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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam McGuinness (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Flash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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205 lbs
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200 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adam McGuinness! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, The Flash! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Flash tries for a takedown but McGuinness sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. McGuinness looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Flash! McGuinness sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! McGuinness punishing his opponent with strikes. McGuinness tries to control but Flash wriggling away. McGuinness stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing. McGuinness doesn't succeed with the takedown and Flash counters with a head kick. Flash tries a head kick but it misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuinness looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuinness doesn't succeed with the takedown and Flash counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for McGuinness! McGuinness swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing. Flash wants to control the pace but McGuinness is squirming around nicely. McGuinness regains half guard. Flash thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed McGuinness's head. McGuinness works his way to full guard. Good work. McGuinness has his foot on Flash's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Flash works his way back into a safe position though. Flash wanted to stand there but McGuinness had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Flash preventing the sweep. McGuinness wants to stand but Flash is controlling the position. Flash wants to stand but McGuinness has a closed guard, so he can't escape. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGuinness holds on and takes a little breather. McGuinness working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Flash doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Flash manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. McGuinness doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuinness trying to keep a closed guard but Flash is proving a slippery customer.
McGuinness is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Flash is aware though and is defending well. Flash avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuinness. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. McGuinness controls Flash momentarily but Flash frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round. McGuinness wants to get back to his feet but Flash is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Flash trying to control the position from guard on top but McGuinness is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McGuinness is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Flash defends well. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam McGuinness dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
McGuinness gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Flash has a takedown stuffed. McGuinness changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Flash tries to avoid it but McGuinness manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Flash to the ground. Flash escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. McGuinness drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. McGuinness trying to control the position from guard on top but Flash is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McGuinness passes Flash's left leg - he's now in half guard. Flash wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuinness seems to be looking for submissions.
Flash is refusing to be controlled, as McGuinness sits in half guard. McGuinness content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. McGuinness seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Flash does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Flash lands with a nice combination. McGuinness backs away looking to recover. Flash throws a leg kick which misses McGuinness's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuinness tries to avoid it. McGuinness fails with the takedown and Flash counters by clinching up. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam McGuinness. That's going to take a lot out of him. McGuinness jumps guard.
McGuinness is looking for a triangle but Flash pushes his legs off easily.
McGuinness working for a triangle but Flash defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Flash is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. McGuinness trying to control the position.
Adam McGuinness overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. McGuinness lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Flash! McGuinness tries to control but Flash wriggling away. Flash is trying to reverse the position but instead McGuinness has taken his back - oops! McGuinness trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam McGuinness dominated that second round. 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!
McGuinness is trying hard to land a takedown here. Flash sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. McGuinness takes a kick to the side of the head. A low kick from McGuinness is predictable there and Flash counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Flash is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. McGuinness has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Flash is working away from the top position though. Flash tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGuinness controls his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round. McGuinness wants to get back to full guard. McGuinness is trying to maintain the position but Flash is very close to passing his half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. McGuinness tries to roll over but Flash keeps him under control. McGuinness actively working from the bottom here. McGuinness trying to control but Flash postures up.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Flash circles away from the clinch attempt.
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. McGuinness shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Flash as he avoids it easily. Flash shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. McGuinness manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
McGuinness misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Flash takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. McGuinness throws some wild stikes that Flash manages to avoid easily.
McGuinness throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's three minutes gone in the round. McGuinness with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
McGuinness looking to control but Flash is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. McGuinness sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it! McGuinness fails to advance to Flash's back. Flash defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from McGuinness. McGuinness wants to control the pace but Flash is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Flash blocking the ground and pound. McGuinness working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Flash turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips McGuinness off and cradles Flash's limp body as McGuinness celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Adam McGuinness!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Shot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makai Yakuza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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264 lbs
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265 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ken Shot! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Makai Yakuza! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Yakuza swats away the attempt to clinch by Shot. Shot lands a head kick!
It looks like Makai Yakuza has been cut. Shot slips a jab and a cross from Yakuza.
Shot tries to clinch up. Yakuza fails to land with a series of punches.
Yakuza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shot lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Yakuza tries to bum rush Shot with a series of wild strikes but Shot uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Shot pushes Yakuza up against the cage in a clinch. Yakuza is trying to break the clinch but Shot has him pressed against the cage. Shot using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Yakuza looks gassed! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Shot lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Yakuza goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Shot in side control.
Yakuza is rocked! Shot stands up and beckons Yakuza to his feet. Yakuza is still on wobbly legs! Can Shot finish him? Shot moves into range and clinches up with Yakuza. Yakuza tries to break free but Shot pushes him back against the cage. Shot lands an elbow just above Yakuza 's eye. Shot lands a big right hand! Yakuza is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Shot!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ezekiel Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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189 lbs
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190 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ezekiel Savage! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Xavier! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Xavier is looking to clinch. Savage throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Savage avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xavier closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Xavier tries a knee to the head but Savage blocks it.
Savage is fighting off a takedown attempt but Xavier is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Savage to the mat. Savage regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Savage has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Xavier can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Savage working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Xavier doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Savage is tightening it up a little... Xavier has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Xavier reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Xavier taps out! nice BJJ there by Savage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ezekiel Savage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Maurini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcellus LeGualt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). LeGualt has chosen Get Free by The Vines as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The key to victory for Alfredo Maurini 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 lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Alfredo Maurini! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcellus LeGualt! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Maurini tries to clinch but LeGualt is having none of it. LeGualt scores with a leg kick.
Maurini is looking to take this fight into the clinch. LeGualt misses with a body kick. LeGualt connects with a high kick. Maurini is looking to clinch. Maurini tries to close the distance and clinch but LeGualt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. A big right from LeGualt misses. LeGualt keeps the fight on the outside. Maurini is looking to clinch but LeGualt is avoiding it.
Maurini wants to clinch up but LeGualt keeps it at a distance. LeGualt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Alfredo Maurini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Maurini tries to clinch up. The fight stays on the outside here - Maurini looks like he's thinking about clinching though. LeGualt swats away the attempt to clinch by Maurini. Maurini wants to clinch. Maurini dodges the punch combination from LeGualt.
Maurini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from LeGualt.
That's one minute gone in the round. LeGualt avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Maurini tries to clinch but LeGualt is having none of it. Maurini tries to clinch up. Maurini tries to close the distance and clinch but LeGualt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. LeGualt circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeGualt throws a head kick but Maurini moves out of range.
LeGualt circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeGualt throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Maurini tries to close the distance and clinch up but LeGualt swats him away and circles back towards the center. LeGualt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. LeGualt cracks Maurini with an open hand slap. Maurini fails in his attempt to clinch. LeGualt throws a front kick that sends Maurini stumbling back into the cage. Nice cross by LeGualt. A head kick misses from LeGualt. LeGualt stalks Maurini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Maurini's face. Maurini staggers backwards, shaken. LeGualt lands a head kick!
LeGualt with a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Maurini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maurini there as he acknowledges the shot. Maurini chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before LeGualt can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Maurini fails in his attempt to clinch. LeGualt circles away from the clinch attempt.
LeGualt throws a nice head kick!
No joy there for LeGualt, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Maurini looks like he's thinking about clinching though. LeGualt lands with a shot to the body. Maurini wants to clinch up but LeGualt keeps it at a distance. LeGualt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. LeGualt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Maurini tries to clinch up but LeGualt circles away and keeps his distance. Maurini tries to clinch up. LeGualt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Maurini gets cracked there but stands up to it.
LeGualt throws a sloppy head kick and Maurini moves out of range easily. LeGualt bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. LeGualt closes the distance and lands a one-two. LeGualt lands a body shot.
Maurini is breathing heavily. LeGualt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. LeGualt fakes the leg kick and cracks Maurini in the body. LeGualt throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. LeGualt tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Maurini avoids the head kick by LeGualt.
Maurini really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Maurini doesn't manage to clinch there - LeGualt circles away.
Maurini has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by LeGualt. LeGualt's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and LeGualt duly obliges. Maurini takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. LeGualt scores with a jab. LeGualt thuds his shin into the meat of Maurini's side. LeGualt works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maurini is rocked! LeGualt drops Maurini with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Maurini! LeGualt dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcellus LeGualt!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Reddman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cerdic Achashverosh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Reddman comes to the cage accompanied by Empire State of Mind. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jay Reddman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cerdic Achashverosh! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Achashverosh with a hook. Achashverosh misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Achashverosh does no damage. Achashverosh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reddman digs a good body shot into Achashverosh's ribs. Achashverosh lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reddman circles away quickly and effectively. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Reddman throws a shot from downtown. Achashverosh moves away and avoids it. Achashverosh looks to land a combination but Reddman avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Achashverosh misses with the combination.
Reddman is looking to clinch. Reddman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Achashverosh.
Achashverosh throws a right and a left that both miss. Achashverosh throws a series of punches but Reddman moves out of range. A punch combination from Achashverosh misses.
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. Reddman tries a head kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Reddman misses. Reddman tries to work over Achashverosh's front leg with a kick but Achashverosh checks it. Achashverosh misses the shot to the body. Achashverosh throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Achashverosh throws a series of punches but Reddman moves out of range. Reddman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Achashverosh counters with a one-two to the body. Reddman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reddman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Reddman lands a body shot.
Reddman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Achashverosh. Achashverosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reddman counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Reddman's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Reddman duly obliges. A lazy body kick from Reddman and Achashverosh counters with a left and a right that stings Reddman. Cerdic Achashverosh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Achashverosh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Achashverosh misses with a double jab
and Reddman counters with a stiff right hand. Achashverosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reddman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Reddman misses with a double jab
and Achashverosh counters with a right hand to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reddman dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Reddman looks to land a combination but Achashverosh avoids it well. Reddman misses with a few strikes there.
Reddman blocks a jab. Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world. Reddman looks to land a combination. Achashverosh sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Reddman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Achashverosh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Achashverosh misses with a double jab
and Reddman counters with a three punch combo that has Achashverosh backing up. Achashverosh nods at Reddman to acknowledge the strikes. A big left from Reddman misses.
That's one minute gone in the round. Achashverosh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reddman counters with a left and a right that stings Achashverosh. Achashverosh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddman counters with a left and a right that stings Achashverosh. Reddman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Reddman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Achashverosh counters with a two punch combo. Achashverosh pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Reddman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Achashverosh circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Achashverosh dodges the punch combination from Reddman.
Reddman is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Achashverosh misses with a double jab
and Reddman counters with a three punch combo that has Achashverosh backing up. Achashverosh nods at Reddman to acknowledge the strikes. Achashverosh lands a two punch combo.
Reddman wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A head kick misses from Achashverosh. Achashverosh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reddman counters with a series of strikes. Achashverosh will be more careful next time no doubt. Reddman misses with a few strikes there.
Reddman slips under a jab from Achashverosh. Achashverosh misses with a combination
and Reddman counters by clinching up.
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. Reddman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Achashverosh has him pressed against the cage. Reddman drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Achashverosh gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Reddman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Achashverosh has had enough of the clinch but Reddman keeps him there for the moment. Reddman working hard to break the clinch. Reddman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Achashverosh has him pressed against the cage. Achashverosh is trying to force a seperation but Reddman has the dominant position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Reddman dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Reddman lands with a nice combination. Achashverosh backs away looking to recover. Reddman misses with a low kick. Reddman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Achashverosh throws a combination that misses and Reddman makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Reddman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Achashverosh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Reddman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Jay Reddman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Reddman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round. Reddman throws a combination that misses and Achashverosh counters with a series of strikes. Reddman will be more careful next time no doubt. Reddman misses with a combination
and Achashverosh counters with a one-two to the body. Reddman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Reddman misses with a double jab
enabling Achashverosh to counter with a crisp jab. Reddman throws a shot from downtown. Achashverosh moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Achashverosh throws a left and a right that both miss
and Reddman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Reddman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jay Reddman is winning the standup battle so far. Achashverosh throws a combination that misses and Reddman counters with a stiff right hand. Achashverosh throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reddman counters with a left to the body. Reddman lands with a nice combination. Achashverosh backs away looking to recover. Reddman misses with a straight left. Reddman misses with a few strikes there.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Achashverosh swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Reddman counters with a two punch combo. Reddman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Achashverosh swats him away and circles back towards the center. The fighters circling - Achashverosh throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Reddman stalks Achashverosh and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Achashverosh's face. Achashverosh staggers backwards, shaken. Cerdic Achashverosh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Achashverosh misses with a combination
and Reddman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Reddman. Jay Reddman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Achashverosh takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Reddman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Achashverosh has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Reddman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Achashverosh misses with a double jab
and Achashverosh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Cerdic Achashverosh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Nice jab there from Reddman. Achashverosh tries to move into range but Reddman moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight! Jay Reddman showed his dominance in that final round. Well Reddman has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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... Jay Reddman!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Cross (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Kings and Queesn - Aerosmith kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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, Marcus Cross! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TJ Williams! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Williams fails with a takedown attempt. Williams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away. Cross drives through and clinches with Williams against the cage.
Cross misses with some punches.
Williams takes a shot to the head. Cross misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Cross creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Williams jumps guard but Cross stands there with Williams around his waist. Williams gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Williams can't find room to land a body shot as Cross controls the action.
Williams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Cross just stands there and leans against the cage. Marcus Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Williams. Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams. Cross misses with a short punch on the inside. Cross misses with a hook from the clinch. Williams looking for a takedown. Williams dodges an elbow strike from Cross.
Cross misses with some punches.
Cross manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cross scores with a nice hook to the head. Cross lands a nice elbow from the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams. Williams being controlled against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round. A nice glancing elbow lands by Cross. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Cross pushes off an throws an elbow but Williams leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Cross keeps control of Williams as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Cross throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams. Williams takes an elbow to the forehead. Cross on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Williams wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cross has him pressed against the cage. Cross is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Williams goes for a takedown attempt but Cross pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cross tries to clinch but Williams moves away and Williams counters with a takedown into side control. Cross wants to control but Williams postures up. Cross is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Williams's leg. He's managed it. Nice work. Cross keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cross misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cross is holding on to half guard well. Cross misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Williams is trying to control the action in half guard but Cross is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Cross won't allow Williams to pass to mount. Cross is trying is best to control the position here. Cross works his way to full guard. Good work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Cross wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cross looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Williams is fighting to break Cross's control of his arms but Cross is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Marcus Cross just wasn't active enough from the dominant position. Williams shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cross pinned against the cage. Cross gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Williams looks gassed! Cross is looking to clinch. Williams throws a push kick but Cross slaps the foot to one side. Cross throws a leg kick and Williams counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Cross is pushing Williams up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
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. Cross comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Williams tries to break free but Cross pushes him back against the cage. Cross swings wildly with an uppercut but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it. Cross keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Williams's efforts to push away. Williams takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like TJ Williams has been cut. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cross. Cross lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Cross has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
Cross creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Williams's defenses. Williams takes an elbow to the forehead. Cross tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Cross lands an elbow that stopped Williams in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up TJ Williams's cut even more. Cross lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Williams is rocked! Cross creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Williams! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Cross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Cross!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivana Smashu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Noah Spitler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivana Smashu! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Noah Spitler! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Spitler scores with a three punch combo!
Good shot there by Spitler. Spitler lands a body shot.
Spitler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Smashu throws a series of punches but Spitler avoids them all with ease. Smashu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Spitler circles away quickly and effectively. Spitler drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Smashu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Smashu misses with a combination
and Spitler counters with a one-two to the body. Ivana Smashu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Spitler misses with the combination.
Smashu throws the left hand but Spitler avoids the punch easily. Smashu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spitler throws a combination that misses and Smashu counters with a shoot takedown. Spitler fights it but they end up in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Smashu wants to stand and escape but instead Spitler has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. Smashu looking for subs off his back but Spitler has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spitler decides to stand up. Smashu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Spitler can pounce on him.
Spitler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. A head kick misses from Spitler. Spitler throws a solid leg kick but Smashu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Spitler. Smashu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spitler counters with a left to the body. Spitler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smashu was well out of range. Poor timing from Spitler. Smashu throws a series of punches but Spitler avoids them all with ease. A chopping leg kick lands by Smashu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Smashu lands a jab. Smashu moves out of range as Spitler throws a body kick.
Spitler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smashu shoots in but no luck this time. Spitler misses with an uppercut. Smashu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smashu misses with a two punch combination.
Spitler misses with a few strikes there.
Spitler throws a right hand that Smashu ducks under and follows up with a left that Smashu also avoids with ease. Spitler throws a right hand that Smashu ducks under and follows up with a left that Smashu also avoids with ease. Smashu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spitler counters with a one-two to the body. Smashu throws a sloppy body shot
and Spitler counters with a three punch combo that has Smashu backing up. Smashu nods at Spitler to acknowledge the strikes. Smashu is breathing heavily. Smashu fails with the takedown and Spitler counters with a one-two to the body. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivana Smashu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Spitler 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 Smashu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smashu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Spitler is working the combinations to good effect here. Smashu misses with a takedown and Spitler counters with a left and a right that stings Smashu. Spitler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smashu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Spitler misses with a series of wild punches.
Spitler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Smashu with a poor takedown and Spitler counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Smashu is lucky that one didn't land flush. Spitler throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Smashu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spitler finds it's way round the side to connect with Smashu's head. A punch combination from Spitler misses. Spitler lands a jab. Spitler misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spitler misses with a double jab
and Smashu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spitler won't be happy with that. This has been an exciting period of action! I wouldn't like to be where Spitler is right now. Spitler wants to control but Smashu postures up. Spitler throws Smashu to one side and escapes! Noah Spitler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Smashu throws a combination that misses and Spitler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Spitler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Spitler lands a two punch combo.
Spitler throws a body kick that misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Spitler dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Smashu swings for the body but Spitler moves out of range.
Spitler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Spitler staying out of range there. Spitler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Smashu shoots in but no luck this time. Smashu misses with a few strikes there.
Smashu avoids the body shot from Spitler.
Spitler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivana Smashu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Spitler throws out a powerful jab. Spitler goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Smashu misses with a takedown attempt and Spitler counters with a solid body kick. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Spitler cracks the inside of Smashu's front leg. Spitler misses with the combination.
Smashu blocks a head kick by Spitler.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spitler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Smashu circles away quickly and effectively. Smashu has a takedown stuffed. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivana Smashu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spitler throws a one two combo.
Jab by Spitler. Spitler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Spitler misses with a combination
and Smashu counters with a head kick. Spitler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Smashu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spitler counters with a one-two to the body. Spitler misses with a few strikes there.
Smashu tries to bum rush Spitler with a series of wild strikes but Spitler uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Spitler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Smashu.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spitler rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smashu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Spitler throws a series of punches but Smashu moves out of range. Spitler feints and then cracks Smashu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smashu down. Spitler swinging wilding here.
Spitler throws a head kick but Smashu moves out of range.
Smashu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spitler swinging wilding here.
Smashu slips a jab and a cross from Spitler.
Smashu scores with a one two! Spitler had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Smashu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smashu wants to clinch but Spitler slips to the side The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. and Spitler counters with a series of strikes. Smashu will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round. The fighters circle momentarily. Spitler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Spitler lands a jab-cross combination. Spitler lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Spitler misses with a series of wild punches.
Smashu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Spitler lands a jab to the nose. Smashu throws a combination that misses and Spitler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smashu thinking. Spitler misses with a double jab.
Smashu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Spitler misses with a low kick as Smashu jumps back. Smashu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Spitler counters with a thumping low kick. Spitler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Spitler moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Spitler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Smashu counters with a thumping low kick. Spitler throws a right and a left that Smashu avoids nicely. Smashu darts in trying to clinch and Spitler counters with a nice body shot. Spitler cracks Smashu with a good jab. Smashu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Spitler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. A solid leg kick lands there for Spitler.
Spitler scores with a hook to the body. Smashu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Spitler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noah Spitler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Smashu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Spitler throws a right hand that Smashu ducks under and follows up with a left that Smashu also avoids with ease. Spitler circles away from the clinch attempt and Spitler counters with a straight right hand. Smashu avoids the body shot from Spitler.
Smashu fails with a takedown attempt. Spitler is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smashu rather than just go for the knockout. Spitler lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Spitler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Smashu shoots and misses and Spitler counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Smashu swinging wilding here.
Smashu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round. Spitler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smashu checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Smashu throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Spitler counters with a series of strikes. Smashu will be more careful next time no doubt. Spitler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Spitler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Spitler throws a jab when Smashu was well out of range. Spitler lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Spitler, as that shot connected.
Spitler misses with an attempted mid kick.
Smashu with a poor takedown and Spitler counters with a straight punch to the midsection. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivana Smashu. That's going to take a lot out of him. Spitler misses with the combination.
Spitler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Spitler connects with a body shot. Smashu moves out of range of the body kick from Spitler.
Spitler throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Smashu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Smashu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Spitler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smashu feints and then cracks Spitler's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spitler down. Smashu dodges the punch combination from Spitler.
Smashu doesn't succeed with the takedown and Spitler counters with a low kick, right behind Smashu 's knee. Spitler throws a series of punches but Smashu avoids them all with ease. Spitler swinging wilding here.
Spitler scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Smashu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Spitler counters with a slapping leg kick. Spitler throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Spitler misses with the combination.
Smashu connects with the punch. Noah Spitler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Spitler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Spitler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spitler throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Smashu throws a combination that misses enabling Spitler to counter with a crisp jab. Smashu clinches but Spitler breaks the clinch and Spitler counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Nice body punch from Spitler.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. The fight stays on the outside here - Smashu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Spitler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smashu was well out of range. Poor timing from Spitler. A right-left combo lands from Spitler. Jab by Spitler. Smashu wants to clinch but Spitler slips to the side and Spitler counters with a thumping low kick. Ivana Smashu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Spitler lands a nice looking body shot.
Smashu lands with an uppercut that bounces Spitler off the cage and back into rage. Spitler works over Smashu's head and body with a nice combination. Spitler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smashu.
Spitler throws a series of punches but Smashu moves out of range. Spitler looks to land a combination but Smashu avoids it well. Smashu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spitler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight! Noah Spitler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Spitler 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... Noah Spitler!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Agon Naciamento (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav stiengratz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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, Agon Naciamento! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gustav stiengratz! The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Jab from stiengratz. Naciamento looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! stiengratz doesn't manage to clinch there - Naciamento circles away.
stiengratz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Naciamento sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. stiengratz misses with a wild combination.
stiengratz misses with a few strikes there.
stiengratz throws a right hand that Naciamento ducks under and follows up with a left that Naciamento also avoids with ease. Naciamento keeps the fight on the outside. Naciamento will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. stiengratz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Naciamento.
stiengratz shoots and misses and Naciamento counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in stiengratz's guard now. stiengratz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Naciamento is controlling him. Naciamento has gone for a leg lock! stiengratz slips out almost immediately though and dives into Naciamento's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. stiengratz has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Naciamento is proving hard to escape from. stiengratz stands up over Naciamento, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. stiengratz stands and steps away. Naciamento gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. stiengratz drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. stiengratz working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. stiengratz sitting in guard, not really doing much. stiengratz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naciamento is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
stiengratz lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Naciamento throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
stiengratz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Naciamento's guard. stiengratz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Naciamento. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Naciamento is trying to keep stiengratz in close.
stiengratz trying to control the position from guard on top but Naciamento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. stiengratz throws a leg kick which misses Naciamento's front leg but catches the back leg as Naciamento tries to avoid it. stiengratz misses with a body kick. stiengratz tries for a takedown but Naciamento circles away easily and Naciamento counters with a takedown into side control. Agon Naciamento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav stiengratz. stiengratz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. stiengratz wants to improve his position but Naciamento is controlling well.
stiengratz is looking to escape. Naciamento thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Naciamento seems to be working for a kimura but stiengratz defends the submission attempt. Naciamento wants to pass the guard but stiengratz is defending well. Naciamento is looking for a kimura here.
stiengratz wants to get back to his feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gustav stiengratz will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action!
stiengratz looks to land a combination but Naciamento avoids it well. stiengratz fails with a takedown attempt from distance. stiengratz lands a two punch combo.
stiengratz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Nice cross by stiengratz. stiengratz closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Naciamento did well to prevent stiengratz getting side control. stiengratz stands up from half guard. stiengratz throws a right hand that Naciamento ducks under and follows up with a left that Naciamento also avoids with ease. stiengratz lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by stiengratz. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. stiengratz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Naciamento moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round. stiengratz tries to clinch there but Naciamento circles away.
stiengratz shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than stiengratz was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Naciamento is looking to get to half guard. Naciamento regains half guard. Naciamento trying to control here.
Naciamento looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naciamento wants to improve his position but stiengratz is controlling well.
stiengratz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Naciamento manages to get to full guard.
Naciamento is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round. stiengratz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Naciamento is keeping the position for now. stiengratz wants to control from the top but Naciamento keeps moving. stiengratz landing with the ground and pound. Naciamento is looking for a triangle but stiengratz pushes his legs off easily.
stiengratz cracks Naciamento with a solid left hand.
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. Naciamento wants to control but stiengratz passes easily into half guard.
Naciamento actively working from the bottom here. Naciamento actively working from the bottom here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. stiengratz fails with a takedown attempt. stiengratz misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav stiengratz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
stiengratz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gustav stiengratz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A combination from stiengratz does no damage. Naciamento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by stiengratz.
stiengratz displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Naciamento. Danga de danga de dang - stiengratz scores with a four punch combination! stiengratz drives through and clinches with Naciamento against the cage.
Naciamento keeps control of stiengratz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Both fighters are breathing heavily. stiengratz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
stiengratz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Naciamento paws at him with a jab and circles away. stiengratz goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round. stiengratz misses with a takedown and Naciamento counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for stiengratz! Naciamento goes for an armbar but he's not got it… stiengratz turns into him and now he's in Naciamento's guard.
Naciamento has his foot on stiengratz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. stiengratz works his way back into a safe position though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. stiengratz wants to get up but he can't break Naciamento's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Hammerfist, elbow! yells stiengratz's corner. There ya go! There ya go! stiengratz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Naciamento has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, stiengratz has managed to get both his arms back between Naciamento's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Naciamento wants to control but stiengratz passes easily into half guard.
Naciamento works his way to full guard. Good work. stiengratz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. stiengratz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Naciamento has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, stiengratz has managed to get both his arms back between Naciamento's legs - danger averted. stiengratz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Naciamento looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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! Naciamento isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. stiengratz stacks Naciamento on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by stiengratz!
That's three minutes gone in the round. Naciamento gets back to half guard. Naciamento moves into full guard.
stiengratz postures up.
stiengratz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Naciamento is looking for a triangle but stiengratz pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Naciamento escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. stiengratz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. stiengratz trying to control the position from guard on top but Naciamento is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Naciamento throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Agon Naciamento has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Gustav stiengratz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Naciamento is on top in guard.
Naciamento drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and stiengratz dives on top into guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Agon Naciamento showed his dominance in that final round. I think stiengratz 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... Gustav stiengratz!
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