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QFC Tournament 1170 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dazz Dillininger (ranked 4299 p4p, 4088 weight class) and IHate Waiting (ranked 0 p4p, 467 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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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dazz Dillininger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, IHate Waiting!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waiting blocks a head kick by Dillininger.
Waiting shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Dillininger wants to stand up but Waiting is controlling him.
Dillininger trying to control the position.
Dillininger looking for a guillotine here but Waiting defends easily.
Waiting stands and throws Dillininger's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dillininger knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Waiting on the ground.
Waiting is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dillininger has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dillininger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waiting has hold of Dillininger's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dillininger tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Waiting cranks the arm and Dillininger screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dillininger, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). IHate Waiting!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Slivers (ranked 4305 p4p, 4205 weight class) and Messiah Penn (ranked 483 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Slivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Messiah Penn!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slivers scores with a hook to the body. Penn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Slivers lands with a hook. Penn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jab from Slivers.
Penn's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slivers connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Penn scrambles back to his feet.
Slivers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Penn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Penn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Donk. Slivers catches Penn right on the button with a cross.
Slivers ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Slivers looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Penn is working to tighten his grip on Slivers's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Slivers has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Penn is really squeezing tight and eventually Slivers passes out! Penn breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Messiah Penn!
A less than humble Messiah Penn misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Herra Peto (ranked 4306 p4p, 4317 weight class) and Mohammad Contreras (ranked 484 p4p, 485 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Herra Peto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mohammad Contreras!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Peto might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peto can't do much from the bottom here.
Contreras stands up.
Peto gets a clinch.
Peto taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Peto goes for a takedown attempt but Contreras pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Contreras wants to clinch.
Peto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contreras darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Contreras takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Peto wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Contreras 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.
Peto is looking to improve his position.
Contreras lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two 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.
Contreras sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Peto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Peto is trying to get back to full guard.
Peto is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Contreras's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Contreras's back!
Contreras is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Contreras breaks Peto's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Peto has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Contreras can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Peto being controlled here, momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras landing some decent shots from guard.
Peto working for a triangle but Contreras defends it easily.
Contreras pushes down on Peto's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Contreras is looking to advance position but Peto won't allow it.
Contreras seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Contreras is looking to advance position but Peto won't allow it.
Peto trying to control but Contreras postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peto is looking to improve his position.
Contreras is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peto defends it well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Contreras in particular looking to stall.
Contreras is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Peto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Contreras.
Contreras takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammad Contreras 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.
Contreras gets a takedown into half guard.
Peto moves into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Peto is on top in guard.
Peto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Peto trying to control but Contreras is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peto wants to pass the guard but Contreras is keeping the position.
Contreras pulls Peto in close to his closed guard and prevents Peto from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mohammad Contreras has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peto defends it easily.
Peto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Contreras is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Contreras can do anything to dispel that myth.
Contreras looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Contreras pulls Peto in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Contreras tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Contreras throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Peto escapes and throws Contreras's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Peto goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Contreras rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Peto's guard! Nice work there by Contreras!
Peto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Contreras is looking to control Peto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Contreras avoid being mounted?
Peto wants to work for an arm triangle but Contreras is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Contreras trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Peto has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Contreras is in all sorts of trouble here.
Peto is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Contreras to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Contreras shrugs it off.
Contreras tries to lock up and control but Peto gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Peto working for a submission but Contreras is keeping him at bay.
Peto swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Contreras is now in Peto's guard. A big mistake from Peto there, giving up the dominant position!
Contreras works over Peto with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Peto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Contreras chips away with some ground and pound.
Peto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Contreras got a little sloppy there for a moment and Peto has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Contreras has managed to get both his arms back between Peto's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Contreras content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Contreras controlling from the top position.
Peto has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Contreras should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Peto has tightened it up now! Contreras should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Herra Peto!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johannes Kostaja (ranked 4304 p4p, 4325 weight class) and Jesus Dennis (ranked 481 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johannes Kostaja!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Dennis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kostaja slips a jab and a cross from Dennis.
Dennis pushes Kostaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Kostaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dennis manages to break the clinch.
Kostaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dennis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kostaja lands a nice shot that snaps Dennis's head back.
Dennis has Kostaja up against the cage in a clinch.
Dennis lands a body punch.
Kostaja tries to work over Dennis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dennis tries to pull guard but Kostaja won't allow it.
Dennis breaks the clinch.
Kostaja's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Kostaja duly obliges.
Johannes Kostaja 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!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dennis.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kostaja. Dennis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kostaja slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johannes Kostaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jesus Dennis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kostaja connects with a crisp jab.
Dennis throws a series of punches but Kostaja avoids them all with ease.
Kostaja connects with a body shot that sends Dennis's belly button to the back.
Kostaja dips to his left and cracks Dennis with an uppercut!
Kostaja connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dennis. Dennis circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dennis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
 Dennis is rocked!
Kostaja cracks Dennis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kostaja has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Dennis to stand back up!
Dennis is still on wobbly legs! Can Kostaja finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dennis gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Kostaja gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johannes Kostaja!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eamon Tkemp (ranked 4135 p4p, 4259 weight class) and Davis Gibbon (ranked 159 p4p, 478 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eamon Tkemp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Davis Gibbon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gibbon gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gibbon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gibbon pulls Tkemp in close to prevent any damage.
Tkemp engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gibbon bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tkemp's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibbon is looking to stand up but Tkemp won't let him.
Gibbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tkemp works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibbon stopping the sweep attempt from Tkemp.
Gibbon wants to pass the guard but Tkemp is keeping the position.
Gibbon controlling from the top position.
Gibbon loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tkemp looking to control.
Tkemp looking to control but Gibbon passes into half 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.
Tkemp keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tkemp is looking for a sweep. Gibbon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gibbon in particular looking to stall.
Tkemp is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gibbon scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibbon closes the distance and clinches up with Tkemp, looking for a takedown. Gibbon pushes Tkemp against the cage but Tkemp circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tkemp keeps the fight on the outside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tkemp misses with a looping left.
Nice takedown defense from Tkemp. No joy for Gibbon on that attempt.
Tkemp seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Gibbon with that takedown attempt.
Eamon Tkemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gibbon.
Tkemp shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gibbon as he avoids it easily.
Gibbon tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gibbon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tkemp momentarily.
Gibbon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tkemp.
Gibbon tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gibbon shoots for a double leg takedown but Tkemp sprawls well. He's pushed Gibbon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Gibbon looks to land a combination. Tkemp sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gibbon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tkemp paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gibbon avoids the body shot from Tkemp.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tkemp manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gibbon on his heels. He'll look to pass Gibbon's guard now, I'm sure.
Tkemp postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tkemp wanted to stand there but Gibbon had control of the position.
Gibbon trying to control the position.
Tkemp stays in close to Gibbon's body and controls the position.
Gibbon will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tkemp lands a couple of digs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Davis Gibbon will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tkemp has Gibbon up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tkemps head.
Gibbon breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tkemp closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Gibbon is looking for a sweep. Tkemp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gibbon pushes Tkemp off and gets back to his feet.
Gibbon shoots in looking for a takedown but Tkemp manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gibbon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tkemp feinted with a counter takedown.
Tkemp clinches up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gibbon is trying to pull guard but Tkemp has him pressed against the cage.
Tkemp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gibbon has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Tkemp uses from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tkemp looking to pass the guard.
Tkemp controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tkemp trying to control but Gibbon is working from the bottom.
Tkemp is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gibbon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
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 showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gibbon controls Tkemp momentarily but Tkemp frees himself.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tkemp wants to get up but he can't break Gibbon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tkemp gets tackled into the cage by Gibbon. Gibbon maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gibbon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gibbon's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gibbon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tkemp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gibbon somewhat.
Eamon Tkemp has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Davis Gibbon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tkemp throws a front kick aimed at Gibbon's knee but Gibbon avoids it well.
Gibbon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gibbon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Eamon Tkemp is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gibbon pushes Tkemp up against the cage in a clinch.
Gibbon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tkemp smiles and moves away.
Gibbon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibbon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tkemp is fending him off so far but Gibbon persists. Nope, Tkemp circles away and we're back to standing.
Tkemp seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gibbon fails with a takedown attempt.
Gibbon is breathing heavily.
Tkemp misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gibbon shoots for a takedown but Tkemp saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tkemp shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gibbon's guard.
Gibbon keeping moving, preventing Tkemp from controlling successfully.
Tkemp avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tkemp trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tkemp passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tkemp wants to stand but Gibbon has his arm trapped.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eamon Tkemp will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tkemp shoots for a takedown but Gibbon saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tkemp avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tkemp is looking to clinch but Gibbon is avoiding it.
Gibbon goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gibbon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gibbon wants it to stay on the feet.
Some wild striking there from Tkemp.
Gibbon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tkemp throws a leg kick but Gibbon sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tkemp looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gibbon manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Tkemp. No joy for Gibbon on that attempt.
Tkemp darts in and clinches Gibbon up against the cage.
Tkemp is trying to drag Gibbon to the mat but Gibbon just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eamon Tkemp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gibbon has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tkemp avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gibbon is trying to pull guard but Tkemp turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gibbon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tkemp working hard to break the clinch.
Tkemp is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gibbon breaks the clinch.
Gibbon swats away the attempt to clinch by Tkemp.
Gibbon is looking to clinch but Tkemp is avoiding it.
Gibbon fails in his attempt to clinch.
No joy there for Tkemp, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gibbon tries to clinch there but Tkemp circles away.
Gibbon moves into the clinch successfully.
Tkemp struggles to land a body shot inside as Gibbon controls his hands.
Gibbon jumps guard but Tkemp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibbon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tkemp pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tkemp slowing the pace effectively.
Gibbon pulls guard successfully.
Tkemp wants to control from the top but Gibbon keeps moving.
Gibbon striking off his back but it's not causing Tkemp any problems.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Gibbon manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tkemp using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gibbon has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gibbon jumps guard but Tkemp turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tkemp has had enough of the clinch but Gibbon keeps him there for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibbon pulls Tkemp into guard.
Gibbon keeping moving, preventing Tkemp from controlling successfully.
Tkemp wants to stand but Gibbon has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tkemp trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Davis Gibbon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gibbon 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 Davis Gibbon!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Davis Gibbon!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Eamon Tkemp!
Davis Gibbon wins by split decision!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Amketinho Slivko (ranked 4126 p4p, 4301 weight class) and Salamanteri Salamies (ranked 0 p4p, 482 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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Brawler
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Amketinho Slivko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Salamanteri Salamies!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salamies drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Salamies drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salamies jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salamies thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Slivko keeping full guard, as Salamies tries to pass.
Salamies drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Salamies jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Salamies wants to control from the top but Slivko keeps moving.
Slivko looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salamies trying to control the position from guard on top but Slivko is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slivko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Salamies on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salamies advances to half guard.
Salamies is looking for a kimura but Slivko is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Salamies to get the leverage.
Slivko is staying active underneath Salamies, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slivko 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 one minute gone in the round.
Slivko tries to roll over but Salamies keeps him under control.
Salamies wants to free his trapped foot but Slivko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Slivko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Salamies is looking to advance position but Slivko won't allow it.
Slivko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slivko is trying to control but Salamies passes into side control!
Salamies wants to control but Slivko is keeping him busy.
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.
Salamies has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Salamies looking for a guillotine from mount but Slivko is having none of it.
Salamies is working for a guillotine from mount but Slivko frees his head quite easily.
Slivko tries to hold on but Salamies postures up.
Slivko defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Salamies.
Salamies takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Salamies working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Slivko is doing well to defend. Salamies seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Slivko is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Salamanteri Salamies!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Fony Terguson (ranked 4178 p4p, 4258 weight class) and Deandre Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 317 weight class). Collins has chosen i get active as his entrance music. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Fony Terguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deandre Collins!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Terguson doesn't manage to clinch there - Collins circles away.
Terguson wants to clinch but Collins slips to the side
and Collins counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Collins pushes Terguson up against the cage in a clinch.
Terguson throws an elbow that misses.
Collins jumps guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Collins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Collins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Terguson is one step ahead there.
Collins has his hands on Terguson's head, controlling the position.
Terguson with a nice head shot there.
Collins really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Terguson. 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.
Collins pulls Terguson in close to prevent any damage.
Collins wants to sweep but no luck.
Terguson throws an elbow that misses. Collins uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Terguson's guard. Nice move by Collins!
Collins wants to pass the guard but Terguson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins is posturing up here but Terguson has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Collins tries to roll out but it's too tight and Collins has to tap! Slick submission there by Terguson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fony Terguson!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Talen Odom Hunt (ranked 4113 p4p, 4118 weight class) and Peacock Flounder (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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Talen Odom Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Peacock Flounder!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flounder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Flounder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Odom Hunt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Flounder moves into the clinch successfully.
Flounder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Flounder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Odom Hunt working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Flounder tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Odom Hunt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Odom Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Flounder jumps guard but Odom Hunt stands there with Flounder around his waist. Flounder gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Talen Odom Hunt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peacock Flounder.
Odom Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Flounder tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A short uppercut from Odom Hunt.
Flounder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odom Hunt smiles and moves away.
Flounder fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Odom Hunt, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Odom Hunt.
Flounder tries to pull guard but Odom Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flounder fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flounder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odom Hunt smiles and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flounder walks into a stiff left hand from Odom Hunt.
Flounder tries to clinch but Odom Hunt moves out of range.
Flounder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Flounder tries to pull guard but Odom Hunt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Odom Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Odom Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Odom Hunt.
Flounder tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Odom Hunt smiles and moves away.
Odom Hunt lands a jab to the head.
Flounder is rocked!
Flounder tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Odom Hunt counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Talen Odom Hunt!
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