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QFC Tournament 1082 Round 2 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Kleen (ranked 4884 p4p, 4315 weight class) and Murderous Warmonger (ranked 571 p4p, 0 weight class). Murderous Warmonger is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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280
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Kleen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Murderous Warmonger!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kleen dives in for a single leg takedown but Warmonger sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Warmonger lands a left hand.
Warmonger misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kleen.
Kleen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kleen gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Warmonger is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kleen is controlling him.
Warmonger keeping moving, preventing Kleen from controlling successfully.
Warmonger wants to stand and escape but Kleen is having none of it.
Kleen trying to control but Warmonger is working from the bottom.
Kleen really is a fat lump.
Warmonger pulls Kleen in close to prevent any damage.
Warmonger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kleen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleen passes Warmonger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kleen wants to free his trapped foot but Warmonger is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kleen prevents Warmonger from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kleen is trying to work for a kimura but Warmonger is defending well.
Warmonger taking some punishment here, with Kleen in his half guard.
Kleen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warmonger keeps working.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kleen lands a nice short elbow.
Warmonger is looking to control Kleen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Warmonger avoid being mounted?
Kleen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Warmonger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kleen.
Warmonger tries to roll over but Kleen keeps him under control.
Kleen wants to take a breather but Warmonger is having none of it.
Warmonger is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warmonger controlling the position well.
Kleen is keen to just control but Warmonger is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kleen moves nicely into side control.
Kleen cracks Warmonger with a big right hand but Warmonger just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kleen working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kleen stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Warmonger slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warmonger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Warmonger avoids the body shot from Kleen.
Warmonger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Warmonger lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warmonger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kleen.
Kleen tries to counter by clinching up but Warmonger breaks away and moves out of range.
Kleen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmonger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kleen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Warmonger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warmonger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kleen misses with a takedown attempt
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kleen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kleen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kleen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Warmonger counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murderous Warmonger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kleen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Warmonger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Warmonger scores with a decent looking hook.
Kleen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warmonger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kleen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Warmonger has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmonger looks to land a right hand but Kleen moved out of range.
Warmonger looks winded!
Warmonger jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kleen closes the distance and clinches up with Warmonger, looking for a takedown. Kleen pushes Warmonger against the cage but Warmonger circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kleen goes for a double leg but Warmonger avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Warmonger continues to drive forward.
Warmonger throws out a counter right but Kleen avoids it with no problem.
A left hand lands to the body for Warmonger.
Warmonger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kleen backwards.
Kleen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Warmonger gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Warmonger can't find room to land a body shot as Kleen controls the action.
Kleen keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Warmonger's efforts to push away.
Warmonger gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kleen.
Kleen turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kleen manages to end up in side control.
Warmonger tries to bench press Kleen off him but Kleen keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Murderous Warmonger dominated that round.
That's time! Kleen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kleen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmonger counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Warmonger!
Warmonger cracks Kleen with a good jab.
Warmonger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kleen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kleen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warmonger tries to avoid it but Kleen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warmonger to the ground. Warmonger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kleen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warmonger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kleen's head.
Warmonger bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kleen's head backwards.
Kleen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Warmonger but Warmonger pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kleen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kleen throws a jab when Warmonger was well out of range.
Warmonger looks to throw the jab but Kleen is out of range.
Warmonger might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Warmonger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kleen's hands.
Murderous Warmonger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmonger misses with a straight left.
Kleen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warmonger throws a hook to the side of Kleen's head but Kleen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleen closes the distance but Warmonger moves to the side
and Warmonger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kleen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Warmonger.
Kleen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warmonger sprawls and moves away.
Kleen gets a double leg takedown into Warmonger's guard.
Warmonger looking for a sweep. Not yet Warmonger, not yet.
Kleen drops back looking for a leg! Warmonger is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Warmonger manages to kick Kleen off! Kleen jumps back into Warmonger's guard.
Kleen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kleen wants to control from the top but Warmonger keeps moving.
Kleen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kleen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kleen stands up and waves to Warmonger to follow him.
Kleen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Warmonger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kleen manages to avoid it.
Kleen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Warmonger.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warmonger's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kleen looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kleen trying to control the position from guard on top but Warmonger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kleen works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kleen wants to take a breather but Warmonger is having none of it.
Warmonger is defending against the submission attempts here by Kleen.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kleen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Warmonger does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kleen passes to full mount!
Warmonger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kleen raining down hammerfists from mount.
Warmonger tries to lock up and control but Kleen gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kleen is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Warmonger can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kleen breaks from Warmonger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warmonger is squirming around, avoiding Kleen's attempts to control the action.
Warmonger is working to get back to half guard.
Warmonger is squirming around, avoiding Kleen's attempts to control the action.
Kleen is landing with some decent strikes but Warmonger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kleen is landing with some decent strikes but Warmonger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kleen is landing with some decent strikes but Warmonger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 It looks like Murderous Warmonger has been cut.
Warmonger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Warmonger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kleen lands a nice shot to the head.
 Warmonger is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Kleen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Murderous Warmonger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Kleen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Warmonger tries to avoid it but Kleen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Warmonger to the ground. Warmonger escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kleen moves away from the strike by Warmonger.
Warmonger throws a hook to the side of Kleen's head but Kleen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kleen with a poor takedown
and Warmonger counters with a nice uppercut.
Warmonger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kleen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warmonger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kleen's head.
Warmonger connects with a right hand. Kleen shakes it off.
Kleen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kleen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Warmonger leaves Kleen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Kleen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kleen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kleen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Warmonger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Warmonger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warmonger throws the left hand but Kleen avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warmonger lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kleen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Warmonger finds it's way round the side to connect with Kleen's head.
Warmonger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kleen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kleen looking to score a takedown here. Warmonger is defending well but Kleen drives through and ends up in Warmonger's guard.
Warmonger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kleen cracks Warmonger with a solid left hand.
Kleen advances position into side control!
Warmonger tries to improve position but can't.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kleen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Warmonger keeps working.
Kleen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
John Kleen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kleen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kleen is working Warmonger over with some ground and pound from side control.
The cut above Murderous Warmonger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Murderous Warmonger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). John Kleen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaz Passer (ranked 4698 p4p, 4696 weight class) and Gordon Mondell (ranked 544 p4p, 555 weight class). Mondell has chosen Snoop Dogg Feat Nate Dogg, Warren G - Im Fly as his entrance music. Gaz Passer could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gordon Mondell's chin.
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Counter fighter
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaz Passer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gordon Mondell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Passer moves into the clinch.
Mondell tries to pull guard but Passer won't allow it.
Mondell goes for a takedown attempt but Passer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mondell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gaz Passer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Mondell.
Mondell tries for a takedown but Passer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Passer forces Mondell back against the cage and clinches.
Passer gets underhooks to prevent Mondell's takedown attempt.
Passer has Mondell pushed against the cage.
Passer misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passer is pressed up against the cage. Mondell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Passer down to the mat. Passer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Passer shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Mondell has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Passer has passed into side control.
Passer lands an elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passer content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Passer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Passer works to advance to full mount. Mondell defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Passer avoids the attempt from Mondell to control.
Mondell is working to get back to half guard.
Passer lands a nice shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Passer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Passer controlling his opponent.
Mondell can't escape the position.
Passer looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mondell is trying desperately to improve position.
Passer working Mondell over with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondell is trying desperately to improve position.
Passer goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Mondell turns into him and now he's in Passer's guard.
Passer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Passer is on top in guard.
Passer cracks Mondell with a solid left hand.
Mondell throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Passer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Passer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mondell's head.
Mondell trying to control the position.
Passer stands and throws Mondell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Passer lands a few punches from side control.
Mondell is trying to control Passer's posture but Passer avoids it.
Passer connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Mondell some visible discomfort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaz Passer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Passer forces Mondell back against the cage and clinches.
Mondell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Passer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mondell.
Passer misses with a punch to the body.
Mondell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Passer walks away with a smile on his face. Mondell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gaz Passer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gordon Mondell.
Passer slaps away a takedown attempt from Mondell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mondell with a poor takedown
and Passer moves into the clinch.
Passer breaks from the clinch.
Passer scores with a takedown into Mondell's guard.
Passer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mondell's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Passer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Passer stands and throws Mondell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mondell is trying to improve his position.
Mondell struggling a bit here.
Passer trying to control the position but Mondell is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Passer is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mondell will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mondell wants to control but Passer postures up.
Passer working the head with strikes.
Mondell struggling a bit here.
Passer passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mondell!
Passer lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Mondell hang on?
Gaz Passer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Passer breaks from Mondell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondell tries to reverse the position but Passer maintains control.
Mondell manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Passer trying to control the pace.
Passer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mondell can do to turn this around?
Mondell trying to get back to full guard but Passer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Passer takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mondell taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondell is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Passer breaks from Mondell's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mondell working to try and regain half guard.
Passer working the ground and pound effectively.
Passer avoids the attempt from Mondell to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
BOOM! Passer connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gaz Passer dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Mondell drives through and clinches with Passer against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mondell pulls guard effortlessly.
Mondell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Passer wants to control from the top but Mondell keeps moving.
Passer lands a couple of elbows.
Passer looking to sit in guard and control but Mondell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Passer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Passer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Passer is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mondell looking to sit in guard and control but Passer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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.
Passer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Passer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Passer passes Mondell's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Passer moves into full mount! Mondell won't be happy about that!
Passer trying to control but Mondell is having none of it.
Passer fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mondell wants to hold on but Passer pushes him away.
Mondell is trying to escape the mount.
Passer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mondell wants to hold on but Passer pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mondell really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mondell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mondell regains half guard.
Mondell is trying to control but Passer passes into side control!
Mondell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Passer's best efforts.
Passer keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mondell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mondell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mondell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Passer pushes down on Mondell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Passer with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mondell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Passer pulls his head out easily.
Gordon Mondell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gaz Passer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Passer stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gaz Passer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Passer 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Gaz Passer!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Gaz Passer!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Gaz Passer!
Gaz Passer wins by unanimous decision!
Gaz Passer thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Gordon Mondell spoke after the fight, saying 'Its not over, back to the drawing board. I will be back, thank you for the opportunity! '.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Senior Tres Santos (ranked 4514 p4p, 4782 weight class) and Richard Bowater (ranked 527 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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Brawler
Solid chin |
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Senior Tres Santos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richard Bowater!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Tres Santos. No joy for Bowater on that attempt.
Bowater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tres Santos as he jumps to the side.
Tres Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tres Santos swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bowater counters by clinching up.
Bowater avoiding damage.
Bowater breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bowater shoots in for a double leg but Tres Santos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Senior Tres Santos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Bowater.
Bowater pushes Tres Santos up against the cage in a clinch.
Bowater swings wildly with an uppercut but Tres Santos uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bowater struggles to land a body shot inside as Tres Santos controls his hands.
Bowater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bowater staying out of range there.
Tres Santos slips a jab and a cross from Bowater.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tres Santos throws a one two combo.
It looks like Richard Bowater has been cut.
A cross from Tres Santos lands.
Tres Santos is pawing at Bowater, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Bowater's nose. Bowater is badly hurt! Tres Santos pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Bowater tries desperately to hold on but Tres Santos is relentless in his assault! As Bowater receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Tres Santos away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Senior Tres Santos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mai Punani (ranked 4697 p4p, 4641 weight class) and Johnny Kim (ranked 159 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mai Punani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Kim!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Punani tries to counter with a takedown but Kim is quick to defend against it.
Kim tries to clinch but Punani moves away
and Punani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kim!
Kim is looking to get back to his feet here but Punani is keeping cool and he's managed to take Kim's back.
Punani throwing damaging strikes from the back! Kim could be in trouble here!
Punani is landing with strikes. Kim can't take much more of this.
It looks like Johnny Kim has been cut.
Punani has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Kim is defending well but eventually Punani manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Kim has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mai Punani!
A relieved looking Mai Punani thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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