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DPEF-19 Showdown in Hilo PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Messi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Timur Uzbaijzky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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185 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lionel Messi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timur Uzbaijzky!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Uzbaijzky, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Messi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uzbaijzky's waist but Uzbaijzky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Messi off to one side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Messi enables Uzbaijzky to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Messi manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Messi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Messi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Uzbaijzky stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Uzbaijzky.
Messi fails with a takedown attempt.
Messi fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Uzbaijzky circles away quickly and effectively.
Uzbaijzky fails with an attempt to clinch.
Uzbaijzky tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uzbaijzky throws a right and a left that Messi avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Uzbaijzky!
Lionel Messi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Messi moves in looking to clinch but Uzbaijzky pushes him off.
Uzbaijzky swats away the attempt to clinch by Messi.
A chopping leg kick lands by Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Messi but Messi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Uzbaijzky scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sloppy strikes from Uzbaijzky. Those never looked like landing.
Messi moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Messi lands a nice elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky working hard to break the clinch.
Uzbaijzky wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Uzbaijzky is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Messi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Messi keeps control of Uzbaijzky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
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!
Uzbaijzky tries to break free but Messi pushes him back against the cage.
Uzbaijzky wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Uzbaijzky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Uzbaijzky wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Messi has him pressed against the cage.
Messi prevents Uzbaijzky from breaking the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Uzbaijzky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Messi pulls Uzbaijzky into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky stands up from Messi's guard - Uzbaijzky perhaps looking for a knockout.
Messi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Uzbaijzky instigates a clinch.
Uzbaijzky manages to break the clinch.
Messi wants to clinch but Uzbaijzky slips to the side
and Uzbaijzky counters with a nice leg kick.
Messi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Messi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uzbaijzky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Uzbaijzky moves out of range of the body kick.
Messi tries to clinch there but Uzbaijzky circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky fails to land with a series of punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Messi closes the distance and pushes Uzbaijzky back into the cage.
Uzbaijzky tries to pull guard but Messi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Uzbaijzky is trying to force a seperation but Messi has the dominant position.
Uzbaijzky jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Messi walks away with a smile on his face. Uzbaijzky gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Uzbaijzky gets tackled into the cage by Messi. Messi maintains the clinch.
Uzbaijzky misses with a body punch.
Uzbaijzky can't break the clinch.
Messi scores a nice knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Messi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Uzbaijzky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Messi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Uzbaijzky dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Uzbaijzky throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Messi.
Messi wants to clinch up but Uzbaijzky keeps it at a distance.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Uzbaijzky scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Messi showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Uzbaijzky.
Messi dodges the punch combination from Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Uzbaijzky as Messi shoots in.
Messi tries to clinch up.
Uzbaijzky swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Messi gets a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Uzbaijzky wants to get back to his feet.
Uzbaijzky manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Uzbaijzky tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Messi was well out of range. Poor timing from Uzbaijzky.
Nice takedown defense from Uzbaijzky. No joy for Messi on that attempt.
Messi tries to clinch there but Uzbaijzky circles away.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Uzbaijzky swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Messi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Uzbaijzky sprawls well. Uzbaijzky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Messi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messi tries to clinch there but Uzbaijzky circles away.
Messi is looking to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uzbaijzky looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Messi misses with a body kick.
Nice sprawl there from Uzbaijzky as Messi shoots in.
Uzbaijzky lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Messi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Messi gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky is trying to break free.
Uzbaijzky manages to break the clinch.
Messi leaves Uzbaijzky with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Uzbaijzky fails to land the takedown.
Messi tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Uzbaijzky swivels and escapes.
Uzbaijzky fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Uzbaijzky connects with an inside leg kick.
Uzbaijzky scores with a body shot.
Uzbaijzky pushes Messi up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky tries to pull guard but Messi won't allow it.
Messi keeps control of Uzbaijzky as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Uzbaijzky pulls guard successfully.
Uzbaijzky utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Messi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Uzbaijzky keeping moving, preventing Messi from controlling successfully.
Messi prevents Uzbaijzky from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uzbaijzky has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Messi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uzbaijzky swats away the attempt to clinch by Messi.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Uzbaijzky 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Uzbaijzky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Messi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Messi tries to clinch but Uzbaijzky is having none of it.
Messi wants to clinch but Uzbaijzky slips to the side
and Uzbaijzky counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Messi checks a leg kick.
Messi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Messi tries to close the distance and clinch but Uzbaijzky swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Uzbaijzky tries to score with a low kick but Messi moves his leg out of the way.
Messi shoots in for a takedown but Uzbaijzky shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Messi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Uzbaijzky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uzbaijzky is trying to break the clinch but Messi is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Messi prevents Uzbaijzky from breaking the clinch.
Uzbaijzky just leaning against Messi, taking a breather.
Uzbaijzky takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Timur Uzbaijzky has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Uzbaijzky's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Uzbaijzky breaks from the clinch.
Uzbaijzky stuffs the takedown attempt from Messi. Messi gets slowly back to his feet.
Uzbaijzky lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Messi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Uzbaijzky as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lionel Messi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Messi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Messi swats away the attempt to clinch by Uzbaijzky.
Messi slips a jab and a cross from Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky looks to land a combination but Messi avoids it well.
Messi moves to clinch but Uzbaijzky breaks away
and Uzbaijzky makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Uzbaijzky stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uzbaijzky wants it to stay on the feet.
Uzbaijzky defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Messi.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Uzbaijzky finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Messi slips a jab and a cross from Uzbaijzky.
Uzbaijzky lands with a hook. Messi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky throws a right and a left that Messi avoids nicely.
Uzbaijzky is looking to clinch but Messi is avoiding it.
Messi scores a takedown into full mount!
Messi punching from mount but Uzbaijzky doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Uzbaijzky bucks up and throws Messi to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Uzbaijzky throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Messi wants to clinch
and Uzbaijzky holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Uzbaijzky is trying to force a seperation but Messi has the dominant position.
Uzbaijzky looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uzbaijzky breaks from the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Uzbaijzky. That's going to slow Messi down.
Lionel Messi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uzbaijzky keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Messi tries to clinch but Uzbaijzky moves out of range.
Lionel Messi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Messi shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Messi tries to clinch there but Uzbaijzky circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Messi throws a sloppy head kick and Uzbaijzky moves out of range easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Messi throws a head kick but Uzbaijzky moves out of range.
Timur Uzbaijzky is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Uzbaijzky misses with a double jab.
Messi misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timur Uzbaijzky comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Uzbaijzky 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 Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Uzbaijzky!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bader (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyson McCain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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218 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryan Bader!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyson McCain!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCain scores with a push kick.
McCain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bader looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCain is fending him off so far but Bader persists. Nope, McCain circles away and we're back to standing.
Bader circles away from the clinch attempt.
McCain doesn't manage to clinch there - Bader circles away.
Bader closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. McCain did well to prevent Bader getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bader lands a nice short elbow.
Bader throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain trying to control here.
Bader lands with a punch from half guard.
Bader has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bader connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Bader working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. McCain looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Bader! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ryan Bader!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Duval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Haws (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duval comes into the arena with Midnight City blaring out of the sound system. Haws has chosen The Garden's All Nighters as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Jason Duval has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jason Duval seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Duval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jon Haws!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haws staying out of range there.
Duval misses with a few strikes there.
Jason Duval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haws shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Duval napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Duval parries the strikes from Haws easily there. Haws is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Duval to escape.
Haws throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Haws tries to score with some ground and pound. Duval controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Haws wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duval keeps working.
Haws is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Haws prevents Duval from escaping the position.
Haws wants to control for a moment but Duval uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haws thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Duval's head.
Haws has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Haws trying to control the action but Duval is working from the bottom.
Haws 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.
Duval wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haws connects with a nice short shot to Duval's temple.
Haws not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haws trying to mount his opponent but Duval defends it.
Duval avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Haws.
Haws is looking to take a break and control but Duval is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duval looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haws not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duval is looking to escape.
Duval is staying active underneath Haws, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Duval looks like he's trying to stand up.
Haws wants to take a breather but Duval is having none of it.
Haws is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Duval sees it coming and defends easily.
Duval won't allow Haws to pass to mount.
Haws trying to control from half guard but Duval is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Haws connects with a nice short shot to Duval's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Haws landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Duval is refusing to be controlled, as Haws sits in half guard.
Ground and pound from Haws.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duval looks like he's trying to stand up.
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!
Duval is refusing to be controlled, as Haws sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Haws dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Duval slips a jab and a cross from Haws.
Haws misses with a wild combination.
Duval throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haws.
Duval displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Haws lands a front kick.
Duval throws a shot from downtown. Haws moves away and avoids it.
Haws misses with a wild combination.
Duval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haws moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Some wild striking there from Duval.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duval falls off balance throwing a combination
and Haws counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Haws will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duval throws out a loose jab but Haws uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duval is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Haws.
Haws rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duval misses with a two punch combination.
Haws rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Duval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Duval wants to slow Haws down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws slips a jab and a cross from Duval.
Haws drives through with a takedown into Duval's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duval keeping moving, preventing Haws from controlling successfully.
Duval is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Haws scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haws looking to sit in guard and control but Duval gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Haws looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haws looking for subs off his back but Duval has passed one foot through into half guard.
Haws is trying to get back to full guard.
Haws looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jon Haws has got the better of the ground game so far.
Duval is looking to take a break and control but Haws is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Duval tries to stand and escape but Haws is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haws trying to control here.
It looks like Duval is going to stand back up.
Haws works his way to full guard. Good work.
Duval got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haws has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Duval has managed to get both his arms back between Haws's legs - danger averted.
Duval might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haws has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Duval can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duval wants to get up but he can't break Haws's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jon Haws will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Duval misses with a leg kick
and Haws counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Duval misses with a few strikes there.
Haws shoots in but no luck this time.
Duval looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duval tries to bum rush Haws with a series of wild strikes but Haws uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haws misses with a two punch combination.
Haws circles away from the clinch attempt
and Haws counters with a straight right hand.
Haws drives through with a takedown into Duval's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Haws throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Duval works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Haws accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Haws won't allow Duval to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duval utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Haws postures up in Duval's guard and throws a big left but Duval blocks it.
Haws is looking to work some ground and pound but Duval has wrist control.
Haws throws an elbow that misses. Duval uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haws's guard. Nice move by Duval!
Haws tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Haws working for a triangle but Duval defends it easily.
Haws wants to sweep here but Duval controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haws is looking for a triangle but Duval pushes his legs off easily.
Duval has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Haws throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Haws has his foot on Duval's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Duval works his way back into a safe position though.
Jason Duval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jon Haws is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duval is looking to stand up but Haws won't let him.
Haws pulls Duval in close to prevent any damage.
Haws looking for a sweep. Not yet Haws, not yet.
Haws is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Duval wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Haws tries to land a leg kick but Duval saw it coming and moves away.
Duval misses with a combination
and Haws counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Haws sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Duval defending well though.
Duval pushes Haws off looking to stand but Haws dives back in and keeps control.
Haws controlling the action here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Duval looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Haws comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Haws winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Haws!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Georgi Sveklovak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cameron Vegas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vegas has chosen Party Rock Anthem- LMFAO as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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25
175 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
173 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgi Sveklovak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cameron Vegas!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sveklovak doesn't manage to clinch there - Vegas circles away.
Sveklovak tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Vegas counters with a two punch combo.
Vegas keeps the fight on the outside.
Sveklovak is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vegas should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Sveklovak throws a big shot that misses.
Sveklovak moves into range and clinches up with Vegas.
Sveklovak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vegas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sveklovak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Vegas blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Sveklovak.
It looks like Cameron Vegas has been cut.
Sveklovak scores a nice knee to the body.
Sveklovak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sveklovak lands an elbow inside.
A bit of stalling here from Sveklovak.
Sveklovak lands a knee to the head.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Vegas has eaten all the pies!
Sveklovak lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sveklovak landing knees to the head.
Vegas looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Sveklovak.
Sveklovak lands a good knee to the midsection. Vegas won't want to take too many of those.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Sveklovak.
Sveklovak content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vegas takes an elbow to the forehead.
Sveklovak lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vegas stalling in the clinch but Sveklovak improves position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sveklovak.
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!
Sveklovak stalling against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Sveklovak.
Sveklovak displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vegas up against the cage.
Sveklovak working Vegas over with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sveklovak utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Sveklovak lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Sveklovak scores a nice knee to the body.
Sveklovak just leaning against Vegas, taking a breather.
Sveklovak creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vegas's defenses.
A knee to the head by Sveklovak.
Sveklovak landing knees to the head.
Sveklovak comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sveklovak putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Vegas in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Sveklovak scores with a knee to the head.
Sveklovak lands a big knee! That's hurt Vegas! Oh, he's all over the place! Sveklovak lands another knee that sends Vegas to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Georgi Sveklovak!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ed Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thompson comes to the cage accompanied by "Born To Win" by Papoose. The crowd seem to be enjoying Guerra's choice of entrance music: Beastie Boys - Sabotage. Ed Thompson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ed Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jose Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson looking to score a takedown here. Guerra is defending well but Thompson drives through and ends up in Guerra's guard.
Guerra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson postures up in Guerra's guard and throws a big left but Guerra blocks it.
Thompson throws a strike but Guerra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Thompson is working an open guard so Guerra takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Guerra sprawls well. Guerra wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet.
Thompson fails to land with a series of punches.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerra as he avoids it easily.
Thompson misses the jab.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but Guerra shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thompson misses with a combination
and Guerra counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thompson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Guerra tries to avoid it but Thompson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Guerra to the ground. Guerra escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Guerra.
Guerra lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra clinches up with Thompson and pushes him back against the cage.
Guerra has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thompson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Guerra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Still in the clinch, Guerra scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson managing to block the knees to the body from Guerra.
Guerra lands with a short shot to the head.
Thompson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Guerra prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guerra creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Guerra can't get the takedown.
Guerra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerra gets a clinch.
Thompson is trying to drag Guerra to the mat but Guerra just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson tries to score a body lock takedown but Guerra shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Thompson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Guerra creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thompson's defenses.
Guerra lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Guerra pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Guerra.
Guerra is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Thompson pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Guerra prevents a takedown attempt there.
Guerra can't get the takedown.
Guerra working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Guerra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Thompson scores a takedown into full mount!
Thompson looking to ground and pound but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Thompson thowing shots but they're missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guerra holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Thompson tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thompson throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Guerra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thompson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Guerra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
Thompson punching from mount but Guerra doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Thompson sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Guerra is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Guerra wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Thompson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Thompson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Guerra is desperately trying to improve his position but Thompson has a good base and remains in mount.
Thompson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Guerra looks a forlorn figure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guerra is looking to improve his position but Thompson isn't that keen on the idea.
Thompson working the ground and pound effectively.
Thompson lands a nice shot to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson dominating with strikes here.
A nice elbow there by Thompson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Thompson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
A combination from Thompson does no damage.
Thompson throws a jab but it's blocked by Guerra.
Guerra keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Guerra with a jab.
Guerra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Ed Thompson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guerra wants to stand but Thompson has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Thompson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Guerra is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guerra tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guerra is breathing heavily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control here.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Thompson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thompson is trying to ground and pound but Guerra uses the momentary lack of control by Thompson to regain half guard.
Guerra is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Guerra defending well though.
Thompson is nestled in close to Guerra, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Guerra to regain full guard.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guerra is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson postures up in Guerra's guard and throws a big left but Guerra blocks it.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guerra works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson throws a strike but Guerra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guerra wants to stand but Thompson is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thompson 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.
Thompson pulls Guerra in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Thompson throws a combination. Guerra tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Jose Guerra has been cut.
A punch combination from Thompson misses.
Thompson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Guerra on his heels. He'll look to pass Guerra's guard now, I'm sure.
Thompson postures up in Guerra's guard and throws a big left but Guerra blocks it.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
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!
Guerra working a defensive guard here.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
Guerra 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.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson throws a strike but Guerra rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Guerra stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson pulls Guerra in close to prevent any damage.
Guerra wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ed Thompson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jose Guerra's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice takedown defense from Thompson. No joy for Guerra on that attempt.
Guerra throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thompson's waist but Thompson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Guerra off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Guerra as Thompson shoots in.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Guerra as he avoids it easily.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Guerra enables Thompson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Guerra manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Guerra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Guerra!
Guerra stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson is working an open guard so Guerra takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Guerra drops his hands momentarily and Thompson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ed Thompson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Guerra gets back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Guerra has wrist control.
Thompson throws an elbow that misses. Guerra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Thompson's guard. Nice move by Guerra!
Guerra wants to get up but he can't break Thompson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.
Thompson wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Guerra from controlling successfully.
Guerra preventing the sweep.
Thompson has Guerra pulled in close to control his posture.
Jose Guerra has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Guerra but Guerra pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ed Thompson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson sizes up Guerra with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Guerra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thompson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guerra is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thompson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thompson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Thompson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guerra trying to control here.
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerra trying to hold on to Thompson's head to control him but Thompson postures up.
Guerra blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thompson.
Thompson throwing shots but Guerra is blocking nicely.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guerra's head.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guerra regains full guard. Nicely done.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guerra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jose Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerra utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Guerra has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Guerra controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Guerra blocks nicely.
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ed Thompson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thompson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ed Thompson!
A pretty intense looking Ed Thompson took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kirkland Morrenove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Liam Stevenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135 lbs
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19
135 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kirkland Morrenove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Liam Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrenove slaps away a takedown attempt from Stevenson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stevenson with a poor takedown
and Morrenove counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevenson misses with a takedown
and Morrenove counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Kirkland Morrenove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Liam Stevenson.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Morrenove keeps him under control.
Stevenson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stevenson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Morrenove escapes and throws Stevenson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Stevenson is looking for a sweep.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stevenson struggling a bit here.
Stevenson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morrenove knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Stevenson on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Stevenson is looking to reverse the position.
Stevenson manages to get back to half guard.
Morrenove takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Stevenson wants to improve his position but Morrenove is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrenove is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stevenson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Stevenson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Morrenove is working away from the top position though.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Morrenove keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Morrenove seems content to control.
Stevenson wants to improve his position but Morrenove is controlling well.
Morrenove controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson tries to roll over but Morrenove keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson trying to control but Morrenove postures up.
Stevenson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Stevenson looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Morrenove is defending well. Stevenson quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Morrenove has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Stevenson celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Stevenson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Phil Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abel Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Griffin comes into the arena with Crazy Train blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Abel Joseph enters the cage!
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250 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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200 cm
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270 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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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 Sydney, Phil Griffin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abel Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffin walks into a straight right hand from Joseph.
It looks like Phil Griffin has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Joseph as Griffin shoots in.
A big left from Joseph misses.
Joseph lands a really nice looking cross but Griffin seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joseph changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Joseph manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt.
Joseph lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Griffin circles away quickly and effectively.
Griffin shoots in looking for a takedown but Joseph manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Griffin's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phil Griffin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Joseph fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Griffin. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Joseph shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Joseph is defended easily by Griffin.
Joseph misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Griffin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Griffin wants it to stay on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Joseph enables Griffin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Joseph manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Joseph trying to control the position.
Griffin wants to pass the guard but Joseph is keeping the position.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Joseph wants to stand and escape but Griffin is having none of it.
Joseph manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Griffin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Joseph misses the shot to the body.
Griffin shoots for a takedown but Joseph saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Joseph shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Griffin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Joseph is fending him off so far but Griffin persists. Nope, Joseph circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Joseph.
Phil Griffin's cut is getting worse.
Abel Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Joseph feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Griffin sprawling to the canvas! Griffin rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Joseph finish him?!
Griffin is rocked!
Griffin switches off momentarily and Joseph cracks him with a monster right hand! Griffin topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Joseph dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Joseph!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abel Joseph!
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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