 |
QFC Tournament 466 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lester Noble (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philip Fry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
185 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Prefers standup |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lester Noble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Philip Fry!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fry throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noble counters with a takedown into side control.
Noble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Noble looks up at the clock and then as Fry takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Noble smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Noble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fry, who protects the arm well.
Fry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Noble. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Noble working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noble wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fry, who protects the arm well.
Fry pushes Noble away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Noble gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noble with the ground and pound but Fry regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fry tries to kick Noble off but Noble keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Noble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fry has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fry is defending against the submission attempts here by Noble.
Noble is trying to work for a kimura but Fry is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Noble not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Noble is looking for a kimura but Fry is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Noble to get the leverage.
Noble is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fry has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Noble is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Fry as he works his way to full guard.
Fry trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Noble with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fry has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noble can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noble drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fry dives on top into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble looking for subs off his back but Fry has passed one foot through into half guard.
Noble tries to kick Fry off but Fry keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Noble looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fry prevents Noble from standing back up.
Noble scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Fry manages to mount him!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble really wants to buck Fry off and get back to his feet.
Noble is looking to get to half guard.
You get the feeling that Noble really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fry misses with a head shot.
Noble bucks up and throws Fry to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Fry rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Noble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fry misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fry throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Philip Fry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fry lands with a nice combination. Noble backs away looking to recover.
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 Lester Noble will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fry throws a body shot but no joy.
Noble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fry jabs Noble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Fry, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fry connects with a jab.
A cross from Fry lands.
Fry lands a nice shot to the body.
Noble takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fry lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Noble tries to move into range but Fry moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Philip Fry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry misses with a two punch combination.
Noble attempts a counter takedown but Fry avoids it well and moves away.
Fry misses the shot to the body.
Noble walks into a stiff left hand from Fry.
Fry scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fry drops Noble with a left right combo! Fry follows him down to the ground into side control.
Noble is rocked!
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!
Noble is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Fry has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Noble is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Fry is controlling him well.
Fry stands up and beckons Noble to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Fry.
Philip Fry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Noble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fry.
Fry misses with a wild combination.
Fry digs a good body shot into Noble's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noble counters with a takedown into side control.
Noble working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Noble tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Noble tries for a kimura but Fry is defending well.
Noble tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Noble has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Fry works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Noble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fry's head.
Noble seems to be looking for submissions.
Noble thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fry's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Philip Fry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Fry lands with a nice combination. Noble backs away looking to recover.
Fry digs a good body shot into Noble's ribs.
Fry digs a good hook to Noble's body.
Fry changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fry works Noble's body with a nice hook.
Fry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fry drops Noble with a right and a left! Fry comes rushing in but Noble regains his composure and manages to keep Fry in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fry trying to control the position from guard on top but Noble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fry stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fry lands a really nice looking cross but Noble seems unphased.
Noble has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Noble there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fry misses with a few strikes there.
Noble appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fry misses with a two punch combination.
Fry drops Noble with a left right combo! Fry follows him down to the ground into side control.
Oh Noble is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noble is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Noble seems to have got his legs back now.
Noble is trying to get back to half guard.
Fry controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noble is trying to buck Fry off.
Noble tries to improve position but can't.
Noble is trying to buck Fry off.
Lester Noble overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fry stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Noble avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lester Noble is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fry connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fry swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noble counters with a shoot takedown. Fry fights it but they end up in guard.
Noble drops back looking for a leg! Fry is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fry manages to kick Noble off! Noble jumps back into Fry's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Noble accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Noble postures up and lands a big shot to Fry's brow.
Noble drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fry manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Noble has Fry in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Noble is looking for a triangle here but Fry uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Noble is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Noble trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Fry working the ground and pound from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philip Fry comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fry has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Philip Fry!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Philip Fry!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Philip Fry!
Philip Fry wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between William James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fenton Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
24
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
188 cm
24
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
|
Good takedowns
Basic striking
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fenton Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Hardy.
James tries to clinch but Hardy is having none of it.
James wants to clinch.
James is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
James lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
James scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
James scores with a jab. Hardy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James fails to land with a series of punches.
James fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hardy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James lands with a kick to the temple. Hardy shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
James throws a front kick that sends Hardy stumbling back into the cage.
Hardy blocks a head kick by James.
Hardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from James.
James is looking to clinch.
Hardy keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy with the counter takedown but James avoids it easily.
James has managed to clinch.
Hardy tries to break the clinch but James is controlling the position.
James lands with a left to the head.
Hardy taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
James is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hardy successfully pulls guard.
Hardy wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hardy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead James passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gets back to full guard.
Hardy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hardy looking to pass the guard.
Hardy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hardy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of James's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy prevents James from getting back to his feet.
Hardy tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
James keeping moving, preventing Hardy from controlling successfully.
Hardy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed James's guard.
Hardy with the ground and pound but James uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hardy wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William James dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
James wants to clinch.
James is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hardy can do to turn this around?
Hardy avoids the head kick by James.
James has closed the distance and engaged Hardy in a clinch.
James lands a nice knee to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
James landing knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James stalling in the clinch but Hardy improves position.
James stalling in the clinch.
Hardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James digs a right hand underneath Hardy's ribcage. Hardy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hardy wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but James has him pressed against the cage.
Hardy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
James lands a nice uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from James.
James scores with a shoulder strike.
Hardy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
James is looking to control Hardy's arms but Hardy gets an underhook and turns him. Now James has his back to the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy jumps guard but James turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hardy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. James smiles and moves away.
William James has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fenton Hardy.
Hardy takes the fight into the clinch.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
James misses with a hook to the ribs.
James has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James scores with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James lands with a right to the head.
James lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from James.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardy tries to pull guard but James holds him up against the cage and eventually Hardy drops back down to his feet.
James lands with a short shot to the head.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardy backwards.
Hardy blocks a body shot from James.
The referee calls for James to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James wants to break free but Hardy has control.
James lands with a light punch inside.
James scores with a shot to the side of Hardy's head.
Hardy can't get the takedown.
Hardy tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. James just stands there and leans against the cage.
James will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hardy up against the cage.
James lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from James.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William James dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardy looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
Hardy with a poor takedown
and James counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hardy misses the body punch
and James counters with a series of strikes. Hardy will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hardy throws an overhand right that lands on James's shoulder, as James tries to avoid the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hardy. James does a little dance to reset his feet.
James half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
James stuffs the takedown attempt from Hardy. Hardy gets slowly back to his feet.
Hardy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. James manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
James avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
James is wriggling around but Hardy manages to pass to half guard.
Hardy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but James does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hardy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. James sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fenton Hardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy missing with a left hand there. James was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
William James is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
James throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hardy on the side of the head.
Hardy scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hardy drops an elbow to the side of James's head.
Hardy tries to pass to full mount but James defends it.
Hardy wants to take a breather but James is having none of it.
Hardy throwing shots but James is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks James with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hardy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so James is just riding it out for now. Hardy eventually gives up the hold.
James has hold of Hardy's hands but Hardy slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
James is staying active underneath Hardy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control James haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
James knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hardy on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The fight stays on the outside here - James looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract James.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
James tries to clinch up but Hardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Hardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
William James is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A combination from James does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fenton Hardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think James 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 for William James!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for William James!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for William James!
William James wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
33% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlin Jrr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clint Ong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 225 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
189 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
|
Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Orlin Jrr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Clint Ong!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jrr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Clint Ong swivels and escapes.
Clint Ong misses with a hook
so Jrr counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Clint Ong is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clint Ong working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jrr has passed into half guard!
Jrr is looking to advance position but Clint Ong won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clint Ong is refusing to be controlled, as Jrr sits in half guard.
Clint Ong tries to get to full guard but Jrr has control of the leg.
Jrr will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clint Ong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jrr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jrr's back!
Clint Ong controlling the position well here. Jrr rolled but Clint Ong kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Jrr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Clint Ong on the ground.
Jrr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clint Ong controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clint Ong unloads with some shots from mount but Jrr bucks and avoids them well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clint Ong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jrr tries to improve his position but instead Clint Ong has taken his back!
Clint Ong is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jrr knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jrr for a finish.
Clint Ong is persistently looking for the submission but Jrr is defending it well.
Clint Ong throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Well, with Clint Ong on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Jrr is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clint Ong struggling to land strikes to the head as Jrr covers up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Clint Ong manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jrr rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clint Ong wants to stand up but Jrr has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Jrr really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Clint Ong not doing much here.
Jrr tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Clint Ong has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clint Ong controlling the position easily from mount.
Jrr is trying desperately to improve position.
Clint Ong content just to control the position here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jrr is looking to improve his position but Clint Ong isn't that keen on the idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clint Ong dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Jrr.
Jrr darts in looking for a takedown but Clint Ong gets double underhooks and turns Jrr into the cage.
Clint Ong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jrr shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Clint Ong as he avoids it easily.
Clint Ong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Clint Ong controlling the position.
Clint Ong tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jrr's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clint Ong staying calm.
Clint Ong scoring with punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clint Ong happy to just control the position for now.
Bill Clint Ong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Clint Ong tries to score with some ground and pound. Jrr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Clint Ong tries to score with some ground and pound. Jrr controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Clint Ong fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Clint Ong gets to mount! Jrr was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Clint Ong is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Clint Ong darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Jrr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Clint Ong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Clint Ong's back!
Clint Ong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Clint Ong trying to control the hands but Jrr breaks the grip.
Clint Ong tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jrr avoiding Clint Ong 's attempts to control his hands.
Clint Ong is really stuck here.
Clint Ong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Clint Ong really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Clint Ong is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Clint Ong tries to reverse the position but Jrr maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Clint Ong holds on to Jrr as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Clint Ong is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Clint Ong is looking to improve his position but Jrr isn't that keen on the idea.
Jrr wants to control the pace but Clint Ong is squirming around nicely.
Clint Ong tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clint Ong blocking the ground and pound.
Jrr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clint Ong is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bill Clint Ong showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jrr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Clint Ong defends well and Jrr ends up having to push Clint Ong into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Clint Ong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Clint Ong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clint Ong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Clint Ong in particular looking to stall.
Clint Ong looks to land a strike but Jrr avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jrr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Clint Ong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jrr is keeping the position for now.
Jrr being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jrr will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Clint Ong closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Clint Ong lands in his opponent's guard.
Clint Ong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jrr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clint Ong slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Clint Ong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clint Ong has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jrr is proving hard to escape from.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Clint Ong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Clint Ong avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Clint Ong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Clint Ong showed some decent athleticism there.
Clint Ong seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Clint Ong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Clint Ong takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Clint Ong is working for a kimura but Jrr is defending it quite comfortably.
Clint Ong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bill Clint Ong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Clint Ong has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Bill Clint Ong!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Bill Clint Ong!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Bill Clint Ong!
Bill Clint Ong wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
27% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bazel Cadric (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 150 cm
18
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
200 cm
24
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Bazel Cadric!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter drives through and clinches with Bazel Cadric against the cage.
Bazel Cadric tries to break the clinch but Hunter is controlling the position.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Bazel Cadric controls his hands.
A frustrated look appears on Bazel Cadric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hunter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunter manages to break the clinch.
Bazel Cadric gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bazel Cadric is trying to control the position but Hunter postures up.
Hunter works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Let's hope that Hunter has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Bazel Cadric is trying to control but can't.
Hunter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter uses his free foot to push down on Bazel Cadric's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bazel Cadric.
Bazel Cadric takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hunter landing punches.
Hunter controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like Hunter might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Hunter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Bazel Cadric hang on?
Hunter controlling his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bazel Cadric really is a fat lump.
Bazel Cadric is just holding on here. Hunter manages to take his back.
Bazel Cadric is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Bazel Cadric wants to control his opponent's hands but Hunter gets his hands free.
Hunter scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bazel Cadric is looking for a way out.
Bazel Cadric fending off the submission attempt from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Bazel Cadric is in real trouble here. Hunter gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Bazel Cadric is tapping out! Hunter wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Hunter!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
39% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pertti Trejo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 200 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
213 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
KO power |
|
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pertti Trejo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mara!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Trejo misses the target.
Trejo scores with a body shot.
Trejo tries to bum rush Mara with a series of wild strikes but Mara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Trejo shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mara eats them both and turns towards Trejo to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Trejo scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Trejo.
No joy there for Trejo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Trejo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Trejo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mara to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mara trying to control the position from guard on top but Trejo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mara is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mara won't allow Trejo to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mara trying to control the position from guard on top but Trejo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mara should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Trejo manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mara manages to get himself to full guard.
Trejo trying to control the position from guard on top but Mara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mara trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Mara not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Trejo has gone for a leg lock! Mara slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trejo's guard.
Mara passes Trejo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mara is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Trejo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Mara!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
49% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Undercard bout
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kwon Jin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Horvat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 180 cm
24
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
183 cm
19
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Likes musicals |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kwon Jin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Horvat!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horvat fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Horvat on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horvat stalling in the clinch but Jin improves position.
Jin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horvat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Jin scores with a shot to the body.
Kwon Jin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Horvat misses with a takedown
and Jin moves into the clinch.
Jin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Jin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Horvat pulls Jin into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jin trying to control but Horvat is working from the bottom.
Jin gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Horvat doesn't manage to clinch there - Jin circles away.
Jin lands a right hook to the body.
Horvat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jin lands a right hook to the body.
Horvat avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jin wants to clinch.
Kwon Jin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horvat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Horvat shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horvat looks winded!
Jin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Despite the aggression on Horvat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jin lands a jab-cross combination.
Jin moves into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horvat is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jin to keep the fight standing.
Kwon Jin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Horvat.
Jin breaks from the clinch.
Horvat has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Horvat there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horvat is rocked!
Jin throws a series of punches but Horvat moves out of range.
Jin drops Horvat with a straight right hand, right on the button! Jin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kwon Jin!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
50% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Co-main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Hampton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William Turn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 190 cm
21
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
180 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Inexperienced |
|
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Intelligent |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Hampton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, William Turn!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hampton on his heels. He'll look to pass Hampton's guard now, I'm sure.
Turn got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hampton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turn has managed to get both his arms back between Hampton's legs - danger averted.
Turn lands a couple of digs.
Turn postures up and lands a big shot to Hampton's brow.
Hampton looking for a guillotine here but Turn defends easily.
Turn won't allow Hampton to sweep him here.
Turn scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turn throwing strikes from guard but Hampton blocks nicely.
Turn postures up.
Turn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turn working some strikes from top position.
Hampton is rocked!
Turn stands up over Hampton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oh Hampton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turn has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hampton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turn controls the pace.
Turn loads up on a big left hand. Hampton felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Turn looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Hampton can't hide his disappointment, as Turn celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Turn!
In defeat, Mark Hampton stepped up to the mic, saying 'i tried my best ill go again rematch'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
53% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Main event
|
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Boss (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salva Vazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
 |
|
 |
| 191 cm
24
205 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
|
170 cm
18
176 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Big heart |
|
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Likes musicals |
|
| |
|
Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kurt Boss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salva Vazquez!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vazquez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boss is looking to clinch.
Vazquez gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vazquez stops a takedown attempt from Boss.
Vazquez prevents the takedown attempt.
Boss decides to pull guard.
Vazquez trying to stand up but can't free himself from Boss's guard.
Boss keeping moving, preventing Vazquez from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vazquez stops Boss from standing up.
Boss trying to control the position here.
Vazquez looking to sit in guard and control but Boss gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss trying to control but Vazquez is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vazquez is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vazquez wants to pass the guard but Boss is keeping the position.
Vazquez trying to control but Boss is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Boss looking for a guillotine here but Vazquez defends easily.
Boss lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Vazquez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Vazquez is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boss preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boss is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boss wants to pass the guard but Vazquez is keeping the position.
Boss is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Vazquez working for a triangle but Boss defends it easily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vazquez keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Boss closes the distance and clinches.
Vazquez goes for a takedown in the clinch but Boss prevents it.
Boss prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vazquez looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vazquez tries to pull guard but Boss won't allow it.
Boss landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Boss lands with a shot to the body.
Vazquez looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vazquez leaves Boss with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Boss rushes Vazquez and presses him up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Boss 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.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boss.
Vazquez displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Boss.
Nice sprawl there from Boss as Vazquez shoots in.
Vazquez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boss counters by clinching up.
Boss slowing the pace effectively.
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boss is defended easily by Vazquez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss stuffs the takedown attempt from Vazquez. Vazquez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vazquez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Boss moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kurt Boss is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boss fails with the takedown.
Vazquez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boss looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Boss closes the distance and clinches.
Vazquez is trying to pull guard but Boss has him pressed against the cage.
Boss is trying to drag Vazquez to the mat but Vazquez just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Boss decides to pull guard.
Vazquez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boss looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boss escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vazquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Boss working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vazquez.
Vazquez looking to pass the guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Boss is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Vazquez keeps the fight on the outside.
Despite the aggression on Vazquez's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Boss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vazquez can do to turn this around?
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Boss as he jumps to the side.
Vazquez throws a combination that misses
and Boss connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vazquez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Boss gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vazquez is trying to trip Boss. He has hold of a leg but Boss is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Vazquez persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Boss has Vazquez pulled in close to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boss is looking for a triangle but Vazquez pushes his legs off easily.
Boss wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Boss trying to keep a closed guard but Vazquez is proving a slippery customer.
Kurt Boss overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boss is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vazquez defends well.
Vazquez wanted to stand there but Boss had control of the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
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 Kurt Boss will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Vazquez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Boss sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vazquez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boss swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice shot lands for Boss.
Boss tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vazquez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Boss somewhat.
Vazquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Boss drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boss's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vazquez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Boss defends well.
Boss engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vazquez keeping moving, preventing Boss from controlling successfully.
Vazquez trying to strike off his back.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Boss accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boss postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boss tries for a takedown but Vazquez sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Boss darts in looking for a takedown but Vazquez gets double underhooks and turns Boss into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Boss. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boss leaves Vazquez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vazquez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Vazquez shoots in looking for a takedown but Boss manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vazquez's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boss throws a series of punches but Vazquez moves out of range.
Vazquez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boss shoots in looking for a takedown. Vazquez tries to sprawl out of it but Boss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vazquez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vazquez tries to land a knee to the head but Boss blocks with his arms.
Vazquez is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Boss is defending well for now.
Boss breaks from the clinch.
Vazquez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Boss is trying is best to control the position here.
Boss manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vazquez keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Vazquez tries to break free but Boss pushes him back against the cage.
Boss pulls guard successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boss is on top in guard.
Boss tries to free his leg and advance position but Vazquez is retaining full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boss stands up from Vazquez's guard - Boss perhaps looking for a knockout.
Boss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vazquez manages to avoid it.
Vazquez throws a left and a right that both miss
and Boss holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Boss pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Salva Vazquez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vazquez tries for a takedown but Boss manages to get underhooks.
Kurt Boss is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boss pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Boss showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boss 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Kurt Boss!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Kurt Boss!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Kurt Boss!
Kurt Boss wins by unanimous decision!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
| S |
C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
|
S |
C |
G |
|
energy
A | B |
|
hype
A | B |
|
pop
A | B |
|
mgr
A | B |
|
FIGHT
RATING
29% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
