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UPF 6: Mael Vs. Jos Ricci PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Harry Kalizhnikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Mercury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Kalizhnikov had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Kalizhnikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pete Mercury!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalizhnikov cracks the inside of Mercury's front leg.
Kalizhnikov throws a hook but Mercury blocks it.
Kalizhnikov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalizhnikov takes one to the side of the head.
Kalizhnikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mercury.
Mercury keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mercury blocks a jab.
Mercury misses with a straight right.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kalizhnikov as he avoids it easily.
Mercury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kalizhnikov on the side of the head.
Mercury misses with a low kick.
Kalizhnikov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kalizhnikov scores with a decent looking hook.
Kalizhnikov walks into a stiff left hand from Mercury.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalizhnikov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mercury checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mercury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov misses with a looping left.
Kalizhnikov needs to keep his hands up - Mercury had a free shot at his head there.
Mercury lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalizhnikov's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kalizhnikov blocks a jab.
Kalizhnikov cracks Mercury with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mercury shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalizhnikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mercury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalizhnikov misses with a straight right.
Kalizhnikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mercury lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalizhnikov's head.
Kalizhnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalizhnikov looks to land a left hand but Mercury moved out of range nicely.
Mercury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kalizhnikov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harry Kalizhnikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalizhnikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kalizhnikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalizhnikov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kalizhnikov misses with an uppercut. Mercury saw that one coming.
Mercury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalizhnikov moves forwards but Mercury connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury throws a series of strikes that have Kalizhnikov backpedaling.
Kalizhnikov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mercury swinging wildly here.
Kalizhnikov with a nice cross.
Mercury might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kalizhnikov slips a jab and a cross from Mercury.
A jab lands there for Mercury.
Kalizhnikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercury.
Mercury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalizhnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Some wild striking there from Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mercury is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Kalizhnikov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Kalizhnikov cracks Mercury with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mercury fails with the takedown.
Harry Kalizhnikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Mercury.
Mercury looks gassed!
Nice defenses there by Kalizhnikov.
A low kick from Mercury misses
and Kalizhnikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercury is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kalizhnikov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Good exchange - Mercury coming out on top.
Kalizhnikov ducks under a wild hook from Mercury.
Mercury closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mercury's corner calls for a 1-2. Mercury obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kalizhnikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kalizhnikov scores with a sloppy right hand. Mercury should have avoided that one.
Kalizhnikov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No joy there for Kalizhnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalizhnikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Mercury.
Mercury lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mercury takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercury steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalizhnikov.
Mercury lunges at Kalizhnikov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kalizhnikov's hand.
Mercury scores with a body shot.
Mercury shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercury's sensitive parts.
Kalizhnikov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mercury counters with a straight right hand.
Mercury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalizhnikov throws out the jab.
Danga de danga de dang - Kalizhnikov scores with a four punch combination!
Mercury is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kalizhnikov wants to land a leg kick but Mercury is out of range.
A jab lands there for Kalizhnikov.
A combination from Mercury does no damage.
Kalizhnikov throws a solid leg kick but Mercury takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov takes one to the chin there.
Kalizhnikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalizhnikov scrambles back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Kalizhnikov. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mercury shoots in looking for a takedown but Kalizhnikov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mercury's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kalizhnikov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Mercury looks to land a left hand but Kalizhnikov moved out of range nicely.
Kalizhnikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mercury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Kalizhnikov 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.
Kalizhnikov tries to score with a low kick but Mercury moves his leg out of the way.
Kalizhnikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Mercury counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harry Kalizhnikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mercury scores with a body shot.
Mercury looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalizhnikov is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kalizhnikov checks a leg kick.
Kalizhnikov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalizhnikov throws a body punch but Mercury moves out of range.
Kalizhnikov ducks right into an uppercut from Mercury.
Mercury will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mercury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kalizhnikov checks a leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Kalizhnikov. No joy for Mercury on that attempt.
Mercury walks into a left hand.
Kalizhnikov swinging wildly here.
Mercury throws a shot from downtown. Kalizhnikov moves away and avoids it.
A bone on bone clash there as Kalizhnikov blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury throws a hook to the side of Kalizhnikov's head but Kalizhnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mercury defending well as Kalizhnikov loads up on a big left hand.
Kalizhnikov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mercury.
Kalizhnikov throws a front kick aimed at Mercury's knee but Mercury avoids it well.
Mercury is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kalizhnikov.
Mercury uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalizhnikov has time to react.
Kalizhnikov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mercury fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mercury scores with a nice strike.
Kalizhnikov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mercury to score with a decent uppercut.
Kalizhnikov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mercury throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercury is breathing heavily.
Mercury connects with a right hand. Kalizhnikov shakes it off.
Kalizhnikov misses with a double jab.
Kalizhnikov throws a shot from downtown. Mercury moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kalizhnikov throws a lazy uppercut
and Mercury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Mercury.
Mercury with a hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mercury.
Mercury tests Kalizhnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercury connects with a looping right hand.
Mercury cracks Kalizhnikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Danga de danga de dang - Mercury scores with a four punch combination!
Mercury pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kalizhnikov back to the cage. Mercury follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mercury's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kalizhnikov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mercury scrambles back to his feet.
Mercury tries to score with a low kick but Kalizhnikov moves his leg out of the way.
Kalizhnikov cracks the inside of Mercury's front leg.
A swing and a miss from Mercury.
Kalizhnikov misses with a wild body shot.
Mercury lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kalizhnikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Kalizhnikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Kalizhnikov. Those never looked like landing.
Kalizhnikov misses with a right hand
and Mercury counters with a three punch combo that has Kalizhnikov backing up. Kalizhnikov nods at Mercury to acknowledge the strikes.
Kalizhnikov loads up on a big right hand but Mercury slips the punch.
Mercury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalizhnikov was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercury.
Mercury lands with a hook. Kalizhnikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Mercury misses.
Mercury misses with a left hand
and Kalizhnikov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mercury's knee momentarily.
Kalizhnikov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kalizhnikov takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kalizhnikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kalizhnikov lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalizhnikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kalizhnikov lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mercury moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mercury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kalizhnikov ducks under a wild hook from Mercury.
Kalizhnikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercury's sensitive parts.
Kalizhnikov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mercury misses with a two punch combination.
Kalizhnikov connects with a crisp jab.
Kalizhnikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Kalizhnikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kalizhnikov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Kalizhnikov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalizhnikov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mercury lands an overhand right.
Mercury's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalizhnikov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Harry Kalizhnikov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kalizhnikov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kalizhnikov catches Mercury with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mercury looks to land a combination but Kalizhnikov avoids it well.
Kalizhnikov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kalizhnikov.
A big right from Kalizhnikov misses.
Mercury throws a hook to the side of Kalizhnikov's head but Kalizhnikov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kalizhnikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mercury's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kalizhnikov under the eye.
Kalizhnikov cracks Mercury with a good jab.
Mercury throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kalizhnikov throws a hook but Mercury avoids it easily.
Mercury is trying desperately to land a takedown but Kalizhnikov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Mercury.
Mercury scores with a jab to the head.
Kalizhnikov loads up on a big right hand but Mercury slips the punch.
Kalizhnikov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kalizhnikov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mercury takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercury displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kalizhnikov. Mercury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kalizhnikov lands a head shot.
Kalizhnikov lands a nice shot that snaps Mercury's head back.
Kalizhnikov looks to land a left hand but Mercury moved out of range nicely.
Kalizhnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mercury lands a jab.
Mercury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercury lands a glancing blow to the side of Kalizhnikov's head.
Kalizhnikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mercury's sensitive parts.
Harry Kalizhnikov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mercury throws a shot to the body.
Mercury tests Kalizhnikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mercury takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mercury displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalizhnikov throws out the jab.
Kalizhnikov dodges the punch combination from Mercury.
Kalizhnikov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kalizhnikov lands with a nice combination. Mercury backs away looking to recover.
Mercury slips under a jab.
Nice defenses there by Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov misses with the combination.
Mercury scores with a jab.
Mercury lands a jab-cross combination.
Mercury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kalizhnikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mercury takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kalizhnikov throws a jab when Mercury was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov thumps Mercury with a low kick.
Mercury lands with a straight right. Kalizhnikov didn't see that one coming.
Kalizhnikov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kalizhnikov dodges the punch combination from Mercury.
The crowd cheers as Mercury lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kalizhnikov doesn't seem phased though.
Mercury lands a head shot.
Kalizhnikov lands with a cross.
Mercury shoots in for a takedown but Kalizhnikov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mercury has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kalizhnikov.
Kalizhnikov slaps away a takedown attempt from Mercury, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kalizhnikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mercury swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalizhnikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalizhnikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mercurys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kalizhnikov lunges at Mercury with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mercury's hand.
Mercury takes a swing at Kalizhnikov's ribcage but misses.
Kalizhnikov connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mercury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalizhnikov manages to avoid it.
Kalizhnikov feints a jab promting Mercury to slip. Kalizhnikov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mercury slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Kalizhnikov misses with a hook.
Harry Kalizhnikov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kalizhnikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalizhnikov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mercury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kalizhnikov scrambles back to his feet.
Mercury fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kalizhnikov on the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalizhnikov blocks a leg kick.
Kalizhnikov misses with a double jab.
Pete Mercury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mercury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kalizhnikov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Kalizhnikov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kalizhnikov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Kalizhnikov!
A relieved looking Harry Kalizhnikov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Razor Ramon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Dunham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dunham is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Loser - Beck. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Razor Ramon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Dunham!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramon tries to clinch there but Dunham circles away.
Dunham throws a leg kick
and Ramon counters with a head kick.
Ramon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramon misses with a double jab.
Ramon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dunham moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dunham punishes Ramon's body with a nice straight punch.
Dunham lands with a good body shot.
Dunham misses the shot to the body.
Ramon clinches up against the cage.
Ramon lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dunham's defenses.
Ramon stalling against the cage.
Ramon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Ramon lands an elbow inside.
Dunham managing to block the knees to the body from Ramon.
Dunham managing to block the knees to the body from Ramon.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ramon throws an elbow but misses.
Ramon tries to land a knee to the head but Dunham blocks with his arms.
Ramon lands a damaging elbow.
Ramon lands an elbow that stopped Dunham in his tracks for a moment.
Ramon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Dunham avoiding damage as Ramon throws knees to the body.
Ramon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ramon lands a damaging elbow.
Ramon missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham wants to break free but Ramon has control.
Dunham managing to block the knees to the body from Ramon.
Dunham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramon looking to slow down the pace here.
Ramon is breathing heavily.
Dunham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ramon lands an elbow that stopped Dunham in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Dunham's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramon.
Ramon misses with a knee strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dunham takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dunham tries to circle away but Ramon has him pinned against the cage.
Ramon trying to land knees to the body.
Ramon putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dunham in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ramon misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunham wants to break free but Ramon has control.
Ramon lands an elbow that stopped Dunham in his tracks for a moment.
Dunham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ramon lands an elbow inside.
Ramon lands a damaging elbow.
Dunham avoiding damage as Ramon throws knees to the body.
Ramon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ramon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunham's efforts to push away.
Stalling in the clinch from Ramon.
Dunham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dunham is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon is looking to control Dunham's arms but Dunham gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ramon has his back to the cage.
Dunham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramon has him pressed against the cage.
Ramon lands an elbow inside.
Ramon has Dunham pressed against the cage, preventing Dunham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dunham managing to block the knees to the body from Ramon.
Ramon misses with a knee strike.
Ramon trying to land knees to the body.
Ramon landing knees to the body.
Ramon lands an elbow inside.
Ramon missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ramon misses with a knee to the head.
Dunham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Knees to the body from Ramon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramon dominated that round.
That's time! Ramon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ramon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunham.
Ramon wants to clinch.
Dunham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ramon tries to clinch up.
Dunham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunham lands a nice hook to Ramon's body. Ramon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramon.
Ramon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Dunham is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon looking to throw knees to the head but Dunham is blocking nicely.
Ramon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramon tries to land knees in the clinch but Dunham avoids the damage to the body.
Ramon tries a knee to the head but Dunham blocks it.
Dunham tries to break the clinch but Ramon is controlling the position.
Ramon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ramon missing with knees to the body.
Dunham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramon misses with a knee strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dunham wants to get back to striking at distance but Ramon won't allow it.
Razor Ramon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ramon lands an elbow inside that Dunham shrugs off.
Dunham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dunham on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dunham looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramon lands a nice knee to the body.
Dunham is trying to force a seperation but Ramon has the dominant position.
Ramon misses with a knee to the head.
Ramon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Dunham 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramon.
Dunham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunham managing to block the knees to the body from Ramon.
Dunham managing to block the knees to the body from Ramon.
Ramon lands an elbow just above Dunham 's eye.
Ramon effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ramon connects with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dunham blocks it with crossed arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Ramon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dunham blocks an elbow strike from Ramon.
Ramon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dunham is trying to break the clinch but Ramon has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham is trying to push Ramon away but Ramon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunham working hard to break the clinch.
Ramon misses with a knee to the head.
Dunham managing to block the knees to the body from Ramon.
Ramon lands an elbow inside.
Dunham avoids the elbow strike from Ramon, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramon trying to land knees to the body.
Dunham blocks an elbow strike from Ramon.
Ramon throws an elbow that misses.
Dunham blocks an elbow strike from Ramon.
Ramon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dunham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Dunham has had enough of the clinch but Ramon keeps him there for the moment.
Ramon is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dunham is defending well for now.
Dunham wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dunham wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ramon has him pressed against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ramon pushes off an throws an elbow but Dunham leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dunham tries to break the clinch but Ramon is controlling the position.
Ramon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ramon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Razor Ramon dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ramon takes a swing at Dunham's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Ramon or perhaps it was just good defense by Dunham which made him look bad.
Dunham dips to his left and cracks Ramon with an uppercut!
Dunham jabs at Ramon's body.
Ramon fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunham.
Ramon avoids the body shot from Dunham.
Dunham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dunham checks a low kick from Ramon.
Ramon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ramon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramon moves in looking to clinch but Dunham pushes him off.
Dunham misses with a wild body shot.
Dunham circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dunham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Ramon doesn't seem bothered though.
Dunham fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dunham gets tackled into the cage by Ramon. Ramon maintains the clinch.
Dunham is trying to break the clinch but Ramon is controlling him.
Ramon prevents Dunham from breaking the clinch.
Dunham managing to block the knees to the body from Ramon.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ramon takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ramon unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Ramon.
Ramon landing knees to the head.
Ramon lands a good knee to the midsection. Dunham won't want to take too many of those.
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!
Ramon landing knees to the body.
Ramon lands a knee to the body.
Ramon trying to land knees to the body.
Ramon lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ramon lands a nice elbow.
Frank Dunham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dunham is trying to break the clinch but Ramon has him pressed against the cage.
Dunham blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ramon lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Ramon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dunham's efforts to push away.
Ramon just leaning against Dunham, taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ramon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramon stalling against the cage.
Dunham working hard to break the clinch.
Dunham avoiding damage as Ramon throws knees to the body.
Ramon misses with a knee strike.
Ramon keeps control of Dunham as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ramon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dunham's defenses.
Ramon throws an elbow that misses.
Ramon throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dunham has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ramon looking to throw knees to the head but Dunham is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dunham is trying to push Ramon away but Ramon has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Dunham is trying to break free.
Ramon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Ramon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunham can do to turn this around?
Ramon scores with a knee to the head.
Ramon looking to throw knees to the head but Dunham is blocking nicely.
Dunham is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ramon pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dunham tries to circle away but Ramon has him pinned against the cage.
Ramon stalling the fight.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dunham is trying to break the clinch but Ramon has him pressed against the cage.
Razor Ramon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ramon leaning against his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Razor Ramon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ramon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Razor Ramon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marion Polk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Captain Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Marion Polk has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marion Polk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Captain Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Johnson.
Johnson in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Johnson decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Polk lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
It looks like Captain Johnson has been cut.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Polk keeps control of Johnson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polk looking to stall.
Johnson pushes Polk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Polk.
Johnson missing with knees to the body.
Polk digs a right hand underneath Johnson's ribcage. Johnson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Johnson pulls Polk into guard.
Johnson looks gassed!
Polk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Polk wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Johnson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Polk trying to control the position.
Johnson gets to his feet. Polk looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson swats away the attempt to clinch by Polk.
Polk fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polk tries to clinch there but Johnson circles away.
Johnson shoots in and drives through. Polk sprawls well.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Johnson keeps the fight on the outside.
Polk wants to clinch.
Polk wants to clinch up but Johnson keeps it at a distance.
Polk swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Marion Polk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Marion Polk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Captain Johnson.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Marion Polk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Polk sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Polk misses with a double jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Polk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Polk is looking to clinch.
Polk fails with an attempt to clinch.
Polk looks to clinch
and Johnson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Polk looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Polk looking to control.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Polk keeps moving.
Polk wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets to his feet - Polk follows without any prompting.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Polk lands a really nice looking cross but Johnson seems unphased.
Polk lands a head shot.
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Polk circles away.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polk circles away quickly and effectively.
Polk moves in looking to clinch but Johnson pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Polk. No joy for Johnson on that attempt.
Polk tries to clinch up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Polk but Polk pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Polk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas! Johnson rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Polk finish him?!
Johnson is rocked!
Polk is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Polk shuts the power down on Johnson. Lights out, game over! Polk is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marion Polk!
Marion Polk really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Happy Pills logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brian Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler Craig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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143 lbs
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135 lbs
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Counter striker
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brian Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Craig!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands a glancing blow to the side of Craig's head.
Craig shoots in and gets a takedown into Williams's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Williams has a closed guard, preventing Craig from standing up.
Williams looking to control.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
Craig looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Craig throws a strike but Williams rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Williams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Williams is looking to work some ground and pound but Craig has wrist control.
Williams won't allow Craig to sweep him here.
Williams throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Craig works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Craig wants to sweep here but Williams controlling him for the moment.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Craig is controlling Williams's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Craig can do anything to dispel that myth.
Craig is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Craig seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Williams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Craig 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! Williams is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyler Craig!
Tyler Craig decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tony Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Mael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony Mael has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tony Goldman's chin.
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135 lbs
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25
140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Basic striking
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Goldman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Mael!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mael clinches.
Goldman pulls Mael into guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Mael throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Goldman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mael trying to control the position from guard on top but Goldman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goldman is on top in guard.
Mael trying to control the position.
Goldman stopping the sweep attempt from Mael.
Mael is trying to control the position but Goldman postures up.
Goldman trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
Goldman scoring with punches to the head and body.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mael is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mael looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Goldman puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Mael makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mael.
Mael wants to sweep but no luck.
Mael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goldman gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mael wants to sweep but no luck.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goldman throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldman sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mael's guard.
Goldman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mael defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goldman is trying to control. Mael wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mael is pressing down on Goldman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mael throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Goldman controls from within his opponent's guard.
Goldman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mael tries to get to full guard but Goldman has control of the leg.
Mael trying to hold on to Goldman's head to control him but Goldman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Goldman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mael keeps working.
Mael actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mael is defending against the submission attempts here by Goldman.
Goldman stalling away here and it's allowed Mael to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Mael keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
Goldman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goldman has managed to get both his arms back between Mael's legs - danger averted.
Mael wants to sweep here but Goldman controlling him for the moment.
Goldman wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
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.
Goldman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mael swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goldman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mael's head.
Mael utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goldman tries to free his leg and advance position but Mael is retaining full guard.
Goldman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mael keeping moving, preventing Goldman from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mael is on top in guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mael trying to control but Goldman is working from the bottom.
Goldman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Goldman 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.
Goldman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Mael was covering up waiting for the punch and Goldman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mael looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mael is looking for a triangle but Goldman pushes his legs off easily.
Mael is trying to keep Goldman in close.
Goldman passes into half guard.
Mael won't allow Goldman to pass to mount.
Goldman is keen to just control but Mael is a slippery customer.
Mael has hold of Goldman's hands but Goldman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Goldman is trying to work for a kimura but Mael is defending well.
Goldman takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman trying to control the action but Mael is working from the bottom.
Goldman lands strikes from half guard.
Mael is looking for a sweep. Goldman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goldman is pressing down on Mael's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mael is holding on for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Goldman in particular looking to stall.
Mael is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Goldman pulls his head out easily.
Mael regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goldman trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
Mael wants to hit a switch here but Goldman passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mael there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mael is looking to escape.
Goldman with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mael is trying desperately to improve position.
Goldman swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mael is now in Goldman's guard. A big mistake from Goldman there, giving up the dominant position!
Goldman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mael looking to pass the guard.
Goldman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mael trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mael showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Goldman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mael pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Goldman is keeping the position for now.
Goldman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mael doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mael manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mael looking to pass the guard.
Mael controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Goldman looking for a guillotine here but Mael defends easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman keeping moving, preventing Mael from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Goldman dominated that second round.
That's time! Goldman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Goldman misses with a body shot.
Mael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goldman was well out of range. Poor timing from Mael.
Goldman shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Goldman was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Goldman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Goldman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mael manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Mael has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goldman is working away from the top position though.
Goldman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mael has managed to free his arm - good work.
Mael is looking for a sweep. Goldman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mael works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mael lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Goldman!
Goldman is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Mael tries to control but Goldman wriggling away.
Mael controlling the position easily from mount.
Mael wants to control the pace but Goldman is squirming around nicely.
Goldman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Tony Goldman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mael in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Mael looking to control but Goldman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Goldman wants to control but Mael is having none of it.
Goldman is squirming around, avoiding Mael's attempts to control the action.
Goldman wants to hold on but Mael pushes him away.
Goldman is trying desperately to improve 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!
Mael sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is squirming around, avoiding Mael's attempts to control the action.
Mael controlling his opponent.
Anthony Mael has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Goldman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Mael!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mael is looking to escape.
Mael is trying desperately to improve position.
Mael takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Goldman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mael is looking to escape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mael can't escape the position.
Anthony Mael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mael swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Mael.
I think Goldman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Goldman!
Tony Goldman made sure to mention his sponsor, Happy Pills in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lincoln Burrows (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Staehlin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Burrows might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Sweet Child 'O Mine. 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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25
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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21
257 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lincoln Burrows!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Staehlin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Staehlin 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Burrows throws a big shot that misses.
Staehlin tries to clinch up but Burrows circles away and keeps his distance.
Staehlin lands a nice looking kick to the body. Burrows takes a step back to recover.
Burrows getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Chris Staehlin has been cut.
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!
Staehlin moves into range and clinches up with Burrows.
Staehlin can't get the takedown.
Staehlin is looking to control Burrows's arms but Burrows gets an underhook and turns him. Now Staehlin has his back to the cage.
Staehlin missing with knees to the body.
Staehlin prevents Burrows from breaking the clinch.
Staehlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Staehlin closes the distance and clinches up with Burrows, looking for a takedown. Staehlin pushes Burrows against the cage but Burrows circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burrows throws a hook but Staehlin avoids it easily.
Burrows throws a wild body kick that Staehlin sees coming a mile off.
Lincoln Burrows is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Burrows waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Staehlin.
Staehlin looks to land a combination but Burrows avoids it well.
Staehlin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burrows circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Staehlin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Burrows fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burrows is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Staehlin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Staehlin.
Burrows throws a right and a left that both miss.
Staehlin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Staehlin looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Staehlin blocks a head kick by Burrows.
Burrows swings for the body but Staehlin moves out of range.
Burrows checks the leg kick.
Staehlin with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Burrows to counter with a crisp jab.
Lincoln Burrows has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Staehlin.
Burrows throws a shot from downtown. Staehlin moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burrows fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Staehlin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Burrows throws the left hand but Staehlin avoids the punch easily.
Burrows scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Staehlin doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burrows misses with a looping left.
Staehlin throws the kick towards the body but Burrows avoids it.
Burrows connects with a solid leg kick.
Burrows misses with a wild body shot.
Burrows scores with a punch to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burrows missing with a left hand there. Staehlin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Staehlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrows drops Staehlin with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Staehlin looks back up at him and smiles so Burrows waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A big left from Burrows misses.
Burrows lands a body shot.
Staehlin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burrows.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burrows lands with a shot to the body.
Burrows throws a hook to the side of Staehlin's head but Staehlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lincoln Burrows dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Staehlin's cut.
That's time! Burrows's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Staehlin checks the leg kick.
Staehlin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Burrows drops Staehlin with a big left hand! Staehlin is injured, injured bad! Burrows jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lincoln Burrows!
Lincoln Burrows managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, iFight Fight Gear - All Stock $10, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Yon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Osmo Soininvaara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Soininvaara comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Allstar by Smashmouth kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Yon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Osmo Soininvaara!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soininvaara misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yon throws a head kick but Soininvaara moves out of range.
Soininvaara slips a jab from Yon.
Yon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Soininvaara.
Yon misses with a body shot.
Soininvaara slips under a jab.
Soininvaara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Soininvaara looks to land a right hand but Yon moved out of range.
Yon shoots for a double leg takedown but Soininvaara sprawls well. He's pushed Yon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yon slips under a jab from Soininvaara.
Yon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soininvaara.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yon. Soininvaara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Soininvaara slips a straight right by Yon.
Good exchange - Soininvaara coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soininvaara misses with a looping left.
Osmo Soininvaara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Soininvaara.
Yon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A slow jab from Yon misses its intended target.
Soininvaara lands a nice looking body shot.
Yon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Soininvaara.
Yon throws a leg kick that is checked
and Soininvaara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yon thuds his right hand into Soininvaara's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Yon throws an overhand right that lands on Soininvaara's shoulder, as Soininvaara tries to avoid the shot.
Yon misses with a looping right.
Yon takes a swing at Soininvaara's ribcage but misses.
Yon misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Soininvaara.
Soininvaara lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Soininvaara connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soininvaara pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Yon back to the cage. Soininvaara follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Yon is rocked!
Soininvaara lands with a good body shot.
Good shot there by Soininvaara.
Oh Yon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Soininvaara cracks Yon with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Yon falls to his knees and Soininvaara doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osmo Soininvaara!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Osmo Soininvaara waved his t-shirt featuring Unique Wear - All Items only $15's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimothy Mazor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Mazor's choice of entrance music: Enter Sandman By Metallica. 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 Jimothy Mazor was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimothy Mazor!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looks for a takedown but Mazor sprawls well.
Brown checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Mazor.
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Mazor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mazor is struggling to control the position.
Brown pulls guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mazor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mazor defends it easily.
Brown is looking to sinch up a triangle. Mazor throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Brown's body to avoid the submission. Brown has instead reached around Mazor's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Brown arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Brown!
Tony Brown retains his middleweight title!
In his post fight interview, Tony Brown started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alan Mael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Jos Ricci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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213 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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Mael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Jos Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jos Ricci looks to throw the jab but Mael is out of range.
Mael swings for the body but Jos Ricci moves out of range.
Mael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jos Ricci manages to avoid it.
Mael swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jos Ricci shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mael is pressing down on Jos Ricci's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Jos Ricci works over Mael with some ground and pound from guard.
Jos Ricci keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mael's head.
Jos Ricci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jos Ricci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jos Ricci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mael. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jos Ricci slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mael looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jos Ricci missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jos Ricci won't allow Mael to sweep him here.
Mael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mael working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci is in close to Mael's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jos Ricci controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mael keeping moving, preventing Jos Ricci from controlling successfully.
Jos Ricci scoring with some ground and pound.
Mael escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jos Ricci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jos Ricci connects with a couple of short punches.
Jos Ricci wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
Jos Ricci keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mael's head.
Jos Ricci must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jos Ricci stands up over Mael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jos Ricci landing some decent shots from guard.
Jos Ricci wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jos Ricci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mael is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jos Ricci has managed to get both his arms back between Mael's legs - danger averted.
Mael preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jos Ricci is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jos Ricci looking to pass the guard.
Jos Ricci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jos Ricci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mael looking for a sweep. Not yet Mael, not yet.
Mael is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jos Ricci defends well.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci won't allow Mael to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jos Ricci accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mael is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mael has momentary wrist control but Jos Ricci slips an elbow through the middle.
Mael looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jos Ricci lands a couple of digs.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci preventing the sweep.
Jos Ricci lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jos Ricci scoring with some ground and pound.
Mael trying to keep a closed guard but Jos Ricci is proving a slippery customer.
Jos Ricci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jos Ricci cracks Mael with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jos Ricci cracks Mael with a solid left hand.
Jos Ricci trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mael trying to strike off his back.
Jos Ricci trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
Jos Ricci preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jos Ricci wants to pass the guard but Mael is keeping the position.
Mael controls Jos Ricci momentarily but Jos Ricci frees himself.
Jos Ricci tries to free his leg and advance position but Mael is retaining full guard.
Jos Ricci is pushing down on Mael's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mael is fighting to maintain full guard but Jos Ricci has managed to sneak the leg through.
Jos Ricci wants to pass to mount but Mael is defending the position.
Mael looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mael is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jos Ricci is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mael doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jos Ricci.
Jos Ricci seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jos Ricci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mael shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jos Ricci manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Jos Ricci has control of Mael's left arm, preventing Mael from doing any damage.
Mael slips nicely into half guard.
Mael could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jos Ricci preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Mael seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jos Ricci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jos Ricci is trying to stand up here but Mael is controlling him well.
Mael wants to pass to mount but Jos Ricci is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jos Ricci can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jos Ricci pushes Mael off looking to stand but Mael dives back in and keeps control.
Mael wants to pass to mount but Jos Ricci is defending the position.
Mael throwing shots but Jos Ricci is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mael seems to be looking for submissions.
Jos Ricci is positioning himself well to prevent Mael advancing to mount.
Jos Ricci is staying active underneath Mael, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mael trying to mount his opponent but Jos Ricci defends it.
Jos Ricci is looking for a sweep. Mael is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jos Ricci gets back to full guard.
Jos Ricci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jos Ricci lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mael gets full guard.
Mael is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jos Ricci is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mael trying to control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jos Ricci controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jos Ricci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci scoring with some ground and pound.
Jos Ricci stands up over Mael, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mael wants to sweep but no luck.
Jos Ricci wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
Mael has momentary wrist control but Jos Ricci slips an elbow through the middle.
Jos Ricci stopping the sweep attempt from Mael.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mael punching to the body, from the bottom.
Jos Ricci distracts Mael with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Jos Ricci trying to control the position from guard on top but Mael is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jos Ricci controlling from the top position.
Mael 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.
Jos Ricci slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mael manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci is trying desperately to improve position.
Mael thowing shots but they're missing.
Jos Ricci really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jos Ricci gets back to half guard.
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!
Mael throwing shots but Jos Ricci is blocking nicely.
Jos Ricci won't allow Mael to pass to mount.
Jos Ricci is trying to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mael wants to free his trapped foot but Jos Ricci is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jos Ricci wants to improve his position but Mael is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Jos Ricci showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jos Ricci decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jos Ricci not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jos Ricci working Mael over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mael manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jos Ricci wants to control from the top but Mael keeps moving.
Jos Ricci is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Jos Ricci got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mael has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jos Ricci has managed to get both his arms back between Mael's legs - danger averted.
Jos Ricci trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
Mael looking for a sweep. Not yet Mael, not yet.
Jos Ricci drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mael dives on top into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jos Ricci wants to stand up but Mael is controlling him.
Mael wants to control from the top but Jos Ricci keeps moving.
Jos Ricci takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mael throws a big elbow that misses.
Jos Ricci keeping full guard, as Mael tries to pass.
Mael passes Jos Ricci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Mael works his way into full mount!
Jos Ricci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jos Ricci is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jos Ricci is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jos Ricci defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mael.
Mael is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Jos Ricci can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Mael trying to control but Jos Ricci is having none of it.
Jos Ricci working to try and regain half guard.
Mael trying to control but Jos Ricci is having none of it.
Jos Ricci keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mael trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Jos Ricci tries to lock up and control but Mael gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mael has hold of Jos Ricci's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Jos Ricci manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Jos Ricci is wriggling around trying to escape.
Mael manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jos Ricci to take his back!
Mael is looking for the choke from the back position but Jos Ricci is controlling his hands well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mael is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jos Ricci knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jos Ricci for a finish.
Mael is trying to stick to Jos Ricci's back but Jos Ricci is turning into Mael. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Mael's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jos Ricci.
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!
Mael looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jos Ricci working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Carlos Jos Ricci has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mael looking for a sweep. Not yet Mael, not yet.
Jos Ricci landing some decent shots from guard.
Jos Ricci trying to control but Mael is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jos Ricci postures up and lands a big shot to Mael's brow.
Jos Ricci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alan Mael has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carlos Jos Ricci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Let's hope that Jos Ricci has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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 Alan Mael.
I think Jos Ricci 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Carlos Jos Ricci!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Carlos Jos Ricci waved his t-shirt featuring Unique Wear - All Items only $15's logo in front of the cameras.
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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