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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benedict Holmes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph Joaquin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holmes kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Am I Demon by Danzig. This should be fireworks!
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155 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benedict Holmes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ralph Joaquin!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joaquin fails with the takedown.
Holmes tries to bum rush Joaquin with a series of wild strikes but Joaquin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Joaquin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Holmes is defended easily by Joaquin.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joaquin.
Benedict Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Joaquin.
Joaquin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Holmes to the ground. Joaquin is now in Holmes's guard.
Joaquin wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Holmes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Joaquin.
Joaquin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Joaquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Holmes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Joaquin trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joaquin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joaquin trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ralph Joaquin hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Joaquin shoots in and drives through. Holmes sprawls well.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holmes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Joaquin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Joaquin shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joaquin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joaquin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holmes keeps working.
Joaquin is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joaquin to get the leverage.
Joaquin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Joaquin eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Holmes is breathing heavily.
Holmes wants to control but Joaquin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Joaquin is looking for a kimura here.
Joaquin is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Joaquin to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Holmes defends it well.
Joaquin wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joaquin wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Joaquin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holmes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Joaquin.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Joaquin is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Joaquin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Holmes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice combination there by Holmes.
Joaquin fails with a takedown attempt.
Joaquin fails with a takedown attempt.
Joaquin throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Holmes's waist but Holmes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joaquin off to one side.
Benedict Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Joaquin.
Holmes pushes Joaquin up against the cage in a clinch.
Holmes tries to break the clinch but Joaquin is controlling the position.
Joaquin tries to pull guard but Holmes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Joaquin wants a takedown but no success here.
Holmes misses with a knee to the head.
Joaquin has Holmes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Holmes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Holmes manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joaquin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Joaquin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nice takedown defense from Holmes. No joy for Joaquin on that attempt.
Holmes tries to clinch but Joaquin is having none of it.
Joaquin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Holmes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Holmes utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Joaquin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Holmes is keeping the position for now.
Holmes knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Joaquin on the ground.
Holmes trying to control the position.
Joaquin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ralph Joaquin has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin throws a big right hand that misses.
Joaquin has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joaquin passes Holmes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Holmes is defending against the submission attempts here by Joaquin.
Joaquin lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joaquin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joaquin is keen to just control but Holmes is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes wants to get back to full guard.
Joaquin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Joaquin seems to be working for a kimura but Holmes defends the submission attempt.
Joaquin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holmes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Joaquin is nestled in close to Holmes, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is working for a kimura but Holmes is defending it quite comfortably.
Joaquin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Joaquin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Holmes sees it coming and defends easily.
Holmes won't allow Joaquin to pass to mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joaquin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Holmes is just riding it out for now. Joaquin eventually gives up the hold.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Joaquin seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph Joaquin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Joaquin dodges the punch combination from Holmes.
Joaquin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Holmes defends it nicely.
Holmes has closed the distance and engaged Joaquin in a clinch.
Joaquin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Joaquin breaks from the clinch.
Holmes throws a sloppy head kick and Joaquin moves out of range easily.
Holmes tries for a takedown but Joaquin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Joaquin.
Benedict Holmes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph Joaquin.
Holmes gets a clinch.
Joaquin manages to break the clinch.
Joaquin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Joaquin drives through with a takedown into Holmes's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Joaquin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Holmes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Holmes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Holmes!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes wants to stand but Joaquin has his arm trapped.
Joaquin tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Holmes prevents Joaquin from escaping the position.
Joaquin sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Joaquin flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
It looks like Holmes is going to stand back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Benedict Holmes wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Nice sprawl there from Holmes as Joaquin shoots in.
Joaquin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Holmes is trying to defend but Joaquin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Joaquin seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Holmes!
Joaquin wants to finish this one by submission but Holmes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Joaquin.
Joaquin punching from mount but Holmes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Joaquin misses with a head shot.
Joaquin punching from mount but Holmes doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Joaquin controlling from the full mount.
Benedict Holmes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joaquin swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ralph Joaquin!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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