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CD 4: Pain Threshold PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George St Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gavin Rippa (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
Improved boxing
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, George St Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gavin Rippa!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rippa moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like George St Ali has been cut.
St Ali throws a leg kick but Rippa sees it coming and moves out of range.
St Ali closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Rippa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rippa lands with a slapping head kick.
St Ali avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
St Ali throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rippa's waist but Rippa gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing St Ali off to one side.
The crowd cheers as Rippa lands an impressive looking overhand right. St Ali doesn't seem phased though.
Rippa fails to land with a series of punches.
St Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
St Ali fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
St Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rippa.
St Ali shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Rippa's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
St Ali preventing the sweep.
St Ali is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
St Ali in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rippa will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Rippa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
St Ali is pushing down on Rippa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Rippa is fighting to maintain full guard but St Ali has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rippa wants to get back to full guard.
Rippa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rippa looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rippa really doesn't want to stay on the ground with St Ali. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Rippa misses with a series of wild punches.
Rippa looks gassed!
St Ali wants to clinch.
Gavin Rippa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rippa misses with a wild combination.
Rippa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
St Ali moves out of range of the strikes.
St Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rippa throws a series of punches but St Ali avoids them all with ease.
Rippa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rippa.
Rippa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rippa smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Rippa as St Ali shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rippa throws a left and a right that both miss
and St Ali counters with a left to the body.
Rippa throws a looping overhand right but St Ali ducks down to avoid it.
St Ali blocks a head kick by Rippa.
Rippa misses with a looping left.
Gavin Rippa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Rippa.
Rippa throws a nice looking combination but St Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rippa misses with a kick to the body.
Rippa dips to his left and cracks St Ali with an uppercut!
Rippa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Rippa.
St Ali misses with a body kick.
Rippa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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.
Rippa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Rippa.
Rippa throws a low kick but St Ali avoids it.
St Ali slips a jab from Rippa.
Rippa throws a shot from downtown. St Ali moves away and avoids it.
Rippa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by St Ali.
Rippa lands a lovely overhand right.
St Ali shoots in but Rippa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rippa scores with a one two! St Ali had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
St Ali takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rippa throws a nice looking combination but St Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Rippa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on George St Ali's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
St Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rippa misses with a two punch combination.
Rippa misses the shot to the body.
St Ali is looking to clinch.
Rippa misses with a straight right.
Nice takedown defense from Rippa. No joy for St Ali on that attempt.
Rippa might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rippa throws a combination but it was largely blocked by St Ali.
St Ali shoots in and drives through. Rippa sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rippa connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed St Ali momentarily.
Rippa jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A big left from Rippa misses.
St Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rippa.
St Ali showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rippa.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rippa looks to land a combination but St Ali avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Ali tries to clinch up but Rippa circles away and keeps his distance.
A head kick misses from Rippa.
Rippa moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice straight punches there by Rippa. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rippa.
St Ali uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rippa.
Rippa scores with a decent looking hook.
Rippa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
St Ali tries to clinch there but Rippa circles away.
St Ali dodges the punch combination from Rippa.
Rippa lunges at St Ali with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by St Ali's hand.
St Ali tries to land a body kick
and Rippa counters with a big head kick but St Ali shrugs it off.
St Ali throws a body kick that misses.
Rippa looks to land a combination. St Ali sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rippa misses with an uppercut. St Ali saw that one coming.
St Ali looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rippa lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A big left from Rippa misses.
Rippa feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to St Ali's calf.
Rippa lands the left hand.
St Ali slips a straight right by Rippa.
George St Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rippa lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
St Ali throws a leg kick but Rippa sees it coming and moves out of range.
St Ali tries to move into range but Rippa moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rippa misses the shot to the body.
St Ali blocks a head kick by Rippa.
Rippa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
St Ali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Rippa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rippa.
Rippa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rippa lands a jab to the head.
St Ali closes the distance and clinches up with Rippa, looking for a takedown. St Ali pushes Rippa against the cage but Rippa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Ali staying out of range there.
St Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Danga de danga de dang - Rippa scores with a four punch combination!
Gavin Rippa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Rippa.
Rippa throws an uppercut from half a mile away. St Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rippa misses with a series of wild punches.
St Ali keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rippa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
St Ali tries to clinch up.
Rippa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
St Ali is looking to clinch.
Rippa thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rippa misses with a looping left.
Rippa throws a series of punches but St Ali avoids them all with ease.
St Ali has a takedown stuffed.
Rippa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
St Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
St Ali pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rippa scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rippa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
St Ali closes the distance but Rippa moves to the side
and Rippa counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gavin Rippa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on George St Ali's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
St Ali shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rippa pinned against the cage. Rippa gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
St Ali throws a chopping leg kick but Rippa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rippa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
St Ali pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rippa looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
St Ali dodges the punch combination from Rippa.
A lazy left from Rippa finds it's target.
Rippa misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Ali blocks a head kick by Rippa.
Rippa misses with a double jab.
Rippa misses with a head kick.
St Ali fails to land the takedown.
St Ali drops his hands momentarily and Rippa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rippa lands a nice shot that snaps St Ali's head back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rippa fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Ali manages to avoid it.
Rippa throws a head kick but St Ali moves out of range.
Rippa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rippa fails to land with a series of punches.
St Ali closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rippa misses with a hook. St Ali ducked under it nicely.
Rippa falls off balance throwing a combination
and St Ali counters with a right hand to the body.
St Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George St Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rippa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rippa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rippa takes a swing at St Ali's ribcage but misses.
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.
Rippa misses with a hook. St Ali ducked under it nicely.
Rippa throws a right hand that St Ali ducks under and follows up with a left that St Ali also avoids with ease.
St Ali slips under a jab from Rippa.
St Ali looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rippa lands with an overhand left.
St Ali wants to clinch
and Rippa counters with a two punch combo.
St Ali shoots in and drives through. Rippa sprawls well.
Rippa fails to land with a series of punches.
St Ali shoots in but Rippa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
St Ali moves out of range as Rippa strikes.
Rippa misses with a hook. St Ali ducked under it nicely.
Rippa throws a nice looking combination but St Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
St Ali shoots in for a takedown but Rippa shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rippa plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
St Ali wants to clinch but Rippa slips to the side
and Rippa finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
St Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rippa.
Rippa misses with a body shot.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rippa.
St Ali fails with the takedown.
A left lands for Rippa.
A head kick misses from St Ali.
Rippa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
St Ali shoots in looking for a takedown. Rippa tries to sprawl out of it but St Ali keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rippa manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rippa throws a head kick but St Ali moves out of range.
St Ali shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rippa as he jumps to the side.
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.
Rippa throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
St Ali looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Rippa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rippa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Ali tries to clinch but Rippa is having none of it.
Rippa misses with a combination
and St Ali counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
St Ali blocks a head kick by Rippa.
St Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Rippa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No joy there for Rippa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rippa blocks the body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
St Ali avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rippa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
George St Ali has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A combination from Rippa does no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gavin Rippa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rippa 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... Gavin Rippa!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Trent Hoop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez comes to the cage accompanied by Rockstar. 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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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Improved boxing
Big right hand |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Richie Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Trent Hoop!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hoop as he jumps to the side.
Hoop stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez rushes Hoop and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hoop lands with a light punch inside.
Hoop blocking some punches.
Hoop taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hoop lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hoop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Hoop.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rodriguez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoop pushes Rodriguez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoop lands a nice uppercut.
Hoop lands a nice uppercut.
Hoop working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hoop softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rodriguez tries to pull guard but Hoop holds him up against the cage and eventually Rodriguez drops back down to his feet.
A nice left hand lands by Hoop.
Hoop breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez scores a takedown into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez controlling his opponent.
Hoop really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rodriguez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hoop is looking to improve his position but Rodriguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Rodriguez blocks Hoop's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoop is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hoop is working to get back to half guard.
Hoop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rodriguez controlling from mount.
Hoop tries to hold on but Rodriguez postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rodriguez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hoop trying desperately to get to his feet.
Hoop is trying desperately to improve position.
Rodriguez scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hoop?
Hoop is trying to escape the mount.
Rodriguez content just to control the position here.
Hoop really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoop is looking to escape.
Rodriguez looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Rodriguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hoop is looking to escape.
Rodriguez landing shots from mount.
Rodriguez scoring with strikes but Hoop is staying in there.
Rodriguez looking to finish Hoop with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hoop!
Rodriguez swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Hoop is now in Rodriguez's guard. A big mistake from Rodriguez there, giving up the dominant position!
Rodriguez controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rodriguez pushes Hoop off and scrambles back to his feet.
Rodriguez wants to clinch.
Hoop stuffs the takedown.
Rodriguez drives through with a takedown into guard.
Rodriguez gets to his feet. Hoop looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richie Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodriguez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hoop is fending him off so far but Rodriguez persists. Nope, Hoop circles away and we're back to standing.
Rodriguez misses with a low kick.
Rodriguez gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hoop breaks from the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rodriguez stands up and beckons Hoop to join him on the feet.
Rodriguez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop tries to land a front kick but Rodriguez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Hoop sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez keeps the fight on the outside.
Hoop keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rodriguez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hoop swivels and escapes.
Rodriguez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hoop counters with a left and a right that stings Rodriguez.
Hoop wants to clinch.
Trent Hoop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez rushes Hoop and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoop lands a shoulder strike.
Hoop makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rodriguez wants to get back to striking at distance but Hoop won't allow it.
Hoop comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hoop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoop is looking to clinch but Rodriguez is avoiding it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hoop checks a leg kick.
Rodriguez tries to clinch but Hoop moves away
and Hoop counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Rodriguez tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoop lands an elbow inside.
Hoop breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hoop is looking to escape.
Hoop pushes Rodriguez off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriguez tries to clinch
and Hoop counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Rodriguez misses.
Hoop blocks the body kick.
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed
and Hoop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoop tries to clinch but Rodriguez is having none of it.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Hoop circles away easily
and Hoop counters by moving into the clinch.
Hoop just leaning against Rodriguez, taking a breather.
Rodriguez struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoop controls his hands.
Hoop lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodriguez or not.
Hoop lands a body shot.
Hoop breaks the clinch.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for leaving it all in the cage!
Rodriguez stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Hoop to get to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hoop lands a head shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trent Hoop will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoop gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hoop breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez clinches but Hoop breaks the clinch
and Hoop counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoop stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hoop moves in looking to clinch but Rodriguez pushes him off.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown
and Hoop moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Richie Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rodriguez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hoop moves into the clinch.
Hoop breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriguez showed some decent athleticism there.
Rodriguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rodriguez's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoop flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Hoop is defending well.
Hoop tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Rodriguez manages to move to mount!
Hoop is desperately trying to improve his position but Rodriguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Hoop wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Rodriguez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hoop defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Rodriguez is trying to stick to Hoop's back but Hoop is turning into Rodriguez. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Rodriguez's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hoop.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Hoop stuffs the takedown attempt from Rodriguez. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Hoop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rodriguez misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Hoop shows good takedown defense.
Rodriguez needs to keep his hands up - Hoop had a free shot at his head there.
Hoop misses with an uppercut. Rodriguez saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Hoop as Rodriguez shoots in.
A jab from Rodriguez misses.
Hoop is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rodriguez with a poor takedown
and Hoop counters with a nice uppercut.
Hoop throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hoop moves into the clinch successfully.
Hoop lands a left hand.
Hoop lands with a right to the head.
Hoop escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice takedown defense from Hoop. No joy for Rodriguez on that attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trent Hoop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hoop 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 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Trent Hoop!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Jade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dam (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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213 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Improved boxing
Self confident |
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Jade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Dam!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Dam with that takedown attempt.
Jade misses the shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dam has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dam and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dam tries to clinch but Jade is having none of it.
Dam looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dam is looking to clinch.
Dam tries to clinch up.
Dam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jade.
Jade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dam manages to avoid it.
Dam misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jade lands a nice hook to Dam's body. Dam takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jade jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kevin Jade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jade shoots in and bounces Dam off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jade would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dam wants to sweep but no luck.
Jade wants to stand but Dam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two 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.
Dam controls Jade momentarily but Jade frees himself.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jade lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jade wants to slow Dam down by chopping away at his legs.
Dam staying out of range there.
Jade drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jade tries to stand but Dam is controlling from the bottom.
Dam looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jade prevents Dam from getting back to his feet.
Dam has his foot on Jade's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jade works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dam throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Jade tries to stand but Dam is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Dam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jade.
Dam will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kevin Jade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dam.
A head kick misses from Jade.
Dam moves into range and clinches up with Jade.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jade dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A slow jab from Jade misses its intended target.
Jade throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kevin Jade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dam tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jade circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jade keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jade throws a shot from downtown. Dam moves away and avoids it.
Dam gets caught flat footed, as Jade shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dam wants to sweep but no luck.
Dam is trying to control the position but Jade postures up.
Jade wants to get up but he can't break Dam's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Dam is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dam tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jade wants to stand but Dam has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dam looking for a sweep. Not yet Dam, not yet.
Dam is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dam shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jade pinned against the cage. Jade gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jade pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice cross by Jade.
Dam shoots in for a takedown but Jade shows good takedown defense.
Kevin Jade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Dam.
Dam doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jade counters with a straight right hand.
Dam is breathing heavily.
The fighters circling - Dam throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jade pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dam is out of range and Jade settles back down.
Dam moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jade throws the left hand but Dam avoids the punch easily.
Jade misses with a body shot.
Horrible takedown by Jade or perhaps it was just good defense by Dam which made him look bad.
Dam takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jade throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jade lands a glancing blow to the side of Dam's head.
Dam misses with a looping left.
Jade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dam shoots and misses
and Jade counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dam won't be happy with that.
Dam is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Jade is controlling him well.
Dam can't do much from the bottom here.
Dam tries to buck Jade off but Jade is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jade tries to get to his feet but Dam is in the middle of advancing position himself and ends up with Jade in his guard.
Dam working a defensive guard here.
Dam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jade is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Jade dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jade lands a with a good body shot.
Jade swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dam changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jade tries to avoid it but Dam manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jade to the ground. Jade escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jade catches Dam with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jade drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dam bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jade's guard.
Dam wants to control from the top but Jade keeps moving.
Dam takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dam accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jade wants to stand and escape but Dam is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dam trying to control the position from guard on top but Jade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jade is looking to stand up but Dam isn't so interested in that idea.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Dam wants to clinch.
Jade missing with a left hand there. Dam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dam looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jade shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jade misses with a low kick as Dam jumps back.
Dam slips a straight right by Jade.
Jade fails to land with a series of punches.
Jade closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dam to the mat! Dam manages to get full guard.
Dam wants to get back to his feet but Jade is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dam is on top in guard.
Dam trying to control but Jade is working from the bottom.
Dam is pushing down on Jade's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jade is fighting to maintain full guard but Dam has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kevin Jade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jade, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Jade!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tellen Sliversun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lu Vitone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vitone has chosen Jesusita en Chihuahua as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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220 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Brawler
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tellen Sliversun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lu Vitone!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vitone throws a right and a left that Sliversun avoids nicely.
Vitone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sliversun.
Sliversun takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sliversun takes a swing at Vitone's ribcage but misses.
Vitone misses with a straight right.
Vitone misses with a series of wild punches.
Sliversun slips a jab and a cross from Vitone.
Sliversun takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vitone slips a jab and a cross from Sliversun.
Vitone drops Sliversun with a naaaaasty hook - Sliversun is in real trouble here! Vitone dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lu Vitone!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mc Donald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tito Ortega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donald comes to the cage accompanied by Bulls On Parade. This should be a great matchup!
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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, Mc Donald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tito Ortega!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donald throws a hook to the side of Ortega's head but Ortega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donald looks for a takedown but Ortega sprawls well.
Ortega takes a swing at Donald's ribcage but misses.
Donald tests Ortega's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ortega throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Donald stumbling backwards into the cage! Donald bounces back off the cage towards Ortega, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Ortega lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Ortega celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tito Ortega!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monty Brewster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Bautista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Dave Bautista was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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205 lbs
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212 lbs
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Basic striking
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monty Brewster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dave Bautista!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brewster closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brewster lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brewster being controlled here momentarily.
Bautista is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bautista might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brewster kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Brewster stopping the sweep attempt from Bautista.
Brewster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bautista is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bautista has escaped and now he's on top!
Brewster looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Bautista puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster tries to roll over but Bautista keeps him under control.
Bautista looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bautista prevents Brewster from improving his position.
Bautista trying to mount his opponent but Brewster defends it.
Bautista trying to control the action but Brewster is working from the bottom.
Brewster is looking to control Bautista's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brewster avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brewster is looking for a sweep. Bautista is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brewster is trying to maintain the position but Bautista is very close to passing his half guard.
Bautista content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Bautista tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Brewster.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Brewster feints and as Bautista raises his hands in defense, Brewster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bautista is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bautista controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista being controlled here, momentarily.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing Brewster from controlling successfully.
Brewster is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing Brewster from controlling successfully.
Brewster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brewster prevents Bautista from getting back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bautista wants to sweep here but Brewster controlling him for the moment.
Brewster trying to control but Bautista is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bautista tries to clinch up but Brewster circles away and keeps his distance.
Bautista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brewster tries to clinch but Bautista is having none of it.
Bautista misses with a head kick.
Bautista looks to clinch
and Brewster counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bautista blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brewster.
Brewster is controlling the pace.
Brewster winds up and cracks Bautista with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Brewster dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bautista wants to clinch.
Bautista tries to clinch
letting Brewster counter with a right hand.
Bautista rushes Brewster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bautista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bautista throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bautista tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brewster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bautista circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bautista circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bautista tries to clinch up but Brewster circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewster shoots for a takedown but Bautista saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brewster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bautista tries to clinch but Brewster moves out of range.
Brewster throws a right hand that Bautista ducks under and follows up with a left that Bautista also avoids with ease.
Bautista connects with a looping right hand.
Bautista takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bautista.
Bautista lands a right hand.
Bautista wants to break free but Brewster has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster wants to stall.
Brewster blocks an elbow strike.
Brewster is trying to maintain a safe position but Bautista gets an underhook and turns Brewster into the cage.
Knees to the body from Bautista.
Brewster trying to stall but Bautista improves his position.
A short left from Brewster.
Brewster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bautista breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brewster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brewster misses with a combination
and Bautista counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bautista moves in looking to clinch but Brewster pushes him off.
Bautista scores with a jab to the head.
Bautista tries to clinch but Brewster moves away
and Brewster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bautista's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bautista holds on and takes a little breather.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing Brewster from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brewster preventing the sweep.
Brewster drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Brewster jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brewster wants to pass the guard but Bautista is keeping the position.
Brewster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bautista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bautista has control of Brewster's left arm, preventing Brewster from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brewster won't allow Bautista to get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brewster needs to keep his hands up - Bautista had a free shot at his head there.
Brewster throws a sloppy head kick and Bautista moves out of range easily.
Brewster lands with a cross.
Brewster swats away the attempt to clinch by Bautista.
The fight stays on the outside here - Brewster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brewster shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bautista as he jumps to the side.
Bautista clinches up with Brewster and pushes him back against the cage.
Bautista escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brewster throws a jab but it's blocked by Bautista.
Brewster circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brewster lands a jab-cross combination.
Dave Bautista seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brewster circles away from the clinch attempt
and Brewster counters by moving into the clinch.
Bautista misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brewster.
Brewster on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brewster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brewster avoiding damage as Bautista throws knees to the body.
Brewster slows down the pace here.
Bautista's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brewster tries to break the clinch but Bautista is controlling the position.
Bautista escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brewster tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bautista counters with a nice uppercut.
Brewster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bautista tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Monty Brewster dominated that second round.
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!
Bautista tries to clinch
letting Brewster counter with a right hand.
Bautista looks to clinch
and Brewster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brewster.
Brewster tries for a takedown but Bautista manages to get underhooks.
Bautista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brewster lands with a hook. Bautista tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brewster motions for Bautista to come forward. Brewster throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bautista tries to clinch up but Brewster circles away and keeps his distance.
Brewster tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bautista swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bautista fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brewster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A head kick from Bautista lands but Brewster takes it in his stride.
Bautista instigates a clinch.
Brewster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bautista tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bautista missing with knees to the body.
Brewster is trying to maintain a safe position but Bautista gets an underhook and turns Brewster into the cage.
A hook to the body from Brewster.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Brewster is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bautista is keeping busy.
Brewster scores with a shot to the side of Bautista's head.
Bautista breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brewster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bautista moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bautista fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brewster displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Brewster tries to clinch
letting Bautista counter with a right hand.
Bautista doesn't manage to clinch there - Brewster circles away.
Bautista takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bautista tries to clinch up but Brewster circles away and keeps his distance.
Bautista tries to clinch but Brewster moves out of range.
Brewster throws a body kick that misses.
Dave Bautista is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brewster wants to clinch up but Bautista keeps it at a distance.
Bautista throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brewster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Monty Brewster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brewster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bautista chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brewster can pounce on him.
Brewster is looking to clinch but Bautista is avoiding it.
Bautista with a jab.
Bautista doesn't manage to clinch there - Brewster circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bautista wants to clinch up but Brewster keeps it at a distance.
Brewster shoots and misses
and Brewster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bautista closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bautista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bautista tries to clinch
and Brewster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brewster.
Brewster is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bautista gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monty Brewster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brewster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Bautista breaks from the clinch.
Bautista buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bautista closes the distance and clinches.
Bautista is trying to stall.
Bautista breaks from the clinch.
Bautista moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bautista is looking to clinch but Brewster is avoiding it.
Bautista tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Brewster counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bautista breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brewster shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bautista pinned against the cage. Bautista gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bautista wants to clinch but Brewster slips to the side
and Brewster counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Brewster.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bautista.
Bautista gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Bautista.
Bautista lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bautista breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bautista closes the distance and clinches.
Bautista breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Brewster has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bautista.
Brewster rushes Bautista and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brewster is trying to break free.
Bautista manages to break the clinch.
Bautista wants to clinch up but Brewster keeps it at a distance.
Bautista keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bautista moves into range and clinches up with Brewster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bautista scores a nice knee to the body.
Brewster goes for a takedown attempt but Bautista pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bautista fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bautista lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bautista fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brewster, pushing him back against the cage.
Bautista lands with a light punch inside.
Bautista is fighting off a takedown attempt but Brewster is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Bautista to the mat. Bautista regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Brewster postures up in Bautista's guard and throws a big left but Bautista blocks it.
Brewster trying to control the position from guard on top but Bautista is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bautista wriggles free and stands up.
Dave Bautista has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bautista is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dave Bautista comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Brewster 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Monty Brewster!
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