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Hilo 7 KO's PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maverick Darling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furio Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maverick Darling is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maverick Darling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Furio Falcone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone is looking to clinch.
Darling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Darling.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darling throws a one two combo.
Darling moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Falcone slips a jab and a cross from Darling.
Falcone moves into the clinch.
Darling taking a breather.
Falcone scores with a shot to the side of Darling's head.
Falcone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Darling can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Darling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Falcone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
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!
Darling content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Falcone effectively controlling the action here.
Falcone scores with a shoulder strike.
Falcone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Falcone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falcone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Falcone throws an elbow that misses.
Falcone crunches a lovely knee into Darling's ribcage.
Darling lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Falcone.
Darling blocks an elbow strike from Falcone.
Falcone prevents a body shot from Darling.
Darling tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Maverick Darling has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Falcone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darling blocks an elbow strike.
Falcone throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Darling in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Darling looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short body shot lands from Falcone as the two fighters clinch.
Falcone working Darling over with knees to the body.
Darling is breathing heavily.
Darling struggles to land a body shot inside as Falcone controls his hands.
A short right from Darling.
Darling is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falcone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcone throws an elbow that misses.
Falcone is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Darling wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone leaning against his opponent.
Falcone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darling blocks an elbow strike from Falcone.
Darling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Darling is defending well for now.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Darling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Falcone with a knee to the head.
Falcone effectively controlling the action here.
With the fighters up against the cage, Falcone throws an elbow but misses.
A short uppercut from Falcone.
Darling can't find room to land a body shot as Falcone controls the action.
Darling trying to stall but Falcone improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Darling stalling in the clinch.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Darling tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
Darling blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Darling letting Falcone take a breather here.
Falcone continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Darling is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Falcone is keeping busy.
Falcone misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Falcone's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darling blocks the elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Falcone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Maverick Darling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Falcone misses with a looping left.
Darling jabs Falcone right on the nose. Falcone blinks but takes it well.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Falcone, right into the meat.
Falcone takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Darling tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Falcone was well out of range. Poor timing from Darling.
Falcone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone scoring well with a low kick there.
Falcone wants to clinch.
Falcone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Darling.
Darling swings for the body but Falcone moves out of range.
Falcone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Darling looks to land a left hand but Falcone moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone moves away from the strike by Darling.
Darling looks to throw the jab but Falcone is out of range.
Darling lands a really nice looking cross but Falcone seems unphased.
A nice leg kick lands there from Falcone.
Darling throws a body punch but Falcone moves out of range.
Darling throws a series of punches but Falcone moves out of range.
Darling scores with a nice strike.
Falcone rushes Darling and presses him up against the cage.
Falcone pushes off an throws an elbow but Darling leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Falcone tries to work over Darling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darling looking to slow down the pace here.
Furio Falcone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Falcone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darling or not.
Darling blocks an elbow strike from Falcone.
Falcone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Falcone.
Darling wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Falcone has him pressed against the cage.
Falcone slowing the pace effectively.
Falcone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darling blocks the elbow strike.
Falcone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
Falcone misses with an elbow strike.
Darling is stalling here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Falcone misses with a knee strike.
Falcone misses with a punch on the inside.
Darling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darling blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Falcone lands an elbow that stopped Darling in his tracks for a moment.
Falcone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Darling.
Falcone is struggling to control the position.
Darling wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Falcone misses with an elbow strike.
Falcone tries to land knees in the clinch but Darling avoids the damage to the body.
Knees to the body from Falcone.
Falcone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Falcone misses with an elbow strike.
Falcone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Darling taking a breather.
Falcone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darling digs a right hand into Falcone's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Falcone's gas tank.
Falcone misses with an elbow strike.
Falcone blocks a body shot from Darling.
Falcone misses with a short punch on the inside.
Falcone lands with a left to the head.
Falcone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Falcone throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcone scores with a shot to the side of Darling's head.
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!
Falcone slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Falcone's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Darling taking a breather.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcone lands a nice uppercut.
Falcone throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcone is pushing Darling up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Falcone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Maverick Darling's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Nice body punch from Darling.
Falcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darling takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darling on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Darling defending well as Falcone loads up on a big left hand.
Falcone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Darling lands a nice hook to Falcone's body. Falcone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Falcone fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Darling is out of range.
Darling connects with a crisp jab.
Falcone forces Darling back against the cage and clinches.
Falcone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Come on Falcone - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darling tries to work over Falcone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Falcone throws an elbow but it misses.
Falcone pushes off an throws an elbow but Darling leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Falcone.
Darling's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Falcone gets through Darling's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darling avoids a wild elbow strike from Falcone.
Falcone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darling is looking to break free of the clinch but Falcone has double underhooks.
Darling is trying to maintain a safe position but Falcone gets an underhook and turns Darling into the cage.
Falcone throws a head punch that misses.
Darling is trying to maintain a safe position but Falcone gets an underhook and turns Darling into the cage.
Darling tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Darling blocks an elbow strike from Falcone.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darling is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Falcone comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Darling on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Falcone with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Falcone prevents a body shot from Darling.
Darling trying to control the position but instead, Falcone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Darling into the cage.
Falcone lands a shoulder strike.
Darling tries a body shot but Falcone blocks it.
Darling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Falcone backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Darling.
Falcone manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Falcone misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone has Darling pressed against the cage, preventing Darling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Darling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darling throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darling misses with a wild body shot.
Falcone tries to work over Darling's front leg with a kick but Darling checks it.
Furio Falcone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Darling misses.
Darling checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Darling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Falcone manages to avoid it.
Maverick Darling is winning the standup battle so far.
Falcone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darling ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Falcone fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Falcone moves away.
Darling connects with a single shot there.
Darling misses with a wild body shot.
Darling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darling moves out of range as Falcone throws a body kick.
Darling with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Furio Falcone is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Falcone tried to score with a low kick but Darling checks it.
Falcone throws a low kick, looking for Darling's leg but Darling calmly moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Falcone on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Darling scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darling thows a body shot but no joy.
Maverick Darling has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Maverick Darling.
I think Falcone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Falcone!
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Undercard bout
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Lollapalooza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Henderon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that TJ Henderon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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145 lbs
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xavier Lollapalooza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Henderon!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lollapalooza changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Henderon looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Henderon sneaks back into half guard.
Well, if Lollapalooza 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.
Henderon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lollapalooza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Henderon doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lollapalooza.
Lollapalooza wants to free his trapped foot but Henderon is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lollapalooza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Henderon!
Henderon is trying desperately to improve position.
Lollapalooza trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Henderon defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lollapalooza.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderon is desperately trying to improve his position but Lollapalooza has a good base and remains in mount.
Henderon takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Henderon working to try and regain half guard.
Lollapalooza is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Henderon can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Henderon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Henderon stops Lollapalooza from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lollapalooza gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
Lollapalooza manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Henderon on his heels. He'll look to pass Henderon's guard now, I'm sure.
Lollapalooza trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lollapalooza is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lollapalooza has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lollapalooza is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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!
Henderon is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lollapalooza rolls with it to try and escape but Henderon cranks on the arm and Lollapalooza is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). TJ Henderon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Pompies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Noons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noons has chosen right above it as his entrance music. 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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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peter Pompies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Craig Noons!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pompies lands a jab-cross combination.
Noons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pompies napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Noons stands up and beckons Pompies to his feet.
Noons shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pompies napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pompies is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Noons stands up.
Pompies is breathing heavily.
Noons throws a series of punches but Pompies avoids them all with ease.
Noons misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pompies fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Pompies is defending against the submission attempts here by Noons.
Noons wants to stand up but Pompies has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pompies wants to improve his position but Noons is controlling well.
Noons is trying to work for a kimura but Pompies is defending well.
Noons seems to be looking for submissions.
Noons decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Pompies avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noons closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pompies quickly recovers to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pompies trying to control here.
Noons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pompies looking for submissions off his back.
Noons 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.
Noons seems to be working for a kimura but Pompies defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noons wants to work for an arm triangle but Pompies is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Noons is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pompies moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pompies lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Noons!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pompies raining down shots from the mount!
Pompies has control of Noons's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Noons regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Noons is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pompies stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noons misses with a few strikes there.
Noons fails to land with a series of punches.
Pompies digs a good hook to Noons's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Noons dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Noons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pompies throws a right hand that Noons ducks under and follows up with a left that Noons also avoids with ease.
Peter Pompies is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Noons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Noons decides to stand up.
Pompies fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Pompies with that takedown attempt.
Noons misses with a series of wild punches.
Noons misses with a series of wild punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pompies enables Noons to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pompies manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Noons must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pompies wants to sweep but no luck.
Noons stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noons darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noons wants to pass the guard but Pompies is defending well.
Craig Noons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Noons is working for a kimura but Pompies is defending it quite comfortably.
Pompies is trying to maintain the position but Noons is very close to passing his half guard.
Noons is looking for a kimura here.
Noons is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompies manages to get to full guard.
Noons has gone for a leg lock! Pompies slips out almost immediately though and dives into Noons's guard.
Pompies wants to control from the top but Noons keeps moving.
Pompies content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noons wants to stand but Pompies is controlling the position.
Noons is looking for a triangle but Pompies pushes his legs off easily.
Pompies wants to control from the top but Noons keeps moving.
Pompies avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pompies is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Noons escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pompies gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pompies is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noons can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pompies wants to control from the top but Noons keeps moving.
Noons working for a triangle but Pompies defends it easily.
Pompies stops Noons from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pompies trying to control but Noons is working from the bottom.
Noons is looking for a triangle here but Pompies uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Pompies stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Noons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Pompies connects with a body shot that sends Noons's belly button to the back.
Noons lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pompies circles away quickly and effectively.
Noons shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noons get's back to his feet.
A left lands for Pompies.
Pompies misses with a kick to the body.
Pompies throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pompies looks to land a left hand but Noons moved out of range nicely.
Noons closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Pompies's guard.
Pompies is trying to control the position but Noons postures up.
Pompies is looking to stand up but Noons isn't so interested in that idea.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pompies wants to sweep here but Noons controlling him for the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noons drops back looking for a leg! Pompies is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pompies manages to kick Noons off! Noons jumps back into Pompies's guard.
Noons stands up and waves to Pompies to follow him.
Sloppy strikes from Noons. Those never looked like landing.
Pompies throws a body kick that misses.
Noons throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pompies connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Noons lands a jab-cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pompies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noons fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pompies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Noons fails to land with a series of punches.
Pompies tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noons was well out of range. Poor timing from Pompies.
Noons looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Noons 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.
Pompies is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pompies is trying to maintain the position but Noons is very close to passing his half guard.
Noons is trying to work for a kimura but Pompies is defending well.
Pompies is trying to control but can't.
Noons is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Noons is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Pompies to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noons wants to stand and escape but instead Pompies has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Noons is working an open guard so Pompies takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Craig Noons seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Noons lands a two punch combo.
Pompies lands with a nice body punch.
Noons misses with a two punch combination.
Pompies's corner calls for a 1-2. Pompies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Noons fails to land with a series of punches.
Pompies shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Noons is trying to defend but Pompies finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Noons tries to kick Pompies off but Pompies keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Craig Noons.
Well Noons 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 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Noons!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roy Nelson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Damian Maia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Damian Maia!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maia looks to land a right hand but Nelson moved out of range.
Nelson has his takedown stuffed
and Maia counters with a nice double leg into side control. Nelson won't be happy with that.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Nelson trying to mount his opponent but Maia defends it.
Maia wants to improve his position but Nelson is controlling well.
Maia is not content to let Nelson control the position.
Nelson wants to pass to mount but Maia is defending the position.
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!
Maia is staying active underneath Nelson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Maia has his hands clasped together around Nelson's back. He's all about the action.
Maia won't allow Nelson to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Nelson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maia doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Nelson.
Nelson wants to control but Maia is keeping him busy.
Maia is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nelson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nelson's back!
Nelson tries to break free.
Nelson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maia throwing strikes here but Nelson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nelson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Maia tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Nelson can't escape the position.
Maia looking to ground and pound but Nelson is blocking nicely.
Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Maia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maia misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Maia controlling his opponent.
Nelson wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Maia.
Maia tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
Nelson is desperately trying to improve his position but Maia has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maia trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maia unloads with some shots from mount but Nelson bucks and avoids them well.
Nelson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Maia misses with a head shot.
Maia looking to control but Nelson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Maia trying to control but Nelson is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maia looking to finish with strikes here!
Maia throwing strikes here but Nelson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Maia tries to control but Nelson wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia controlling from the full mount.
Nelson gets back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nelson wants to improve his position but Maia is controlling well.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Maia.
Maia prevents Nelson from improving his position.
Nelson moves into full guard.
Maia wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nelson can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nelson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Maia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damian Maia dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nelson gets a takedown into half guard.
Maia tries to get to full guard but Nelson has control of the leg.
Nelson is trying to work for a kimura but Maia is defending well.
Maia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nelson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Maia slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Maia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nelson is one step ahead there.
Maia can't keep his opponent in guard - Nelson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia manages to get to full guard.
Maia has his hands on Nelson's head, controlling the position.
Maia will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maia is adopting a defensive guard.
Maia wants to sweep but no luck.
Nelson looking to pass the guard.
Nelson thows a big elbow that misses.
Maia keeping moving, preventing Nelson from controlling successfully.
Nelson looking to sit in guard and control but Maia gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nelson can't keep his opponent in guard - Maia advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Maia prevents Nelson from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maia works his way into side control.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Maia keeps moving and retains side control.
Maia wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nelson keeps working.
Nelson is looking to reverse the position.
Maia wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
Nelson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Maia seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Maia passes the guard and advances to mount!
Maia thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Maia is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Nelson is surviving well by controlling Maia's body position as best he can.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nelson is working hard here to advance position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maia jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Nelson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Maia misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Nelson misses with an elbow from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Damian Maia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Maia looks to land a body kick but Nelson moved away.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Maia scores a takedown into full mount!
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Poor strikes thrown by Maia there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maia throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Maia looking to ground and pound but Nelson is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maia thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Maia throwing strikes here but Nelson is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maia prevents Nelson from getting the reversal.
Maia throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Maia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Nelson hang on?
Maia unloading with bombs!
Nelson working to try and regain half guard.
Maia can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nelson is looking to escape.
Nelson is in a horrible position here. Maia smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Nelson is rocked!
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!
Maia postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Nelson badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Maia around the waist but Maia pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Maia is the winner by TKO! Maia jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:04 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Maia!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Desjardins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inky Dinky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Desjardins comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Dinky is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Mr. Brownstone. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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142 lbs
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175 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonathan Desjardins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inky Dinky!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Desjardins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dinky tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Desjardins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Dinky has Desjardins pressed against the cage, preventing Desjardins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Desjardins is pushing Dinky up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dinky gets control of Desjardins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Dinky will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Desjardins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Desjardins looking to sit in guard and control but Dinky gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Desjardins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dinky wants to stand but Desjardins is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinky pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Desjardins is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dinky got a little sloppy there for a moment and Desjardins has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dinky has managed to get both his arms back between Desjardins's legs - danger averted.
Dinky is looking to advance position but Desjardins has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Desjardins goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Dinky is on top in guard.
Desjardins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinky looking to pass the guard.
Dinky advances position into side control!
Desjardins is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dinky is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Desjardins is just riding it out for now. Dinky eventually gives up the hold.
Desjardins makes his way to full guard, as Dinky worked for a kimura.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinky wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Desjardins is trying to control the position but Dinky postures up.
Desjardins is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dinky is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dinky wants to control from the top but Desjardins keeps moving.
Dinky passes Desjardins's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Desjardins gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Desjardins controlling Dinky's posture.
Dinky tries to free his leg and advance position but Desjardins is retaining full guard.
Desjardins looking for a triangle here. Dinky is fighting it but it looks tight! Desjardins pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Dinky is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jonathan Desjardins!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Du Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Turd Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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184 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johan Du Rand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Turd Anderson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson misses with a takedown attempt - Du Rand sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
No joy there for Du Rand, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab by Du Rand.
Anderson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Du Rand is fending him off so far but Anderson persists. Nope, Du Rand circles away and we're back to standing.
Sloppy strikes from Du Rand. Those never looked like landing.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Du Rand.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Anderson manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Anderson is refusing to be controlled, as Du Rand sits in half guard.
Du Rand is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Anderson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Du Rand is pressing down on Anderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Anderson is holding on for now.
Anderson wants to improve his position but Du Rand is controlling well.
Anderson trying to control but Du Rand postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Du Rand is trying to control. Anderson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We're going to have a standup here because Johan Du Rand wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Du Rand is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Du Rand is breathing heavily.
Anderson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Anderson is trying to control. Du Rand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Anderson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Du Rand is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Turd Anderson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urijah Faber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Del Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urijah Faber is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urijah Faber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Del Angel!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faber wants to clinch up but Del Angel keeps it at a distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Del Angel.
Del Angel clinches with his opponent.
Del Angel jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Faber is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Faber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Faber thows a big elbow that misses.
Faber won't allow Del Angel to sweep him here.
Faber looking to sit in guard and control but Del Angel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Del Angel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Faber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Faber tries to get out of the position.
Del Angel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Angel keeps the fight on the outside.
Faber turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Faber closes the distance but Del Angel moves to the side
and Del Angel counters by clinching up.
Del Angel stops a takedown attempt from Faber.
Faber avoiding damage.
Faber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Del Angel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Del Angel pulls guard effortlessly.
Del Angel is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Faber stopping the sweep attempt from Del Angel.
Faber throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Angel working a defensive guard here.
Faber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Del Angel is controlling Faber's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Del Angel trying to keep a closed guard but Faber is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Diego Del Angel wasn't active enough on the ground.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Del Angel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Del Angel decides to stand back up.
Nice body kick from Faber.
Faber misses with a double jab.
Faber moves in looking to clinch but Del Angel pushes him off.
Faber is looking to clinch.
Del Angel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Del Angel swats away the attempt to clinch by Faber.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Angel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Del Angel prevents Faber from getting back to his feet.
Del Angel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Del Angel throwing strikes from guard but Faber blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Del Angel stopping the sweep attempt from Faber.
Faber is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Del Angel is controlling him.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Diego Del Angel.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Del Angel has Faber up against the cage in a clinch.
Faber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Faber looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Faber avoids a wild elbow strike from Del Angel.
Del Angel jumps into guard, dragging Faber to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Del Angel dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Faber is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Angel shoots in and drives through. Faber sprawls well.
Del Angel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Del Angel darts in and clinches Faber up against the cage.
Del Angel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Faber.
Del Angel drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Urijah Faber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Del Angel.
Del Angel prevents the takedown attempt.
Del Angel gets control of Faber's arms and successfully pulls guard. Del Angel will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Del Angel trying to control the position here.
Faber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Del Angel on the ground.
Del Angel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Faber tries to get to full guard but Del Angel has control of the leg.
Del Angel drops an elbow to the side of Faber's head.
Del Angel controlling the action here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Del Angel lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Faber wants to improve his position but Del Angel is controlling well.
Del Angel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Faber is looking to escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Del Angel seems to be working for a kimura but Faber defends the submission attempt.
Del Angel seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Angel works his way into full mount!
Del Angel controlling from the full mount.
Del Angel avoids the attempt from Faber to control.
Del Angel with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Faber defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Del Angel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Faber looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Del Angel lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Faber.
Faber is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Faber is trying to stand back up.
Del Angel is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Faber is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Diego Del Angel!
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