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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcolm Torres (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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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Giuseppe Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Malcolm Torres!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rich.
Torres throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Rich was covering up waiting for the punch and Torres finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Torres trying to control but Rich is working from the bottom.
Torres stops Rich from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Malcolm Torres was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Torres counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Torres.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rich seems keen to control Torres's posture.
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres is stalling in the full guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Malcolm Torres.
Torres drives through with a takedown into Rich's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rich pulls Torres in close to his closed guard and prevents Torres from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rich trying to control the position.
Rich could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Torres must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Malcolm Torres was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Rich fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giuseppe Rich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rich tries for a takedown but Torres circles away easily
and Torres counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Torres throwing strikes but missing.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Torres showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Torres doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Torres manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Torres is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Malcolm Torres wasn't active enough on the ground.
Torres closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Torres lands in his opponent's guard.
Torres keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rich's head.
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Torres trying to control but Rich is working from the bottom.
Torres's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rich manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Torres regains half guard.
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!
Rich throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Torres dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Torres looking to score a takedown here. Rich is defending well but Torres drives through and ends up in Rich's guard.
Rich keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Malcolm Torres hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Torres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Torres wants it to stay on the feet.
Torres darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Torres trying to control the action but Rich is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres wants to pass the guard but Rich is defending well.
Rich is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rich preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Torres is keen to just control but Rich is a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Torres is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Malcolm Torres has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Torres shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Torres was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rich struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres tries to move to mount but Rich blocks the move with his legs.
Rich struggling a bit here.
Rich is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Torres's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
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!
Torres is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Rich is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Malcolm Torres has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Rich scores with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rich is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rich gets caught napping as Torres dives in and scores a takedown. Rich manages to retain guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
Rich pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Malcolm Torres.
Rich gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Torres to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rich throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rich has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.
Rich not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Malcolm Torres has got the better of the ground game so far.
Torres is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rich has Torres pulled in close to control his posture.
Rich is trying to control the position but Torres postures up.
Giuseppe Rich has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rich shoots in looking for a takedown but Torres manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rich's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Torres closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rich's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rich trying to strike off his back.
Torres trying to control the position from guard on top but Rich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rich working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Torres showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres feints and as Rich raises his hands in defense, Torres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rich pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Torres working the ground and pound.
Torres trying to control the action but Rich is working from the bottom.
Rich prevents Torres from improving position.
Torres is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rich's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Torres taking a breather here.
Torres wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rich keeps working.
Malcolm Torres has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Torres dives in and scores a takedown into Rich's guard.
Torres wants to control from the top but Rich keeps moving.
Rich working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rich keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass.
Torres is sitting in close to Rich's body. Rich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Torres is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Torres is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Rich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Giuseppe Rich!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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