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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Haksu Jionta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Cronesberry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marco Cronesberry is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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265 lbs
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280 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Olympic wrestler
Brawler
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Haksu Jionta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marco Cronesberry!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jionta lands a nice looking body shot.
Jionta is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cronesberry misses with a hook. Jionta ducked under it nicely.
Jionta sizes up Cronesberry with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cronesberry misses with a low kick.
Jionta thuds his right hand into Cronesberry's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Cronesberry scores with a takedown into Jionta's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jionta working for a triangle but Cronesberry defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jionta working a defensive guard here.
Jionta wants to sweep here but Cronesberry controlling him for the moment.
Cronesberry works over Jionta with some ground and pound from guard.
Cronesberry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cronesberry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronesberry trying to control but Jionta is working from the bottom.
Cronesberry makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cronesberry throwing strikes from guard but Jionta blocks nicely.
Cronesberry works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ground and pound from Cronesberry.
Cronesberry is pressing down on Jionta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jionta is holding on for now.
Jionta is refusing to be controlled, as Cronesberry sits in half guard.
Cronesberry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jionta is pressing down on Cronesberry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cronesberry is pushing down on Jionta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jionta is fighting to maintain full guard but Cronesberry has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cronesberry wants to pass to mount but Jionta is defending the position.
Jionta tries to get to full guard but Cronesberry has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronesberry is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jionta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cronesberry seems to be looking for submissions.
Cronesberry is nestled in close to Jionta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cronesberry wants to pass the guard but Jionta is defending well.
Cronesberry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Cronesberry.
Cronesberry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronesberry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jionta knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jionta is trying to stand.
Cronesberry working the head and body with strikes.
Cronesberry working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cronesberry working Jionta over with strikes.
Cronesberry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jionta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jionta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cronesberry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cronesberry working some strikes from top position.
Cronesberry landing some decent shots from guard.
Cronesberry in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cronesberry cracks Jionta with a solid left hand.
Cronesberry looking to pass the guard.
Cronesberry postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cronesberry controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cronesberry lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Cronesberry dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jionta uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cronesberry.
Cronesberry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jionta lands the left hand.
Cronesberry misses with a wild body shot.
Jionta avoids the head kick by Cronesberry.
Jionta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cronesberry's hands.
A combination from Cronesberry does no damage.
Jionta connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Jionta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Jionta, as that shot connected.
Cronesberry misses with a body shot.
Jionta connects with a body shot that sends Cronesberry's belly button to the back.
Jionta throws a right hand that Cronesberry ducks under and follows up with a left that Cronesberry also avoids with ease.
Jionta scores with a hook.
Cronesberry throws a sloppy head kick and Jionta moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Jionta.
Jionta works over Cronesberry's head and body with a nice combination.
Cronesberry darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cronesberry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cronesberry connects with a nice short shot to Jionta's temple.
Cronesberry is pressing down on Jionta's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jionta is holding on for now.
Jionta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cronesberry scores with a couple of nice shots.
Jionta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cronesberry scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jionta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jionta is pressing down on Cronesberry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cronesberry lands a couple of digs.
Jionta can't keep his opponent in guard - Cronesberry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jionta gets back to full guard.
Cronesberry scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cronesberry passes Jionta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Cronesberry.
Cronesberry working the head and body with strikes.
Jionta trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice strikes from Cronesberry there.
Jionta has hold of Cronesberry's hands but Cronesberry slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jionta on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jionta tries to roll over but Cronesberry keeps him under control.
Cronesberry winds up and cracks Jionta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Cronesberry connects with a nice short shot to Jionta's temple.
Jionta is pressing down on Cronesberry's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cronesberry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cronesberry lands a couple of digs.
Cronesberry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jionta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cronesberry tries to free his leg and advance position but Jionta is retaining full guard.
Cronesberry scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cronesberry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cronesberry lands a couple of elbows.
Cronesberry controlling from the top position.
Cronesberry lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cronesberry content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cronesberry wants to control from the top but Jionta keeps moving.
Cronesberry scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cronesberry's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jionta keeping moving, preventing Cronesberry from controlling successfully.
Jionta has momentary wrist control but Cronesberry slips an elbow through the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cronesberry lands a couple of elbows.
Cronesberry lands a couple of elbows.
Cronesberry got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jionta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cronesberry has managed to get both his arms back between Jionta's legs - danger averted.
Cronesberry trying to control the position from guard on top but Jionta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronesberry is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jionta manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cronesberry manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cronesberry is controlling Jionta's posture.
Jionta won't allow Cronesberry to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Cronesberry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jionta missing with a left hand there. Cronesberry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Haksu Jionta is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jionta scores with a sloppy right hand. Cronesberry should have avoided that one.
Cronesberry closes the distance and clinches.
Jionta dodges an elbow strike from Cronesberry.
Jionta blocks an elbow strike from Cronesberry.
Jionta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cronesberry pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cronesberry working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cronesberry breaks the clinch.
Jionta scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jionta slips a straight right by Cronesberry.
Cronesberry scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jionta takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jionta trying to remain calm as Cronesberry controls from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jionta sneaks back into half guard.
Cronesberry lands strikes from half guard.
Cronesberry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cronesberry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jionta is looking to improve his position.
Cronesberry seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jionta is trying to stand back up but Cronesberry is controlling him
Cronesberry is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cronesberry is nestled in close to Jionta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cronesberry slips a nice elbow through Jionta's hands, connecting with Jionta's forehead.
Cronesberry slows the pace down in half guard.
Cronesberry lands with a punch from half guard.
Cronesberry landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jionta is rocked!
Cronesberry scores with a big shot! Jionta's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jionta! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marco Cronesberry!
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