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QFC Tournament 768 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Michaels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Andrew Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson throws a leg kick
and Michaels counters with a single leg into guard. Jackson didn't expect that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Michaels is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jackson working a defensive guard here.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michaels. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Michaels with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michaels distracts Jackson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Michaels postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michaels stopping the sweep attempt from Jackson.
Jackson is trying to keep Michaels in close.
Michaels lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Michaels 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.
Michaels keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jackson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels slips nicely into half guard.
Michaels looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Michaels is looking for a kimura here.
Michaels lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Jackson quite badly. Jackson pulls Michaels in close trying to recover. Michaels postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Jackson on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Jackson doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Michaels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frodo Pitlik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frodo Pitlik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Griffin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pitlik tries a head kick but it misses.
Pitlik lands a high kick!
Pitlik scores with a head kick.
Pitlik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Griffin unleashes a big counter combination but Pitlik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pitlik is looking to slow Griffin down with leg kicks.
Pitlik connects with an inside leg kick.
Griffin avoids the head kick by Pitlik.
Pitlik throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
Pitlik throws a sloppy head kick and Griffin moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Pitlik misses.
Griffin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pitlik defends it well.
Pitlik tries to keep at a distance but Griffin has taken the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitlik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pitlik throws a lazy head kick
and Griffin counters with a takedown into side control.
Griffin moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Pitlik knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Griffin on the ground.
Pitlik is not content to let Griffin control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pitlik tries to buck Griffin off but Griffin is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pitlik is breathing heavily.
Griffin decides to stand back up.
A nice combination there by Pitlik.
Pitlik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pitlik throws a body kick that misses.
Griffin wants to counter with a clinch but Pitlik pushes him away.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Griffin is taking a breather. Pitlik says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Griffin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pitlik!
Griffin controlling the position easily from mount.
Griffin's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin landing strikes from the mount.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pitlik can't escape the position.
Griffin works his way to his opponent's back.
Griffin working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Pitlik is doing well to defend. Griffin seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Pitlik is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matt Griffin!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raheem Nazir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mark Phillips (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Raheem Nazir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Phillips connects with a body shot that sends Nazir's belly button to the back.
Phillips throws a body punch but Nazir moves out of range.
Nazir walks into a jab.
Phillips fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phillips drives through and clinches with Nazir against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phillips creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phillips wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phillips lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phillips lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phillips.
Phillips lands a nice shot to the body.
Phillips taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Good body shot from Phillips.
Nazir has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Phillips after a bit of a struggle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nazir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nazir is trying to push Phillips away but Phillips has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillips lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nazir backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phillips.
Nazir is breathing heavily.
Nazir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raheem Nazir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phillips is trying to push Nazir away but Nazir has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Phillips breaks from the clinch.
Nazir looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Phillips works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Phillips. No joy for Nazir on that attempt.
Phillips drops Nazir with a huge uppercut! Nazir drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Phillips is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Phillips!
Mark Phillips 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Evans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blake English (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Evans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Blake English!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
English gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Evans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Evans drops back looking for a leg! English is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and English manages to kick Evans off! Evans jumps back into English's guard.
English looking to hit a scissor sweep but Evans is one step ahead there.
Evans wants to control from the top but English keeps moving.
Evans is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Evans content to stall in guard here.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Evans trying to control the position from guard on top but English is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
English controls Evans momentarily but Evans frees himself.
Evans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
English trying to keep a closed guard but Evans is proving a slippery customer.
Evans forces his way into half guard.
Evans maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! English could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Evans has cracked it and English is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Evans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Evans!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul DeSantis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vlkomir Jahoda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paul DeSantis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vlkomir Jahoda!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahoda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DeSantis on his heels. He'll look to pass DeSantis's guard now, I'm sure.
Jahoda is stalling in the full guard.
DeSantis trying to keep a closed guard but Jahoda is proving a slippery customer.
Jahoda postures up and lands a big shot to DeSantis's brow.
DeSantis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
DeSantis keeping full guard, as Jahoda tries to pass.
Jahoda controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Jahoda has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Jahoda might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jahoda tries to free his leg and advance position but DeSantis is retaining full guard.
Jahoda controlling from the top position.
Jahoda's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
DeSantis trying to keep a closed guard but Jahoda is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jahoda shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
DeSantis actively working from the bottom here.
Jahoda looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSantis wants to control but Jahoda is keeping busy.
DeSantis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jahoda is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
DeSantis wants to improve his position but Jahoda is controlling well.
Jahoda content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahoda missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Jahoda controlling the pace.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jahoda.
Jahoda is trying to work for a kimura but DeSantis is defending well.
Jahoda perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
DeSantis gets back to full guard.
Jahoda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jahoda preventing the sweep.
DeSantis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
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.
DeSantis being controlled here, momentarily.
DeSantis tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jahoda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
DeSantis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
DeSantis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jahoda controls the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jahoda closes the distance and pushes DeSantis back into the cage.
DeSantis is trying to stall.
DeSantis taking a breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jahoda gets control of DeSantis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Jahoda will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlkomir Jahoda dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A momentary lapse in concentration from DeSantis enables Jahoda to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. DeSantis manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jahoda controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jahoda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeSantis works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jahoda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jahoda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
DeSantis is pulling down on Jahoda's head to control his posture.
DeSantis had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jahoda defends it easily.
Vlkomir Jahoda has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jahoda scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahoda controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSantis working a defensive guard here.
Jahoda seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jahoda preventing the sweep.
Jahoda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jahoda stays in close to DeSantis's body and controls the position.
Jahoda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jahoda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jahoda controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jahoda shoots in and bounces DeSantis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jahoda is breathing heavily.
DeSantis controls Jahoda momentarily but Jahoda frees himself.
Jahoda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeSantis looking to control.
Jahoda advances position into side control!
DeSantis trying to remain calm as Jahoda controls from the top position.
DeSantis is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Jahoda off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jahoda just trying to survive but DeSantis is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
DeSantis trying to control momentarily.
Jahoda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jahoda trying to control the position but DeSantis manages to sink in the hooks.
Jahoda looking to control the position.
Jahoda fending off the submission attempt from DeSantis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jahoda can't escape the position.
DeSantis is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jahoda trying to control the action but DeSantis just sinks the hooks in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jahoda might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeSantis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
DeSantis is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Jahoda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Jahoda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vlkomir Jahoda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Jahoda takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jahoda throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. DeSantis was covering up waiting for the punch and Jahoda finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Jahoda controlling from the top position.
Jahoda postures up in DeSantis's guard and throws a big left but DeSantis blocks it.
Jahoda throws a big elbow that misses.
Jahoda content to stall in guard here.
DeSantis wants to sweep here but Jahoda controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jahoda controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jahoda.
Jahoda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jahoda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jahoda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
DeSantis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
DeSantis being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jahoda shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jahoda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
DeSantis being controlled here, momentarily.
Jahoda trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSantis looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeSantis is on top in guard.
Jahoda pulls DeSantis in to control the position.
DeSantis won't allow Jahoda to sweep him here.
Jahoda is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and DeSantis defends well.
DeSantis stays in close to Jahoda's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Jahoda holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSantis drops back looking for a leg! Jahoda is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jahoda manages to kick DeSantis off! DeSantis jumps back into Jahoda's guard.
DeSantis being controlled here momentarily.
Jahoda working a defensive guard here.
Jahoda looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
DeSantis tries to free his leg and advance position but Jahoda is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
DeSantis scores with a three punch combo!
DeSantis ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
DeSantis fails to land with a series of punches.
Jahoda changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeSantis looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeSantis is not content to let Jahoda control the position.
DeSantis is trying to control Jahoda's posture but Jahoda avoids it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jahoda taking a breather here.
Paul DeSantis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vlkomir Jahoda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
DeSantis tries to buck Jahoda off but Jahoda is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Paul DeSantis.
I think Jahoda has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Vlkomir Jahoda!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Vlkomir Jahoda!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Vlkomir Jahoda!
Vlkomir Jahoda wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matej Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Stofer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rambo kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is We are the champions !. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matej Rambo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Stofer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stofer bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Rambo prevents Stofer from improving position.
Rambo struggling a bit here.
Rambo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stofer's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stofer in particular looking to stall.
Stofer wants to pass the guard but Rambo is defending well.
Stofer is controlling the pace.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stofer is looking for a kimura but Rambo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Stofer to get the leverage.
Stofer controlling the action here.
Rambo actively working from the bottom here.
Stofer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Stofer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Rambo trying to control from the bottom.
Stofer is working for a kimura but Rambo is defending it quite comfortably.
Stofer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Rambo is looking to improve his position.
Stofer is trying to control the action in half guard but Rambo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stofer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rambo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rambo wants to control but Stofer is keeping busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Rambo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rambo thumps Stofer with a low kick.
Stofer fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rambo sprawls well initially but Stofer persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stofer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rambo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rambo wants to control but Stofer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stofer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rambo is trying to control but can't.
Rambo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Stofer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Stofer trying to control the pace.
Rambo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
Stofer trying to pass the guard but Rambo defending well.
Rambo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stofer pulls his head out easily.
Rambo is trying to maintain the position but Stofer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stofer tries to pass to full mount but Rambo defends it.
Stofer controlling the pace.
Stofer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rambo wants to control the action here but instead Stofer manages to pass to full mount!
Stofer sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Rambo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stofer controlling the position easily from mount.
Rambo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Stofer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rambo lands a high kick!
Stofer shoots in and bounces Rambo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stofer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rambo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stofer passes into half guard.
Rambo trying to control but Stofer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rambo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stofer controlling the action here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stofer decides to return to a standing position.
Rambo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rambo wants to clinch
and Stofer finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Stofer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rambo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stofer is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stofer passes Rambo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ryan Stofer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Stofer passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rambo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stofer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Stofer trying to control the position.
Stofer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rambo is fighting to break Stofer's control of his arms but Stofer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Rambo passes Stofer's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rambo is working for a kimura but Stofer is defending it quite comfortably.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stofer is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stofer keeps trying to improve his position.
Stofer wants to control but Rambo is keeping busy.
Stofer is defending against the submission attempts here by Rambo.
Stofer is controlling Rambo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stofer tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.
Rambo trying to work for an americana but Stofer has managed to regain full guard.
Stofer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stofer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stofer holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rambo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Stofer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rambo tries a head kick but it misses.
Stofer tries to counter with a clinch but Rambo shakes him off and moves away.
Stofer darts in and clinches Rambo up against the cage.
Rambo tries to break free but Stofer pushes him back against the cage.
Stofer has Rambo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stofer pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rambo tumbling to the mat - Stofer dives into Rambo's guard.
Rambo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stofer is defending well. Rambo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stofer has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rambo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matej Rambo!
A pretty intense looking Matej Rambo took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vas Dragan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Renata (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vas Dragan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joseph Renata!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Renata doesn't manage to clinch there - Dragan circles away.
Dragan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Renata makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Renata misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dragan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dragan could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Dragan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Renata!
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!
Dragan is staying tight to Renata's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dragan moves into full mount!
Renata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dragan content just to control the position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragan looking for a guillotine from mount but Renata is having none of it.
Dragan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Renata has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Dragan has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Renata is in real trouble here. Dragan gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Renata is tapping out! Dragan wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Vas Dragan!
Vas Dragan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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