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RDFC 5: Sangre vs Brah PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Andersen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Esdrubal Caradeorinol (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caradeorinol has chosen http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I4Far7J-cb8 as his entrance music. Esdrubal Caradeorinol struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 147.2lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Jacob Andersen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jacob Andersen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Esdrubal Caradeorinol!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Caradeorinol shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Caradeorinol showed some decent athleticism there.
Andersen keeping control of the position.
Caradeorinol prevents Andersen from improving his position.
Caradeorinol thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Caradeorinol in particular looking to stall.
Andersen is concentrating on defense, preventing Caradeorinol from advancing position.
Andersen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Caradeorinol gets a takedown into half guard.
Andersen has his hands clasped together around Caradeorinol's back. He's all about the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen is trying to control but can't.
Andersen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Caradeorinol is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Caradeorinol performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andersen keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Andersen just wasn't active enough.
Andersen shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Caradeorinol counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Andersen's guard now.
Andersen has Caradeorinol pulled in close to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andersen keeping moving, preventing Caradeorinol from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick by Caradeorinol misses
and Andersen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Caradeorinol won't be happy with that.
Andersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Caradeorinol tries to improve position but can't.
Andersen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Andersen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Caradeorinol is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Caradeorinol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Andersen swings around for an armbar but Caradeorinol sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Andersen's guard.
Andersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Caradeorinol's guard.
Caradeorinol looking for subs off his back but Andersen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Caradeorinol is looking to improve his position.
Andersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Caradeorinol doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Andersen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Caradeorinol is defending against the submission attempts here by Andersen.
Caradeorinol keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caradeorinol wants to control but Andersen is keeping busy.
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 Jacob Andersen will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Caradeorinol is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Andersen's half guard.
Andersen is looking to control Caradeorinol's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andersen avoid being mounted?
Andersen has his hands clasped together around Caradeorinol's back. He's all about the action.
Andersen's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Caradeorinol seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Andersen is trying to maintain the position but Caradeorinol is very close to passing his half guard.
Jacob Andersen has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Caradeorinol gets the takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andersen wants to control but Caradeorinol postures up.
Andersen is not content to let Caradeorinol control the position.
Andersen is looking for a sweep.
Andersen trying to remain calm as Caradeorinol controls from the top position.
Caradeorinol working away.
Caradeorinol creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Andersen sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Caradeorinol working away.
Andersen is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Andersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Caradeorinol's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is positioning himself well to prevent Caradeorinol advancing to mount.
Andersen trying to control but Caradeorinol postures up.
Andersen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Caradeorinol missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Andersen has his hands clasped together around Caradeorinol's back. He's all about the action.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andersen trying to hold on to Caradeorinol's head to control him but Caradeorinol postures up.
We're going to have a standup here because Jacob Andersen wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Andersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Caradeorinol scores with a spinning back kick!
Caradeorinol tries a head kick but it misses.
Caradeorinol throws a combination. Andersen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Andersen is rocked!
It looks like Jacob Andersen has been cut.
Caradeorinol gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oh Andersen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Caradeorinol breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Caradeorinol shoots in for a takedown but Andersen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Caradeorinol is breathing heavily.
Caradeorinol scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Caradeorinol fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andersen to the ground. Caradeorinol is now in Andersen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andersen trying to control the position.
Andersen pulls Caradeorinol in close to his closed guard and prevents Caradeorinol from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Caradeorinol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Andersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Andersen wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Andersen seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Andersen just wasn't active enough.
Caradeorinol stuffs the takedown.
Andersen shoots in but Caradeorinol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andersen misses with a takedown attempt
and Caradeorinol counters with a big head kick but Andersen shrugs it off.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jacob Andersen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Caradeorinol closes the distance and pushes Andersen back into the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Andersen is trying to pull guard but Caradeorinol has him pressed against the cage.
Caradeorinol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Esdrubal Caradeorinol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacob Andersen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Caradeorinol shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Andersen trying to control but Caradeorinol postures up.
Caradeorinol wants to pass to mount but Andersen is defending the position.
Caradeorinol wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andersen is holding on to half guard well.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Caradeorinol closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Caradeorinol gets control of Andersen's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caradeorinol will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Caradeorinol throws his legs up looking for a submission but Andersen uses it to pass to side control.
Caradeorinol takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Andersen looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andersen is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Caradeorinol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Andersen goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Caradeorinol has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Andersen but great work by Caradeorinol.
Andersen struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Andersen is looking to regain half guard here but Caradeorinol keeps moving and retains side control.
Caradeorinol working away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Caradeorinol wants to control but Andersen is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Who's going to make the next move?
Andersen taking a bit of punishment here - Caradeorinol scoring with strikes.
Andersen taking punishment in the form of punches.
Andersen struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andersen tries to improve position but can't.
Caradeorinol wants to stand but Andersen has his arm trapped.
Caradeorinol is looking to take a break and control but Andersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Caradeorinol working away.
Caradeorinol cracks Andersen with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Andersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Andersen is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Caradeorinol is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Andersen has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andersen keeps Caradeorinol under control for a moment.
Caradeorinol working away.
Caradeorinol wants to stand but Andersen is controlling his arm.
Jacob Andersen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Andersen is trying to control Caradeorinol's posture but Caradeorinol avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Jacob Andersen just wasn't active enough.
Caradeorinol is looking to clinch.
Caradeorinol scores with the left hand. Andersen knows he should have avoided that one.
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 Jacob Andersen.
I think Andersen 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jacob Andersen!
A very excited looking Jacob Andersen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John McEnnedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Sykes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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160 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John McEnnedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Sykes!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McEnnedy throws out a loose jab but Sykes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sykes closes the distance and clinches.
McEnnedy is looking for a takedown.
McEnnedy tries to land knees in the clinch but Sykes avoids the damage to the body.
Sykes takes an elbow to the temple.
McEnnedy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sykes's efforts to push away.
McEnnedy lands an elbow just above Sykes 's eye.
Sykes is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McEnnedy to keep the fight standing.
McEnnedy managing to block the knees to the body from Sykes.
Sykes is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Sykes ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sykes no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
McEnnedy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sykes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykes working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McEnnedy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McEnnedy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McEnnedy wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes looking to control.
McEnnedy wants to control from the top but Sykes keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John McEnnedy.
Sykes drives through and clinches with McEnnedy against the cage.
Sykes is trying to force a seperation but McEnnedy has the dominant position.
Sykes avoids a wild elbow strike from McEnnedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McEnnedy has him pressed against the cage.
Sykes takes an elbow to the temple.
McEnnedy pushes off an throws an elbow but Sykes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Sykes just leaning against McEnnedy, taking a breather.
McEnnedy lands an elbow inside.
Sykes goes for a takedown in the clinch but McEnnedy prevents it.
John McEnnedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sykes.
Sykes managing to block the knees to the body from McEnnedy.
Sykes takes an elbow to the temple.
McEnnedy lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from McEnnedy.
McEnnedy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sykes managing to block the knees to the body from McEnnedy.
McEnnedy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sykes is defending well for now.
McEnnedy lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sykes stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McEnnedy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sykes looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from McEnnedy.
It looks like Mike Sykes has been cut.
Sykes wants to get back to striking at distance but McEnnedy won't allow it.
McEnnedy lands a damaging elbow.
Sykes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McEnnedy smiles and moves away.
McEnnedy misses with a low kick as Sykes jumps back.
John McEnnedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McEnnedy wants to clinch up but Sykes keeps it at a distance.
Nice jab there from McEnnedy.
McEnnedy shoots in looking for a takedown. Sykes tries to sprawl out of it but McEnnedy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sykes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McEnnedy misses with a straight left.
McEnnedy wants to clinch.
Sykes darts in and clinches McEnnedy up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from McEnnedy.
Sykes takes an elbow to the temple.
Sykes is trying to trip McEnnedy. He has hold of a leg but McEnnedy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sykes persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sykes tries to free his leg and advance position but McEnnedy is retaining full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sykes trying to control the position from guard on top but McEnnedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Sykes wants to stand but McEnnedy is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sykes stands up from McEnnedy's guard - Sykes perhaps looking for a knockout.
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 John McEnnedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Sykes's cut.
That's time! McEnnedy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sykes moves into range and clinches up with McEnnedy.
McEnnedy pushes off an throws an elbow but Sykes leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McEnnedy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McEnnedy lands an elbow inside.
McEnnedy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McEnnedy creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McEnnedy lands a damaging elbow.
McEnnedy looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Sykes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McEnnedy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Sykes managing to block the knees to the body from McEnnedy.
McEnnedy lands an elbow that stopped Sykes in his tracks for a moment.
Sykes has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed McEnnedy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McEnnedy is in bad spot here.
Sykes is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McEnnedy trying to control but not successfully.
McEnnedy tries to roll but Sykes sticks to his back.
Sykes is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
McEnnedy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Sykes.
Sykes is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Sykes gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Sykes gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Sykes apologises and we restart here on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sykes scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
McEnnedy lands the left hand.
McEnnedy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McEnnedy swings for the body but Sykes moves out of range.
McEnnedy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sykes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McEnnedy is fending him off so far but Sykes persists. Nope, McEnnedy circles away and we're back to standing.
McEnnedy tries to clinch up but Sykes circles away and keeps his distance.
Sykes shoots in looking for a takedown but McEnnedy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sykes's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
John McEnnedy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Sykes.
No joy there for McEnnedy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Good exchange - McEnnedy coming out on top.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sykes is defended easily by McEnnedy.
Sykes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sykes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sykes gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McEnnedy lands a nice elbow.
McEnnedy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sykes.
Sykes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. McEnnedy smiles and moves away.
Sykes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sykes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McEnnedy.
McEnnedy tries to clinch but Sykes is having none of it.
McEnnedy is looking to clinch but Sykes is avoiding it.
McEnnedy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Good standup being displayed there by McEnnedy as he connects with a hook.
McEnnedy tries to clinch there but Sykes circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Sykes. No joy for McEnnedy on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Sykes as McEnnedy shoots in.
McEnnedy misses with an uppercut.
Sykes slips a jab from McEnnedy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McEnnedy tries to clinch up
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McEnnedy is trying to control Sykes's posture but Sykes avoids it.
Sykes postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
McEnnedy prevents Sykes from moving into mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sykes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. McEnnedy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McEnnedy is looking for a sweep.
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 John McEnnedy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mike Sykes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
McEnnedy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Sykes tries to avoid it but McEnnedy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Sykes to the ground. Sykes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McEnnedy misses with a wild body shot.
McEnnedy misses with a double jab.
A combination from McEnnedy does no damage.
McEnnedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sykes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
McEnnedy punishes Sykes's body with a nice straight punch.
McEnnedy lands with a hook. Sykes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A big right from McEnnedy misses.
Sykes tries a head kick but it misses.
Sykes misses with a kick to the body.
Mike Sykes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McEnnedy cracks Sykes with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McEnnedy looks to score with a jab to the body but Sykes is just out of range.
McEnnedy misses with a two punch combination.
McEnnedy swings for the body but Sykes moves out of range.
Sykes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McEnnedy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McEnnedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Sykes counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sykes trying to control the position but McEnnedy is working away.
McEnnedy is being controlled here.
Sykes tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Sykes has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sykes working the ground and pound but McEnnedy is defending the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McEnnedy is not content to let Sykes control the position.
Sykes throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McEnnedy is not content to let Sykes control the position.
Sykes tries for a kimura but McEnnedy is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sykes tries to stand but McEnnedy controls the position and pulls Sykes into his guard.
Sykes trying to control the position from guard on top but McEnnedy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sykes looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McEnnedy looking to control.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Sykes looks to land a right hand but McEnnedy moved out of range.
McEnnedy misses with a left hand
and Sykes counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sykes.
Sykes avoids a wild elbow strike from McEnnedy.
McEnnedy is trying to maintain a safe position but Sykes gets an underhook and turns McEnnedy into the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McEnnedy throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McEnnedy lands a damaging elbow.
Mike Sykes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John McEnnedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McEnnedy lands a nice elbow.
Sykes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Sykes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McEnnedy 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... John McEnnedy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jared Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Simpkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jared Hart has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jared Hart!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam Simpkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpkins lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hart takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oooooh!!! Simpkins has knocked Hart down with a huge combo! Simpkins steps away and waves a wobbly Hart back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hart is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpkins misses with a double jab
and Hart counters with a three punch combo that has Simpkins backing up. Simpkins nods at Hart to acknowledge the strikes.
Oh Hart is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Adam Simpkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simpkins tests Hart's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick there by Simpkins.
Simpkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hart seems to have got his legs back now.
Simpkins throws a right and a left that Hart avoids nicely.
Simpkins feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Hart crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Adam Simpkins!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Patryk Jaworski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Box (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patryk Jaworski has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Patryk Jaworski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Box!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Box fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jaworski to the ground. Box is now in Jaworski's guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jaworski throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Jaworski scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jaworski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Box looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Box avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Jaworski.
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!
Jaworski tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Jaworski decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jaworski keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jaworski stuffs the takedown.
Patryk Jaworski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Box.
Box with a poor takedown
and Jaworski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jaworski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaworski gets to his feet - Box follows without any prompting.
Jaworski decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Box actively working from the bottom here.
Box looks winded!
Jaworski stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Box misses with a takedown attempt
and Jaworski counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jaworski.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaworski tries to stand but Box is controlling from the bottom.
Jaworski scoring with punches to the head and body.
Box wants to sweep here but Jaworski controlling him for the moment.
Jaworski gets to his feet - Box follows without any prompting.
Box looks for a takedown but Jaworski sprawls well.
Box misses with a takedown
and Jaworski counters with a shoot takedown. Box fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaworski sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jaworski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Box shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
so Jaworski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jaworski stands up from Box's guard - Jaworski perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Box seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Box gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jaworski to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Box throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Jaworski gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaworski shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Box napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jaworski decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Box shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaworski tries to sprawl out of it but Box keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaworski manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jaworski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Box!
Jaworski controls the position from side control.
Box gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaworski moves into full mount! Box won't be happy about that!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Box working to try and regain half guard.
Jaworski stands up from mount. Strange move.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Box enables Jaworski to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Box manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jaworski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Box is proving hard to escape from.
Box working for a triangle but Jaworski defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Box has an active guard here but Jaworski has managed to pass into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patryk Jaworski dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jaworski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Box's guard.
Jaworski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Box can do to turn this around?
Box looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Jaworski is defending well. Box quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Jaworski has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Box celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Box!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Cain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Take Home (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Take Home has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Cain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Take Home!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cain defends it nicely.
Home fails with the takedown
enabling Cain to counter with a crisp jab.
Cain cracks Home with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Home misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dallas Cain has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Take Home.
Home takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Left hook, right uppercut from Cain.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cain. Cain obviously looking to wear him down.
Home doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Cain.
Home takes one to the side of the head.
Home is trying desperately to land a takedown but Cain is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Home.
Jab by Cain.
It looks like Take Home has been cut.
Cain is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Home shoots in looking for a takedown. Cain tries to sprawl out of it but Home keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cain manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cain slaps away a takedown attempt from Home, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Home looks winded!
Jab from Cain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cain lands a slapping body shot.
Cain lands a left and a right that send Home crashing to the mat, dazed. Cain thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Home is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
BOOM! Cain lands a beautiful left hook that drops Home. Home tries to recover but Cain is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Home lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Cain!
During a confident post fight interview, Dallas Cain thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between DJ Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gideao Tavares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tavares has chosen Die Die Die My Darling as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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213 lbs
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205 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, DJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gideao Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn tries to clinch there but Tavares circles away.
Penn wants to clinch up but Tavares keeps it at a distance.
Tavares doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Penn counters by clinching up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Penn.
Tavares drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Penn scores with a shot to the side of Tavares's head.
Tavares gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tavares tries to pass the half guard into mount. Penn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tavares seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn is trying to stand back up but Tavares is controlling him
Tavares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penn sees it coming and defends easily.
Penn is looking to improve his position.
Tavares is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is not content to let Tavares control the position.
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Penn's head.
Penn tries to kick Tavares off but Tavares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Penn is breathing heavily.
Tavares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tavares seems to be looking for submissions.
Tavares prevents Penn from standing back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tavares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn pushes Tavares off looking to stand but Tavares dives back in and keeps control.
Tavares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Penn is looking to escape.
Tavares is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares seems to be working for a kimura but Penn defends the submission attempt.
Tavares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tavares trying to mount his opponent but Penn defends it.
Penn is trying to stand up here but Tavares is controlling him well.
Tavares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn tries to kick Tavares off but Tavares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to maintain the position but Tavares is very close to passing his half guard.
Penn won't allow Tavares to pass to mount.
Penn is trying to stand up here but Tavares is controlling him well.
Tavares wants to work for an arm triangle but Penn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tavares is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Penn controlling the position well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tavares stops Penn from getting back to his feet.
Tavares is trying to control the action in half guard but Penn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gideao Tavares dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Penn misses with a series of wild punches.
Gideao Tavares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavares fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Penn doesn't manage to clinch there - Tavares circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Penn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tavares closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tavares lands in his opponent's guard.
Penn wants to stand but Tavares is controlling the position.
Tavares wanted to stand there but Penn had control of the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tavares accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tavares slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Gideao Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tavares is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Penn is trying to escape and Tavares transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Penn is forced to tap! Nice work there by Tavares! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gideao Tavares!
A pretty intense looking Gideao Tavares took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timoteo Belo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benedict Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes has chosen Am I Demon by Danzig as his entrance music. Timoteo Belo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Benedict Holmes's chin.
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158 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Timoteo Belo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benedict Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belo throws a sloppy head kick and Holmes moves out of range easily.
Holmes clinches up with Belo and pushes him back against the cage.
Belo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Belo lands a takedown into guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Belo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Holmes is looking to stand up but Belo isn't so interested in that idea.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belo 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.
Belo wants to get up but he can't break Holmes's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Belo throwing strikes but missing.
Belo is stalling in the full guard.
Holmes is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belo throwing strikes but missing.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belo.
Belo landing with the ground and pound.
Belo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holmes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Holmes looking for a sweep. Not yet Holmes, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Belo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Belo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holmes trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Belo trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belo wants to stand and escape but instead Holmes has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belo wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Timoteo Belo wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Holmes has a takedown stuffed.
Belo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Belo dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
Holmes tries to bum rush Belo with a series of wild strikes but Belo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Holmes misses with a double jab
and Belo moves into the clinch.
Belo lands with a short shot to the head.
Belo has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Holmes regains guard immediately.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Belo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belo distracts Holmes with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Belo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Holmes works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Belo landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belo wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Holmes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belo throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
Belo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timoteo Belo 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.
Belo moves into the clinch.
Holmes pulls guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Holmes wants to get back to his feet but Belo passes into half guard.
Belo trying to control the action but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Belo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Belo working Holmes over with strikes.
Belo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Belo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Belo is trying to control the action in half guard but Holmes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belo is really struggling to control Holmes but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Belo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Holmes's head.
Holmes is staying active underneath Belo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We're going to have a standup here because Timoteo Belo wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Belo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Holmes wants to clinch but Belo slips to the side
letting Belo counter with a right hand.
Holmes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Belo is trying to drag Holmes to the mat but Holmes just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Belo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmes drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Belo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Belo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holmes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Belo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Holmes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Holmes is looking to clinch but Belo is avoiding it.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Belo circles away.
Benedict Holmes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holmes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Belo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Belo connects with a solid leg kick.
Belo misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Belo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Belo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Belo tests Holmes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Holmes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Holmes doesn't manage to clinch there - Belo circles away.
Belo pushes Holmes up against the cage in a clinch.
Belo wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Timoteo Belo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Belo tries to pull guard but Holmes won't allow it.
Belo wants a takedown but no success here.
Belo tries to land knees in the clinch but Holmes avoids the damage to the body.
Belo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Holmes is defending well for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belo throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Belo is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Holmes can't fight it off and eventually Belo manages to take the fight to the floor. Holmes looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Belo throwing strikes from guard but Holmes blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmes keeping full guard, as Belo tries to pass.
Holmes is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timoteo Belo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, 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.
Belo throws a head kick that misses.
Belo keeps the fight on the outside.
Holmes throws a combination that misses
letting Belo counter with a right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Belo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Belo.
Belo avoids a punch combination nicely.
Belo keeps the fight on the outside.
A slapping leg kick lands for Belo.
Holmes has his takedown stuffed
and Belo counters with a nice kick to the body.
Belo moves into range and clinches up with Holmes.
Belo lands a damaging elbow.
Holmes blocks the elbow strike.
Holmes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Belo manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holmes.
Belo fails with a takedown attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Belo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Belo swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmes.
Belo misses with a head kick.
Holmes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Belo's waist but Belo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Holmes off to one side.
Timoteo Belo is winning the standup battle so far.
Holmes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Belo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Belo throws a body punch but Holmes moves out of range.
Belo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Belo lands in his opponent's guard.
Holmes keeping moving, preventing Belo from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Belo stands up from Holmes's guard - Belo perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice body kick there by Belo.
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!
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmes wants to clinch.
Belo throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes misses with a combination
and Belo counters with a left and a right that stings Holmes.
Belo misses with a wild combination.
Belo gets a clinch.
Belo gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Holmes regains guard.
Timoteo Belo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Belo lands a couple of elbows.
Belo trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Belo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Belo trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Benedict Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Belo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Timoteo Belo has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Holmes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Belo counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Holmes.
Holmes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Holmes throws a nice looking combination but Belo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holmes. Belo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Timoteo Belo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Belo 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timoteo Belo!
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