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QFC Tournament 154 Round 1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Georgio Lispin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micheal Doratukus (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
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Georgio Lispin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Micheal Doratukus!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doratukus throws a head kick that misses
and Lispin counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Doratukus is striking but Lispin is not phased and passes to half guard.
Doratukus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lispin is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lispin is pressing down on Doratukus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doratukus is holding on for now.
Doratukus is looking to escape.
Lispin perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lispin is pressing down on Doratukus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Doratukus is holding on for now.
Lispin seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Georgio Lispin wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Doratukus fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lispin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Doratukus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lispin tries to clinch but Doratukus moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Doratukus.
Lispin throws a head kick that Doratukus semi-blocks.
Lispin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Doratukus.
Lispin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lispin decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lispin scores with a takedown into Doratukus's guard.
Doratukus keeping full guard, as Lispin tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doratukus is trying to control the position but Lispin postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Doratukus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lispin has passed into side control.
Doratukus looks winded!
Lispin working the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Lispin stalls from top position.
Lispin lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Doratukus down.
Lispin stands up and we're back to a striking position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doratukus closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lispin's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Doratukus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Doratukus is looking to stand up but Lispin won't let him.
Doratukus looking to sit in guard and control but Lispin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Lispin sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lispin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Doratukus for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lispin'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.
Doratukus should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
We're going to have a standup here because Georgio Lispin wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Some wild striking there from Lispin.
Doratukus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lispin finds it's way round the side to connect with Doratukus's head.
Doratukus jabs Lispin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lispin scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, if Lispin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Lispin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lispin fails to land the takedown.
Georgio Lispin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Doratukus keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doratukus has a takedown stuffed.
Doratukus has managed to clinch.
Lispin is trying to trip Doratukus. He has hold of a leg but Doratukus is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lispin persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lispin controls from within his opponent's guard.
Doratukus has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lispin has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lispin working away.
Doratukus tries to improve position but can't.
Doratukus takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lispin cracks Doratukus with a big right hand but Doratukus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lispin decides to stand back up. Lispin steps back and let's Doratukus get back to his feet.
Lispin gets a takedown into half guard.
Doratukus is breathing heavily.
Lispin moves into full mount! Doratukus won't be happy about that!
Georgio Lispin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Doratukus is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doratukus is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lispin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lispin avoids the attempt from Doratukus to control.
Lispin takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lispin unloading with bombs!
Lispin putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Lispin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lispin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Doratukus?
Lispin controlling the pace for now.
Lispin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lispin with a couple of short strikes.
Lispin cracks Doratukus with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Lispin working for a submission but Doratukus is keeping him at bay.
Lispin working for a guillotine from mount but Doratukus is in no mood to give up.
Doratukus in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lispin controlling from the full mount.
Lispin wants to finish this one by submission but Doratukus is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lispin.
Doratukus wants to control but Lispin is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lispin controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Georgio Lispin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Lispin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Doratukus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lispin fails with a takedown attempt.
Lispin fails to land the takedown.
Doratukus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lispin.
Doratukus with a poor takedown
and Lispin counters with a shoot takedown. Doratukus fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lispin pushes down on Doratukus's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lispin passes to side control.
Doratukus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doratukus is looking to regain half guard here but Lispin keeps moving and retains side control.
Doratukus sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doratukus won't allow Lispin to pass to mount.
Lispin decides to stand and escape the position.
Doratukus throws a head kick but Lispin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lispin shoots in but Doratukus avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Georgio Lispin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lispin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lispin content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Doratukus trying to control but Lispin postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Lispin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Doratukus really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lispin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Doratukus tries to roll over but Lispin keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lispin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Doratukus has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lispin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Doratukus trying to control but Lispin postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lispin stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Lispin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doratukus can do to turn this around?
Lispin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lispin lands in his opponent's guard.
Lispin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Micheal Doratukus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Georgio Lispin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lispin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Georgio Lispin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lispin, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Georgio Lispin!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Georgio Lispin!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Georgio Lispin!
Georgio Lispin wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zero Knight (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 Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Hardy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zero Knight!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hardy pinned against the cage. Hardy gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hardy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Knight, pushing him back against the cage.
Knight tries to score a body lock takedown but Hardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hardy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Knight clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Knight defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard.
Knight stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knight postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Knight should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hardy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Knight defends well.
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Knight is one step ahead there.
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Hardy's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knight jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knight slips nicely into half guard.
Knight wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
Hardy holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Knight is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight wants to control but Hardy is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight blocks the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy is doing well to control the position and prevent Knight from advancing to side control.
Knight is working for a submission of some sort.
Knight looks winded!
Knight is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hardy sees it coming and defends easily.
Knight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knight is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hardy avoid being mounted?
Knight blocks the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy trying to control here.
Hardy is holding on to half guard well.
Hardy is defending against the submission attempts here by Knight.
Knight looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hardy is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zero Knight dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hardy looks to land a combination. Knight sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Zero Knight has been cut.
Hardy clinches up against the cage.
Hardy pulls guard effortlessly.
Hardy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Knight looking to pass the guard.
Knight advances to half guard.
Hardy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knight on the ground.
Hardy wants to sweep but Knight has passed to side control!
Knight working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Knight wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hardy, who protects the arm well.
Knight is breathing heavily.
Knight thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hardy is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Knight has just dragged him back down to the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knight is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hardy knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hardy is looking to regain half guard here but Knight keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Knight is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hardy is surviving well by controlling Knight's body position as best he can.
Zero Knight has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hardy tries to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
Knight is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hardy to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hardy shrugs it off.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knight avoids the attempt from Hardy to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Knight can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Hardy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hardy tries to hold on but Knight postures up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Knight looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hardy wants to control but Knight is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zero Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zero Knight's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Knight fails with the takedown.
Knight fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Knight is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hardy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hardy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hardy has had enough of the clinch but Knight keeps him there for the moment.
Hardy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hardy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Knight has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knight changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Dan Hardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zero Knight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy looks to land a body kick but Knight moved away.
Hardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Hardy scores with a takedown into Knight's guard.
Knight takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hardy throws a strike but Knight rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Knight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight postures up.
Knight drops back looking for a leg! Hardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hardy manages to kick Knight off! Knight jumps back into Hardy's guard.
Knight tries to free his leg and advance position but Hardy is retaining full guard.
Knight advances position into side control!
Who's going to make the next move?
Hardy tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knight wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knight advances to mount.
Hardy is desperately trying to improve his position but Knight has a good base and remains in mount.
Knight is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Hardy is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zero Knight!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Osman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Axel Holmstrom (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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arthur Osman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Axel Holmstrom!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holmstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up but Osman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Holmstrom tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Osman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Holmstrom as Osman shoots in.
Holmstrom clinches.
Holmstrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Osman jumps guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Osman trying to keep a closed guard but Holmstrom is proving a slippery customer.
Holmstrom has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Osman is proving hard to escape from.
Osman looking for a sweep. Not yet Osman, not yet.
Holmstrom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osman working a defensive guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Arthur Osman just wasn't active enough.
Osman closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holmstrom is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Osman off and has taken his back!
Holmstrom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Osman. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
What can Osman do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holmstrom is hanging on to Osman's back as he tries to escape.
Osman could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Holmstrom really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Osman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Osman trying to control but not successfully.
Osman avoids the strikes from Holmstrom.
Osman trying to control the hands but Holmstrom won't let him.
Holmstrom has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom avoiding Osman 's attempts to control his hands.
Holmstrom biding his time, controlling Osman.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Holmstrom thuds his shin into the meat of Osman's side.
Axel Holmstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osman clinches with his opponent.
Osman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Holmstrom fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Holmstrom.
Osman is breathing heavily.
Holmstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Osman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Holmstrom moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
Osman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Osman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Osman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Osman blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmstrom pressing his opponent against the cage.
Osman stalling in the clinch but Holmstrom improves position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Holmstrom dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Holmstrom clinches with his opponent.
Osman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
It looks like Arthur Osman has been cut.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osman trying to land knees to the body.
Holmstrom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Holmstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom just leaning against Osman, taking a breather.
Osman tries to break free but Holmstrom pushes him back against the cage.
Osman is trying to break the clinch but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Holmstrom obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Holmstrom scores a nice knee to the body.
Holmstrom utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Osman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Holmstrom avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Holmstrom landing knees to the body.
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!
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holmstrom slows down the pace here.
Holmstrom unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Holmstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmstrom lands a good knee to the midsection. Osman won't want to take too many of those.
Osman takes a knee right on the jaw!
The referee calls for Holmstrom to work.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmstrom is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Knees in the clinch landing for Holmstrom.
The referee is keeping an eye on Holmstrom - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Osman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Osman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Osman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Holmstrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Osman has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Osman is trying to break the clinch but Holmstrom is controlling him.
Osman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Holmstrom has him pressed against the cage.
Osman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Holmstrom smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom clinches.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holmstrom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Osman's efforts to push away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmstrom tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Holmstrom throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Axel Holmstrom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Arthur Osman's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Osman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Holmstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmstrom tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Osman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Osman shoots in for a takedown but Holmstrom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Osman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Osman tries for a takedown but Holmstrom sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Osman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holmstrom tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Holmstrom displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Osman.
Arthur Osman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holmstrom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Osman, pushing him back against the cage.
Holmstrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Holmstrom connects with a knee to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmstrom is pushing Osman up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Holmstrom scores with a knee to the head.
Osman takes a knee right on the jaw!
Holmstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Axel Holmstrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Holmstrom with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Holmstrom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom connects with a nasty looking knee right to Osman's face.
Holmstrom prevents Osman from breaking the clinch.
Holmstrom tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Osman looking to stall.
Osman is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Holmstrom to keep the fight standing.
Holmstrom stalling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Osman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Holmstrom is keeping busy.
Osman tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A knee to the head by Holmstrom.
Osman jumps into guard, dragging Holmstrom to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holmstrom decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Osman, up you get!
Holmstrom tries to clinch there but Osman circles away.
Holmstrom misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osman misses with a takedown attempt - Holmstrom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Osman throws a right hand that Holmstrom ducks under and follows up with a left that Holmstrom also avoids with ease.
Holmstrom tries to close the distance and clinch but Osman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Osman swats away the attempt to clinch by Holmstrom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holmstrom stuffs the takedown attempt from Osman. Osman gets slowly back to his feet.
Holmstrom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Holmstrom clinches.
Holmstrom is pressed up against the cage. Osman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Holmstrom down to the mat. Holmstrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Holmstrom fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holmstrom moves into range and clinches up with Osman.
Osman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Axel Holmstrom is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holmstrom throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Osman blocks it with crossed arms.
Holmstrom lands a knee to the body.
Arthur Osman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Holmstrom lands a nice knee to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Axel Holmstrom comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Holmstrom 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight for Axel Holmstrom!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Axel Holmstrom!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Axel Holmstrom!
Axel Holmstrom wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lauricio Aranda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inugami Hiro (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
220 lbs
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18
155 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Counter striker
Inexperienced |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lauricio Aranda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inugami Hiro!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aranda scores with a takedown into Hiro's guard.
Aranda throwing strikes but missing.
Aranda is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiro has wrist control.
Aranda working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aranda wants to control from the top but Hiro keeps moving.
Hiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hiro is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hiro is keen to just control but Aranda is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aranda tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Aranda tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Hiro wants to free his trapped foot but Aranda is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hiro is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hiro stands up out of the half guard.
Aranda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiro is fending him off so far but Aranda persists. Nope, Hiro circles away and we're back to standing.
Hiro slaps away a takedown attempt from Aranda, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Aranda looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hiro is trying to control the position but Aranda postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aranda trying to control but Hiro is working from the bottom.
Aranda throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aranda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aranda with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aranda throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiro pulls Aranda in close to prevent any damage.
Hiro looks winded!
Hiro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aranda passes into half guard.
Aranda trying to mount his opponent but Hiro defends it.
Aranda with the ground and pound but Hiro uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Aranda is looking to work some ground and pound but Hiro has wrist control.
Aranda wants to control from the top but Hiro keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aranda throws a big right hand that misses.
Aranda postures up in Hiro's guard and throws a big left but Hiro blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aranda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aranda trying to control but Hiro is working from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
We're going to have a standup here because Lauricio Aranda wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Hiro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Aranda tries to avoid it but Hiro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Aranda to the ground. Aranda escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lauricio Aranda dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hiro misses with a takedown attempt
and Aranda counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Aranda stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Hiro throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Aranda was covering up waiting for the punch and Hiro finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Aranda is trying to keep Hiro in close.
Hiro decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
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!
Aranda shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hiro manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aranda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hiro is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aranda trying to control but Hiro is working from the bottom.
Aranda looking to sit in guard and control but Hiro gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hiro trying to control the position from guard on top but Aranda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aranda wants to sweep here but Hiro controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aranda looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Aranda striking off his back but it's not causing Hiro any problems.
Aranda controls Hiro momentarily but Hiro frees himself.
Hiro gets to his feet. Aranda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Aranda shoots for a double leg takedown but Hiro sprawls well. He's pushed Aranda's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hiro feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
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!
Hiro content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hiro trying to stand up but can't free himself from Aranda's guard.
Hiro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aranda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aranda keeping moving, preventing Hiro from controlling successfully.
Hiro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aranda will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Hiro trying to control but Aranda is working from the bottom.
Aranda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hiro gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aranda throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hiro trying to control but Aranda is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiro throws a big elbow that misses.
Hiro trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aranda bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hiro's guard.
Hiro is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aranda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hiro is working away from the top position though.
Hiro is trying to work for a kimura but Aranda is defending well.
Hiro is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aranda is just riding it out for now. Hiro eventually gives up the hold.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hiro is thwarting Aranda's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Lauricio Aranda will probably get the nod.
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!
Aranda with a poor takedown
and Hiro counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hiro.
Aranda keeping moving, preventing Hiro from controlling successfully.
Aranda is looking to stand up but Hiro isn't so interested in that idea.
Hiro looking to pass the guard.
Hiro stands and steps away. Aranda gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nice sprawl there from Aranda as Hiro shoots in.
Hiro fails with a takedown attempt.
Hiro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiro keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aranda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Hiro to the mat! Hiro manages to get full guard.
Hiro is trying to control the position but Aranda postures up.
Aranda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hiro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hiro is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Aranda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hiro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aranda is one step ahead there.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hiro keeping moving, preventing Aranda from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Lauricio Aranda just wasn't active enough.
Aranda looking to score a takedown here. Hiro is defending well but Aranda drives through and ends up in Hiro's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aranda trying to control the position from guard on top but Hiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aranda is fighting to break Hiro's control of his arms but Hiro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aranda postures up.
Aranda throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hiro works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Aranda throws a big right hand that misses.
Lauricio Aranda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Inugami Hiro was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Aranda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hiro swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lauricio Aranda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiro closes the distance and clinches.
Aranda has had enough of the clinch but Hiro keeps him there for the moment.
Hiro goes for a takedown attempt but Aranda pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hiro stuffs the takedown attempt from Aranda. Aranda gets slowly back to his feet.
Hiro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aranda looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hiro is fending him off so far but Aranda persists. Nope, Hiro circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lauricio Aranda.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aranda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Lauricio Aranda!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Lauricio Aranda!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Lauricio Aranda!
Lauricio Aranda wins by unanimous decision!
A relieved looking Lauricio Aranda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Nevolia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Hall (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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25
216 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Maksim Nevolia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Larry Hall!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nevolia wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
Nevolia tries to clinch up
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch.
Hall misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nevolia.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Nevolia is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nevolia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hall is looking for a takedown.
Nevolia gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nevolia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Hall scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nevolia misses with a body punch.
Nevolia struggles to land a body shot inside as Hall controls his hands.
Nevolia tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Nevolia keeps him there for the moment.
Nevolia misses with a punch on the inside.
Nevolia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevolia scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to drag Nevolia to the mat but Nevolia just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maksim Nevolia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Hall.
Nevolia avoiding damage as Hall throws knees to the body.
Nevolia lands a shoulder strike.
Nevolia wants to stall.
Still in the clinch, Nevolia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Nevolia fails to land.
Nevolia lands a left hand.
Nevolia looking to stall.
Hall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nevolia breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Nevolia.
Nevolia tries to clinch
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Nevolia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevolia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nevolia lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nevolia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nevolia lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Nevolia pressing his opponent against the cage.
Nevolia has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nevolia moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Hall tries for a takedown but Nevolia manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nevolia gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hall looks winded!
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Nevolia won't allow it.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Nevolia is controlling him.
Nevolia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nevolia moves into the clinch.
Hall is trying to pull guard but Nevolia has him pressed against the cage.
Nevolia lands with a left to the head.
Nevolia with a knee to the head.
Nevolia scores with a knee to the head.
Hall should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Nevolia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nevolia breaks the clinch.
Nevolia tries to clinch up.
Hall avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nevolia wants to clinch up but Hall keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nevolia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall counters with a leg kick.
Nevolia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nevolia clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
Nevolia escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nevolia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Hall manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nevolia fails with an attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevolia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nevolia tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Hall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Nevolia's knee momentarily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nevolia tries to clinch up.
Nevolia tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Nevolia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Nevolia dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nevolia misses with the combination.
Nevolia tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Nevolia darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Hall has eaten all the pies!
Nevolia throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevolia misses with some punches.
Hall letting Nevolia take a breather here.
Nevolia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Hall connects with a looping right hand.
Maksim Nevolia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall has taken the fight to the clinch.
Maksim Nevolia has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hall has had enough of the clinch but Nevolia keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nevolia can't break the clinch.
Nevolia is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nevolia.
Nevolia misses with a knee to the head.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nevolia defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
Hall rushes Nevolia and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nevolia stalling the fight.
Nevolia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall is looking for a takedown.
Maksim Nevolia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Hall.
Hall is breathing heavily.
Hall wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nevolia has him pressed against the cage.
A knee to the head by Nevolia.
It looks like Larry Hall has been cut.
Nevolia pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nevolia to keep the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A frustrated look appears on Nevolia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nevolia scores with a knee to the head.
Nevolia is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nevolia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A short left from Nevolia.
Hall wants to break free but Nevolia has control.
Nevolia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hall has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nevolia lands a shoulder strike.
Hall tries to score a body lock takedown but Nevolia shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Nevolia scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
Nevolia pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Nevolia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall can't break the clinch.
Nevolia connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nevolia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nevolia pushes Hall back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nevolia lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nevolia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hall blocks it with crossed arms.
Nevolia misses with a knee to the head.
Nevolia lands a left hand.
Nevolia tries to land a knee to the head but Hall blocks with his arms.
Nevolia looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nevolia tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Nevolia looks to clinch
and Hall moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall throws a knee to the head but misses.
Nevolia tries a body shot but Hall blocks it.
Hall lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevolia backwards.
Nevolia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hall or not.
Hall looking to slow down the pace here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevolia connects with a knee to the head.
Nevolia has Hall pressed against the cage.
Nevolia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nevolia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maksim Nevolia dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Larry Hall's cut.
That's time! Nevolia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nevolia drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Nevolia with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nevolia is trying to maintain a safe position but Hall gets an underhook and turns Nevolia into the cage.
Hall takes a shot to the head.
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maksim Nevolia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nevolia avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Hall misses.
Nevolia closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
and Hall counters by clinching up.
Nevolia stalling against the cage.
Nevolia is trying to break free.
Hall tries to pull guard but Nevolia forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Come on Hall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall is working for takedown but Nevolia is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hall takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nevolia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
Hall tries to pull guard but Nevolia won't allow it.
Maksim Nevolia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Hall.
Nevolia throws a head punch that misses.
Hall jumps guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nevolia stands up and waves to Hall to follow him.
Nevolia closes the distance but Hall moves to the side
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nevolia lands a left hand.
Nevolia lands a shot to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hall as Nevolia tries to tie him up.
Nevolia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nevolia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nevolia is looking to clinch.
Hall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nevolia tries to clinch there but Hall circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Nevolia tries to clinch up but Hall circles away and keeps his distance.
Nevolia tries to clinch up.
Nevolia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Nevolia looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nevolia slaps away a takedown attempt from Hall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Nevolia fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall keeps the fight on the outside.
Nevolia tries to clinch but Hall moves away
and Hall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Nevolia's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hall jumps guard but Nevolia stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Nevolia breaks from the clinch.
Nevolia rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nevolia with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hall is trying to break the clinch but Nevolia is controlling him.
Nevolia connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
Nevolia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nevolia works over Hall's head and body with a nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall misses with a double jab.
Hall shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Nevolia has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nevolia throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hall is looking to take this one to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nevolia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Nevolia blocks an uppercut.
Nevolia breaks from the clinch.
Nevolia moves to clinch but Hall breaks away
and Hall finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nevolia moves into the clinch.
Larry Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maksim Nevolia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hall misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maksim Nevolia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nevolia 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 Colin Fray scores the fight for Maksim Nevolia!
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight for Maksim Nevolia!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Maksim Nevolia!
Maksim Nevolia wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Carlos Diaz (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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215 lbs
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138 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carlos Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Curus Bachleda Farell counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Diaz!
Diaz really wants to buck Curus Bachleda Farell off and get back to his feet.
Curus Bachleda Farell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Diaz trying desperately to get to his feet.
Curus Bachleda Farell looking to control and managing it successfully.
Diaz working to try and regain half guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell really is a fat lump.
Curus Bachleda Farell controlling from mount.
Diaz wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Curus Bachleda Farell has a good base and remains in mount.
Curus Bachleda Farell tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diaz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Diaz misses with a takedown
so Curus Bachleda Farell counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Curus Bachleda Farell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Curus Bachleda Farell'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.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Curus Bachleda Farell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Diaz sprawls well initially but Curus Bachleda Farell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curus Bachleda Farell stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Diaz to get to his feet.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Curus Bachleda Farell counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Diaz.
Diaz looks winded!
Curus Bachleda Farell engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curus Bachleda Farell trying to move into half guard but instead Diaz has managed to sweep!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Curus Bachleda Farell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Diaz, into his guard.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curus Bachleda Farell gets to his feet. Diaz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Curus Bachleda Farell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Curus Bachleda Farell getting side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curus Bachleda Farell gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Curus Bachleda Farell tries to bum rush Diaz with a series of wild strikes but Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Curus Bachleda Farell drives through with a takedown into guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell 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.
Curus Bachleda Farell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curus Bachleda Farell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curus Bachleda Farell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curus Bachleda Farell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Curus Bachleda Farell gets to his feet - Diaz follows without any prompting.
Curus Bachleda Farell dives in and scores a takedown into Diaz's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curus Bachleda Farell content to stall in guard here.
Curus Bachleda Farell stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Diaz is breathing heavily.
Curus Bachleda Farell looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but Curus Bachleda Farell drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Curus Bachleda Farell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Curus Bachleda Farell has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Curus Bachleda Farell content to stall in guard here.
Curus Bachleda Farell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curus Bachleda Farell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Diaz won't be happy with that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curus Bachleda Farell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Curus Bachleda Farell controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Curus Bachleda Farell shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Diaz's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curus Bachleda Farell is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Curus Bachleda Farell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Diaz, up you get!
Curus Bachleda Farell cracks Diaz with a good jab.
Diaz ducks under a wild hook from Curus Bachleda Farell.
Carlos Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Curus Bachleda Farell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Curus Bachleda Farell lands in his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curus Bachleda Farell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt
and Curus Bachleda Farell counters with a takedown into side control.
Diaz is trying to escape the position but Curus Bachleda Farell is controlling the position.
Curus Bachleda Farell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Diaz can do to turn this around?
Curus Bachleda Farell decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Diaz fails with the takedown
and Curus Bachleda Farell decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Diaz's guard.
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!
Curus Bachleda Farell stands up from Diaz's guard - Curus Bachleda Farell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Diaz with a poor takedown
and Curus Bachleda Farell counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Curus Bachleda Farell.
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Carlos Diaz.
Curus Bachleda Farell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diaz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but Curus Bachleda Farell defends easily.
Curus Bachleda Farell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Curus Bachleda Farell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Curus Bachleda Farell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Curus Bachleda Farell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Curus Bachleda Farell connects with a nice looking jab.
Curus Bachleda Farell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from Curus Bachleda Farell.
Curus Bachleda Farell misses with a two punch combination.
Curus Bachleda Farell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is trying to stand.
Curus Bachleda Farell stands up from half guard.
Curus Bachleda Farell misses with a wild body shot.
Curus Bachleda Farell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Diaz did well to prevent Curus Bachleda Farell getting side control.
Curus Bachleda Farell stands up and beckons Diaz to join him on the feet.
Curus Bachleda Farell shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Curus Bachleda Farell was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Diaz bucks up and tries to throw Curus Bachleda Farell off but instead Curus Bachleda Farell has got his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curus Bachleda Farell biding his time, looking for the opening.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Curus Bachleda Farell seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Diaz is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curus Bachleda Farell 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight for Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell!
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight for Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell!
Tomislaw Apoloniusz Curus Bachleda Farell wins by unanimous decision!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hitoru Oda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Garth (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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160 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hitoru Oda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Garth!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oda scores with a nice body kick.
Garth shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Garth showed some decent athleticism there.
Oda trying to control but Garth postures up.
Garth trying to control the pace.
Garth passes into side control, despite Oda's attempt to control the position.
Garth working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Garth looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Garth should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garth controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oda tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Garth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Oda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Oda tries to reverse the position but Garth maintains control.
Oda wants to hold on but Garth pushes him away.
Garth controlling the position easily from mount.
Oda is trying to reverse the position but instead Garth has taken his back - oops!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garth sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Oda taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Garth!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Borgen Stein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jose Rodrigo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stein comes to the cage accompanied by 'Don't Believe the Hype', by Public Enemy.. 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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216 lbs
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211 lbs
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Borgen Stein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jose Rodrigo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Stein. Those never looked like landing.
Jose Rodrigo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stein lands with a right hand.
Stein fails to land with a series of punches.
Stein throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rodrigo.
Stein tries to bum rush Rodrigo with a series of wild strikes but Rodrigo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stein lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Stein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein misses with a few strikes there.
Stein throws a leg kick that misses.
Rodrigo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Stein's waist but Stein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodrigo off to one side.
Rodrigo dodges the punch combination from Stein.
Rodrigo is looking to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rodrigo dodges the punch combination from Stein.
Rodrigo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Stein as he jumps to the side.
Stein scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Stein throws a series of punches but Rodrigo avoids them all with ease.
Rodrigo closes the distance and clinches up with Stein, looking for a takedown. Rodrigo pushes Stein against the cage but Stein circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Borgen Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rodrigo.
Rodrigo looking to score a takedown here. Stein is defending well but Rodrigo drives through and ends up in Stein's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Stein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stein wants to stand and escape but Rodrigo is having none of it.
Rodrigo is working Stein over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Rodrigo throwing strikes from guard but Stein blocks nicely.
Rodrigo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stein works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rodrigo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rodrigo scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rodrigo chips away with some ground and pound.
Stein knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodrigo on the ground.
Rodrigo prevents Stein from getting back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rodrigo lands a couple of elbows.
Rodrigo chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodrigo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rodrigo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rodrigo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodrigo shoots in for a takedown but Stein shows good takedown defense.
No luck for Rodrigo with that takedown attempt.
Borgen Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rodrigo.
Stein gets caught napping as Rodrigo dives in and scores a takedown. Stein manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodrigo throws a big elbow that misses.
Stein wants to stand and escape but Rodrigo is having none of it.
Rodrigo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rodrigo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rodrigo landing some decent shots from guard.
Rodrigo works over Stein with some ground and pound from guard.
Stein looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigo is one step ahead there.
Rodrigo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stein trying to control the position.
Stein utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stein looking for a sweep. Not yet Stein, not yet.
Stein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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.
Rodrigo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rodrigo won't allow Stein to sweep him here.
Rodrigo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stein's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodrigo prevents Stein from standing back up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rodrigo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rodrigo slips a nice elbow through Stein's hands, connecting with Stein's forehead.
Nice strikes from Rodrigo there.
Rodrigo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rodrigo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stein does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rodrigo decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Borgen Stein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodrigo doesn't manage to clinch there - Stein circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rodrigo.
Sloppy strikes from Stein. Those never looked like landing.
Stein throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stein circles away from the clinch attempt.
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.
Stein looks to land a combination but Rodrigo avoids it well.
Rodrigo gets a clinch.
Rodrigo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Rodrigo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Stein is defending well.
Rodrigo misses with a body punch.
Rodrigo is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rodrigo is working for takedown but Stein is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodrigo goes for a takedown attempt but Stein pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Rodrigo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rodrigo avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stein lunges at Rodrigo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodrigo's hand.
Stein leaves Rodrigo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodrigo misses with a straight left.
Stein misses with the combination.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodrigo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stein, pushing him back against the cage.
Rodrigo is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Rodrigo tries to score a body lock takedown but Stein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodrigo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stein tries to work over Rodrigo's front leg with a kick but Rodrigo checks it.
Rodrigo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Stein sprawls well. Stein wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodrigo gets slowly back to his feet.
Borgen Stein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Rodrigo.
Stein misses with a combination
and Rodrigo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Borgen Stein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rodrigo tries for a takedown but Stein manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stein tries to break free but Rodrigo pushes him back against the cage.
Stein decides to pull guard.
Rodrigo chips away with some ground and pound.
Rodrigo looking to pass the guard.
Rodrigo stands and steps away. Stein gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Rodrigo is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Stein's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stein wants to improve his position but Rodrigo is controlling well.
Stein wants to control but Rodrigo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Rodrigo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rodrigo 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 Chris Saunders scores the fight for Jose Rodrigo!
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight for Jose Rodrigo!
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Jose Rodrigo!
Jose Rodrigo wins by unanimous decision!
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