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FC Lost Legends IX PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lord Steel Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Esteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lord Steel Penn is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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167 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Steel Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Javier Esteban!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Penn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steel Penn counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steel Penn scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Esteban tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Steel Penn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Steel Penn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Esteban's knee momentarily.
Esteban throws a nice looking combination but Steel Penn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Esteban throws a looping overhand right but Steel Penn ducks down to avoid it.
Steel Penn closes the distance and pushes Esteban back into the ropes.
Esteban wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Esteban tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Steel Penn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steel Penn is looking to slow Esteban down with leg kicks.
Steel Penn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel Penn has closed the distance and engaged Esteban in a clinch.
Esteban wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Esteban on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Penn has taken the fight to the clinch.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steel Penn throws a leg kick which misses Esteban's front leg but catches the back leg as Esteban tries to avoid it.
Esteban throws an off balance right hand
and Steel Penn moves into the clinch.
Steel Penn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steel Penn instigates a clinch.
Steel Penn breaks from the clinch.
Esteban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Esteban throws a big shot that misses.
Steel Penn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Esteban moves in looking to clinch but Steel Penn pushes him off.
Steel Penn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Steel Penn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Penn scores with a jab to the body.
Esteban takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Penn clobbers Esteban with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Steel Penn clinches up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Esteban misses with a punch to the body.
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel Penn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steel Penn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steel Penn clinches.
Steel Penn manages to pull guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Steel Penn looking for a triangle here. Esteban is fighting it but it looks tight! Steel Penn pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Esteban is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Lord Steel Penn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Riordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sir Galahad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Riordan has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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195 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Riordan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sir Galahad!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riordan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Riordan lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Riordan won't allow Galahad to sweep him here.
Riordan lands a couple of elbows.
Riordan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Riordan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Riordan advances to half guard.
Riordan working Galahad over with strikes.
Galahad wants to control but Riordan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riordan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Galahad defend it? Riordan steps over the head and cranks it - Galahad is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Riordan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tommy Riordan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastien Chabal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Cormier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sebastien Chabal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daniel Cormier!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chabal rushes Cormier and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Cormier drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chabal gets underhooks to prevent Cormier's takedown attempt.
Cormier blocks the elbow strike.
A knee to the head by Chabal.
It looks like Daniel Cormier has been cut.
Chabal landing knees to the head.
Chabal connects with a nasty looking knee right to Cormier's face.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chabal pushes off an throws an elbow but Cormier leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Chabal lands a damaging elbow.
Cormier looks winded!
Chabal lands a knee to the head.
Chabal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The two fighters are battling for control here. Cormier trying to break out of Chabal's Thai clinch. Chabal unloads with a massive knee right up the middle that drops Cormier to the canvas! He's out cold! Wow, what a knee by Chabal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Sebastien Chabal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Fittz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Guerra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guerra comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Blink-182 - Heart's All Gone kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Markus Fittz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Guerra!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fittz misses with a double jab.
Guerra misses with a series of wild punches.
Fittz lands a nice looking body shot.
A nice combination there by Fittz.
It looks like Diego Guerra has been cut.
Guerra avoids the body shot from Fittz.
Fittz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fittz stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fittz wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guerra throws a series of punches but Fittz avoids them all with ease.
Guerra fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Guerra.
Guerra thows a left - swing and a miss!
Guerra throws a nice looking combination but Fittz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guerra shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fittz as he jumps to the side.
Markus Fittz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Diego Guerra.
Fittz moves into the clinch.
Fittz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Guerra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerra prevents Fittz from breaking the clinch.
Fittz pushes Guerra back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Fittz misses with a knee strike.
Fittz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fittz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fittz looks to land a combination but Guerra avoids it well.
Guerra has his takedown stuffed
and Fittz counters with a right hand to the body.
Guerra looks winded!
Guerra fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fittz avoids it really well and circles away.
Guerra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice cross by Fittz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fittz drops Guerra with a beautiful combination! Guerra stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fittz is looking for the KO!
Guerra is rocked!
Fittz fakes the body blow, causing Guerra to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Guerra goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Markus Fittz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Kubiak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Alvarez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tim Alvarez is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Michael Kubiak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kubiak ducks under a wild hook from Alvarez.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kubiak but Kubiak pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvarez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kubiak circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A clash of legs there as Kubiak blocks the low kick.
Alvarez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Michael Kubiak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Alvarez.
Kubiak lands a jab-cross combination.
Kubiak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kubiak rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Alvarez moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kubiak shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvarez but Alvarez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kubiak gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Alvarez throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a big right hand that misses.
Alvarez postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kubiak is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Alvarez, into his guard.
Kubiak postures up.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubiak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kubiak won't allow Alvarez to sweep him here.
Kubiak controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kubiak trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez has his foot on Kubiak's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kubiak works his way back into a safe position though.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Kubiak from controlling successfully.
Alvarez lands a decent shot there.
Kubiak not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kubiak prevents Alvarez from getting back to his feet.
Kubiak will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez strikes from his own guard.
Kubiak postures up.
Kubiak preventing the sweep.
Alvarez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Alvarez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Kubiak defends it easily.
Kubiak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kubiak has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Kubiak defends it easily.
Kubiak trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kubiak looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kubiak preventing the sweep.
Kubiak got a little sloppy there for a moment and Alvarez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kubiak has managed to get both his arms back between Alvarez's legs - danger averted.
Alvarez working for a triangle but Kubiak defends it easily.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Alvarez trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Alvarez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kubiak can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Alvarez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kubiak trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kubiak 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.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kubiak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kubiak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kubiak wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Alvarez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kubiak doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kubiak manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alvarez doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Alvarez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kubiak gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kubiak trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez controls Kubiak momentarily but Kubiak frees himself.
Kubiak stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kubiak trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Alvarez there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alvarez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kubiak is breathing heavily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Alvarez wants to pass the guard but Kubiak is defending well.
Alvarez not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Alvarez winds up and cracks Kubiak with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kubiak is staying active underneath Alvarez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kubiak is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tim Alvarez!
A victorious Tim Alvarez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Belcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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172 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenji Ling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alan Belcher!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Belcher is trying to defend but Ling finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ling seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Belcher is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kenji Ling!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Severino Bernardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Madison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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183 lbs
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174 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severino Bernardo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Madison!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madison misses with a takedown
and Bernardo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Madison wants to control but Bernardo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Madison has hold of Bernardo's hands but Bernardo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bernardo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bernardo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Madison defending well though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bernardo lands strikes from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Madison is not content to let Bernardo control the position.
Bernardo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madison's head.
Madison is looking to control Bernardo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madison avoid being mounted?
Madison moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bernardo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bernardo throwing strikes from guard but Madison blocks nicely.
Bernardo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bernardo throws a strike but Madison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Bernardo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Madison trying to control here.
Bernardo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Madison tries to roll over but Bernardo keeps him under control.
Bernardo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madison's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is thwarting Madison's attempts to control the position.
Bernardo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Madison avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bernardo.
Bernardo is looking to stall here but Madison recovers full guard.
Madison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Madison is trying to control the position but Bernardo postures up.
Madison is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Madison manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bernardo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madison throws a big elbow that misses.
Bernardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bernardo pulls Madison in to control the position.
Bernardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernardo wants to stand and escape but Madison is having none of it.
Bernardo 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.
Madison trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernardo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Madison postures up and lands a big shot to Bernardo's brow.
Madison throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madison looking to pass the guard.
Bernardo wants to stand and escape but Madison is having none of it.
Bernardo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bernardo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bernardo tries to get out of the position.
Madison postures up and lands a big shot to Bernardo's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Madison throwing strikes but missing.
Madison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Madison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Madison stands up over Bernardo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bernardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bernardo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Madison is looking to work some ground and pound but Bernardo has wrist control.
Madison throwing strikes but missing.
Madison won't allow Bernardo to get back to his feet.
Madison lands a couple of digs.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo trying to keep a closed guard but Madison is proving a slippery customer.
Madison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madison won't allow Bernardo to sweep him here.
Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Madison prevents Bernardo from getting back to his feet.
Bernardo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Madison manages to get himself to full guard.
Madison trying to keep a closed guard but Bernardo is proving a slippery customer.
Bernardo with a nice head shot there.
Madison trying to keep a closed guard but Bernardo is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernardo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Madison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Madison 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.
Madison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bernardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernardo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo is in close to Madison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Madison is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bernardo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Madison works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Madison is trying to control the position but Bernardo postures up.
Madison has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Madison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernardo throws a big right hand that misses.
Bernardo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bernardo won't allow Madison to sweep him here.
Bernardo throws an elbow that misses. Madison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bernardo's guard. Nice move by Madison!
Bernardo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Madison with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bernardo is pulling down on Madison's head to control his posture.
Madison won't allow Bernardo to sweep him here.
Madison slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Madison lands a few punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bernardo wants to get back to his feet.
Madison tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Madison looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Bernardo is avoiding damage well.
Bernardo wants to control but Madison postures up.
Madison in side control lands a decent elbow.
Madison prevents Bernardo from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo wants to control but Madison postures up.
Madison throws an elbow but Bernardo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bernardo is looking for a sweep.
Madison in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Madison works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Sloppy strikes there by Madison.
Bernardo is working to avoid the ground and pound but Madison connects with a decent elbow.
Bernardo is rocked!
Bernardo wants to control but Madison postures up.
Madison thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Madison misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Bernardo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Madison throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Madison trying to control from half guard but Bernardo is working away.
Bernardo manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Madison will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. 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.
Bernardo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Madison sneaks back into half guard.
Madison gets back to full guard.
Bernardo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bernardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Madison utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Madison looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bernardo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bernardo wants to control from the top but Madison keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Madison is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bernardo with a nice head shot there.
Madison controls Bernardo momentarily but Bernardo frees himself.
Madison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernardo is one step ahead there.
Bernardo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo postures up in Madison's guard and throws a big left but Madison blocks it.
Bernardo won't allow Madison to sweep him here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Madison working a defensive guard here.
Bernardo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Bernardo throws an elbow that misses. Madison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bernardo's guard. Nice move by Madison!
Bernardo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Madison drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Madison jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo pulls Madison in to control the position.
Bernardo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Madison postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Madison looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bernardo holds on and takes a little breather.
Madison is looking to work some ground and pound but Bernardo has wrist control.
Bernardo manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Bernardo with good strikes from the mount here!
Bernardo unloads with some shots from mount but Madison bucks and avoids them well.
Madison wants to control but Bernardo is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bernardo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bernardo thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Bernardo landing strikes from the mount.
Madison is bucking up trying to escape but Bernardo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bernardo lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Madison regains half guard.
Madison is breathing heavily.
Bernardo wants to take a breather but Madison is having none of it.
Bernardo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Madison's head.
Bernardo throwing shots but Madison is blocking nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bernardo with the ground and pound but Madison uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Bernardo is in close to Madison's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bernardo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Madison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bernardo postures up in Madison's guard and throws a big left but Madison blocks it.
Madison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernardo.
Bernardo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Madison looking to control.
Bernardo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Severino Bernardo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Madison working a defensive guard here.
Madison looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernardo is one step ahead there.
Bernardo has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bernardo throwing strikes but missing.
Madison working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bernardo.
Bernardo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bernardo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bernardo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Madison has control of Bernardo's left arm, preventing Bernardo from doing any damage.
Bernardo postures up in Madison's guard and throws a big left but Madison blocks it.
Bernardo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernardo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bernardo throws a strike but Madison rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Madison throwing strikes from guard but Bernardo blocks nicely.
Madison throwing strikes from guard but Bernardo blocks nicely.
Madison postures up and lands a big shot to Bernardo's brow.
Bernardo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Madison's guard.
Bernardo trying to control the position from guard on top but Madison is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bernardo throws an elbow that misses. Madison uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bernardo's guard. Nice move by Madison!
Bernardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bernardo wants to sweep but no luck.
Bernardo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Madison pushing down on Bernardo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Madison seems to be working for a kimura but Bernardo defends the submission attempt.
Bernardo taking some punishment here, with Madison in his half guard.
Madison stops Bernardo from getting back to his feet.
Bernardo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Madison.
Bernardo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bernardo.
Madison throws a big right hand that misses.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Madison trying to control the position from guard on top but Bernardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Madison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Madison throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bernardo 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.
Madison tries to free his leg and advance position but Bernardo is retaining full guard.
Bernardo pulls Madison in close to prevent any damage.
Bernardo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Madison is one step ahead there.
Madison is looking to work some ground and pound but Bernardo has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bernardo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Madison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bernardo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Severino Bernardo showed his dominance in that final round.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Severino Bernardo!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Severino Bernardo!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Severino Bernardo!
Severino Bernardo wins by unanimous decision!
Severino Bernardo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Damnfield clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kid Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gawain Lot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lot has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kid Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gawain Lot!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lot closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kong's guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lot.
Lot trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kong escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lot scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lot missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lot trying to control the position from guard on top but Kong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lot might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kong haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lot trying to control but Kong is working from the bottom.
Lot throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kong pulls Lot in to control the position.
Lot postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lot, into his guard.
Lot pulls Kong in close to prevent any damage.
Lot wants to improve his position but instead Kong has moved into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lot trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Lot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lot is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong trying to control from half guard but Lot is working away.
Kong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lot gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lot has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kong has managed to get both his arms back between Lot's legs - danger averted.
Kong is looking to work some ground and pound but Lot has wrist control.
Lot working a defensive guard here.
Kong trying to control but Lot is working from the bottom.
Kong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lot can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kong passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lot keeps working.
Lot takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Kong is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lot is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lot is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kong wants to control but Lot is keeping him busy.
Lot can't do much from the bottom here.
Kong trying to control the position but Lot is working away.
Lot is looking for a sweep.
Lot is not content to let Kong control the position.
Kong lands an elbow.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot is trying to get back to half guard.
Lot avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Kong.
Kong postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Lot holding on.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lot regains half guard.
Kong throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
Lot trying to control from the bottom.
Lot is not content to let Kong control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lot manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kong passes Lot's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lot is looking for a sweep. Kong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong is looking to take a break and control but Lot is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kong stands up over Lot, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kong trying to control the position from guard on top but Lot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kong content to stall in guard here.
Lot 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.
Lot is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kong gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lot not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kid Kong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Lot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kong shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lot just misses with a punch to the body.
Kong avoids the body shot from Lot.
Lot misses the shot to the body.
Lot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kong moves away.
Horrible takedown by Lot or perhaps it was just good defense by Kong which made him look bad.
Lot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lot drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lot cracks Kong with a big right hand but Kong just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Lot grinds an elbow into Kong's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong wants to control but Lot postures up.
Sloppy strikes there by Lot.
Gawain Lot has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lot fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Kong is looking to regain half guard here but Lot keeps moving and retains side control.
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Lot taking a breather here.
Lot wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kong keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Lot working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lot working the ground and pound but Kong is defending the strikes.
Kong defending against the ground and pound.
Kong sneaks back into half guard.
Lot thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lot looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lot pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kong is refusing to be controlled, as Lot sits in half guard.
Kong taking some punishment here, with Lot in his half guard.
Kong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lot pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Lot there.
Kong manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lot cracks Kong with a solid left hand.
Kong working a defensive guard here.
Kong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lot postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kong is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lot is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kong pulls Lot in to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kong is on top in guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lot looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kong passes into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lot trying to hold on to Kong's head to control him but Kong postures up.
Lot keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Lot is trying to maintain the position but Kong is very close to passing his half guard.
Kong wants to control but Lot is keeping him busy.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Gawain Lot.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lot misses with a straight left.
Lot just misses with a punch to the body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kong is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Lot's shoulder, as Lot tries to avoid the shot.
Kong swings for the body but Lot moves out of range.
Kong is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lot.
Lot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Lot.
Kong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lot misses with a straight right.
Kong throws an overhand right that lands on Lot's shoulder, as Lot tries to avoid the shot.
Lot smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lot looks to land a left hand but Kong moved out of range nicely.
Lot shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kong's guard.
Lot got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kong has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lot has managed to get both his arms back between Kong's legs - danger averted.
Kong wants to sweep here but Lot controlling him for the moment.
Lot looking to sit in guard and control but Kong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kong throwing strikes from guard but Lot blocks nicely.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lot working a defensive guard here.
Lot wants to sweep here but Kong controlling him for the moment.
Kong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lot is keeping the position for now.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kong with a nice head shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gawain Lot 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!
Lot misses with a wild body shot.
Gawain Lot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A combination from Lot does no damage.
Kong throws a hook but Lot avoids it easily.
Lot checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lot misses with a few strikes there.
Lot throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kong misses with a wild body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lot.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Lot counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lot.
Lot is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lot passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kong wants to control but Lot postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Lot creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kong sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Kong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lot wants to control but Kong is keeping him busy.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Lot in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Kong is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lot is trying to control the action in half guard but Kong is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lot moves nicely into side control.
Lot lands a nice forearm strike.
Lot working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kong is trying to improve his position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lot working the ground and pound.
Lot throws an elbow but Kong slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lot tries to advance to mount but can't.
The ground and pound from Lot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lot controlling the position.
Kong is trying to control Lot's posture but Lot avoids it.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face as Lot controls the position.
Lot working the ground and pound but Kong is defending the strikes.
Kong is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Lot seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Lot trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lot connects with a decent elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kong is looking to regain half guard here but Lot keeps moving and retains side control.
Lot trying to control the action but Kong is working from the bottom.
Kong avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lot.
Kong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lot working away.
Kong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lot connects with a decent elbow.
Kong dodges the ground and pound from Lot.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Kong is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lot connects with a decent elbow.
Lot landing strikes.
Lot lands a decent elbow from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lot is trying to ground and pound but Kong uses the momentary lack of control by Lot to regain half guard.
Lot looks to land a strike but Kong avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lot throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lot wants to pass the guard but Kong is keeping the position.
Lot connects with a couple of short punches.
Kid Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lot throws a big right hand that misses.
Kong being controlled here, momentarily.
Lot postures up.
Kong is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lot does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kong working over Lot with some ground and pound. Lot looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands strikes from half guard.
Lot wants to improve his position but Kong is controlling well.
Lot blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kong.
Kong is thwarting Lot's attempts to control the position.
Kong is trying to control. Lot wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kong is thwarting Lot's attempts to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lot is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kong pulls his head out easily.
Lot looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kong working the head and body with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lot is trying to get back to full guard.
Lot looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gawain Lot comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lot 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Gawain Lot!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Gawain Lot!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Gawain Lot!
Gawain Lot wins by unanimous decision! Gawain Lot retains his welterweight title!
Gawain Lot really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pirates Powder logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Echart Tolle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bedivere Vita Cadoc (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vita Cadoc has chosen Game of Thrones as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ White Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Echart Tolle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bedivere Vita Cadoc!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vita Cadoc tests Tolle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vita Cadoc misses the jab.
Vita Cadoc misses with a lunging right hand
and Tolle counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Vita Cadoc's guard now.
Tolle throwing strikes from guard but Vita Cadoc blocks nicely.
Tolle is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tolle wants to control from the top but Vita Cadoc keeps moving.
Tolle controlling from the top position.
Vita Cadoc looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tolle is one step ahead there.
Tolle keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vita Cadoc's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tolle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vita Cadoc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vita Cadoc wants to sweep here but Tolle controlling him for the moment.
Vita Cadoc really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tolle. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vita Cadoc trying to control the position.
Vita Cadoc avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tolle loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tolle postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tolle wants to control from the top but Vita Cadoc keeps moving.
Tolle slips nicely into half guard.
Tolle throwing shots but Vita Cadoc is blocking nicely.
Tolle perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vita Cadoc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vita Cadoc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tolle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tolle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tolle seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vita Cadoc is trying to control but can't.
Tolle missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vita Cadoc wants to get back to full guard but Tolle has passed into side control.
Tolle cracks Vita Cadoc with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tolle working the ground and pound from side control.
Tolle in side control, throwing shots but Vita Cadoc defends.
Vita Cadoc on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Tolle working the ground and pound.
Vita Cadoc wants to control but Tolle postures up.
Tolle has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tolle tries to score with some ground and pound. Vita Cadoc controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tolle working the head and body with strikes.
Vita Cadoc is trying to escape the position but Tolle is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tolle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tolle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tolle tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vita Cadoc taking a bit of punishment here - Tolle scoring with strikes.
Tolle looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Vita Cadoc is avoiding damage well.
Tolle is working to tighten is grip on Vita Cadoc's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Vita Cadoc has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tolle is really squeezing tight and eventually Vita Cadoc passes out! Tolle breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Echart Tolle!
Echart Tolle decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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