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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emil Tequila (ranked 5035 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mastro Geppetto (ranked 5318 p4p, 0 weight class). Tequila comes to the cage accompanied by ERRA - Drift. Mastro Geppetto will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emil Tequila!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mastro Geppetto!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Geppetto connects with a crisp jab.
Tequila really is a fat lump.
Tequila moves out of range of the body kick.
Tequila shoots in and gets a takedown into Geppetto's guard.
Geppetto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tequila off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Geppetto throws a leg kick
and Tequila counters with a single leg into guard. Geppetto didn't expect that.
Tequila might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tequila throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Geppetto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Geppetto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Geppetto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tequila.
Geppetto wants to stand but Tequila is controlling the position.
Tequila postures up and lands a big shot to Geppetto's brow.
Tequila postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tequila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tequila prevents Geppetto from getting back to his feet.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Geppetto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tequila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Geppetto has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
Geppetto manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Geppetto misses with a series of wild punches.
Tequila shoots in for a takedown but Geppetto shows good takedown defense.
Tequila with a lazy takedown attempt
and Geppetto counters with a left and a right that stings Tequila.
Tequila shoots in and drives through. Geppetto sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Tequila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
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!
Geppetto cracks Tequila with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tequila looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila working some strikes from top position.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila is working Geppetto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Geppetto wants to stand up but Tequila is controlling him.
Tequila postures up and lands a big shot to Geppetto's brow.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Geppetto wants to get back to his feet but Tequila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Geppetto really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tequila. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tequila is looking to work some ground and pound but Geppetto has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila connects with a couple of short punches.
Tequila content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Geppetto's head.
Geppetto has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila is in close to Geppetto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Geppetto wants to stand but Tequila is controlling the position.
Tequila has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tequila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Geppetto's head.
Tequila passes Geppetto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tequila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tequila working Geppetto over with strikes.
Tequila scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tequila working Geppetto over with strikes.
Tequila seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tequila winds up and cracks Geppetto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Geppetto can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tequila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tequila slips a nice elbow through Geppetto's hands, connecting with Geppetto's forehead.
Tequila lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from Tequila.
Geppetto tries to kick Tequila off but Tequila keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nice strikes from Tequila there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tequila lands a nice short elbow.
Tequila looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Geppetto has hold of Tequila's hands but Tequila slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tequila landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tequila takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tequila scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tequila looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Emil Tequila dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tequila tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Geppetto swivels and escapes.
Tequila fails to land the takedown.
Geppetto scores with a push kick.
A jab from Geppetto finds it's way through Tequila's defenses.
Geppetto stuffs the takedown attempt from Tequila. Tequila gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Emil Tequila. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Geppetto throws a series of punches but Tequila moves out of range.
Geppetto bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tequila looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequila shoots in for a takedown but Geppetto shows good takedown defense.
Tequila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tequila is trying hard to land a takedown here. Geppetto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Tequila is defended easily by Geppetto.
Emil Tequila is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Geppetto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Geppetto wants it to stay on the feet.
Geppetto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Geppetto with a hook.
Tequila fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Geppetto misses with the combination.
Geppetto lands a left and a right that send Tequila crashing to the mat, dazed. Geppetto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Geppetto misses with a two punch combination.
Tequila appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tequila fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Geppetto digs a good hook to Tequila's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Geppetto thuds his shin into the meat of Tequila's side.
Geppetto throws a head kick that misses.
Geppetto gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tequila to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Geppetto's head.
Geppetto has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
Tequila distracts Geppetto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Geppetto's head.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
Emil Tequila overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tequila is in close to Geppetto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila distracts Geppetto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Geppetto's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tequila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tequila lands a couple of digs.
Tequila distracts Geppetto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tequila accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tequila stands up over Geppetto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
Tequila working some strikes from top position.
Geppetto wants to stand but Tequila is controlling the position.
Tequila working some strikes from top position.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tequila is in close to Geppetto's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Geppetto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila connects with a couple of short punches.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mastro Geppetto will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Tequila fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tequila is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Geppetto can do to turn this around?
Tequila gets a double leg takedown into Geppetto's guard.
Geppetto is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tequila is controlling him.
Tequila scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Geppetto wants to stand and escape but Tequila is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tequila working some strikes from top position.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tequila lands a couple of elbows.
Tequila chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tequila keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Geppetto's head.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Geppetto has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Geppetto wants to get back to his feet but Tequila is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tequila with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Geppetto wants to stand up but Tequila is controlling him.
Tequila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tequila working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tequila trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Geppetto wants to stand but Tequila is controlling the position.
Geppetto takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Geppetto's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
Tequila stops Geppetto from standing up.
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Geppetto has momentary wrist control but Tequila slips an elbow through the middle.
Tequila stands up over Geppetto, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tequila is working Geppetto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tequila postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Geppetto wants to stand but Tequila is controlling the position.
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tequila landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Tequila is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Tequila won't allow Geppetto to get back to his feet.
Tequila landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila connects with a couple of short punches.
Tequila postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tequila cracks Geppetto with a solid left hand.
Tequila is working Geppetto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Geppetto is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tequila chips away with some ground and pound.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tequila scoring with some ground and pound.
Tequila is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Geppetto wants to stand and escape but Tequila is having none of it.
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tequila working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Geppetto's head.
Tequila scoring with punches to the head and body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tequila connects with a couple of short punches.
Tequila with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tequila's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tequila makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Mastro Geppetto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tequila works over Geppetto with some ground and pound from guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emil Tequila showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tequila has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Emil Tequila!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Emil Tequila!
Emil Tequila wins by unanimous decision!
Emil Tequila got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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