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CWC 9 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Thiago Rosales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mao Zedong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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137 lbs
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135 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Rosales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mao Zedong!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zedong stalks Rosales and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rosales's face. Rosales staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Thiago Rosales has been cut.
A big left from Zedong misses.
Rosales has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zedong.
Zedong rushes Rosales with punches - Rosales moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Rosales goes down! Zedong follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mao Zedong!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Marty McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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150 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marty McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesus Mendes!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes feints and then cracks McDonald's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McDonald down.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
McDonald throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jesus Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendes connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from Mendes as McDonald shoots in.
Mendes closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
McDonald tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
Mendes dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McDonald trying to stall but Mendes improves his position.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
McDonald tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mendes's elbow.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
McDonald trying to stall but Mendes improves his position.
McDonald misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendes.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.
Mendes with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Mendes is pushing McDonald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from McDonald on the inside.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mendes missing with knees to the body.
Mendes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McDonald is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
Mendes jumps guard and drags McDonald to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mendes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald tries to free his leg and advance position but Mendes is retaining full guard.
Mendes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendes isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McDonald stacks Mendes 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 McDonald!
McDonald sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mendes is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendes gets back to half guard.
McDonald wants to take a breather but Mendes is having none of it.
Mendes actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McDonald wants to free his trapped foot but Mendes is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McDonald throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mendes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McDonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mendes is keeping the position for now.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McDonald forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mendes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jesus Mendes will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mendes throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonald dives in and grabs Mendes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mendes pushes down on McDonald's head and hops out.
Mendes throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McDonald.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mendes. That's going to slow McDonald down.
Mendes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes throws a sloppy head kick and McDonald moves out of range easily.
Mendes throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Mendes sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mendes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonald misses with an attempted mid kick.
McDonald fails to land the takedown.
McDonald chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mendes can pounce on him.
Mendes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McDonald checks a leg kick.
Mendes tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Mendes is just out of range.
McDonald blocks a low kick nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mendes delivers a nice body kick.
Mendes scores with a kick to the midsection.
McDonald misses with a body shot.
Mendes tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick misses from Mendes.
Mendes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mendes throws a leg kick which misses McDonald's front leg but catches the back leg as McDonald tries to avoid it.
Mendes is looking to land body kicks.
Mendes misses with a low kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Mendes controls the action.
McDonald throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mendes misses with a knee to the head.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
McDonald creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mendes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald is struggling to control the position.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
McDonald tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendes avoids the damage to the body.
McDonald trying to control the position but instead, Mendes has worked for underhooks and has pushed McDonald into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
Mendes content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mendes missing with knees to the body.
Mendes landing knees to the head.
Mendes is trying to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mendes.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and McDonald avoids it.
McDonald throws an elbow but it misses.
Mendes is struggling to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDonald trying to land knees to the body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Mendes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mendes lands with a nice body kick.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendes was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
A slapping body kick lands there for McDonald.
Mendes throws a front kick aimed at McDonald's knee but McDonald avoids it well.
Mendes rushes McDonald and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mendes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald misses with a knee strike.
McDonald is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mendes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
Mendes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McDonald blocks it with crossed arms.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendes managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Mendes obliges.
McDonald tries a body shot but Mendes blocks it.
McDonald swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendes uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald wants to stall.
McDonald misses with a body punch.
Mendes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McDonald lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mendes or not.
McDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDonald working aggressively here.
Marty McDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mendes is defending well for now.
McDonald missing with knees to the body.
McDonald using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mendes has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mendes tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
McDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
McDonald is looking to control Mendes's arms but Mendes gets an underhook and turns him. Now McDonald has his back to the cage.
Mendes managing to block the knees to the body from McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mendes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonald.
McDonald pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but Mendes blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from McDonald fails to land.
Mendes pulls McDonald into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonald advances to half guard.
McDonald takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mendes makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendes.
McDonald passes into half guard.
Mendes moves into full guard.
McDonald throwing strikes but missing.
Mendes is trying to keep McDonald in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendes wants to sweep here but McDonald controlling him for the moment.
McDonald trying to control but Mendes is working from the bottom.
Mendes is looking for a triangle but McDonald pushes his legs off easily.
Mendes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McDonald can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McDonald slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marty McDonald showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mendes 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... Jesus Mendes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luisao Linhaeres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Semmy Man Choi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semmy Man Choi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luisao Linhaeres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Semmy Man Choi!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Man Choi stuffs the takedown.
Linhaeres dives in and scores a takedown into Man Choi's guard.
Linhaeres drops back looking for a leg! Man Choi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man Choi manages to kick Linhaeres off! Linhaeres jumps back into Man Choi's guard.
Linhaeres scoring with some ground and pound.
Linhaeres trying to control the position from guard on top but Man Choi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Linhaeres in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Linhaeres working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Linhaeres trying to control but Man Choi is working from the bottom.
Linhaeres loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Linhaeres throws a big right hand that misses.
Linhaeres wants to control from the top but Man Choi keeps moving.
Linhaeres has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Linhaeres passes into half guard.
Linhaeres tries to pass the half guard into mount. Man Choi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Linhaeres uses his free foot to push down on Man Choi's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Man Choi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linhaeres is landing with some decent strikes but Man Choi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
It looks like Semmy Man Choi has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Linhaeres wants to take Man Choi's back but he can't do it this time.
Linhaeres tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Linhaeres lands a big elbow - Man Choi is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Man Choi is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Luisao Linhaeres!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jake Blues (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Olu Olajide (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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295 lbs
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294 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jake Blues!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olu Olajide!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blues closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Olajide's guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Olajide utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Blues trying to control the position from guard on top but Olajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blues looking to pass the guard.
Blues wants to control from the top but Olajide keeps moving.
Blues postures up in Olajide's guard and throws a big left but Olajide blocks it.
Blues looking to sit in guard and control but Olajide gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Blues looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olajide is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olajide is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Olajide throws a big right hand that misses.
Blues pulls Olajide in close to his closed guard and prevents Olajide from doing any damage or advancing position.
Olajide works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Olajide works his way into full mount!
Blues tries to lock up and control but Olajide gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Blues working to try and regain half guard.
Olajide looking to secure an arm triangle but Blues defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blues is desperately trying to improve his position but Olajide has a good base and remains in mount.
Blues is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Blues on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blues tries to get out of the position.
Blues is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blues tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blues is working hard here to advance position.
Olajide jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Blues manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blues wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blues tries to buck Olajide off but Olajide is having none of it.
You can see the frustration on Blues's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Olajide has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Blues drives through with a takedown into Olajide's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Olajide trying to control the position.
Olajide keeping moving, preventing Blues from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Olajide is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Olajide bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blues's guard.
Blues keeping moving, preventing Olajide from controlling successfully.
Olajide wants to stand but Blues is controlling his posture from full guard.
Blues wants to stand but Olajide is controlling the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Olajide wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jake Blues will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Blues connects with a good right hand that stumbles Olajide. Olajide circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Blues scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Blues with the ground and pound but Olajide uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Blues trying to control the position from guard on top but Olajide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olajide wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Olajide looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blues seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jake Blues has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Olajide tries to keep at a distance but Blues has taken the fight into the clinch.
Olajide jumps into guard, dragging Blues to the mat.
Blues postures up.
Olajide keeping moving, preventing Blues from controlling successfully.
Blues throws a strike but Olajide rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olajide wants to control from the top but Blues keeps moving.
Olajide drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Olajide as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Blues screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Olajide! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Olu Olajide!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gallagher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caio Gimenez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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174 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
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28
170 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Good kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frank Gallagher!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Caio Gimenez!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallagher is looking to score with low kicks.
A head kick from Gimenez lands but Gallagher takes it in his stride.
Gallagher throws a series of punches but Gimenez moves out of range.
Gimenez doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gallagher throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gimenez was covering up waiting for the punch and Gallagher finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gallagher throwing strikes from guard but Gimenez blocks nicely.
Gimenez looking for a guillotine here but Gallagher defends easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Gimenez's head.
Gimenez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gimenez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallagher throws a strike but Gimenez rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gimenez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Gallagher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Gimenez wants to pass the guard but Gallagher is keeping the position.
Gallagher wants to stand up but Gimenez is controlling him.
Gimenez wants to pass the guard but Gallagher is keeping the position.
Gimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gallagher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gimenez stops Gallagher from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gimenez passes Gallagher's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gallagher is staying active underneath Gimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gimenez wants to free his trapped foot but Gallagher is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Gimenez in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gallagher tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Gimenez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Caio Gimenez! Caio Gimenez retains his welterweight title!
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