny tries to pass.
Max Power has got the better of the ground game so far.
Power keeping moving, preventing Novotny from controlling successfully.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Novotny wants to pass the guard but Power is keeping the position.
Novotny trying to control the position from guard on top but Power is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Power is pulling down on Novotny's head to control his posture.
Novotny throws a strike but Power rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novotny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power wants to control from the top but Novotny keeps moving.
Power's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Novotny misses with a double jab
and Power counters with a left to the body.
Power closes the distance but Novotny moves to the side
and Novotny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Novotny.
Power bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Novotny's guard.
Power must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Power pushes down on Novotny's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Power controlling the action here.
Power tries to pass to full mount but Novotny defends it.
Novotny is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Max Power will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Power tries to clinch up.
Novotny shoots and misses
and Power holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Power prevents the takedown attempt.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but Novotny blocks with his arms.
Novotny has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Power is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Novotny. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Novotny has Power pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Power manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Power pushes off an throws an elbow but Novotny leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Novotny blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Power softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Power taking a breather.
Novotny is working for takedown but Power is calmly controlling the position for now.
Still in the clinch, Power scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Tony Novotny has been cut.
Power lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Power has hold of one of Novotny's legs. Novotny is fighting the takedown attempt but Power gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Power not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Novotny wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Power stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Novotny swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Power sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Novotny's guard.
Power wants to pass the guard but Novotny is defending well.
Power stalling.
Power works his way into full mount!
Power controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Novotny wants to hold on but Power pushes him away.
Power looking to control and managing it successfully.
Power is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Novotny has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Novotny tries to hold on but Power pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Novotny really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Power pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Novotny is looking to get to half guard.
Power content just to control the position here.
Power's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Novotny tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Power lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Power cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Power controlling the position easily from mount.
Power looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tony Novotny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Power putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Power controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Power comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Power 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 26:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Power!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Watroba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Donghae (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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174 lbs
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grzegorz Watroba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lee Donghae!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donghae misses with the combination.
A punch combination from Donghae misses.
Watroba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donghae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Donghae. Those never looked like landing.
Watroba dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watroba throws a front kick that sends Donghae stumbling back into the cage.
Lee Donghae seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Donghae misses.
Watroba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Donghae keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Watroba displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donghae throws out the jab.
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.
Watroba throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Watroba dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
Donghae misses with a few strikes there.
Watroba shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watroba tries a low kick but Donghae avoids it.
Donghae throws a series of punches but Watroba moves out of range.
Watroba wants to land a leg kick but Donghae is out of range.
Donghae throws a big shot that misses.
Watroba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donghae throws a nice looking combination but Watroba bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donghae 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.
Watroba avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watroba tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Donghae avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donghae checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Donghae misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Grzegorz Watroba will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A right-left combo lands from Donghae.
Donghae misses with the combination.
Donghae swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Donghae. Those never looked like landing.
Watroba misses the body punch
and Donghae counters with a nice uppercut.
Watroba is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Donghae misses.
Lee Donghae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Donghae throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donghae throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Watroba.
Watroba misses with a leg kick.
Watroba is looking to land body kicks.
Donghae misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watroba tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donghae is able to avoid easily.
Watroba dodges the punch combination from Donghae.
Donghae misses with a looping right.
Watroba throws a hook but Donghae blocks it.
No joy there for Donghae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donghae swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Donghae takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watroba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donghae.
Donghae misses with a wild combination.
Donghae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watroba throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donghae throws a right hand that Watroba ducks under and follows up with a left that Watroba also avoids with ease.
Donghae checks a leg kick.
Donghae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Watroba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donghae looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A bone on bone clash there as Donghae blocks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Donghae showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Watroba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Donghae misses with the combination.
Donghae misses with a few strikes there.
Watroba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donghae.
Watroba tries to land a leg kick but Donghae saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donghae avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donghae tries to bum rush Watroba with a series of wild strikes but Watroba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Watroba tries to work over Donghae's front leg with a kick but Donghae checks it.
No joy there for Donghae, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donghae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Watroba circles away quickly and effectively.
Watroba staying out of range there.
Donghae misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Watroba throws out a leg kick but Donghae moves out of range and Watroba only half commits.
Donghae 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 Watroba tumbling to the canvas! Donghae pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Watroba was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lee Donghae!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Richard Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Kent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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184 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Clark Kent!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kent defending well as Wellington loads up on a big left hand.
Kent fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wellington avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice shot lands for Wellington.
Kent tries to clinch there but Wellington circles away.
Kent closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kent lands in his opponent's guard.
Wellington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wellington knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kent on the ground.
Kent works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kent is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wellington defends it well.
Wellington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kent is working away from the top position though.
Wellington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wellington tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kent seems to be working for a kimura but Wellington defends the submission attempt.
Kent wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wellington keeps working.
Kent is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wellington doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kent.
Wellington won't allow Kent to pass to mount.
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.
Wellington keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wellington is trying to get back to full guard.
Kent is pressing down on Wellington's thigh, looking to free his foot. Wellington is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Wellington could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Kent has cracked it and Wellington is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Kent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Clark Kent!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Floyd Mayweather (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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177 lbs
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170 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Floyd Mayweather!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayweather misses with a body shot.
Sullivan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mayweather tries to sprawl but Sullivan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Mayweather looks like he's trying to stand up.
Mayweather trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mayweather wants to get back to full guard.
Mayweather wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Sullivan seems content to control.
Mayweather manages to get to full guard.
Sullivan tries to stand but Mayweather is controlling from the bottom.
Sullivan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mayweather lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Sullivan!
Mayweather wants to finish this one by submission but Sullivan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mayweather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather trying to control but Sullivan is having none of it.
Mayweather looking to finish with strikes here!
Mayweather sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Mayweather looking to control but Sullivan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
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.
Mayweather is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Sullivan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Mayweather looking to control but Sullivan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mayweather punching from mount but Sullivan doing a good job of avoiding damage.
You get the feeling that Sullivan really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Sullivan is desperately trying to improve his position but Mayweather has a good base and remains in mount.
Mayweather fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Mayweather controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sullivan blocking the ground and pound.
Sullivan is squirming around, avoiding Mayweather's attempts to control the action.
Mayweather thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Sullivan wants to hold on but Mayweather pushes him away.
Mayweather jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Sullivan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mayweather decides to stand back up.
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.
Mayweather throws a front kick aimed at Sullivan's knee but Sullivan avoids it well.
Mayweather shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Sullivan pinned against the cage. Sullivan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayweather tries to bum rush Sullivan with a series of wild strikes but Sullivan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mayweather defending well as Sullivan loads up on a big left hand.
Sullivan stuffs the takedown attempt from Mayweather. Mayweather gets slowly back to his feet.
Mayweather scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayweather tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sullivan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mayweather somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sullivan showed some decent athleticism there.
Sullivan controlling the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Sullivan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayweather misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sullivan clinches up against the cage.
Sullivan manages to break the clinch.
Mayweather dives in and grabs Sullivan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes down on Mayweather's head and hops out.
Sullivan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Sullivan looking to sit in guard and control but Mayweather gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mayweather might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mayweather postures up in Sullivan's guard and throws a big left but Sullivan blocks it.
Mayweather loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayweather is looking to work some ground and pound but Sullivan has wrist control.
Mayweather gets to his feet. Sullivan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sullivan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayweather connects with an inside leg kick.
Mayweather pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayweather fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan swings for the body but Mayweather moves out of range.
Sullivan just misses with a punch to the body.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mayweather napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mayweather is looking to regain half guard here but Sullivan keeps moving and retains side control.
Sullivan wants to stand but Mayweather is controlling his arm.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Mayweather is trying to control Sullivan's posture but Sullivan avoids it.
Mayweather keeping his opponent close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather sneaks back into half guard.
Sullivan wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Mayweather uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Mayweather has Sullivan pulled in close to control his posture.
Mayweather looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sullivan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mayweather is keeping the position for now.
Sullivan wants to stand and escape but instead Mayweather has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather is stalling in the full guard.
Mayweather stands and steps away. Sullivan gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Sullivan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mayweather fails with the takedown.
Mayweather fails with the takedown.
Mayweather misses with an uppercut.
Mayweather tries to work over Sullivan's front leg with a kick but Sullivan checks it.
Mayweather shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sullivan defends it nicely.
Mayweather has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan blocks a head kick by Mayweather.
Sullivan moves out of range of the body kick.
Mayweather throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sullivan misses with the combination.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sullivan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mayweather. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mayweather trying to hold on to Sullivan's head to control him but Sullivan postures up.
Mayweather makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mayweather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mayweather is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Sullivan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Sullivan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mayweather throws a right hand that Sullivan ducks under and follows up with a left that Sullivan also avoids with ease.
Mayweather misses with a hook. Sullivan ducked under it nicely.
Mayweather shoots for a double leg takedown but Sullivan sprawls well. He's pushed Mayweather's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayweather throws a wild body kick that Sullivan sees coming a mile off.
Mayweather shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floyd Mayweather. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sullivan works over Mayweather's head and body with a nice combination.
Mayweather misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Mayweather, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sullivan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sullivan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sullivan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sullivan trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mayweather's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sullivan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mayweather is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mayweather looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mark Sullivan was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Sullivan fails to land with a series of punches.
Sullivan throws a body punch but Mayweather moves out of range.
Sullivan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sullivan misses with a two punch combination.
Sullivan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mayweather.
A shot to the liver by Sullivan. Beautiful body shot.
Sullivan scores a takedown into full mount!
Sullivan looking to control but Mayweather is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mayweather is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mayweather slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mayweather is pressing down on Sullivan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mayweather keeping full guard, as Sullivan tries to pass.
Sullivan is fighting to break Mayweather's control of his arms but Mayweather is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayweather bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sullivan's guard.
Sullivan can't keep his opponent in guard - Mayweather advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Mayweather is looking for a kimura here.
Floyd Mayweather has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mayweather missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Sullivan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet.
Mayweather not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mark Sullivan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayweather decides to stand and escape the position.
Mayweather misses with a takedown attempt - Sullivan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A swing and a miss from Mayweather.
Mayweather motions for Sullivan to come forward. Mayweather throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Mayweather will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sullivan misses with a series of wild punches.
Mayweather closes the distance and clinches up with Sullivan, looking for a takedown. Mayweather pushes Sullivan against the cage but Sullivan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Sullivan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sullivan 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 28:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Sullivan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rabesandratana Randreanaivo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Randreanaivo has chosen Insane Clown Posse - Another Love Song as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring eachother down here, as Rabesandratana Randreanaivo enters the cage!
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205 lbs
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216 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, David Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randreanaivo instigates a clinch.
Randreanaivo wants the takedown. Silva is fighting it off but Randreanaivo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Silva's guard against the cage.
Silva has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Randreanaivo 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 Silva.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Randreanaivo is taking a breather. Silva 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.
Randreanaivo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Randreanaivo keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Randreanaivo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randreanaivo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rabesandratana Randreanaivo hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Randreanaivo closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva to the mat! Silva manages to get full guard.
Randreanaivo controlling from the top position.
Randreanaivo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randreanaivo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randreanaivo defends it easily.
Randreanaivo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva keeping full guard, as Randreanaivo tries to pass.
Silva escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Randreanaivo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Silva has his foot on Randreanaivo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Randreanaivo works his way back into a safe position though.
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.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Randreanaivo has passed into half guard!
Silva is breathing heavily.
Randreanaivo not doing much here.
Randreanaivo is pressing down on Silva's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva is holding on for now.
Randreanaivo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rabesandratana Randreanaivo.
Randreanaivo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Randreanaivo scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randreanaivo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Silva being controlled for a moment.
Silva tries to bench press Randreanaivo off him but Randreanaivo keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Silva's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Randreanaivo remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Silva tries for a takedown but Randreanaivo circles away easily
and Randreanaivo counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Silva!
Randreanaivo controlling from the full mount.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Randreanaivo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Randreanaivo pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Randreanaivo controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Randreanaivo isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo dominated that round.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Randreanaivo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Randreanaivo fails with the takedown
so Silva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Randreanaivo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randreanaivo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Silva tries to hold on but Randreanaivo pushes him away.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Randreanaivo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Silva has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva is trying to break free.
Rabesandratana Randreanaivo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randreanaivo working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Silva is doing well to defend. Randreanaivo seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Silva is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rabesandratana Randreanaivo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Morales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Martial Law (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Law is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Go Hard. 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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197 lbs
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pablo Morales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Martial Law!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morales will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Morales lands a jab to the head.
Morales scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Morales bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Law's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Law finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Law tries to clinch but Morales moves out of range.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A nice combination there by Morales.
Morales feints a jab promting Law to slip. Morales then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Law slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Morales scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Law fails to land the takedown.
Law is trying hard to land a takedown here. Morales sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Morales lands with a straight right. Law didn't see that one coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morales keeps the fight on the outside.
Law takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Law walks into a straight right hand from Morales.
Law scores with a nice body kick.
Morales misses with a few strikes there.
Morales feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Laws jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morales lands with an uppercut that bounces Law off the cage and back into rage.
Morales lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Morales dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morales rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Morales misses with a two punch combination.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Morales throws a series of strikes that have Law backpedaling.
Morales is working the combinations to good effect here.
Morales throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Law showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morales.
Morales fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Law on the side of the head.
Law fails with the takedown
and Morales counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pablo Morales has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Martial Law.
Law looks gassed!
Morales lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Morales.
A left and a right from Morales both land. Nice combination.
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!
Morales looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice body punch from Morales.
Morales's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morales duly obliges.
Morales throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Law.
Morales throws a combination. Law tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Law is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morales lands with a right that hurts Law. Law looks to clinch but Morales throws a short knee that drops Law. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Pablo Morales!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dirt McGirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcelo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGirk's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, This Is Who I Am . 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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165 lbs
9 - 9 - 0 |
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176 cm
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166 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Good takedowns
Decent boxing
Determined |
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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
9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dirt McGirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcelo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ribeiro scores a takedown into full mount!
McGirk regains half guard.
Ribeiro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. McGirk defending well though.
Ribeiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ribeiro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ribeiro not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ribeiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McGirk is just riding it out for now. Ribeiro eventually gives up the hold.
McGirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
McGirk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ribeiro on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ribeiro throwing shots but McGirk is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ribeiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ribeiro throwing shots but McGirk is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ribeiro winds up and cracks McGirk with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ribeiro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ribeiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McGirk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ribeiro thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGirk's head.
Ribeiro is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGirk defends it well.
McGirk is trying to stand back up but Ribeiro is controlling him
McGirk is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGirk avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ribeiro throwing shots but McGirk is blocking nicely.
Ribeiro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ribeiro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ribeiro working over McGirk with some ground and pound. McGirk looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
McGirk keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ribeiro is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGirk blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro moves into full mount! McGirk won't be happy about that!
Ribeiro with good strikes from the mount here!
Ribeiro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McGirk is in a horrible position here. Ribeiro smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Ribeiro lands a heavy elbow.
Ribeiro putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ribeiro unloading with bombs!
Ribeiro dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ribeiro is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Ribeiro with good strikes from the mount here!
Ribeiro throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ribeiro landing strikes from the mount.
Ribeiro raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ribeiro postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McGirk looks a forlorn figure.
Ribeiro fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McGirk is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Ribeiro locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! McGirk is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Marcelo Ribeiro!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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