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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between RIck Brandford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adimaro Jaeger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jaeger has chosen Du Hast by Rammstein as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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190 lbs
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200 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RIck Brandford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adimaro Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandford misses with a low kick as Jaeger jumps back.
Jaeger pushes Brandford up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaeger is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brandford is defending well for now.
Jaeger tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandford avoids the damage to the body.
Jaeger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Jaeger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Jaeger wants to control but Brandford is keeping him busy.
Jaeger throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Brandford works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Jaeger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jaeger seems to be looking for submissions.
Jaeger is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger is pressing down on Brandford's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandford is holding on for now.
Jaeger missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Jaeger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jaeger seems to be working for a kimura but Brandford defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Brandford is looking for a sweep. Jaeger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaeger thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jaeger is trying to control. Brandford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jaeger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Jaeger looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Brandford keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brandford has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jaeger seems to be looking for submissions.
Jaeger looking for a submission but Brandford manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jaeger won't allow Brandford to get back to his feet.
Brandford on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brandford tries to get out of the position.
Jaeger drops back, looking for a kneebar! Brandford looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Brandford looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Brandford!
Jaeger tries to bench press Brandford off him but Brandford keeps the position.
The strikes coming from Brandford are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandford looks up at the clock and then as Jaeger takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Brandford smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jaeger gets back to half guard.
Jaeger gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adimaro Jaeger dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Jaeger throws a series of punches but Brandford moves out of range.
Jaeger moves out of range of the body kick from Brandford.
A big right from Brandford misses.
Jaeger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jaeger gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brandford is pressed up against the cage. Jaeger has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brandford down to the mat. Brandford avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brandford cracks the inside of Jaeger's front leg.
Adimaro Jaeger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jaeger closes the distance and clinches.
Jaeger drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandford is trying to stall.
Brandford is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Jaeger pulls guard successfully.
Brandford postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brandford looking to pass the guard.
Brandford scoring with some ground and pound.
Brandford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brandford knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jaeger on the ground.
Jaeger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandford has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jaeger is striking from the bottom but Brandford uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaeger is looking for a sweep. Brandford is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jaeger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandford pulls his head out easily.
Jaeger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jaeger is breathing heavily.
Brandford is nestled in close to Jaeger, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Jaeger is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brandford pulls his head out easily.
Jaeger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Brandford wants to pass the guard but Jaeger is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaeger keeping moving, preventing Brandford from controlling successfully.
Jaeger looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger looking to control.
Jaeger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaeger tries to strike from the bottom.
Brandford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Jaeger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brandford looking to sit in guard and control but Jaeger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Jaeger throws a strike but Brandford rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Brandford lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Brandford!
Jaeger landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jaeger punching from mount but Brandford doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Brandford in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Jaeger jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Brandford is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Brandford and Jaeger has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Jaeger is trying to get an arm triangle but Brandford is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandford is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Jaeger is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Jaeger swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Brandford is now in Jaeger's guard. A big mistake from Jaeger there, giving up the dominant position!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Brandford's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandford trying to control the position from guard on top but Jaeger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adimaro Jaeger 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jaeger moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brandford connects with a body shot that sends Jaeger's belly button to the back.
Brandford uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jaeger.
Jaeger has a takedown stuffed.
A nice combination there by Jaeger.
Jaeger takes the fight into the clinch.
Brandford leaning against his opponent.
Jaeger is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brandford taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Brandford can't break the clinch.
Brandford is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Brandford wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jaeger wants a takedown.
RIck Brandford has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adimaro Jaeger.
Jaeger is trying to drag Brandford to the mat but Brandford just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jaeger is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brandford pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jaeger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jaeger has Brandford pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandford manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Brandford will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jaeger up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jaeger tries for a takedown. No joy.
A bit of stalling here from Brandford.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by RIck Brandford.
Brandford looks for the body kick but Jaeger saw that one coming.
That kick from Brandford tenderised Jaeger's leg. Jaeger is trying to keep his angry face on.
Brandford lands with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick there by Brandford.
Brandford fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jaeger checks it well.
Jaeger throws a sloppy head kick
and Brandford counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Brandford trying to mount his opponent but Jaeger defends it.
Brandford working the head and body with strikes.
Brandford landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jaeger looking for submissions off his back.
Jaeger looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Brandford there.
Brandford slips a nice elbow through Jaeger's hands, connecting with Jaeger's forehead.
Brandford is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaeger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jaeger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brandford is trying to control the action in half guard but Jaeger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brandford seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jaeger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
RIck Brandford overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandford trying to control the pace.
Jaeger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jaeger.
Jaeger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandford is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandford landing with the ground and pound.
Brandford is in close to Jaeger's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Brandford makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adimaro Jaeger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jaeger trying to keep a closed guard but Brandford is proving a slippery customer.
Brandford landing with the ground and pound.
Jaeger is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jaeger looking to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Adimaro Jaeger was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Jaeger pushes Brandford up against the cage in a clinch.
Jaeger has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brandford avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brandford has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Jaeger regains guard immediately.
Jaeger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jaeger wants to sweep here but Brandford controlling him for the moment.
Brandford distracts Jaeger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
RIck Brandford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brandford keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jaeger's head.
Jaeger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brandford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brandford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jaeger has his foot on Brandford's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brandford works his way back into a safe position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
RIck Brandford showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Jaeger 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adimaro Jaeger!
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energy
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pop
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