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RB 14: Snap, Tap, Nap...or KO! PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Basje Schrauwen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wandlish Jahkvilk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Schrauwen comes to the cage accompanied by B.M.F.. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Basje Schrauwen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wandlish Jahkvilk!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jahkvilk throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Schrauwen.
Jahkvilk misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jahkvilk throws a low kick but Schrauwen avoids it.
Schrauwen scores a takedown into full mount!
Jahkvilk avoids a strike by Schrauwen and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Schrauwen's guard! Fantastic escape!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schrauwen manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Schrauwen has taken the fight to the clinch.
Schrauwen tries a knee to the head but Jahkvilk blocks it.
Jahkvilk is pressed up against the cage. Schrauwen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jahkvilk down to the mat. Jahkvilk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Schrauwen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jahkvilk fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jahkvilk scores with a three punch combo!
Schrauwen gets a clinch.
Jahkvilk stops a takedown attempt from Schrauwen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Basje Schrauwen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schrauwen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Schrauwen connects with a knee to the head.
Jahkvilk is trying to force a seperation but Schrauwen has the dominant position.
Schrauwen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jahkvilk blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schrauwen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jahkvilk.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schrauwen as Jahkvilk tries to tie him up.
Schrauwen wants a takedown but no success here.
Schrauwen is breathing heavily.
Jahkvilk is trying to force a seperation but Schrauwen has the dominant position.
Schrauwen with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Schrauwen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jahkvilk is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Schrauwen stalling in the clinch but Jahkvilk improves position.
Schrauwen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jahkvilk.
Schrauwen dodges the punch combination from Jahkvilk.
Jahkvilk lands with a right that hurts Schrauwen. Schrauwen looks to clinch but Jahkvilk throws a short knee that drops Schrauwen. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Wandlish Jahkvilk!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joesy Scott I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rick Normand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rick Normand has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Joesy Scott I's chin.
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158 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Joesy Scott I!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Normand!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Normand is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Scott I's half guard.
Normand is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Scott I manages to get to full guard.
Normand must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Normand looking to sit in guard and control but Scott I gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scott I postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Normand is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Scott I, into his guard.
Normand looking to sit in guard and control but Scott I gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Normand can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott I drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Scott I jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Scott I thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Scott I passes into half guard.
Scott I seems to be looking for submissions.
Normand is trying to stand.
Scott I seems to be working for a kimura but Normand defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Normand wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott I is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Scott I wants to work for an arm triangle but Normand is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scott I in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Normand tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Scott I!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Joesy Scott I!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Cusumano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pear islavaly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cusumano's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Aint no Rest for the Wicked by Cage the Elephant. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pear islavaly!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusumano misses with the combination.
Cusumano tests islavaly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cusumano tests islavaly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cusumano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from islavaly misses.
islavaly takes one on the button.
islavaly scores with a body shot.
Cusumano slips a jab and a cross from islavaly.
islavaly takes one on the chin but seems OK.
islavaly is rocked!
It looks like Pear islavaly has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
islavaly just misses with a punch to the body.
islavaly is still on wobbly legs! Can Cusumano finish him?
Cusumano drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks islavaly right on the button. islavaly goes down! Cusumano follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Cusumano gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stephen Cusumano!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between aerold foe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Thomson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). foe comes to the cage accompanied by not afraid. Jason Thomson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with aerold foe's chin.
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130 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, aerold foe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Thomson!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomson clinches.
Thomson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
foe misses with a looping right.
Thomson throws a wild body kick that foe sees coming a mile off.
foe looks to land a combination. Thomson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
foe stuffs the takedown attempt from Thomson. Thomson gets slowly back to his feet.
foe throws a head kick that misses.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.
foe just misses with a punch to the body.
foe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. foe tries to avoid it but Thomson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag foe to the ground. foe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
foe missing with a left hand there. Thomson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
foe misses with a leg kick
and Thomson counters with a nice low kick that buckles foe's knee momentarily.
Thomson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like aerold foe has been cut.
Thomson throws a head kick but foe moves out of range.
foe misses with a series of wild punches.
foe looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomson is just out of range.
Thomson dodges the punch combination from foe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomson rushes foe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
foe is trying to force a seperation but Thomson has the dominant position.
Thomson goes for a takedown in the clinch but foe prevents it.
aerold foe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Thomson.
Thomson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Thomson blocks an uppercut.
Thomson unloads a knee to the mid-section. foe lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
foe is pressed up against the cage. Thomson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag foe down to the mat. foe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
foe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
foe tries to clinch there but Thomson circles away.
Thomson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.
Sloppy strikes from foe. Those never looked like landing.
A decent looking cross lands there for foe.
Thomson shoots in looking for a takedown but foe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thomson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thomson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt foe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
foe moves away from the strike by Thomson.
foe tries a low kick but Thomson avoids it.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Thomson with that takedown attempt.
Thomson thows a body kick. foe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Thomson fails with a takedown attempt.
Thomson looks gassed!
Thomson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
foe slips under a jab.
Thomson fails with the takedown.
foe is looking to clinch but Thomson is avoiding it.
Thomson tries to bum rush foe with a series of wild strikes but foe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
foe tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Thomson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
foe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. foe tries to avoid it but Thomson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag foe to the ground. foe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
foe lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomson circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice sprawl there from foe as Thomson shoots in.
Jab from foe.
Thomson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. foe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
foe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomson swivels and escapes.
No luck for Thomson with that takedown attempt.
Thomson throws a head kick but foe moves out of range.
No luck for foe with that takedown attempt.
Thomson throws a nice head kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.
foe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thomson throws a head kick that misses.
Thomson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
foe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thomson wants it to stay on the feet.
Thomson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
foe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thomson.
Thomson scores with a head kick. foe tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Thomson connects with a nasty looking knee right to foe's face.
Thomson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thomson prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Thomson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on aerold foe's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
foe misses with a wild combination.
Thomson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thomson tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with foe, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomson breaks the clinch.
Thomson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
foe is rocked!
Thomson moves into range and clinches up with foe.
Oh foe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thomson stalling in the clinch.
Thomson jerks foe's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! foe drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Thomson goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Thomson because foe was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Jason Thomson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Steven Lilke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaara Kazekage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steven Lilke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaara Kazekage!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lilke avoids the head kick by Kazekage.
Kazekage shoots in for a double leg but Lilke sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from Lilke. No joy for Kazekage on that attempt.
Kazekage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kazekage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lilke throws out a powerful jab.
Kazekage walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kazekage has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kazekage tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lilke smiles and moves away.
Steven Lilke has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gaara Kazekage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lilke. Kazekage shrugs it off though.
Lilke lands a jab to Kazekage's midsection.
Lilke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazekage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kazekage shoots in looking for a takedown but Lilke manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kazekage's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lilke tries to work over Kazekage's front leg with a kick but Kazekage checks it.
Lilke connects with a body shot.
Kazekage looks gassed!
Lilke stuffs the takedown attempt from Kazekage. Kazekage gets slowly back to his feet.
Kazekage takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kazekage wants to clinch up but Lilke keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazekage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lilke scores with the left hand. Kazekage knows he should have avoided that one.
A left and a right from Lilke both land. Nice combination.
Lilke cracks Kazekage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Lilke.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lilke, right into the meat.
Lilke lands the left hand.
Lilke scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kazekage is rocked!
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!
Kazekage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kazekage is still on wobbly legs! Can Lilke finish him?
Kazekage is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lilke is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Kazekage.
Lilke lands a brutal head kick. Kazekage looks out on his feet and Lilke throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Steven Lilke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mustaf Fengap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Quinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Quinn comes into a darkened arena with his song building. BRANDED by Faces Of Mars kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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143 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mustaf Fengap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Quinn!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quinn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fengap quickly recovers to half guard.
Fengap tries to get to full guard but Quinn has control of the leg.
Quinn is working for a submission of some sort.
Fengap is not content to let Quinn control the position.
Quinn is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fengap sees it coming and defends easily.
Quinn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fengap is just riding it out for now. Quinn eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quinn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fengap defending well though.
Fengap on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fengap tries to get out of the position.
Quinn looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fengap knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Quinn on the ground.
It looks like Quinn is going to stand back up.
Quinn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Quinn trying to pass the guard but Fengap defending well.
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.
Fengap actively working from the bottom here.
Fengap looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Quinn seems content to control.
Quinn stands up and beckons Fengap to join him on the feet.
Fengap shoots and misses
and Quinn counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Fengap is breathing heavily.
Quinn trying to control but Fengap is working from the bottom.
Quinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Quinn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Quinn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quinn trying to control but Fengap is working from the bottom.
Quinn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Quinn gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Quinn closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fengap did well to prevent Quinn getting side control.
Quinn is looking to take a break and control but Fengap is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quinn wants to work for an arm triangle but Fengap is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quinn is working for a kimura but Fengap is defending it quite comfortably.
Quinn is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Fengap is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dan Quinn!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cor Nepgen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goreac apolderob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Cor Nepgen has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cor Nepgen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Goreac apolderob!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nepgen scores with a takedown into apolderob's guard.
apolderob looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if apolderob can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nepgen prevents apolderob from getting back to his feet.
apolderob avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nepgen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. apolderob swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Goreac apolderob wasn't active enough on the ground.
apolderob misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from apolderob.
Nepgen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts apolderob as he jumps to the side.
Nepgen tries to bum rush apolderob with a series of wild strikes but apolderob uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's one minute gone in the round.
apolderob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nepgen counters with a left and a right that stings apolderob.
apolderob throws a left and a right that both miss
and Nepgen counters with a left and a right that stings apolderob.
Nepgen is breathing heavily.
Nepgen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. apolderob defends it nicely.
Nepgen doesn't manage to clinch there - apolderob circles away.
apolderob lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nepgen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from apolderob.
apolderob's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and apolderob duly obliges.
It looks like Cor Nepgen has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from apolderob misses the target.
apolderob swings for the body but Nepgen moves out of range.
Goreac apolderob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
apolderob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
apolderob lands with a right hand.
Nepgen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
apolderob scores with a decent looking hook.
Nepgen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
apolderob misses with a hook.
apolderob digs a good body shot into Nepgen's ribs.
apolderob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nepgen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
apolderob throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
apolderob misses with a few strikes there.
Goreac apolderob is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from apolderob does no damage.
apolderob misses with a straight right.
Nepgen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
apolderob swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nepgen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps apolderob thinking.
apolderob misses with a two punch combination.
apolderob throws a hook but Nepgen avoids it easily.
apolderob lands the left hand.
apolderob throws a hook to the side of Nepgen's head but Nepgen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A punch combination from apolderob misses.
A jab from apolderob misses.
apolderob avoids a punch combination nicely.
apolderob throws an overhand right that lands on Nepgen's shoulder, as Nepgen tries to avoid the shot.
Nepgen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cor Nepgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nepgen closes this distance looking for a takedown but apolderob circles away.
Nice jab there from apolderob.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
apolderob stuns Nepgen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
apolderob throws an overhand right that lands on Nepgen's shoulder, as Nepgen tries to avoid the shot.
Nepgen defending well as apolderob loads up on a big left hand.
Nepgen moves out of range as apolderob strikes.
Nepgen walks into a jab.
apolderob throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nepgen.
apolderob misses the shot to the body.
apolderob misses with a combination
and Nepgen counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
apolderob is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
apolderob trying to control the pace.
apolderob lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
apolderob is taking a breather. Nepgen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Nepgen taking some punishment here, with apolderob in his half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
apolderob controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Nepgen wants to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
apolderob looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Goreac apolderob has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Nepgen moves away from the strike by apolderob.
apolderob scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goreac apolderob dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cor Nepgen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
apolderob thows a body shot but no joy.
Some wild striking there from apolderob.
Nepgen slips a straight right by apolderob.
Cor Nepgen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nepgen throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from apolderob.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from apolderob in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nepgen slips a straight right by apolderob.
apolderob throws out a loose jab but Nepgen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nepgen slips a jab from apolderob.
The fighters circling - apolderob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from apolderob. Nepgen does a little dance to reset his feet.
apolderob throws a nice looking combination but Nepgen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nepgen moves in looking to clinch but apolderob pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
apolderob misses with a wild body shot.
Nepgen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from apolderob.
Nepgen shoots in looking for a takedown. apolderob tries to sprawl out of it but Nepgen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. apolderob manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Goreac apolderob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
apolderob tries to bum rush Nepgen with a series of wild strikes but Nepgen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nepgen is trying hard to land a takedown here. apolderob sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
apolderob misses the jab.
Nepgen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
apolderob scores with a body shot.
Donk. apolderob catches Nepgen right on the button with a cross.
apolderob misses with a double jab
and Nepgen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
apolderob has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nepgenis looking to pass into half guard but apolderob pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now apolderob is in guard.
apolderob postures up.
apolderob is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
apolderob with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
apolderob content to stall in guard here.
apolderob working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
apolderob is stalling in the full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Goreac apolderob was stalling too much, according to the referee.
apolderob misses with a hook.
apolderob throws a hook but Nepgen blocks it.
Nepgen moves away from the strike by apolderob.
apolderob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
apolderob throws a combination that misses
and Nepgen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from apolderob does no damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nepgen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
apolderob missing with a left hand there. Nepgen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
apolderob throws a one two combo.
Nepgen throws a series of punches but apolderob avoids them all with ease.
apolderob throws a hook but Nepgen blocks it.
apolderob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
apolderob circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fighters circling - apolderob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nepgen moves away from the strike by apolderob.
apolderob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A swing and a miss from apolderob.
apolderob misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nepgen scores with a hook to the body. apolderob takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nepgen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as apolderob throws out the jab.
Nepgen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from apolderob.
apolderob swings for the body but Nepgen moves out of range.
No luck for Nepgen with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cor Nepgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
apolderob misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
apolderob lands with a shot to the body.
apolderob thows a body shot but no joy.
Nepgen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
apolderob misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nepgen.
Sloppy strikes from apolderob. Those never looked like landing.
apolderob misses with a body shot.
apolderob throws a big shot that misses.
Nepgen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
apolderob missing with a left hand there. Nepgen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
apolderob throws a hook but Nepgen blocks it.
apolderob throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
apolderob throws out a loose jab but Nepgen uses good head movement to avoid it.
apolderob jabbing away but nothing is landing.
apolderob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nepgen manages to avoid it.
apolderob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nepgen was well out of range. Poor timing from apolderob.
apolderob throws a lazy right hand but Nepgen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
apolderob swats away the attempt to clinch by Nepgen.
A punch combination from Nepgen misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Goreac apolderob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Cor Nepgen's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
apolderob misses with a two punch combination.
apolderob fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nepgen dodges the punch combination from apolderob.
Nice defenses there by Nepgen.
A telegraphed right hand from apolderob misses the target.
apolderob throws a big shot that misses.
Nepgen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around apolderob's waist but apolderob gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Nepgen off to one side.
A slow jab from apolderob misses its intended target.
apolderob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nepgen was well out of range. Poor timing from apolderob.
apolderob keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
apolderob scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nepgen defending well as apolderob loads up on a big left hand.
Nepgen staying out of range there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nepgen looks to score with a jab to the body but apolderob is just out of range.
No joy there for apolderob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
apolderob's corner calls for a 1-2. apolderob obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
No joy there for apolderob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from apolderob misses the target.
apolderob throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
apolderob tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nepgen was well out of range. Poor timing from apolderob.
apolderob misses with a hook. Nepgen ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from apolderob misses the target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nepgen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cor Nepgen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nepgen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from apolderob.
apolderob misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from apolderob misses the target.
apolderob takes a swing at Nepgen's ribcage but misses.
apolderob looks to land a right hand but Nepgen moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from apolderob.
apolderob throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nepgen throws a combination that misses
letting apolderob counter with a right hand.
apolderob swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nepgen ducks under a wild hook from apolderob.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
apolderob rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nepgen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for apolderob, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nepgen on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Some wild striking there from apolderob.
Nepgen with a poor takedown
letting apolderob counter with a right hand.
Nepgen ducks under a wild hook from apolderob.
apolderob throws a jab but it's blocked by Nepgen.
Nepgen has his takedown stuffed
and apolderob counters with a left to the body.
Nepgen defending well as apolderob loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from apolderob.
apolderob misses the body punch
and Nepgen counters with a nice double leg into side control. apolderob won't be happy with that.
apolderob struggling a bit here.
apolderob might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Nepgen kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nepgen trying to control the position but apolderob is working away.
apolderob tries to bench press Nepgen off him but Nepgen keeps the position.
apolderob struggling a bit here.
apolderob manages to work his way to half guard, despite Nepgen's best efforts.
Nepgen blocks the strikes from apolderob.
apolderob is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four 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.
The fighters are battling for position here. apolderob manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
apolderob bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nepgen's guard.
apolderob is looking to work some ground and pound but Nepgen has wrist control.
apolderob stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cor Nepgen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nepgen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from apolderob misses the target.
The fighters circling - apolderob throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
apolderob dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
apolderob missing with a left hand there. Nepgen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
apolderob takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A big left from apolderob misses.
Nepgen takes a jab right on the kisser.
apolderob thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that's the end of the fight!
Goreac apolderob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got apolderob winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goreac apolderob!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Tanner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ray Fernandez (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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Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyler Tanner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Fernandez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanner shoots in for a takedown but Fernandez shows good takedown defense.
No joy there for Fernandez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tanner shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Tanner showed some decent athleticism there.
Tanner missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fernandez moves into full guard.
Tanner 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.
Tanner slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tanner trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tanner is pushing down on Fernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Tanner has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner is looking for a kimura but Fernandez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tanner to get the leverage.
Tanner controlling the pace.
Tanner trying to control from Fernandez's half guard. Fernandez has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Fernandez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tanner looking to sit in guard and control but Fernandez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Fernandez would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tanner throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fernandez passes Tanner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fernandez wants to control but Tanner is keeping him busy.
Tanner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tanner wants to control but Fernandez is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Tanner is working hard here to advance position.
Fernandez wants to pass the guard but Tanner is defending well.
Tanner missing with punches from the bottom.
Fernandez is keen to just control but Tanner is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tanner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Ray Fernandez hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tanner scores with a takedown into Fernandez's guard.
Fernandez wants to sweep here but Tanner controlling him for the moment.
Tanner throws a strike but Fernandez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tanner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Tanner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fernandez is looking to clinch but Tanner is avoiding it.
Fernandez feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fernandez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tanner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tanner is looking for a triangle but Fernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Fernandez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tanner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fernandez has managed to get both his arms back between Tanner's legs - danger averted.
Tanner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fernandez is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner wants to control the position but Fernandez says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Tanner is staying active underneath Fernandez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tanner punching from the bottom.
Tanner wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Fernandez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fernandez content just to control the position here.
Fernandez throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandez thowing shots but they're missing.
Tanner tries to hold on but Fernandez postures up.
Fernandez throwing strikes here but Tanner is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Tanner wants to hold on but Fernandez pushes him away.
Tanner is looking to improve his position but Fernandez isn't that keen on the idea.
Fernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanner is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernandez avoids the attempt from Tanner to control.
Fernandez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Tanner is looking to escape.
Tanner manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fernandez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fernandez is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tanner looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fernandez passes into side control.
Tanner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fernandez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fernandez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tanner sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The strikes coming from Fernandez are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Fernandez working away.
Tanner prevents Fernandez from moving into mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Fernandez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Fernandez throws a head kick that half lands.
Fernandez tries to close the distance and clinch but Tanner swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tanner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fernandez gets full guard.
Tanner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tanner thows a big elbow that misses.
Tanner wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving.
Tanner wants to pass the guard but Fernandez is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanner stays in close to Fernandez's body and controls the position.
Tanner preventing the sweep.
Tyler Tanner has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Fernandez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Tanner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tanner missing with punches from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tanner wants to improve his position but Fernandez is controlling well.
Tanner won't allow Fernandez to pass to mount.
Tanner actively working from the bottom here.
Tanner is refusing to be controlled, as Fernandez sits in half guard.
Fernandez wants to work for an arm triangle but Tanner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tanner trying to control but Fernandez postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanner makes his way to full guard, as Fernandez worked for a kimura.
Tanner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fernandez defends well.
Tanner is looking for a triangle but Fernandez pushes his legs off easily.
Tanner throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanner looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fernandez looking to pass the guard.
Tanner has a closed guard, preventing Fernandez from standing up.
Fernandez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tanner pulls Fernandez in close to prevent any damage.
Tanner keeping moving, preventing Fernandez from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ray Fernandez.
I think Fernandez 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... Ray Fernandez!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Davis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Nas ft. Puff Daddy - You Can Hate Me Now . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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194 lbs
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175 cm
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180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roy Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Stephen Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Davis as Cerrone shoots in.
Davis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cerrone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cerrone.
Davis keeping full guard, as Cerrone tries to pass.
Cerrone trying to control but Davis is working from the bottom.
Davis is trying to keep Cerrone in close.
Cerrone forces his way into half guard.
Davis tries to get to full guard but Cerrone has control of the leg.
Cerrone seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cerrone seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is looking to improve his position.
Davis trying to control here.
Cerrone trying to control from half guard but Davis is working away.
Davis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cerrone is working away from the top position though.
Cerrone looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cerrone is looking for a kimura but Davis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cerrone to get the leverage.
Cerrone wants to stand but Davis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Davis trying to control but Cerrone postures up.
Davis tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cerrone seems to be working for a kimura but Davis defends the submission attempt.
Cerrone is working for a kimura but Davis is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Davis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Davis.
Cerrone postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Davis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cerrone, into his guard.
Cerrone has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cerrone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Cerrone looking to control.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cerrone controls Davis momentarily but Davis frees himself.
Davis lands a couple of elbows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Cerrone dominated that round.
That's time! Davis's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cerrone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cerrone manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cerrone goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Davis turns into him and now he's in Cerrone's guard.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Davis gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Cerrone scores with a punch to the head.
Cerrone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Davis lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Davis with a poor takedown
and Cerrone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is in trouble now - Cerrone has advanced to mount!
Cerrone looking to take Davis's back but Davis rolls and after a scramble, Davis ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Davis to escape a tricky position.
Cerrone working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Davis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Davis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cerrone trying to control the position.
Stephen Cerrone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cerrone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cerrone is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cerrone is breathing heavily.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone has his foot on Davis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Davis works his way back into a safe position though.
Davis wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
Davis pushes down on Cerrone's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Davis is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Davis seems to be working for a kimura but Cerrone defends the submission attempt.
Davis 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.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cerrone is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone trying to control from the bottom.
Cerrone looking for submissions off his back.
Cerrone with the active half guard here but Davis passes nicely into side control.
Davis decides to stand back up. Davis steps back and let's Cerrone get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cerrone throws a body punch but Davis moves out of range.
Cerrone misses with a body punch
and Davis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Davis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cerrone has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Davis has managed to get both his arms back between Cerrone's legs - danger averted.
Davis wants to control from the top but Cerrone keeps moving.
Cerrone is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Davis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Davis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Cerrone working for a triangle but Davis defends it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cerrone is trying to keep Davis in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Roy Davis will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cerrone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Davis momentarily.
Cerrone looks to land a combination but Davis avoids it well.
Davis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Davis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davis looking for a guillotine from mount but Cerrone is having none of it.
Cerrone regains half guard.
Davis wants to work for an arm triangle but Cerrone is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Davis 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Davis prevents Cerrone from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis is looking to take a break and control but Cerrone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Davis is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cerrone is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cerrone is looking to improve his position.
Cerrone is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Davis pulls his head out easily.
Davis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cerrone is just riding it out for now. Davis eventually gives up the hold.
Cerrone gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cerrone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cerrone had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Davis defends it easily.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerrone is retaining full guard.
Davis has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Davis trying to control but Cerrone is working from the bottom.
Cerrone working a defensive guard here.
Cerrone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cerrone looking for a guillotine here but Davis defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davis tries to free his leg and advance position but Cerrone is retaining full guard.
Cerrone has control of Davis's left arm, preventing Davis from doing any damage.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is keeping the position.
Cerrone seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Davis trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerrone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Cerrone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Davis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Davis drops back looking for a leg! Cerrone is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cerrone manages to kick Davis off! Davis jumps back into Cerrone's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Davis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cerrone dives on top into guard.
Cerrone looking to sit in guard and control but Davis gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Davis is looking to stand up but Cerrone won't let him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Davis wants to pass the guard but Cerrone is keeping the position.
Cerrone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Davis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Davis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Stephen Cerrone.
Well Cerrone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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... Stephen Cerrone!
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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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