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QFC Tournament 48 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Isno Good (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhani Virtanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Isno Good!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juhani Virtanen!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Virtanen.
Good shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Good passes to side control.
Virtanen is not content to let Good control the position.
Virtanen is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Virtanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Virtanen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Virtanen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Good!
Good really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Virtanen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Good is now in Virtanen's guard. A big mistake from Virtanen there, giving up the dominant position!
Good working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Good stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Virtanen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Virtanen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Virtanen controls Good momentarily but Good frees himself.
Good wanted to stand there but Virtanen had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Good's guard.
Good is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Virtanen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Good is keeping the position for now.
Virtanen trying to control the position from guard on top but Good is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Virtanen slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Virtanen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Good has escaped the position, nice work there.
Virtanen looking to control but instead Good has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Good defends it well.
Virtanen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Virtanen is trying to control. Good wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Virtanen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Good might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Virtanen is keen to just control but Good is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen wants to free his trapped foot but Good is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Virtanen trying to work for an americana but Good has managed to regain full guard.
Virtanen looking to sit in guard and control but Good gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good stopping the sweep attempt from Virtanen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Virtanen dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Virtanen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Virtanen shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Virtanen was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Virtanen is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Good can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Virtanen lands with some strikes.
Virtanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Virtanen jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Good is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Good and Virtanen has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Good wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virtanen passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Good!
Virtanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Good defends it well.
Virtanen putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Virtanen looking to control and managing it successfully.
Good is trying to escape the mount.
Virtanen goes for an armbar but Good turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Good.
Virtanen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Good is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Good's guard.
Good trying to keep a closed guard but Virtanen is proving a slippery customer.
Good wants to stand but Virtanen is controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen stays in close to Good's body and controls the position.
Virtanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Good swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Virtanen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Virtanen passes Good's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Good is trying to control but can't.
Virtanen works his way into full mount!
Virtanen connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Virtanen tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Virtanen.
Virtanen looking to secure an arm triangle but Good defends it well.
Virtanen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Virtanen looking for a guillotine from mount but Good is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good stops Virtanen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juhani Virtanen 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. And we move into the final round!
Virtanen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Good keeping full guard, as Virtanen tries to pass.
Virtanen passes Good's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Virtanen throwing shots but Good is blocking nicely.
Good is staying active underneath Virtanen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Virtanen seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Virtanen wants to pass the guard but Good is defending well.
Virtanen performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good trying to control from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Virtanen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Good does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Juhani Virtanen wasn't active enough on the ground.
Good tries to clinch but Virtanen is having none of it.
Virtanen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Good is out of range.
Virtanen shoots in and bounces Good off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Juhani Virtanen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Virtanen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Good looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Good looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Good!
Virtanen manages to work his way to half guard, despite Good's best efforts.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Good prevents Virtanen from improving his position.
Virtanen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Good.
Virtanen is looking for a sweep. Good is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Virtanen is trying to maintain the position but Good is very close to passing his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Virtanen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Virtanen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Good's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Good's back!
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!
Good defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Virtanen's arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Good. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Good defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good is keeping busy.
Virtanen just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Good tries to escape but Virtanen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Virtanen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Good.
Virtanen gets his hands free as Good looks to control.
Good is keeping busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Virtanen has good solid back control here.
Good rolls, trying to escape but Virtanen keeps control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Virtanen lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Isno Good has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Juhani Virtanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Virtanen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that's the end of the fight!
Juhani Virtanen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Virtanen has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Juhani Virtanen!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Juhani Virtanen!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Juhani Virtanen!
Juhani Virtanen wins by unanimous decision!
In his post fight interview, Juhani Virtanen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zakk McDade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Steptoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zakk McDade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Steptoe!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steptoe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Steptoe shoots in for a takedown but McDade shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McDade takes a swing at Steptoe's ribcage but misses.
Steptoe drives through with a takedown into McDade's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Steptoe forces his way into half guard.
McDade is trying to stand up here but Steptoe is controlling him well.
Steptoe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Steptoe is looking to take a break and control but McDade is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
McDade is looking for a sweep. Steptoe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Steptoe 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. McDade tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Steptoe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James Steptoe!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leo Marceau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimothy Mazor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mazor comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Enter Sandman By Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leo Marceau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jimothy Mazor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marceau throws a lazy uppercut
and Mazor counters with a thumping low kick.
Marceau keeps the fight on the outside.
Marceau misses with a body shot.
Marceau connects with the punch.
Marceau misses with a body shot.
Marceau throws a hook to the side of Mazor's head but Mazor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice uppercut there from Marceau.
Leo Marceau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazor is looking to clinch.
Marceau with a jab.
Marceau misses the jab.
Mazor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marceau looking to slow down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazor lands a knee to the body.
Marceau tries to break the clinch but Mazor is controlling the position.
Mazor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Marceau takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Marceau's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mazor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mazor landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Mazor has Marceau pressed against the cage, preventing Marceau from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazor keeps control of Marceau as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mazor lands a nice knee to the body.
Marceau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mazor lands a knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marceau letting Mazor take a breather here.
Mazor lands a knee to the head.
Mazor connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Leo Marceau has been cut.
Marceau really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mazor with a knee to the head.
Marceau is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazor unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Oh Marceau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Marceau has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Marceau seems to have got his legs back now.
Marceau takes a knee to the side of the body.
Mazor lands a big knee! That's hurt Marceau! Oh, he's all over the place! Mazor lands another knee that sends Marceau to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimothy Mazor!
Jimothy Mazor decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Winchester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Shachar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shachar's choice of entrance music: sandstorm. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Winchester!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Russell Shachar!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shachar tries to keep at a distance but Winchester has taken the fight into the clinch.
Winchester pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shachar prevents Winchester from getting back to his feet.
Shachar preventing the sweep.
Winchester looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Winchester trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Shachar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Shachar being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up. John Winchester wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Winchester is looking to clinch.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shachar!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shachar tries for a takedown but Winchester circles away easily
so Winchester counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Winchester content to stall in guard here.
Winchester gets to his feet. Shachar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Winchester throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shachar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Winchester is in Shachar's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shachar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Winchester controls the pace.
Shachar wants to sweep but no luck.
Winchester content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Winchester wants to control from the top but Shachar keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shachar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Winchester is one step ahead there.
Winchester is stalling in the full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of John Winchester.
Shachar blocks a leg kick.
Winchester clinches up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Shachar is fighting off a takedown attempt but Winchester is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Shachar to the mat. Shachar regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shachar working for a triangle but Winchester defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winchester gets to his feet. Shachar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Shachar moves in looking to clinch but Winchester pushes him off.
Winchester shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Shachar as he avoids it easily.
Winchester tries to close the distance and clinch but Shachar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winchester has managed to clinch.
Shachar tries to pull guard but Winchester holds him up against the cage and eventually Shachar drops back down to his feet.
Winchester jumps guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winchester looking for a guillotine here but Shachar defends easily.
Winchester working a defensive guard here.
Shachar really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Winchester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Winchester is adopting a defensive guard.
Winchester lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Shachar!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Winchester sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Winchester dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Winchester shoots in for a takedown but Shachar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Winchester closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Winchester prevents Shachar from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Winchester trying to pass the guard but Shachar defending well.
Shachar tries to get to full guard but Winchester has control of the leg.
Winchester not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winchester is thwarting Shachar's attempts to control the position.
Winchester thows a huge punch but Shachar dodges it nicely.
Winchester moves nicely into side control.
Shachar tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Winchester wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Shachar can't do much from the bottom here.
Winchester moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Shachar is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winchester working away.
Winchester just content to control the position.
Winchester passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Shachar!
Shachar wants to control but Winchester is having none of it.
Winchester landing strikes from the mount and Shachar is in trouble!
Winchester content just to control the position here.
Winchester scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winchester sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shachar reaches up to try and control the position but Winchester seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Shachar rolls and tries to escape and now Winchester has his back!
Winchester is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Winchester has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Shachar is in real trouble here. Winchester gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Shachar is tapping out! Winchester wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Winchester!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaspar Nery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gaspar Nery!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Nery!
Brown working for a submission but Nery is keeping him at bay.
Brown 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.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Nery bucks and avoids them well.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Nery is trying to escape the mount.
Brown throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Brown is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Nery is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Nery flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Brown anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Nery and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Brown slips an arm under Nery chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Brown has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Brown is squeezing on Nery like an anaconda would it's prey. Nery fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tony Brown!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Mayfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateusz Ogrodnik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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188 lbs
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thomas Mayfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mateusz Ogrodnik !
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayfield closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ogrodnik 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Ogrodnik wants to control the position but Mayfield says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ogrodnik manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mayfield wants to pass the guard but Ogrodnik is keeping the position.
Mayfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mayfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mayfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mayfield looking to pass the guard.
Ogrodnik is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ogrodnik is trying to keep Mayfield in close.
Mayfield throwing strikes but missing.
Mayfield wants to pass the guard but Ogrodnik is keeping the position.
Mayfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayfield trying to control but Ogrodnik is working from the bottom.
Ogrodnik looking for a sweep. Not yet Ogrodnik , not yet.
Mayfield working some strikes from top position.
Mayfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mayfield throws a strike but Ogrodnik rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ogrodnik stopping the sweep attempt from Mayfield.
Ogrodnik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mayfield swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ogrodnik loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mayfield bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ogrodnik 's guard.
Mayfield sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ogrodnik 's guard.
Ogrodnik won't allow Mayfield to pass to mount.
Mayfield is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
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!
Ogrodnik has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mayfield is working away from the top position though.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Mayfield drops an elbow to the side of Ogrodnik 's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ogrodnik on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayfield passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ogrodnik !
Ogrodnik looks gassed!
Mayfield looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Mayfield fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Oooooh, big shot lands for Mayfield! Ogrodnik is hurt baaadly! Mayfield is firing away with more strikes - Ogrodnik is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Mayfield!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eman Demanuele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eman Demanuele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bob Burke!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke slaps away a takedown attempt from Demanuele, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Burke throws a leg kick
and Demanuele counters with a one-two to the body.
Burke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demanuele, pushing him back against the cage.
Demanuele looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Burke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burke drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Demanuele tries to pull guard but Burke forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Burke is looking for a takedown.
Eman Demanuele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Burke.
Demanuele is pressed up against the cage. Burke has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Demanuele down to the mat. Demanuele avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Demanuele fails in his attempt to clinch.
Burke stuffs the takedown.
Burke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Demanuele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Demanuele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burke was well out of range. Poor timing from Demanuele.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demanuele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burke as he avoids it easily.
Demanuele clinches with his opponent.
Burke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demanuele stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Demanuele wants it to stay on the feet.
Burke keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Burke dives in and grabs Demanuele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Demanuele pushes down on Burke's head and hops out.
Burke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Demanuele, pushing him back against the cage.
Demanuele tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burke smiles and moves away.
Burke fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Demanuele avoids it really well and circles away.
Demanuele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demanuele closes the distance but Burke moves to the side
and Burke counters with a stiff right hand.
Burke tries to clinch but Demanuele is having none of it.
Demanuele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Burke.
Burke shoots in and drives through. Demanuele sprawls well.
Burke looks gassed!
Nice sprawl there from Burke as Demanuele shoots in.
Burke shoots in but Demanuele avoids the takedown attempt easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Demanuele will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight stays on the outside here - Demanuele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Demanuele clinches.
Demanuele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Demanuele fails to land the takedown.
Burke shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Demanuele eats them both and turns towards Burke to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Burke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Demanuele's waist but Demanuele gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burke off to one side.
Demanuele is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burke.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Burke on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke breaks from the clinch.
Demanuele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burke tries to close the distance and clinch up but Demanuele swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice takedown defense from Demanuele. No joy for Burke on that attempt.
Burke clinches up with Demanuele and pushes him back against the cage.
Burke is trying to drag Demanuele to the mat but Demanuele just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee is keeping an eye on Burke - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Burke will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Demanuele shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Burke as he jumps to the side.
Demanuele throws a sloppy head kick and Burke moves out of range easily.
Burke looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Demanuele is fending him off so far but Burke persists. Nope, Demanuele circles away and we're back to standing.
Burke shoots in but no luck this time.
Demanuele fails to land with a series of punches.
Burke darts in trying to clinch
and Demanuele counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Demanuele throws a head kick but Burke moves out of range.
Demanuele closes the distance and clinches up with Burke, looking for a takedown. Demanuele pushes Burke against the cage but Burke circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Burke drives through and clinches with Demanuele against the cage.
Demanuele has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Burke is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eman Demanuele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Demanuele does no damage.
Eman Demanuele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Burke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Burke fails to land the takedown.
Burke tries to clinch up.
Burke stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Burke wants it to stay on the feet.
Demanuele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burke's waist but Burke gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Demanuele off to one side.
Burke rushes Demanuele and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Demanuele drops down looking for an ankle pick but Burke pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demanuele misses with a wild combination.
Burke scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Burke connects with an inside leg kick.
Burke fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Demanuele avoids the head kick by Burke.
Good leg kick by Demanuele there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Demanuele really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Burke shoots in and drives through. Demanuele sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Horrible takedown by Demanuele or perhaps it was just good defense by Burke which made him look bad.
Burke has managed to clinch.
Burke prevents the takedown attempt.
Burke wants to take the fight to the mat but Demanuele manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Burke is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Demanuele trying to land knees to the body.
Demanuele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Demanuele fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke is trying hard to land a takedown here. Demanuele sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Burke is defended easily by Demanuele.
Bob Burke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Demanuele tries to score a power double leg takedown but Burke sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Demanuele somewhat.
Demanuele shoots in and drives through. Burke sprawls well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Burke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Burke throws a head kick that misses.
Demanuele wants to land a leg kick but Burke is out of range.
Burke tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Demanuele manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Burke shoots in for a takedown but Demanuele shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demanuele throws a head kick but Burke moves out of range.
Demanuele dives in and grabs Burke's left leg, looking for a takedown. Burke pushes down on Demanuele's head and hops out.
Burke drives through and clinches with Demanuele against the cage.
Burke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Demanuele fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Demanuele is trying to pull guard but Burke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eman Demanuele. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Demanuele wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Demanuele gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Burke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demanuele is trying to pull guard but Burke turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Burke displaying some good clinch control by pressing Demanuele up against the cage.
Burke is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Demanuele gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Demanuele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burke's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Demanuele circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Demanuele misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Demanuele stuffs the takedown attempt from Burke. Burke gets slowly back to his feet.
Demanuele tries a head kick but it misses.
Demanuele fails with a takedown attempt.
Burke shoots in and drives through. Demanuele sprawls well.
Burke wants to clinch up but Demanuele keeps it at a distance.
Burke wants to clinch.
No luck for Demanuele with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke shoots for a takedown but Demanuele saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Demanuele shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Burke fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Burke avoids the head kick by Demanuele.
Demanuele looks for a takedown but Burke sprawls well.
Burke closes the distance and clinches.
Burke tries to pull guard but Demanuele holds him up against the cage and eventually Burke drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Demanuele successfully pulls guard.
Burke controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Burke wants to stand but Demanuele has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Burke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Burke has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Bob Burke!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Bob Burke!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Bob Burke!
Bob Burke wins by unanimous decision!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Joao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thiago Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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18
135 lbs
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194 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rafael Joao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thiago Silva!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joao connects with a high kick.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joao moves away.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but Joao shows good takedown defense.
Joao darts in and clinches Silva up against the cage.
Silva blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Joao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva throws a series of punches but Joao avoids them all with ease.
Joao rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
Joao looking to throw knees to the head but Silva is blocking nicely.
Joao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Silva has managed to clinch.
Joao manages to break the clinch.
Joao takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joao drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Joao is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Joao stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Joao sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Joao has a takedown stuffed.
Joao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Joao to the ground. Silva is now in Joao's guard.
Silva controlling from the top position.
Silva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Joao wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Joao is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joao pushes Silva off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Joao is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Silva's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joao is keen to just control but Silva is a slippery customer.
Silva pushes Joao off and gets back to his feet.
Joao is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Silva lands the left hand.
It looks like Rafael Joao has been cut.
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Joao's guard.
Joao is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silva is controlling him.
Joao will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joao lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Silva!
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Joao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joao working for a guillotine from mount but Silva is in no mood to give up.
Silva tries to lock up and control but Joao gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Silva that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Joao controlling from the full mount.
Silva is looking to improve his position but Joao isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Joao wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Joao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Joao's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Joao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Joao shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Joao throwing shots but Silva is blocking nicely.
Joao escapes and gets back to his feet.
Joao closes the distance and clinches.
Joao is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Joao tries to break the clinch but Silva is controlling the position.
Joao is looking to take this one to the mat.
Silva pushes Joao back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva manages to pull guard.
Silva striking off his back but it's not causing Joao any problems.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joao wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Silva controls Joao momentarily but Joao frees himself.
Silva wants to get back to his feet but Joao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Thiago Silva.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva tries for a takedown but Joao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Joao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Silva tries to keep at a distance but Joao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Joao obliges.
Silva pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Joao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Silva is trying to defend but Joao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Silva is trying to stand back up but Joao is controlling him
Joao is controlling the pace.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joao is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joao not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Joao takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Joao is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Silva!
Rafael Joao overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Joao wants to control the pace but Silva is squirming around nicely.
Silva is wriggling around trying to escape.
Joao controlling from mount.
Silva wants to control but Joao is having none of it.
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joao lands a big shot there that rocks Silva but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Joao looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Joao really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joao seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Silva for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Joao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rafael Joao's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Joao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Silva must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Joao uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Joao shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Silva tries a head kick but it misses.
Silva clinches up with Joao and pushes him back against the cage.
Joao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rafael Joao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva leaves Joao with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Joao here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Joao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Silva is fending him off so far but Joao persists. Nope, Silva circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Joao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silva dives in and scores a takedown into Joao's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Joao keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Joao is retaining full guard.
Thiago Silva has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Joao stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Joao wants it to stay on the feet.
Joao shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
Silva shoots in and bounces Joao off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joao trying to control the position here.
Joao keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
Silva wants to stand and escape but instead Joao has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Joao is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Joao preventing the sweep.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Rafael Joao wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Silva with a hook.
Joao throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Silva's waist but Silva gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Joao off to one side.
Joao throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Joao looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Silva looks for a takedown but Joao sprawls well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joao scores with a head kick. Silva tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Silva tries to sprawl but Joao drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Joao controlling the pace.
Silva wants to control but Joao is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is looking to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Joao stands up out of the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thiago Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Joao 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Rafael Joao!
Judge Josh West scores the fight for Rafael Joao!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Rafael Joao!
Rafael Joao wins by unanimous decision!
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