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RDFC 6: Seamon vs NcDemomnd PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Parker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lome Tafa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matt Parker 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Parker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lome Tafa!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tafa swivels and escapes.
Tafa throws a series of punches but Parker avoids them all with ease.
Tafa misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Parker is defended easily by Tafa.
Parker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matt Parker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tafa looks to land a combination but Parker avoids it well.
Tafa works Parker's body with a nice hook.
Tafa misses with an uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Tafa. No joy for Parker on that attempt.
Parker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tafa.
Parker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tafa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Parker somewhat.
Tafa throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tafa throws a right and a left that Parker avoids nicely.
Tafa defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Parker.
Lome Tafa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker shoots in for a takedown but Tafa shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Parker is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tafa.
Tafa throws a right hand that Parker ducks under and follows up with a left that Parker also avoids with ease.
Parker fails to land the takedown.
Tafa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tafa misses with a few strikes there.
Tafa misses with a two punch combination.
Tafa lands a left and a right that send Parker crashing to the mat, dazed. Tafa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker shoots in and drives through. Tafa sprawls well.
Tafa lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Parker is looking to close the distance but Tafa sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Parker crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Parker is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Lome Tafa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirko Ledoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Blackman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kirko Ledoy has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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, Kirko Ledoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steve Blackman!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackman misses with a right hand
and Ledoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Steve Blackman has been cut.
Blackman attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Blackman has his takedown stuffed
and Ledoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ledoy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Blackman is rocked!
Ledoy misses with a looping right.
Blackman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Blackman is still on wobbly legs! Can Ledoy finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Ledoy does no damage.
Blackman seems to have recovered his senses.
Blackman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blackman shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blackman missing with a left hand there. Ledoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Blackman gets the takedown into side control.
Blackman wants to control but Ledoy is keeping him busy.
Ledoy tries to bench press Blackman off him but Blackman keeps the position.
Blackman is looking to take a break and control but Ledoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Blackman on the ground.
Ledoy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blackman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ledoy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Ledoy tries to bench press Blackman off him but Blackman keeps the position.
Blackman throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Blackman wants to control but Ledoy is keeping him busy.
Blackman has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ledoy tries to hold on but Blackman postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoy prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Blackman landing strikes from the mount and Ledoy is in trouble!
Ledoy is squirming around, avoiding Blackman's attempts to control the action.
Ledoy can't escape the position.
Blackman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blackman controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman lands a nice shot to the head.
Blackman controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blackman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blackman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
The referee warns Ledoy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blackman lands a big shot there that rocks Ledoy but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Blackman prevents Ledoy from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman controlling the pace for now.
Blackman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackman trying to control but Ledoy is having none of it.
Blackman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ledoy tries to lock up and control but Blackman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blackman trying to control but Ledoy is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Blackman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Blackman's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ledoy misses with a looping left.
Blackman will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ledoy lands with a straight right. Blackman didn't see that one coming.
Blackman shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ledoy eats them both and turns towards Blackman to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ledoy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ledoy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Blackman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ledoy checks it well.
Blackman blocks a jab.
Blackman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ledoy takes a swing at Blackman's ribcage but misses.
Blackman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ledoy.
Ledoy's corner calls for a 1-2. Ledoy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Donk. Ledoy catches Blackman right on the button with a cross.
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!
Blackman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ledoy circles away quickly and effectively.
Ledoy is looking to clinch.
Steve Blackman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ledoy connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoy lands a jab.
Ledoy thuds his right hand into Blackman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ledoy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ledoy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Blackman throws a lazy uppercut
and Ledoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ledoy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blackman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kirko Ledoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
An inside leg kick from Ledoy misses.
Ledoy misses with a straight right.
Ledoy throws a shot to the body.
Ledoy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ledoy leaves Blackman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A swing and a miss from Blackman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackman lands a jab to Ledoy's midsection.
Blackman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kirko Ledoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Blackman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ledoy misses the target.
A slow jab from Blackman misses its intended target.
Ledoy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ledoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackman fails with the takedown.
Blackman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kirko Ledoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ledoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ledoy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blackman.
Ledoy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blackman.
Ledoy tries to bum rush Blackman with a series of wild strikes but Blackman uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ledoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ledoy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Blackman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blackman slips under a jab from Ledoy.
Ledoy rushes Blackman and presses him up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackman lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Blackman.
Blackman just leaning against Ledoy, taking a breather.
Ledoy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blackman is keeping busy.
Blackman can't get the takedown.
Ledoy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Blackman is looking to control Ledoy's arms but Ledoy gets an underhook and turns him. Now Blackman has his back to the cage.
Ledoy blocking some punches.
Blackman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ledoy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman looking for a takedown.
Ledoy effectively controlling the action here.
Blackman tries to score a body lock takedown but Ledoy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Blackman tries to work over Ledoy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blackman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ledoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ledoy throws a combination. Blackman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Blackman throws a jab when Ledoy was well out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ledoy takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Blackman misses with a takedown attempt
and Ledoy counters with a nice uppercut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ledoy.
Kirko Ledoy is winning the standup battle so far.
Ledoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Jab by Blackman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirko Ledoy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Blackman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Blackman throws a shot from downtown. Ledoy moves away and avoids it.
Ledoy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blackman momentarily.
Ledoy throws a series of punches but Blackman avoids them all with ease.
Blackman blocks a head kick by Ledoy.
Blackman works Ledoy's body with a nice hook.
Blackman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ledoy.
Blackman throws a right hand that misses
and Ledoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ledoy moves out of range of the strikes.
Ledoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Blackman is just out of range.
Blackman throws a lazy uppercut
and Ledoy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackman trying to control the position here.
Ledoy trying to stand up but can't free himself from Blackman's guard.
Blackman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steve Blackman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ledoy manages to get himself to full guard.
Blackman trying to control but Ledoy is working from the bottom.
Ledoy throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Blackman passes Ledoy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Blackman is controlling the pace.
Ledoy is positioning himself well to prevent Blackman advancing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoy pushes Blackman off and gets back to his feet.
Blackman misses with a hook
and Ledoy counters with a right hand to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ledoy.
Blackman feints and then cracks Ledoy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ledoy down.
Ledoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackman manages to avoid it.
Blackman lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Blackman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blackman fails with a takedown attempt.
Ledoy ducks under a wild hook from Blackman.
Blackman shoots in for a takedown but Ledoy shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoy throws a head kick but Blackman moves out of range.
Ledoy drives through and clinches with Blackman against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ledoy.
Blackman wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Ledoy lands a shoulder strike.
Blackman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ledoy.
Blackman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ledoy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kirko Ledoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Blackman.
Blackman throws a punch but it's blocked by Ledoy.
Blackman drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ledoy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ledoy lands with an overhand left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackman looks to land a right hand but Ledoy moved out of range.
A combination from Ledoy does no damage.
Ledoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blackman manages to avoid it.
Ledoy throws the left hand but Blackman avoids the punch easily.
Ledoy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blackman.
Ledoy throws a front kick aimed at Blackman's knee but Blackman avoids it well.
A big right from Blackman misses.
Ledoy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ledoy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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!
Ledoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Decent striking displayed by Blackman there.
Jab from Blackman.
Ledoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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 Kirko Ledoy.
I think Ledoy 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirko Ledoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Squintz Palidoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makaweli Tavern (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Squintz Palidoris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makaweli Tavern!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palidoris lands a nice shot to the body.
Tavern shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Palidoris pinned against the cage. Palidoris gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Makaweli Tavern seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tavern tries for a takedown but Palidoris sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Palidoris cracks Tavern with a right hand to the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Palidoris.
Tavern drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tavern wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Palidoris, who protects the arm well.
Palidoris wants to get back to his feet but Tavern drags him back down.
Tavern is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Palidoris is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tavern tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tavern has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Palidoris knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavern on the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Palidoris is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Tavern is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavern looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tavern is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Palidoris knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tavern tries for a kimura but Palidoris is defending well.
Tavern swings around for an armbar but Palidoris sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tavern's guard.
Tavern keeping full guard, as Palidoris tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavern escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Palidoris gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tavern looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tavern is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palidoris defends well.
Tavern is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tavern keeping full guard, as Palidoris tries to pass.
Tavern looking for a guillotine here but Palidoris defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavern is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavern looking for a submission but Palidoris manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Tavern drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Palidoris manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tavern has Palidoris in his guard.
Tavern looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Palidoris trying to control the position from guard on top but Tavern is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tavern is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four 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!
Tavern is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Palidoris defends well.
Tavern looking for subs off his back but Palidoris has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tavern wants to improve his position but Palidoris is controlling well.
Tavern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palidoris pulls his head out easily.
Tavern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palidoris pulls his head out easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
It looks like Palidoris is going to stand back up.
Palidoris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tavern's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Makaweli Tavern dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tavern looks for a takedown but Palidoris sprawls well.
Palidoris looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Palidoris is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tavern looking for submissions off his back.
Tavern looking for submissions off his back.
Palidoris tries to stand and escape but Tavern is controlling the position.
Tavern looking for submissions off his back.
Tavern looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tavern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tavern actively working from the bottom here.
Tavern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palidoris pulls his head out easily.
Palidoris wants to pass to mount but Tavern is defending the position.
Makaweli Tavern has got the better of the ground game so far.
Palidoris tries to stand but can't do so whilst Tavern controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavern actively working from the bottom here.
Tavern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palidoris pulls his head out easily.
Tavern looking for submissions off his back.
Tavern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palidoris pulls his head out easily.
Tavern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palidoris wants to get back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavern looking for submissions off his back.
Tavern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tavern actively working from the bottom here.
Tavern looking for submissions off his back.
Tavern looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tavern is staying active underneath Palidoris, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavern actively working from the bottom here.
Tavern looking for submissions off his back.
Tavern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tavern is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Palidoris pulls his head out easily.
Tavern looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavern has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Palidoris. Oh but Tavern has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Palidoris goes limp - he's gone! Tavern jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Makaweli Tavern!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alez Monko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alez Monko struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 156.4lbs 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. Ralph Joaquin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Joaquin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alez Monko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab lands there for Monko.
Joaquin feints and as Monko raises his hands in defense, Joaquin changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Joaquin drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Joaquin jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Joaquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monko is keeping the position for now.
Joaquin passes Monko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Joaquin is pressing down on Monko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monko is holding on for now.
Monko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Joaquin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Joaquin is working for a submission of some sort.
Monko looks winded!
Joaquin in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Monko tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Joaquin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralph Joaquin!
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Undercard bout
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Justin Zerkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurgen Schmidt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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155 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple 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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Justin Zerkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jurgen Schmidt!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zerkle to the ground. Schmidt is now in Zerkle's guard.
Schmidt landing with the ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zerkle is looking to sinch up a triangle. Schmidt throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Zerkle's body to avoid the submission. Zerkle has instead reached around Schmidt's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Zerkle arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Justin Zerkle!
Justin Zerkle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chris Seamon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Reeve NcDemomnd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NcDemomnd is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Back in Black. Chris Seamon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Seamon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Reeve NcDemomnd!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seamon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
NcDemomnd bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
NcDemomnd swings around for an armbar but Seamon sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into NcDemomnd's guard.
Seamon wants to pass the guard but NcDemomnd is keeping the position.
NcDemomnd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Seamon defends well.
Seamon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seamon in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
NcDemomnd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NcDemomnd is looking for a triangle but Seamon pushes his legs off easily.
NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seamon throws a big elbow that misses.
Seamon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for NcDemomnd on the ground.
NcDemomnd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seamon stands up over NcDemomnd, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seamon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as NcDemomnd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Seamon keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of NcDemomnd's head.
Seamon got a little sloppy there for a moment and NcDemomnd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seamon has managed to get both his arms back between NcDemomnd's legs - danger averted.
Seamon is looking to work some ground and pound but NcDemomnd has wrist control.
Seamon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Seamon slips nicely into half guard.
NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NcDemomnd looks winded!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Seamon connects with a nice short shot to NcDemomnd's temple.
NcDemomnd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
NcDemomnd gets back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Seamon postures up in NcDemomnd's guard and throws a big left but NcDemomnd blocks it.
Seamon working some strikes from top position.
Seamon working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Seamon chips away with some ground and pound.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Seamon postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seamon got a little sloppy there for a moment and NcDemomnd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Seamon has managed to get both his arms back between NcDemomnd's legs - danger averted.
Seamon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
NcDemomnd has momentary wrist control but Seamon slips an elbow through the middle.
Seamon looking to pass the guard.
Seamon has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of NcDemomnd is proving hard to escape from.
Seamon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as NcDemomnd works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
NcDemomnd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seamon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of NcDemomnd's head.
Seamon makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Seamon stands and throws NcDemomnd's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NcDemomnd takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
NcDemomnd tries to bench press Seamon off him but Seamon keeps the position.
Seamon landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on NcDemomnd's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
NcDemomnd manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
NcDemomnd actively working from the bottom here.
Seamon lands strikes from half guard.
Seamon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, NcDemomnd has managed to free his arm - good work.
Seamon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so NcDemomnd is just riding it out for now. Seamon eventually gives up the hold.
Seamon wants to work for an arm triangle but NcDemomnd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nice strikes from Seamon there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
NcDemomnd moves into full guard.
Seamon is working NcDemomnd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Seamon postures up in NcDemomnd's guard and throws a big left but NcDemomnd blocks it.
Seamon chips away with some ground and pound.
Seamon scoring with punches to the head and body.
NcDemomnd looking for a guillotine here but Seamon defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
NcDemomnd looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
NcDemomnd trying to control the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Seamon is in close to NcDemomnd's body, working some short punches and elbows.
NcDemomnd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seamon is aware though and is defending well.
NcDemomnd working for a triangle but Seamon defends it easily.
Seamon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reeve NcDemomnd will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
NcDemomnd leaves Seamon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
NcDemomnd shoots in and gets a takedown into Seamon's guard.
NcDemomnd is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
NcDemomnd trying to control the position from guard on top but Seamon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seamon trying to control the position.
NcDemomnd wants to control from the top but Seamon keeps moving.
NcDemomnd wants to pass the guard but Seamon is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Reeve NcDemomnd was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Seamon moves into the clinch successfully.
Seamon jumps guard.
NcDemomnd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seamon is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of NcDemomnd, into his guard.
NcDemomnd is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seamon is aware though and is defending well.
NcDemomnd is breathing heavily.
Seamon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing NcDemomnd to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Seamon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - NcDemomnd pulls down on the head and he's put Seamon to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Reeve NcDemomnd! Reeve NcDemomnd retains his featherweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Reeve NcDemomnd thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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