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Hilo Fight Night 31 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grado Itsyersel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yoel Romero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yoel Romero acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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, Grado Itsyersel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Yoel Romero!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Itsyersel loads up on a big right hand but Romero slips the punch.
Romero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Itsyersel, as that shot connected.
It looks like Yoel Romero has been cut.
Itsyersel pushes Romero away with a front kick.
Romero misses with a hook. Itsyersel ducked under it nicely.
Romero keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Itsyersel.
Romero throws a hook but Itsyersel blocks it.
Romero chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Itsyersel can pounce on him.
Itsyersel misses with a hook
and Romero counters with a thumping low kick.
Grado Itsyersel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Romero gets tackled into the cage by Itsyersel. Itsyersel maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Romero tries to circle away but Itsyersel has him pinned against the cage.
Itsyersel scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Itsyersel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Itsyersel.
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Itsyersel.
Romero wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Romero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itsyersel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itsyersel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Itsyersel - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Itsyersel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Romero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Itsyersel prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Itsyersel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Itsyersel lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero wants to break free but Itsyersel has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Itsyersel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Itsyersel has the dominant position.
Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romero tries to break free but Itsyersel pushes him back against the cage.
Itsyersel keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Romero takes a shot to the head.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Itsyersel tries to work over Romero's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Itsyersel saw that one coming.
Itsyersel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big left from Itsyersel misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Romero fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Itsyersel is out of range.
Romero tries a low kick but Itsyersel avoids it.
Romero walks into a jab.
Itsyersel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Romero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Itsyersel.
Romero feints a counter leg kick.
Itsyersel misses with a hook.
Itsyersel lands a glancing blow to the side of Romero's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Itsyersel. That snapped Romero's head back.
Romero throws a sloppy head kick and Itsyersel moves out of range easily.
Romero tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Itsyersel was well out of range. Poor timing from Romero.
Itsyersel moves in looking to clinch but Romero pushes him off.
Romero replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Itsyersel blocks it well.
Itsyersel moves away from the strike by Romero.
Romero misses with an uppercut. Itsyersel saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Romero on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Itsyersel rushes Romero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Romero is trying to push Itsyersel away but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Romero is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Itsyersel - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Romero wants to get back to striking at distance but Itsyersel won't allow it.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero working hard to break the clinch.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel misses with a punch to the body.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Itsyersel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Itsyersel keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Romero's efforts to push away.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero working hard to break the clinch.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grado Itsyersel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yoel Romero's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Itsyersel misses with a looping left.
Itsyersel tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
A lazy body kick from Itsyersel
and Romero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Itsyersel misses with a right hand
and Romero counters with a straight right hand.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Itsyersel misses with a head kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Romero in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Itsyersel tries to clinch there but Romero circles away.
Romero takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Romero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsyersel misses the jab.
Romero looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grado Itsyersel is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Itsyersel misses its intended target.
Itsyersel closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Romero counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Romero manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Itsyersel misses with a lunging right hand
and Romero counters with a stiff right hand.
Itsyersel clinches up with Romero and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel lands with a short shot to the head.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Romero manages to break the clinch.
Itsyersel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Itsyersel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Romero scores with a hook to the body. Itsyersel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Itsyersel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel tries to clinch but Romero moves out of range.
Itsyersel tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Itsyersel avoids the head kick by Romero.
Romero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch combination from Itsyersel misses.
Itsyersel throws a big shot that misses.
Romero moves away from the strike by Itsyersel.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Romero! But no joy.
Itsyersel clinches.
Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Itsyersel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Good body shot from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Itsyersel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Romeros head.
Itsyersel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Romero can do to turn this around?
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero tries to circle away but Itsyersel has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel lands a nice shot to the body.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grado Itsyersel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Itsyersel lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Itsyersel.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel is controlling him.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Romero.
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
A nice left hand lands by Itsyersel.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Romero tries to break the clinch but Itsyersel is controlling the position.
Itsyersel prevents Romero from breaking the clinch.
Itsyersel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Itsyersel lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
Itsyersel lands a left hand.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Itsyersel gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero blocking some punches.
Itsyersel pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero tries to circle away but Itsyersel has him pinned against the cage.
Romero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Romero blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Romero.
A short right from Itsyersel on the inside.
That has opened up Yoel Romero's cut even more.
Romero is trying to force a seperation but Itsyersel has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
Romero is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel lands with a right to the head.
Romero is trying to push Itsyersel away but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grado Itsyersel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Yoel Romero's cut.
That's time! Itsyersel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Itsyersel takes the fight into the clinch.
Itsyersel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itsyersel tries to throw a body punch but Romero avoids it by throwing Itsyersel back against the cage.
Itsyersel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Romero backwards.
Romero wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage.
Itsyersel scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A right hook to the body lands for Itsyersel.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel is controlling him.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Romero's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero can't break the clinch.
Itsyersel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Itsyersel misses with a body punch.
Romero blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Itsyersel.
Romero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Itsyersel lands a body shot.
Itsyersel lands with a light punch inside.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Itsyersel lands an uppercut.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero wants to break free but Itsyersel has control.
Itsyersel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Itsyersel keeps him there for the moment.
Itsyersel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Itsyersel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itsyersel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoel Romero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero is looking to break free of the clinch but Itsyersel has double underhooks.
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Itsyersel scores with a shot to the side of Romero's head.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Romero is rocked!
Itsyersel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Romero is still on wobbly legs! Can Itsyersel finish him?
A frustrated look appears on Romero's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Romero seems to have recovered his senses.
Itsyersel keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel keeps control of Romero as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Romero can't break the clinch.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Romero looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Itsyersel has Romero pressed against the cage, preventing Romero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Itsyersel lands a nice uppercut.
Itsyersel pushes Romero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel works on Romero's body with a couple of short punches.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itsyersel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Itsyersel has Romero pressed against the cage, preventing Romero from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Romero is trying to push Itsyersel away but Itsyersel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Romero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Romero blocks a body shot from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Romero working hard to break the clinch.
Romero's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Romero.
Itsyersel can't find room to land a body shot as Romero controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Itsyersel.
Romero blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Romero has had enough of the clinch but Itsyersel keeps him there for the moment.
Itsyersel lands with a left to the head.
Itsyersel throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itsyersel gets through Romero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Romero wants to break the clinch but can't.
Romero is trying to break the clinch but Itsyersel is controlling him.
A short right from Itsyersel on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Itsyersel scores with a nice short uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itsyersel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Romero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Romero has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Itsyersel.
Itsyersel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Romero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grado Itsyersel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Itsyersel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:26
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grado Itsyersel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Axel Strong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Saracen Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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184 lbs
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Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Axel Strong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saracen Smith!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strong shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Strong tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strong keeps the fight on the outside.
Strong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith has managed to clinch.
Strong avoiding damage as Smith throws knees to the body.
Strong tries for a takedown but Smith manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is pressed up against the cage. Strong has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Smith down to the mat. Smith avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith moves to clinch but Strong breaks away
and Strong counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Smith tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Strong has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith is trying to control Strong's posture but Strong avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Strong in side control, throwing shots but Smith defends.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strong off and has taken his back!
Smith looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Strong has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Smith is looking for the choke from the back position but Strong is controlling his hands well.
Smith has the hooks in. Strong is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Smith is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Smith avoiding Strong 's attempts to control his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Smith missing with strikes.
Strong holding on to Smith's left wrist, preventing the choke.
Strong is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smith trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Smith is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Smith gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Smith gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Smith apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Strong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong winds up and cracks Smith with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Smith trying to control here.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Strong from advancing to side control.
Strong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith pushes Strong off and gets back to his feet.
Smith closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strong's elbow.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong is trying to stall.
A short left from Smith.
Strong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Strong.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Strong is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strong has his back to the cage.
Smith lands a left hand.
Strong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Smith just misses with a elbow thrown towards Strong's brow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Smith is working Strong over against the cage.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saracen Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Strong works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wriggles free and stands up.
Strong lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Strong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Strong ends up having to push Smith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Smith tries to counter by closing the distance.
Smith tries to clinch but Strong moves out of range.
Strong shoots in but no luck this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Strong seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Strong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Strong, pushing him back against the cage.
Strong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Nice elbow from Smith.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in the clinch, Smith scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strong working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Smith.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Smith blocks an uppercut.
Strong misses with a body punch.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strong can't get the takedown.
Strong tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Strong back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strong stalling against the cage.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Strong successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Strong's brow.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith postures up in Strong's guard and throws a big left but Strong blocks it.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Strong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strong throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Smith trying to control but Strong is working from the bottom.
Strong working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Strong tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a two punch combo.
Strong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong goes for a takedown attempt but Smith pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Smith darts in and clinches Strong up against the cage.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Strong is defending well for now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Strong controls the action.
Strong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
Strong fails to pull guard.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Saracen Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Strong blocks an elbow strike from Smith.
Strong is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Smith gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Strong swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saracen Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Strong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smith is fending him off so far but Strong persists. Nope, Smith circles away and we're back to standing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Smith.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Strong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Strong off to one side.
Saracen Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strong has his takedown stuffed
and Smith counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strong thinking.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Axel Strong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is looking to clinch.
Strong attempts a counter takedown but Smith avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Strong appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Strong.
Strong tries for a takedown but Smith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saracen Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith works on Strong's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Strong tries to pull guard but Smith won't allow it.
Strong has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Strong tries to pull guard but Smith forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Strong wants a takedown but no success here.
Strong has Smith pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Smith manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Strong blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Strong's head.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith has Strong pressed against the cage.
Strong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Strong is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Strong into the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Strong trying to control the position but instead, Smith has worked for underhooks and has pushed Strong into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strong goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Strong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Strong's defenses.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Strong controls his hands.
Strong using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Smith has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Strong scores with a hook to the body.
Strong has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Strong tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.
Smith lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smith stalling in the clinch but Strong improves position.
Strong has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Smith is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Smith looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Strong's head.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside.
Strong jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Smith walks away with a smile on his face. Strong gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Saracen Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Smith rushes Strong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Smith lands an elbow just above Strong 's eye.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Strong takes an elbow to the forehead.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Strong managing to block the knees to the body from Smith.
Axel Strong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strong blocks a body shot from Smith.
Strong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Smith's elbow.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Strong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Smith is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Strong is rocked!
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Oh Strong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Smith putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Strong in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Smith lands an elbow that stopped Strong in his tracks for a moment.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Strong avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Smith as the two fighters clinch.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strong backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saracen Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Smith has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saracen Smith!
A very excited looking Saracen Smith made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Dunn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Georg Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scott has chosen Overkill as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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179 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Dunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georg Scott!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dunn.
A cross from Dunn lands.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Dunn moves out of range easily.
Dunn lands a really nice looking cross but Scott seems unphased.
Dunn fails to land with a series of punches.
Dunn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Dunn takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Scott is looking to land body kicks.
Dunn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scott moves away.
Dunn lands with a cross.
It looks like Georg Scott has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Dunn there.
Dunn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Scott ducks right into an uppercut from Dunn.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Dunn scores with a jab. Scott acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a head kick that Dunn semi-blocks.
Dunn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dunn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Dunn connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Scott is looking to clinch.
Dunn is looking to counter punch.
Dunn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Scott throws a head kick but Dunn moves out of range.
Dunn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dunn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Dunn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Georg Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scott circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut there from Dunn.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Scott looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
It looks like Dunn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Dunn cracks Scott with a right hand to the side of the head.
That has opened up Georg Scott's cut even more.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Dunn.
Dunn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Scott.
Scott throws a right and a left that Dunn avoids nicely.
Dunn thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dunn moves out of range of the body kick.
Dunn misses with a series of wild punches.
Scott throws a head kick that Dunn semi-blocks.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Dunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scott throws a right hand that Dunn ducks under and follows up with a left that Dunn also avoids with ease.
Scott shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dunn sprawls well. Dunn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Scott gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dunn lands with a shot to the body.
Dunn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Scott's head backwards.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dunn.
Dunn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Scott has time to react.
Dunn is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Scott swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dunn counters with a straight right hand.
Scott has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Scott ducks under a wild hook from Dunn.
Scott misses with an attempted mid kick.
Scott on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The cut above Georg Scott's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Scott takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Scott misses with a body kick.
Dunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scott takes one to the chin there.
Scott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Dunn counter with a right hand.
Dunn throws a hook to the side of Scott's head but Scott sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Scott tries to clinch up.
Dunn wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scott shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Scott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Scott throws a leg kick that misses.
Scott dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunn. That did some damage!
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch but Dunn swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Scott throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Scott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dunn is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick
and Dunn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Scott does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Scott gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dunn.
Dunn scores with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Dunn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Georg Scott's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dunn throws a shot from downtown. Scott moves away and avoids it.
Dunn moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromScott.
Nice shot by Dunn.
A nice combination there by Dunn.
Scott on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Georg Scott's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Scott misses the body punch
and Dunn counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dunn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dunn jabs Scott right on the nose. Scott blinks but takes it well.
A head kick by Scott misses
and Dunn counters with a nice uppercut.
Chase Dunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott walks into a straight right hand from Dunn.
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!
Dunn misses with a wild combination.
Scott throws a leg kick but Dunn sees it coming and moves out of range.
Scott misses with a head kick.
Dunn scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries for a takedown but Dunn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dunn moves out of range of the body kick.
Scott throws a head kick that Dunn semi-blocks.
Good standup being displayed there by Dunn as he connects with a hook.
Dunn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Georg Scott's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Chase Dunn!
Chase Dunn made sure to mention his sponsor, LOPS 160q $149 in his post fight interview.
Georg Scott spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guillermo Espada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Ellison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Espada's entrance music is Greedy Fly. A fine choice. Ellison has chosen im bad as his entrance music. Antonio Ellison has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guillermo Espada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antonio Ellison!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Espada finds it's way through Ellison's defenses.
Espada lands a jab to the head.
Ellison moves forwards but Espada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ellison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Espada scores with a hook.
Ellison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Espada lands a lovely overhand right.
Espada looks to land a right hand but Ellison moved out of range.
Ellison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Espada.
Espada throws a nice looking combination but Ellison bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Ellison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Espada half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Espada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ellison closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ellison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Espada misses the target.
Espada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Espada bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ellison's head backwards.
Ellison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Espada manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Espada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Espada lands a jab to the nose.
Espada is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Espada thuds a left hand into Ellison's body.
Ellison on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Ellison takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada misses with a straight left.
Espada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ellison circles away quickly and effectively.
Ellison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espada dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Espada thuds a left hand into Ellison's body.
Ellison takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Espada misses the body punch
enabling Ellison to counter with a crisp jab.
Espada scores with a sloppy right hand. Ellison should have avoided that one.
Ellison slips a jab from Espada.
Ellison let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Espada lands an overhand right.
Espada throws a big shot that misses.
Ellison swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ellison is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Espada's half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Espada holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Ellison tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ellison trying to control but Espada is having none of it.
Espada wants to control but Ellison is having none of it.
Ellison working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Espada is looking to get to half guard.
Espada reaches up and holds on to Ellison to control the position.
Ellison stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Espada.
Ellison on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Espada misses with a hook. Ellison ducked under it nicely.
Espada with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Espada keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Espada, as that shot connected.
Espada lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Espada finds it's target.
Espada throws a poor cross that misses
and Ellison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Espada dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Ellison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Espada counters with a left to the body.
Espada throws a hook to the side of Ellison's head but Ellison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ellison has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Espada finds it's way round the side to connect with Ellison's head.
Guillermo Espada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ellison tries to clinch there but Espada circles away.
Espada scores with a body shot.
Espada looks to land a left hand but Ellison moved out of range nicely.
Espada misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison slips a jab from Espada.
Ellison shoots in and drives through. Espada sprawls well.
Espada throws a jab when Ellison was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Espada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A nice combination there by Espada.
The fighters circle momentarily. Espada darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Antonio Ellison is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Espada digs a good hook to Ellison's body.
Espada scores with a nice strike.
Espada throws a good cross that connects.
Espada cracks a nice hook into Ellison's ribs.
Ellison doesn't manage to clinch there - Espada circles away.
The crowd cheers as Espada lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ellison doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Espada throws a combination. Ellison tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Guillermo Espada is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espada throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Espada with a hook.
Espada dips to his left and cracks Ellison with an uppercut!
Espada lands the left hand.
Ellison fails with a takedown attempt.
Espada appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Espada works Ellison's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Espada.
Ellison flicks out a counter leg kick but Espada steps away.
Espada throws a looping overhand right but Ellison ducks down to avoid it.
Espada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ellison raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Espada.
Espada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ellison can do to turn this around?
Espada lands an overhand right.
Espada connects with a nice looking jab.
Ellison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Espada.
Ellison moves forwards but Espada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Espada looks to land a left hand but Ellison moved out of range nicely.
Ellison steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Espada.
Ellison shoots in for a takedown but Espada shows good takedown defense.
Guillermo Espada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Ellison.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison looks to clinch
and Espada counters with a nice uppercut.
Ellison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ellison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ellison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
Ellison ducks right into an uppercut from Espada.
Espada is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guillermo Espada is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Espada lands a glancing blow to the side of Ellison's head.
Ellison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Espada throws a lazy right hand but Ellison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
As Espada backs off Ellison throws a huge counter combo but Espada manages to avoid it all.
Ellison walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Espada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Espada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Ellison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Espada throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ellison on the side of the head.
Ellison moves out of range of the strikes.
Ellison looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Espada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Espada throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ellison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Espada lands a head shot.
Espada with a hook.
Espada scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Espada works Ellison's body with a nice hook.
Ellison moves forwards but Espada connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison fails with the takedown.
Ellison shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Espada throws a hook but Ellison avoids it easily.
Ellison dives in and grabs Espada's left leg, looking for a takedown. Espada pushes down on Ellison's head and hops out.
Espada jabs at Ellison's body.
Ellison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ellison slips under a jab from Espada.
Decent striking displayed by Espada there.
Ellison ducks under a wild hook from Espada.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison misses with a takedown attempt - Espada sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Guillermo Espada has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Ellison.
A decent looking cross lands there for Espada.
Espada lands with a hook. Ellison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Espada cracks Ellison with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Espada feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ellison sprawling to the canvas! Ellison rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Espada finish him?!
Ellison is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Espada tests Ellison's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ellison is still on wobbly legs! Can Espada finish him?
Espada misses with a looping right.
Ellison seems to have recovered his senses.
Espada is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Espada lands a big right hand that sends Ellison crashing to the mat! Espada stays standing though and waves Ellison back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Espada lands with a good body shot.
Espada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ellison.
Espada jabs Ellison right on the nose. Ellison blinks but takes it well.
Espada lands a jab to the head.
A left lands for Espada.
Antonio Ellison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Espada swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Espada lands a lovely overhand right.
Espada scores with a jab to the head.
Espada lands a jab to Ellison's midsection.
Espada lunges at Ellison with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ellison's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Espada sends Ellison crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Espada is motioning to the referee to let Ellison up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Ellison walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Espada! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Guillermo Espada!
Guillermo Espada decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brad Marchand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stu Bennett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bennett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CFO$ - Rebel Son. Stu Bennett has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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166 lbs
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23
170 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brad Marchand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stu Bennett!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bennett counters with a nice uppercut.
Marchand slips under a jab.
As Bennett looks to move away, Marchand throws a big counter combo bu Bennett just gets out of the way.
Marchand clinches with his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Bennett scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennett breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marchand looks to land a right hand but Bennett moved out of range.
Bennett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennett throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stu Bennett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bennett ducks under a wild hook from Marchand.
Bennett lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Marchand fails to land the takedown.
Marchand throws an off balance right hand
enabling Bennett to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bennett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Marchand is rocked!
Bennett fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Marchand to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Marchand looks to clinch but Bennett throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Marchand taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Stu Bennett!
Stu Bennett managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 8$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mamba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kuuya Ueda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mamba comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Hotstepper. Ueda has chosen UnderDog - Test Eagles as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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28
270 lbs
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270 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Mamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kuuya Ueda!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mamba slips under a jab.
Mamba darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ueda tries to get to full guard but Mamba has control of the leg.
Mamba is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba is nestled in close to Ueda, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mamba is looking for a kimura but Ueda is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mamba to get the leverage.
Mamba sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two 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.
Ueda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ueda is trying to stand up here but Mamba is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ueda looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ueda misses with a leg kick
and Mamba counters with a shoot takedown. Ueda fights it but they end up in guard.
Mamba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba wants to control from the top but Ueda keeps moving.
Mamba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Mamba's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ueda keeping full guard, as Mamba tries to pass.
Ueda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mamba throwing strikes from guard but Ueda blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mamba throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ueda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mamba changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mamba goes for a double leg but Ueda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ueda continues to drive forward.
Ueda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mamba swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ueda's coach down at Hilo Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ueda's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mamba with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ueda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mamba wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ueda scores with a push kick.
Ueda gets caught napping as Mamba dives in and scores a takedown. Ueda manages to retain guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ueda keeping full guard, as Mamba tries to pass.
Mamba controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mamba dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mamba closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ueda to the mat! Ueda manages to get full guard.
Mamba trying to control the position from guard on top but Ueda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ueda wants to sweep but no luck.
Mamba wants to control from the top but Ueda keeps moving.
Mamba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba trying to control but Ueda is working from the bottom.
Ueda is trying to control the position but Mamba postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ueda is pulling down on Mamba's head to control his posture.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mamba gets a takedown into half guard.
Ueda has hold of Mamba's hands but Mamba slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mamba stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mamba stops Ueda from getting back to his feet.
Mamba controlling the pace.
Mamba works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ueda takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Mamba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ueda is looking to escape.
Ueda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mamba. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mamba is landing with some decent strikes but Ueda is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ueda tries to hold on but Mamba postures up.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Mamba cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Mamba controlling the position easily from mount.
Ueda really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mamba working the ground and pound effectively.
Mamba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mamba can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ueda is looking to escape.
Ueda is wriggling around trying to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamba lands a heavy elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mamba dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ueda checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ueda tries a quick counter leg kick but Mamba is wise to it.
Mamba has his takedown stuffed
and Ueda counters by clinching up.
Mamba wants to take the fight to the mat but Ueda manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ueda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ueda with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mamba drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Mamba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ueda lands a damaging elbow.
Mamba pulls guard effortlessly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mamba trying to control the position.
Ueda wants to control from the top but Mamba keeps moving.
Ueda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mamba lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Mamba trying to control but Ueda is working from the bottom.
Mamba showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Mamba wants to pass the guard but Ueda is keeping the position.
Ueda is trying to keep Mamba in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mamba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ueda pulls Mamba in close to prevent any damage.
Mamba throwing strikes but missing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ueda looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mamba attempts a counter takedown but Ueda avoids it well and moves away.
Mamba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ueda fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mamba goes for a double leg but Ueda avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ueda continues to drive forward.
Ueda steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mamba.
Mamba shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ueda pinned against the cage. Ueda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Ueda throws a sloppy head kick and Mamba moves out of range easily.
Mamba shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ueda defends it nicely.
Mamba darts in looking for a takedown but Ueda gets double underhooks and turns Mamba into the cage.
Ueda tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Mamba is able to avoid easily.
Nice takedown defense from Ueda. No joy for Mamba on that attempt.
Ueda tries to clinch there but Mamba circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ueda closes the distance but Mamba moves to the side
and Mamba counters with a shoot takedown. Ueda fights it but they end up in guard.
Ueda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ueda keeping full guard, as Mamba tries to pass.
Ueda wants to stand up but Mamba is controlling him.
Ueda is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ueda keeping full guard, as Mamba tries to pass.
Kuuya Ueda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ueda keeping moving, preventing Mamba from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kuuya Ueda.
I think Mamba 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 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:27
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Mamba!
A relieved looking Bobby Mamba thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Kuuya Ueda had this to say: 'Team Goroshi - Kore Fight Nutrition - Killstreak Clothing'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Calvin Tate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Rousey and Calvin Tate. Rousey kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Creepy Jackalope Eye by Supersuckers. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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25
174 lbs
13 - 10 - 0 |
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26
185 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronald Rousey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Calvin Tate!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tate shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rousey's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rousey is on top in guard.
Tate looking for a sweep. Not yet Tate, not yet.
Tate throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rousey trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Tate wants to sweep here but Rousey controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Rousey from controlling successfully.
Rousey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tate is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousey trying to control but Tate is working from the bottom.
Rousey tries to free his leg and advance position but Tate is retaining full guard.
Rousey is working hard here to advance position.
Rousey pushing down on Tate's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rousey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tate is just riding it out for now. Rousey eventually gives up the hold.
Rousey is trying to control the action in half guard but Tate is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rousey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rousey works his way into side control.
Rousey lands an elbow.
Rousey tries to advance to mount but Tate denies him.
Rousey throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Rousey misses with the ground and pound.
Tate is looking for a sweep.
Tate felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rousey is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tate has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tate gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tate wants to improve his position but Rousey is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tate has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rousey is working away from the top position though.
Rousey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tate keeps working.
Tate looking for submissions off his back.
Rousey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tate is in trouble now - Rousey has advanced to mount!
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.
Rousey is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tate is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tate is looking to improve his position but Rousey isn't that keen on the idea.
Tate keeps trying to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rousey lands a heavy elbow.
Rousey lands a heavy elbow.
Rousey looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Tate is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Rousey dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rousey takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tate lands a front kick.
Rousey misses the jab.
Despite the aggression on Tate's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tate.
Rousey cracks Tate with a big right hand and Tate goes down!
Tate is still in real trouble! Can Rousey finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rousey postures up.
Rousey is pushing down on Tate's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tate is fighting to maintain full guard but Rousey has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tate is refusing to be controlled, as Rousey sits in half guard.
Rousey frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tate wants to hold on but Rousey pushes him away.
Tate seems to have recovered his senses.
Tate might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rousey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tate takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Rousey's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Rousey!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronald Rousey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Calvin Tate was interviewed post fight and said 'He is better than I thought, I will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between JJ Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mees Metsast (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thomas comes to the cage accompanied by Linkin Park - In the End. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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30
177 lbs
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185 lbs
13 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, JJ Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mees Metsast!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Metsast does no damage.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Thomas trying to mount his opponent but Metsast defends it.
Metsast felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thomas is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Metsast keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Metsast wants to sweep here but Thomas controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas stands and throws Metsast's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Metsast!
Metsast is wriggling around trying to escape.
Metsast is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Metsast really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Thomas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thomas goes for an armbar but Metsast turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Metsast.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping full guard, as Metsast tries to pass.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Metsast from controlling successfully.
Metsast sitting in guard here, content to control.
Thomas is trying to keep Metsast in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metsast defends it easily.
Metsast wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
Metsast preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four 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.
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Metsast defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metsast is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Metsast prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Metsast.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Metsast moved out of range.
Metsast avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JJ Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Thomas scores with a jab to the head.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Metsast was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Metsast tries to land a body kick
and Thomas counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Metsast!
Metsast prevents Thomas from improving position.
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Metsast, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is trying to get an arm triangle but Metsast is defending well.
JJ Thomas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Thomas goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Metsast has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Thomas but great work by Metsast.
Metsast is looking to take a break and control but Thomas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Metsast keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Metsast seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thomas manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Metsast trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working for a triangle but Metsast defends it easily.
Thomas isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Metsast stacks Thomas on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Metsast!
Metsast misses with the ground and pound.
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.
Metsast wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
Metsast just content to control the position.
Thomas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Metsast wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Metsast content to control rather than advance.
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.
JJ Thomas dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Metsast manages to avoid it.
Metsast looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas throws a poor cross that misses
and Metsast counters with a two punch combo.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Metsast sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Metsast unleashes a big counter combination but Thomas bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
No luck for Thomas with that takedown attempt.
Metsast looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Metsast moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Metsast saw that one coming.
Metsast follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Thomas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Metsast can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Metsast.
It looked like Thomas was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thomas darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Metsast takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Metsast takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
JJ Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Metsast moves away from the strike by Thomas.
It looks like Thomas has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thomas feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Metsasts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Metsast is looking to land body kicks.
Thomas scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Metsast has managed to free his arm - good work.
Thomas wants to work for an arm triangle but Metsast is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to pass to mount but Metsast is defending the position.
Metsast makes his way to full guard, as Thomas worked for a kimura.
Metsast has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Metsast keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
JJ Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Metsast not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Thomas forces his way into half guard.
Thomas moves nicely into side control.
Thomas tries for a kimura but Metsast is defending well.
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.
Thomas is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Metsast is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Thomas tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Thomas has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Metsast is trying to work for a sweep but Thomas has mounted him!
And that's the end of the fight!
JJ Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thomas 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 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JJ Thomas!
During a confident post fight interview, JJ Thomas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Krum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vinny Zombo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Krum comes into the arena with Viktor Krum will rock you blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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26
180 lbs
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176 lbs
16 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Krum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Vinny Zombo!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krum jabs Zombo right on the nose. Zombo blinks but takes it well.
Krum throws a looping overhand right but Zombo ducks down to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krum.
Zombo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krum. That did some damage!
Zombo feints a jab promting Krum to slip. Zombo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Krum slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krum gets tackled into the cage by Zombo. Zombo maintains the clinch.
Krum throws a head punch that misses.
Krum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zombo blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zombo is trying to break free.
Zombo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zombo looks to land a left hand but Krum moved out of range nicely.
Krum is looking to counter the offense by Zombo and move into the clinch.
Zombo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Krum slips a jab and a cross from Zombo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zombo throws a leg kick but Krum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zombo circles away from the clinch attempt.
As Krum backs off Zombo throws a huge counter combo but Krum manages to avoid it all.
Krum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zombo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zombo misses with a kick to the body
and Krum counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zombo misses with an uppercut. Krum saw that one coming.
Krum scores with a sloppy right hand. Zombo should have avoided that one.
Zombo scores with a head kick.
Zombo swinging wildly here.
Zombo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krum is looking to counter the offense by Zombo and move into the clinch.
Zombo throws an overhand right that lands on Krum's shoulder, as Krum tries to avoid the shot.
Krum looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zombo scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krum pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zombo is out of range and Krum settles back down.
Zombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zombo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zombo wants to slow Krum down by chopping away at his legs.
Zombo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Krum tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zombo manages to circle out of the way.
Zombo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zombo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Krum wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zombo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zombo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krum.
Zombo takes the fight into the clinch.
Zombo looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Krum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo manages to break the clinch.
Krum avoids the body shot from Zombo.
Krum tries to counter by clinching up but Zombo breaks away and moves out of range.
Zombo closes the distance and clinches.
Krum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Krum scores with a shot to the side of Zombo's head.
Krum can't find room to land a body shot as Zombo controls the action.
Krum tries to stall but Zombo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Krum misses with a punch on the inside.
Krum lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Krum.
A shot in the inside from Krum.
Krum misses with some punches.
Krum tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zombo blocks a body shot from Krum.
Zombo throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Krum fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Zombo.
Krum has Zombo pressed against the cage, preventing Zombo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krum tries a body shot but Zombo blocks it.
Krum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zombo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zombo is trying to break free.
A shot in the inside from Krum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zombo is looking to break free of the clinch but Krum has double underhooks.
Zombo blocks an uppercut.
Krum tries to throw a body punch but Zombo avoids it by throwing Krum back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Krum fails to land.
Krum swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Krum tries to throw a body punch but Zombo avoids it by throwing Krum back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Krum fails to land.
Krum scores with a shoulder strike.
Krum working aggressively here.
Krum lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zombo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinny Zombo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Zombo misses with a low kick.
Zombo clinches up against the cage.
Zombo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krum checks a leg kick nicely.
Krum avoids the head kick by Zombo.
Zombo instigates a clinch.
Zombo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zombo is trying to break the clinch but Krum is controlling him.
Zombo is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zombo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Krums jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zombo throws a series of strikes that have Krum backpedaling.
Zombo stalks Krum and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krum's face. Krum staggers backwards, shaken.
Vinny Zombo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Zombo moves away from the strike by Krum.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zombo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zombo tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zombo. Krum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zombo throws a head kick that misses
and Krum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zombo lands an overhand right.
Zombo throws a sloppy head kick and Krum moves out of range easily.
Krum misses the shot to the body.
Krum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zombo throws out the jab.
Zombo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Krum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zombo.
Krum scores with a spinning back kick!
Zombo misses with a looping right.
Krum wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zombo just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zombo misses with a body shot.
Zombo looks to throw the jab but Krum is out of range.
Zombo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vinny Zombo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Zombo scores with a punch to the head.
Krum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zombo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Krum.
Krum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zombo looking to stall.
Krum letting Zombo take a breather here.
Viktor Krum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Krum lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zombo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Krum has him pressed against the cage.
Zombo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zombo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A jab from Zombo misses.
Krum ducks under a wild hook from Zombo.
Zombo throws a body punch but Krum moves out of range.
Krum wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zombo clinches up with Krum and pushes him back against the cage.
Krum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zombo is trying to break the clinch but Krum has him pressed against the cage.
Krum throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zombo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zombo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zombo takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body punch from Krum.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krum moves away from the strike by Zombo.
Zombo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Krum sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zombo instigates a clinch.
Krum lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krum has Zombo pressed against the cage, preventing Zombo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zombo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Krum lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zombo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Krum connects with a jab.
Krum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Krum blocks a low kick nicely.
Zombo connects with an inside leg kick.
Zombo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zombo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Krum moves away.
As Zombo tries to get set, Krum tries to push him back and clinch up but Zombo manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Zombo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Krum takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zombo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Krum takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zombo rushes Krum and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Krum misses with a hook from the clinch.
Krum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zombos head.
Zombo is rocked!
Zombo takes a shot to the head.
Zombo is still on wobbly legs! Can Krum finish him?
Krum lands a body punch.
Krum creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zombo with a big uppercut! Zombo tries to clinch up but Krum pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zombo to the mat! Zombo covers up and Krum unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Viktor Krum!
Vinny Zombo spoke after the fight, saying 'My head hurts.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between JR Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ramon Abelardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 'Looking For The Stone' by Dry Branch Fire Squad. Ramon Abelardo will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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203 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, JR Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Ramon Abelardo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abelardo lands a front kick.
Abelardo tries to sprawl but Adams drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abelardo keeps working.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Abelardo is defending well.
Adams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Abelardo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Abelardo is just riding it out for now. Adams eventually gives up the hold.
Abelardo wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abelardo keeps working.
Abelardo looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abelardo misses with a low kick.
Adams feints and as Abelardo raises his hands in defense, Adams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Abelardo wants to get back to his feet but Adams is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abelardo has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Adams has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Adams changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Abelardo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Abelardo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Adams is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Abelardo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Adams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adams looks to score with a jab to the body but Abelardo is just out of range.
Adams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Adams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Abelardo prevents Adams from moving into mount.
Adams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Abelardo keeps working.
Abelardo is trying to buck Adams off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abelardo defending against the ground and pound.
Abelardo throws Adams to one side and escapes!
Abelardo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Adams's sensitive parts.
Good leg kick by Abelardo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A telegraphed right hand from Abelardo misses the target.
Abelardo connects with a high kick.
It looks like JR Adams has been cut.
Adams tries to clinch but Abelardo is having none of it.
Adams tries to clinch up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abelardo.
Abelardo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Adams jabs at Abelardo's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abelardo is trying to break free.
Adams has been working on his balance at Lock and Roll Grappling Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Abelardo.
Abelardo working hard to break the clinch.
Adams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adams lands a jab to the head.
Adams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Abelardo's waist but Abelardo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adams off to one side.
Adams checks the leg kick.
Abelardo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abelardo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abelardo counters with a body kick.
Abelardo checks a leg kick nicely.
Abelardo throws a hook but Adams avoids it easily.
Abelardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Adams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Abelardo manages to circle out of the way.
Abelardo throws the kick towards the body but Adams avoids it.
Abelardo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Adams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Adams. Abelardo does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ramon Abelardo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on JR Adams's cut.
That's time! Adams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abelardo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
JR Adams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Abelardo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Adams thuds a left hand into Abelardo's body.
Abelardo throws a sloppy head kick and Adams moves out of range easily.
Abelardo throws a leg kick
and Adams counters with a shoot takedown. Abelardo fights it but they end up in guard.
Adams trying to control the position from guard on top but Abelardo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Adams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Adams wants to control but Abelardo is keeping him busy.
Abelardo taking a bit of punishment here - Adams scoring with strikes.
Adams swings around for an armbar but Abelardo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Adams's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams pulls Abelardo in close to prevent any damage.
Abelardo wants to stand but Adams has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Adams working a defensive guard here.
Adams is looking for a triangle but Abelardo pushes his legs off easily.
Abelardo wants to stand but Adams is controlling his posture from full guard.
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.
Adams looking for a sweep. Not yet Adams, not yet.
Abelardo tries to stand but Adams is controlling from the bottom.
Adams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Abelardo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.
Adams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams looking to pass the guard.
Abelardo wants to stand but Adams is controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Abelardo is looking to stand back up but Adams counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Abelardo.
Adams tries to pass to full mount but Abelardo defends it.
Well, if Adams is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Abelardo wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Adams shoots in for a takedown but Abelardo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adams shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Adams showed some decent athleticism there.
JR Adams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Abelardo is staying active underneath Adams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Abelardo is defending well.
Abelardo tries to kick Adams off but Adams keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams is looking to take a break and control but Abelardo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adams working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Abelardo's thigh. Abelardo counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
JR Adams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on JR Adams's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Abelardo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Adams fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A bone on bone clash there as Adams blocks the leg kick.
Adams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Abelardo.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adams gets the takedown into side control.
Abelardo is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Adams asserts his dominance and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adams tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Sloppy strikes there by Adams.
Abelardo is not content to let Adams control the position.
Abelardo wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Adams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Adams postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Adams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abelardo can do to turn this around?
Abelardo defending against the ground and pound.
Adams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Abelardo is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Adams has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abelardo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Adams fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abelardo moves away.
Abelardo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
JR Adams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adams closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Adams lands in his opponent's guard.
Adams trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Abelardo preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Abelardo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Adams is controlling him.
Adams wants to pass the guard but Abelardo is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adams working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abelardo being controlled here, momentarily.
Adams stops Abelardo from standing up.
Adams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abelardo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adams misses with a body shot.
Abelardo throws a head kick but Adams moves out of range.
Adams is looking to wear down Abelardo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Adams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Abelardo. Abelardo obviously looking to wear him down.
Adams bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
JR Adams showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Adams 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... JR Adams!
Our winner, JR Adams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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